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CRIMINAL CONCERNS
orrevieja property owners are more likely to be burgled than any other municipality over 30 thousand residents in Alicante Province. The figures produced by the Interior Ministry in Madrid show crime on the rise in the area, yet falling dramatically next door in Orihuela. There were 404 burglaries from properties in the first three months of 2017, compared to 269 in Alicante City which has four times Torrevieja's population. The figures also show that home burglaries have rocketed by 28 percent compared to a year earlier, with the Guardia Civil's union in Torrevieja calling for more officers to be employed so that the statistics can be
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round 30 thousand Torrevieja residents will no longer suffer the foul summer stenches that come from the city’s EDAR sewage treatment plant, as
reversed. 327 incidents were in domestic homes as opposed to businesses, and that saw an annual rise of 33 per cent. Many houses that were targetted are holiday homes which would sit
empty early in the year. The total number of crimes logged in Torrevieja came in at 1,776 compared to 1,678 the previous year, with a fall in thefts and violent crime bringing some good news.
The poor Torrevieja figures contrast strongly with the neighbouring Orihuela municipality, which saw a 22 percent drop in home robberies compared to 2016, together with a significant fall in thefts.
NICER SMELLS work starts next week on a 230 thousand euro project to eliminate the smells. The smells, especially strong in warm weather, have been a long-standing
problem and Torrevieja mayor, José Manuel Dolón, says this summer be the last time that people’s noses will be put out of joint, with the works set to finish in mid-August. The main problems have
been in the San Roque area; La Avenida de Pinoso; as well as the urbanisations at La Veleta, Mar Azul, los Balcones, Playa Verde, Lo Ferrís, and Lago Jardín including Torrevieja Hospital.
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The Coastal Agency has told Torrevieja council that the weekly Wednesday market at La Mata has to move because the site between the sea and the N-332 highway is sinking. The number of trucks in the area loading and unloading on market day has already been reduced to ease the stress on the site, along with general parking restrictions during the week. Markets councillor Javier
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A 45-year-old Spaniard who scammed up to 500 tonnes of mandarins from local fruit growers has been arrested by the Guardia Civil. The man operated under the front of a bankrupt company in Castellon in the north of the Valencia region that did business with farm-
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ers in the San Miguel de Salinas and Orihuela areas, as well as the Murcia region. The operation involved taking away the fruit to Bordeaux in France for onward distribution, with the growers not getting their promised payments which amounted to total of around 400 thousand euro.
A 58-year-old Hondón de los Frailes grocery store owner and a 48-year-old woman, have been arrested in Hondón for a string of bank robberies over the last four years The Guardia Civil arrested the Spanish couple who are believed to have accumulated 350 thousand euro in seven violent hold-ups. The duo have also been charged with the illegal possession of weapons. Two days before their arrest, the modern-day Bonnie and Clyde had stolen 50 thousand euro from a bank in La Murada, with previous robberies in the Orihuela area at Granja de Rocamora and Raiguero de Bonanza. The crooks had also raided banks at El Siscar and El Raal, in the Murcia region, as well as Monforte
del Cid and Sax in Alicante Province. All of the robberies were at banks in rural areas, making a quick getaway easier. A comprehensive monitoring of a targetted branch would lead to a full assessment of the times that security guards would visit, along with the comings and goings of the employees. The 58-year-old man would threaten bank staff with a gun and he was said to be difficult to identify despite appeals over the years. Apparently he would remove his spectacles before going into the bank to commit the crime and looked quite different without them, making his identification more difficult. He was remanded into custody by a judge, whilst woman was granted bail.
The body of 31-year-old woman, Beatriz Ros, who worked at a centre for autistic people in the Molina de Segura area of Murcia was discovered at her workplace on Sunday morning. A 48year-old man , José Antonio Jara García, was found hung in an adjoining room. Ros was the mother of a four-year-old boy, and the daughter of ex-Molina councillor, Cayetano Ros. Beatriz, who was in the process of going through a divorce, was said to have been in a relationship with the man who was a caretaker at the Astrade centre. She was stabbed to death with a knife, before he took Jara Garcia took his own life. It’s the first case of death due to gender violence in the Murcia region this year.
Gang Held A prostitution ring operating across the Valencia region which used Nigerian women, has been smashed by the National Police. The gang, led by two sisters, operated in Alicante Province and around Valencia City, with destitute Nigerians being shipped over for what was promised as “a better life”. Six people were arrested, with four Nigerians freed by the National Police.
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Cheaper Calls
Roaming mobile phone charges using Spanish providers like Movistar, Mas Movil, and Yoigo will be scrapped as from Thursday June 15th. Movistar customers will be able to make and receive calls from anywhere in the European Union – along with Iceland, Norway and
Lichtenstein – for the same cost as in Spain. Vodafone has already stopped roaming charges, with Orange phasing in the changes ahead of the June 15th deadline set by the European Union. Some companies plan though to raise their yearround at-home tariffs to compensate for the loss of
Almost There
There appears to be an end in sight to the year-long suspension of the Arenales de Sol hotel redevelopment, after building work was stopped by authorities because the Princesol chain had allegedly gone beyond the scope of what was allowed. The group, which had been converting the longdeserted structure into a luxury hotel and spa complex at a cost of up to 11 million
euro, had been accused of allowing internal demolition work, which had not been mentioned in their plans. Now Princesol have been given permission to do the demolition work that they wanted to do, but will need to remove asbestos-based cement in the structure first, and they need to submit project plans on how they will do that to the Valencian Health and Safety Executive.
Boy Falls
A two-year-old boy was rushed to Alicante General Hospital on Sunday after falling from the fourth floor of an apartment balcony in the city. The drama happened on Avenida Maestro Alonso right next door to the hospi-
tal, with the child getting prompt treatment from paramedics, before being admitted to hospital in a serious condition. His mother fainted when she saw the boy on the pavement, and she was also taken to hospital.
Shorter Queues
income they make through roaming fees. Movístar has already announced a price hike, and Vodafone is expected to do likewise. Orange admitted back in April that it would lose profits once roaming charges were axed, but refused to say whether or not it planned to up its fees.
16 passport scanning machines and extra National Police officers are being deployed at AlicanteElche airport to stop recent incidents of long delays at passport control, because of new EU rules demanding that every UK passport holder has their details checked. The move comes after complaints from police unions over long hold ups resulting in two travellers
Better Flow
fainting in the heat, as reported in the Courier . The rules on stricter passports checks were introduced for travellers who go to and arrive from a country that is not in the Schengen Zone, which essentially allows border-free travel to those EU countries that are part of the scheme. The UK decided not to be part of the Zone due to security concerns. The Madrid government delegate for the Valencian
Jetty Cash
The Barnuevo beach jetty at Santiago de la Ribera that was damaged in the winter storms is to repaired with national government money. San Javier mayor José Miguel Luengo got the
A one point two million euro stormwater tank for the San Pedro del Pinatar area was officially opened last Friday by regional water and agriculture minister Francisco Jódar. He was joined by San Pedro mayor, Visitación Martínez, for the
ceremony. The tank is situated in the José Luis de los Ríos Martínez park and will collect rainwater which will be recycled for local farmers to use, rather running off and causing problems to the Mar Menor lagoon.
region, Juan Carlos Moragues, met with airport bosses and said afterwards:- “We need a quicker service for passengers passing throuh the airport, as up to 90 percent of passengers need to have their details processed because of the more rigorous checks.” The additional 16 passport readers will augment the six units that are currently in operation.
pledge after a meeting with officials, who will subsidise the 38 thousand euro project, in Madrid last Friday, as opposed to the municipality and local tax payers having to fund it.
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Drunken Spree
Two British men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and reckless driving in the Costa del Sol resort of Puerto Banus. The pair drove in a pedestrianised zone as they run down three people. The Guardia Civil said the
Back In Business
Parts of Dolores in the Vega Baja that have been in the dark after street lighting cables were stolen, have been lit up again. Six and a half thousand euro have been spent to replace the stolen wires, with Dolores council calling on residents to call the local police if they see any suspicious behaviour from potential wire thieves
Knee Trembler
A two point four magnitude earthquake centred on Guardamar del Segura shook up parts of the Vega Baja region on Monday evening. The tremor struck at 10.41 pm, with the effects felt as far away as Almoradi and Dolores.
men, aged 28 and 29, left the scene and crashed their car into two other vehicles, injuring five more people, and then tried to run off. None of those involved in the incident on Sunday evening suffered lifethreatening injuries, but some received hospital
treatment. One of the British men had been treated in hospital, but had been discharged. Both men tested positive for alcohol, with one testing positive for cocaine and the other for cannabis. One of them was described as a Marbella area resident.
Mystery Man A man who showed a set of fake identity cards to National Police agents at Alicante-Elche airport was arrested last week. He was driving a car into the airport and produced a fake driving license as showing agents a bogus Slovenian ID card. The agents used scanners which showed both cards to be copies, and then a passport was produced which was also a fake. The man refused to reveal his true identity to the officers, and said he would only do that before a judge. His wish was granted as he was charged on a variety of counts, as well as having his car towed away to the municipal pound.
All In A Day's Work
Safe And Sound
Spain's maritime rescue service saved 157 migrants from five small boats attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea last weekend. The service completed five different rescue missions in waters east of the Strait of Gibraltar to reach the small craft from late Friday through until
Saturday evening. Each year, tens of thousands of migrants and refugees set off from North Africa across the Mediterranean Sea, seeking a better life in Europe. Thousands die after setting sail in overloaded smugglers' boats or tiny dinghies that are unfit for the open sea
Cheaper Flights
Budget airline Ryanair says they expect fares to get even lower, with a prediction that there would be falls of up to seven per cent over the next ten months. Despite the lower fares, Ryanair posted a record profit of 1.32bn euro as passenger numbers rose, but executives warned that
Brexit and the fear of terror attacks remained challenges. The airline, which flies into Alicante-Elche and San Javier airports attributed its lower fares to increased competition among European airlines and the weakness of the pound since the Brexit vote.
Orihuela firefighters came to the rescue of two dogs that had gone down an embankment in the Los Vives area of La Murada last Friday.
The dogs were in a water irrigation collection area, and could not climb back up because of the plastic sheeting on the sides. Firefighters used a
long ladder to carry the dogs back up to safety with local police officers trying to find out from their owner, who lives close by, as to what exactly happened.
Rope and Rock
Orihuela council workers, along with members of the Cabo Roig-based MOE military detachment, linked up on the Orihuela Costa
recently to once again carry out hard-to-access cleaning work at parts of Aquamarina on the Orihuela Costa. The rocky areas can only
be cleaned by using experts in rope climbing, and that’s where the soldiers came in to give a helping hand, as in previous years.
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Anti-Austerity Demo
Tens of thousands of people rallied in Madrid last Saturday for a "march of dignity" to demand better wages and job security as Spain's economy improves. Demonstrators from all over the country marched down Madrid's main avenue, the Gran Via, behind a banner reading "bread, work, homes and equality." Dozens of trade
unions and left-wing groups also joined the protest. Organisers put the turnout at 200 thousand, while the local authorities put it at only six thousand, whilst journalists estimated number in the tens of thousands. Labour reforms adopted in 2012 by Mariano Rajoy's Partido Popular government have
helped to spur growth and bring unemployment down from 27 percent at the start of 2013 to 18.7 percent in the first quarter of this year. But critics say the downside is that many jobs are precarious, with no guarantee of working hours, and are often poorly paid. The minimum wage in Spain is 825 euro per month.
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Brexit Parallel
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has warned Catalan business leaders of "terrible economic consequences" if separatists win independence for the northeastern region. Speaking in the Catalan coastal town of Sitges, Rajoy told the Circulo de Economia business group that if Catalunya breaks away from Spain it could
lose up to 30 percent of its GDP and would have to seek readmission to the European Union. Catalunya represents a fifth of Spain's GDP and has a population of over seven million, based around the regional capital of Barcelona. Rajoy compared the campaign for the referendum on independence to the recent vote in Britain to leave the EU.
"The British were told that Brexit would be great, and later some of them have seen that that was an exaggeration and that they had been lied to," Rajoy said. Rajoy repeated his pledge that his government won't permit the referendum, which he has called unconstitutional. "I am not going to authorize a referendum on inde-
pendence because I don't want to and because I cannot do so," Rajoy added. The Catalan government has said it will hold the vote anyway by September. The president of the Circulo de Economia, Juan Jose Bruguera, urged Rajoy to resolve the political conflict by finding "alternative means that are not just black and white."
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Defib Need
Ladies Sing The Torrevieja-based Cantabile Ladies Choir will be presenting the first of their summer concerts tomorrow evening (Saturday June 3rd) at La Siesta Church at 7.30 p.m. The varied programme is divided between sacred and secular music dating from the 17th to the 20th Century and ranging from folk through classical to tunefully modern. Entrance will be free, but there will be a retiring collection in aid of the MABS cancer charity.
Pinar de Campoverde’s Rusty Nail pub has a reputation for a series of well-supported charity fundraisers over the years for deserving causes like the Spanish Caritas charity, and this weekend, there is a special fundraiser in raise money to buy a defibrillator for the vil-
lage. Pinar is in desperate need of a defibrillator, and the event taking place today (Friday) and tomorrow is looking to raise enough money to buy two machines for the area. The aim then will be to host classes to show people how to use a
defibrillator that can perform lifesaving CPR. Live music, stalls, a raffle and an auction will all be part of the two day event, and a number of the regular customers at the Rusty Nail will be getting their chests waxed to boost the final total!
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Detectorists Time
On the back of the success of the BBC TV comedy show Detectorists, you can find out all about the world of metal detecting yourself as part of the ADAPT Open Day tomorrow (Saturday). ADAPT (the Association of English Speakers of San Pedro del Pinatar) will be at the Hogar del Pensionista in San Pedro del Pinatar on Calle Floridablanca between 10.15 and noon, with their Metal Detecting Club present to show their devices and to answer all questions
about the hobby. ADAPT has two main aims which are to integrate members within the wider Spanish community, as well as looking after the welfare of everybody involved. Though they are based in San Pedro, you don’t have to be a resident of the municipality to join ADAPT, and any English speakers from any nationality are welcome. You will be able to talk to members at the Open Day about all the various activi-
ties that ADAPT gets up to, and hopefully sign up!
In The Navy
A Torrevieja bar has raised just over fifteen hundred euro for the cancer awareness group Maria and the Pink Ladies. Bar Kenz based in the
San Luis area of the town gathered the money thanks to a Race Night, as well as collection tins and a raffle. The bar put up a giant vodka bottle for the raffle,
with the winner kindly donating it back, and local business C.J. Builders generously paying 250 euro for it, which was a big boost to the final sum raised.
Legion Boost
Just over 500 euro was raised for the Torrevieja branch of the Royal British Legion, thanks to a recent charity night at the Restaurante Calvito in Torrevieja. Over 80 people enjoyed the evening organ-
ised by fundraisers Marlene Brown and Joan Rampton, with entertainment provided by Woody. RBL Torrevieja branch chairman, Gerry Lynch, gave a short speech about the origins of the Legion,
and thanked Marlene for her dedication to fund raising and for donating the funds raised to the British Legion’s 2017 Poppy Appeal. Gerry is pictured receiving the cheque from Marlene (left) and Joan (right).
Carl and Nicola Louden have quickly established themselves within the local community, having moved part-time to the Cabo Roig area a year ago. The couple quickly became members of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion and the Torrevieja Royal Naval Association, but as a recently retired Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy, Carl still has commitments back home. One of those is to serve in the
Royal Naval Reserve for five years, to which he was transferred at the end of last year. Recently Carl was given an award at Portsmouth on board Nelson’s former flagship, HMS Victory, from Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral Jonathan Woodcock OBE. It was in recognition of his work in supporting part-time reservists Carl is pictured with his wife Nicola on board HMS Victory.
In Rehearsal
The Cardenal Belluga Theatre Group, based at the theatre in San Fulgencio, are well into their preparations for their autumn show, Let Us Entertain You, which will be staged for three nights starting on
Wednesday October 18th. Tickets are already on sale for this family show and are available from the tourist office on the La Marina urbanisation, as well as from the council office, or by contacting Pam Sutton on 966
796 828. All proceeds from the event will go to local charities. New members are still welcome to join, and more details are available from Tom Ford on 966 790 547.
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Canary Deal Spain's minority Partido Popular government has cobbled together enough support from opposition parties in Parliament to pass its 2017 budget. Nueva Canarias, a regional party from the Canary Islands, agreed on Sunday to vote in favour of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's proposed budget. Nueva Canarias' sole member of Parliament represents the final vote Rajoy' government needs to obtain a majority of 176 votes. Rajoy's ruling PP had
already struck deals with two other opposition parties. Nueva Canarias President Roman Rodriguez (pictured) says his party will vote for the budget in exchange for
increased government subsidies for the transport of residents and goods between the Canary Islands and mainland Spain, among other concessions.
corpse for several days in a freezer. Several months later, he dug him up and put his body in a barrel filled with ammonia, acid and caustic soda.Earlier in 2017, investigators uncovered new information pointing to the victim being in debt to drug-
Four people died when a house caught fire in the northern city of Bilbao at the weekend, and eight others were injured when flames engulfed the wooden house on Saturday. Among the victims were an infant and a teenager. Witnesses say they saw 'several children and adults' jumping out of windows in the block, a two-storey construction with a loft which had been converted into the penthouse flat and in which the family who died had lived.
A large part of the structure of what was originally an old house but later converted into flats is
said to be wood, meaning once the flames took hold, the entire building was engulfed.
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Costly Debt The dissolved body of a Madrid area man has been found 20 months later in Toledo province in a barrel of chemicals, with his killing said to be down to a drug debt, with three people being arrested by the National Police. The unnamed victim was reported missing by his family in the Parla area in September 2015, with the National Police discovering that he had been called to a meeting in Illescas in Toledo province on the same day. He had been lured into a garage under false pretences, and then shot three times. The killer, or killers, then buried him in the garden after hiding the
Bilbao Blaze
dealers Now, after finding the deceased's clothing, an axe and one of his bones still buried in the garden, the National Police detained three men in connection with the crime, which is the first known case of its kind in Spain.
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A Valladolid mother has been arrested after trying to sell her newborn baby to her sister for five thousand euro. Because the two women involved looked similar, the plan was for the child's aunt to pretend to be the mother during the paperwork process at the hospital (pictured). The child's biological father – the sister's husband – has also been detained. The baby's aunt and uncle were unable to have children but were desperate for a child, and they struck a deal whereby the biological father would conceive a child by his sister-in-law and pay her five thousand euros for carrying the baby and giving birth.
Authorities got suspicious when they realised the child's mother, a Romanian national aged 32, had been to several post-partum medical appointments. Slight differences in facial features between the sisters enabled the police to sort out who
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Pension Deficit Scandal Creates Upsurge in ExPat Transfers By Richard Samuels, International Financial Adviser, Blacktower Financial Management
value to secure their pension pots. As schemes look to reduce their liabilities, in some cases offering enhanced rates to get members off their books, expats are taking advantage of these record high values. In some cases, they could be more than 20 times the value of the annual pension offered on retirement.
With the majority of British expats here in Spain aged over 55 and sat firmly in the retirement bracket, the Pension Deficit problem is an extremely pressing issue. At a glance, the latest news regarding pension deficit does not look good. Huge companies such as BMW, Royal Mail and Tata Steel’s pension schemes are in murky waters, with the latter facing a balloon in deficit of £2 billion and the likelihood of insolvency unless something can be resolved. BHS also hit the headlines last year in a similar way, where the collapse of the department store led to a loss of over 11,000 jobs and left a deficit of roughly £571 million. The only way the scheme could be rescued was through a settlement of £363 million to be handed over from disgraced previous owner Sir Phillip Green, which stopped the scheme from falling into the Pension Protection Fund - which is essentially the government’s pension lifeboat. This leads us to ask the question: what exactly is a pension deficit? A pension deficit is defined as the gap between how much a pension is required to pay out as opposed to how much money is actually available. The Pension Fund’s liabilities are greater than its assets. Deficits are reported to The Pensions Regulator, and the sponsoring employer must create a plan to close the deficit – although this will often be over a significant period. However, to fund the gap caused by deficit often means that the sponsoring employer is likely to have its growth affected, as it directs revenue and profit into closing the gap which could have an impact on employee’s salaries. It’s not impossible for a sponsoring employer to become insolvent. In this situation, the pension fund will be accepted under the Pension Protection Fund. In many cases this will not necessarily mean that the pension will be fully protected and members therefore may not receive the full benefits promised to them. Pension deficits are specific to pensions known as Final Salary schemes, but many firms are now blaming longer life expectancy, low interest rates and falling bond yields in their
SIR PHILLIP GREEN decision to stop offering this type of scheme. Final Salary Schemes promised to pay an annual income in retirement based on the employee’s salary in the final year of employment and their length of service. It is usually paid at the rate of one-sixtieth of final salary multiplied by the number of years of scheme membership. For example, someone who is a scheme member for 40 years would retire on two-thirds of final salary. Some schemes have moved to an “Average Salary” pension to reduce their liabilities and nearly all existing Final Salary schemes are closed to new members. Most have now been replaced by Defined Contribution schemes, whereby employer and employee contribute to a pension pot. As mentioned before, there are a few reasons why Pension Deficits exist. The first is the increase in life-expectancy of recipients. For someone reaching retirement age at 65, the life expectancy for a man is now as high as 86 and for a woman it is 89. Final Salary Schemes promised coverage for life in retirement, but those who are living longer cause a requirement for money to be paid out for longer than was originally planned. Also, for a scheme to buy ‘an income for life’ for a member, they are required to invest in Gilts or Government Bonds. Historically low interest rates have negatively affected Gilt yields and therefore the pension schemes’ investment performance. Many Expats are using their right to request a transfer
Transferring the Cash Value to a new UK or Overseas Pension enables expats to protect their pension funds in a new scheme. The crystallised funds are then available for flexible drawdown, including taking a lump sum from the age of 55. Unlike “Final Salary” (DB) schemes, unused funds are also available to beneficiaries. A review of your financial position would be a sensible option in view of the above or if you would like advice on any of the issues you can contact me on richard.samuels@blacktowerfm.com. I can also help you track lost pensions, including personal pensions or occupational pensions and schemes used to “contract out”. If you have lost touch with a pension scheme since moving to Spain we can contact them on your behalf to find out what your pension entitlement may be. For further information contact: Richard Samuels, International Financial Adviser, Blacktower Financial Management (International) Ltd M: 692 352 156 or E: richard.samuels@blacktowerfm.com The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity. Blacktower Financial Management Ltd is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority and is registered with both the DGS and CNMV. 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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CHARLIE BROWN Charlie Brown is around a year old, and is a very friendly and busy little dog that loves children and other dogs. He is not very big weighing in at around seven kilos and loves going out for walks. He is very bouncy and can climb and jump so he needs a secure garden. He is very responsive comes to his name and is very clean in the home. For more about Charlie Brown call PEPA on 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com
CHIP Chip is a medium-sized boy, aged around two and a half years, that is being looked after at the Los Infiernos Perrera in the San Javier area. He’s a very cute looking dog that loves a bit of TLC and is looking for a forever home. If you can help him out, then send an e-mail to losinfiernosdogs@hotmail.com or check out the Los Infiernos Perrera Supporters Facebook page. All adoptions are subject to a home check.
As we get into hotter temperatures, there comes the sad annual reminder that every year, dogs suffer and die when their guardians make the mistake of leaving them in a parked car—even for “just a minute”—while they run an errand. Parked cars are deathtraps for dogs. Many people still believe that it’s ok to leave a dog in a car on a warm day if the windows are left open or they’re parked in the shade, but the truth is, it’s still a very dangerous situation for the dog. A car can become as hot as an oven very quickly, even when it doesn’t feel that warm. When it’s 22 degrees, in a car it can reach an unbearable 47 degrees within the hour. Animals can sustain brain damage or even die from heatstroke in just 15 minutes. Beating the heat is extra tough for dogs because they can only cool themselves by panting and by sweating through their paw pads. If you see a dog left alone in a hot car, take down the car’s colour, model, make, and license plate number, and get in touch with the local police. If you are travelling your dog during the hot Spanish summer, here are some useful tips:-
FREYA Freya is a happy, five month old little girl who plays well with her SAT kennel mates, walks well on the lead and is very affectionate. She is a small- medium crossbreed who will be fully vaccinated and micro chipped before leaving the kennels. If you would like more information about Freya and to give her a forever home, then please contact the SAT kennels on 966 710 047 or email info@satanimalrescue.com
REX
Rex is around four months old and was rescued from the streets last month. He is a spaniel cross and will be small/medium size when fully grown. Rex is good with other dogs, cats and children and is a happy, healthy little boy. Can you give him a forever home? If so, then get in touch with Pets in Spain on 645 469 253. www.petsinspain.com
• Consider the weather and your journey in advance, especially if you don't have air conditioning in your vehicle. Think about whether the journey is absolutely necessary for your dog. • Make sure your dog has plenty of space and isn't squashed or forced to sit in direct sunlight. • Always make sure there is shade provided: even in an air conditioned vehicle a dog can become too hot if in full sun. • Make sure plenty of stops are taken with lots of water available to drink. • Take cold water in a thermos rather than a plastic bottle so it stays cold rather than being lukewarm. Ice cubes are helpful in a thermos for cooling too. • Be aware of the signs of overheating in dogs, which include panting, disorientation, excessive thirst, dark gums, vomiting, diarrhoea and losing consciousness. • Never leave a dog unattended in a vehicle, even
TEDDY Teddy is a lovely natured dog aged between four and five years that is in a foster home with other dogs. He is a healthy Husky mix that is not very big and weighs about 25 kilos, and is very loving and loves to be brushed. He has been very well trained in the past and is very responsive and socializes well with other dogs. For more details, call PEPA on 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com
with the window open and water available. Take them out and leave them in a secure, cool place with access to shade and water or take them with you, Let your dog take part in unnecessary exertion in hot weather, or stand in exposed sunlight for extended lengths of time. When walking your dog, keep in mind that if it feels hot enough to fry an egg outside, it probably is. Pavements and surfaces over here in Spain get more than hot enough to cook an egg in five minutes. And it can do the same to our canine companions’ sensitive foot pads. It gets hot enough to cause burns, permanent damage and scarring after just one minute of contact, and even rapid burns and blistering in the sort of temperatures than we experience over here. Hot pavements and parking areas can not only burn paws, they also reflect heat onto dogs’ bodies, increasing their risk of deadly heatstroke. If you wouldn’t put your dog in a frying pan, please don’t make him or her walk on hot pavement. Always test the pavement and the walking surface with your hand before setting out (too hot to touch is too hot for the dog). Walk early in the morning or late at night when it’s cooler, carry water and take frequent breaks in shady spots and never make dogs wear muzzles that restrict their breathing.
TREACLE
Born a year ago, Treacle is a gentle little girl, with a very sweet and affectionate nature. If you want a little cuddly cat, Treacle is the one for you! To arrange to meet her and all the other APAH cats, please call 630 422 563 or 616 210 850.
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Friday 2nd June 2017
Refund Move
Torrevieja's deputy mayor, Fanny Serrano, says the council is to launch a process against former and current Partido Popular councillors and officials, including ex-international residents office director Graham Knight, for the refund of mobile phone calls
that were allegedly used on private business five years ago. A legal case over the use of the phones was eventually dropped after the court said it could not find evidence that a serious breach of rules over using public funds had taken place.
Some former councillors accumulated more than three thousand euros in calls over a year. Serrano says that an investigation will take place to see who owes what, and how much money everybody has returned to the council so far.
Flood Work Work has been taking place to stop serious flooding happening on the N-332 in the La Mata area of Torrevieja, after the problems of last winter The stormwater drainage improvements are being carried out on the N-332 in the light of the highway being totally blocked off in December's storms, with two drainpipes being connected to allow more water to escape when the next storm happens.
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Flat Fire Five members of a Torrevieja family were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at their home on Sunday morning at around 8.30 am. Three children aged between six and 12, as well as their parents took in the fumes at their first floor flat at the La Tejera building on Calle JoaquĂn Chapaprieta in the city. The fire was quickly extinguished by Torrevieja firefighters who prevented it spreading further, with the blaze apparently starting to an electrical fault with an appliance. Two weeks ago an elderly man died in a blaze in the same complex with rescue services unable to reach him due to the locked security gate at his front door.
Friday 2nd June 2017
Catral Attack A 32-year-old Moroccan man was arrested by Catral's local police last week for beating up his pregnant partner. The 25-year-old woman, who is also Moroccan, was discovered lying on the floor of her Catral home by police officers and cowering to avoid being assaulted again. She was taken to the Vega Baja Hospital for treatment to her bruises, and suffered no problems in regard to her three month pregnancy Neighbours called the police after hearing the disturbance, with the assailant arrested with the authorities saying that he had a criminal record for domestic violence.
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Pigs Roasted Over a thousand pigs were killed in a fire that destroyed a pig farm in the Murcia region. Murcia emergency services said that 1,036 pigs died last Friday in the fire that engulfed a roofed area filled with pig pens in Puerto Lumbreras. Authorities gave no indication as to what caused the blaze.
Two months of improvement work on Catral’s Parque Juan Pablo II between Calle La Cruz and Calle El Molinoy has finished, with a complete renovation of the childrens play area. Several areas of the park has also seen the laying down of artifical lawn, as well as better plumbing and drainage in the project which was paid for by Alicante Provincial Council.
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Ingredients: 400g chicken breast, cooked (or chicken rotisserie leftovers) and chopped 200g mixed leaves 8 asparagus, cooked and chopped 6 sundried tomatoes, chopped 10 cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1/2 cucumber, peeled and diced 1 avocado, diced 30g Parmesan shavings 2 tbsp pesto 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp pine nuts, toasted Salt and pepper
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Chicken Pesto Salad
Method: To make the dressing, combine pesto, olive oil, salt and pepper.and set aside. Combine all the ingredients for the salad, add the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Top with pine nuts and serve.
Ingredients: For the puffs 75g butter 250ml water 1 pinch salt 150g flour 4 eggs 100g grated cheddar cheese For the filling 3 x 100g soft cheese 1 tsp pesto 1 tsp tomato relish 1 roasted red pepper
Method: Preheat the oven to 200°C. In a saucepan, melt the butter with the water and salt. Bring to a boil, add the flour and mix vigorously. Using a spatula, keep whisking until the dough comes together
and creates a smooth ball that doesn’t stick to the saucepan. Take off the heat and let cool for a few minutes, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well between each egg. Add the grated cheddar and mix. Using 2 spoons, form small balls of dough on a lined baking tray and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool down. Mix 100g soft cheese with the pesto and 100g of soft cheese with tomato relish. Blend the roasted pepper and combine with the remaining 100g soft cheese. Spoon each filling in a piping bag. Make a hole at the bottom of each cheese puffs and fill them with the different fillings, alternatively.
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Best Ever Lasagna
Ingredients:
Method:
500g lasagna sheets 500g minced beef 2 cans chopped tomato 600ml passata 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 celery stick, finely chopped 1 carrot, grated 1 tbsp mixed herbs 1 tsp cayenne pepper 150g grated mozzarella 50g grated parmesan 60g butter 60g flour 500ml milk ¼ tsp nutmeg
In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onions, garlic, carrots and celery and saute for 5 minutes. Add the meat, season and cook until there is no pink bit left, stirring constantly. Add the chopped tomatoes, passata, herbs, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes to 1 hour. Meanwhile, make the béchamel. In a small saucepan over medium to low heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and mix well. Then, gradually add the milk, whisking well after each addition. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly, then set aside. Heat the oven to 180°C. In a large baking dish, spread one layer of lasagna sheet, cover with meaty tomato sauce and drizzle with béchamel. Repeat until all the sauce is used up. Scatter the top with mozzarella and parmesan, then cover in tin foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove tin foil and bake for a further 15 minutes.
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Mini custard cups
Ingredients:
Method:
200g puff pastry sheet 15g unsalted butter, melted 110g caster sugar 30g cornflour 4 egg yolks + 1 whole egg 500ml milk 50g honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cinnamon stick 1 lemon peel Grated cinnamon, to taste
Unroll the pastry sheet and brush with melted butter. Roll tightly and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cut out the ends of the roll and divide into 12 pieces. Using a rolling pin, flatten each piece and place inside a muffin tin. Refrigerate. Preheat the oven to 250°C. In a small saucepan, mix the sugar, cornflour, eggs and beat until well combined. Add the milk, honey, vanilla, lemon peel and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer, never stopping to whisk. Cook until the mixture thickens. Remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel and fill each muffin case with about 3 tbsp of mixture. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool and remove from tray. Top with grated cinnamon before serving.
Blueberry Ginger Mojito Pitchers Ingredients For the Ginger simple syrup: 1/4 cup grated fresh ginger 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup cold water For the Mojito: 1 cup fresh blueberries
1 lime, cut into wedges 20 to 24 fresh mint leaves 4 ounces ginger simple syrup 4 ounces vodka 5 ounces club soda Ice cubes Blueberries, for garnish Mint leaves, for garnish Directions Peel and grate the ginger and add it, together with the sugar and cold water, to a saucepan. Bring it to the boil and stir until the sugar dissolves. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain and cool in the refrigerator when done. Add the blueberries, lime wedges and fresh mint leaves to the glass (or pitcher). Muddle with a wooden spoon so the blueberries are broken and the mint and lime release their juices and flavor. If assembling pitchers you can cover them at this stage and leave in the refrigerator until ready to serve. When ready to serve, add the simple syrup, vodka and top off with club soda. Give it a quick stir and then pour into glasses with ice cubes. Garnish with a handful of fresh blueberries and a sprig of mint. The recipe outlined below is for 2 tall glasses, but you can use the ratio to make pitchers (depending on how big your
pitcher is double or quadruple the recipe). Combine the blueberries, mint leaves and lime wedges in the pitcher and muddle it in there with the back of a wooden spoon. When you are ready to serve add the vodka, ginger simple syrup and club soda. Stir and pour into glasses with a couple of ice cubes. Garnish each glass with some fresh blueberries and a sprig of fresh mint.
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Part-time Vegetarians Can Almost Halve Risk Of Obesity Cutting down on meat parttime can almost halve the risk of obesity, scientists have said.
previously as a way to protect the heart. Previous studies have suggested that the growing consumption of meat contributes as much as sugar to the growing global prevalence of obesity.
According to a new study of 16,000 people, eating a few more meat-free meals and extra fruit and veg each week can help keep the weight off.
A study by scientists at the University of Adelaide suggested that fats and carbohydrates can provide us with enough energy to meet the needs of most modern lifestyles and are digested faster than protein.
Previous studies have suggested strict vegetarians tend to be slimmer on the whole, but scientists have said this new “flexitarian” approach could be a more realistic way to get people to cut down on meat, rather than asking them to forego it altogether.
This means the body converts energy in meat into fat to be used later.
Professor Maira BesRastrollo from the University of Navarra in Spain, who led the study, said: “It’s not a radical shift to a vegetarian diet, it’s more a gentle approximation. It’s not strict.” Meat is believed to cause weight gain because it contains more fat and is denser in calories so people take in more calories before feeling full. The study recorded the eating habits of 16,000 people over a period of ten years
In 2015, the World Health Organisation said processed meats such as a bacon and sausages were “probably carcinogenic”.
and found that 584 people had become obese, The Times reported. It found that the more plants and less meat people ate, the less likely they were to become obese even after adjusting for age, starting weight and other unhealthy
habits such as having a sedentary lifestyle. Professor Bes-Rastrollo told the European Congress on Obesity in Porto, Portugal, that the risk of obesity was 15 per cent higher in the 20% of people with the most carnivorous diets compared
with those in the middle fifth. For those in the lowest fifth, the people who ate the least meat, the risk was 43 per cent lower. The study found that even those in the most vegetarian group of the study were still
consuming 142g of meat a day compared with 198g a day in the highest group. But their diet contained twice as much fruit and vegetables, nuts and olive oil, reflecting a more “Mediterranean diet” which has been recommended
The classification by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) gave it the highest possible carcinogen rating, shared with alcohol, asbestos, arsenic and cigarettes. It estimated that 34,000 cancer deaths per year worldwide can be attributed to diets high in processed meat.
Uncooked Fish Could Have Parasitical Worm Sushi containing uncooked fish can be infected with a worm-like parasite that attaches itself to the bowel, causing severe pain, vomiting and fever, doctors have warned in the BMJ journal. A “previously healthy” man, 32, was admitted to hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, with symptoms that initially proved difficult to diagnose. But, after doctors questioned him, he told them he had recently eaten sushi.
Not all sushi is made with raw fish, much of it is cooked. However, another popular Japanese form of cuisine, sashimi, is based on uncooked fish. Putting a camera into his upper intestine led to the discovery of a parasite, the larvae of an anisakis nematode worm, attached to the inside of his bowel. And it was this that had been causing the man “severe epigastric pain, vomiting and low-grade fever” and “moderate
abdominal tenderness” for about a week, the doctors wrote.
suspected in patients with a history of ingestion of raw or uncooked fish.”
The BMJ article said most cases described in the medical literature were from Japan because of the popularity of seafood.
After the worm was removed using a special type of net, the man’s symptoms stopped immediately.
“However, it has been increasingly recognised in Western countries,” the doctors wrote. “Owing to changes in food habits, anisakiasis is a growing disease in Western countries, which should be
The doctors said the parasite was associated with a number of health problems. “Patients can have allergic symptoms like angioedema, urticarial and anaphylaxis,” they wrote. “Gastrointestinal
symp-
toms include abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting and complications like digestive bleeding, bowel
obstruction, perforation and peritonitis can also arise. Patients can also have a low-grade fever.
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What is Normal Blood Pressure? as 1980, a blood pressure reading of 170/100 was still within the range of normal in people over 70 without health problems.
Blood Pressure records the pressure of blood in the heart and arteries. Blood pressure records two values - systolic blood pressure, the reading appearing on top, and diastolic blood pressure, the bottom reading. The systolic or top reading measures the pressure when the heart contracts and distributes blood around the body. The diastolic or bottom reading measures the blood pressure when the heart relaxes in between contractions. The diastolic blood pressure is a better indicator of blood pressure as it records the blood pressure when the heart is relaxed. When the heart contracts, it squeezes blood rich in oxygen and nutrients into
the largest artery in the body, the aorta, and from there to the rest of the body. The heart is divided into chambers, and in between contractions, blood refills the chambers in readiness
for the next contractions. The systolic blood pressure which measures blood pressure when the heart contracts is influenced by a person's physical activity,
emotional state and even location and change continuously in the course of a day. There is no such thing as normal blood pressure reading, however, many medical professionals agree
that readings above 140/90 mmHg may indicate higher than normal blood pressure. The definition of high blood pressure has changed over the years. As recently
High blood pressure is a symptom of a disease and not an actual illness. Rising blood pressure is an early warning signal indicating something wrong somewhere in the body. Conditions like stomach infections and flu will cause increased blood pressure. Unfortunately, many people are prescribed blood pressure medication without proper investigations to determine the actual cause of the high blood pressure.
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Drinking coffee may help prevent liver cancer, study suggests Increasing coffee consumption may help to stave off liver cancer, a new study has suggested. Researchers have found that people who drink more coffee are less likely to
develop hepatocellular cancer (HCC), the most common form of primary liver cancer – and the effect was even found in decaffeinated coffee. Experts
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the
University of Southampton and the University of Edinburgh examined data from 26 studies involving more than 2.25 million participants. Compared with people who drank no coffee, those
who drank one cup a day had a 20% lower risk of developing HCC, according to the study, published in the journal BMJ Open. Those who consumed two cups a day had a 35% reduced risk and for those who drank five cups, the risk was halved. They found the protective effect for decaf was “smaller and less certain than for caffeinated coffee”. The authors wrote: “It may be important for developing coffee as a lifestyle intervention in chronic liver disease, as decaffeinated coffee might be more acceptable to those who do not drink coffee or who limit their coffee consumption because of
caffeine-related symptoms.” Lead author Dr Oliver Kennedy, of the University of Southampton, said: “Coffee is widely believed to possess a range of health benefits, and these latest findings suggest it could have a significant effect on liver cancer risk. “We’re not suggesting that everyone should start drinking five cups of coffee a day though. There needs to be more investigation into the potential harms of high coffee-caffeine intake, and there is evidence it should be avoided in certain groups such as pregnant women. “Nevertheless, our findings are an important devel-
opment given the increasing evidence of HCC globally and its poor prognosis.” Professor Peter Hayes, of the University of Edinburgh, added: “We have shown that coffee reduces cirrhosis and also liver cancer in a dose-dependent manner. “Coffee has also been reported to reduce the risk of death from many other causes. Our research adds to the evidence that, in moderation, coffee can be a wonderful natural medicine.” Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that in 2015, 4,673 new cases of liver cancer were diagnosed in England.
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Friday 2nd June 2017
The Courier recently added another trophy to our cabinet, having been voted one of the top English language news sources in Spain, sharing the stage with the likes of El País, Efe, and The Local, in an independent report by website monitor, Feedspot. The report states that from thousands of top Spanish News Websites, they have indexed the sites using search and social metrics with data that is refreshed once a week. The ranking is based on Google reputation and Google search ranking, influence and popularity on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites, quality and consistency of posts and then the manual intervention of Feedspot’s editorial team and expert reviews. This is great news for us, and confirms what we are trying to achieve, but it is also good news for our advertisers. What this means for you and your business is that you can be assured of the quality of the content of The Courier and our commitment to ensure that your advert reaches the intended audience through our contextual approach, ensuring that your potential clients get to actually see and read your advert, without being swamped. We have some great deals on offer now, taking you right through the summer, so you can set your marketing strategy out now, with confidence and a fixed budget, reaching potential clients through the award winning Courier newspaper, TKO Radio and our on-line portals, to ensure maximum exposure. Don´t delay, call us today and see how we can help boost your business in the same way we boost our own. Just ring 966 921 003 and leave the rest to us.
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The Top Spa Resorts in Spain Most of us tend to have a fairly busy life – yes, even in Spain. There are responsibilities, deadlines, places we have to be, people we have to see and chores that have to be completed. Sometimes it can get a bit too much. When was the last time you relaxed? I mean properly relaxed? Switched off your mobile phone, computer, tablet, radio, and just sat still and calmed your mind? The answer to that for most would be “not in a very long time, if ever.” We should make time to relax the mind, relax the body and totally unwind on a regular basis. Forget about your home, your duties, your job and your life, just for 24 hours or even a few days. Going around on a daily basis at a speed of 100km/hour is unsustainable, and, in reality, you’re doing a disservice to yourself and those around you if you’re not operating at your best. Taking the time to chill out and really disconnect will totally recharge your batteries and ensure that you bounce back with a spring in your step and with so much more energy than before. You and those around you will feel the benefits. And what better place to do this than at a spa resort, an oasis of calmness and tranquillity, preferably a natural one that’s hidden away in nature, away from the distractions of modern life. Here are some of the best in Spain.
Abama Golf & Spa Resort, Tenerife Well, who wouldn’t want to go to Tenerife for a few days, for starters? This spa resort is apt for the whole family, couples, or individuals as it combines the concept of relaxation and rest with that of being active in a healthy way. As well as a wellness centre where you can totally destress in the hydrotherapy circuit, treat your body to a therapeutic massage or body wrap and mud bath, for those who prefer to wind down through exercise, there’s also the chance to play golf, tennis and paddle, swim or use the gym. The resort is set in 160 hectares of private land in the quiet, tourist-free area of Guía de Isora, in the southwest of the island. There are stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the neigh-
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bouring island of La Gomera, not to mention the more immediate sights of all the plants, lush greenery, palm trees and the volcanic slopes of the Teide, Spain’s highest peak at which the resort sits at the bottom. The surrounding architecture is influenced by the proximity of Africa and marries the Moorish structures of Morocco and the Far East with the finesse and style of New York. Balneario de Archena, Murcia The natural spring thermal waters in this area, which maintain an average constant temperature of 34-36°C, are well-known across the country for their mineral and medicinal qualities. For this reason, the Archena Spa is extremely popular with those who suffer from skin or joint problems, or with those who just want to improve their health. The resort is set on a 200,000-square-metre plot right in the heart of the Valle de Ricote Natural Park. The Archena Spa resort consists of three hotels, with the main attraction for those interested in the healing properties of the water being the Thermalium Spa. The Spa includes a number of swimming pools located outside complete with water jets and spurts, waterfalls, Jacuzzis, a flotation pool, a crosscurrent pool, a natural essences pool, an igloo and so much more. There are also saunas, massage areas, hammocks, sunbathing areas and beauty treatments. A standard room at the Balneario de Archena Hotel Levante is priced at just 64 euro, and it’s just down the road! Hotel Balneario Lanjarón, Granada The Spa resort of Lanjarón is another that is renowned for the healing properties of its natural water. Housed in the idyllic setting of the National Park of the Sierra Nevada, the resort has it all – breathtaking scenery, stunning views of the mountains, history, fantastic architecture, and, of course, peace, peace and more peace. The outstanding facilities of this spa include the six mineral-medicinal fonts of natural water, which are said to treat ailments such as poor circulation, poor digestion and water retention. In addition, there’s the Flotarium, a weightlessness pool, for total muscle relaxation, the excellent thermal treatments and the location itself. The restaurant bases its menus on featuring local and healthy produce. With the historical Arabic-influenced city of Granada just a short drive away, and the Sierra Nevada on your doorstep, what better place to enjoy the surroundings and totally relax? Balneario del Gran Hotel La Toja, Pontevedra This is one of the most well-known spa resorts in Spain. La Toja is a small island on the coast in the heart of the tourist area of Galicia. It is also famed for its mineral-medicinal thermal waters which remain at temperatures between 20 and 60°C. The thermal water of La Toja is said to help with skin inflictions, rheumatism, respiratory problems and muscular and joint pains. For those that just want to relax, the location is idyllic and you’ll only be disturbed by the sounds of the ocean lapping at the shore or the sound of the wind whistling through the trees. For those that want to relax and be pampered there are infinite possibilities as guest can enjoy the thermal baths, seaweed wraps, massages, mud treatments, aromatherapy packages, beauty treatments and much more. Gran Hotel Balneario Puente Viesgo, Cantabria Cantabria is known for being green. Everywhere you look you’re surrounded by green trees, green hills, green grass, green bushes. And, here, if it’s not green, it’s blue! The spa resort is a real temple of water and you can see how highly the town’s medicinal and mineral pools are regarded. It was the Romans that discovered the healing properties of the water, as they often spent time under jets of warm water in order to cure their ailments. The picturesque village of Puente Viesgo, which resembles a cross between somewhere in the Swiss Alps and the beautiful English countryside, is situated just 28km from the historic city of Santander, on the northern coast of Spain. Hotel Balneario Vichy Catalán, Caldes de Malavella, Girona The Hotel Balneario Vichy Catalan is located in the spa town of Caldes de Malavella, on the Costa Brava in Girona. Although in the northeast of Spain, it is set in a Neo-Mudéjar-style building, with dozens of fonts, fountains and Arabic-influenced arches wherever you look, giving it a sense of being somewhere in the Middle East. Vichy Catalán is one of Spain’s most famous mineral waters to drink, and so it’s not surprising that this resort is one of the most popular in the country. The thermal and balneotherapy centre offer clients the best in relaxation, treatments, hydrotherapy services and wellness sessions, and include installations such as the Finnish sauna, hot tub, steam room, fitness centre, table tennis hall, indoor and outdoor gardens, spa facilities and swimming pools.
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Friday 2nd June 2017 Events Calendar
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Av De Las Naciones 57, No 12 Ciudad Quesada. Tel. 666 660 810 Until Sunday 4 June, 2017 Alicante Cabaret, the Broadway Musical, at Teatro Principal. Thursday 1 to Monday 5 June, 2017 Elda Moors and Christians. Friday 2 and Saturday 3 June, 2017 Campoverde Charity event to raise money for 2 defibrillators.
Live the Mediterranean at the Winecanting Summer Festival in Alicante
The big celebration of the Alicante Protected Designation of Origin wines has come. On the 5th of June, the gardens of the MARQ (Museo Arqueológico Provincial de Alicante - Alicante Provincial Archaeological Museum) will be hosting the Winecanting Summer Festival. The event will have been celebrated for 10 years now; in fact, it has become a big meeting for the Alicante wineries.
Friday 2 until Sunday 4 June, 2017 Elche Static model exhibition at the Centro de Congresos Saturday 3 June, 2017 Guardamar Classical concert, “Tribute to Pop” at the music school. Santa Pola Guided environmental cycle tour around Santa Pola. Cox Zombie Assault! Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June, 2017 Torrevieja 30-hour broadcast from the Delfin S-61 submarine by the members of the Torrevieja amateur radio club. Thursday 3 to Friday 23 June, 2017 Santa Pola Art exhibition, Creativa 17. Monday 5 to Tuesday 20 June Orihuela Photography exhibition of competition-submitted local pictures at the Maria Moliner library.
Twenty-three wineries within the Alicante Protected Designation of Origin will be presenting their wines to society. At the MARQ, attendants will be able to discover new vintages, labellings, innovative products and an oenotourist offer which is surprisingly improving its quality every year. Besides, representative products from the Alicante vineyard terroir such as cold meats, 'perusas' (typical pastries from Pinoso) and cheese can be sampled among other delicacies. The Winecanting Summer Festival originated with the goal of supporting the Mediterranean lifestyle and the need of creating special moments and experiences while drinking a glass of wine. Practising winecantingis more than enjoying a good wine; it is living your life with cheerfulness, intensity and optimism. Live and feel the Mediterranean! Alicante has been known for decades thanks to its tourism. The sun, its beaches, its mild climate, its gastronomy, the exotic palm groves and its orchards turn the city into one of the most sought-after destinations. But, apart from the image of blue domes, mountains nearby the sea, palm trees and brass band music, there is another type of experience that you must not miss. You will find it in an area where the landscape of vineyards, olive trees and fig trees will make you discover the Alicante Wines: Go ahead and visit the wineries and the councils in inland Alicante, you will not regret it.
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When a writer of the quality of Jimmy McGovern comes up with a new project, it is always “appointment to view television”, and after his big and only dud of the Aussie convict series Banished a couple of years ago, Broken (BBC 1, Tuesday) hits you right where it hurts. He's back to top form with a seering drama set in a northern town that pulls no punches, with superb performances from Anna Friel and Sean Bean. Friel and Bean play the main two characters in the opener, with Bean playing a likeable Catholic priest that is on the lookout for other people. I wish my uncaring priest would have been something like Bean's cleric all those decades ago, but his character has some unwelcome flashbacks to when he was a kid, and some pretty poor treatment from his teacher-priests at his school which certainly rang true to me. Your heart bled out for Friel's single mum-of-three character, as she loses her betting shop job because
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she left a 60 quid I.O.U. in the till; can't get any dole money from an uncaring job centre because she was fired; and then when her mother dies, she doesn't tell anybody because she needed to claim her state pension. This was pure McGovern territory making you feel sympathetic about the mess that Friel's character had got herself into (rightly or wrongly) and a system that doesn't seem to care. I can't wait to see how Broken develops with further characters and plots being added. Drama done the McGovern way is sometimes not easy to watch, but is still engrossing, and echoes the old days of the social conscience of The Wednesday Play back in sixties. Long may this continue, whatever your political views may be, and I now forgive Jimmy for the awful Banished! Not every top US show goes to subscription television, and Channel Four and its family of services are continuing to act as a bulwark against Sky and their
cronies, with offerings like Homeland, The Good Fight (which sadly finished season one last night), Fargo (which started series three on Wednesday) and now we have The Handmaid's Tale. Like Broken, The Handmaid's Tale is tough stuff for a primetime slot, but good on Channel Four for putting it there, with this adaptation of Margaret Atwood's novel about a dictatorship that has pushed out the US government and is behaving like the Nazis on a variety of fronts. This has become a massive hit on the Hulu streaming service in the States, and the timing with political events there is amazing, considering the show was commissioned nearly two years ago. Elisabeth Moss (known for top performances as Peggy in Mad Men, and the soon-to return Top of the Lake) is outstanding as Offred, who is forced to live as a concubine as society tries to cope with a massive crisis involving fertility. You do have to have your wits about you in a series of flashbacks mixed in with the
present, as The Handmaid's Tale takes you to some sinister and dark places with not much optimism for the future. I've never read the book, so I hope that we get some kind of fightback from Offred, but after a slow build up at the start, I couldn't wait for the next episode as the final credits rolled. Both The Handmaid's Tale and Broken show how good TV drama is these days on both sides of the pond, and I just don't get the view often trotted out that TV was so much better
decades ago. It wasn't but you have to carefully search through the channels and streaming services to get the gems, of which there are plenty. White Gold is a new BBC 2 comedy series from one of the co-creators of the very funny Inbetweeners, Damon Beesley. Hey it's even got two of that show's stars Joe Thomas and James Buckley joined by Gossip Girl's Ed Westwick (yes..I was a fan of this US show!) in this retro early-eighties tale of double-glazing salesmen.
Westwick's character indulges in direct to camera conversations like Michael Caine and Jude Law in the various versions of Alfie, whilst there's a thumpingly good eighties pop soundtrack. I like the verve and the atmosphere, but there's a key problem. I've seen a lot of the gags and routines done better before in a show called........The Inbetweeners! Have said that, I'm sure White Gold will find an audience, and it doesn't need canned laughter for you to raise a titter.
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Friday Marlon makes a decision. Meanwhile, will Lachlan use Sookie as an opportunity to make Belle jealous? If so, will it work? Elsewhere, Charity spots an opportunity. Monday Marlon is baffled when he wakes up in a nightdress in Lydia’s bedroom and wonders what happened between them. Soon afterwards in the café, April is devastated to learn that Carly has left for good and angrily blames Marlon for it. Later, Lydia mentions that a drunken Marlon came to the house looking for Laurel the night before. When April and Vanessa overhear this and the mention of Marlon and Laurel’s kiss, they’re both furious. Marlon desperately tries to explain that there was no kiss and that’s not why Carly went, but will he manage to make Vanessa believe him and convince April that he’s not to blame for Carly’s departure? Tuesday Finn privately reveals to Leyla that he blew all the money in Australia, leaving her with a dilemma over whether to keep the secret.
joke at Nicola’s expense goes too far when she ends up tackling the animal to the ground, only to discover who is inside. Believing Jai to be behind the prank, Nicola starts slating him but he Friday David, Shona, Sarah overhears and fires her. and Gary race to the tanning salon as Shona explains to Wednesday The police them what has been going arrive at the factory to ques- on. tion Rakesh about the fire. How can he get out of this? The group kick through the door to the salon and head Meanwhile, Lachlan and up to the flat, but have they Belle agree to spend time arrived in time? together. Later, it seems Bethany still Elsewhere, Marlon is sur- refuses to believe any of prised when he finds a letter what they are saying about to April from Carly. Nathan is true. Also today, the Sharmas Meanwhile, a devastated their best to quell gossip. Leanne cries over her loss as she looks at her engageFinally, Leyla has had ment ring. enough. Elsewhere, will Ken’s attackThursday Finn goes on his er be brought to justice? first date as an escort, but during it he has second Monday Sarah and Gary do thoughts. their best to try to convince Bethany that Nathan is a Trying a different tactic, Finn monster, but she will hear grabs the cash off the client nothing bad about him. She and makes a run for it, end- also ignores Audrey’s ing up at Wylie’s farm. But is attempts of trying to speak he making matters worse? some sense into her. Meanwhile, Rakesh is Later, Bethany calls at unnerved after recent Nathan’s flat, where she is events. fed a pack of lies by Nathan, Mel and Neil. Will Nathan Elsewhere, Belle suffers persuade her to leave her another setback. family and come back? Finn goes on his first date as an escort, but during it he has second thoughts. Trying a different tactic, Finn grabs the cash off the client and makes a run for it, ending up at Wylie’s farm. But is he making matters worse?
Meanwhile, now the staff at the factory know about Nicola’s phobia, pranks are coming thick and fast. One
Nathan persuades Bethany to lie and tell her mum they Meanwhile, Rakesh is have split up. unnerved after recent events. Later, Sarah is pleased Elsewhere, Belle another setback.
Sarah is happy to let him have some time with Bethany and watches through the window – relieved that Bethany is speaking to the police and unaware of what is really being discussed. Meanwhile, Ken shocks the family when he tells them the truth about what happened on the night of his attack and tells them that none of them are blameless. Elsewhere, Johnny is impressed when he discovers that Gina has made some new stock after she admits that she accidentally damaged some. He promotes her to machinist.
when Neil arrives at the suffers house in his police uniform.
Denise tells Kush that she loves him, but how will he react? Meanwhile, Lauren opens up to Stacey. Friday The pressure on Jack increases even further when he receives an unexpected visitor. Meanwhile, will Mick be able to make a good impression when the Carters have another meeting with Fi? Elsewhere, Kim has an idea to help Denise, but will she be interested?
Later, Craig is delighted when Bethany lies and tells him that she and Nathan are over. His reaction strikes chord with her, but when Bethany later sees Neil and he tells her to be ready with her passport, she rushes home. Sarah finds Bethany going through the drawers and realises what she is looking for.
Elsewhere, Gail visits Shona in hospital and warns her that David knows she has a son. When David arrives at the hospital, Shona starts to tell him about her child Jimmy who went off the rails, but Gail is stunned when she sees David gently kiss Shona. Also today, Aidan arrives home after some afternoon delight with Maria to discover Eva wearing nothing but a basque and a smile. Can he rise to the occasion again?
Elsewhere, Michelle is expecting a call from Tim to discuss their divorce. Thursday Steven and Abi discuss plans for her 21st birthday, but Abi quickly realises that all is not well between him and Lauren. Meanwhile, Lauren opens up to Stacey.
Also today, Patrick and Dot discuss recent events.
Elsewhere, Dot helps out Honey by assuring Will that he has nothing to worry about now that he’s living above the funeral parlour.
Monday Lauren is getting ready for an important presentation at work, but Josh realises that something isn’t right with her and sends her home.
When Dominic’s erratic behaviour escalates and he crosses a line, Sacha is forced to take action.
Wednesday It’s Bethany’s birthday and she feels a pang of guilt as the Platts spoil her.
Meanwhile, Ken convinces Daniel to burn the evidence of the attack and move on. Meanwhile, it’s touch and go for Shona as she comes through her operation for a ruptured spleen. David is surprised when he discovers that Shona has a c-section scar, which made the op tricky. Billy tells David that she had a son but lost him.
At a loss over what to do next, Finn decides to solve his financial problems by becoming an escort.
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Later, Steven tries to assure Lauren that missing out on the presentation doesn’t matter, but she snaps at him with some harsh words. Meanwhile, Kim is still worried about Denise and so offers her some advice in a heart-to-heart. Elsewhere, Louise is growing closer to Travis but Madison and Alexandra cause more trouble by trying to put doubts in her mind about his intentions. Also today, Charlie approaches Jack to discuss Matthew. Tuesday Denise decides it’s time to be honest about her feelings, so she invites Kush out for a drink – much to the concern of Carmel. When they meet up at the Queen Vic, Denise explains her recent behaviour to Kush and apologises to him.
Later, when Lofty confronts Dominic with a shocking discovery, Dominic makes a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, a fully recovered Fran is riding high as she returns to work at Holby. However, when she receives devastating news, Fran takes Jasmine’s advice by seeking solace from Jac and is rocked by what unfolds. Elsewhere, with Jason’s expert navigation, new F1 Damon Ford makes an appearance on Darwin ward. But when Matteo puts them through their paces, is the new arrival lost in more ways than one?
Friday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Countryfile Spring Diaries 11:00 Homes Under the HammerG 12:00 Rip Off Britain: Food 12:45 Close Calls: On Camera 13:15 Bargain HuntG 14:00 BBC News at OneUc 14:30 BBC London NewsUc 14:45 Doctors 15:15 !mpossible 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Yes Chef 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show Alex Jones, Patrick Kielty and Jason Mohammad present from Cardiff, where a huge welcoming party for thousands of football fans is in full swing as the Welsh capital prepares to host the UEFA Champions League final. Musician Cerys Matthews goes behind the scenes at the National Stadium of Wales to see how it's gearing up for the big clash between Real Madrid and Juventus, while football-obsessed comedian Elis James jets off to Madrid in an attempt to track down superstar Welsh player Gareth Bale. 21:00 EastEnders Jack is faced with a huge decision. 21:30 Question Time Conservative Party leader Theresa May and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn face a Question Time audience in York. Presented by David Dimbleby. 23:00 News 23:35 Graham Norton 00:25 Film - Sliding Doors (15) 02:00 Weather 02:05 News
07:00 Emergency Rescue Down Under+ 07:30 Rip Off Britain: Food 08:15 Yes Chef 09:00 The World According to Kids 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Two Tribes 14:30 Family Finders 15:15 Red Rock 16:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 16:45 Elephant Diaries 17:15 This World 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Debatable 19:45 Celebrity Eggheads Can Barney Harwood, Steve Collins, Lewis MacLeod, and Alex Riley triumph over the general knowledge goliaths? 20:30 Great British Menu The two Scottish chefs must cook their entire taste of summer menus again. 21:00 Gardeners’ World Monty gives advice on herbs which will grow happily in shade. 22:00 Versailles Clandestine discussions and an unexpected close encounter take their toll on Louis’ mental state. At the palace mistrustful de Montespan questions where Madame Scarron’s heart lies. 22:55 Inside Versailles Kate Williams and Greg Jenner discuss William of Orange. 23:00 Have I Got News for You 23:30 Election Spy 23:35 Newsnight 00:20 Later ... with Jools Holland 01:20 Cricket 02:10 Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum and Dad 03:10 Doctor Who
Adrian Lester and John Simm to star in Trauma ITV and Tall Story Pictures today announced casting for Trauma, an original drama written by multi award-winning playwright and dramatist, Mike Bartlett and directed by Marc Evans . Adrian Lester will star as family man Jon Allerton, a well-educated, confident and high achieving trauma surgeon. John Simm stars as Dan Bowker, a factory manager struggling to cope as his life unravels around him. Trauma also stars Rowena King who plays Lisa Allerton, a successful psychiatrist, wife of Jon and mother of their 18-year-old daughter Alana, played by Jade Anouka. Lyndsey Marshal stars as Susie Bowker, Dan’s hard-working wife and mother of his three children, Alex, Catherine and Mark. The three-part psychological thriller centres on the lives of two fathers, Dan and Jon, whose lives collide when Dan’s 15 year-old son Alex is stabbed and tragically dies in the trauma department attended by highachieving consultant Allerton. Devastated, heartbroken and pushed to the edge, Dan believes Jon is responsible for Alex’s death. As he
strives for justice, Dan begins to unpick the very fabric of Jon's life as his own unravels in the wake of Alex’s killing. Trauma is an intricate, fastpaced thriller that questions what makes a man good and explores what happens when the very institutions established to protect us and those who represent them, let us down. Producer, Catherine Oldfield, who developed the show with Mike Bartlett, said, "We are delighted to have such a fantastic cast. ” Mike Bartlett added, “I wrote Trauma knowing we needed, and hoping we'd get, hugely talented actors for the roles. But this cast has exceeded expectations.
The series begins filming in June 2017 in and around London.
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07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:00 News 14:30 ITV Racing Live: The Oaks 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Marlon makes a decision. 20:30 Britain’s Got Talent Ant and Dec host the last of this year's semifinals, as a wide variety of acts once again set out to garner the praise of judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon - as well as the millions of viewers watching at home. The dream of a £250,000 cash prize and a slot at the Royal Variety Performance will be shattered for whoever fails at this late stage. 22:00 Coronation Street Bethany’s rescue has unforeseen consequences. 22:30 Britain’s Got Talent Ant and Dec host the nationwide talent search, inviting a special guest to take to the stage and revealing the performers who have made the final and a chance to win a coveted slot at the Royal Variety Performance. 23:00 News and Weather 23:55 The Keith and Paddy Picture Show 00:25 Benidorm 01:25 Sports Life Stories 02:20 Jackpot247 04:00 Storage Hoarders 04:50 ITV Nightscreen
07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:35 Frasier 11:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 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 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 Posh Pawn James Constantinou gets stopped in his tracks test driving a £30,000 Radical racing car, memorabilia expert Lawrence Pickett deals with an intriguing enquiry about a piece of pop art, while handbag expert Claudia Valentin is moved to tears by a client with an emotional story. James also values a tiara belonging to a martial arts fan, which could be worth £40,000. 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 The Last Leg 00:05 The Fake News Show 00:40 8 Out of 10 Cats 01:25 Sarah Millican Home Bird Live 02:20 Film Welcome to the Punch (15) 04:00 Handmaid’s Tale 05:05 Shipping Wars 05:45 Handmade Treasures
E4 commissions new series of hit format Don't Tell The Bride
E4 has commissioned brand new episodes of Renegade Pictures hit wedding format Don’t Tell The Bride. E4 will air 18 new episodes of the hit show which sees grooms take control of their wedding day leaving the bride -to-be clinging to the hope that her future husband can give her the wedding day of her dreams. With no contact between the couple for three weeks the groom is on his own organising everything from the venue and the cake to the flowers and the all-important wedding dress. It’s more than some grooms can handle and more than some brides can take as they relinquish control of the most important day of their life. All 4, Channel 4’s free ondemand service will also host all episodes of series 1
– 5 of Don’t Tell the Bride so that viewers can catch up on their favourite episodes from past series. Alex Cooke, CEO, Renegade Pictures said “We love making Don’t Tell The Bride and we’re very pleased that it has a perfect new home on E4.” The show moves from Sky who commissioned a series for Sky 1 before a change in editorial direction. Renegade Pictures is a Warner Bros Television Production UK company . The show continues to be overseen by Director Of Programmes for Renegade Pictures, Harry Lansdown, Executive Produced by Sarah May, and Series Produced by Dean Griffiths and distributed by DRG. The show will be overseen by Commissioning Editor, Jonny Rothery and Head of Formats Dom Bird.
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 15:20 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:20 Film Justice for Natalee Holloway 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 The Gadget Show Georgie nears the end of her quest to use and tech keep Monkey Tree FC from relegation and Jon pits the Amazon Echo against the Google Home. 21:00 The Great Fire: In Real Time The final episode follows the last day of the Great Fire’s rampage through the city of London, and the aftereffects that changed the capital city for ever. 22:00 Secret Life of the Long-Haul Flight Documentary with unprecedented access to Qantas and their long-haul service out of London to Sydney, revealing passengers’ touching stories and reasons for travel, confessions of the cabin crew, secret areas of the plane that are off-limits to passengers, technological wizardry that launches tons of metal into the air, and the army of staff that keeps every aspect of the airline running. 23:35 Hijacked 00:35 Caught on Camera+ 01:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Film Spies Like Us (PG)
07:00 You’ve Been Framed! 07:25 The Cube 08:20 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:00 You’ve Been Framed! 10:35 Scorpion+ 11:25 Britain’s Got Talent 13:25 Emmerdale 13:55 Coronation Street 14:30 You’ve Been Framed! 15:00 Ellen DeGeneres 15:50 Jeremy Kyle 18:00 Britain’s Got Talent 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 The Keith and Paddy Picture Show 22:30 Family Guy 23:00 Britain’s Got More Talent 01:00 American Dad! 02:00 Two and a Half Men 02:30 Release the Hounds ITV 3 07:00 Judge Judy 07:20 Heartbeat 08:25 Where the Heart Is 09:25 Wild at Heart 10:30 Judge Judy 11:55 Road to Avonlea 12:55 The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 14:05 Heartbeat 15:05 The Royal 16:10 Wild at Heart 17:15 On the Buses 18:25 In Loving Memory 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Agatha Christie’s Marple 23:00 Endeavour 01:00 Wycliffe 02:05 The Knock ITV 4 07:00 Minder 08:00 The Chase 09:00 Pawn Stars 09:30 The Isle of Man TTPG 10:30 Live: The French Open Tennis 22:00 The Isle of Man TTPG 23:00 TT Blues 00:00 Film - Last Man Standing (15) 02:05 The Isle of Man TT
BBC Two confirms Charlie Brooker's 2017 Wipe
BBC Two has commissioned Charlie Brooker's 2017 Wipe AND an entire series of Philomena Cunk. Cunk on Britain will see Philomena exploring everything from Britain's battles and medieval monarchs to Thatcher, Britpop and Brexit. "In 2017, Britain stands at a fork in its crossroads, so what better way to find out where we might be heading than looking behind us, into history (which apparently is a sort of 'rear view mirror' for time)," she said. "I'll be travelling the length and width of the country talking to experts and standing in front of old buildings saying things into the camera, as I try to discover what made Ancient Britain the Modern Britain it is today." Charlie Brooker said of Wipe: "It seems like only yesterday we were making 2016 Wipe, but apparently it
wasn't. "As ever, 2017 Wipe will compile the best and worst of the year into one easilydigestible jam-packed hour. It's a tradition now. A bit like the Hootenanny, but with less singing and more sarcasm." Also heading to BBC Two is Frankie Boyle's New World Order, which sees Frankie hosting a weekly discussion on political and cultural issues. Meanwhile, Tracey Ullman will be back on BBC One with a half-hour special in the aftermath of the election with Tracey Breaks The News, which will see her tackling Theresa May for the first time. Over on BBC Three, Luisa Omielan has secured her first BBC series Politics For Bitches, where she will tackle different political topics, breaking them down for the audience.
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One Love Manchester Concert
ITV Racing Live: The Derby Saturday - ITV Ed Chamberlin and co-presenter Francesca Cumani host exclusive free to air coverage of the Investec Derby live from Epsom Downs racecourse. ITV Racing returns to Epsom Downs live for the first time in 29 years, with four races in the lead-up to the the biggest event in flat racing, the Investec Derby, on Saturday. Live coverage from Epsom
marks the start of a fantastic month of flat racing on ITV, with Royal Ascot later in June. ITV Racing’s coverage features more than three hours’ live footage, going behind the scenes at the course, featuring interviews with key figures including everyone from stable staff, trainers and owners through to the jockeys as well as racing legends, sampling the atmos-
phere in the grandstands, with pundits bringing an
expert insight into the challenge the course presents.
Britain's Got Talent - Final LIVE Sunday - ITV Live coverage of the benefit concert from Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, organised to raise money for those affected by last month's Manchester bombing. The stellar line-up includes Ariana Grande, Take That, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, One Direction’s Niall Horan, Pharrell, Black Eyed Peas and Usher, with proceeds going to the We Love Manchester emergency fund.
Saturday - ITV After a week of semi-final rounds, the finalists have been chosen, and so far the line-up includes memory duo DNA, singer Kyle Tomlinson and magicians Issy Simpson and Matt Edwards. They are the rest - including the judges' wildcard will give one last performance in a bid to win the support of the
British public. Judges David Walliams, Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden will once again have their hands poised over the famous red buzzers - but the votes cast by viewers will decide who will be this year's winner and get the chance to appear at this year's Royal Variety Performance. Ant and Dec host the climax of this year's nationwide talent search. Last in the series.
Saturday TV 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well 13:00 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:15 Escape to the Country 15:15 Money for Nothing 16:15 Film - How to Train Your Dragon (PG) 17:45 Pointless Celebrities 18:30 News 18:50 Film Raiders of the Lost Ark (14) 20:35 Doctor Who Earth has been invaded and Bill is living alone, an isolated figure surviving in occupied Britain. The Doctor is imprisoned, and appears to be on the side of the enemy, flooding the airwaves with fake news. 21:25 Casualty Elle agrees to deliver a career talk at her son Blake's school, but her speech is derailed when she discovers some unexpected truths about her child and his friends. Luckily, Josh and Jacob are on hand to help. Medical drama, starring Jaye Griffiths. 22:15 Mrs Brown’s Boys With Dermot and Maria’s wedding just weeks away, the Brown household is in crisis. Agnes Brown’s son Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend Buster to be best man, but Agnes has set her heart on Mark Brown, her eldest son, being Dermot’s best man. 22:45 BBC News 23:05 Clique 00:35 Film - The Spectacular Now (14) 02:05 Weather 02:10 News
07:00 Coast 07:45 Film Never a Dull Moment 09:10 Film - Goodbye, Mr. Chips 11:00 Monty Halls’ Great Hebridean Escape 12:00 Homes Under the Hammer 13:00 Great British Menu 14:00 Talking Pictures 14:30 Film - Ivanhoe 16:15 Natural World 17:00 Flog It! 18:00 Gardeners’ World 19:00 Film - Grow Your Own British gardeners at a Merseyside allotment feel resentment when some refugees are given plots of land at their site. (PG) 20:30 The Lake District: A Wild Year This documentary features cutting-edge camera techniques offering a new and unique perspective on a turbulent year in the life of England’s largest national park. Army Dad’s 21:30 Mainwaring and his platoon are put in charge of manning an observation post on a derelict pier Pepper’s Sgt 22:00 Lonely Hearts Club Band with Howard Goodall Composer Howard Goodall explores just why “Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” is still seen as so innovative, so revolutionary, and so influential. 23:00 Film - The Sapphires One-Day 00:40 (PG) International Cricket 01:30 Versailles 02:25 Inside Versailles 02:30 Film - Miss Bala (14) 04:20 This Is BBC Two
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07:00 CITV 09:25 News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 ITV Racing 11:20 Judge Rinder 12:20 Tipping Point 13:20 ITV News 13:25 Bigheads 14:30 ITV Racing Live: The Derby 18:00 You’ve Been Framed! 19:00 News
07:20 Tobago International Sea to Sea Marathon 07:45 Mobil 1 The Grid 08:15 British GT Championship Motor Racing 08:40 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 12:25 The Simpsons 13:55 Come Dine with Me 16:35 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 17:35 Big House, Little House 18:35 Location, Location, Location 19:30 News
19:30 Take Me Out Joey from Perth, James from Reading, Danny from Richmond and Mitch from Southport try their luck with Paddy’s girls. Plus, how did the final dates of the series go? 20:00 The Restoration Man George Clarke returns 21:00 Britain's Got Talent to Harrogate to see how Final After a week of semi- Carol and Majid Nadry final rounds, the finalists have finished converting have been chosen, and so their brick water tower into far the line-up includes their dream home. After the memory duo DNA, singer huge delays and eyeKyle Tomlinson and magi- watering legal costs of sortcians Issy Simpson and ing planning and access Matt Edwards. They are the restrictions, the couple rest - including the judges' have finally built the twowildcard - will give one last storey extension. performance in a bid to win the support of the British 21:00 Britain’s Ancient public. Judges David, Tracks with Tony Simon, Alesha and Amanda Robinson Tony explores will once again have their the stories, songs and hands poised over the sacred places along The famous red buzzers - but Icknield Way, one of the votes cast by viewers Britain’s oldest roads. will decide who will be this year's winner and get the 22:00 Film - Legend chance to appear at this Biopic of the Kray brothers, year's Royal Variety exploring their rise to power Performance. Ant and Dec in the London underworld host the climax of this and conflicts with rival year's talent search. gangs from the point of view of Reggie's wife 23:00 The Keith and Paddy Frances. (14) Picture Show 23:30 News 23:45 UEFA Football 00:45 00:35 Film - Tinker Tailor The Chase 01:45 Soldier Spy (14) 02:50 The Jackpot247 04:00 Who’s Last Leg 03:50 Hollyoaks Doing the Dishes? Omnibus
07:00 Milkshake 11:55 Pets Make You Laugh Out Loud 12:15 Police Interceptors 14:15 Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole 17:10 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 18:10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 19:10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! Matt unravels the complex case of a shopkeeper, and meets a single mum struggling to cope with mounting debts. A beauty salon owner threatens to lock Stewart in and place him under citizen’s arrest. 20:10 NCIS: Los Angeles The Chameleon continues to put his plan into practice, until Callen makes a decision that changes everything. 21:00 NCIS NCIS, FBI and MI6 continue an international manhunt for an escaped British spy who is targeting agents. 21:55 News 22:00 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of the 90s A countdown of infamous incidents from the 1990s, including Hugh Grant's arrest and OJ Simpson's murder trial. Contributions from Louis Walsh, Shaun Ryder, Bez, Michael Burke, Darren Day, 00:50 Lip Sync Battle UK 01:15 SuperCasino 04:10 Film - Set Up (15)
07:00 You’ve Been Framed! 07:50 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:50 Coronation Street Omnibus 12:15 Britain’s Got Talent 14:15 Take Me Out 15:35 Take Me Out: The Gossip 16:40 Film - What a Girl Wants 18:50 Film - Happy Feet 21:00 Film - The Fast and the Furious (14) 23:00 Britain’s Got More Talent 00:00 Family Guy 02:10 American Dad! 03:05 Through the Keyhole ITV 3 07:00 On the Buses 07:55 Murder, She Wrote 11:00 Film - Carry On Don’t Lose Your Head (PG) 12:55 Columbo 14:35 Wycliffe 15:45 A Touch of Frost 17:50 Agatha Christie’s Marple 19:50 Endeavour 22:00 Foyle’s War 00:10 A Touch of Frost 02:20 Wycliffe 03:15 ITV3 Nightscreen 03:30 Teleshopping ITV 4 07:00 Tommy Cooper 07:30 Motorsport UK 08:30 The Isle of Man TTPG 09:30 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship Motor Racing 10:30 Live: The French Open Tennis 22:00 The Isle of Man TTPG 23:00 Joey: The Man Who Conquered The TT 00:30 Film - Hard Target (15) 02:25 The Isle of Man TT 03:30 Tommy Cooper 03:55 ITV4 Nightscreen
Sunday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Pentecost with The Archbishop of Canterbury 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:15 Homes Under the Hammer 15:15 Escape To The Country 15:40 Shop Well for Less? 16:40 Points of View 16:55 Songs of Praise 17:30 News 17:55 Countryfile
07:00 The A to Z of TV Gardening 07:45 The Instant Gardener 08:30 Gardeners’ World 09:30 The Beechgrove Garden 10:00 Countryfile 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30 Great British Menu 14:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 14:45 Talking Pictures 15:15 Film - Pride and Prejudice 17:10 Natural World 18:10 Flog It! 19:00 The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway
20:00 Dragons’ Den It’s handbags at dawn as high street textile tycoon Touker Suleyman clashes with the entrepreneurs behind a fledgling fashion business. The Dragons also ponder the profits in pork scratchings, and a device for fold18:55 One Love ing paper has the Den in Manchester Concert Live creases. coverage of the benefit concert from Old Trafford crick- 21:00 The Life Swap et ground in Manchester, Adventure A nurse from organised to raise money Nottingham trades places for those affected by last with a B&B owner from month's Manchester bomb- Alaska ing. The stellar line-up includes Ariana Grande, 22:00 Paul Hollywood’s Take That, Katy Perry, Big Continental Road Trip Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Paul visits Germany to try Pharrell and Usher, with and find out what makes proceeds going to the We the country tick when it Love Manchester emer- comes to cars. gency fund. 23:00 White Gold 23:30 23:00 News 23:35 Election Dara O Briain: Crowd 2017 01:05 Women’s Tickler 00:30 Cricket 01:20 Football 01:40 Film - Up Film - Salvage (18) 02:35 There (15) 02:55 Weather Question Time 03:35 Holby City 04:35 This Is BBC Two 03:00 News
07:00 CITV 09:25 News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 11:00 Peston on Sunday 12:00 Judge Rinder 13:05 News 13:15 All Star Family Fortune 14:00 Tipping Point 15:00 Live: Michael Carrick Testimonial 15:45 The Chase 18:45 You’ve Been Framed 19:45 News and Weather
07:20 3rd Rock From the Sun 07:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Frasier 09:55 Eating Well with Hemsley & Hemsley 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 Eat the Week with Iceland 14:30 The Simpsons 15:00 Film - The Tigger Movie 16:35 WinnieThe-Pooh: The Most Famous Bear in the World 17:35 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:35 Homes 20:15 Catchphrase By the Sea 19:30 News Stephen Mulhern hosts the game show, asking three 20:00 The Supervet contestants to `see it and Marley the dog is admitted say it' as they try to guess to the clinic with severe the familiar phrases hidden dysplasia of the elbow. A in animated clues. After the Rhodesian Ridgeback has first elimination, the two a high-risk operation, and remaining players battle to Noel treats an old gym reach the Super buddy’s injured dog. Catchphrase round, where one of them could win 21:00 Cabins in the Wild with Dick Strawbridge £50,000. The cabins this time 20:00 Film - The Queen include a laser-cut project After Princess Diana's inspired by the legend of shocking death, Queen King Arthur, a double-deckElizabeth II and the newly er tepee and a luxury getelected Tony Blair try to away on a sea fort. manage Diana's loss on a personal level while react- 22:00 The Handmaid’s ing to public demand that Tale Offred and her fellow the princess be memorial- Handmaids assist with the ized in a manner beyond delivery of Janine’s baby, prompting Offred to recall standard protocol.(PG) her own daughter’s birth. 23:00 News 23:20 Peston on Sunday 00:25 23:00 Gogglebox 00:05 Unbelievable Moments Micky Flanagan’s Out Out 01:10 Film Caught on Camera 01:25 Tour Jackpot247 04:00 Apocalypto (14) 03:30 Kitchen Motorsport UK 04:50 ITV Ramsay’s Nightmares USA Nightscreen
07:00 Milkshake 11:25 Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud 11:50 The Gadget Police 12:40 Show Interceptors 14:40 Film Asteroid: Final Impact 10.0 Film 16:20 Earthquake (16) 18:05 2012 A scientist learns the world is soon to face a global cataclysm that will wipe out the human race, but finds the US president has plans to secretly save a fraction of the population, leaving everyone else to die. (PG) 20:55 News 21:00 The Forbidden Kingdom While rummaging around for some bootleg kung-fu DVDs in a pawn shop in Boston’s Chinatown, Jason discovers an ancient golden staff. When he examines the staff closely, he finds himself magically transported back to ancient China where he is quested to free the fabled warrior, the Monkey King, with the help of a kung fu master and a misfit warrior. If he doesn’t succeed, they may be trapped. (PG) The Film 23:00 Expendables 2 (14) 00:50 Greatest Ever Disaster 02:15 Movies SuperCasino 04:10 Top 20 Funniest 05:00 World’s Most Pampered Pets
07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:30 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:35 Coronation Street Omnibus 12:10 Take Me Out 13:40 Take Me Out: The Gossip 14:45 You’ve Been Framed! 15:45 Film - Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 17:30 Film Despicable Me 19:25 Film - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (14) 23:00 Take Me Out The Gossip 00:00 Family Guy 01:30 American Dad! ITV 3 07:00 Film - Carry On Don’t Lose Your Head (PG) 08:40 Heartbeat 10:50 Murder, She Wrote 11:50 Film - The Nun’s Story 14:50 Agatha Christie’s Marple 16:50 Foyle’s War 19:00 Agatha Christie’s Marple 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This 01:05 A Touch of Frost ITV 4 07:00 Tommy Cooper 07:30 Minder 08:30 FIM World Superbike Series Motorcycle Racing 09:30 The Isle of Man TTPG 10:30 Live: The French Open Tennis 22:00 The Isle of Man TTPG 23:00 Critérium du Dauphiné Cycling 00:00 Under 20 Rugby Union 01:00 British Formula 3 Championship
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07:00 Emergency Rescue Down Under 07:30 Rip Off Britain: Food 08:15 Yes Chef 09:00 Antiques Roadshow 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Two Tribes 14:30 Family Finders 15:15 Red Rock 16:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 16:45 Elephant Diaries 17:15 Highlands: Wild Heart of Scotland 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Springwatch Unsprung 20:00 Great Continental Railway Journeys Michael Portillo ventures east through Romania 20:30 Great British Menu The entrants representing Wales prepare starters, with returning chef Phil Carmichael. 21:00 Springwatch Martin Hughes-Games travels right to the northern tip of mainland UK look at a colony of puffins. 22:00 Bill Cosby: Fall of an Icon The story of how one of Hollywood’s brightest and wealthiest stars, finally came to face a criminal trial for sexual assault. 23:00 Detectorists 23:30 Election Spy 23:35 Newsnight 00:20 Our World 00:45 Big Continental Road Trip 01:45 Cricket 02:35 Question Time 04:05 Shop Well for Less?
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 News 15:00 Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories 16:00 Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Marlon is feeling confused. 20:30 Coronation Street Bethany is still under Nathan’s spell. Julie 21:00 Tonight Etchingham talks to the SNP’s Nicola Sturgeon, Jonathan Hill interviews Plaid Cymru’s Leanne Wood and Libby Wiener talks to co-leader of the Green Party, Caroline Lucas. 21:30 Coronation Street The Platts pull together for Bethany. 22:00 Lord Lucan: My Husband, the Truth Documentary in which Lady Lucan tells the inside story of her marriage to Lord Lucan, the tragic events surrounding the death of her nanny Sandra Rivett and the attack on herself and Sandra that led to his disappearance. 23:00 News 23:50 Film Captain Corelli’s Mandolin (14) 02:10 Jackpot247 04:00 Tonight 04:25 ITV Nightscreen
07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:35 Frasier 11:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 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 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 Food Unwrapped In Los Angeles, home of the body beautiful, Kate investigates reports that caffeine could be a powerful secret weapon in the battle of the bulge. Jimmy visits Belgium on the trail of the dieter’s holy grail: a chocolate that could be good for you. 22:00 24 Hours in Police Custody A man walks out of a hotel lift covered in blood. He approaches the reception desk shouting that he has killed someone. As the terrified receptionist tries to ring 999, the man grabs the phone, but the police have been alerted. 23:00 Loaded 23:50 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 00:55 Catching a Killer 02:25 Nips, Tucks and Tattoos 03:20 Derren Brown: Miracle 04:40 Location, Location, Location
Monday TV 07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 The Hotel Inspector 13:05 News 13:10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 14:05 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Film Stolen From the Womb (14) 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Criminals: Caught on Camera Vehicle theft alone costs the country in excess of three billion pounds a year and can impact on anyone of us. In this episode we see how truly shocking car crime is in the UK. 20:30 Police Interceptors Officers chase car thieves through the Essex suburbs, break up a nightclub fight and tackle some boy racers in sunny Southend. 21:30 Big Brother Emma Willis ushers in another diverse group of fameseeking individuals who have been chosen to spend their summer invading the nation's living rooms. This year, the theme is `the United Kingdom of Big Brother and everyone is welcome'. 23:35 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 00:35 Big Brother: Live From the House 01:40 Lip Sync Battle UK 02:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Gotham 05:00 Now That’s Funny 05:45 House Doctor
07:10 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:30 The Cube 08:20 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:00 You’ve Been Framed! 10:35 Scorpion 11:25 Below Deck 12:25 Vanderpump Rules 13:20 Emmerdale 13:55 Coronation Street 14:30 You’ve Been Framed! 15:00 Ellen DeGeneres 15:50 Jeremy Kyle 18:00 Judge Rinder 19:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:00 Film Coyote Ugly (PG) 22:00 Love Island 23:30 Family Guy ITV 3 07:30 Heartbeat 08:30 Where the Heart Is 09:30 Wild at Heart 10:30 Judge Judy 11:55 Road to Avonlea 12:55 The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 14:05 Heartbeat 15:05 The Royal 16:10 Wild at Heart 17:15 Man About the House 17:50 Rising Damp 18:20 George and Mildred 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 Law & Order: UK ITV 4 08:00 The Chase 09:00 Tommy Cooper 09:30 The Isle of Man TT 10:30 Live: The French Open Tennis 22:00 The Isle of Man TT 23:00 Critérium du Dauphiné Cycling
Tuesday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 The Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Rip Off Britain: Food 12:45 Close Calls: On Camera 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 !mpossible 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Yes Chef 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News and Weather 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders Denise acts upon her feelings. 21:00 Holby City Dominic and Sacha clash professionally, but there’s more to it than meets the eye as an out of control Dominic reaches a crisis point. 22:00 Broken As the repercussions of Christina’s actions start to hit home, Father Michael makes a discovery and must act fast to help her justify what happened to the authorities and her sister, Mariella. Meanwhile, new parishioner Roz attends confession to share a huge secret, prompting the priest to share a dark confession of his own in an attempt to dissuade her from the desperate course of action she has planned. 23:00 News and Weather 23:45 Newsbeat: The Final Debate 01:15 Weather for the Week Ahead 01:20 Election 2017 02:00 News
07:00 Emergency Rescue Down Under 07:30 Rip Off Britain: Food 08:15 Yes Chef 09:00 Great American Railroad Journeys 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The Super League Show 14:45 Coast 15:15 Red Rock 16:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 16:45 Elephant Diaries 17:15 Highlands: Wild Heart of Scotland 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Springwatch Unsprung 20:00 Great Continental Railway Journeys Michael Portillo continues his journey through Romania 20:30 Great British Menu The pressure in the kitchen is high as the chefs prepare their fish courses. 21:00 Springwatch The team are live with the latest from the cameras spread all over the Sherborne Estate. 22:00 The Chillenden Murders The team looking into the killings of Lin Russell and her daughter Megan assess Michael Stone's second trial, and an alleged confession he made while in prison. 23:00 QI 23:30 Election Spy 23:35 Newsnight 00:20 Cricket 01:10 Question Time 02:10 Election 2017 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 Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories 16:00 Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Nicola is pushed too far. 20:30 Tonight Julie Etchingham talks to Prime Minister and Conservative leader Theresa May about her life, her interests and her vision for Britain. 21:00 The British Soap Awards 2017 Phillip Schofield hosts the awards show from the Lowry in Salford as the stars of Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks gather in celebration of the year's best soapland plotlines. Making use of the results of a public vote, along with the verdict of a panel of expert judges, the winners of the Best Actor and Actress, Villain of the Year, Best Newcomer, Scene of the Year and more are revealed. Postponed from Saturday. 23:00 News 23:50 Lord Lucan: My Husband, the Truth 00:50 The Cube 01:40 Jackpot247 04:00 Tonight 04:25 Loose Women 05:10 ITV Nightscreen
07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:35 Frasier 11:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 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 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 Big Brother 14:10 News 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:20 Film Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News
21:00 Tried and Tasted: The Ultimate Shopping List Michel Roux Jr. and a panel test apple pie, whisky and lamb shanks.
21:00 The Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright tries to save the life of a cow whose uterus prolapsed while calving. Elsewhere, Julian Norton goes head-to-head with a 300kg boar named Donald, who does not want to part with his dangerous tusks. Back at the practice, some of the team have an unenviable task when 13 ferrets are brought in.
21:30 Supershoppers Anna and Andi visit the snack aisle and find out that Lidl isn’t as cheap as you might expect. The programme also peeks into the future to sample onehour supermarket delivery, pitting Sainsbury’s against mighty Amazon. 22:00 One Born Every Minute Sarah’s expecting twins. She and her mum Pat are both midwives and have to overcome their professional concerns to concentrate on the babies’ safe arrival. 23:00 First Dates 00:05 24 Hours in A&E 01:05 Music on 4 01:35 Bizarre ER 02:25 The World’s Weirdest Weather
20:00 MotoGP Championship Series Highlights from the sixth round of this year’s world championship.
22:00 Our Dream Hotel lex Polizzi comes to the aid of hoteliers who are just starting out in the hospitality industry. Her first port of call is an imposing Victorian mansion in the Orkneys which has been bought by a family from Brighton. 23:00 Big Brother 00:05 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 01:05 My Mum’s Hotter Than Me! 02:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Wentworth
07:10 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:35 Vanderpump Rules 08:20 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:35 Scorpion 11:25 Below Deck 12:25 Vanderpump Rules 13:20 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 Love Island 23:00 Family Guy ITV 3 07:25 Heartbeat 08:30 Where the Heart Is 09:30 Wild at Heart 10:35 Judge Judy 12:00 Road to Avonlea 13:00 Sherlock Holmes 14:10 Heartbeat 15:10 The Royal 16:15 Wild at Heart 17:20 Man About the House 17:55 Rising Damp 18:20 George and Mildred 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Long Lost Family 22:00 It’ll Be Alright on the Night 23:00 Law & Order: UK ITV 4 07:20 Minder 08:20 The Chase 09:25 The Motorbike Show 11:25 The Isle of Man TT 12:25 River Monsters 13:30 Live: The French Open Tennis 21:00 Superbikes: When Britain Ruled the World 22:00 The Isle of Man TT 23:00 Critérium du Dauphiné Cycling
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Wednesday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 The Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Rip Off Britain: Food 12:45 Close Calls: On Camera 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 !mpossible 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Yes Chef 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 21:00 Eat Well for Less? Gregg and Chris have a challenge on their hands with the Rielly family from Middlesex, whose plentiful problems lead them to explore carbohydrates. Plus, Chris investigates the baffling difference in price between cheap table salt and high end sea salt to find out if it’s ever worth paying more. 22:00 The Met: Policing London Police deal with the stabbing of a young man in Hackney over a Bank Holiday weekend, but as he is taken to hospital another emergency call comes in, and a second stabbing has also taken place less than a mile away. Meanwhile, detectives from The Met Police's Sexual Offences Unit try to gather evidence against a man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman and deal with staff in newsagents and supermarkets who have been targeted by masked gunmen. 23:00 News 23:45 Room 101: Extra Storage 00:25 Doctor in the House 01:25 Weather 01:30 News
07:00 Emergency Rescue Down Under 07:30 Rip Off Britain: Food 08:15 Yes Chef 09:00 See Hear 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Two Tribes 14:30 Family Finders 15:15 Red Rock 16:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 16:45 Elephant Diaries 17:15 Highlands: Wild Heart of Scotland 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Springwatch Unsprung 20:00 Great Continental Railway Journeys Michael Portillo embarks on a journey from the Swiss Alps to the shores of Lake Geneva. 20:30 Great British Menu It’s the main course and all three chefs are cooking Welsh lamb in hope of impressing. 21:00 Springwatch Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan catch up on all the wildlife action that has taken place over in the last 24 hours. 22:00 Horizon BBC Filmmaker Natalie Hewit spends three months in Antarctica following the work of the everyday heroes who have been challenged to move a vital polar research station. 23:00 White Gold 23:30 Election Spy 23:35 Newsnight 00:40 Fall of an American Icon 01:40 OneDay International Cricket 02:30 Countryfile 03:25 Mexico: Earth’s Festival of Life 04:25 Natural World 05:25 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 Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories 16:00 Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale The Sharmas try to quell gossip. 20:30 Coronation Street Ken makes a decision. 21:00 Tonight at the London Palladium The variety show from the West End theatre continues, featuring some of the UK's best-loved comedians and entertainers, including performances by American rock band Blondie, Olly Murs and Louisa Johnson, Adam Hess, Paul Zerdin, Imelda May, and the cast of the new production Bat Out of Hell The Musical. 22:00 Holiday Horrors: Caught on Camera Documentary series looking at what can go wrong on holiday, including a ski trip that became a fight for survival, a horrific case of sunburn, and what happened when a wildfire spread across the holiday hotspot of Javea in Spain. Presented by Jamie Theakston. 23:00 News 23:50 On Assignment 00:25 Film Elizabeth: The Golden Age (PG) 02:25 Jackpot247 04:00 1000 Heartbeats 04:50 ITV Nightscreen
07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:35 Frasier 11:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 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 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 Ackley Bridge A sixpart school drama series set in a Yorkshire mill town with a largely divided white and Asian population, as two formerly isolated comprehensive schools are merged into a brand new academy. In the first episode, English teacher Emma gets a shock when she finds out she's now working with her exboyfriend, while best friends Missy and Nas attend school together for the first time. 22:00 24 Hours in A&E Judith, who’s 79, is airlifted to St George’s after being involved in a road traffic collision. Consultant Will is concerned that she may have a pelvic fracture and life-threatening internal bleeding. 23:00 Fargo 00:05 24 Hours in Police Custody 01:10 Naked Attraction 02:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares 02:55 Film Take Me Home Tonight (15) 04:35 Location, Location, Location
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 The Hotel Inspector 13:10 News 13:15 Big Brother 14:10 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 NCIS 16:20 Film - A Deadly Affair 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Police Interceptors Officers chase car thieves through the Essex suburbs, break up a nightclub fight and tackle some boy racers in sunny Southend. 21:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors Dr Muki Sri treats a young man for an ear cyst before discovering that he is suffering from long-term depression. What seems like a simple case of tummy ache for young Vishvas shows all the signs of appendicitis. Leslie’s legs are covered in mysterious bruises but he has no memory of injuring them. 22:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! In Staffordshire agents try to collect nearly £2,500 in unpaid parking fines, while officers Matt and Garry head to the West Midlands to recover £4,500 owed from a debtor to his former girlfriend. Elsewhere, agents travel to London looking to collect £3,000 owed by a taxi company. 23:00 Big Brother 00:05 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 01:05 Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole 02:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Wentworth
07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:35 Vanderpump Rules 08:20 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 The Cube 10:35 Scorpion 11:25 Below Deck 12:25 Vanderpump Rules 13:20 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 Love Island 23:00 The Keith and Paddy Picture Show 23:30 Family Guy ITV 3 07:00 Man About the House 07:25 Heartbeat+ 08:25 Where the Heart Is 09:25 Wild at Heart 10:30 Judge Judy 11:55 Road to Avonlea 12:55 The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes 14:05 Heartbeat 15:05 The Roya 16:10 Wild at Heart 17:15 Man About the House 17:50 Rising Damp 18:20 George and Mildred 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Lewis 23:00 Law & Order: UK ITV 4 07:00 Minder 08:00 Tommy Cooper 08:35 The Chase 09:30 The Motorbike Show 10:30 The Isle of Man TT 11:30 River Monsters 12:30 River Monsters 13:30 Live: The French Open Tennis 21:00 The Unrideables 22:00 The Isle of Man TT 23:00 Critérium du Dauphiné Cycling
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07:00 Emergency Rescue Down Under 07:30 Rip Off Britain: Food 08:15 Yes Chef 09:00 Bake Off Crème de la Crème 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 14:00 Two Tribes 14:30 Family Finders 15:15 Red Rock 16:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 16:45 Elephant Diaries 17:15 Highlands: Wild Heart of Scotland 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Springwatch Unsprung 20:00 Great Continental Railway Journeys Michael Portillo continues his travels through Switzerland. 20:30 Great British Menu It’s the dessert course and the last chance for the chefs to secure a place cooking for the judges so all three chefs are feeling the pressure. 21:00 Springwatch Michaela Strachan and Chris Packham report live on all the latest action from the National Trust’s Sherborne Estate. 22:00 Paula Mac tries to recover from the attack but faces fierce repercussions at work. Meanwhile, James is facing charges. 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 Frankie Boyle’s New World Order 00:10 Election Spy 00:15 Cricket 01:05 Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 02:05 Dara and Ed’s Road to Mandalay 03:05 Second Chance Summer: Tuscany 04:05 This Is BBC Two
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 News 15:00 Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories 16:00 Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Finn makes matters worse. 20:30 Tonight Jonathan Maitland investigates the rise in complaints about poorly built houses and controversial leasehold contracts. 21:00 Emmerdale Finn and Ross make a discovery. 21:30 Joanna Lumley’s Postcards Joanna recalls the second half of her journey along the Nile. She learns how the waters at the source of the river in Uganda are believed to have powers of healing and gets accidentally baptised and Joanna also goes on safari. 22:00 Car Crash Britain: Including a woman who got more than she bargained for crossing the road, an HGV balancing act in high winds and Britain’s worst parking mishaps. 22:55 Election 2017: The Results As the polls close, Tom Bradby heads ITV’s election night coverage of the battle for Number 10, with Robert Peston, Professor Jane Green and Professor Colin Rallings.
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DOUBLE CROSS-WORD Solve the Double Cross-Word puzzle using either the standard or cryptic clues, the answers are exactly the same.
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1 Recasts confused thespian (7) 5 Laid out, exhausted (5) 8 Refunds are best when resolved (7) 9 Sailor to employ battery (5) 10 Note: dead, but cheer up! (5) 11 The gate Len made is very posh (7) 12 Preserved whilst under the influence (6) 14 Claim everything, for example, to the East (6) 17 The result of a Serbia landing field (3,4) 19 Ed and Pat have become so skilled (5) 22 Small company has mass disorder (5) 23 Name one hybrid woodland plant (7) 24 A loyal subject of Belgium (5) 25 Is attentive to some of the novelist ensemble (7)
1 Have the same opinion as eager drunk (5) 2 I bit a broken bone (5) 3 Former team leader’s about me limit (7) 4 She’s as strange as parts of a window (6) 5 Climb up a series of notes (5) 6 Imitate bird, running behind (7) 7 The stage discovered at in there (7) 12 Risk 50 in part of the church (7) 13 Tell the story about near rat (7) 15 Layabouts’ footwear (7) 16 Remember to ‘phone again (6) 18 By the sound of it, I’ll row (5) 20 Call up the first girl outside, all right! (5) 21 Set up and about elders, for example (5)
1 Female performer (7) 5 Tired out (5) 8 Refunds (7) 9 Mistreatment (5) 10 Uplift (5) 11 Stylish (7) 12 Tinned (6) 14 Declare (6) 17 Military establishment (3,4) 19 Skilled (5) 22 Pandemonium (5) 23 Woodland plant (7) 24 Feudal lord (5) 25 Pays attention (7) Down 1 Concur (5) 2 Shin bone (5) 3 Farthest (7) 4 Waistbands (6) 5 Extent (5) 6 Match (7) 7 Auditorium (7) 12 Church area (7) 13 Tell (7) 15 Idlers (7) 16 Remember (6) 18 Gangway (5) 20 Summon up (5) 21 Woody plants (5)
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Across 1 According to the Old Testament, which ancient city near the Dead Sea was destroyed (with Sodom) by God for the vice and depravity of its inhabitants? (8) 7 Light narrow boat with both ends sharp is usually propelled by paddling? (5) 8 Name of a subdivision of a written composition that consists of one or more sentences that deals with one point and begins on a new, indented, line? (9) 9 Measuring 9,529,063 square kilometres (3,679,192 square miles), which is the fourth largest country in the world? (3) 10 What first name was shared by the French fashion designer Saint Laurent and the French stage and film actor and popular cabaret singer Montand? (4) 11 What type of tented variety show usually includes feats of physical skill and performances by clowns? (6) 13/7D Ernest Evans is the real name of which American singer who introduced The Twist into Britain in 1960? (6,7) 14 Surname of the Irish-born actor who played Oskar Schindler in the 1993 Steven Spielberg film Schindler’s List? (6) 17 See 20 18 Substance with penetrating persistent odour, obtained from a sac beneath the
abdominal skin of the male of a certain type of deer used as a perfume fixative? (4) 20/17 Melvin Kaminsky is the real name of which American actor, writer director, and theatrical producer whose films include The Producers, Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles and Silent Movie? (3,6) 22 Which coastal town in north-western Egypt was the site of two major battles between British and Axis forces in 1942 during World War II? (2,7) 23 What name is given to the fruit of the oak tree? (5) 24 According to Homer, who was king of Ithaca, son of Laertes and Anticleia (the daughter of Autolycus of Parnassus), and father, by his wife, Penelope, of Telemachus? (8) Down 1 Which 1959 Stephen Sondheim/Jule Styne musical contains the songs Let Me Entertain You and Everything’s Coming up Roses? (5) 2 Surname of the French mime artiste who created the clown character Bip? (7) 3 Which city is the capital of Latvia? (4) 4 Name of a ballet duet by a man and woman or a mixed trio displaying difficult
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Improve your Spanish - Clues in Spanish, answer in English or vice versa. Across 1 Duck (bird) (4) 3 Puddle (6) 8 Ruibarbo (7) 9 Machos (biología) (5) 10 Aprender (5) 11 Respuestas (contestaciones) (7) 12 Liso (terreno, superficie) (6) 14 Navy (ships) (6) 18 Statue (7) 20 Heather (botánico) (5) 22 Weak (person, limb, constitution) (5) 23 With you (7) 24 Ball (tennis, cricket, golf etc) (6)
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feats of balance, lifting, or spinning? (6) 5 First name of the late husband of HRH Princess Alexandra of Kent? (5) 6 Which country located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea is bounded to the north and east by Syria and to the south by Israel? (7) 7 See 13 Across 12 Name given to the part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis? (7) 13 Which war between the Russians and the British, French, and Ottoman Turkish lasted from October 1853 to February 1856? (7) 15 Which group’s British top 10 hit singles include Cool For Cats, Up The Junction and Labelled With Love? (7) 16 Britt who has been married to actor Peter Sellers and musician Slim Jim Phantom? (6) 17 What body fluid contains a pigment called haemoglobin? (5) 19 What name is given to either of two narrative and historical books of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture (the 11th and 12th books of the Old Testament)? (5) 21 In which 1975 Stephen Spielberg film does a man-eating shark cause havoc off the Long Island coast? (4)
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Last Week’s Solutions Quizword Across: 1/6 Annie Get Your Gun, 7 Yello, 8 Al Martino, 9 Ear, 10 Tuba, 11 Sonnet, 13 Snakes, 14 Benson, 17 Searle, 18 Boyd, 22 New Yorker, 23 Spike, 24 Apostles. Down: 1 Avast, 2 Namibia, 3 Ebro, 4 Edison, 5 Sleet, 7 Younger, 12 Cezanne, 13 Swedish, 15 Snorkel, 16 Blow-Up, 17 Syria, 19/20 Doris Day, 21 Dons. Double Crossword Across: 1 Suspect, 5 Carve, 8 Orifice, 9 Aired, 10 Elect, 11 Engrave, 12 Sniper, 14 Crisis, 17 Ice caps, 19 Grasp, 22 Intro, 23 Evening, 24 Shame, 25 Tassels. Down: 1 Scope, 2 Smile, 3 Epistle, 4 Teeter, 5 Clang, 6 Rereads, 7 Endless, 12 Spirits, 13 Inertia, 15 Regress, 16 Assent, 18 Abode, 20 Agile, 21 Pages. Quickie Across: 1 Emit, 4 Dames, 9 Earring, 10 Shape, 11 Speak, 12 Servile, 13 Themed, 15 Asleep, 19 Deposit, 21 Resin, 23 Torso, 24 Imagine, 25 Steps, 26 Tier. Down: 2 Marge, 3 Trickle, 4 Digest, 5 Miser, 6 Seaside, 7 Bedsit, 8 Mete, 14 Empires, 16 Servant, 17 Ponder, 18 Ethics, 19 Dote, 20 Slope, 22 Smile.
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Technology
RICHARD CAVENDER
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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: Joya wanted to know how to check whether she had the correct update installed to help protect against ransomware.
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HI Richard, I was hoping you might write about the new ransomware attack this week......As you know, I have a HP laptop purchased from yourself and running windows 7. I looked on Microsoft support before installing an upgrade marked as important and there was 'an important message’ displayed that if you were running Windows 7 then it was recommended that you download & install Microsoft Security Bulletin MS17-010 as a patch. This linked to the Microsoft Upgrade catalogue where I could not see anything about Windows 7 or this patch as all the upgrades had KB....... numbers. Therefore, I have done nothing except kept normal updates current for Windows 7.Can you advise?Many thanks Joya
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Hi Joya, yes this is indeed the update that you need to have installed to protect against the type of ransomware attack seen recently in the press. You can check if its installed in Windows 7, 8 and 10 by reviewing the Windows Update History, alternatively you can just download and install the update, if its already installed you won’t cause any hard by re-installing it. You can find this update and its download options at the following address…
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms17-010.aspx …you must download the update that relates to your version and service pack of Windows. I must point out however, this is not a “cure” for these type of virus’s, it’s more like a vaccine, you can still get badly infected if you directly come in contact with the virus, you should always have a good backup in place, away from your computer and check it regularly.
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Swedish Success
Sweden’s Alex Noren carded a brilliant course record 10-under-par 62 to win the 2017 BMW PGA Championship by two strokes from Italy’s Francesco Molinari on an extraordinary Sunday at Wentworth. The Swede's stunning effort set a clubhouse target of 11-under 277, which he then spent more than two and half hours watching the on-course leaders fail to match! The 34-year-old holed eight birdies and an eagle to finish on 11 under, with Italy's Francesco Molinari moving up to second after a four-under 68. Sweden's Henrik Stenson (68), Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts (65) and Japan's Hideto Tanihara (68) were two back. England's Graeme Storm (68) was the top home nations player on seven under. He was joined by Ireland's Shane Lowry and Australia's Andrew Dodt, who jointly led overnight with Branden Grace but finished with a one-over 73. South African Grace trailed Noren by two shots with seven holes remaining but his challenge effectively ended with a double bogey on the 11th after he failed to hack his ball out of a ditch and was then forced to take a penalty drop. World number 13 Noren, who began 10 pairings ahead of the final group, told Sky Sports: "It feels amazing. I've been in the players' lounge for the last two hours. I was so nervous. It finally went my way." He was seven shots off the lead following a double-bogey on the last hole on Saturday, but made it to the turn in 31 and picked up further birdies on the 12th, 13th, 14th and 16th. Noren then capped off a brilliant display with an eagle at the last after his five-iron approach from 204 yards finished just four feet from the pin. "I've been envious of the champions of the past," added the Swede, who won £894,000. "I looked at the score a lot at the 12th and 13th holes - I didn't have a clue what I was going to shoot."
Though they may be very close to the same surface, the fringe and the green are two very different places, writes JOHN FARMER. This is especially true when you begin talking about the rules that apply to each location. Specifically, the rules that apply to what you can and cannot do when your ball is on the green or on the fringe. Fixing a ball mark just seems like it is always the right thing to do. After all, we have all suffered the consequences of playing on greens where people seem to always forget to fix their ball marks. They leave nasty scars that can take weeks to heal. However, before you bend down to fix a ball mark, you need to make sure that you are doing it in a legal fashion. If your ball is not yet on the green, you are not allowed to fix any ball mark or pitch mark that is anywhere other than on the green. For example, if you end up on the fringe and there is a ball mark on the fringe that is in your line, you may not fix it. However, if the ball mark is on the green, then you are entitled to fix it. In fact, any ball mark that is on the green can always be fixed. But, be very careful, you have to make sure that the mark is indeed a ball mark. As per rule 16-1c, the only other damage that you can fix is damage from an old hole plug. If the damage is caused by anything else, like spikes, a slammed club, or just a random scar, you may not attempt to repair it until you have finished the hole. Ball marks off the putting surface may be fixed before the completion of the hole, but only after your ball has made it to the green. So, if you land your approach shot in the fringe and your ball ends up right behind your ball mark, don’t touch it! Hit your chip shot and then, only after your ball has come to rest on the green, should you go back and fix the ball mark in the fringe. If you do violate this rule, the penalty is two strokes. Quite a hefty consequence for a common courtesy! Another big difference between your ball lying in the fringe or on the green is whether or not you can mark your ball. On the green, you may mark and clean your ball at any time. On the fringe, however, you may only mark your ball if you are requested to do so by an opponent. Rule 22-2 states that, if you are off the green, you cannot just lift your ball because you think it is in someone’s way, you must be requested to do so. And, if you are asked to lift your ball, you may not clean it. You must lift it and replace it exactly as it lay prior to being marked. If you lift your ball when it lies off the putting surface without the action being requested by another player, your penalty is one stroke in accordance with rule 18-2a. Now, once your ball is marked, you may think that the rulings stop, but they don’t. In fact, it actually gets a little more complicated. I’ll do my best to simplify the many different scenarios and decisions that involve ball markers. Basically, your ball marker may be intentionally moved only if it is in the line of another player and they request for it to be moved. Accidental movement of your ball marker is without penalty if the movement is a result of the moving of loose impediments or in the act of measuring your ball. Also, if your ball marker is moved during the act of marking the ball, it is without penalty. This is important because tapping down your ball marker with your putter is considered to be part of the act of marking. So, if you tap down your marker and it moves or sticks to your putter, you are not subject to penalty. However, if your marker moves in any of these situations, it must be returned to its original location. If a player replaces his ball without relocating his marker to the original spot and then plays from an incorrect position, he is subject to penalty under rule 20-7.If the marker is moved outside of one of the given exceptions, he is subject to penalty under rule 20-1 or 18-2 depending on the cause of the motion. Marking your ball seems like a simple act, but don’t let your guard down just because your ball is in your pocket. Although the situations become complicated and difficult to interpret, moving your marker can result in a costly penalty. If you want to have some fun, you can begin to read some of the crazy rulings and decisions that apply to ball markers. You may be surprised how easy it can be to break the rules when you’re on or around the green!
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The first leg of this Preferente semi-final clash saw a cracking thousandplus attendence at the Rojales stadium last Saturday evening, with the visitors probably content to take the tie all-square into the second leg this Sunday afternoon with a 6.00 pm kick-off. That was doubly so when they played the last 25 minutes of the match after Paiporta had a player sent off for a second yellow card. The winners of the tie will take on the victors of the match-up between Beniganim and Onda, which also saw the
first leg finish one-all. Thader created more chances to win the first leg on Saturday, and come this Sunday it will finally be seen how much they will live to regret those squandered opportunities. Benja silenced the locals when he put Paiporta ahead in the 17th minute, after Dani Lucas had a good early chance to put Thader ahead. A good shout for a Thader penalty on the halfhour mark was turned down by referee Jordan Jorqués, and Arias came close to levelling matters before the interval. The home fans had
something to cheer about when Dani Lucas put Thader back on level terms after an hour, and then after Cano was sent off for a second caution six minutes later, it seemed that it was Thader’s match to win. Paiporta’s defence held up well as they wanted to keep the priceless draw in the bag, and so it was despite good efforts from Dani Lucas and Adrian. Logically Paiporta go in as favourites this Sunday, but based on this first meeting, it promises to be a tight return affair at the Valencia Province.
Columbian cyclist Johnatan Cañaveral won the La Vuelta de Alicante, which returned last weekend after a ten year break. Over 20 teams took part in the three day event, which showcased possible cycling
stars of the future. Murcia’s Fran García Rus won the final day stage that started and finished in Alicante City on Sunday, and did so in dramatic fashion after snatching the stage victory by beating Russian
Arseny Nikiforov in a sprint finish to the line. The previous day saw the competitors set off in the stage between Rojales (pictured below) to Ibi, after the action started in Orihuela on the Friday.
One Way Traffic
Tug’s Double Tug Wilson in the RS Quba Kiwi was the winner of the latest two races for the SAMM (Sailing Association Mar Menor) held last month. The two Sailfish 18’s were first away for the morning race, followed ten minutes later by one two man and five single handed dinghies for the planned four lap race. Due to the wind conditions the pace was slow and unexciting so the Race Officer shortened the race to three laps. The wind
was up to nine knots by the start of the second race in the afternoon, and gradually increased to 12 knots, which produced the excitement missing in the first race. The finish was difficult, requiring a tack to finish up-wind. The RS Quba Kiwi got it wrong and hit the finish mark requiring a 360° penalty and re-finish After the handicaps were applied, the RS Quba Kiwi with Tug Wilson at the helm was found to have won both races despite the mishap at the finish of the second c o n test!
Torrevieja Cricket Club crumbled to a comprehensive seven wicket defeat at the hands of Sporting Alfas last weekend to get maximum points in the latest in the Eastern and Central Cricket League fixture. The one-sided affair began when Alfas won the toss and put home side Torrevieja into bat. Ciaran
Guichard went early but after 18 overs, Torry were at a respectable 87 for 2. The middle order then folded as three wickets fell on 87, with Torrevieja dismissed for just 104, with 8 wickets tumbling for just 17 runs! Kieran Perman for Alfas took 6 for 34 in his 5 over spell. After losing an early wicket, Jack Perman stayed
solid and ended with 80 not out. Alfas did lose a couple more wickets but reached their target in just 15 overs to inflict the expected defeat in double-quick time. Alfas took 20 points, and Torry just 3 points. Torrevieja's next home match is on Saturday June 17th against La Manga.
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Friday 2nd June 2017
Barca’s Consolation
Valverde’s Challenge
Costly Misses
ELCHE 1 REUS 1
BARCELONA 3 ALAVES 1 Lionel Messi was inspired as Barcelona beat Alaves to secure the Copa del Rey for the third year running on Saturday. It gave coach Luis Enrique a winning send-off in his final match after three years in charge at the Nou Camp. Ibai Gomez hit the post for Alaves before Messi scored his 54th goal of the season with a 20-yard curler. Theo Hernandez bent in a free-kick to equalise, but Neymar turned in from close range and then Messi played in Paco Alcacer right on half-time. It has been a disappointing season for Barcelona, who finished runners-up to Real Madrid in La Liga and were eliminated from the Champions League by Juventus in the quarter-finals. They did at least restore some pride with victory over last season's second division champions in what was the final match to be played at Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon Stadium.
Taxing Times
Barcelona’s President Josep Maria Bartomeu (pictured) has confirmed the unsurprising news that Ernesto Valverde will be their new coach for the 2017-18 season. The 53-year-old stepped down after four seasons in a second spell at Athletic Bilbao last week and was widely expected to take over from retiring coach Luis Enrique this summer. Barca had promised an announcement after the Copa del Rey final and a statement on Monday confirmed Valverde as the new coach on a two-year deal sanctioned by the board. "I have spoken personally with Ernesto Valverde and I told him of our decision," said Maria Bartomeu. "He said he is very excited and very happy, that it's a great challenge to come in as head coach of Barca.” "There is time to talk about why we chose him. We know he has ability, his knowledge and his experience”. "He loves youth football and he has a special style, similar to what we do at Barca. He has philosophy similar to Barca's and trains the way we like to train." Luis Enrique's three-year tenure yielded nine trophies, including a third successive Copa as Barca beat Alaves 3-1 at the Vicente Calderon on Saturday night (see left). The Asturian announced earlier this year that he would not be renewing his contract and Barca began to look at a number of candidates. Valverde, twice considered in the past, topped a list that also included Jorge Sampaoli, Ronald Koeman and Luis Enrique's assistant, Juan Carlos Unzue. Born in Extremadura, Valverde spent two years at Barca as a player under Johan Cruyff between 1988 and 1990. As a coach, he won the Spanish Supercopa at Athletic - by beating Barca in 2015 - as well as three Greek titles and two cups with Olympiacos, while he also led Espanyol to a UEFA Cup final in 2007. Nicknamed El Txingurri (which means bee in Basque) in his playing days, Valverde has also coached Valencia and Villarreal.
Elche’s two year stay in the Segunda Division could well end this weekend, after the llicitanos failed to win a must-win clash with Reus on Sunday evening. Though some of the sides obliged them by losing, Alcorcon ripped up the form book to beat secondplaced Girona, and they are the last team in the safe zone, three points above Elche, with just six points remaining to be played for. The only meek consolation for the Ilicitanos was that they ended their run of defeats at six, but their inability to score once again proved to be a costly Achilles Heel in a match that should have bagged three priceless points for them. As it is, this Sunday’s trip to fifth-placed Cadiz could see Elche’s return to division 2B sealed after a 19 year absence, a far cry from the not so long ago Primera days under coach Fran Escriba. Pelayo(pictured at the top) looked the most dangerous of the Elche players on Sunday and had a number of chances to put his side in front both in the first half, and early in the second period, where Elche dominated possession, and Reus were happy to just counter-attack. It was one of those breakaways that saw Vítor Silva beat keeper Juan Carlos in the 72nd minute, but four minutes later, having been barely on the pitch for seconds, subsitute Sory Kaba scored with a great header to put Elche back in the hunt. It was always hands to the pump for Elche who bombarded Reus, with Pelayo appearing to be unlucky to have a potential winning goal disallowed for offside. That’s exactly what happens when relegation is pretty much all but a done deal.
Cool It Down De Gea Battle
Prosecutors are considering whether Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo should face charges over allegations by Spain's tax agency that he defrauded the authorities of 15 million euro between 2011 and 2014. Prosecutors said they have until the end of June to decide whether to charge the Real Madrid star, based on evidence from an investigation by tax officials. The alleged irregularities were mostly related to money that Ronaldo had in the Virgin Islands. Tax officials said Ronaldo adjusted his tax declarations and paid an extra six million euro in 2014. Prosecutors said that if they decided to charge him, and if the Portugal captain was subsequently found guilty by a court, he would face a prison sentence of at least 15 months. However, it would be unlikely he would go to jail as a first-time offender under Spanish legal rules.
The Spanish soccer players' union has asked for an urgent meeting with La Liga bosses to ask that games in the summer months take place at night to avoid playing when temperatures are hottest. The La Liga Primera season finished a fortnight ago, but the Segunda division still has two weeks remaining and four playoff games. Play-off games in other divisions are also still to take place. "The time has come to see if the league is only committed to television operators or whether they also care about the health of those on the pitch and on the stands," Xavi Oliva, managing director of AFE, told reporters. Oliva said the organisation was also concerned about games at the start of next season in Spain's hottest, asking that the organisers set kick off times according to likely temperatures where games are taking place. The AFE has asked for the league and the Spanish soccer federation, the RFEF, to allow referees to stop play for water breaks, as occurred in the 2014 World Cup. "By doing this we can be sure that the footballers and other actors in the sport can do their job safely and that fans can enjoy the spectacle of football in the right conditions."
Manchester United hope to resist Real Madrid's attempts to sign goalkeeper David de Gea again this summer. De Gea, 26, was left out of United's Europa League final line-up last month in favour of Sergio Romero. United have noted reports in the Spanish media, which tend to be the prelude to a concerted effort to sign a player when a club knows negotiations are not going to be straightforward. However, the Old Trafford club feel they are in a better position to reject Real than they were two years ago. In August 2015, De Gea had just entered the final year of his contract.His current deal lasts until 2019 and he also has the option to extend for an additional season. Senior United sources also say De Gea has not asked for a move, or expressed any discontent with his present situation.
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Bowls Finals
The 2017 Línea Directa Spanish National Bowls Championship finished last Saturday at the Quesada Bowls Club, with a fortnight of great bowling and a number of very close games and the finals certainly didn’t disappoint. The Ladies Singles was an all-Quesada affair, with Carol Broomfield playing club mate Jacqui Johnston (pictured with Men’s champion Brian Robertson). Broomfield struggled to play to her usual form while Johnston bowled consistently to become the 2017 champion. The final of the Men’s Singles was a high quality contest, with Mazarron’s Brian Robertson up against John Rimmer of Country Bowls. Rimmer started in top form building up a match winning 11-0 lead, however Robertson pegged back to trail by just 2 shots at 14-12. Rimmer then picked up a 4 on the next end. A single to Robertson was followed by a 2 to his opponent and the score stood at 20-14, with Rimmer only needing a single shot to claim the title. The last shot is quite often the hardest to get and so it proved with Brian Robertson winning the remaining 4 ends to take the title. In the Mixed Triples the San Miguel team of Noel Davis, Gail and Fred Willshire played against last year’s Champions, Grace, Robert and Graham Cathcart of Teide, Tenerife. The San Miguel trio were on top form and took the title after only 17 ends. The Mixed Pairs saw two non-local teams. Mother and son, Grace and Graham Cathcart of Teide taking on David Sewell and Jan Dando of Indalo. This final produce some superb bowling and with the Teide pairing needing 4 shots on the last end to force an extra end, Graham Cathcart killed the off the end. In the replayed leg Sewell put in a great bowl so that the 4 wasn’t possible as the Indalo pair took the Mixed Pairs title. The Ladies Pairs was once again a San Miguel/Quesada affair. Peta Rhodes and Carol Broomfield (last year’s losing finalists) were looking to go one better, while Gail Willshire and Lynn Greenland were attempting to retain the title for San Miguel, won last year by club mates Lin Miller and Chris Parsons. The game was very close and produced some great shots, but it was the Willshire-Greenland pair who took the trophy back to San Miguel. The Men’s Pairs had one of last year’s Champions, Paul Parkes, playing with new partner Pat Heaney representing the Emerald Isle, against the popular father and son pairing of Gary and Johnny Raby of San Miguel. All four played great bowls, with the game going down to the wire, but the Raby’s took the honours. Afterwards, National Director, Bob Donnelly, thanked all the sponsors, the co-ordinators, umpires, markers and scoreboard flippers. He gave special thanks to the Championship committee for their work before and during the event. Thanks also were given to both venues at Quesada and Greenlands who gave up their greens free of charge.
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"Rookie" Alonso
McLaren Honda Andretti driver Fernando Alonso has been named as Rookie of the Year for the 2017 running of the Indianapolis 500 last weekend. Despite having been consigned to a 24th-place finish when engine failure stopped him on lap 180 of 200, the Spaniard beat the race's highest-finishing rookie Ed Jones to the honours. Jones took the chequered flag in third, finishing 0.528s off race winner Takuma Sato. The award was decided by a media vote, which is based evenly on four criteria - a) the driver's skill, b) sportsmanship, c) accessibility and conduct during the month, d) finishing position. Two-time Formula 1 champion Alonso qualified fifth for his Indy 500 debut and led 27 laps, and he was running seventh when his Honda engine failed. “The racing was fun,” Alonso said. “We were up there leading the race and on the red flag we were leading. It was a very nice surprise to come here with these big guys and be competitive.”
Valuable Reds
Manchester United is the most valuable football club in Europe, being worth about three billion euros, according to business services group KPMG. The Europa League winners top KPMG's analysis of top sides' "enterprise value", putting it ahead of La Liga's Real Madrid and Barcelona. The study analysed broadcasting rights, profitability, popularity, sporting potential and stadium ownership. In the study of 32 teams, Real are second behind United on 2.97 billion euro; Barcelona third on 2.76 billion euro, and Bayern Munich fourth on 2.44 billion euro. Andrea Sartori, KPMG's global head of sports and the report's author, said the overall value of the football industry had grown over the past year. "While this is partially explained by football's broadcasting boom, the internationalisation of the clubs' commercial operations, their investment into privatelyowned and modern facilities, and overall more sustainable management practices, are also key reasons for this growth," he said. Spain was the only country with two clubs reporting an "enterprise value" above two billion euros, namely Real Madrid and Barcelona. The report is based on financial and non-financial information from the 201415 and 2015-16 football seasons.
The Lions Land
The British and Irish Lions should not worry about their "difficult schedule", head coach Warren Gatland says. The 41-man squad arrived in Auckland on Wednesday, and were greeted at the airport by a traditional Maori welcoming ceremony. The tourists touched down after their 11,500-mile, two-day trip with the 41-strong squad and staff greeted by the haka before responding with the Welsh song 'Calon Lan' led by Wales hooker and choirmaster Ken Owens. Owens will not feature this weekend as he continues to recover from an ankle injury, but says he will be in contention for the matches next week against the Blues and Crusaders. "We have four choirmasters - one from each nation - and we decided it was the Welsh turn to sing today," Owens said. "The boys weren't too bad - a work in progress, but a good effort so far. "It's always a great welcome when we come to New Zealand. It's great to experience some of their culture and give some of ours back." Warren Gatland's side begin their 10-match Kiwi tour tomorrow against a Provincial Union XV in Whangerei. You can't dwell on it," Gatland said. "We know what a daunting challenge we face. Everyone is really up for it." After the opener in Whangarei and before the first New Zealand Test, they face the Blues in Auckland on June 7th and the Crusaders in Christchurch on June 10th. Then it's the Highlanders three days later in Dunedin, the Maori All Blacks on June 17th in Rotorua, and the Chiefs in Hamilton on June 20th. They also face the Hurricanes in Wellington on June 27th before the second and third clashes with the All Blacks in early July. Former All Blacks boss Graham Henry has described the schedule as "suicidal". "I've mentioned how difficult the schedule was for 12 months," Warren Gatland said. "So it's a bit ironic people are talking about it now." "You can't change it, so if you let those sorts of things worry you it is going to influence the team. But those tough games will give us nice preparation in terms of getting us ready for the Test series." The Lions will hold a final training session on today before tomorrow's tour opener. The Lions' one and only series victory against the All Blacks came in 1971 but Warren Gatland, who is from New Zealand, will be hoping he can secure a historic second series win. Gatland was head coach in 2013 when the Lions beat Australia 2-1 to claim a first series win in 16 years. The Lions' task could not be harder this time around however with the Rugby World Cup champions welcoming Gatland's touring party. In 2005 the All Blacks, inspired by a mercurial Dan Carter, thrashed the Lions 3-0 to inflict a humiliating whitewash on Sir Clive Woodward's side and the bookies have the hosts as big favourites to see off the tourists again this year. The Lions are widely thought to have the strongest squad in recent memory, but despite the talent at Warren Gatland's disposal, the tourists are 7/2 to beat the All Blacks and secure a historic series win
MAVE’S HAPPY
Spain’s Maverick Vinales says victory at this weekend’s Moto GP in Mugello, Italy is 'crucial' in his bid to win the MotoGP World Championship. Vinales returned to lead the title race after claiming his third win of the season at Le Mans. The 22-year-old holds an advantage of 17 points over Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa heading into the sixth round of the championship and Vinales says he’s feeling confident of his chances on the Movistar Yamaha bike.
SAM’S BACK
Sam Warburton will captain the British and Irish Lions in their opening match of their New Zealand tour against the Provincial Barbarians tomorrow. The flanker will play his first game since suffering a knee injury in April, lining up in an all-Welsh back-row. The Scottish trio of Greig Laidlaw, Tommy Seymour and Stuart Hogg all start, as does Kyle Sinckler, who has yet to start a Test for England. There’s more on the Lions on page 47.
BALE SWEATS IT OUT
Real Madrid and Juventus go head to head at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff this Saturday in what could be an historic Champions League final (kick-off 8.45 pm), but will it be a happy return to Wales for the country's footballing talisman, Gareth Bale? Will he even play on his home turf? Real coach Zinedine Zidane faces a huge call over whether to start Isco or Gareth Bale. The Welshman seems a logical pick considering he will want to impress on home soil, but the 27-year-old has been dogged by injuries this season - the latest a calf problem - with Isco performing admirably in his absence. Real centre-back Pepe looks set to miss out with broken ribs, meaning Raphael Varane will likely continue alongside Sergio Ramos. Zidane's La Liga title winners will become the first ever team to defend the Champions League trophy if they can find a way past Juventus in Wales - but the Italian giants will be no pushovers. Massimiliano Allegri's side successfully defended the Serie A title this term despite losing a number of key players last season, and boast a mean defence with Italian icon Gianluigi Buffon captaining the side. The legendary 39-year-old goalkeeper has yet to win the competition despite a career full of honours, and must keep the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo at bay to add the famous trophy to his glittering collection. Real centre-back Pepe looks set to miss out with broken ribs, meaning Raphael Varane will likely continue alongside Sergio Ramos.
FAVOURITE FRANKIE Tomorrow's 2017 Derby at Epsom (start time 5.30 pm, live on ITV) will be the richest race ever staged in Britain after two horses were added as late entries at a cost of £85,000 each. The addition of Permian, who was successful in the Dante Stakes at York, and last week's Goodwood winner Khalidi, means the total purse for the Classic will be £1.625m. The John Gosden-trained Cracksman (to be ridden by Frankie Dettori, pictured winning on Golden Horn in 2015) is the favourite, with Cracksman beating Permain in April's Derby Trial. Andrew Cooper, Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course at Epsom Downs, commented: “The two supplementary entries, along with the 18 other entries going forward, suggest that we will have a higher than average number of runners for this year’s Investec Derby on Saturday. “The Classic has an open look and certainly there are not many among the potential runners that you can rule out.” Meanwhile the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is to bar inexperienced apprentice jockey Gina Mangan from riding rank outsider Diore Lia . Mangan has only ever ridden one winner - Roscommon in 2009. Prize money was to be donated to Great Ormond Street's children's hospital. The BHA said it had "a responsibility to place the welfare of our participants, equine and human, first".