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rogress on upgrading the N-332 to a dual carriageway in Torrevieja is being held up by the Valencian regional government not having produced a good-enough plan for the development, according to the national government in Madrid. They say that despite the call for changes, they've heard nothing back from the administration for five months. The Public Works Ministry has sent a letter to Torrevieja mayor José Manuel Dolón stating that no budgets can be allocated for the project until the Valencian administration produces a viable plan. Back at the start of April, The Courier reported the concerns from Madrid, and that Dolón wanted to "unblock the paralysed proj-
ect" The Ministry has stated that they have written to the Valencian leadership, adding that there are what they describe as "deficiencies" in their proposals, which were made public months ago. They say that a dozen points needed to be
addressed including land and environmental issues, yet five months on, they say that they have not received any amendments from Valencia. Last autumn Dolón, said that the process to approve the project would start “soon”, and the work would
be done as “quickly as possible”. The previous Torrevieja mayor, Eduardo Dolón, announced in January 2015 that the 32 million euro project would be tendered "soon", but nothing came after that statement, some five months before the local elections.
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an Javier council has got the unanimous backing of all political parties over the specifications for a complete upgrading of the area’s street lighting, with the proj-
ect being tendered at 4.7 million euro. Old lights will be replaced by energy saving LED bulbs leading to an annual saving on electric bills of around
400 thousand euro, according to public services councillor Maria Dolores Ruiz. The councillor said that the new lights would also reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases as well as cutting down on light pollution within the municipality. San Javier mayor, José Miguel Luengo, said that once all the lights had been replaced, the positive environmental impact would be similar to that of planting 20 thousand trees. The project is seen as being one of the most ambitious in recent years in the
Murcia region to improve energy efficiency and to have a positive effect on the environment, with the winning contractor expected to do all the work within a year. The San Javier municipality has been divided into three areas for the tender, namely La Manga; Santiago de la Ribera; and San Javier plus the remaining communities. Over three thousand lights will be replaced across the whole muncipality, with new brackets and poles also being installed where needed.
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Two men, have been arrested by the Guardia Civil for a string burglaries on properties in the Orihuela Costa. The operation from the Guardia in Pilar de la Horadada saw the thieves detained in Torrevieja after one of them was driving in his colleague's car without insurance. with the Guardia discovering stolen items in the vehicle, as well as implements used to break into houses. The duo, aged 49 and 47, were of Spanish and Algerian nationality, with the Guardia saying that they carried out at least five robberies with further investigations pending. An operation was launched lost month, with reports of a spate of house break-ins. Most of the burglaries were carried out as the men cased a potential target and then waited for the home owners to leave before breaking in, though on one occasion they struck at night when the occupants were tucked up in bed. The men had been spotted on CCTV footage, with one of them immediately recognised by the Guardia team, due to having a criminal record. One piece of video showed the robbers waiting patiently for the residents to leave the building before they broke in through a window. That yielded some cash and credit cards, with the crooks then heading off to an ATM to withdraw around three thousand euros in cash. Several thousand pounds had previously been attempted to be taken with other cards from burglaries. The duo have been charged with robbery, as well as the 49-year-old Algerian facing the bonus charge of driving without insurance. The stolen goods that have been recovered by the Guardia have been returned to their owners.
Murcia’s Superior court has officially closed the door on the ill-fated plans to create the Paramount Theme Park in the region at Alhama de Murcia, with the land set to be returned to agricultural use. The court’s litigation department acted on a request from the Ecologistas en Acción group. who wanted the official scrapping of the special plan for the project. The environmentalists said that the theme park would have “invaded” the important lands of the Carrascoy and El Valle regional park. In 2012, a foundation stone was laid in a ceremony at Alhama by the thenMurcia President Ramón Luis Valcárcel, followed by a year-long delay before the doomed project was tendered by the Premursa company. The process then became mired in rows over funding and licenses, despite a 52 million euro award to the Ferrovial com-
pany in the autumn of 2013. That tender floundered due to a lack of money in the Premurasa coffers to pay for it. A begging bowl was then waved in front of potential European investors by Premursa company, who failed to get anything, amidst claims that the Madrid government was also bidding in 2014 to get European grants to bring the Paramount project back to life. Opening date projections came and went and Premursa’s President Jesus Samper died in December 2015, with Premursa in serious financial trouble. The project has yet to be officially cancelled, but the court decision is another symbolic nail in the Paramount coffin, which at least produced a colourful virtual reality display three years ago of what the park would have looked like, if it ever actually opened.
Through The Roof Almost 1.3 million passengers used Alicante-Elche airport in May, which is a rise of over 13 percent on the same month last year. It means the facility is well on course for another record-breaking year in what is the 50th anniversary of the airport. The cumulative figure for 2017 shows passenger numbers at nearly 4.8 million, up by just over 14 percent on 2016. A total of 12.3 million people used the airport last year, some 16.7 percent more than in 2015, which in itself was a record. British passengers accounted for over 45 percent of travellers using Alicante-Elche last month at over 591 thousand, with the next largest foreign contingent standing at just 90 thousand for the Netherlands.
A drunk driver chose the wrong place to show he was over the limit, as he crashed into the wall of a car park belonging to the Orihuela local police, before asking stunned officers whether they had any spare rooms he could stay the night in. The intoxicated man was found be to three times over the limit when he hit the wall of the parking lot at the police HQ in the village of Correntías Medias on Sunday evening. Posting on social media, the Orihuela local police made the point that they did have rooms for the man to stay, which had bars in them.
Do Not Disturb
Rojales council has asked residents not to touch the nests of migratory birds that have appeared around the area in recent weeks. Destruction of the nests used by swallows and swifts can attract a fine of up to 200 thousand euros, according to the council. They say the birds are good news for the area since they can gobble up to 850 flies and mosquitoes a day during the spring and summer seasons.
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Repeat Tragedy
A 32-year old son of a retired police officer, Alejandro Jaén, was killed by a drunk driver on Sunday morning on the N332 in Oliva in Alicante Province. The incident happened just weeks after three triathletes from Jávea lost their lives and two more were injured, when they were knocked down in the same area, also on a Sunday morning. A 25-year-old Dutch
national who lives in Ondara and was behind the wheel of a BMW car, fled the scene, but was caught shortly afterwards by the Guardia Civil and taken for questioning in Gandia. He subsequently tested positive for alcohol and drugs, with a mixture of cocaine, cannabis, and amphetamines in his bloodstream. The two cyclists were hit by the Dutch driver at around 8.10 am. One escaped unhurt, but
Alejandro Jaén was seriously injured and died minutes after the crash. Since the May incident in Oliva, cyclists from around Spain have held demonstrations to call for action against drunken and drugged-up motorists, with ministers promising more testing of motorists for drink and drugs in the morning, as well as the possibility of reducing alcohol limits still further for certain categories of drivers.
Protective Postie
A Torrevieja postman has been given a one year prison sentence and fined 900 euro for not doing his job by holding onto over 200 letters and parcels over a three year period. The sentence was handed down by the Alicante
Provincial Court in Elche, with the unnamed postman mainly hoarding letters from public bodies like banks and electricity companies in his work locker. He also didn't follow the rules in getting signatures for certified mail,
Summer Sizzler
The summer of 2017 could be hotter than normal with experts predicting that temperatures might be above the normal levels for the entire season, after a relatively non-sweltering summer last year.
The state meteorological agency AEMET says this summer has a 50 percent chance of being much warmer than average, and they say that rainfall figures will be around average for the time of year.
The court also handed out a suspended sentence of three years in connection with the man being able to work in a public position, though it was not made clear what motivated him to behave in the way he did in keeping the mail.
Brit Hunted The Guardia Civil are searching for a British taxi driver, after a 42-year-old British woman was found knifed at a villa in the Pina de Campoamor area on Tuesday. He is said to have fled in a stolen Hyundai i10 car. The daughter of Nicola Houghton found her mother lying in a pool of blood with a large knife plunged into her lower back when she went into her villa on Avenida Caballos on the Lomas de Don Juan urbanisation at around 9.00 am. Ms Houghton, who lived in the property with fellow Briton David Grundy, 53, was rushed to Torrevieja Hospital and admitted to the intense care unit after undergoing emergency surgery. Yesterday, medics said that she was out of danger. The Guardia said that they were treating the incident as a case of domestic violence and have been searching for Mr.Grundy, who said to be a taxi driver by trade.
As The Courier went to press, he has still not been found, with the Guardia now raising their search for him
nationally, after their initial alert took in Alicante Province and the Murcia region.
On The Buses
Los Montesinos is bidding for money from the Valencian regional government to create new public bus services linking the town with Torrevieja and Orihuela. Montesinos mayor José Manuel Butrón Sánchez signed the proposal
document to be sent to Valencia, where the regional government announced last year that they are looking to create new bus concessions across the region. The town has currently only got one twice-weekly service to Torrevieja.
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Pricey Benidorm
A night’s accommodation in Benidorm is now, on average, more expensive than a night in Rome, according to research based on data from the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization). When the average price of hotels across all of the different star categories was calculated, Benidorm was ranked slightly below the Italian capital in terms of
Better Rojales
190 thousand euro is to spent improving street lighting and pavements in Rojales thanks to a grant from the Alicante Provincial Council. The six month work will be carried out on Calles Cortes Valencianas, Valentín Fuster, and Francisco Serrano in the town.
Dutch Dispute A row between a Dutch couple in Catral saw a 42year-old man arrested by the local police after he allegedly assaulted his 38-year-old wife and chased her out into the street. The local police stepped in to make an arrest on Saturday evening after they stopped a woman with blood pouring down her face running down the road. She was being pursued by her husband, who was then detained by the officers. The wife was treated at a local health centre, but subsequently did not want to press any charges against her partner, though a report has been filed to the courts anyway.
affordability. The average hotel price in the popular Costa Blanca resort has been shown to be higher than in the previously more expensive destinations of Rome, Mallorca and Sydney. The figures (in British pounds) show that a threestar stay in Benidorm now works out as £65 more expensive than a similar hotel in Sydney; £56 more
expensive than one in Mallorca; and £73 more expensive than a three-star hotel in Rome. Average hotel prices in Benidorm have shot up over the last two years according to the survey because of package tour operators buying up massive blocks of rooms after switching emphasis form trouble-torn areas like Egypt, Turkey, and Tunisia.
Double Rescue
Guardia Civil and local police officers came to the rescue of two young swimmers who got into difficulty at Torrevieja's Cala de los Trabajos last Thursday. The 18 and 20-year-old bathers were in trouble
because of the strong current and waves, with one of them able to reach the rocks before being assisted out of the water. The other male swimmer was thrown a lifebuoy by an officer, which helped him to reach safety.
Fag End Fear Four and a half billion cigarette butts are clogging up rivers, forests, beaches, streets and parks, and take between eight and 12 years to biodegrade, according to the Spanish Pneumology and Chest Surgery Society (SEPAR). This leads to environmental pollution which can cause smoking-related illnesses in non-smokers, since the filters contain a large part of the most harmful substances, according to SEPAR coordinator Dr José Ignacio de Granda. These substances leak out when the filters come into contact with water, causing 'a huge threat to biodiversity' and even contaminating the food supply chain, Dr de Granda says. A number of authorities have taken recent initiatives to try and reduce the number of butts that are dumped, including the introduction of special containers at Torrevieja's beaches.
Keep Them Closed Madrid is to stop men sitting with their legs wide open on public transport as it has declared war on “manspreading”. The city’s Municipal Transportation Company (EMT) plan on installing new signs in all its carriages and vehicles, which they hope will stop the personal space encroaching practise. EMT said the signs will “remind transport users to maintain civic responsibility and respect the personal space of everyone on board”. The sign shows an illustrated man spreading his legs wide apart on a metro seat with a giant red “X” indicating this is unacceptable. The accompanying text asks passengers to “respect the space of others”. The new poster will sit alongside others that edu-
cate passengers about appropriate behaviour when on public transport, prohibiting smoking, eating, drop-
ping litter and putting feet on seats. At this stage it is unclear whether or not a fine will be levied on offenders.
Fugitive Found
Knocked Down
An 88-year-old man was taken to Torrevieja Hospital on Monday lunchtime, after he was hit by a car when he was crossing a street in the centre of Torrevieja.
The elderly Spaniard was struck at around 1.15 pm on Calle Azorín and was treated on the scene by a doctor, before being transferred to hospital.
A British man has been arrested in Ibiza over the murder and dismembering of a woman in Thailand after her remains were found in a suitcase nearly three years ago. Shane Looker, 47, has been the subject of an inter-
national arrest warrant since he became the main suspect, after the young victim's body parts were found in November 2014. Authorities knew that he was hiding out in Ibiza, but could not find him until he took his car in for a service.
The Guardia Civil discovered the registration plate of his car, and detained him when the vehicle was taken in for a service. Looker was believed to have been involved in running a hotel on the holiday island.
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Rental Push
The number of people hiring holiday accommodation in Spain has surpassed holiday bookings for the first time ever, according to a study by Exceltur, which is a group consisting of the country's leading tourist businesses.
The survey shows that the number of bed space available through shortterm self-catering rentals nearly doubled from 2015 to reach over 360 thousand beds in the country's largest cities. That figure was nearly 10 per cent higher than the bed avail-
ability offered by hotels. “In just four years, rental accommodation has gone over the number of hotel beds created during entire decades of tourist development,” said José Luis Zoreda, executive vice-president of Exceltur.
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Pep's Plea
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola joined thousands of protesters in Barcelona on Sunday call for independence for the Catalunya region. The ex-Barcelona boss made a strong plea for voters to take part in an independence referendum scheduled for Sunday October 1st. "We will vote, even if the Spanish state doesn't want it," Guardiola told the crowd.
"There is no other way." Surveys suggest Catalan voters would narrowly reject independence, though most favour holding a referendum. Last Friday, the Catalunya president Carles Puigdemont announced the referendum vote for the autumn, in direct defiance of the Madrid government and contravening a ruling by Spain's Constitutional Court. Guardiola, who is revered
in Catalonia for his achievements at Barcelona FC, also demanded international help against "the abuses of an authoritarian state" at the rally. Local authorities say that about 30 thousand people attended, but a separatist source put the figure closer to 47 thousand. The latest polls suggest that most Catalans support the holding of a referendum similar to the one held by
Scotland in 2014 - the main difference being that the Scottish vote had the support of the British government. Polls indicate a tight race, with 48.5% of respondents opposing independence, and 44.3% in favour. In 2014, Catalunya held an illegal non-binding vote in which people overwhelmingly backed independence, but only on a 40 percent turnout.
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Musical Treats
Rocking Roda
The Orihuela Costa Community Care charity will benefit from two concerts called The Sound of Musicals being staged by the Melody Makers International choir on Saturday June 24th. The performances will pay tribute some of the all- time best loved musicals that have graced international stages. Music from Les Miserables, My Fair Lady, Oliver, and West Side Story will be featured with the choir once again under the baton of Nigel Hopkins. The choir will be accompanied by band that specially flying in from the UK, under Matthew Hopkins, director of music at Nottingham Trent University. The two performances will be at 2.00 pm and 8.00 pm at the Orihuela Costa Resort, with tickets available from La Ponderosa Gift Shop at La Zenia, and the Card Place at Punta Prima and Benimar.
Wide Variety
Help At Home Mar Menor had another big success at their seventh annual Rock In Roda concert at Roda's Centro Civico. Nearly 2,300 euro was raised for the charity, up by 700 euro on last year’s total, with an enjoyable show entertaining a sell-out audience of 300, with tickets snapped up within days.
The Happy Whistler
The Cantabile Ladies choir sung a range of songs spanning over three centuries at a recent concert at Torrevieja’s La Siesta church. Donations from a bucket collection afterwards were made to the MABS cancer support group. Cantabile is always on the look out for new members who are interested in performing a wide variety of songs across the area. Rehearsals will start again at La Siesta church in September on a Friday at 2.45 pm, with more details from Val Beange on 966 79 58 16 or email valcantabile@gmail.com.
It’s Greek To Them
A world whistling champion is to link up with the JB Brass Band for two concerts later this month, with proceeds from one of the evenings going to the special fund set up in aid of the victims of last month’s terror attack in Manchester. David Morris is a professional whistling artist, who performs as a soloist with orchestra, concert and brass bands. His roots lie in playing the cornet from the age of 13, and he subsequently he played principal cornet and became the British cornet champion. During the last couple of years, David’s whistling has been featured in the movie, The Counselor starring Brad Pitt, as well as two high profile UK TV adverts in the UK for the BMW Mini car and the TSB Bank. The two concerts with the JB Brass Band are on Friday June 23rd at the Guardamar Music School in Guardamar and then the following night at Union Musical in San Miguel de Salinas, with both evenings starting at 8.00 pm, with tickets costing just five euros. The San Miguel concert will be in aid of the Manchester victims. More details and tickets are available at info@justbrass.org or from The Book Shop in San Miguel or The Post Room in Benijofar.
Not Two, But Three
The Deadwood Stage Company went all Greek recently with an ABBA show inspired by the popular Mamma Mia musical, which is set in the Greek islands. The production was staged at the Greek-themed Georgiou’s Café Bar on the Blue Lagoon urbanisation in Sam Miguel de Salinas, with plans in harness already for the next show. The theatre group, which was only formed last year, is after new members who can perform on stage, or work behind the scenes. More details from Vida on 966 774 127.
Generous residents of the Pinar de Campoverde area have succeeded in raising over six and a half thousand euro which will be enough to buy three defibrillators for the village, thanks to the efforts led by Jimmy and Clare McGill from the Rusty Nail pub. A special fundraiser took place at the Rusty Nail at the start of the month, and with the amount of money that has been raised, the initial target of funding two machines has been easily passed, enabling a third defibrillator to be bought. The money was handed over to Pilar de la Horadada council last week, who expressed their great appreciation at all the effort that was made, and the big sum that was raised. The machines will be located at the central health centre in Pinar, as well as the town hall, and the Polideportivo near to the Rio Seco. Classes on how to use the defibrillators are to be staged at the town hall, with a total of 45 people set to be trained. "A sincere thank you to the whole village", said Mr. McGill. "You should all be proud of yourselves. Well done!"
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A Sea Of Blue
Terrace Boost
Local authorities from the Vega Baja region officially picked up their Blue Flag awards for 2017 on Monday in recognition of the high quality of their beaches. Representatives from Guardamar, Torrevieja, Oriheula, and Pilar de la Horadada travelled north to Altea’s Nautical Club to get their certificates from regional officials. The Valencian region has the highest number of blue flags in Spain, with Orihuela the leading municipality with nine awards.
There’s been a large increase in Santa Pola bars and restaurants asking for increased terrace space this summer, after more pedestrianised areas have been created in the town. The report in the Informacion newspaper says that the closure of Avenida González Vicén has spurred on business owners to ask for more umbrella and seating space. The council is set to earn 200 thousand euros in fees this year, as applications double those submitted in 2016.
Backlog Claim
Safer Beaches
Unions at Torrevieja Hospital have slammed increased waiting times in the casualty department because of a lack of treatment rooms. Hospital management says that a service is being provided according to guidelines. The unions claim that an area was shut off in May and was pledged to be reopened at times of peak demand. That never happened, resulting in a backlog of 28 patients on Monday. The area has been used for overflow in instances like flu outbreaks during the winter, and the unions said that doctors were unable to provide a proper emergency service because there was “nowhere for the patients to go”.
The lifeguard service for the Elche municipality beaches, including those in La Marina and Arenales de Sol, was launched last weekend, and will run until mid-September. Elche council has hired the Pilar de la Horadada-based Ambumar company on an emergency contract due to delays in sorting out the tender. Ambumar already provide a service on the Orihuela Costa as well as on Pilar’s beaches. The previous franchise holder DYA, who provided cover for a decade, did not meet the council’s required standards in the tender application earlier in the year, but most of their staff have joined Ambumar’s Elche opertaion.
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SOFTER BREXIT LIKELY POST ELECTION By Richard Samuels, International Financial Adviser, Blacktower Financial Management In true form, the ending of Theresa May’s lastminute snap election ended in a rather unexpected hung parliament, with the Conservatives planning to team up with Northern Ireland’s DUP party to form a majority government.
Perhaps the best advice for British Expats who intend to stay in Spain would be to ensure you have got your Padron and Residencia in place which will surely strengthen your position as to your rights as a Spanish Resident regardless of Brexit.
The election marked shock losses for the Conservatives. Out of 650 seats, the Tories finished with 318 seats - eight short of the figure needed to win - with Labour on 262, the SNP on 35 and Liberal Democrats on 12.
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
Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour was expected to stay the underdog throughout, but came through as a close second with huge waves of support from younger voters and those who had previously voted UKIP – which Conservatives had hoped would swing in their favour. May claims her new coalition government will bring ‘certainty’ to the UK in the upcoming months before Brexit, with talks set to go ahead on the 19th of June. But what will these unexpected results mean for expats? During their campaign, Theresa May was met with a huge backlash following her announcement that Conservatives planned to ditch the Triple Lock system for state pensions. The Triple Lock system was introduced in 2010 by the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government. It is guaranteed to increase the state pension every year by the higher of inflation, average earnings or a minimum of 2.5%, with the aim of protecting pensioners from meaningless increases in the state pension - such as the 75p a week rise in 2000 and to make sure their income was not eroded by the gradual increase in the cost of living. The DUP stated in their manifesto that they would commit to the state pension triple lock and winter fuel payments, so many are split in their opinion over whether or not both parties will or won’t scrap the system. Experts have warned that pension and social care reforms are set to be left in limbo, despite being
richard.samuels@blacktowerfm.com.
urgently needed. It is likely to be a ‘wait-and-see’ case. But one of the biggest buzz words of the entire snap election was Brexit. It made up a huge part of Theresa May’s “strong and stable” campaign, but with negotiations just around the corner – things are looking just as grey as it was before with a “soft Brexit” now on the cards.
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
Since Brexit was announced, the pound sterling has fallen against the dollar. Last year, the exchange rate of the pound dropped from 1.4 to 1.15 after the results of the referendum, with another drop after Theresa’s hung parliament was revealed – down 2% against the dollar and euro.
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.
Another question on most expat’s lips is whether they would be able to retain their EU citizenship. At present we aren’t entirely sure if this will be officially available until negotiations begin on the 19th of June, but chief Brexit representative Guy Verhofstadt said he hoped to convince European leaders to allow Britons to maintain certain rights if they apply for them on an individual basis.
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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Adoption Corner
My Dog Won’t Walk!
ARCHIE Archie is three-years-old and was rescued by the APAH charity when he was a little puppy aged four weeks. Now he’s in a foster home with a dog trainer, and is a lovely, well-behaved boy, who gets on well with his foster mum's dog. To arrange to meet Archie and to give him a forever home, then please call APAH on either 630 422 563 or 616 210 850.
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
Is your dog becoming stubborn and refusing to walk, as well as looking totally disinterested in the prospect, or even teases you by walking out with you through the gate, and then just becomes as a solid as a statue?
walk “fun”. You need to find ways of making the walk “fun” for both of you.
There are many reasons dogs refuse to walk. Fearful dogs often balk at venturing into the world. Passive protest is one way they avoid scary things. Physical discomfort such as being too hot or too cold can trigger misbehaviour. Some dogs want the chance to stop and cool down.
1. Take a different route where there are new smells
Other dogs struggle with ice pellets and salt painfully trapped in their paws. Also, consider physical ailments. Orthopedic problems can cause pain. Young dogs are not immune. While rare, early onset hip dysplasia can affect puppies. Once all the usual suspects have been ruled out, carefully evaluate your training technique. Dogs, especially social butterflies, will misbehave to get attention. Some will even act out to get negative attention. Owners may think prodding and pulling is serving to hurry the dog along. Dogs see things differently. They got the owner’s attention and thus a reward. When owners repeatedly pull a treat out of their pocket to coax a dog along after it lies down, it creates the exact same problem. The dog learns that lying down brings attention and food treats.
GINO Gino is six months old and is a fox terrier cross who weighs just five kilos and won’t grow much bigger. He is house trained and had his puppy vaccinations. Gino is good with other dogs, cats and children. To meet him and to learn more, then please call Pets in Spain on 645 469 253. www.petsinspain.com
Instead, give rewards while the dog is walking nicely. Encourage the dog to follow you by using your voice and tapping your leg. When the dog follows, reward it with plenty of attention and treats. Continue to reward the dog every few steps, before it decides to lie down. With practice, you will instill new habits and use fewer treats over time. Dogs also tell your state of mind and whether you find the
HONEY
Honey is a dog that was wandering in the countryside for over a week, and is around 18-months-old, weighing in at 20 kilos. She is now fully vaccinated, micro chipped and sterilised and is a gentle girl who loves to go for walk and likes to play with her kennel mate, Ron. Honey is a real sweetie, and if you want to know more, please contact the SAT kennels in Dolores on 966 710 047 or email info@satanimalrescue.com
PEGGY 18-month-old Peggy was rescued in a terrible condition after wandering in a village, having been hit by a car. She had to have her leg amputated and is now fully recovered, with three legs proving to be no disadvantage to her! She is quite a dominant dog and would do well to be with another dog of a similar size as she is happy in the company of another dog. For more on Peggy please call PEPA on 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com
Here are five things to remember and work on:-
2. Go out of the back or side door instead of the front door (if you can do so!) 3. Go out and then come right back in, then go out again 4. Try adding a jog or run in between walking 5. Keep him guessing what’s next You need to increase your dog's level of “wanting” to go on the dog walk. Stop along the way and practice your basic commands with a treat. Challenge your dog's mind. And always end the walk before he’s ready, even if that means only going for 10 minutes. At least for the initial re-training of the mindset, keep the walks short so you always leave him wanting more. This will change his mindset to anticipate the next walk and want to go. Second, keep in mind that this is a dog that is not saying, “I’m tired.” This is a dog that’s saying, “I’m bored. I want more fun.” The dog is rebelling the structure of the dog walk. Think about it. On the walk, the dog is asked to be calm, to stay with you or behind you, to go at a slower pace. This is structure, and that’s good. Rules, boundaries, and limitations! But finding the balance between that and fun is your challenge.
POPPET Seven-year-old Poppet is an adorable little girl in San Javier with an eye injury. She had an operation which saved her eye, but sadly it left her blind in her right eye, but this does not stop her. Poppet is such a gentle little girl who loves cuddles, and would probably be best suited in a home with no other dogs or young children. For more details, send an e-mail to losinfiernosdogs@hotmail.com or on Facebook page, Los Infiernos Perrera Supporters.
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Friday 16th June 2017
Not Stopping
Five Guardia Civil officers were run over in Jaén province in Andalucia on Sunday morning by a driver who failed to stop at a checkpoint. The motorist left four officers with minor injuries and
put a fifth in hospital when he ploughed through them on the A-4 close to the town of Guarromán. He then went on to crash into another parked car, although the driver and passenger were unhurt, and into two Guardia
patrol cars. Officers arrested him and a passenger minutes later and found 13.5 kilos of hashish hidden in the lining of his car seats along with nearly two thousand euros in cash and four mobile phones.
Sky High
Two skyscrapers could be gracing the Acequión beach area of Torrevieja if the council grants planning permission for the construction of the 82 metre towers. The promoters of the 100 million euro project, Baraka, want to use part of the structures, which would be situated between Avenida de Gregorio Marañón and the Doña Sinforosa park, for a three-star hotel.
Six Months On
Los Alcázares is be given four million euro for repairs to the area caused by the winter flooding. The regional Murcia government has asked the Madrid central government for resources for a 10-year-
year loan so that urgent work can be carried out in the area. A variety of infrastracture works will take place including roads, footpaths, sanitation, and stormwater gathering networks, in addition to
damage to sports facilities and local beaches. The slowness on getting the money through have been caused by delays in the State Budget being passed by Congress in Madrid.
Refugee Rescue Spain's maritime rescue service saved 54 migrants including two babies, trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea in a smugglers' boat last weekend. A spokesman for the service says that the group, which included 13 women, was spotted by a cargo ship in waters east of the Strait of Gibraltar. The Cruz Roja says that seven of the migrants need-
ed to be taken to a hospital upon arrival at the port in Malaga around midnight on Saturday. Hundreds of thousands of migrants and refugees have attempted the dangerous
crossing to Europe in recent years, with hundreds perishing in the attempt.
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Claims Pair Held Two British people have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Mallorca on suspicion of encouraging holidaymakers to make dishonest compensation claims. The move follows a spate of complaints by hotel owners in tourist areas, including the Costa Blanca, that tourists are being targeted in resorts with offers to get refunds on their holidays by making bogus claims over food poisoning. Groups like the Costa Blanca Hoteliers Association have been calling for action to be taken as their members are being left out of pocket, forcing the cost of accommodation to rise. The British pair are
believed to have been approaching tourists staying
in hotels in the Alcudia area of Mallorca.
Domestic Stabbing A 46-year-old Spanish woman was arrested early on Monday morning after her partner was found with stab wounds on a Torrevieja street. Guardia Civil officers swooped after a stabbed and drunk man was discovered lying on a pavement on Calle Alance in the La Siesta-El Chaparral area of the city. Reports suggested that the couple were shouting at each other after midnight on Monday morning, and the
woman stabbed her partner, also a Spanish national, in the abdomen, with blood found inside their home, as well as outside.
He was taken to Torrevieja Hospital and was subsequently out of danger, whilst a judge refused the woman bail at a court appearance.
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Beach Bar Quiz
No Worries
Spain's Partido Popular government easily survived a vote of no confidence on Wednesday tabled by the far-left Podemos party to Orihuela’s former coastal councillor Martina Scheurer has been detained and interviewed by the National Police over fraud allegations concerning the beach bars franchise for the Orihuela Costa back in 2013. Following complaints from three companies, the exGreen Party representative
was quizzed over allegations that the tender winner Chiringuitos del Sol was helped in the contract award by the fact that rival bidders were excluded from the process, because they did not have the necessary quality certificates. The rivals claim it was a stitch-up because they knew
nothing of the demand, whilst Chiringuitos del Sol happened to have the appropriate paperwork. The National Police Fiscal Crime unit also detained and interviewed the Chiringuitos manager, and Orihuela council’s technical officer with responsibility for contracts.
protest against corruption after a two-day debate. The expected result saw 82 MPs in the lower house of Congress voting to unseat
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, whilst 170 voted against. Meanwhile, some 97 members abstained.
Abuse Arrest
Palm Blaze A fire last Sunday afternoon burnt a row of palm trees lining the CV-900 Callosa to Orihuela road in
the RedovĂĄn area. Firefighters from Almoradi, Guardamar, and Orihuela were brought in to
quell the blaze, which covA 52-year-old homeless ered a hectare and is the lat- man in Torrevieja has been est in a number of outdoor arrested for alleged sexual fires in recent weeks. child abuse against two
youngsters aged 12 and 13. The Guardia Civil arrested the Portuguese national on a variety of charges including
possessing child pornography and misappropriation. In the court hearing, he was denied bail.
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Friday 16th June 2017
Food & Drink
Charred Chilli Corn
Ingredients 4 ears fresh sweet corn, shucked 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon smoked sea salt Roasted Poblano Mayo, recipe follows 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped For the Roasted Poblano Mayo 1 small poblano pepper 1 cup store-bought or homemade mayo 2 teaspoons honey 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic Sea salt
2. Mix together the paprika, chilli powder and smoked sea salt. 3. Slather each ear with the Roasted Poblano Mayo, and then dust in the Cotija, cilantro and seasoned salt. For the Roasted Poblano Mayo: 1. Roast the whole poblano over an open flame on your stove-top until all sides are charred black, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Let rest in a paper bag until cool, about 15 minutes. Peel off the charred skin, and then remove the stem, seeds and ribs. Mince the pepper.
Method 1. On a hot grill, char each side of fresh corn until the kernels develop some color, 5 to 6 minutes.
2. Stir together the minced poblano with the mayo, honey, cumin, garlic and some salt.
Spicy Crab Tart
Ingredients
Method
225g shortcrust pastry 2 tbsp oil 6 spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 1 red chilli, seeded and chopped 225g fresh or frozen white crab meat Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 drops Tabasco® Red Pepper Sauce 3 eggs 300ml double cream Green salad to serve
Roll out pastry to line a 20cm/8in loose-bottomed flan tin. Bake blind with greaseproof paper and baking beans at 180°C for 10 minutes. Remove beans and paper and return to oven for another 5 minutes. Remove from oven. For the filling, heat oil in a pan and gently fry onions over low heat until softened, but not brown. Add garlic and chilli and cook 2 minutes more. Place crab meat in a bowl and add onion mix. Stir gently. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper and Tabasco® Red Pepper Sauce. Scatter filling over the base of the pastry case. Beat eggs with cream and season. Pour over the filling. Return to oven and cook for 30 minutes - or until set and just firm to the touch. Serve with green salad.
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Sweet Potato Saag Aloo
Ingredients
Method
1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 20g fresh root ginger, grated 1 tbsp spice mix (see below) or mildcurry powder 2 sweet potatoes, diced 1 tomato, diced 300ml vegetable stock 150–200g bag of baby spinach, picked over and thoroughly washed squeeze of lemon juice sea salt and black pepper Spice mix 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp fennel seeds ½ tsp ground turmeric To serve a few green chillies, sliced a few sprigs of coriander
If making the spice mix, toast the whole spices lightly in a frying pan, then grind them to a powder. Mix with the turmeric. Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish or a deep frying pan. Add the onion and cook it quite briskly until it’s softened and very lightly browned. Add the garlic, ginger and the spice mix or curry powder and stir until combined. Add the sweet potatoes to the pan and stir to coat them with the garlic, ginger and spices, then add the tomato and the vegetable stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the stock to the boil, then turn down the heat, cover the pan and simmer very gently until the sweet potato is just cooked. This should take no longer than 10 minutes, but check regularly from 5 minutes as you don’t want the sweet potato to go mushy – it should still have a little bite to it. Loosen the sauce with a little more stock or water if necessary. Add the spinach to the pan and cover the pan again until the spinach has wilted down. Stir very carefully to combine without breaking up the sweet potatoes. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and serve garnished with green chillies and fresh coriander.
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Mozambique Banana Cake
Ingredients 3. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time until well incorporated.
115g butter 180g dark brown soft sugar 3 eggs medium sized 190g all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda A pinch of salt 3 ripe bananas 1 tsp vanilla extract 125ml natural yoghurt 3 tbsp desiccated coconut 50g toasted unsalted cashew nuts roughly chopped
4. Sift together the flour, baking powder and the bicarbonate soda and add a pinch of salt. 5. Then fold into the butter mixture along with the coconut and cashew nuts. 6. Mash the bananas with the yoghurt and the vanilla extract and stir into the batter. Do not over mix. 7. Spoon into your prepared tin and bake on the middle shelf of your oven. 8. Bake for approximately 35-45 minutes, or until a skewer is inserted into the centre of the cake which comes out clean.
Method 9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for approximately 10 minutes in the tin and then transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
1. Preheat the oven 180°C. 2. Prepare your loose bottomed 20cm diameter cake tin by lightly greasing with butter and dusting with flour.
10. Serve on a cake plate, lightly dusted with icing sugar.
Plum Caipirinha
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ngredients 2 ripe, firm red plums, such as Santa Rosa or Elephant Heart 110g sugar 43g brown sugar 65ml water 3 limes, diced and pitted 250ml cachaca
Method 1) Halve and stone the plums. Whisk the sugars and water
together in a small saucepan. Add the plums and simmer over medium heat, until tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes. Cool the plums in the liquid. 2) Set aside one half plum for garnish. 3) Put the diced limes and remaining plums in a large open jug. Crush thoroughly with a potato masher. 4) Add the cachaca and plum cooking liquid and fill the jug with ice cubes. Pour into chilled short glasses, allowing some ice and fruit to fall into each glass. Garnish each drink with a slice of poached plum.
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Health
Friday 16th June 2017
New baldness cause accidentally discovered by scientists could lead to hair loss treatment A new cause of baldness has been accidentally discovered by scientists in the US in a breakthrough that could help develop a way to regrow hair. The researchers were investigating the role played by anti-inflammatory immune cells called Tregs in skin health generally. They found a way to temporarily remove the Tregs from the skin of laboratory mice, who had been shaved to allow the effects to be observed. But the scientists then noticed something unexpected – the hair failed to grow back. Previously it was thought that stem cells cause hairs to regrow after they fall out, but the team discovered that this only happens if Tregs are present. One of the scientists, Professor Michael Rosenblum, an immunologist and dermatologist at University of California San Francisco, said: “Our hair follicles are constantly recycling. When a hair falls out, the whole hair follicle has to grow back. “This has been thought to be an entirely stem cell-depen-
dent process, but it turns out Tregs are essential. “If you knock out this one immune cell type, hair just doesn't grow. “It’s as if the skin stem cells and Tregs have co-evolved, so that the Tregs not only guard the stem cells against inflammation but also take part in their regenerative work. “The stem cells rely on the Tregs completely to know when it's time to start regenerating.”
The researcher believe that defects in Tregs could be responsible for the immune disease, alopecia areata, which causes hair to fall out in patches and possibly also play a part in other kinds of baldness. The same stem cells that regrow hair are also involved in healing damage to the skin, so Tregs may also be involved in this process. Tregs’ role – as previously understood – was mainly to
regulate the immune system, helping it tell what to attack and what to leave alone. When they malfunction it can lead to allergies to peanuts and other harmless substances or cause the immune system to attack the body. Professor Rosenblum and colleagues had previously showed that Tregs help the immune systems of baby mice learn which skin microbes are not harmful
and also that they secrete molecules that help heal wounds. They were investigating these effects further when they noticed that patches of shaved hair on the lab mice were not regrowing. “We thought, ‘Hmm, now that’s interesting,’” Professor Rosenblum said. “We realised we had to delve into this further.” Using sophisticated imaging techniques, the researchers were able to show that
Tregs gathered around follicle stem cells at the start of the process to regrow a hair. When Tregs were removed from the skin, this prevented the regrowth of hair – but only if this was done within three days of the hair being shaved. After this time, the hair would regrow normally despite the absence of Tregs. The cause of alopecia is poorly understood, but previous studies have showed genes associated with the condition are mostly related to Tregs. Boosting Treg function has been found to help. Professor Rosenblum suggested further research into Tregs’ role could lead to improved treatments for hair loss generally and better understanding of their role in wound healing. “We think of immune cells as coming into a tissue to fight infection, while stem cells are there to regenerate the tissue after it's damaged,” he said. “But what we found here is that stem cells and immune cells have to work together to make regeneration possible.”
Beta-blockers 'useless' for many heart attack patients?
"Many patients given beta blockers after a heart attack may not benefit from being on the drugs, suggesting they may be being overprescribed," The Guardian reports. Beta-blockers are drugs used to regulate the heart by making it beat more slowly and with less force. They are often used in people who have heart failure or are thought to be at risk of heart failure. A new study has collected data from England and Wales from more than 170,000 people who had a heart attack but did not have heart failure. The researchers wanted to see if
beta-blockers improved health outcomes in this set of patients. The study compared mortality rates between those who were prescribed beta blockers and those who weren't when they were discharged from hospital. Though there were fewer deaths one year later among people prescribed beta blockers (5% vs. 11%), the researchers concluded that beta blockers did not affect risk of death once other risk factors and medications were taken into consideration. UK medical guidelines recommend that all people who have had a heart attack
take beta blockers for at least one year. And those with heart failure are advised to continue treatment indefinitely. The recommendations for people without heart failure may be reviewed in future guideline updates. However, any future recommendations would need to consider not only this study but other clinical trial evidence. Beta blockers might still have benefits for patients, aside from mortality. If you have been prescribed beta-blockers you should not stop taking them without first talking to your GP.
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Why Coffee can be good for your health Although coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, many health enthusiasts and natural health professionals consider it an unhealthy drink. Yes, coffee is known to worsen stomach problems in some people and may cause a few other minor ailments such as increased heart rate, nevertheless, there is overwhelming evidence that coffee protects the body against chronic liver and gall bladder diseases including cancer.
22% and offered protection against a chronic disease of the gall bladder called Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis. One published Study in the Journal of Hepatology also found that drinking 2 or more cups of coffee every day reduced the risk of dying from Liver Cirrhosis. Many other studies have also shown irrefutable evidence favouring coffee. Coffee is also known to offer protection against Diabetes, and Parkinson's disease.
Researchers from Milan's Instituto di Rierche Farmacologiche found that drinking coffee lowers the risk of liver Cancer by 40%. Another study found that coffee reduced the risk of Liver Cirrhosis (a chronic liver disease) by
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Cold water 'just as good as hot' for handwashing "Antibacterial handwash is NO better than soap – and cold water kills as many germs as hot, experts claim," says recent reports. These were the main findings of a study looking at
various methods of handwashing. But the researchers only tested for E.coli bacteria, a leading cause of food poisoning. And for safety reasons, they used a strain of
E.coli that isn't infectious. The study found using colder water (15C) was just as effective at getting rid of bacteria as using hot water (38C), and antibacterial soap was not significantly
more effective at removing bacteria than plain soap. It also found washing your hands for slightly longer – 30 seconds as opposed to 15 seconds – is more effective at getting rid of the bacteria. The researchers hope their study could be used by policymakers to inform handwashing guidelines.
But the study only compared two products, and also only looked at one organism, which doesn't cause infection in humans. Examining the effectiveness of a wider range of products against other types of infectious organisms, such as viruses and fungi, as well as other strains of
bacteria, would be required before we can safely say whether cold water is just as effective as hot. Perhaps the most useful piece of advice to come from the study is to wash your hands for 30 seconds if you want to protect yourself against food poisoning or infections like the flu.
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Guide to Spain’s Hidden Gems and Places to Visit this Summer By Julie Day With such a diverse and interesting landscape, it’s no wonder that many people living in Spain don’t feel the need to travel abroad. We’ve got it all here: stunning beaches, paradise islands, medieval villages, bustling cosmopolitan cities, picturesque hills and valleys and great big mountains. Many of us have done the typical tourist destinations such as Ibiza, Barcelona, Magaluf (lived there for eight years), Madrid and Granada, but how many of us have really hit the road and explored this beautiful country? Well, this week’s guide may just give you some inspiration to pack up and head off the beaten track in search of something a little different. Interested? Brave enough? If the answer is yes, then read on. Júzcar – Andalucía Well, despite only having 200 inhabitants, this village has made somewhat of a name for itself, and attracts thousands of visitors every year. The reason why Júzcar is famous is because it is the setting of the Smurf Village in the Hollywood film “The Smurfs”. For this, all the houses and buildings in the vicinity had to be painted blue. A few months after the film crews had packed up and returned home, the Mayor and the inhabitants decided to maintain the paintedblue buildings rather than return them to their original white. A friend of mine recently visited Júzcar and commented that it was a fantastic day out.
Júzcar Canfranc – Aragón This is an ideal place for hikers, skiers and mountain-lovers alike. With over 300 routes for walking and just a stone’s throw from some of the country’s best and most popular ski resorts (Jaca and Formigal), this little village has so much more to offer the visitor. This is the location of the famous international train station of Canfranc, which was inaugurated in 1928 and stands at 1,194 m above sea level. Its splendid building has been awarded the title of ‘Property of Cultural Interest’.
La Costa de los Dinasaurios – Asturias Known as the Dinosaur Coast, this part of the Spanish coastline between Gijón and Ribadesella is characterized by an abundance of fossil remains and footprints of dinosaurs and other reptiles that were alive during the Jurassic period. Some of them are more than a metre in diameter and definitely a sight to see. A great place to visit for scientists, archaeologists and dinosaur fanatics! Liencres – Cantabria This place is just one of those magical delights in which beauty surrounds you, whichever direction you look in. At just 72m above sea level, and only a 15-minute drive from Santander, Liencres boasts 8km of stunning beaches, perfect for surfers. The Natural Park of las Dunas de Liencres is located here. Peratallada – Cataluña This is one of the best-conserved and well-maintained medieval villages of the region of Cataluña in northeast Spain. Located in the province of Gerona, strolling through the narrow, cobbled streets within the medieval walls is like taking a big step back in time. The castle and church have to be visited too. La Albufera – Comunidad Valenciana Situated only 10km south of Valencia, Spain’s third city, is the L’Albufera, a massive freshwater lake, which was declared a natural park in 1986. The L’Albufera expanse of water is one of the prime wetland habitats for birds in the east of the country, homing around 250 different species. It is located along the coast, next to one of that stretch of water’s prettiest beaches – El Saler – but it is cut off from the sea by a wooded sandbar and is surrounded by kilometres of rice fields from which a third of the country’s rice is produced. After taking a peaceful boat ride around the Albufera, it is almost obligatory to stop off at one of the many restaurants and enjoy a typical Valencian paella and ‘horchata’. Cáceres – Extremadura This city was voted the Gastronomy Capital in 2015 and was one of the top places to visit in Spain that year. Cáceres was also awarded the title of World Heritage Site in 1986 for its historic buildings, medieval walls, well-preserved Jewish quarter and exceptional architecture. Although Cáceres is not a large city, it offers plenty to the tourist, especially lovers of the outdoor, history, good food and excellent wine. Combarro – Galicia This is one of the most picturesque fishing villages of Rías Baixas region of Galicia. It is located just 6km from Pontevedra and is known for its ‘hórreros’ or granaries, roadside crosses and rustic fishing buildings, symbols of a time gone by. On exploring, you will discover some spectacular views of quiet beaches and forgotten islands, some of which can only be accessed by special permission; women collecting seashells from the beaches and some of the most unique rural settings around.
Combarro La Graciosa – Canary Islands La Graciosa is an 8km long and 4km-wide volcanic island located just 2km north of Lanzarote. It is referred to as the ‘eighth island’ and is probably one of the very few places left in the world that while having a human population of around 700, there are no tarmac roads anywhere on the island. The only cars to grace La Graciosa are a couple of taxis. People come here to get away, to enjoy the silence, the stillness, the nature and the beauty. While it is only a 30-minute ferry hop from its tourist-hotspot neighbour, Lanzarote, La Graciosa is most certainly a place that tourism hasn’t reached – nor is it likely to. Yes, there are two little villages, Caleta de Sebo and Pedro Barba, a handful of apartments, which are available to rent to holidaymakers, but people mainly come here to do very little at all, although it’s a great place to hire a bike and cycle around. The restaurants are inexpensive and its specialities are, of course, the fresh seafood and fish. Cartagena – Murcia This south-eastern city that lies on the coast was founded in 227 B.C. by the Carthaginians. It was then conquered by the Romans not long after in 209 B.C. and was a very important merchant city during Roman times. It is one of the country’s most complete tourist cities in terms of history and architecture, with its impressive Roman theatre, Roman quarter, castle and the Byzantine wall, which was built between 589 and 590. Not only is it a gem for historians, but Cartagena also has some fantastic beaches, a great shopping district and some excellent restaurants that offer fantastic fresh fish, seafood and rice. La Calle Laurel de Logroño – La Rioja If you ever find yourself in the city of Logroño in La Rioja, you must make sure that you go to Laurel Street. Although it only consists of one road, it’s one that will make you feel as if you are on an eternal holiday! But take note, this street houses at least 60 wood-beamed bars and restaurants that offer the best of the best of La Rioja wines, as well as their corresponding tapa – garlic mushrooms, tortilla, patatas bravas, croquettes, ham … you name it, it’s there. There is a reason why this road is also known as the ‘tapa pilgrimage’.
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Friday 16th June 2017 Events Calendar
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II Gastronomic route of The Cherries in la Vall de la Gallinera. You will not be able to stop eating. With the arrival of good weather in quite a number of places in Region of Valencia you can enjoy the beauty of the cherry trees in full blossom. Today we stop in la Vall de la Gallinera where the harvest of cherries is celebrated with different activities, like in many other areas where cherries are grown.
Av De Las Naciones 57, No 12 Ciudad Quesada. Tel. 666 660 810 Until Friday 23 June, 2017 Santa Pola Art exhibition, Creativa 17. Until Tuesday 20 June, 2017 Orihuela Photography exhibition of competition-submitted local pictures at the Maria Moliner library. Friday 16 to Sunday 18 June, 2017 Murcia International Porsche Car Event. Friday 16 to Sunday 18 June, 2017 Dolores LGBT “Gay Pride” event and parade on Saturday. Valencia National BMW Owners Club events. Friday 16 June, 2017 Benidorm Slalom waterski competition. Saturday 17 June, 2017 Rojales TKO Radio Roadshow at the brand new JSYK store opening in the former Lidl building. Elche Street race, IX Carrera Popular Fiestas de La Hoya. Catral Parade - Desfile Multicolor. La Manga Estacio X-TREM.Free activities such as bungee jumping, rock climbing, zip line and mono bridge all day long. Alicante , Open day at the Harley-Davidson dealership. Come and test drive the bike of your dreams!
During the month of June you can enjoy this delicious red fruit in the restaurants which belong to II Gastronomic Days of the Cherry of la Vall de la Gallinera. Among the tasty dishes you can taste, we can name: Pig Loin in cherry sauce, arroz caldoso (brothy rice) with cherries, salads, jams, sorbets and cakes. All of them prepared with the appetizing cherries of la Vall de la Gallinera. Certainly, you will not be able to stop eating! Did you know that the cherries from la Vall de la Gallinera are unique? Their flavour is not from this world. Their intense red color, close to carmine, their pinkish pulp and their sweet taste make them look like sweets. Guaranteed by their certified Denominación de Origen, these cherries are grown in areas of dry land in terraces maturing in a soft microclimate thanks to its closeness to the Mediterranean Sea. There are many reasons which make this fruit so special. Their exploitation goes down in the family after generations; they are harvested mostly by hand due to the features of the land extensions where these cherries are cultivated where machinery cannot go into. The harvest takes place when cherries are mature at their best. La Vall de Gallinera is a municipality situated in the region of la Marina Alta (Alicante) that is composed by eight small urban villages: Benirrama, Benialí, Benissivà, Benitaiala, Carroja, Alpatró, Llombai and Benissili. It is a place which offers natural resources and wonderful landscapes which make it a place of a captivating beauty. A valley which has singular geographical features between mountains; it is symmetrical and exact emphasizing their truly spectacular views, being only twenty minutes away from the beach.
Rolling Stones to Visit Spain Rock superstars, The Rolling Stones, will visit Spain as part of what is expected to be their last tour, with their new show named "No Filter". The group will be`playing at the Estadio Olímpico in Barcelona on 27th September, priced between 86 and 290 euro, plus admin fee. This is the only opportunity to see the group in Spain during the tour which includes 12 concerts between the 9th of September and the 22nd of October, also v i s i t i n g H a m b u r g , Amsterdam, Paris and Munich. They will offer their fans a chance to enjoy classics like 'Gimme Shelter' , 'Paint It Black' , 'Jumpin' Jack Flash ' , ' Tumbling Dice ' and ' Brown Sugar ' but also every night, the show will include a couple of surprise songs chosen at random from among their great repertoire of songs.
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TRELI ON THE TELLY Fearless Fighter
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It’s good to see Helen McCrory getting a big juicy starring role in new drama Fearless (ITV, Monday) after so many great supporting parts like in Peaky Blinders (new series shooting now), and there’s a nice irony about this show. It’s been penned by prolific US TV writer Patrick Harbinson (24, Law & Order and Person of Interest) who amongst his credits is being on the team that writes for Homeland, which propelled Helen’s husband Damien Lewis to international stardom. McCrory plays human rights lawyer Emma Banville who likes a tough case and fighting misjustices, and she’s super-cool with a sharp tongue to go with it, as well as enjoying the odd smoke of a cigarillo. As with Harbinson’s previous works, that are loads of plots and conspiracies being thrown up in the air, along with a teasing final scene involving Michael Gambon and somebody over in the States that “want to shut Banville up”. That’s because despite her trying to the clear the name
of a child killer, she’s also delving into a Syrian case that is rattling cages on both sides of the Atlantic. There’s even an almost unrecognisible John Bishop as Banville’s partner in what is an American-style show, with international sales for ITV Studios written all over it. It’s worth your time just to watch McCrory’s character and let’s hope that ITV have earmarked Fearless as a “long runner” for a few seasons. There was no doubt in my mind that ITV dumped the wretchedly awful The Loch as a concession to BBC 1’s returning Poldark last Sunday, yet amazingly it got over five million viewers. Believe me, it won’t this weekend! This boring shambles seems to have been put together by somebody who may have watched Broadchurch after consuming a bottle of spirits, with some familiar-looking elements just badly done. You know the routine by now, with a potential serial killer and loads of suspects lining up with a bagload of secrets amongst the locals
…yawn, yawn! The saving grace is the wonderful location, but little else, with the Loch Ness Monster not even bothering to make an appearance, which certainly would have livened up this this insomnia curer. It’s a long time since I’ve seen so many good actors and actresses (the likes of Siobhan Finneran, Laura Fraser, and John Sessions) turn in one-dimensional wooden performances, with a predictable script and plot in the most disappointing UK TV drama of the year. For sheer class, I bring you my annual beating of the drum for The Americans, which has started its penultimate series on ITV Encore this week. This story of Soviet spies working undercover in the States in the early eighties continues to enthrall, with Welsh actor Matthew Rhys (and his range of crazy disguises) and his now real-life partner Keri Russell, continuing to fizz as the Russkie couple up to no good. They may be “the enemy”, but you can’t help rooting for them amidst all the entertaining plot
twists, including a shock death in the season opener. It’s not often that ITV bother with something decent on a Saturday night in the summer, but in the gap before The X Factor returns (doesn’t time fly?), we have The Voice: Kids making a UK debut. The format works well internationally, including here in Spain, and it was a perfectly enjoyable watch with some great young talent on display, whilst so far will.i.am has
not called a kid “dope” yet! We also have the tasty prospect of a summer ratings war with the Beeb from tomorrow, with BBC 1 launching their new choir show, Pitch Battle, with Gareth Malone amongst the judges. I’m a big fan of free speech, especially in comedy, and that’s why I’ve always enjoyed Frankie Boyle, who has returned to the BBC with New World Order. Boyle and his guests
let rip against Theresa May in last Thursday’s first show, which aired on BBC 2 within half an hour of the UK polls closing. It was savagingly funny, but it’s going to get a bit predictable if May is the main target all the time. Frankie is no Tory(to put it mildly) but there are plenty of polticians across the whole spectrum that also deserve a bit of a kicking, so don’t knock a woman all the time that is well and truly down!
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Friday Robert demands his money back from Ross, who turns spiteful by regarding Aaron with pity for being with Robert. Later, Robert promises Aaron that they’ll get revenge on Ross. Meanwhile, Rhona is anxious as she waits to hear what will happen to Pierce. Elsewhere, Lawrence is interviewed on local radio, but at the end of the show, a mystery caller makes a shock allegation about him.
Monday Robert and Aaron follow through with their plans for revenge against Ross by stealing his taxi. When Ross arrives at the scrapyard to get his vehicle back, he’s furious to see that it’s already crushed up in the crusher. He storms off, much to the amusement of Robert and Aaron. Meanwhile, Chrissie is suspicious over what Lawrence is up to, so she calls the last number he dialled on his phone. Afterwards, she summons Dean to the house to ask for information. Dean reluctantly reveals Lawrence has asked him to track down someone called Tim Richards, but Chrissie isn’t sure who this is. Tuesday The Bartons have found themselves on
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Friday 16th June 2017 the wrong side of some drug dealers, who drag Finn off in their vehicle to track down Ross. On the way, they they pass Emma’s car and shunt it from behind, deliberately Friday Daniel is crushed causing an accident as when Sinead refuses to they believe Ross is inside. talk to him. Soon afterwards in the Bistro, Robert Soon afterwards, Finn is taken aback when Rich feels helpless as he watch- – a friend from the past – es them force the driver calls in. After flirting with out. A struggle ensues Michelle, Rich quietly which results in the driver offers Robert some drugs. Robert declines, but not of the car being stabbed. before Daniel clocks their Wednesday The stabbing exchange. victim has been rushed to hospital and is now in a After a confrontation with Tracy, Daniel flips and coma. Robert orders him to go Will the unlucky individual home and calm down. In pull through? And how will The Rovers an emotional Finn feel about what’s hap- Daniel knocks back the pened? drinks. Daniel then approaches Rich and buys Meanwhile, Chrissie wants some drugs, making out more answers following they’re for Robert. Lawrence’s revelations, but will she have any luck? When Rich demands payment for Daniel’s drugs, Elsewhere, Doug and Faith Robert is taken aback. take centre stage with their dance moves. Doug is so Concerned for his welfare, distracted that he misses a Robert hammers on call from Diane and Pollard Daniel’s door. Adam finds himself becoming approaches and they let jealous. themselves in. They’re horrified to find Daniel Thursday When Pete and slumped unconscious. Leyla return from their holiday, Leyla notices that Meanwhile, Rana perPriya is being evasive. suades Kate to let Johnny Later on, Leyla confides in tell Aidan about his condiPriya that something isn’t tion in his own time. right between her and Pete Elsewhere, Billy breaks at the moment. the news to Todd that he’s Meanwhile, Rhona worries agreed Summer can come about the future as she and live with them. How continues to deal with the will Todd react? aftermath of Pierce’s actions, which will include Also, Aidan is shocked the police interviewing her when he anonymously friends as part of the inves- receives the picture on his tigation. Elsewhere, Faith phone of him kissing tries to cheer up Doug. Maria in the ginnel. Is his Vanessa tries her best to secret about to be blown? comfort Rhona, who’s worried about what her friends Monday Sarah heads out, will think of her when they leaving Bethany to look find out about her rape after Harry. Bethany is upset to think she may ordeal. never see him again, but Rhona also learns that she continues to pack her Pierce will be making a things and only panics return to pick up his things. when she can’t find her passport. Meanwhile, Priya is put in Soon afterwards, Mary an awkward position.
calls at Number 8 and is suspicious when she spots Bethany’s hold-all. Bethany admits that she’s going to start a new life with Nathan. Mary bars her way and, likening the situation to her own rape, begs Bethany to see that the things Nathan makes her do are wrong. Mary bursts into The Rovers and reveals to Sarah that Bethany has run off with Nathan. As Nathan explains to Bethany that he’s driving to Hull to set sail for Belgium, Bethany is forced to confess that she has no passport.
As Nathan phones a contact to sort a new passport, Bethany is alarmed to discover that she’s going to Belgium alone while he lays low from the police for a while longer. When Bethany quizzes him about his plans for her, Nathan snaps at her to stop asking questions. Sarah is frantic with worry despite the police’s assurances that they will do all they can to trace Nathan, who has broken his bail conditions. But will they find Bethany before it’s too late? Wednesday As the police hunt for Bethany, Neil does his bit to ensure the Platts are kept in the dark. Will Bethany be found before Nathan smuggles her out of the country? Meanwhile, Geraldine calls at Number 11 and informs Billy and Todd they are not welcome at Drew’s funeral and must never contact Summer again. Billy is devastated.
bottom of the recent drama surrounding Louise once and for all.
Friday As Keegan’s claims continue to have repercussions, Sharon finds Louise upset.
Elsewhere, Jane threatens to kick Kathy out if she continues to sabotage Ian’s new healthy lifestyle. Also today, Ian has a heartto-heart with Steven.
Bex encourages Louise to confide in Sharon, so she finally reveals what’s been going on.
Thursday Abi tries to apologise to Steven, but he’s clearly in no mood for her as he puts her in her place.
Meanwhile, Ted tries to calm Joyce down as she expresses fears about the arrival of the Taylors – who are already getting off to a bad start with their other neighbours too.
Meanwhile, Keegan threatens to call the police following another tense incident with Denise at the park. Later on, Kush is delighted when Denise leaves a birthday present for him, but will his special day be ruined when the
Monday Abi is growing increasingly resentful over Lauren’s close relationship with Max. The final straw comes when Jack and Lauren both work together to give Max a surprise, prompting Abi to storm off as it scuppers her plans for Father’s Day. Later, Abi gets her revenge by telling Steven about Lauren’s secret abortion.
Tuesday Steven is shocked now that he knows the truth about Lauren’s abortion, while Abi nervously wonders what he’ll do next. Have Abi’s plans backfired when Steven later shares some harsh home truths with her? Later on, Steven is livid to spot Lauren and Josh together, so he takes action by giving Josh a firm warning. Meanwhile, Sharon confronts Keegan to get to the
Jasmine is making enemies for herself as she delves into Jac’s past. Is she prepared for what she is about to find?
Meanwhile, a rookie F1 is determined to make a good impression on the first day, and it’ll certainly be a day they will never forget. Can they step up to the plate? Elsewhere, a misunderstanding leaves a vulnerable Dom at odds with his new friend Lofty, but a birdwatching patient soon helps Dom see things in a whole new light.
Friday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 12:45 The Housing Enforcers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Impossible 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Yes Chef 17:30 Street Auction 18:15 P o i n t l e s s 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show
07:00 Emergency Rescue Down Under 07:30 Bargain Hunt 08:15 Yes Chef 09:00 Great British Menu 09:30 Yorkshire Wolds Way 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 14:00 Two Tribes 14:30 Family Finders 15:15 Red Rock 16:00 Red Rock 16:45 Nature’s Weirdest Events 17:15 Operation Iceberg 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Springwatch Unsprung
20:30 A Question of Sport Matt and Phil are are joined by Paul Collingwood, Amy Tinkler, Will Bayley and Clinton Morrison.
20:00 Great Continental Railway Journeys Michael Portillo continue his journey through the Netherlands.
21:00 EastEnders Louise struggles with the repercussions of Keegan’s actions. 21:30 Count Arthur Strong A knock on the head results in Arthur joining the police force as a high-ranking detective. It’s up to Michael and the gang from the cafe to bring him back to reality. 22:00 Have I Got News for You Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest panellists including Phil Wang. 22:30 Hospital People Susan Mitchell has decided to record a charity single to raise funds for Brimlington Hospital. 23:00 News 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 00:25 Film - Disturbia (14) 02:10 Weather for the Week Ahead 02:15 News
20:30 Great British Menu The two chefs who’ve made it through cook their four courses again. 21:00 Gardeners’ World “Gardeners’ World” celebrates its 50th anniversary. Monty is joined by the whole team, who explore all the show has to offer. Joe Swift and Adam Frost meet meet garden designer David Stevens, who has created a garden showcasing 50 years of trends. 22:00 Versailles Madame de Montespan seals a pact with the devil by participating in a black Mass orchestrated by the defunct priest Stephen Guibourg. 23:00 Frankie Boyle’s New World Order 23:30 Newsnight 00:05 Film Confetti (14) 01:40 Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 02:40 Panorama 03:10 The 15 Billion Pound Railway 04:10 Doctor Who 04:55 This Is BBC Two
Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park returns
BBC Radio 2 have announced the superstar artists who will form the lineup of their "festival in a day" - BBC Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park - which takes place on Sunday 10 September 2017. Take That, Blondie, James Blunt, Emeli Sandé, Rick Astley, Seth Lakeman & Wildwood Kin, Stereophonics, and special guest Shania Twain will all perform for the 45,000 strong crowd in London’s Hyde Park, to be broadcast LIVE on BBC Radio 2. Fans will also be able to watch all the action LIVE on the BBC Red Button, on BBC iPlayer and via the Radio 2 website. The acts were announced this morning by Chris Evans on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, calling it Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park’s “best ever line up”. Chris chatted to
Gary Barlow, Shania Twain, Kelly Jones, Rick Astley and James Blunt about performing at the festival. Jeff Smith, Head of Music for Radio 2, says: “In this our 50th year we welcome an incredible line-up of world class artists and musicians who showcase the breadth of music played across BBC Radio 2. Listeners, viewers and the audience in the park will be treated to everything from rock and pop, to folk and country. "Take That will be joined by two other acts also celebrating special anniversaries this year namely Stereophonics and Rick Astley plus we’re thrilled to be welcoming country music royalty, Shania Twain, for a rare UK appearance.”
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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 Rhona is anxious. 20:30 Coronation Street Tracy pushes Daniel too far. 21:00 River Monsters Jeremy goes to Peru where he discovers a deep-sea devil. 21:30 Coronation Street Johnny has second thoughts. Billy and Todd make a decision about Summer. Is Aidan’s secret about to be revealed?
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 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 Gogglesprogs The Gogglesprogs give their honest, inimitable and ultimately hilarious take on the latest election fall out, the most entertaining acts on “Britain’s Got Talent’, and the classic film `Mrs Doubtfire”.
22:00 Lethal Weapon Riggs and Murtaugh are forced once more to work with DEA agent Karen Palmer in order to protect Leo Getz, an ambulancechasing attorney linked to the cartel. As the three delve further into the case, they begin to realise that Leo may not be the only one with a target on his back. Meanwhile, Riggs begins to view Palmer in a new light, while Murtaugh is left worried after Trish makes a spontaneous decision.
22:00 The Last Leg An extended edition, inspired by and in memory of MP Jo Cox, in which hosts Adam, Josh and Alex celebrate what the nation's people have in common a year on since her murder. A celebrity-filled street party reunites famous foes and settles some long-standing disputes as high-profile guests from the worlds of politics and showbusiness come together to put their differences aside. Crossparty involvement and international faces lend their support in surprising and interesting ways across the evening.
23:00 News 23:40 Benidorm 00:40 Take Me Out 01:35 Jackpot247 04:00 Storage Hoarders 04:50 ITV Nightscreen
00:05 First Dates 01:10 8 Out of 10 Cats 01:55 Film The Fighter (14) 03:50 The Handmaid’s Tale
Scarlett Moffatt set to Host the Week
Channel 4 have announced Host The Week, an exciting new entertainment commission in which a celebrity guest will unwittingly play both host and hero for one night only. Scarlett Moffatt will be the first guest host thrust into the limelight to perform in a number of total unrehearsed items. A second and third host will be announced in due course. Across every show, the host will take on roles in a number of topical sketches as they’re placed into a series of unconventional situations, with no hint at what’s going to take place next. Other items will see them co-host a satirical news show, present their own chat show, and even play host to a game show with
real life contestants. Each segment will warmly celebrate the guest host’s life and career whilst also providing topical comedy. Leading our star through this immersive and adrenaline-charged experience will be our troupe of talented improvisers and character comedians – directed by Tom Parry from award winning sketch group Pappy’s. With surprise celebrity guests, top music acts, singers and dancers – ‘Host The Week’ is a brand new electrifying entertainment experience. ‘Host The Week’ will be filmed as live in front of a studio audience and will start later this month. The format was created by the Tiger Aspect Entertainment development team.
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 House Doctor 13:10 News 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:15 Film Buried Secrets 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Police Interceptors Hoppsy goes after a disqualified driver who legs it over two fences, Damo gets his stinger out in a bid to stop a drunk driver and Kev solves the mystery of a car abandoned in a field. Spike deals with a drug driver with a gobby girlfriend. 21:00 There’s a Croc in My Kitchen Documentary following people who keep predatory wild animals as unusual pets. Chris from Kent owns a crocodile, and spent £20,000 converting his house to accommodate the dangerous reptile, while in Gloucester, Patricia and her sons live with a serval, a big cat that is one of Africa's deadliest hunters. Jim and Chris own a 20-stone Komodo dragon, while Terry fears his pet lynx Pudding may have been poisoned. 22:00 Big Brother Emma presents all of the action as one of the Housemates is shown the door. 23:35 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 00:35 Big Brother: Live From the House 01:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Big Brother 05:25 Lip Sync Battle UK
07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 You’ve Been Framed! 07:35 Vanderpump Rules 08:20 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 10:00 You’ve Been Framed! 10:35 Scorpion 11:25 Below Deck 12:25 Vanderpump Rules 13:20 Emmerdale 14:30 You’ve Been Framed! 15:00 Ellen DeGeneres 15:50 Jeremy Kyle 18:00 Judge Rinder 19:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Love Island 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:50 Family Guy ITV 3 07:00 Man About the House 07:25 Heartbeat 08:30 Where the Heart Is 09:30 Wild at Heart 10:35 Judge Judy 11:55 Road to Avonlea 13:00 Love Your Garden 14:00 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 Doc Martin 22:00 The Street 23:20 Law & Order: UK ITV 4 07:00 Minder 08:00 Cash Cowboys 09:00 The Saint 10:00 Ironside 11:05 Quincy, M.E. 12:05 Minder 13:05 Counting Cars 14:00 Pawn Stars 14:55 The Saint 16:00 Ironside 17:05 Quincy, M.E. 18:05 Cash Cowboys 19:05 Counting Cars 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 The Isle of Man TT 22:00 Film The Shawshank Redemption (15)
Ten brave celebrities take on The Island with Bear Grylls
In a brand new series of The Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls ten fearless celebrities will bravely endure four weeks surviving in one of the toughest environments on earth. Giving up their fancy showbiz lifestyles, leaving behind their friends, family, mobile phones and social media accounts these famous faces will make a remote and uninhabited island their home. All they will have are the clothes on their back, basic tools, medical supplies, enough water to last them for 24 hours and each other; the aim of the game is simply to survive. The famous line-up will capture the action from their time on The Island themselves and will also be joined by five embedded
crew who will live alongside them in exactly the same conditions to help document the highs and lows of the month. The series was commissioned by Channel 4 Factual Entertainment commissioning editor, Ian Dunkley and will be made by Shine TV, part of Endemol Shine Group. The group, includes actor RJ Mitte, Olympian Iwan Jordan Stephens, comedian Mark Watson, actor Ryan Thomas, former TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh, TV presenter Sharron Davies, former Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton, comedian Shazia Mirza and TV doctor Sara Kayat. The Celebrity Island will air on Channel 4 in the autumn.
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Pitch Battle Saturday - BBCOne In the opening episode of Pitch Battle, hosted by Mel Giedroyc six choirs and vocal groups of all different sizes and musical genres battle it out for a place in the Grand Final. Tonight’s six groups include an a cappella group from Kings College London All The King’s Men, a Polish jazz group Alle Choir, the London International Gospel Choir, a female vocal soul group Songbird Sessions, a Welsh choir Sgarmes, and the newly formed 4 Tune Tellers and Kimmy. To progress the groups must impress the panel of musical judges - the nation’s favourite choirmaster Gareth Malone, former choirgirl turned international recording artist Kelis and this week’s superstar guest judge singer songwriter Bebe Rexha. The programme opens with an epic musical mash-up, arranged by the Series Musical Director Deke
Sunday - Channel 4 Timothy West and Prunella Scales begin a journey by canal boat around India. The trip begins in Kerala, a region of palmfringed lakes, rivers and British-built canals which has had a thriving spice trade for thousands of years. They explore a boat built by a local ruler and make offerings at a temple, while Pru learns a traditional dance. Sharon, who is the Musical Director on the Pitch Perfect movies. Groups then go head-to-head in a series of knock-out choral challenges. First they will each perform their showstopper before battling it out with their opponent in a themed riff-off. The
judges will then decide which group goes through to the Solo Battles later on. At the end of the programme only two groups will remain where they must face the ultimate sing-off - the Final Battle. Here they share the same song, before superstar
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guest judge Bebe Rexha joins in with the group the judges have chosen to go through to the Final. Bebe Rexha will return in the Grand Final to sing with the show’s winning group who will be one step closer to the £50,000 cash prize.
Doctor Who Saturday - BBCOne The Time Lord finally gets a chance to find out whether he really is Scottish, or just cross, as he and Bill visit ancient Aberdeenshire. Their mission: to solve the mystery of what happened to the Ninth Legion of the Roman army, which vanished from records after marching beyond Hadrian's
Wall and into the mists of Scotland during the second century. Bill has cooked up a theory about the fate that befell the missing soldiers, but what she discovers is far more dangerous - a cairn on a hillside containing a doorway to the end of the world. The Doctor is played by Peter Capaldi, Bill by Pearl Mackie and Nardole by Matt Lucas.
Sunday - ITV A human heart is discovered on the shores of the Loch, and forensic psychologist Blake Albrighton is brought in to join the investigating team. He quickly forms a disturbing theory about the motive behind the seemingly inexplicable murders, but Chief Inspector Frank Smilie is quick to dismiss his ideas.
Saturday TV 07:25 Film - In Name Only 08:55 Film - Wonder Man 10:30 Monty Halls’ Great Irish Escape 11:30 Great British Menu 12:30 Mary Berry Cooks 13:00 Homes Under the Hammer 14:00 Bargain Hunt 15:00 Talking Pictures 15:30 Film - Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (12) 17:15 Flog It! 17:30 Great Railway Continental 19:45 Doctor Who A hunt Journeys 18:00 Gardeners’ for the lost Ninth Roman World Legion leads the Doctor, Bill the and Nardole into the middle 19:00 Trooping of an ancient battle that Colour Highlights of the could cast humanity into the military spectacle from dark forever. What is inside Horse Guards Parade in the cairn? How far will they London. have to go defeat the terrifying alien Eaters of Light? 20:30 Venice Biennale: Sink or Swim Brenda 20:30 Pitch Battle Mel Emmanus follows a team of Giedroyc presents the diverse emerging artists as choral music contest, in they install and prepare to which choirs of all sizes, launch the first ever genres and voices compete Diaspora Pavilion in a in a series of head-to-head Venetian palazzo during knock-out challenges. With the Venice Biennale, the Gareth Malone, Kelis Bebe so-called Olympics of modRexha. ern art. 07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 11:30 Trooping the Colour 14:05 News 14:20 IAAF Diamond League Athletics 15:20 Live: Challenge Cup Rugby League - Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors 18:05 Celebrity Mastermind 18:35 News 18:55 Pointless Celebrities
22:00 Casualty Ethan looks for answers about Cal’s last moments as he plans his last goodbye.
21:00 Live: International Rugby Union - Argentina Jason England v Mohammad presents live coverage of England’s final match of their two-Test tour to Argentina as Eddie Jones’s men look to repeat their 2013 series victory. Expert analysis and commentary come from Jeremy Guscott and Brian Moore .
22:50 Mrs Brown’s Boys Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has back home in Ireland. 23:30 Kevin Bridges 00:30 Versailles 01:25 Inside 23:20 News 23:40 Film - Versailles 01:30 Film - Café Shanghai Knights (PG) de Flore (14) 03:25 This Is 01:30 Weather 01:35 News BBC Two
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07:00 CITV 09:25 News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 The Home Game 11:25 Film Carry On Cowboy (PG) 13:15 News 13:30 Tipping Point 14:30 Film - Three Men and a Baby (PG) 16:30 Live: FIFA Confederations Cup Football - Russia v New Zealand 19:15 News
07:10 Mobil 1 The Grid 07:40 British GT Championship Motor Racing 08:05 Bloodwise Blenheim Palace Triathlon 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:55 Frasier 10:55 The Big Bang Theory 12:25 The Simpsons 13:55 Four in a Bed 16:35 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 17:35 Big House, Little 19:35 You’ve Been House 18:35 Kirstie and Framed! Harry Hill pres- Phil’s Love It or List It 19:30 ents another highlights News show, this time offering up a rundown of 100 hilarious 20:00 The Autistic clips featuring would-be Gardener Alan Gardner sports stars failing to live up returns to transform anothto their lofty goals. er selection of suburban British gardens from unruly 20:30 The Voice Kids wastelands into horticulturWill.i.am, Danny Jones and al masterpieces. He begins Pixie Lott all hope to fill their his latest campaign in teams with the best young Lancashire, where Pinky singers in the UK, as the and Joe request help dealsecond stage of blind audi- ing with their oddly shaped tions continues. triangular plot.
07:00 Milkshake 10:45 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:20 Access 11:25 Police Interceptors 13:20 Benefits 14:20 The Great British Benefits Handout 15:20 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 17:10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 19:10 News 19:15 Funniest Ever Crazy Cats
22:00 Film - Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason Bridget’s brand new relationship with Darcy has taken a plummet due to her jealousy of his workmate. Having previously left the publishing house she worked for to avoid her boss, Daniel, with whom she had an unsuccessful romance, she finds him along for the ride on her new job, which takes her to Thailand, and almost into his arms. (14)
21:00 Film - Iron Man 2 Having outed himself as a superhero, billionaire playboy Tony Stark is enjoying his newfound notoriety. He’s not enjoying the attentions of the US government, however, who want him to hand over the secrets to the incredible armoured suits he uses to battle evil. Meanwhile, Ivan Vanko builds his own version of the suit, using it to attack his nemesis during a race at Monaco. (PG)
21:00 Before They Were Stars A selection of clips featuring pop stars, films stars, comedians, sports stars and presenters before they hit the big time.
00:05 News 00:25 The Chase 01:25 Jackpot247 04:00 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 04:50 ITV Nightscreen
23:25 Film - The Maze Runner (PG) 01:35 Film The Stone Roses: Made of Stone (14) 03:15 Hollyoaks Omnibus
23:00 Michael McIntyre 23:30 Michael Mcintyre Story 00:55 Access 01:00 SuperCasino 04:05 Film Bad Lieutenant (18)
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 Film - Carry on Cruising 13:45 News 14:00 Tipping Point 15:00 The Voice Kids 16:30 Live: FIFA Confederations Cup Football - Portugal v Mexico 19:15 News 19:35 Britain as Seen on ITV
07:00 3rd Rock From the Sun 07:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Frasier 09:55 Eating Well with Hemsley & Hemsley 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 Eat the Week with Iceland 14:35 The Simpsons 15:30 Film - The Book of Life 17:30 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:30 Homes By the Sea 19:30 News
07:00 Milkshake 11:30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 12:05 Animals Make You Laugh Out Loud 12:30 Police Interceptors 14:30 Film - Footloose (12) 16:35 Film - Dirty Dancing (PG)
20:00 Blind Date Paul O’Grady hosts a revival of the dating show in which contestants must choose between three unseen suitors based on their answers to a series of questions. The first episode sees a woman from Southport and a man with an eight-inch beard asking the questions, whils we follow two strangers on a blind date in Barcelona.
22:00 Big Brother Daily round-up of highlights, revealing the housemates’ reactions to the second eviction, as well as the latest tasks, games, arguments, laughs and diary room visits.
07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:50 Coronation Street Omnibus 12:20 Take Me Out 13:20 You’ve Been Framed! 13:50 Film Sweet Home Alabama (PG) 16:00 Film - The Flintstones 17:45 Film - St. Trinian’s (12) 19:50 Film Arthur (PG) 22:00 Love Island 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:50 Family Guy ITV 3 07:00 Murder, She Wrote 09:40 The Darling Buds of May 12:05 Film - Death on the Nile (PG) 14:55 Lewis 16:50 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:55 Rosemary and Thyme 20:00 Midsomer Murders 22:00 Foyle’s War ITV 4 07:00 The Saint 08:55 Motorsport UK 09:55 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship Motor Racing 11:00 ITV Racing 12:00 The Classic Car Show 13:00 British Touring Car Championship 14:30 ITV Racing Live: York, Musselburgh and Sandown Park 17:00 Counting Cars 17:30 Pawn Stars 20:10 The Sweeney 21:10 Film Jaws the Revenge (12) 23:00 Film - Reservoir Dogs (18)
Sunday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Sunday Morning Live 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:15 Homes Under the Hammer 15:15 Money for Nothing 16:00 Flog It! 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Lifeline 17:40 Points of View 17:55 Songs of Praise 18:30 Eat Well for Less? 19:30 News
07:05 The A to Z of TV Gardening 07:50 The Instant Gardener 08:35 Gardeners’ World 09:35 The Beechgrove Garden 10:05 Countryfile 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30 Great British Menu 14:00 The Best Dishes Ever 14:30 America’s Cup Sailing 15:30 Live: Challenge Cup Rugby League - Hull FC v Castleford Tigers 18:00 Live: World Cup Rowing 2017 Poznan, Poland 19:00 The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway
20:00 Countryfile Ellie Harrison and Sean Fletcher present the show from the Hay Festival, where they meet the event's organisers as well as writers and 20:00 Dragons’ Den Even artists. Davis presents the business ideas contest, with 21:00 Antiques Peter, Deborah, Touker, Roadshow Objects fea- Sarah and Nick casting an tured include a communion eye over more money-spinbook originally owned by ning ideas. the poet Wilfred Owen, an Aston Martin sports car first 21:00 The Life Swap driven by a RAF Group Adventure A lovable, gunCaptain in World War Two, toting B&B owner from and a remarkably well pre- Alaska swaps lives with a served finely embroidered military wife and nurse from “stump work” box from the Nottingham. 17th-century. 22:00 Theresa v Boris: 22:00 Poldark Sam and How May Became PM Drake provoke Trenwith Drama documentary telling story of the and Ross’s stubbornness the gives George the upper Conservative Party’s 2016 hand. Meanwhile, a great leadership campaign. naval battle leaves Dwight’s 23:15 Mock the Week fate in question. 23:45 White Gold 00:15 23:00 News 23:30 Film - International Cricket 01:05 Thor: The Dark World (PG) Athletics 02:05 Question 01:10 Weather for the Time 03:05 Holby City 04:05 This Is BBC Two Week Ahead 01:15 News
20:00 Vera A fisherman's body is found tangled up in a North Sea trawler's net. Vera and her team investigate with the help of the local harbourmaster, and find the dead man's sons pointing the finger at the owner of a fish market.
20:00 A Very British Hotel This episode joins the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel in the midst of their busy wedding season. The hotel hosts over 70 weddings a year in their historic ballroom and this film features the flamboy22:00 The Loch A human ant nuptials of Samantha heart is discovered on the and Rike from China. shores of the Loch, and forensic psychologist Blake 21:00 Great Canal Albrighton is brought in to Journeys Timothy West join the investigating team. and Prunella Scales He quickly forms a disturb- explore the extraordinary ing theory about the motive backwaters of Kerala, behind the seemingly inex- India. plicable murders, but Chief Inspector Frank Smilie is 22:00 The Handmaid’s quick to dismiss his ideas. Tale Punished by Serena However, if the new arrival Joy, Offred begins to unravis correct, the once peace- el and dwells on her time ful Highland community with Moira at the Red could be set to endure far Centre. There’s a complicamore deaths, as a serial tion during the Ceremony. killer prowls the area. 23:15 Merciless 00:10 Film 23:00 News 23:20 Peston - End of Watch (14) 02:05 Kitchen on Sunday 00:20 Lethal Ramsay’s Weapon 01:15 Jackpot247 Nightmares USA 02:55 The 04:00 Motorsport UK 04:50 Last Leg 04:45 KOTV Boxing Weekly ITV Nightscreen
19:10 Film - Monster-inLaw The love life of Charlotte is reduced to an endless string of disastrous blind dates, until she meets the perfect man, Kevin. Unfortunately, his merciless mother will do anything to destroy their Once relationship. Charlotte figures this out, it’s war, and she’s not surrendering. (PG) 21:00 That’s So... A look back at 1982, featuring news, pop and TV archive clips. It was a year that saw the Falklands War, the birth of Prince William, Channel 4’s launch together with the first episode of ET Countdown, and breaks box office records. 21:55 News. 22:00 Big Brother Daily round-up of highlights, revealing how the housemates are getting on under the all-seeing eye of Big Brother. 23:00 Shocking Reality TV Moments 01:55 Access 02:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Adulthood (15)
07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 You’ve Been Framed! 08:00 Emmerdale Omnibus 10:40 Coronation Street Omnibus 13:05 The Voice Kids 14:40 Take Me Out 15:45 Film - Freaky Friday 17:50 Film Despicable Me 2 19:55 Film - Step Up 2 the Streets (PG) 22:00 Love Island 23:00 Love Island: Aftersun ITV 3 07:00 Agatha Christie’s Marple 08:50 Heartbeat 11:00 Murder, She Wrote 12:00 Murder, She Wrote 13:05 Film - Murder on the Orient Express (PG) 15:45 Agatha Christie’s Marple 17:50 Foyle’s War 19:55 Sunday Night at the Palladium 21:00 Paul O’Grady’s Animal Orphans 22:00 Joanna Lumley’s Japan 23:00 Law & Order: UK ITV 4 07:00 The Isle of Man TT 09:00 British Touring Car Championship 10:30 Live: Le Mans 24 Hours 15:45 Live: WR Under 20 Championship Rugby Union 18:30 Pawn Stars 19:30 Live: FIFA Confederations Cup Football - Cameroon v Chile 22:20 Film - Hard to Kill (18)
32 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:30 The State Opening of Parliament 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Impossible 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Yes Chef 17:30 Street Auction 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Supersize Cabbies A group of overweight cabbies try to change the habits of a lifetime and go from supersize to superfit. 21:00 EastEnders Steven does his best to reach out to Ian on father’s day, but will he get the response he is hoping for? 21:30 Would I Lie to You? This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Nadiya Hussain, Diane Morgan, Bob Mortimer and Michael Smiley. 22:00 Supermarket Secrets Gregg discovers the high-tech acoustic testing Asda are using to get an edge in the battle to bring us a perfect avocado, and he gets a lesson in social media by tormenting his taste buds with the world’s hottest chilli. 23:00 News 23:45 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 00:30 The Graham Norton Show 01:20 Weather 01:25 News
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07:00 Emergency Rescue Down Under 07:30 Bargain Hunt 08:15 Yes Chef 09:00 Antiques Roadshow 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 Wanted Down Under 13:00 IAAF Diamond League Athletics 14:00 Live: Queen’s Tennis 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Curious Creatures 20:00 Mary Berry Everyday Mary travels to Scotland to enjoy the best of their everyday larder with recipes inspired by her own Scots heritage. She discovers wonderful shellfish in Ullapool, and shares the joy of venison cooked on a BBQ with chef Tom Kitchin. 20:30 Great British Menu The chefs cook their starters. Eddie is hoping to do better than last year, Joery is hoping to impress and Tommy is creating a warm salad. 21:00 Horizon Hannah Fry tries to discover whether we could ever live forever or if there will ever be a cure for cancer. 22:00 Ripper Street Just days after the cruel murder of Bennet Drake, and despite being outlaws, his old friends Edmund Reid, Homer Jackson and Long Susan are drawn together to avenge his death. 23:00 Detectorists 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 America’s Cup Sailing 01:15 Horizon
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Robert has a plan. 20:30 Coronation Street Mary is Bethany’s only hope. 21:00 Amazing Animal Births Lucy helps a vet perform a caesarean on a bulldog. She also gets up close with a western lowland gorilla in the Durrell Wildlife Park. 21:30 Coronation Street Bethany goes missing. 22:00 Fearless Released from prison following the retrial, Kevin faces a barrage of abuse from the public - with even his own son Jason calling him a murderer. Only local MP Matthew Wild is able to talk the mob down and with no other option, Emma is forced to take Kevin to her home for his safety. Heather Myles arrives in England and pays Sir Alistair a visit to get as much information as possible about Emma 23:00 News 23:45 The Real Full Monty 01:15 Jackpot247
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 Best of Both Worlds 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 Dispatches Allegations of abuse and neglect at specialist dementia care homes run by private healthcare company Bupa, with covert filming by a reporter working at one home. Jackie Long investigates evidence of overstretched and under-resourced care staff. 21:30 How to Stay Well Dr Javid heads for the gym to find out if the places where we work out are dirtier than a toilet seat, and Dr Helen investigates if catching chicken pox from a sibling makes it worse. 22:00 24 Hours in Police Custody A man goes to Luton Police station claiming that his life’s in danger and that he’s just escaped from a slave-owning gang. 23:00 Loaded 23:50 Wife Swap 00:55 Battling the Bailiffs 01:55 Bodyshockers: Nips, Tucks
Monday TV 07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 House Doctor 13:10 News 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:20 Film Fatal Performance (14) 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Car Crash TV Discover a breed of driver dubbed White Lada Man and make way for some frighteningly careless truckers. Later, the “CSI: Crash Scene Investigation” segment offers a truly unscientific analysis of a mind-boggling traffic teaser. 21:00 Police Interceptors Sean uses the big red key to give a drug dealer a door knock he won’t forget, and Jenno gets a face full of pepper spray. 22:00 The Murder Of April Jones: 5 Years On Five years after the murder of April Jones, a look at what happened to the key characters in one of Britain’s most heart-breaking crimes, including what happened to the family she left behind and the community shattered by her loss. 23:30 Big BrotherC8 00:30 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 01:35 Lip Sync Battle UK 02:00 Super Casio 04:10 Gotham
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 08:30 Where the Heart Is 09:30 Wild at Heart 10:35 Judge Judy 12:00 Road to Avonlea 13:00 Love Your Garden 14:05 Heartbeat 15:10 The Royal 16:15 Wild at Heart 17:20 Man About the House 17:50 Rising Damp 18:20 George and Mildred 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Les Dawson Forever 23:00 Law & Order: UK ITV 4 08:00 Cash Cowboys 09:00 The Saint 10:00 Ironside 11:05 Quincy, M.E. 12:05 Minder 13:05 Counting Cars 14:05 Pawn Stars 15:25 The Saint 16:30 FIFA Confederations Cup Football - Australia v Germany 19:15 British Touring Car Crashes 19:30 Counting Cars 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 River Monsters 22:00 Car Crash Britain: Caught on Camera 23:05 Film - Full Metal Jacket (18)
Tuesday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Crimewatch 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Fake Britain 12:45 The Housing Enforcers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Impossible 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Yes Chef 17:30 Street Auction 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders Steven struggles to comprehend recent events. 21:00 Holby City Jasmine makes enemies for herself as she delves into Jac’s past - is she prepared for what she is about to find? 22:00 Broken With time running out on her deception, Roz phones Father Michael from work, ahead of a devastating and public confrontation with her boss. Given a grace period of 24 hours before she must face the police, Roz uses the time to make vital preparations for her family, while Father Michael has a moment of clarity and makes a decision which goes against his vows - but might just save a life. Elsewhere, Helen leads the community in a vigil outside the police station. 23:00 News 23:45 Fight Game: The McGuigans 01:20 Supersize Cabbies 01:50 Weather 01:55 News
07:00 Emergency Rescue Down Under 07:30 Bargain Hunt 08:15 Yes Chef 09:00 Great American Railroad Journeys 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 The Daily Politics 14:00 Tennis – Queens 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Curious Creatures 20:00 Mary Berry Everyday Mary shares inspiring everyday dishes full of wholesome goodness, from her secret tip for a rich bolognese to a heartwarming soup. 20:30 Great British Menu The Northern Ireland chefs prepare their seafood courses as they try to win a place at the Taste of Summer banquet. 21:00 Natural World Cameraman Charlie Hamilton James, through the eyes of three river orphaned otters, sets out to reveal their survival secrets and exactly why he believes these creatures are so special. 22:00 Hospital The opening episode follows events as St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington receives victims from the Westminster terror attack. 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Horizon 01:15 Doctor in the House 02:15 The Life Swap Adventure 03:15 This is BBC Two
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:00 News 14:30 ITV Racing Live - Royal Ascot. 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Finn is in too deep. 21:00 The Martin Lewis Money Show Live Consumer champion Martin Lewis returns with another one-off live special, this time concentrating on holidays and how to stretch your budget as far as possible while on a breakaway. 22:00 Trouble in Poundland Documentary that goes behind the scenes at the leading discount store chain. Filmed over twelve months following the EU referendum vote, the programme follows the impact that tough economic times and a change of leadership have had on the store’s success. With pound shop customers becoming more bargain-hungry than ever, and the pound reaching an all-time low, there is trouble in store as they battle to keep prices low. 23:00 News 23:40 Holiday Horrors: Caught on Camera 00:40 The Chase 01:40 Jackpot247 04:00 Loose Women 04:25 ITV Nightscreen
07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will and 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 Couples Come Dine with Me 14:05 Posh Pawnbrokers 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 Best of Both Worlds 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 Tried and Tasted: The Ultimate Shopping List The panel choose between four different brands of prawn cocktail, margherita pizza and vanilla ice cream. 21:30 Supershoppers Supershoppers reveals the latest twist in how our favourite brands are shrinking without us noticing.
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 House Doctor 13:10 News 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:15 Film: Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery (PG) 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News
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
20:00 Britain’s Greatest Bridges Engineer Rob Bell tells the story of the design and construction of six of Britain’s most iconic bridges. The Forth Rail Bridge is the last of the truly great Victorian engineering triumphs.
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23:00 First Dates 00:05 24 Hours in A and E 01:05 Four to the Floor 01:35 Bizarre ER 02:25 World’s Weirdest Weather 03:20 The Secret Life of the Zoo 04:15 Selling Houses
23:00 Big Brother 00:05 BB’s Bit on the Side 01:05 Gold Digger and Proud 02:00 Super Casino 04:10 Wentworth 05:00 Cruising with Jane McDonald
07:55 Cash Cowboys 08:50 The Saint 09:55 Ironside 11:00 ITV Racing 12:00 Minder 13:00 Counting Cars 14:00 Pawn Stars 14:55 The Saint 16:00 Ironside 17:00 Quincy, M.E. 18:05 Cash Cowboys 19:05 Counting Cars 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 World Superbike Highlights 22:00 Benidorm 23:00 Film: Green Street (18)
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Wednesday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Crimewatch 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Fake Britain 12:45 The Housing Enforcers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News at One 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Impossible 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Yes Chef 17:30 Street Auction 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 21:00 Eat Well for Less Gregg Wallace and Chris Bavin help the Brook family from Nottingham lower their food bills, and show them ways to follow a healthier diet while saving money on their weekly shop. Daughters Rosie and Sophia prefer snacking on sugary treats than following a healthy, balanced diet, and their fussy eating habits mean Mum Janine is forced to cook separate meals for the family. 22:00 The Met: Policing London Following the officers of Britain’s biggest and busiest police service as they deal with life, death, crime and its victims across the capital. Homicide detectives investigate the murder of an elderly man in north London, we follow an undercover operation attempting to cut off the drugs supply in east London, and in west London police are on the hunt for Ealing’s most wanted burglars. 23:00 News 23:45 Room 101 00:25 Supermarket Shopping Secrets 01:25 Weather 01:30 News
07:00 Emergency Rescue Down Under 07:30 Bargain Hunt 08:15 Yes Chef 09:00 Gardeners’ World 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 12:30 The Daily Politics 14:00 Lifeline 14:10 Tennis: Queens 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Curious Creatures 20:00 Mary Berry Everyday Mary opens her garden to host a village fete and shares her brilliant flair for turning easy dishes into spectacular crowd pleasers. She is visited by two passionate brothers for a lesson in the secrets of authentic pizza making. 20:30 Great British Menu The chefs are cooking their main courses and the heat is on as two are using BBQs. 21:00 The Greatest Tomb on Earth: Secrets of Ancient China Historian Dan Snow, physical anthropologist Dr Alice Roberts and scientist and explorer Dr Albert Lin investigate a series of earth-shattering discoveries at a mighty tomb guarded by the Terracotta Warriors. 22:00 Brexit Means Brexit Patrick Forbes goes beyond the headlines to film the bitter battle to govern Britain after 2016’s referendum vote. 23:00 White Gold 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Hospital 01:15 Horizon 02:15 Child of Our Time 03:15 Morocco to Timbuktu: An Arabian Adventure
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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: Royal Ascot 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Finn feels helpless when someone is hurt. 20:30 Coronation Street The police hunt for Bethany intensifies. 21:00 Love Your Garden In the first of this new series, Alan Titchmarsh and the team head to Plymouth to create a show-stopping contemporary garden for ex-marine Mark Ormrod and his young family. Despite tragically losing both his legs and an arm while serving in Afghanistan, Mark has made a remarkable recovery and become an inspiration to injured veterans everywhere. Because he desperately needs an outdoor space where he can play safely with his children and enjoy time together as a family. 22:00 Holiday Horrors: Caught on Camera Reallife stories of holidays gone wrong, including what happens when a group of girls discover they have a plane to themselves and the secret to beating the rush to the poolside sunbeds. 23:00 News 23:40 Trouble in Poundland 00:45 Car Championship Highlights 02:05 Jackpot247
07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will and 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 Couples Come Dine with Me 14:05 Posh Pawnbrokers 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 Best of Both Worlds 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 Missy convinces Nas to make a play for her teacher, Lila, but Nas is served a curve ball when her dad announces that he has other plans for her. Confused and emotional, Nas appeals to Lila for help, but Lila draws a line under their friendship. Missy resolves to show her that there are plenty more fish in the sea, though Nas does not take to Missy’s expedition to a gay bar and leaves alone early. 22:00 24 Hours in A and E Doctors treat a young woman who has been thrown from a horse, which then trampled on her, and also a woman who was hit by a car while riding her motorbike on a dual carriageway. 23:00 Fargo 00:05 24 Hours in Police Custody 01:10 Naked Attraction 02:05 The Supervet 03:00 Film The Ugly Truth (15) 04:35 Location, Location, Location
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 House Doctor 13:10 News 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:15 Film Hit and Run 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Police Interceptors A case of drink-driving leads to a hot pursuit on the city streets and carnage on the country roads. A routine stop for speeding results in a worrying surprise for a lone female copper. As storms batter the UK, the chopper is scrambled in to rescue a woman trapped by rising river water. 21:00 GPs Behind Closed Doors: Best of Patient Files Looking back at memorable cases from the observational documentary, including a young patient battling with anorexia who opens up about the devastating effect the illness has had in her life and a man who was the victim of a hit-and-run. 22:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! The officers try to recover £5,500 owed by a travel agent to a dissatisfied customer, and the agents chase over £2,000 owed by a convenience store owner to a supplier. 23:00 Big Brother 00:05 BB’s Bit on the Side 01:05 Cricket 02:00 Super Casino 04:10 Wentworth Prison
07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 You’ve Been Framed! 07:35 Vanderpump Rules 08:20 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 10:00 You’ve Been Framed! 10:35 Scorpion 11:25 Below Deck 12:25 Vanderpump Rules 13:20 Emmerdale 14:30 You’ve Been Framed! 15:00 Ellen DeGeneres 15:50 Jeremy Kyle 18:00 Judge Rinder 19:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Love Island 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:50 Family Guy ITV3 07:25 Heartbeat 08:30 Where the Heart is 09:30 Wild at Heart 10:30 Judge Judy 11:55 Road to Avonlea 12:55 Love Your Garden 14:00 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 Lewis 23:00 Law and Order: UK ITV4 07:00 Minder 07:55 Cash Cowboys 08:55 The Saint 09:55 Ironside 11:00 ITV Racing 12:00 Minder 13:05 The Saint 14:05 Counting Cars 15:05 Pawn Stars 16:30 Confederations Cup: Russia v Portugal 19:15 Snooker v Darts 19:30 Confederations Cup: Mexico v New Zealand. 22:15 British Superbike Highlights 23:15 Film Reservoir Dogs (18)
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07:00 The TV That Made Me 07:30 Bargain Hunt 08:15 Yes Chef 09:00 Bake Off Crème de la Crème 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 The Daily Politics 14:00 Tennis: Queens 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Curious Creatures
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: Ascot 19:00 News
20:00 Mary Berry Everyday Treats are in store as Mary pursues the history of the great British pie and tempts us with the secret to an easy sticky toffee pud.
20:30 Sun, Sea and Scams: Tonight Chris Choi investigates some of the very latest scams that criminals and con artists are already using to target British tourists.
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Across 1 The Road to Hell (Part2) was which singer’s first British top 10 hit single? (5,3) 7 Venus comb, baler and trumpet are all varieties of which gastropod? (5) 8 Which abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function is associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age? (9) 9 Which metallic element is widely used for plating steel cans used as food containers, in metals used for bearings and in solder? (3) 10 What name is applied to ice crystals forming a white deposit, especially on objects outside? (4) 11 In Greek mythology, who was the most famous of the monster figures known as Gorgons? She was usually represented as a winged female creature having a head of hair consisting of snakes. (6) 13/15 Which South African black nationalist and statesman whose long imprisonment (1962–90) and subsequent ascension to the presidency (1994) symbolised the aspirations of South Africa’s black majority? (6,7) 14 Which opera by Georges Bizet that caused a scandal when it was first pro-
duced in 1875, features the bullfighter Escamillo? (6) 17 What was the surname of the American markswoman who was nicknamed Little Sure Shot? (6) 18 Paul who topped the British singles chart in 1957 with Diana? (4) 20 Which long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur is also the name of a large snake that kills by constriction? (3) 22 What name is given to plants and shrubs that bear foliage throughout the year? (9) 23 What name is given to a pair of long straps, usually connected to the bit or the headpiece, used to control a horse? (5) 24 Which state of the USA was the first of the original 13 states to ratify the Federal constitution? (8) Down 1 What nationality was the great long-distance Emil Zátopek? (5) 2 Which Italian master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance. Raphael is best known for his Madonnas and for his large figure compositions in the Vatican in Rome? (7) 3 What was the name of the principal
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Improve your Spanish - Clues in Spanish, answer in English or vice versa. Across 1 To park (vehicle) (7) 5 Pájaros (ornitológico) (5) 8 Su (de ellos) (5) 9 Más loco (7) 10 Gallos (aves) (9) 12 Morir (persona, animal, planta) (3) 13 Coal (mineral) (6) 14 Limones (frutos) (6) 17 Mar (geográfico) (3) 18 Butterflies (zoological) (9) 20 Rings (on finger) (7) 21 Sombra (proyectada por un objeto) (5) 23 Asses (donkeys) (5) 24 Hermanas (7)
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river of the underworld in Greek mythology? (4) 4 Which city is the county town of Devon? (6) 5 Which island received the George Cross in recognition of its inhabitants’ gallantry in World War II? (5) 6 What was the surname of the 42nd president of the USA? (7) 7 What name is given to a member of the Japanese warrior caste? (7) 12 Which Anglo-American pop group consisted of Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork and Mickey Dolenz? (7) 13 What is the title of the fourth book of the Old Testament? (7) 15 See 13 Across 16 What was the name of the Greek goddess of the moon? (6) 17 What name is given to a fertile or green area in an arid region such as a desert? (5) 19 Which musical, based upon a Harold Gray comic strip, features the songs Tomorrow and It’s a Hard Knock Life? (5) 21 Which city in northern India is the site of the Taj Mahal? (4)
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Last Week’s Solutions Quizword Across: 1 Scarface, 7 Stone, 8 Peter Falk, 9/24 Val Doonican, 10 Alum, 11 Akimbo, 13 Becker, 14 Severn, 17 Cantor, 18 Adam, 20 Ava, 22 The Champs, 23 Ayres. Down: 1 Sepia, 2/4 Arthur C Clarke, 3 Faro, 5 Volvo, 6 Aeolian, 7 Skimmer, 12 Peanuts, 13 Bahamas, 15 Endemic, 16 Bolero, 17 Cairo, 19 Mason, 21 Shin. Double Crossword Across: 1 Posed, 4 Meteor, 9 Strange, 10 Toils, 11 Asps, 12 Alabama, 13 Ill, 14 Earn, 16 Chef, 18 Due, 20 Asinine, 21 Sole, 24 Tiara, 25 Against, 26 Rasher, 27 Steer. Down: 1 Postal, 2/8 Scrap metal, 3 Dank, 5 Entrance, 6 Emirate, 7 Rascal, 13 Indicate, 15 Animals, 17 Rafter, 18 Debar, 19 Pewter, 22 Ounce, 23 Pays. Quickie Across: 1 Severe, 4 Obsess, 9 Another, 10 Aroma, 11 Crane, 12 Passive, 13 Worshipping, 18 Evident, 20 Leave, 22 Haifa, 23 Ravioli, 24 Danger, 25 Breeze. Down: 1 Search, 2 Viola, 3 Reheels, 5 Brass, 6 Emotion, 7 Shares, 8 Proprietary, 14 Opinion, 15 Palaver, 16 Method, 17 Beside, 19 Evade, 21 Adore.
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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: Linda was worried about responding to a scam email.
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Richard, my husband received an email thanking him for his order and which he would receive in post, and total amount received was £160 odd, there was a link stating about contacting them and of course first reaction was,”that's not right”, I ordered nothing. I hit the link and it went nowhere, is there anything I can do, it contained my home address and his email address and my phone number. Would you please advise ASAP, I feel so stupid, in hindsight that I responded, it was received on mini iPad, my iPhone number and could have my iPad details, I am hoping you can put my mind at rest, if it is possible. I took photos of the email with my iPad so I did not send from his in case it a fact yours, they are a bit fuzzy as my hand was shaking,
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Hi Linda, it sounds like a hoax to me, I suspect that there is no such order and that the senders simply want you to click on the link in the email - you did that on your iPad which was very lucky as its immune to viruses so I think you're good to go.
Of course, it's worth contacting your bank and credit card companies to ask them to look out for any suspicious transactions matching the amount on the order, but please don’t worry about it.
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Rose Keeps Calm
2016 Olympic champion Justin Rose is looking to claim a second US Open title at Erin Hills, with the second of the majors getting underway yesterday. Rose became the first English winner of the US Open for 43 years in 2013. The 36-year-old could have doubled his major tally at the Masters in April but lost out in a play-off to Ryder Cup team-mate Sergio Garcia. "I've played very well at weekends in majors since 2010 and maybe just need to position myself better," he said. "Then see where we go from there. Hopefully we can get our head around the course.” "Attitude starts earlier on venues that some guys grumble about. Even at Merion in 2013, people weren't delighted with it.” "It's a different type of golf course and the USGA obviously aren't scared to go to different venues, so you've got to accept it and play.” "That's what pulled through for me in 2013; I remember being incredibly patient all week and also not buying into the score.” "I set my strategy up by how I saw the course but I never pressed because and ultimately that's what paid off for me, that patience." Since his US Open victory, Rose has recorded five top-10 finishes in major championships, three of them coming in a remarkable season in 2015. The Englishman shot 14 under par in both the Masters and the US PGA, but won neither. And in this year's Masters, Rose was two shots clear with five to play at Augusta before Spain's Garcia triumphed in the play-off to take his first major title. "I can only say from the Olympics and the Masters, that was the calmest I've felt on a golf course in recent times," Rose added.
A Bad Golf Day!
I was having a round of golf recently and my game was so poor, I really wondered whether I should have bothered, writes JOHN FARMER. It’s happened to all of us from mega professional stars to a mere mortal, but the question is why? When the wheels do come off in a round of golf they can sometimes hurtle off into the distance, something similar to what happens when a F1 car goes around a corner and one of the wheels decides to keep go straight on. As a golfer I’ve never carried a spare and when my wheels come off they stay off, resulting in a depressing admission of golfing frailty. In my recent round of shame, I hacked my way to a triple bogey seven to get things going. Four double bogeys, a couple of blobs and a birdie later, I was really frustrated to put it mildly! My tee shots were quite good but the rest including the putting was somewhere else. I did not lose my temper but was close to it. It was on the 8th, a par three, and I did get it, despite ending up in the bunker, but playing a good shot, after uttering a few choice words. My good play off the tee on the back nine and around the green kicked off with pars, a birdie and just a single bogey. I wasn’t overly happy with my irons, but I was playing a different game to the front nine and feeling pretty good. I was scoring solidly, always giving myself a great chance to get up and down if I missed the green. So my day ended on a relative high, but it was a question of what might have been! Sometimes it can be a struggle to stay in the moment on the golf course. You always start thinking about the score you are going to post but this is a dangerous thing to let into an often fragile mental golfing mind. It’s when this happens, that a poor pitch that leaves you 25 feet from the hole, then a three putt later and have a first bogey of the back nine. Another poor pitch on the next hole and another missed four footer and you are 4-over with three to go. You can literally feel you score slipping away. You feel determine to produce a good score on you next round, but as soon as you drop a shot, you get on the back foot, thinking about defensive golf which does not suit anyone. It never works because defensive golf doesn’t stay in the moment, but instead looks ahead to what we might score, and then you get scared of what can happen. Playing scared is mutually exclusive to swinging well. To score well, to keep a good round going, you have got to learn to stay in the moment, taking one shot at a time. I just need to put it into practice!
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Torrevieja teenage tennis star Nicola Kuhn had a great finals weekend in the junior competition at the French Open at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, as he worked his way through a punishing schedule, writes DONNA GEE. The 17-year-old from La Mata lost a tight singles final to Australian Alexei Popyrin 7-6. 6-3. and then was back on court to win the doubles contest, paired up with Hungary's Zsombor Piros (pictured together) to beat the American team of Vasil Kirkov and Danny Thomas in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, in just over an hour. Ultimately, the Torrevieja teenager was a victim of his own success after storming into both finals and dispatching world number one junior Miomir Kecmanovic in a nailbiting singles semi-final. The build-up at Roland Garros reached its peak last Friday, when Kuhn inflicted a rare defeat on Kecmanovic, then teamed up with Piros to plough through two tough doubles matches and set up a Saturday showdown with Thomas and Kirkov. Kuhn went into Saturday's matches on the back of nine straight wins over the previous fine days. But after effectively playing EIGHT sets of pressure tennis on Friday, something had to give.
The crunch came in his singles tussle with the lanky Popyrin, whose route to the final had been eased by an early exit from the doubles and a relatively easy singles semi-final against Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. And as his schedule began to get out of hand, Piros – who had already been knocked out of the singles - offered to abandon his own progress by withdrawing the partnership from the doubles. But it was a first triumph for the Kuhn-Piros combination, who were the top seeds, as they had their serve broken once in the first set, though their American opponents Kirkov and Thomas crucially lost it twice. Kuhn and Piros broke in the seventh game of the second set, and though they thought they might have thrown their advantage away as they served for the title and were reduced to love-40, they fought back to win the game and the title. And as his schedule began to get out of hand, Piros – who had already been knocked out of the singles - offered to abandon his own progress by withdrawing the partnership from the doubles. Despite losing in the singles final, Nico Kuhn, was very happy with the tournament. "I'm not disappointed at
all," said Nico. "I was pleased with my form, though I was getting tired with having to cram the singles and doubles matches in back-to-back". "My opponent Alexei Popyrin in the singles played very well, and perhaps some better shot selection on my part would have helped, especially in the first set which if I had won, then the result might have been different". Though singles are the priority for Kuhn, he's happy for the doubles success:- "Doubles tennis is still a bit unusual for me, but my main goal was to reach both finals, and I was very pleased with the way that me and my partner Zsombor got on". Despite the success in Paris, Kuhn reiterated that his priorities are on the ATP tour and not in the junior events. "It's the best thing for me and not to bother with the junior events for the rest of the year, including Wimbledon. It was a tough schedule in Paris, and I need to improve my standard which is what the main tour would do, which I cannot achieve in the junior ranks". Nico Kuhn will be live on TKO FM with Alex Trelinski this Saturday afternoon between 3.00 pm and 6.00 pm to talk about his career so far, and a look ahead to the junior matches in Wimbledon.
Sensational Rafa
Rafael Nadal described his "joy" at winning a record 10th French Open after beating Swiss third seed Stan Wawrinka in Sunday’s final. One of the greatest sports stars to come out of Spain, the 31-year-old won 6-2 6-3 6-1 to secure 'La Decima' at Roland Garros, and his 15th major slam title. Nadal - who won without dropping a set in the tournament for the third time - said he could not have imagined such success when he first won 12 years ago. He said: "In 2005, I thought in 2017 I'd be fishing on my boat in Mallorca." Nadal added: "I didn't really think I'd have such a long career and win so many tournaments." Nadal swept through the final in two hours and five minutes to extend his alltime lead at Roland Garros, with 10 titles to Bjorn Borg's six in the open era. He said: "This tournament has been very special to me, and it's true that it is unprecedented. "Trust me, I'm very happy that I'm the one who did it. "If I can do it, someone else can do it.
"But you need the right circumstances, the right ingredients to win 10 French Open titles. "I don't know if I will ever get to meet the player who will do better than I did." Nadal has struggled for form and fitness since his last Grand Slam title at the French Open three years ago, but has enjoyed a resurgence this year. Wawrinka had been expected to pose the first serious examination of Nadal's new-found confidence but he was brushed aside like the previous six opponents. "For sure he's playing the best he's ever played," said the Swiss. "But not only here. I think since the beginning of the year, you can see he's playing more aggressive, staying more close from the line.” "That's clearly the best he ever played. That's why he's winning so much again." There were emotional scenes on Philippe Chatrier Court as Nadal's coach and uncle, Toni, was asked to take part in the trophy ceremony. The 56-year-old has coached Nadal since child-
hood, taking the decision to change his naturally righthanded nephew into a lefthanded tennis player. He has been present in the player box for each of his nephew's 10 victories in Paris, but will retire from life on the Tour at the end of 2017 to run Nadal's academy in Mallorca. "For me it's unbelievable," said Toni Nadal. "We are lucky in this life because we receive so much. I never thought that my nephew can win 10 times he in Roland Garros. It's unbelievable. "It's the last for me as a coach but I hope I can see my nephew playing many more times here." Toni Nadal's role as head coach will be taken by Carlos Moya, the 1998 French Open champion who joined the team in December. Moya, 40, has seen his new charge reach the Australian Open final, losing to Roger Federer, and now reclaim his French Open title. "Every match in this tournament has been better than the one before, so I think it's been a perfect tournament for us," said Moya.
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Sevilla have bagged Eduardo Berizzo to become the club's new head coach. Berizzo, who left Celta Vigo at the end of the season, succeeds Jorge Sampaoli, who was appointed Argentina’s new boss at the start of the month. The 47-year-old former Argentina defender spent three years with Celta, leading the Galician side to a 13th-placed finish in LaLiga and the semi-finals of the Europa League last term. Berizzo helped Celta reach the semi-final of the Europa League this season before they were knocked out by the eventual winners Manchester United. In his three seasons at Balaidos, the 47-year-old also led Celta Vigo to two Copa del Rey semi-finals.
Take It Or Leave It!
Real Madrid have unveiled their home and away kits for next season on the back of a great campaign, as they won La Liga and retained the Champions League. Tellingly for those who still believe Gareth Bale might be on the move, despite signing a new contract, the Welshman was one of the featured “models” for the new kit. Real also won the FIFA Club World Cup last term, with their success celebrated on both strips. The new home kit features the traditional Adidas stripes along the shoulder, in blue with a v-neck collar. Real will also return to a black away kit for the 2017/18 season, with the purple being banished to the cupboard. The reverse strip is complete with turquoise trim, with three stripes down the side of the jersey. All three kits - complete with the latest in performance technology - commemorate the club's 115th anniversary, with a memorial stamp at the bottom.
Barca Bound?
Real Madrid have told Manchester United that they will need to pay 90 million euros in order to sign Alvaro Morata this summer, according to reports. The Marca newspaper claims that the La Liga champions are in no hurry to sell the 24-year-old and have made it clear to United that they will not accept a lower amount for the striker. Real are well aware that they have no reason to sell Morata, and coach Zinedine Zidane has been pleased with the Spain international’s contribution of 20 goals in all competitions. Madrid are also not in a position where signing their priority transfer targets – one of which is Kylian Mbappe – depends on the money raised from player sales.
Roman Obstacles
Barcelona are said to be tracking the 20-year-old Frenchman Ousmane Dembele, who had an outstanding season for Borussia Dortmund, after switch from Rennes the previous year. His price tag is said to be around 90 million euro. It is also reported that Dembele, who scored the winner for France against England in the Tuesday night friendly, is also eager to make a switch to Camp Nou. Neymar allegdly has personally urged the club to sign the 20-year-old at any cost as he believes he could add some much needed firepower. With Andres Iniesta ageing and Ivan Rakitic not enjoying his best form, Neymar believes that Dembele could add a lot to the side with his creativity and pace.
Be Patient
San Pedro del Pinatar hosted thirteen hundred competitors last Saturday in the fifth staging of the Pinatarius Obstaculum Cursus over a seven kilometre Roman-themed obstacle course that started and finished at the municipal sports centre. The athletes had to brave everything that was thrown at them over the cross-country route, with fences, mud, fire, and even some ice included in the 30 obstacles. At least lions and other living obstructions were not thrown in the way!
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has once again stated that he is confident that Lionel Messi will sign a new long-term contract with the club in the near future. Talks over a new contract for Lionel Messi have been ongoing for the past few months now. It is understood that Messi has no intentions of leaving Barcelona and will definitely sign a new long-term deal with the club.
A paltry two and a half thousand diehard spectators watched Elche’s last match in the Segunda Division last weekend, before they start relegated life in the Segunda B next season. Those who bothered to turn up saw some positive moves early on from the home side, before Oviedo booked their place in the Segunda play-offs with second half goals from Toche and Nando. One point out of the last 27 on offer for Elche summed up a footballing disaster, with the few people that were there resorting to venting their anger at the players, calling them mercenaries and other words of an even more critical nature. The Elche board came in for some verbal stick as well, with fans calling for their resignation. Life in Segunda B will start with a new deck of players, with just Liberto and Luis Pérez currently on contract for the next campaign, and talks will start soon to work which, if any, of the other players will stay. The Real Murcia coach, and ex-Elche player and Ilicitano coach, Vicente Mir (pictured below) is favourite to become the new Ilicitanos manager, with sporting director duties set to be taken up by the partnership of two other ex-Elche footballers, namely Sergio Mantecón and Jorge Cordero, who has been doing scouting work for Cadiz.
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He may have won his battles on the field to see his side win La Liga and regain the Champions League, but Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo now faces a real fight in the courts as he is accused of defrauding Spain’s tax authorities of nearly 15 million euros. In a statement released on Tuesday, the prosecutor's office alleged that the Real Madrid star and four-time Ballon d'Or winner had knowingly used a "business structure" created in 2010 to hide his income in Spain from his image rights, and described his failure to pay the correct tax as "conscious and willing." The lawsuit is based on a report sent to the prosecutor's office from Spain's tax agency AEAT, the statement added. Ronaldo took advantage of what is known in Spain as 'the Beckham law' - which allows foreign sportspersons to pay 24.75% income tax, rather than the 48% applied to Spanish nationals. Athletes must still, however, pay taxes on other income earned in Spain. In Ronaldo’s case, the former Manchester United winger is accused of having diverted some 150 million euros of advertising revenue through the British Virgin Islands. He becomes the latest high-profile footballer to become involved in a Spanish tax case. Ronaldo's long-term rival, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi was sentenced to 22 months in prison for a €4.1m fraud, but avoided jail by paying a fine and agreeing to probation.
Striker Stays
Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann has extended his contract with Atletico Madrid until June 2022. Griezmann, whose previous deal was due to end in June 2021, has long been linked with United but the French international will remain a leading player in La Liga under Atletico coach Diego Simeone. A club statement said: "Atletico Madrid has reached an agreement with Antoine Griezmann for the extension of his contract for one more season. The French forward signed his new contract with our club, which now extends until June 30, 2022." According to Atletico president Enrique Cerezo, Griezmann's release clause of €100 million is to remain the same. Asked about Griezmann's new deal, Cerezo told the Cadena Sur radio station: - “Yes, it's one more year and the release clause will remain the same." The Spanish media have reported that the new deal will see Griezmann become the highest-paid player at Atletico. Cerezo, though, did not comment on the wage increase. He said: "The issue of the money is a private one. We have maintained a confidentiality agreement with respect to the money." Griezmann's decision to stay put is a big boost for Atletico, who cannot register any new players until January 2018 after FIFA's transfer ban was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Chelsea will begin their title defence at home to Burnley when the 2017-18 Premier League season kicks off on the weekend of 12-13 August. Newly promoted Newcastle host Tottenham, while Brighton welcome Manchester City and Huddersfield visit Crystal Palace. Spurs' first game at Wembley will be against Antonio Conte's champions on the second weekend of the season. The precise date of games will be set once TV schedules have been decided. The league season is set to finish on Sunday, May 13th 2018 - a week earlier than last season - with the World Cup finals in Russia starting on June.14th The English Football League fixtures will be released this coming Wednesday and Scotland's fixtures two days later. Questions have been raised about Tottenham's potential to perform at Wembley after a miserable run of results there in last season's Champions League, and Mauricio Pochettino's side will have a tough first test at their temporary home. The last time Spurs visited the national stadium was in the FA Cup semi-final, a game they lost 4-2 to this season's first visitors - Chelsea. But it could prove a tricky opening few weeks for the defending champions too, with Chelsea hosting Everton (26 August), visiting 2015-16 winners Leicester after the international break and then welcoming Arsenal (16 September). Arsene Wenger's Gunners have a chance to show their top-four credentials in week three when they visit Liverpool. Another early indicator in the race for the Champions League places comes in the following round of games, with Liverpool travelling to Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City. Europa League winners Manchester United do not face another Champions League qualifier until they visit Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool on the weekend of 1415 October. English football's top-flight sides will face four league games in nine days over Christmas and New Year, with eight in total from 2 December to 1 January. The final round of the Champions League group stage also takes place during that period, as traditionally does the fifth round of the League Cup. Arsenal welcome Liverpool two days before Christmas, while Brighton go to Chelsea on Boxing Day and Newcastle host Manchester City. West Ham make the trip across London to face Tottenham in the round of games scheduled for 30 December, with another London derby taking place on New Year's Day as Arsenal host Chelsea. There will be no easing into life in the top flight for those promoted from the Championship, with Brighton's first game in the Premier League at home to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. Newcastle hammered Tottenham 5-1 in their most recent Premier League game at St James' Park, and it will be last season's runners-up Spurs who visit Rafa Benitez's side on the opening day. Huddersfield make their Premier League debut at Crystal Palace, before hosting fellow newcomers Newcastle a week later and completing their August schedule at home to Southampton. The Terriers' first game back in the top flight since 1972 is a repeat of their last, when they drew 0-0 at Selhurst Park in April that year. Brighton, meanwhile, are back in English football's top division for the first time since the 198283 season. Chris Hughton's side go to Leicester on the second weekend, before visiting Watford.
Dovizioso Double
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The champagne cork truly popped for Italy's Andrea Dovizioso who won Sunday’s Catalunya Grand Prix in Barcelona to complete back-to-back MotoGP wins to close the gap on championship leader, Spain’s Maverick Vinales. The Ducati rider, who won last week's Italy Grand Prix, was ahead of Repsol's Spanish pair Marc Marquez, in second, and Dani Pedrosa in third. The victory moves second-placed Dovizioso within seven points of Yamaha's Vinales, who finished 10th. Reigning champion Marquez, who crashed four times in qualifying on Saturday as most of the field struggled with grip on a slippery circuit, celebrated his podium finish by falling on the rostrum. "It was a strange weekend for everybody to manage the track, the grip, the temperature, it was very difficult," said Dovizioso. "It was a strange race, we couldn't push any lap because the rear tyre drops a lot, but I had the speed so I was able to manage and stay on the front without pushing." “It was a strategic race more than anything else and we were good at interpreting the limits of the track and the tires. The track was very difficult and all the riders had problems with grip, which dropped off a lot and so we concentrated on administering tire consumption and on consistency, and this decision paid off.” “In the race I was able to be very fast without pushing hard when I found myself behind Pedrosa and this helped me a lot in the last ten laps, when I passed him and then pulled out a small gap over the two Hondas. I can truly say that today we were on really great form!” Championship leader Maverick Vinales(pictured below) was left scratching his head and somewhat befuddled about what happened. “Honestly, for me it's a big drama in my head right now, because I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I'm doing the same as in Qatar, Argentina and the other races. I'm riding the same way.” “At the end, I was riding really like Moto2. I could not understand. Honestly, on the straight, it was amazing. I was feeling very bad on the straight.” After seven of 18 rounds, Vinales has the points lead with 111, seven ahead of Dovizioso and 23 ahead of Marquez. The series returns next weekend for the Dutch Grand Prix at TT Circuit Assen. Meanwhile Marc Marquez's younger brother Alex won the Moto2 race, while another Spaniard, Joan Mir, took the honours in Moto3.
BIG BUCKS
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather (pictured) will meet UFC champion Conor McGregor in a fight that has been described as a "farce" and a "circus", but which could earn both men as much as 100 million American dollars. American Mayweather, 40, posted a video on Twitter confirming the bout will take place in Las Vegas on August 26th, with the message: "It's official." The fight - at light-middleweight - will be one of the richest in boxing history.
TERRY OFFER
Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp wants to sign John Terry for the Championship club. Terry, 36, who is leaving Chelsea this summer after 22 years with the Blues, has also been linked with Birmingham’s rivals Aston Villa. "He's a fantastic captain and great leader," said Redknapp. "We've made him a good offer and we have done the best we can. It's up to John now”.
LIONS FARRELL FEAR The British and Irish Lions face an anxious wait over the fitness of fly-half Owen Farrell ahead of the first test against the All Blacks, after he suffered a quadriceps injury in training. Farrell had been named on the bench for the match against the Maori All Blacks on Saturday, but has now been replaced in the matchday squad by Dan Biggar. Johnny Sexton starts at 10 in Rotorua (09.35 kick off, live on Sky Sports), with fellow Irishman Peter O'Mahony captaining from the flank. The first test of the Lions' series against New Zealand is a week tomorrow. Tour skipper Sam Warburton is among the replacements for tomorrow's game while Maro Itoje starts at lock in an otherwise unchanged pack from the one that beat the Crusaders last Saturday. Before news of Farrell's injury emerged, head coach Warren
Gatland had spoken of "keeping the All Blacks guessing" with his team selection. Sexton, 31, has not started since the first match of the tour against the Provincial Barbarians, but came off the bench to good effect in the win over the Crusaders in Christchurch. He partners fellow Irishman Conor Murray at half-back. "Johnny needs some more rugby and he's got a bit of his mojo back, so we wanted to give him a start," Gatland added. Gatland says Warburton is aware of the competition he faces in the back row if he is to start the first Test. Warburton returned from a minor ankle injury to play over an hour in the midweek defeat by the Highlanders in Dunedin. "He is fully aware that loose-forward trio went extremely well against the Crusaders," Gatland said. "This tour isn't about Sam Warburton, it's about putting the squad first, so if he isn't involved in the first Test he will fully understand that."
GREEN GRASS OF HOME World number one Andy Murray is relishing a return to the UK after his run in the French Open took him to the semifinals, and what better than his favourite grass surface as he takes to the Queen’s Club courts next week to try to retain his Aegon Championship title, ahead a bid to lift his third Wimbledon title next month. The Queen’s tournament starts on Monday, and last year Murray’s grass double saw him play a dozen matches, and win all of them. The record five times Queen’s champion will be joined by some big names next week including his conqueror in Paris, Stan Wawrinka, as well as Milos Raonic and Grigor Dimitrov, though French Open champion Rafa
Nadal(see more on page 45) has had to pull out on the advice of his doctor after a strenious fortnight at Roland Garros. "I don't know how many more opportunities I'll get to compete for the Grand Slams so I want to make the most of it” said Murray. “That's why, after the French Open, I didn't take a long break.” "I took a couple of days off and then I've been on the grass courts to prepare as best I can. Hopefully I'll get some good matches in at Queen's to set myself up for a good run.”