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BANK ROBBERS BAGGED
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five-strong gang that blew up ATMs across Alicante Province have been arrested by the National Police in Santa Pola and El Altet, with three of them refused bail after an appearance at an Alicante court. The five Spaniards, aged between their twenties and forties, struck at a Santander branch on Plaza de Castilla in Elche last week, and that ultimately led to their detention. They were charged with ATM robberies in Rojales (pictured), the San Juan beach area of Alicante, and Elche, as well as being accused of drug trafficking. In late September, the gang bungled their Rojales robbery, as previously reported in The Courier, when they fled empty-hand-
ed after the alarm went off at a BBVA branch la Plaza de España. The National Police said the gang were meticulous in their prepartions, casing a bank branch for a number of days prior to striking, including working out various escape routes, and using false car number plates to put the authorities off the scent. The gang utilised a lot of expertise in explosives by creating a special battery powered detonator, and are estimated to have stolen around 10 thousand euro since their activities started in August. The damage due to the outside of the banks and the machines, according to the police, was substantially more than the actual amounts of cash that were
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tion of the economic recovery which was filtering through to the construction sector. Almagro added that the current land sale process is almost finished, and subject to legal approval he outlined a series of developments that would come from the money entering the council’s coffers. Planned projects for the Orihuela Costa, besides the proposed cultural centre, include improvements to the local roads, parks, and green areas. In Orihuela City, a refurbishment of the railway station ahead of the high speed AVE link is in the pipeline as
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taken. The men had specific functions within the organisation with one being the explosive expert; another man being in charge of surveillance and escape routes; with the rest of the gang committing the actual robberies.
The crew were arrested over two days last week, with one of them apparently having been on the run from prison. They were also charged with distributing marijuana and hashish in Alicante Province and the Murcia region.
ORIHUELA’S LAND WINDFALL ive plots of land designated for building on the Orihuela Costa are set to make 14.5 million euro for Orihuela council, which is over two and a half million euro above the original projected value. The money is to be used for projects across the municipality which currently have no budget, including a new cultural centre for the Orihuela Costa. Orihuela’s planning councillor Rafael Almagro said that land prices had gone up by 50 percent over the last four years compared to the council’s last land auction in 2013, giving a strong indica-
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The contract race to run Murcia’s Corvera International Airport is a done deal, as the only rival to part-state owned company, AENA, pulled out of the bidding process on Monday. This week’s deadline for technical bid details saw French company, Edeis, who run the facility at Castellon in the northern part of the Valencia region, not take their bid forward, which now only leaves AENA as the sole applicant for the 25 year franchise to manage Corvera. AENA run nearly all of Spain’s aiports including the existing Murcia facility at San Javier, as well as Alicante-Elche airport. The Corvera operating franchise was readvertised after previous operator Aeromur was stripped of their license. Murcia’s public works minister Pedro Rivera said that with the sole AENA bid, the final process for awarding the contract will now be scrutinised by a Murcia government committee, who in theory could reject the AENA proposals, but that move would border on the sensational, as the long-running saga of Corvera appears to be drawing to an end.
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that their apartment had been broken into and upon investigation, they discovered that five families were living in the some block illegally, despite having apparently signed what they thought were genuine contracts with the woman. The woman would break into the apartments when she knew they were empty; change the locks; and then just rent them out to unsuspecting families, some of whom had small children. Any valuable items were also taken from the properties, ahead of the "new tenants". The 28-year-old has "form" in scamming, having
been arrested last November and spending some time behind bars. The area where she operated recently in Torrevieja has not been made public by the Guardia Civil.
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Property Scammer A woman who rented out properties in the Torrevieja area offering bogus contracts on dwellings that she had no legal access to, has been arrested by the Guardia Civil. The 28-year-old, of Bosnian descent, has been charged with a variety of crimes including fraud; producing fake documents; and robbery, with an existing criminal record going back a year. Properties were advertised on prominent websites as the scam took hold. The Guardia released something was up when a Torrevieja couple came back off holiday to find out
It’s an ironic twist for both AENA and the Murcia administration, as they have been involved in a bitter row over compensation for the eventual closure of the current airport at San Javier, which is operated by AENA. That came largely over the putting down of a new runway at San Javier back in 2011, even though Corvera was being built, with AENA demanding 35 million euro in compensation. The tender process started in the spring with two other companies, besides AENA, throwing their hat into the ring. With no opposition, the timetable for awarding the franchise will be vastly reduced, and despite Murcia ministers unwilling to commit to a Corvera opening date, having had their predictions constantly come back to bite them in recent years, most observers believe that services in and out of Corvera will start sometime next year. The latest news also means that the final countdown for San Javier to continue as a passenger airport will finally start, with AENA set to transfer allof the current services to the new facility at Corvera.
Orihuela police officers staged a demonstration last Friday outside council offices in Orihuela City over the way they feel they are treated by the authority on the Orihuela Costa. 40 officers were involved in the protest, which came in the wake of an announcement that the council would not compensate three of them, after their own cars were set on fire close to the Playa Flamenca Town Hall last month. The council says they are not covered by civil liability insurance. The Guardia Civil's search for the culprit is still continuing, with the working theory being that the arsonist had been previously arrested by the Orihuela
local police and had a grudge against them. The three police unions who organised Friday's demonstration said that they had written to Orihuela mayor Emilio Bascuñana stating that the attack on the cars would never had happened if the council had lis-
tened to previous warnings over the facilities for the local police. The unions added that their members felt abandoned in the Orihuela Costa, with poor working conditions and not enough officers to do the job.
Extortion Detentions Two Torrevieja local police officers have been arrested on extortion charges by the Guardia Civil. The operation is still active and more arrests have not been ruled out in connection with the probe which has secrecy conditions imposed on it by Torrevieja’s courts. The Informacion newspa-
per has reported that the officers were detained on Monday lunchtime and are part of the force’s environmental unit who do acoustic checks on sound levels in bars and clubs. No comment has been issued from Torrevieja’s mayor José Manuel Dolón because of the ongoing nature of the investigation.
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Dancing Driver A motorist fined by Torrevieja police for "dancing" whilst she was behind the wheel of her car, is to take Torrevieja council to court, in order to overturn her 200 euro fine. The incident happened during the summer, with Torrevieja police issuing her with a fine when they spotted her not properly in control of her car when it was going down Calle María Parodi, by the intersection with Calle La Carera and the Paseo de la Libertad. Officers said that she was "not concentrating on the road in a busy central
area of the city". The dancing driver has not been named, or how she
managed to perform her dance in the driver's seat of the moving vehicle
An Inside Job Two men and a woman have been arrested for stealing jewellery and items belonging to a 93-year-old Callosa de Segura woman, and then selling them to various gold and pawn shops across Alicante Province. One of the men arrested targeted the lady, who was his grandmother, back in August and accessed her safe to steal 15 thousand euro of items and which were of great sentimental value to her. The Guardia Civil (officer pictured reviewing the stolen goods) started to work out who had been visiting her
and focused their suspicions on the grandson, who along with his other two cohorts, started to sell off the items, which also belonged to other
Poppy Appeal Launch The launch of the 2017 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal in Spain took place in Benidorm last Friday. Once again the parade was lead by the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums (pictured) and their music brought people in from the beach to watch the parade at the Rincon de Loix. Following the Pipes and Drums were many Legion Branch Standards from across the region as well as a number of other military organisations. Marching in the parade beside the veterans, were people representing a number of different nationalities. Benidorm mayor Toni Pérez welcomed everyone to the city, with the speeches and ceremonies ending with more music from the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums. Regular attendees from the Royal Hospital, Chelsea
were the very popular Arthur “Skippy” Teasdale (pictured with RBL District Public Relations officer Peggy
Wyatt) and Wayne Campbell MBE looking splendid as always in their scarlet coats.
family, to outlets around the region. The Guardia’s efforts have resulted in all the items returned to the 93-year-old victim.
Poniente Problems
Torrevieja mayor José Manuel Dolón has called on water company Acuamed to improve safety fencing at the suspended Paseo del Dique de Poniente project. The work was meant to see the creation of a 650 metre walkway, as well as new street lighting and paving, but construction was stopped at the start of last year due to what Dolón said was the “corruption of the Partido Popular”. The mayor said that fences and security have to
A Nose For Money
be upgraded to stop people accessing the area, espe-
cially during the tourist season.
On With The Show
The Valencian president Ximo Puig visited Torrevieja's International Auditorium on Tuesday for the formal launch of a cultural programme for the venue, which has widely been branded as a “white elephant”. Puig (picture from the Informacion newspaper, with Torrevieja mayor Jose Manual Dolon to his left) said he was convinced that the venue had a bright and vibrant future, and that it was the job of his administration to put “an end to white elephants that were erected when the Partido Popular (PP) were in power”. The auditorium was commissioned by the previous
The Guardia Civil based at Alicante-Elche airport have a new four-legged recruit in the shape of a Floki, a three-year-old shepherd dog, who specialises in sniffing out bank notes. Floki was trained in Madrid to have nose for money, and will be used to sniff out money that being smuggled in at the airport, often through drug and laundering deals, in addition to working at Alicante port.
The Guardia's canine team already features dogs
that can detect tobacco, drugs, and explosives.
Victory Of Sorts
Torrevieja PP council and came in on a massive overspend of 23 million euro, and has been used scantily since it was completed six years ago.
The Valencian government has pledged to subsidise an extensive programme of entertainment at the venue until at least 2021.
San Pedro del Pinatar council have been told to find a nudist bathing area after the authority controversially barred all nudism from local beaches over the summer. The non-binding recommendation comes from the national Ombudsman, Francisco Fernández Marugán, acting on a complaint from the Spanish Federation of Naturists and the Ciudadanos political party. The story made national headlines and San Pedro’s Partido Popular mayor
Visitación Martínez, said that the ruling had surprised the authority, because they were told nothing about the inquiry in the first place or
asked to contribute to it. Despite the recommendations, there are no immediate plans for the council to alter their ban.
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Injuries Avoided
The Cranes Return
Nine people, including three children, were treated for smoke inhalation after their first-floor San Javier flat caught fire on Sunday morning. The blaze happened in the living room of the apartment on Avenida de Balsicas at around 7.00 am, with emergency services being told that people could not escape due to the thick smoke on the block's staircase. On-site treatment was handed out for smoke inhalation and shock, with nobody needing hospital treatment, and the fire being extinguished within a matter of minutes.
Canine Request Over a hundred dog owners have asked Santa Pola council to create another dog beach area after the resounding success of the municipality’s first dog beach at La Caleta dels Gossets, which opened to canines some 18 months ago. The area was described by Santa Pola council last year as being the town’s biggest tourist attraction of the summer, but according to La Calerta dels Gossets users, it has become a victim of its own success, with visitor numbers well over double of those last year using the facility. They have called on the
The cranes have moved into a major Torrevieja site, after some 16 years of licensing delays. The council has given the green light to a big development at La Coronelita next to La Hoya, which is the last major piece of urban land in the city earmarked for development. The site at La Coronelita, adjoining the Los Balcones area of Torrevieja, is 300,000sq m in size with the potential for 1,300 properties to be built, with the first phase of work involving the building of 300 homes.
More Means Less
council to expand the area as the sheer numbers mean there is not enough sand for
the dogs to play on, or to allocate an extra cove for dogs to use.
Tourist Push A branch of the Lidl supermarket chain in the Barcelona area has sacked one of its workers for apparently working too hard. Jean P turned up his shift an hour early to prepare the store for the customers, and had worked there for 12 years. His behaviour, though,
drew complaints from other employees who were starting to get annoyed by his extra hours. His termination notice read ‘for very serious labour breaches’ saying he had ‘made orders, changed prices or replenished entire pallets of items.’ CCTV footage showed
Jean P turning up at store at 5.00 am and spending ‘between 49 and 87 minutes’ preparing the store without signing in for his shift. His so-called ‘bad’ behaviour broke Lidl's very strict rules about paying every employee for the exact amount of time they worked.
Award Winner
A new tourism industry committee has been set up in San Pedro del Pinatar, with Murcia’s tourist authority chief, Manuel FernándezDelgado, attending the inaugural meeting. The committee is made up of people involved in the tourist sector in the San
Pedro area, along with local council and regional government representatives. The aim is to develop new ideas to push tourism forward in the municipality,. This would be done by better promotion and linking it all to what the whole of the Murcia region is doing.
Fernández-Delgado said: "San Pedro has great potential to boost tourism further, and one of the aims of the new committee is to encourage visitors to come in the low season.” A result of this would mean the creation of more local jobs.
San Javier’s public library has once again been voted as one of the best in the country as it kept its top ten status in the annual Maria Moliner awards which promote reading. The facility, based on Calle Coronel Fernández Tudela, first started appearing in the top ten for medium-sized municipalities in 2010, and took first prize five years ago. It will get a seventeenhundred euro grant to buy books from the Ministry of Education, who organise the Maria Moliner awards, which have been running for 28 years.
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Key Card Crook
An Albanian man has been arrested by the Guardia Civil on suspicion of raiding 50 hotel rooms in Spanish holiday areas by opening key card locks with electronic equipment. The 24-year-old has been accused of stealing from holidaymakers in Ibiza, Mallorca and Barcelona. He is thought to have broken into hotel rooms using home-made fake key cards. The unnamed man allegedly stole laptops, watches and mobile phones while tourists were out sightseeing. At the end of last year, the Guardia noticed a spike in robberies from hotel rooms in the historic town of Calvia on Mallorca. Officers
realised someone had been using a fake key to get into the rooms, undetected by hotel workers. On October 13th, staff in a hotel in Magaluf on Mallorca, caught a man redhanded following a theft. He managed to run away after a struggle with hotel workers but the Guardia recovered electronic equipment from the scene that had been used to open the doors. He was tracked down and arrested. In his room they allegedly found an electronic device for sabotaging locks as well as a number of items they suspected were stolen. Police suspect him of selling the stolen goods at sec-
ond-hand shops in Mallorca's capital city Palma, and it is thought they also found evidence of him selling items in Barcelona in Catalunya. They checked the items and linked them to reported thefts in Palma, Magaluf and Barcelona. Some of the items allegedly linked the man to raids at hotels on Ibiza, with the Guardia believing that he travelled all around the country to steal from hotel rooms. He has been charged with 50 thefts but the investigation is still ongoing and the Guardia expect he may have committed more crimes.
Restricted Access Chemicals which could be used to create explosives will now be restricted in sale and require a special permit to buy them now that Spain has incorporated a European law passed in 2013. Substances affected by the new rules include certain weed-killers, insecticides and disinfectants, as well as chemicals used in arts and crafts. Spain’s Interior minister, Juan Ignacio Zoido, says the new legislation 'is not seeking to go against anyone', but merely to 'improve safety for everyone' by limiting availability of certain toxic or corrosive fluids to the general public and 'guaranteeing adequate communication' in the event of 'suspect transactions' – a fundamental tool in fighting terrorism. The legal reform was sparked by the fact that the Jihad terrorists who staged the Catalunya attacks two months ago had tried to create explosives to commit the massacres, but resorted to using vehicles and knives when their laboratory in an abandoned house in Alcanar blew up, killing a rogue Imam now known to have been indoctrinating young Moroccans. Certain preservatives and
even components found in toothpaste and shampoo – which are not explosive or dangerous in the quantities used in these products, but in very large amounts could be dangerous in the wrong hands – will also require a permit. The use or purchase of everyday consumer goods such as cleaning fluids, hair dye, nail-polish remover – which usually contain acetone – barbecue-lighting or fire-lighting cubes, bleach,
detergents and so on will not be affected by the new legislation. Chemicals such as nitromethane, which are often used in making items such as model aircraft and cars, nitric acid, which is used for engraving metal and jewellery, anti-corrosion fluids for metal often used in the fine arts or for preserving licensed firearms such as potassium chlorate, and weed-killers like sodium chlorate will need a licence.
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Apartment Inferno
Two men died and another 13 injured in an apartment block fire in the northern part of the Valencia region last Saturday morning. The blaze happened in the dining room in a firstfloor property in the CastellĂłn province town of Burriana shortly after 6.00 am. Firefighters from nearby Nules found a 67-year-old man in the apartment where the inferno started and managed to rescue him, but he died at the scene whilst
being treated by paramedics. His wife and daughter were at home at the time but managed to get out before the fire brigade reached the scene. Another team of emergency workers kicked down the door of the second-floor apartment, which was said to be occupied by eight Pakistani nationals living in cramped conditions. They were all unconscious, and one of them, a 40-year-old man, subsequently died.
Rubbish Concerns
Residents in Gran Alacant are calling on Santa Pola council to do more to clean up their streets. The complaints concern overflowing rubbish containers as well as their condition, which some residents claim are not fit for purpose, with frequent leakage reported. Criticisms are levelled at the bins not being big enough to cope with the amount of trash that is put in
them, as well as their not being enough collections, both for domestic and business users. That’s leading to waste just being left next to the containers in the street. There’s also concern over where some of them are located, causing poor visibility at pedestrian crossings, with drivers unable to see whether or not people are about to cross the road.
Reckless Slumber
The 40-year-old father of a 22-month-old boy has been arrested by the National Police and charged with severe recklessness, after the child died after falling out of a second floor window of their apartment in Badajoz in the Extremadura region. The man was fast asleep whilst the drama
unfolded last Friday night, with emergency services discovering the youngster lying on the street, after they were called by a neighbour. Firefighters broke into the building via a window, and found the boy's father fast asleep on the sofa, whilst his wife was not there, as she was out looking for work.
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Balloons Galore
October’s annual pink balloon release at Zenia Boulevard to commemorate breast cancer awareness month raised over 3,300 euro for the AECC cancer charity. It’s the fifth time time that Maria and the Pink Ladies and Panthers have staged
the event, with a full day of entertainment held at the shopping complex, which included the performers giving their services free of charge. The day finished with the balloons being released, with all the money raised coming from people who
bought a helium-filled pink balloon and attached a card to it with a message to a loved one who may have died because of cancer. The person who finds the message that travels the furthest will get a 100-euro prize, along with 20 euro going to the sender.
Stroke Benefit Over twelve-hundred euro were raised at last month’s charity night at the Quesada Fish & Chips restaurant in aid of the Stroke Association Spain. Entertainment was provided from singer Woody, with the charity reporting being very busy since their recent move to new premises at Benijofar’s cultural centre. The money will go to help fund more machines and appliances for their clients.
Pictured are Paul and Pat Owen from the Stroke Association accepting
the cheque from restaurant owners Tony and Diane Crowson.
San Pedro School Gifts
Charitable Birthday The founders of the Help at Home Mar Menor charity Lesley and Paul Eburne celebrated their birthdays recently at the Restaurante Ruf-Mari located in Los Urrutias, and decided to turn it into a charity fundraising bash that ended up raising 860 euro for local animal charities. Lesley and Paul have split the pot at 215 euro each, with money going to several local pet charities including APAH, P.A.P.S, L.I.P.S and Cruz Azul, which will help the organisers out with paying for vet and food costs for the many abandoned and sick furry friends. Lesley said: “At our ages, we are fortunate to have a very good life, wanting for very little, so we decided, instead of gifts, to ask for
donations to help so many furries who, through no fault of their own, find themselves abandoned.”
Christmas Is Coming
Studio32 are once again supporting the San Fulgencio Alzheimer’s Association with the musical White Christmas at the end of the month, with other charities also set to benefit. The show, to be staged at San Fulgencio’s Cardenal Theatre between Wednesday November 29th and Saturday December 2nd, contains some all-time classic songs including “Blue Skies”, “Sisters”, and of course the Bing Crosby title number “White Christmas”. The musical is about a
show being staged in a Vermont barn, and in charge of the production is stage manager Mike (played by Mervyn Williams, pictured left), a very over-the-top character who panics at the slightest hiccup. Helping him out is the farm hand Ezekiel (played by Keith Longshaw, pictured right). Curtain up is at 7.30 pm each night and reserved seating tickets costing 10 euro can be obtained by calling 602 454 033, or by emailing tickets@studiothirtytwo.org.
The ADAPT association in San Pedro del Pinatar has once again made an annual donation of essential school materials to youngsters from financially-strapped families who go to San Pedro’s Las Esperanzas school. The donation has being funded from ADAPT’s Tonne of Money collection, and the items were gratefully
Farewell To Jean
One of the stalwarts of The Courier newspaper has decided to retire after nearly seven years of sterling service. Jean Harris has been a big part of the sales team from the very early days of the paper, and when she
popped into the offices for her last day last week, she was surprised by all of the TKO Media Group staff with some bubbly, nibbles, and gifts! The team thank Jean for all of her efforts and wish her well for the future!
AT YOUR SERVICE We’d love details of your charity events, amateur dramatics, and choral concerts! The Courier would love to hear from you as we gear up for another busy autumn across the Costa Blanca and Mar Menor. Send you snippets and photographs to thecourier@tko media.
accepted by the school. Pictured are Belén Andreu (head of studies); Adela Pérez (school secretary); Pedro Rebollo (English teacher); Jane Cronin (ADAPT committee member) and Adrian Wrigglesworth (ADAPT treasurer). ADAPT has two main aims, which are to integrate
members within the wider Spanish community, as well as looking after the welfare of everybody involved. Although the association is based in San Pedro, it doesn’t mean that you have to be a resident of the municipality to join the ADAPT group, and any English speakers from any nationality are welcome.
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Sabadell Phished
Sabadell Bank customers have been warned about convincing looking spam emails asking for their internet banking log-in details. Consumer groups
including the Murcia Consumer Association say that Sabadell clients are asked to “verify their details” via the phishing e-mail which claims to have detected
“problems with their account”. The mails come from a spam account that is Sabadell@sac.net and pictured is how the fake homepage looks like.
Onwards And Upwards
Spain’s economy is continuing to grow at above the forecast three percent and its GDP is rising according to the latest figures from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The year-on-year growth in the economy has
remained at three point one percent, based upon figures for the third quarter of 2017. Also during the third quarter, between July and September, Spain's GDP grew by 0.8% - less than the 0.9% in the second quarter (Q2), but still recording a
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16th consecutive month of increases. Bank of Spain (building pictured) analysts believe national consumer demand will keep the economy afloat, together with favourable financial conditions and improved asset values.
INTEREST RATES ON THE INCREASE By Richard Samuels, International Financial Adviser, Blacktower Financial Management In the UK, the base rate is the interest rate set by the Bank of England for lending to other banks, and is used as the benchmark for interest rates generally, including those available to savers from Banks and Building Societies.
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The rate is set by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee on the first Thursday of each month. At time of writing, the MPC are predicted to increase the rate from its current level of 0.25% on Thursday (yesterday). Either way it seems sure an increase seems highly likely before the end of the year. However, it is unlikely we will see rates climb to much higher levels anytime soon. Since the beginning of the Banking Crisis ten years ago – interest rates have dropped from 5.75% in July 2007 to the current record low of 0.25% in August 2016.During the 1980’s and 90’s the base rate was regularly into double figures. During Margaret Thatcher’s administration, mainly down to the government's decision to target and control inflation, interest rates never fell below around 7.4% and peaked at close to 15%. Times have changed since then, as interest rates have not been above 6% since the turn of the millennium. An Interest Rate increase would mean higher monthly bills for millions of people with variable rate and base rate tracker mortgages. We could then see the first rise in borrowing costs for a decade in a situation where many of these people have never seen their monthly repayments increase. Those on fixedrate mortgage deals would be protected from any increase, but only until the end of their deal’s fixed term. It should also be noted that the cost of an interest hike will vary per household, depending on the terms of the mortgage, how long it is taken out for, and other factors. On the other hand, savers have suffered years of rock bottom interest rates, and millions will be cheered by news of a likely rise. The average easy access savings account now pays just 0.4% interest, where two years ago the figure was 0.66%, and five years ago it was 1%. Last month it emerged
WHY NOT MEET US FOR BREAKFAST? Forthcoming Expat Breakfast Briefings at: AJ’s Bar – El Raso – 11am - Thursday 9th November Expert advice for expats inc. Pensions, Residency, Brexit, Inheritance Tax, Savings & Investments, Wills, Funeral Plans Contact me for further details and to reserve a place. richard.samuels@blacktowerfm.com. Tel 692 352 156 COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST AND DRINK that cash ISA savings accounts had collapsed in popularity, with a £20bn fall in the amount invested in the space of 12 months – blamed on continuing low interest rates. With inflation in the UK rising to 3%, it’s highest level since 2012, it is unlikely savers will gain in “real terms” from fixed rate savings accounts. Because of this more investors are turning to insurance based products which use Mutual Funds to achieve inflation beating returns. Using a Stocks and Shares ISA would be a good way to achieve tax efficient returns in the UK. Unfortunately, Expats resident in Spain are not allowed to open new ISA’s or add to existing ones as Non-UK tax residents. The good news is, Expat investors can take advantage of a similar wrapper known as a Spanish Compliant Bond. With a Spanish Compliant Bond Funds are held in Sterling or Euros outside of Spain. As
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The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity. Blacktower Financial Management Ltd is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority and is registered with both the DGS and CNMV. Blacktower Financial Management (Int) Ltd is licensed in Gibraltar by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and is registered with both the DGS and CNMV in Spain.
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Adoption Corner
A Matter Of Biting
CARLO Carlo is a small to medium-sized dog that’s around eight-years-old who has a very easy going nature and loves to be near people. He was abandoned outside a vet clinic and is a very friendly dog, good with people of all ages and mixes well with other dogs. He does have Leishmann’s disease, but fortunately has no health problems from this condition. As Carlo is entering his twighlight years, a foster home would be considered for him, with the K9 charity being resonsible for his vet fees. If you can give him a loving home, please contact the K9 shelter on 600 845 420.
KALI Kali is a small six-kilo female terrier aged around 20 months, and is currently in a foster home with lots of other dogs and cats. Kali was rescued from a perrera and promptly gave birth to four puppies who have all been rehomed. She is loving and likes to be cuddled, and would be a faithful loving companion, but she is not great with other females but is fine with males! For more about Kali please call PEPA on 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com.
LEAH & SOX Sisters Leah and Sox are the cutest, almost identical and most affectionate kittens you could wish to meet. They purr for fun and love cuddles, and are also devoted to each other, so their foster mum wants to try to home them together. If you are looking for a couple of fun loving kittens, with loads of love to give, then they are the girls for you. To arrange to meet them, please call APAH on 630 422 563.
OAKLEY
Oakley is a handsome one-year-old dog who is fully vaccinated, micro chipped and castrated, and weighs around eight kilos. He is an energetic and happy boy who loves to play and run around with the other dogs at the SAT kennels. Oakley can jump quite high and often climbs out of his pen so would need a secure area to live. If you think he is the boy for you, then please contact the SAT kennels on 966 710 047 or email info@satanimalrescue.com.
Dogs are everywhere, and some are friendlier than others. As dog owners, we must take responsibility for training our dogs and keeping them under our control at all times. We must also help spread awareness to others about proper behaviour around dogs, dog safety and preventing dog bites. It is important to understand that ANY dog is capable of biting, regardless of breed or size. Even the nicest dog can snap or bite when injured or afraid. All children and adults should learn how to keep themselves safe around dogs. Most importantly, dog owners must be responsible for their dogs. Prevent Dog Bites • Put your dog through basic obedience training. Continue to keep up with a training programme throughout your dog's life. • Allow your dog to meet and interact with different types of people under calm and positive circumstances, especially children, disabled persons and elderly people. • Expose your dog to various situations on a regular basis, such as other animals, loud noises, large machines, bicycles, and anything else that might cause fear. Start at the youngest age possible, and keep the experiences positive. • Do not discipline your dog with physical, violent, or aggressive punishments. • Always keep your dog on a leash or in a fenced area. Know your dog well before letting him off-leash in permitted areas. Keep your dog in your sight at all times. • If you suspect or know that your dog has fearful or aggressive tendencies, always warn others. Do not let your dog approach people and other animals unless the situation is highly controlled. Use a muzzle if necessary.
SUKI Suki is a 20-month-old small-medium sized girl. She has a very sweet character and is a lovely dog, who gets on well with other dogs. Suki was found wandering and was a bit nervous at first, but warms up very quickly, and would make make a very loyal companion for a lucky person. For more about her, please telephone PEPA on 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com.
• Keep your dog's vaccinations current (especially rabies) and visit your vet routinely for wellness check-ups. • Always reward and praise your dog for good behaviour. Avoid Dog Bites • Never try to approach or touch an unfamiliar dog without first asking to owner's permission. If an owner is not present, do not go near the dog. • When meeting an unknown dog, allow the dog to come to you. Crouch down or turn to the side. Let him sniff your hand before you pet him. • Do not put your face close to an unknown dog - this includes "hugs and kisses." • Understand dog body language - most dogs will show specific warning signs before biting. • If you are cornered by a dog, remain still and avoid eye contact. Never run and/or scream. When the dog stops paying attention to you, slowly back away. • If knocked over by a dog, fall to your side in a fetal position, covering your head and face. Remain very still and calm. • Never approach a dog that is eating, sleeping or caring for puppies. Dogs in these situations are more likely to be protective and can become startled. • Never leave young children or babies alone with a dog for any reason. • Do not approach, touch or attempt to move an injured dog. Instead, contact a vet or animal control for help. Dog bites can be prevented if the proper measures are taken. Remember responsible dog ownership and education are the keys to safety.
ZEUS Zeus is a young 11-year-old dog who still thinks he is a puppy, and is being cared by for by Pets in Spain. He is negative for Mediterranean diseases, chipped, vaccinated and neutered. Zeus is good with other dogs, house-trained and loves going for rides in the car. For more details, please call Pets in Spain on 645 469 253.www.petsinspain.com.
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Friday 3rd November 2017
Catalunya Developments
Spain's high court has summoned sacked Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont and 13 other members of his dismissed government to appear before them. It also gave until today (Friday) to pay a deposit of six point two million euro to cover potential liabilities. The summons comes after the chief prosecutor on Monday said he would press charges including rebellion. Mr Puigdemont (pictured
on Tuesday) travelled to Belgium at the start of the week with several former ministers, saying that he was not there to seek asylum. Carles Puigdemont triggered a crisis in Spain by holding an independence referendum in early October in the semi-autonomous region despite Madrid's opposition and the Constitutional Court declaring the vote illegal. Spain's central govern-
ment took direct control of Catalunya at the weekend. Mr Puigdemont turned up in Brussels on Monday as Attorney-General JosÊ Manuel Maza called for Catalunya’s leaders to face charges of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds. The Audiencia National has now summoned the sacked Catalunya officials who are yet to be formally charged - to testify today. If they do not appear, prose-
cutors could order their arrest. Meanwhile, the speaker of Catalunya's dissolved parliament Carme Forcadell and other former lawmakers have been summoned to the Supreme Court because they still have parliamentary immunity. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Mr Puigdemont said he was not trying to escape justice by travelling to Belgium but wanted to be able to speak
freely. His comments came as Spain's constitutional court suspended the declaration of independence made by the Catalan parliament last Friday. Mr Puigdemont also said he would accept the result of snap elections in Catalunya on December 21st, which were called by the central government after it invoked Article 155 of the constitution, temporarily suspending the region's autonomy.
"I want a clear commitment from the state. Will the state respect the results that could give separatist forces a majority?" Mr Puigdemont asked reporters. Meanwhile the Guardia Civil raided the offices of the Mossos police force in Catalunya on Tuesday. According to Spanish media reports, they searched eight offices for communications relating to the illegal referendum on October 1st.
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Cornwall-bound passengers on a flight from Alicante-Elche airport ended up having a 90-minute delay at Newquay Airport, after it was discovered there were no border control staff to process them. Last Sunday’s Ryanair flight form Alicante-Elche saw the tired travellers herded into a lounge (pictured), as border officers had to be
scrambled from Exeter and Plymouth. Passengers expressed their anger via social media. Matthew Osborne said, "Passengers being held against their will. Unable to leave the airport due to no immigration officers on site.” A spokesperson for Newquay Airport said, "UK Border Force are responsible for securing the UK entry
border under the Immigration Act 1971. “Due to the non-attendance of UK Border Force officials, to comply with the legislation, passengers were accommodated in the Airport terminal until officers arrived onsite to process them”. "We are currently investigating why UK Border Force didn’t attend as they would usually do."
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Slippery Shaman
A man from Northern Spain faces over 11 years in jail after conning a woman into believing that he was a shaman, as she let him sexually assault her 12-year-old daughter. Her mother also faces a similar prison term. The fraudster from A Coruña in Galicia knew the woman as a work colleague, and convinced her, as a
believer in psychics and tarot cards, that he was a shaman and tricked her into giving him gifts. He convinced her to let him spend time alone with her daughter, and fooled her into believing that she had been a goddess in a previous life. He even set up a bogus email account, as he pre-
tended to be someone who gave out the goddess’ orders. The mother fell for the story and did nothing to stop the fake shaman from assaulting the child, with the whole plot being rumbled by the girl’s father after he accessed their e-mails, and reported the matter to the authorities.
The Courier recently added another trophy to our cabinet, having been voted one of the top English language news sources in Spain, sharing the stage with the likes of El País, Efe, and The Local, in an independent report by website monitor, Feedspot. The report states that from thousands of top Spanish News Websites, they have indexed the sites using search and social metrics with data that is refreshed once a week. The ranking is based on Google reputation and Google search ranking, influence and popularity on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites, quality and consistency of posts and then the manual intervention of Feedspot’s editorial team and expert reviews. This is great news for us, and confirms what we are trying to achieve, but it is also good news for our advertisers. What this means for you and your business is that you can be assured of the quality of the content of The Courier and our commitment to ensure that your advert reaches the intended audience through our contextual approach, ensuring that your potential clients get to actually see and read your advert, without being swamped. We have some great deals on offer now, taking you right through the summer, so you can set your marketing strategy out now, with confidence and a fixed budget, reaching potential clients through the award winning Courier newspaper, TKO Radio and our on-line portals, to ensure maximum exposure. Don´t delay, call us today and see how we can help boost your business in the same way we boost our own. Just ring 966 921 003 and leave the rest to us.
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Rolling In It
All Year Round
A clutch of routes have been launched from Alicante-Elche airport for the winter season, as the facility continues to built up an all-year portfolio of services, as opposed to flights finishing at the end of October. The airport, which is projected to finish the year with a record-breaking 13 million-plus Ryanair has posted an 11 percent rise in half-year profits despite a rota blunder which saw thousands of flights scrapped. The Dublin-based carrier's headline measure of profit after tax rose 11 percent to nearly 1.3 billion euro for the six months to the end of September and it said it remained on course to meet its full-year target. Ryanair's cancellations have affected 700,000 pas-
sengers covering a period from September through to March next year and are set to cost the airline 25 million euro as they will need to put them on alternative flights or refund them the price of their ticket. Passenger traffic rose 11 percent to 72.1 million but Ryanair said growth would slow to 4 percent in the second half of the financial year following the grounding of 25 aircraft.
This would mean traffic of 129 million for the full year, two million fewer than had been expected. Ryanair said the "rostering failure" had prompted it to hike pilot pay, which it now says is 20 percent higher than that offered by rival Norwegian Air. However, the Irish airline remains locked in a standoff with crews at its London Stansted base over the issue.
passengers, said that several new connections will be running over the next few months, compared to the previous winter. That includes links from Ryanair to Milan, Frankfurt, Billand and Kaunas; Norwegian to Tenerife; Wow Air to Reyjkjavic; and Vueling’s service to Nantes in France.
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Home Computing
RICHARD CAVENDER
BlueMoon Solutions www.bluemoonsolutions.es
BlueMoon Solutions is the computer and IT services company on the Costa Blanca. BlueMoon Solutions comes to you at home or at work. Their personal service covers from Alicante to Pilar de la Horadada.
Richard moved to Spain ten years ago having left his management background behind in the UK and decided to use his IT skills to help home users and small businesses with their PC problems. Now a relaxed 'computer man' he is out and about in the Spanish sun every day, making house and shop calls and using his vast experience and qualifications to sort out the problem there and then. Computers are his hobby as well as his work so don’t be surprised to get an answer to your email in the early hours!
ADVICE: James had a question regarding Solid State Drives ADVICE: Mary wanted to know how to access additional (SSDs) apps from Google
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Hi Richard, I have read about how fast the SSDs are and enjoyed your article. One question I have is: - why install a 120 GB SSD in place of a 500 GB or 750 GB SATA? Surely nowadays 120 GB disc is nowhere enough. Regards, James
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Hi James, speed is the simple answer. Of course, I accept that 120 GB is not enough space to store everything we need in our increasingly digital lives, however 120 GB is more than enough to store the operating system and our day to day programs, and this is what I elude to at the bottom of the article. I would suggest that where appropriate we use an SSD to store our computers operating system and programs and then we store our data on a "standard" hard drive. In doing so we get the speed performance we are looking for and we don’t clog up our nice shiny SSD with pictures we hardly ever look at.
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Dear Richard, I have recently clicked on the nine black dots at the top of the Google home page hoping to choose the ‘News’ app. However, it has disappeared, and I am wondering if the same app has disappeared on your PC too? Just wondering if you have heard if Google have cancelled this app – or if it is a problem with our laptops. I should be most interested to hear from you. Regards, Mary
Hi Mary, if you click on the “more” button at the bottom of the list and then the “Even more from Google”, you will see a full list of apps available to use.
If, of course, money is no object then you could go the "whole hog" and buy a 500 GB SSD, but then we are talking serious money. Hope that answers your question.
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Mushroom Baked Chicken Casserole With Herby Dumplings Eggs With Squished Tomatoes Ingredients
12 skinless chicken pieces a mixture of thighs and drumsticks on the bone, and halved chicken breasts 3 tbsp plain flour 2 tbsp sunflower oil 2 onions, sliced 2 carrots, diced 200g bacon lardon, smoked or unsmoked, or streaky rashers, snipped 3 bay leaves 3 sprigs thyme bottle of cheap red wine 3 tbsp tomato paste 1 chicken stock cube For the herby dumplings 140g cold butter, diced 250g self-raising flour 2 tbsp chopped mixed herb try parsley, thyme and sage or chives Method
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2 large flat mushrooms (about 85g each), stalks removed and chopped rapeseed oil, for brushing ½ garlic clove, grated (optional) a few thyme leaves 2 tomatoes, halved 2 large eggs 2 handfuls rocket
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Brush the mushrooms with a little oil and the garlic (if using). Place the mushrooms in two very lightly greased gratin dishes, bottom-side up, and season lightly with pepper. Top with the chopped stalks and thyme, cover with foil and bake for 20 mins. Remove the foil, add the
tomatoes to the dishes and break an egg carefully onto each of the mushrooms. Season and add a little more thyme, if you like. Return to the oven for 10-12 mins or until the eggs are set but the yolks are still runny. Top with the rocket and eat straight from the dishes. Prep: 5 Mins Cook: 30 Mins serves: 2
Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Toss the chicken pieces with the flour and some salt and pepper, to coat them – it’s easy to do this in a plastic food bag. Heat the oil in a casserole with a lid. Brown the chicken pieces well on all sides – you’ll need to do this in batches. Remove all the pieces to a plate, and tip the onions, carrot, lardons, bay
and thyme into the pan. Cook gently for 10 mins until the onion is softened. Return the chicken pieces, with any juices that have collected on the plate. Then pour in the red wine and tomato paste and crumble in the stock cube. Add a splash of water if you need, until the chicken is almost covered. Bring to the boil, then cover with a lid and bake in the oven for 20 mins. Remove the lid and bake for another 10 mins while you make the dumplings. Rub the butter into the flour
with your fingertips until it feels like fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the herbs with ½ tsp salt and some pepper. Drizzle over 150ml water, and stir in quickly with a cutlery knife to form a light dough. Use floured hands to shape into ping pong sized balls. Place the dumplings on top of the stew and bake for 20 mins more until the dumplings are cooked through. Prep: 30 Mins Cook: 1 Hour 10 Mins Serves:6
Baked Chilli & Jacket Potatoes
Ingredients 4 large jacket potatoes 1 tbsp sunflower oil 2 red onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 sachet (30-39g), chilli con carne seasoning mix 500g beef mince 100g smoked bacon lardons 2 tbsp tomato purée 400g can chopped tomatoes 400g can black beans, drained soured cream, grated cheese and coriander leaves, to serve Method Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Prick the potatoes
all over with a fork, then put on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 1 hr. While the potatoes are baking, heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the onion and fry over a high heat for 5 mins until softened. Add the garlic and chilli sachet. Stir a few times to coat the onions in the spices, then tip the onion mixture into a large ovenproof dish. Put the pan back over high heat and add the beef mince, breaking it up with a spatula as you go. Cook until starting to become crisp at the edges, then add to the dish with the onions. Return the pan to heat and cook the bacon until crisp at the
edges. Add the bacon to the beef and stir to combine. Stir in the tomato purée and tomatoes, then put the dish in the oven with the potatoes and bake for 25-30 mins until bubbling and starting to thicken. Stir in the beans and season well. Return to the oven for 5 mins to warm through. Cut a cross in the top of each potato and squeeze the sides to open. Spoon in the baked chilli and top with soured cream, cheese and coriander if you like.
Prep: 10 Mins Cook: 1 Hour Serves: 4
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Vegan Pie
Ingredients
Method
For the filling 80ml olive oil, plus extra for brushing 2 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp vegan red wine vinegar 3 beetroots (about 400g), peeled and sliced into rounds about ½ cm thick 1 small celeriac (about 750g), peeled, cut into quarters and then sliced into triangles about 1 cm thick 4 thyme sprigs, leaves picked 4 fat unpeeled garlic cloves 3 large sweet potatoes (about 600g), peeled and sliced into rounds about ½ cm thick 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp semolina 250g Swiss chard, leaves only (save the stalks to add to soups, stews and risottos)
First, make the filling. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Mix together 1½ tbsp oil with the cumin, cinnamon and vinegar, and rub the mixture all over the beetroot. Put the beetroot into a small roasting tin, season well, then cover with foil and roast for 20 mins. Meanwhile, toss the celeriac with 2½ tbsp oil, the thyme, garlic and some seasoning in a second roasting tin. Separate out the slices so they cook evenly, then cover the tin in foil. In a third roasting tin, mix the sweet potato with the remaining oil, the smoked paprika and some seasoning, and cover with foil. Once the beets have cooked for 20 mins, add the celeriac and sweet potato to the oven alongside them, and roast all the veg for 40 mins further or until tender. Remove the thyme sprigs, squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins and mash them in with the celeriac, then leave all the veg to cool. All the veg can be cooked the day before and kept in the fridge. For the pastry, boil the kettle and use some coconut oil to grease a deep 20cm springform cake tin. Pour the flour into a bowl and add 1 tsp salt. Mix the coconut oil with 200ml boiling water, stir until melted (put it in the microwave if need be), then pour into the flour and mix with a wooden spoon to form a dough. Working as quickly as you can (it’s best to roll the pastry when it’s warm), cut
For the pastry 150g coconut oil, plus extra for the tin 500g spelt flour almond milk, for brushing
off a ¼ of the dough and set aside under a tea towel. Roll out the rest to 0.5cm thick, then use it to line the cake tin, pressing the dough into the corners and leaving any excess pastry overhanging the sides. Don’t worry if the pastry breaks – it’s very forgiving, so you can patch it up as you go. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Now build the pie. Cover the base with chard leaves, then scatter over the semolina (which will absorb the beet juices), press in the beetroot, and season. Add another layer of chard, followed by the sweet potato, and season. Add a final layer of chard leaves, then top with the celeriac and season again. Roll out the pastry you set aside to a thickness of 0.5cm to use as the lid. Put the lid on top of the pie and, using a fork, press together the overhanging pastry to create a crimped edge. Make a steam hole, then brush the top with a little almond milk mixed with a spoonful of oil (this will help to colour the pastry). Bake in the centre of the oven for 45 mins until the pastry is a deep golden brown. Leave to cool for 15 mins, then remove from the tin and serve in the middle of the table. Will keep for up to three days in the fridge (the pie is also delicious cold). Prep:1 Hour Cook: 1 Hour 45 Mins Serves: 10
Ultimate Lemon Meringue Pie
Ingredients For the pastry 175g plain flour 100g cold butter, cut in small pieces 1 tbsp icing sugar 1 egg yolk For the filling 2 level tbsp cornflour 100g golden caster sugar finely grated zest 2 large lemon 125ml fresh lemon juice (from 2-3 lemons) juice 1 small orange 85g butter, cut into pieces 3 egg yolks and a 1 whole egg For the meringue 4 egg whites, room temperature 200g golden caster sugar 2 level tsp cornflour Method For the pastry, put the flour, butter, icing sugar, egg yolk
(save the white for the meringue) and 1 tbsp cold water into a food processor. Using the pulse button so the mix is not overworked, process until the mix starts to bind. Tip the pastry onto a lightly floured surface, gather together until smooth, then roll out and line a 23 x 2.5cm loose-bottom fluted flan tin. Trim and neaten the edges. Press pastry into flutes. The pastry is quite rich, so don’t worry if it cracks, just press it back together. Prick the base with a fork, line with foil, shiny side down, and chill for 1⁄2-1 hour (or overnight). Put a baking sheet in the oven and heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Bake the pastry case ‘blind’ (filled with dry beans) for 15 mins, then remove the foil and bake a further 5-8 mins until the pastry is pale golden and cooked. Set aside. (Can be done a day ahead if you want to get ahead.) Lower the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. While the pastry bakes, prepare the filling: mix the cornflour, sugar and lemon zest in a medium saucepan. Strain and stir in the lemon juice gradually. Make orange juice up to 200ml/7fl oz with water and strain into the pan. Cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Once the mixture bubbles, remove from the heat and beat in the butter until melted. Beat the egg yolks
(save white for meringue) and whole egg together, stir into the pan and return to a medium heat. Keep stirring vigorously for a few minutes, until the mixture thickens and plops from the spoon. (It will bubble, but doesn’t curdle.) Take off the heat and set aside while you make the meringue. Put the egg whites in a large bowl. Whisk to soft peaks, then add half the sugar a spoonful at a time, whisking between each addition without overbeating. Whisk in the cornflour, then add the rest of the sugar as before until smooth and thick. Quickly reheat the filling and pour it into the pastry case. Immediately put spoonfuls of meringue around the edge of the filling (if you start in the middle the meringue may sink), then spread so it just touches the pastry (this will anchor it and help stop it sliding). Pile the rest into the centre, spreading so it touches the surface of the hot filling (and starts to cook), then give it all a swirl. Return to the oven for 18-20 mins until the meringue is crisp and slightly coloured. Let the pie sit in the tin for 30 mins, then remove and leave for at least another 1⁄2-1 hr before slicing. Eat the same day. Prep: 1 Hour 30 Mins Cook: 1 Hour 45 Mins Serves:8
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Motivating Young Children To Eat Well Encouraging children to eat well can often feel like an uphill struggle. Toddlers are constantly working to gain independence and control in their lives - making battles over food choices a common occurrence. Picky eaters are prone to consuming insufficient calories and often end up reliant on highly processed or convenience foods, which are deficient in many of the vitamins children need to grow and develop. Using these motivational techniques, you can help encourage positive eating habits from a young age and give the children in your setting the best opportunity to grow into healthy adults. Demonstrate the Benefits In order to stay motivated to continue positive behaviours, it's important to recognise the benefits. This can be challenging with young children, but encouraging them to help with cooking can help them to begin to understand the value of making nutritious food choices. Children learn best with hands-on activities, so enlist
their help with ingredient preparation, mixing and stirring and invite them to comment on the food they've helped make and how it makes them feel. Encourage children to understand that eating well will give them more energy and support them in doing the things they enjoy. Break it up Toddlers tend to have small appetites and are natural snackers. Be realistic about food quantities - portion sizes should be about onefourth the size of an adult portion, so don't panic if it feels like they're not eating much. For children who don't seem interested in consuming 3 main meals, try offering healthy snacks every two to three hours instead. Give some consideration to the time and place where children are being fed. Toddlers are active learners, meaning too much activity will take their focus away from the task at hand. Ensure that there are no unnecessary distractions at the dinner table and be on the lookout for signs that
children may be growing overly tired or too hungry. Try to ensure that meals are served before either of these issues becomes a barrier to mealtime success. Encourage autonomy Children are more likely to make healthier choices when the decision to do so comes from them, rather than an outside source. Research supports this, indicating that children are around 20% more likely to consume fruits and vegetables when they're made accessible and presented attractively, but not forced upon them. Keep fresh fruit and vegetables on hand at all times and make sure they're washed, cut up and ready to go. You can add yoghurt, tahini or hummus for extra protein. Whilst parents are encouraged to maintain overall control (by deciding which food is offered, when it is offered and where it is offered), try leaving it to the individual child to decide whether or not they would like to try something and exactly how much they wish to consume. You may be
pleasantly surprised! Create Positive Associations It's incredibly easy to unwittingly turn healthy food choices into a negative. By repeatedly trying to bribe or force a child to eat their greens, you run the risk of creating longstanding associations that are less than positive. Even if children are made aware that something will make them feel good or grow big and strong, they will be reluctant to eat well if they subconsciously associate food with negative feelings (due to previous experiences of pressure or food restriction). Contrary to popular belief, children who are encouraged to enjoy a wide variety of foods (some nutritionally balanced, some less so) tend to be less fussy, while children who feel pressure to eat particular foods can be more selective with what they eat. Rather than getting hung up on 'good' or 'bad' foods, try to encourage a little of everything in moderation. It is important to build a positive attitude by continuing to
offer previously rejected foods (without pressure or negativity), allowing children to explore food and letting them serve themselves. Try to avoid commenting on what or how much children are eating and make the dinner table a place where children want to be, rather than a battleground. Be a good role model The childhood impulse to imitate is strong - children watch, listen and learn through observation and then follow what they see. As a result, if you encourage a child to eat their greens but shun vegetables yourself, they are unlikely to develop a taste for them. It's
important to refrain from commenting negatively on food or overtly restricting your own choices, so that the children in your care don't adopt the same associations with food. Don't give up It's easy to feel like children will never like certain foods, or to become frustrated when something that used to be popular is suddenly rejected, but it's important to keep at it. It can take many attempts for a child to learn to enjoy something but by ensuring that children are regularly exposed to healthy food choices, they're more likely to be receptive to them.
Postnatal depression less likely after winter or spring births Women who give birth in winter or spring are less likely to suffer postnatal depression than at other times of year, a study has shown. Other factors affecting the risk of postnatal depression, also known as postpartum depression (PPD), included the length of pregnancy, whether or not an epidural was given during delivery, and body mass index. At least 10% of women experience some degree of anxiety or depression after giving birth. Symptoms include sadness, restlessness, and lack of concentration. PPD typically arises from a combination of hormonal changes, psychologi-
cal adjustments to motherhood and fatigue, said US researchers. Dr Jie Zhou, from Brigham & Women’s hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, said: “We wanted to find out whether there are certain factors influencing the risk of developing postpartum depression that may be avoided to improve women’s health, both physically and mentally.” The team reviewed the medical records of 20,169 women who delivered babies between June 2015 and August 2017. Of the total, 817 (4.1%) suffered from PPD. Why giving birth in winter or
spring should have a positive effect is not known but it could be linked to the “seasonal enjoyment of indoor activities mothers experience with newborns”, said the researchers. The study also found that a longer pregnancy reduced the risk of PPD, while not having an epidural anaesthetic during delivery increased it. White women were less likely to experience PPD than women of other ethnic backgrounds, the research showed. The mode of delivery had no effect. The findings were presented at the Anesthesiology 2017 meeting in Boston.
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Great Health Starts With The Foods We Eat In our clinic, we place an enormous importance on a patient's diet and nutrition It is undeniable that food is the key to our survival. Quite simply, we need the nutrients in foods to build, maintain and repair our tissues and organs. Human beings are organic forms of life which mean that we need nutrients to survive. These nutrients come in the form of glucose, amino acids, fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. These forms the building blocks required to create and maintain life. It logically follows that if we do not receive adequate amounts of nutrients, the human body will lack the raw materials needed to sustain itself. This ultimate-
ly leads to degeneration and disease. Therefore, it should, be self-evident that adequate nutrition is the
first step in resolving health problems. Unfortunately, and to the detriment of human society, modern
medicine does not place enough emphasis on diet. The individual understands that food is key to
his survival, but what may not be clear is what constitutes healthy food. Ideally food fit and ideal for human consumption should be in its natural state without containing foreign and unnatural chemicals. It, follows that processed foods which are what most people consider to be food - are technically not foods that are capable of sustaining life in the long run. The same applies to microwaved foods that have undergone severe nutrient distortion from the bombardment of microwaves. Many people we come across in the clinic consume mostly processed frozen foods that go directly into the microwave and
transformed into 'Gourmet food'. The impact of such a diet over the years is detrimental to the body. Processing foods destroy many nutrients. Microwaves will also strip foods of nutrients and convert nutrients into cancercausing compounds. Such foods cause chronic inflammation which eventually results in all sorts of diseases. Irrespective of what hospitals promote or believe in, your nutrition is an essential part of your health care and should be taken seriously.
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Blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk in people with irregular heartbeats Stephen Worthby “Common blood thinning drugs halve the risk of dementia for patients who have an irregular heartbeat,” says recent reports. Researchers in Sweden used the country’s health registry data to assess whether people with a condition called atrial fibrillation were less likely to get dementia if they took drugs such as warfarin. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heartbeat. This can make the blood more likely to clot, which can lead to a stroke. Most people with AF are prescribed anticoagulant drugs which reduce the blood's ability to clot. Anticoagulants are often referred to as “blood-thinning drugs”, but this is technically incorrect as they do not affect the density of blood. People with AF are also at more risk of dementia, proba-
bly because of a build-up of tiny clots in the small blood vessels of the brain. This study showed people with AF who were prescribed anticoagulants within a month of diagnosis had a 29% lower risk of getting dementia, compared to those not given the prescription. However, because of the type of study, the researchers cannot prove that anticoagulants are the reason for the reduced risk. Still, as the researchers point out, the possible reduction in dementia risk is another reason to keep taking anticoagulant drugs if prescribed to you. However, you should not take anticoagulants if you are not at risk of blood clots, because the drugs can increase your risk of bleeding.
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COME AND JOIN US! It’s the perfect time to consider joining Find A Spanish Property as a property associate, as property prices are on the rise, and the market is blossoming. 2016 was a positive year for the real estate market with prices having bottomed out the year before with modest price rises. Things have really kicked in during 2017, in strong contrast to the recession period that kicked in during 2008 and 2009. Official government figures confirm that prices are rising this year, and outside the cities of Madrid and Barcelona, Alicante Province which features the Costa Blanca, and the Murcia region with the Costa Calida tourist area, are two of the biggest areas on mainland Spain which are seeing substantial rises in demand along with price increases. The cranes are back with new homes being built by the coast, and the re-sale market continues to rise, fuelled by low interest rates in Spain. Statistics show that demand for homes from British buyers is still high, despite pessimistic fears last year over the Brexit factor, coupled with purchasers from across Europe, and even further afield. Recent surveys show that the majority of British people living in Spain are aged 65 and over, and website statistics confirm that older British nationals with no mortgage on their UK property are still very much looking at Spain as their area of choice to buy a holiday home, or even somewhere to retire to. It’s a great time to get involved in becoming a seller of real-estate in Spain, especially since most of the cowboys disappeared thanks to the recession nearly a decade ago. We like to think that we’ve played our own small part in helping to seeing them off, by offering an honest business that people are proud to recommend and that we now want to substantially expand.
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What happens next? With our support you can advertise YOUR website anywhere you wish in local and social media, newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, it´s up to you. Once an enquiry is made it comes to YOU and your account manager, the decision is made by YOU as to how to proceed. You can get involved in the whole process as much or as little as YOU wish. Full legal documentation and support is provided by our independent legal team. Upon sale we will provide accounting documentation which details your commission. Throughout the entire process we will liaise with you and have full agreement on every aspect, including such things as picking up clients from the airport; property tours; taking them to solicitors; and signing those final papers. That’s our job, whilst as an Find A Spanish Property Associate you can get involved in as much or as little as you like.
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Events Calendar Until Sunday 5 November, 2017 Calpe 30th anniversary of the Oktoberfest in Calpe Until Sunday 12 November, 2017 Guardamar Roma Tapas Route with History - tapa and drink for just 2€ Torre Pacheco 8th Encuentro Barras & Vino - tapa and wine/mini gin for 2,50
Two Fantastic Gastronomic Events This Weekend
Until Sunday 5 November, 2017 Cocentaina Cocentaina All Saints Fair (Fira de Tots Sants) 800 stalls! Friday 3 to Sunday 5 November, 2017 Alicante ExpoFiesta 2017 - 24th edition of the national fair for popular fiestas Friday 3 to Saturday 25 November, 2017 Cartagena 37th Cartagena Jazz Festival Friday 3 to Sunday 26 November, 2017 Calasparra X Tapas and Cocktail Route Friday 3 November, 2017 Torrevieja Afternoon Tea and Swing at the Marina Bar Saturday 4 November, 2017 Torrevieja Little Talents 2.0 Music Concert at the Virgen del Carmen Alicante LGTBI Life Alicante - Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-friendly fair and festival Rojales Remember Queen Music Tour at the Teatro Capitol Saturday 4 November, 2017 Bigastro Arts, Crafts and Antiques Fair at London Antiques Sunday 5 November, 2017 Orihuela Grand Antiques Auction at London Antiques Orihuela Costa Party in the Plaza for charity in Villamartin Square from noon
The Valencia Region is renowned for the great food produced by its chefs. And with such fantastic local produce, straight from the sea and the hills, you can’t really go wrong. If you’re into your food, here are two exceptional events that shouldn’t be missed.
Gastronóma Valencia. Showcookings, tastings, courses, gourmet buffets and well-known names in the gastronomy world invited from 4th to 6th November to this fair in Valencia. Gastrónoma Valencia is an open forum so that professionals of the gastronomy and gourmet public can experience and enjoy. Three days of emotions organised in spaces like central kitchen – live cooking demonstrations with the big cooks of the moment -, cooking – zone for courses, workshops and demonstrations for fans of the kitchen -, wine experience, gourmet buffets - where to taste high-end “tapas” at cheap prices -, corner of the rice – a space devoted to extra virgin olive oil -, pan de verdad – where the best bakers in Spain will give life to the best breads -, cocktail club and handmade beers. Fair of the Esperiega Apple. Rincón de Ademuz on 4 and 5 November; you will be delighted by the exhibition about the esperiega apple, a sweet treasure which very few know about. Find out everything at this exhibition. This Fair offers a market of agricultural products venues and mercadillo rural of craftsmanship, hiking route, storytelling workshop, traditional games, tapas route, guided visit along the village and horse-riding exhibition, to name a few. One of the appeals of the Fair of the Esperiega Apple, especially for those with a sweet tooth, are the competitions “The best Esperiega Apple” and “The best Apple Pie”. We warn you that anything you taste here will be unforgettable.
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TRELI ON THE TELLY WITH ALEX TRELINSKI
What a fantastic public relations gift for Channel Four on Tuesday presented on a gold platter, with the news that Prue Leith had “mistakenly” put out the winner’s name of the Great British Bake Off on her Twitter account from the other side of the world in Bhutan! Pru had forgotten that there was a time difference between the UK and the Far East, and suddenly the story was leading news bulletins on radio stations and splashed all over the front pages of the Wednesday tabloids. Take it from me, in the PR world, it was wonderful for promoting the show and reminding people on the Tuesday that it was on that evening! Sophie Faldo was a deserving winner and it capped an absolute triumph for Channel Four, who over a year ago, were being spat at for taking the GBBO from the BBC. The reality of course was that Love Productions didn’t want to do a deal with the Beeb and were hawking the show around with Sky being a very serious possibility to
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buy it, until Channel Four stepped in to keep the GBBO “free-to-air”. The new personnel on GBBO like Prue, Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding have brought something fresh to the show, which has been as good as ever, and defied all the gloomy predictions, including many from yours truly . It has brought fantastic ratings to Channel Four, yet they are well down compared to those on BBC 1, which makes me wonder whether viewers are that dim that they don’t know how to find Channel Four? That can be the only explanation for the “missing millions” who have missed out on a enjoyable weekly treat. I welcome the return of a regular primetime BBC 1 music show, coming over a decade on from the demise of Top of the Pops. Sounds Like Friday Night has a fantastic studio set at the old BBC Television Centre that has a feel of the old TFI Friday set, and some good artists with the likes of Charlie Puth, Jessie Ware, and Jason Derulo on the first show, which I all
enjoyed. My criticism was the waffle and the unfunny attempts at comedy, and just four songs over the 30 minutes, which simply wasn’t good enough. A bit of tinkering though should solve the problem if bosses want to deal with it, otherwise this is a serious wasted opportunity. Tracey Ullman is a fantastic performer with her characters and impressions, and the start of a new
Friday night BBC 1 run of Tracey Does the News had the instant merit of bumping the useless Porridge revival to an earlier time up against an episode of Corrie on ITV. I’m not a fan of Tracey’s Theresa May portrayal, but that was more compensated by her sensational impression of Jeremy Corbyn. Why though is a class act like Ullman dealing with poor scripts that just don’t make
me laugh? If you combined her performance skills with say the satirical bite of the old Spitting Image writing, then it would be must-view television, but at the moment, once you’ve marvelled at what she does, then the novelty wears off in the unfunny sketches. Pat Phelan’s gone on holiday on Coronation Street with his dumb believing wife Eileen, after a couple of
killings at the back end of last week. One taboid newspaper suggested this week that four more deaths are on the way at his evil hands, but am I the only fan that is getting a bit bored with all of this? Soaps tend to stretch things out too long and this plot is a stretch too far. Please ITV, just wrap things up within the next two months, as I’m getting bored with it all.
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28 Elsewhere, while golfing with Morris, Pollard is horrified to learn an access road is due to be built through his house plot, if he doesn’t pay a small bribe. xxxFriday The police arrive with a warrant for the scrapyard and end up confiscating Adam’s car too. Meanwhile, as people gather for the display, Aaron is unhappy to learn that something happened between Gerry and Liv while he was away. Doug lights a huge firework and ends up burning his hands. Elsewhere, spooked.
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Also today, Paddy and Rhona join forces.
Monday Victoria is shocked when Adam reveals that he found Emma’s suicide note in his car, but he refuses to tell the police. Soon afterwards, the police arrive and arrest Adam for Emma’s murder, but he continues to deny Emma was in his car. Meanwhile, Gerry has overstayed his welcome with Doug and Diane. Elsewhere, when an old friend, Morris, from Hotten Council contacts Pollard for a round of golf, Pollard arrogantly dissuades Faith from joining them, believing it’s bound to be an important meeting regarding council business. Tuesday Victoria is alarmed when Adam storms off to confront Ross, but Ross looks shocked to learn that Emma was attacked before she fell from the viaduct. Later, Ross relays to Pete his earlier conversation with Adam. Pete grows suspicious of Ross, wondering when he found out about their mother’s murder, but Ross insists he found out at the same time as Pete. Meanwhile, Rodney tries to ask out Faith, who’s been stood up by Pollard, but she knocks him back and leaves him humiliated.
Friday Seb and Faye anxWednesday Adam thinks iously await the results of Ross or Pete is behind their HIV test results, Emma’s death. which are due today. Later, Adam’s suspicions only grow further when he learns that Ross has packed a bag and left the village. Is this a sign of a guilty conscience?
Meanwhile, in the solicitors’ office, upbeat Adam tells Todd that he’s arranged a meeting with a potential new client who could prove very lucrative for the firm. Todd is delightMeanwhile, Kath turns up ed, thinking it could pay for at Home Farm to talk with Summer’s school fees. Robert in private. Later, Robert reveals that Kath Later, Adam and Todd are has offered him a job away, infuriated when their leaving Lachlan delighted potential client cancels, and Lawrence uneasy. having spoken to Aidan Robert implies he’ll take and had chapter and verse the job, leaving Lawrence on their underhand dealdevastated. ings. Elsewhere, things get worse for Pollard when he learns that the Dingles’ house will be knocked down instead of his own.
Elsewhere, Todd hopes to ease Summer’s troubles.
Thursday When Rebecca’s car plays up, Victoria convinces a reluctant Aaron to take it out for a run to see what’s wrong with it.
Evidence continues to mount against Anna in the Seb investigation.
Mid-run, it breaks down just as Rebecca’s waters break. Miles from anywhere, will Rebecca and Aaron make it to the hospital?
Also, Rita outstays her welcome.
Meanwhile, Rita has a change of heart about her future plans. Rosie, Adam and Todd wish they could help Rita and discuss the possibility of altering the date on the contract of sale.
Monday Moira calls into Meanwhile, Robert is com- The Kabin and is instantly promised. attracted to Colin. Soon afterwards, Adam pays Elsewhere, Pollard hides Colin a visit and explains his true feelings. that Rita has changed her mind over her flat. Colin Robert is emotional as insists it’s too late as it’s a done deal. Moira is Rebecca gives birth. impressed by his attitude. Meanwhile, as Bernice rambles on to regular client Later, Adam and Todd frantically for Mrs Dumphreys, she does- search n’t seem to be listening Colin’s contract. Aidan and Bernice is utterly clocks them from across shocked when the lady the road, as Adam and Todd make to swap Colin’s drops to the floor, dead. contract with their forgery. As Mrs Dumphreys is taken away by paramedics, Nicola starts to root through the old lady’s bag and finds a betting slip. What will she do with it?
the Bistro, they’re confronted by Beth and Izzy, demanding to know when the factory will reopen now that the money has come through. They’re shocked when Johnny reveals his plans to retire and move to Spain. Jenny is gobsmacked. In the Bistro, Johnny breaks the news to Aidan that he intends to use the insurance money to fund his and Jenny’s retirement in Spain. A furious Aidan turns on Jenny, calling her a gold digger. When Johnny defends her, Aidan rounds on his dad.
wonder whether Abi might know that he was blackmailing Steven.
Friday Tina is horrified to realise that she’s to blame for Janet’s accident. Will she come clean? Meanwhile, Lauren reacts to Abi’s baby bombshell. Elsewhere, Shakil seeks advice from Kathy and Michelle over Bex’s mixed messages and decides to stand up to her.
Clearly fired up, Aidan marches into the solicitors’ office and picks up Rita’s forged contract. Rosie throws a drink in his face and grabs the contract from him. Aidan also approaches Billy and tells him about the forged contract. Aidan suggests it’s time he wised up to Todd’s criminal activities and Billy is taken aback. Later, Billy confronts Todd over Aidan’s accusations. Wednesday When baby George becomes unwell, Mary hotfoots it to the Bistro to find Angie. Grabbing her car keys, Angie insists she’ll drive him to A&E. Convinced Angie has an alcohol problem, Mary calls the police and reports her for drink driving and endangering her son’s life. Meanwhile, Angie confides in Toyah about her real troubles. Elsewhere, Sinead is struggling with being stepmum to Joseph and finds an unlikely ally in Daniel, much to Chesney’s annoyance. The police pull Angie over and insist she takes a breath test. As Dev and Mary arrive on the scene, Angie realises with disgust that Mary reported her.
Monday Kathy receives a nasty surprise when she comes face-to-face with James Willmott-Brown.
Thursday Sharon is shocked to discover that Michelle is taking matters into her own hands by inviting Tom over for dinner. When Tom arrives at the Mitchell house, Michelle takes the opportunity to question him about his recent behaviour. After admitting that he was too intense, Tom tries to kiss Michelle. How will she react? Meanwhile, when Ian grow suspicious over Kathy’s strange behaviour, she admits that James Willmott-Brown paid her a visit.
Willmott-Brown explains why he’s there and claims that he just wants to put the past behind him, but how will Kathy react to seeing the man who raped her? Meanwhile, Billy confides in Tina about how Honey has kicked him out after they argued over Janet, who is still in hospital after the accident. Tuesday After spending the night with Billy, a guiltridden Tina comes clean about how she was the one who knocked over Janet. Billy heads back to the hospital and makes amends with Honey, while Tina fills in Shirley about her confession and decides that it’s time to hand herself in to the police. Later, Billy joins Tina as she heads to the police station, but they’re stopped in their tracks when Shirley intervenes. Not wanting Tina to confess, Shirley gives both her and Billy a major ultimatum. Meanwhile, Abi tells Ian that Steven is the father of her unborn child. When Ian confides in Max about the revelation, Max starts to
Elsewhere, Liv is aghast to see the damage Gerry has caused to Aaron’s car.
Elsewhere, when Luke has an awkward dinner with the Mitchells, he takes the opportunity to find out whether Phil knows about Willmott-Brown seeing Kathy.
Hanssen faces a fight for Holby’s survival as the prospect of a merger hangs over them.
Hanssen finds strength in an unexpected source, as Sacha rallies to his side and brings the fight to Keller. Will they be successful? Meanwhile, it’s Donna’s first day back since the Coroner’s Court and she feels everyone judging her over what’s happened with Ric’s case. Her problems are compounded by having to deal with an unwanted visitor.
Meanwhile, as Johnny and Jenny sit down to dinner in
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Sunday 09:00 Breakfast with Tim Bridge 12:00 Soul & Mowtown 14:00 Gary Jackson 16:00 The Retro Chart 18:00 Classic Country
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Friday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Countryfile Autumn Diaries 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Getting the Builders In 12:45 Fugitives 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Impossible 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Sounds Like Friday Night Greg James and Dotty are joined by former One Direction star Liam Payne. Along with his hosting duties, he also performs his latest single and introduces performances from Liam Gallagher. 21:00 EastEnders Tina comes to a horrifying realisation. 21:30 Porridge An intriguing new inmate arrives at Wakeley, in the form of depressed rock star Rob Strange. Fletch is tasked with keeping an eye on him, but events take an unexpected turn. 22:00 Have I Got News for You Paul and Ian are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists including Miles Jupp. 22:30 Tracey Breaks the News Tracey Ullman offers her unique take on current events and tackles topical stories. 23:00 News 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 00:25 Josh 00:55 The Apprentice 01:55 Weather 02:00 News
07:00 The Hairy Builder 07:30 Countryfile Autumn Diaries 08:15 Getting the Builders In 09:00 See Hear 09:30 Caught Red Handed 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The Code 14:45 The Planners 15:45 Family Finders 16:15 The Railway: Keeping Britain on Track 17:15 Back in Time for Dinner 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 20:00 Mastermind John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. Subjects are the Champions’ League, Lawrence Durrell’s Alexandria Quartet, the Life and Times of Hatshepsut and “House of Cards”. 20:30 Match of the DayHyde United v Milton Keynes Dons Dan Walker presents coverage as the Northern Premier League Division One North outfit look to cause an upset against the League One side. The hosts are one of the two lowest-ranked clubs to have progressed to this stage, alongside Heybridge Swifts who are also from step eight of the English football pyramid. The team from Greater Manchester actually began their quest to reach the first round proper back in August when they recorded a 4-2 win over Congleton. 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight 00:05 Snowfall 00:50 Rugby League 01:20 Peaky Blinders 02:20 See Hear 02:50 Louis Theroux 03:50 This Is BBC Two
Kay Mellor's brand new BBC One drama
Rollem Productions’ brand new BBC One drama Love, Lies & Records, from the pen of BAFTA award-winning writer Kay Mellor, will air this autumn. With a cast of much-loved actors - including Ashley Jensen (Catastrophe, Ugly Betty, Extras), Adrian Bower (Teachers, The Last Kingdom), Kenny Doughty (Vera, Stella), Rebecca Front (Doctor Thorne, War & Peace, Humans) and Mark Stanley (Dark River, Dickensian, Broken) - the series follows Registrar Kate Dickenson (Jensen) as she tries to juggle her personal life with the daily dramas of births, marriages and deaths and the impact they have on her. After a dream promotion to the top job of Superintendent, Kate finds herself increasingly torn by
the endless responsibilities of being a modern working mother. Her daughter’s hiding suspicious messages on her mobile, her son hates her because she’s bought him the wrong trainers and now her stepson’s turned up unannounced to stay. As Kate tries to hold her work, life and relationship together, things go from complicated to impossible when a disgruntled colleague threatens to expose a secret from her past. The series explores how women in particular have to juggle their lives. Kate has reached the top of her profession but with everything she’s worked for in jeopardy, can she sustain herself when it’s not just her job that’s on the line? Elizabeth Kilgarriff, Executive Producer says: "Kay's scripts are, brilliant entertaining and funny.”
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07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 News 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Tenable 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Adam is under scrutiny. 20:30 Coronation Street Seb and Faye anxiously await their test results.
07:20 The King of Queens 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 11:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 12:00 Undercover Boss USA 13:00 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:05 My Kitchen Rules UK 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 17:00 Coast vs Country 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Steph and Dom’s One Star to Five Star 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News
21:00 Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears On Kangaroo Island Ray meets an echidna, the only mammal with a real beak, but it also lays eggs.
20:25 Unreported World Krishnan Guru-Murthy travels to Mexico to investigate growing violent crime in Cancún.
21:30 Coronation Street The evidence against Anna begins to mount.
20:55 Stand Up to Cancer Ten-year-old Eve has a rare form of cancer. She and her two sisters reveal what it’s like to fight this cancer.
22:00 Bear’s Mission Adventurer Bear Grylls teaches the comedian and TV host some alternative survival skills. The duo start their journey with an open-door helicopter ride up into the mountains of Brydon's native Wales. On arrival at a lake nestled between abandoned slate mines and rolling hills, the pair drop into the freezing water below. After a bracing swim, Bear surprises Rob with a mission to abseil into a massive sink hole to a depth of 200 feet.
22:00 Gogglebox Some famous faces join Britain’s favourite opinionated viewers.
23:00 News 23:40 After the News 00:15 Tonight at the London Palladium 01:10 Jackpot247 04:00 Storage Hoarders 04:50 ITV Nightscreen
23:00 The Last Leg 00:05 First DatesPG 01:10 Film The Pyramid (15) 02:45 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 03:25 Humans
21:00 Food Unwrapped Jimmy learns about the battle against the hidden nuisance that leads to corked wine. 21:30 Travel Man: 48 Hours in...Amsterdam Richard and Joe Lycett head to the mini break mecca of Amsterdam.
A Right Royal Quiz Presented by Fern Britton
Britain’s first ever panel show about the monarchy A Right Royal Quiz is being made by Shiver for ITV. Presented by Fern Britton, the quiz will be a celebratory and affectionate look at the Royals and the country’s obsession with them. Two Royal-loving celebrity teams will pitted against each other to discover what they know about this muchloved British institution. Across a series of fun and entertaining rounds, the panellists will be tested on topics such as Prince Philip’s pet names for the Queen, which game the Windsors are banned from playing at home, and who in the Royal family can breakdance.
Helping the teams throughout the quiz will be Royal expert Jennie Bond - plus self-confessed super fans, and some special Royal inspired surprises will pop up throughout the show. There’ll be plenty of entertaining and interesting facts as well as hilarious offbeat insights into the nation’s favourite family. So get out your flags, practice 'God Save the Queen' and prepare for the ultimate right Royal knees up! Fern Britton said: “Think you know all about our Queen and her family? Well join us for A Right Royal Quiz and test your knowledge in this fun and affectionate game show for all the family.”
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 13:10 News 13:15 The Hotel Inspector Returns 14:10 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Film - Paper Angels (PG) 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 The Gadget Show Jon Bentley gets his laughing gear around some of the tastiest electric toothbrushes on the market, the G Team get up to speed with e-bikes, and Ortis Deley sees what the future holds at the Virtual Reality Show in London. 21:00 World’s Greatest Bridges The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world’s tallest and widest steel arched bridge and is now almost 100 years old, but was built with a city’s future in mind. The bridge brought together a city divided not just by water but by cultural differences. 22:00 Eight Days That Made Rome Bettany explores the importance and appalling reality of slavery in ancient Rome and how the revolt played a major role in shaping Rome’s political future. She also reveals that not all of Spartacus’s followers were slaves. 23:00 Shrunken Heads of the Amazon 00:05 The Missing Evidence 01:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Rich House, Poor House
07:00 The Cube 07:50 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:15 Dinner Date 09:00 Emmerdale 10:00 You’ve Been Framed! 10:30 Ellen DeGeneres 11:20 Dinner Date 12:20 Dress to Impress 13:20 Emmerdale 14:20 You’ve Been Framed! 14:50 Ellen DeGeneres 15:45 Jeremy Kyle 19:00 Dress to Impress 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Film Bridesmaids (14) 00:30 Family Guy 01:25 American Dad! 01:55 Ghosted 02:25 Bromans ITV 3 07:00 Coronation Street 07:50 Heartbeat 08:50 Wild at Heart 09:50 Judge Judy 11:15 Inspector Morse 13:35 Wild at Heart 14:35 Heartbeat 15:40 Coronation Street 16:45 Inspector Morse 19:00 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 Lewis 01:00 Mr Selfridge 02:05 Film Captain Corelli’s Mandolin (14) ITV 4 07:00 The Chase 08:50 Storage Wars 09:40 Pawn Stars 10:35 Ironside 11:40 Quincy, M.E. 12:45 The Sweeney 13:45 The Avengers 14:50 Ironside 15:55 Quincy, M.E. 16:55 The Sweeney 17:55 The Avengers 19:00 Storage Wars 20:00 Darts 00:00 Film - Transporter 3 (14) 02:05 Bear Grylls: Mission Survive
Channel 4 commissions series inside U.S. Embassy
Field Day Productions are to produce a three-part observational documentary series inside the U.S. Embassy in London for Channel 4, Current Affairs. Filmed over a six month period, the series will give insight into one of the world’s most important Embassies. The U.S. mission represents the Office of the President of the United States as well as protects as the welfare of its citizens abroad, its business interests and culture, and manages visa applications of would-be visitors to the United States. With a new Ambassador in place, major relocation to a new Embassy site and an effort to strengthen and expand the ‘special relationship’ in the time of Brexit,
Field Day Productions goes behind the scenes to show how a modern U.S. Embassy works at a pivotal moment in history. Dorothy Byrne, Channel 4 Head of News and Current Affairs, who commissioned the series, said ‘‘This is an important landmark observational documentary series which will give viewers a chance to experience a slice of daily life behind the scenes of this influential Embassy.” Field Day Executive Producer Sally Angel said: “We are delighted to be working on our first commission for Channel 4 on a series that will open up the workings of a previously closed piece of America that sits inside the UK."
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Saturday - BBC Two
Sunday - ITV
The first of three documentaries in which scientists who are experts in the field of natural disasters identify the most extreme catastrophes to have ever occurred on Earth, piecing together the stories of these events via the debris left in their wake. They begin by examining a devastating volcanic eruption from 1250, releasing more sulfur into the atmosphere than any over incident in the past 7,000 years.
This lavish one-off special sees the multi award-winning actress and singer, Sheridan Smith, headline her very own show for the first time. In a celebration of her love of music and performing live, the star of a number of big-hitting ITV shows such as Mrs Biggs and Cilla – for which she won a BAFTA Award – showcases exclusive performances of songs from her new album as well as other musical numbers,
all accompanied by a live orchestra. Sheridan also talks with host
Alexander Armstrong about her life and stratospheric career.
The Railway Man
Gunpowder Saturday - BBC One On the eve of the 5 November, Catesby (Kit Harington), Fawkes (Tom Cullen) and the plotters load the tunnels below Parliament with barrels of gunpowder. Across the city, Father Garnet (Peter Mullan) is under pressure from an ally to break his seal of confession and reveal Catesby’s plot - for the good of the Catholic faith. Will the priest be the one to betray Catesby at the eleventh hour? Or will Cecil (Mark Gatiss) need to find other means to destroy Catesby, win back the King’s trust and save his life? When the plot is discovered, Fawkes is unable to stave
off capture and is hauled before the King - who, after forcing a confession, sentences him to be publicly executed. Catesby and the remaining plotters resolve to stand by their rebellion with
one final, desperate battle against Wade and the King’s men. How will they fare? And what will become of Father Garnet, Anne (Liv Tyler) and Catesby’s young son?
Sunday - Channel 4 A traumatised former prisoner of war gets married, but continues to suffer nightmares about his experiences. He is unable to talk to his wife about his time
in captivity, so she tracks down a fellow hostage to learn the truth - and discovers the cruel Japanese officer he is fixated on is still alive. Fact-based film drama, starring Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman and Stellan Skarsgard.
Saturday TV 07:15 How We Won the War 07:45 Animal Park 08:30 Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature 09:00 Deadly 60 09:30 World Cup Rugby League: England v Lebanon 12:30 Coast 13:00 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 14:00 Nigella: At My Table 14:30 Natural World 15:30 Escape to the Continent 16:30 Italy Unpacked 17:30 Mastermind 18:00 Flog It! 19:50 Strictly Come 19:00 The Big Family Dancing Tess Daly and Cooking Showdown Claudia Winkleman present from the Strictly ballroom as 20:00 Britain Afloat Marythe remaining nine couples Ann Ochota discovers how compete to lift the highly sailing on the Mersey coveted Glitter Ball trophy. developed into a way of life for many people. 21:20 Casualty Lily has decided to go for the 20:30 Front Row Giles Research post in Hong Coren and guests are in the Kong with Mr Grayling. studio for an Agatha Meanwhile, after her run in Christie Special. with Sam, Lily and Iain are on the rocks. Lily is sure 21:00 Grand Tours of the that this means she should Scottish Islands Paul jourput herself first. neys around the coast of the Long Island of Harris 22:10 Gunpowder On the and Lewis. eve of the 5th November, Catesby, Fawkes and the 21:30 Dad’s Army plotters load the tunnels Members of the platoon are below Parliament with bar- threatened with being rels of gunpowder. Across made air-raid wardens, so the city, Father Garnet is they take action in a bid to under pressure to reveal look younger Catesby’s plot for the good of the Catholic faith. Will the 22:00 Josh Widdicombe: priest be the one to betray What Do I Do Now Live Catesby at the eleventh Josh takes to the stage for hour? a stand-up performance at the Hammersmith Apollo. 23:10 News 23:30 Match of the Day 00:50 The NFL 23:00 QI XL 23:45 Later ... Show 01:20 Film - The with Jools 00:50 Film - Red Double (12) 02:55 Weather Tails (PG) 02:45 Film 03:00 News Love (12)
07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food 13:00 Football Focus 14:00 News 14:15 World Cup Rugby League 15:45 Film Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted 17:10 Final Score 18:10 Len Goodman’s Partners in Rhyme 18:40 News 19:00 Pointless Celebrities
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07:00 CITV 10:25 News 10:30 Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:25 Gino’s Italian Coastal Escape 12:55 The Hungry Sailors 13:50 The Harbour 14:20 News 14:30 The X Factor 16:30 Thunderbirds Are Go 16:55 Film - Father of the Bride 19:00 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs 19:25 News
07:25 Adventure Racing 07:50 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:45 Frasier 09:35 The Big Bang Theory 10:55 The Simpsons 12:50 Come Dine with Me 15:25 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 17:30 Best Laid Plans 18:30 Location, Location, Location 19:30 News
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:50 The Gadget Show 11:45 Police Interceptors 12:45 Film 12 Gifts of Christmas 14:25 Film The Christmas Card 16:10 Film - Christmas in the City 18:00 Film - A Mission for Christmas
20:00 Volatile Earth Archaeologists at a medieval cemetery find thousands of skeletons in mass graves. Scientists conclude the most likely cause of death was a famine triggered by a 13thcentury volcanic eruption 20:15 Ninja Warrior UK It that turned summer to winis heat two and competitors ter and left millions starvfrom all over the UK take on ing. TV’s toughest obstacle course. Who will rise to the 21:00 Pearl Harbor: The challenge, conquer Mount New Evidence SeventyMidoriyama and be five years on from the crowned the UK’s first Ninja attack on Pearl Harbor, questions remain about Warrior? how the world’s most pow21:20 The X Factor erful nation was caught by Dermot O'Leary oversees surprise. This programme proceedings, as the musi- offers new insight into what cal talent show continues. Washington knew before There have been rumours the attack. that Simon plans to shake up the elimination process 22:00 Film - The Other by dumping more than one Woman A lawyer who lives act on certain weekends, by strict rules when it meaning the pressure will comes to romantic relationbe even more intense for ships, falls for suave, handthe remaining contestants. some man and begins an affair with him. A surprise 23:05 The Jonathan Ross visit to his home reveals Show 00:10 News 00:25 that he is married to a Film - Forgetting Sarah devoted housewife. (14) Marshall (18) 02:20 Jackpot247 04:00 The 00:10 Film - Unknown (14) Hungry Sailors 04:50 ITV 02:15 The Last Leg 03:10 Hollyoaks Omnibus Nightscreen
19:45 Film - Rio Lobo A former Union Army colonel sets out to settle some old scores and find the two Yankee traitors responsible for the loss of a gold shipment and the death of his best friend. His search leads him to a showdown in the town of Rio Lobo, where he finds a whole community under siege from their own sheriff and a mysterious landowner. Howard Hawks' Western, starring John Wayne, Jorge Rivero, Christopher Mitchum, Jack Elam, Jennifer O'Neill and Mike Henry.
07:00 Kevin Can Wait 07:50 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:05 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 14:30 The Simpsons 16:30 The Great British Bake Off 17:45 News 18:15 Film – Paddington
07:00 Milkshake 10:50 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:25 Football 12:10 Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud 12:40 Film - A Husband for Christmas 14:25 Film for Home Coming Christmas 16:05 Film - Let It Snow (12) 17:55 News 18:00 Film - Grease (PG)
19:50 You’ve Been Framed! -A cake explodes over a toddler, a poledancer wrecks a kitchen and Jeremy Corbyn causes chaos in a playground.
21:55 News 22:00 Football Colin Murray introduces highlights from the weekend's games, including Bristol City v Cardiff City, Brentford v Leeds United at Griffin Park, and Aston Villa v Sheffield Wednesday at Villa Park. 23:00 NCIS: New Orleans 00:50 Lip Sync Battle UK 01:15 SuperCasino 04:10 The Yorkshire Vet 05:00 Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild
07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:25 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:50 Emmerdale Omnibus 10:25 Coronation Street Omnibus 13:20 Take Me Out 14:30 Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule 15:00 Film - See Spot Run (PG) 17:05 Film - St Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold (PG) 19:10 Film - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (14) 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:50 Family Guy 00:50 American Dad! 01:50 Timewasters 02:20 Bromans 03:20 Viral Tap ITV 3 07:00 Murder, She Wrote 08:45 Film - The Mirror Crack’d (PG) 11:00 Wycliffe 12:05 Film Columbo: Rest in Peace, Mrs. Columbo (PG) 14:05 Foyle’s War 16:10 Midsomer Murders 00:00 The Syndicate 01:05 Foyle’s War ITV 4 07:00 The Protectors 07:25 The Avengers 08:30 Motorsport UK 09:30 Fishing Impossible 10:30 ITV Racing 11:30 Pawn Stars 12:25 Shed & Buried 14:30 ITV Racing: Live From Ascot 17:00 Pawn Stars 17:55 Hornblower 20:00 Live: World Series of Darts 00:00 Film - The Glimmer Man (18) 01:50 The Sweeney 02:50 The Classic Car Show 03:40 ITV4 Nightscreen
Sunday TV 07:00 Breakfast 08:35 Match of the Day 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Sunday Morning Live 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:15 Points of View 14:30 Lifeline 14:45 Final Score 17:00 Songs of Praise 17:35 Blue Planet II 18:35 News 19:00 Panorama
07:05 How We Won the War 07:35 The A to Z of TV Gardening 08:20 Great British Garden Revival 09:20 Countryfile 10:30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:00 Mary Berry’s Foolproof Cooking 12:30 My Life on a Plate 13:15 MOTD2 Extra 14:00 Natural World 15:00 Wild Brazil 16:00 Flog It! 17:00 19:30 Countryfile As the World Cup Rugby League seasons change the 18:30 Match of the Day Countryfile team gets out to explore all that Autumn has 20:00 Top Gear Matt to offer. LeBlanc drives an eightwheeled rescue vehicle 20:15 Strictly Come from Russia, Rory Reid Dancing It’s time for anoth- turns the world’s ugliest car er dancing duo to leave the into a luxury yacht, and competition, as Tess Daly Chris Harris reviews the and Claudia Winkleman new Porsche Cayman. reveal which two couples Jamiroquai frontman Jay will face each other in the Kay is the studio guest. Dance Off. 21:00 Robot Wars 21:00 Blue Planet II A Competing in this heat are: ground-breaking journey to Apex, Vulture, Terrorhurtz, the Deep, the final frontier Track-Tion, Bucky the and home to real-life aliens, Robot and Rapid. from monstrous sharks to shrimps in glass cages and 22:00 Film My perhaps the origin of all life Scientology Movie Louis on Earth. Theroux is denied admittance into the Church of 22:00 The Last Post Joe’s Scientology’s headquarfuture in the army hangs in ters, setting into motion a the balance. Armstrong clever, confrontational and fears for Yusra’s safety. funny plan to reveal the Honor is devastated by inner workings of the mysJoe’s secret past. terious organization. (14) 23:00 News 23:30 Match of the Day 2 00:45 International Student 01:15 Weather 01:20 News
23:35 Snowfall 00:20 Film The Ring (14) 02:05 Question Time 03:05 Holby City 04:05 This Is BBC Two
07:00 CITV 10:25 News 10:30 Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears 11:00 Peston on Sunday 12:00 Columbo 14:00 News 14:10 The X Factor 15:50 Catchphrase 16:35 Ball and Boe: Back Together 17:35 A Very Royal Wedding 18:50 News 19:10 The Chase: Celebrity Special One chaser is all that stands between Dion Dublin, Lesley Garrett, Hannah Mills and Chris Ramsey and thousands of pounds for their chosen charities. Bradley Walsh hosts. 20:05 The X Factor Dermot O'Leary hosts the second of this weekend's two live shows, as the acts strive to ensure a place in next week's episodes while judges Simon, Sharon, Nicole and Louis will be hoping to ensure their favoured acts make it through to the next stage.
20:00 Escape Five expert engineers abandoned in Arctic conditions face a race against time trying to turn airplane wreckage into an escape vehicle. 21:00 Great Canal Journeys Timothy West and Prunella Scales set off on their third adventure along the French canal system, as they travel down the Marne-Rhine Canal in Alsace and Lorraine, close to the German border. 22:00 Unspeakable After dropping her kids at school one morning, Jo receives a disturbing text message from an unknown sender. It alleges an inappropriate relationship between her new boyfriend Danny, who’s recently moved in, and her 11-year-old daughter.
22:00 Sheridan To celebrate her love of music, Sheridan Smith performs songs from her new album as well as other musical numbers, all accompanied by a live orchestra. 23:00 Gogglebox 00:00 Film - The Railway Man 23:00 News 23:20 Peston (PG) 02:05 The Supervet on Sunday 00:15 Car 03:00 A Summer to Save Crash Britain: Caught on My Life 03:55 Gillette Camera 01:10 Jackpot247 World Sport 04:20 KOTV 04:00 Motorsport UK creen Boxing Weekly
20:15 Before They Were Stars A look at some of the stars of the classic musical film before they hit the big time. Some are uplifting stories of fulfilment and success, like oldest Pink Lady Stockard Channing. Some are utterly tragic, like the fate of the actor Jeff Conaway. Mark Rugby 21:15 Durden-Smith and David Flatman present all of the best action from the opening round of the 2017/18 Anglo-Welsh Cup. In the first round of the competition, Exeter take on and Northampton, Saracens v´s Harlequins. 22:00 The Grease Story Examining one of the most successful and enduring movie musicals of all time. A joyous and celebratory look at this phenomenon set in Rydell High School. 23:30 Most Shocking Moments in Pop 2 02:15 SuperCasino 04:10 GPs: Behind Closed Doors
07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:15 The Cube16 08:05 Coronation Street Omnibus 11:00 Guidance+ 11:30 LA Story 11:40 Ready, Set, Style 12:05 Third Wheel 12:25 The X Factor 14:10 You’ve Been Framed! 14:45 Film - Bean (PG) 16:30 Film - Looney Tunes: Back in Action 18:20 Film - Clash of the Titans (PG) 20:25 Film Pacific Rim (PG) 23:00 Family Guy 00:30 American Dad! 01:30 Release the Hounds ITV 3 07:00 Lewis 08:40 Heartbeat 10:45 Murder, She Wrote 13:55 Heidi 16:05 Film - Carry On: Follow That Camel (PG) 18:00 Lewis 22:00 The Syndicate 23:05 Honest 00:10 Film - The Constant Gardener (14) 02:40 The Knock 03:35 Mr Selfridge 04:25 Wycliffe ITV 4 07:00 The Protectors 07:25 The Avengers 09:40 The Sweeney 11:40 Hornblower 13:45 Live: World Series of Darts 18:00 Pawn Stars 19:50 Snooker and Racing 20:00 Live: World Series of Darts 00:00 Film - 6 Bullets (15) 02:15 The Sweeney 03:15 Storage Wars 03:35 British Touring Car Crashes
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07:00 The Hairy Builder 07:30 Countryfile Autumn Diaries 08:15 Getting the Builders In 09:00 The Big Family Cooking Showdown 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The Code 14:45 The Planners 15:45 Family Finders 16:15 Operation Gold Rush with Dan Snow 17:15 Back in Time for Dinner 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 News 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Tenable 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News
20:30 Coronation Street Adam and Rosie embark on a mission of mercy.
07:20 The King of Queens 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 11:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 12:00 Undercover Boss USA 13:00 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:05 My Kitchen Rules UK 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 17:00 Coast vs Country 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Steph and Dom’s One Star to Five Star 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News
20:00 Match of the Day Mark Chapman presents coverage of the draw, as the 40 teams to have progressed form the opening round find out who stands in their way of a possible lucrative tie in round three.
21:00 The Harbour The harbour community has survived another winter and it is the day of the big lift, when the boats go back into the water, signalling the start of another holiday season.
Dispatches 21:00 Exclusive undercover access with the British Transport Police’s crime unit to expose racism, homophobia and antiSemitism by football fans on Britain’s trains.
20:30 Coastal Path Paul sets off from Ladram Bay, heading for the chalk cliffs of Beer Head.
21:30 Coronation Street Johnny’s announcement incenses Aidan. Mary hosts a dinner party with a hidden agenda. Adam plays his trump card with Colin.
21:30 Tricks of the Restaurant Trade Sophie Morgan gets some diehard British curry fans to check out new authentic Indian restaurants.
21:00 University Challenge Quiz.
20:00 Emmerdale Adam makes a shocking revelation.
22:00 Elizabeth I’s Secret Agents Elizabeth is dead and King James travels south to take the throne.
22:00 Prince Harry and Meghan Amid rumours of an engagement between Harry and Meghan, this documentary charts the history of their romance and examines the woman whom the prince dates.
23:00 Live at the Apollo 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Exodus 01:15 Countryfile 02:25 The 21st Century Race for Space
23:00 News 23:40 Ross Kemp Behind Bars 00:40 The Jonathan Ross Show 01:40 Jackpot247 04:00 Jeremy Kyle
21:30 Nigella: At My Table Nigella serves up five more easy-to-make dishes.
22:00 999: What’s Your Emergency? Wiltshire is home to 15,000 military personnel, meaning the emergency services face a battle dealing with incidents related to the large military population. 23:00 First Dates 00:05 Celebrity Hunted 01:10 How’d You Get So Rich? 01:55 The Secret Life of the Zoo 02:50 Film Mommy (14)
Monday TV 07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 13:10 News 13:15 The Gadget Show 14:10 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: New Orleans 16:15 Film - Defending Santa 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Car Crash TV Offroad vehicles are shown at their worst in 4x4 Fails, while Thrills and Boon gives road-based romances a chance to blossom. A selection of backward drivers are featured in Rubbish Reversers, before props are given to the Car Crash TV Driver of the Week. 21:00 Traffic Cops York’s traffic cops need all their professionalism to deal with a distressing incident in which a pregnant woman has been knocked off her bike. 22:00 Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys Chris traverses Morocco heading off into the sands of the Sahara to discover whether a legendary line that stretches all the way to Timbuktu really exists. 23:00 The Last Days of Steve McQueen 00:05 Film - The One (14) 01:40 Car Crash TV 02:05 SuperCasino
07:00 The Cube 07:45 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:10 Dinner Date 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:30 Ellen DeGeneres 11:20 Dinner Date 12:20 Dress to Impress 13:20 Emmerdale 13:50 Coronation Street 14:50 Ellen DeGeneres 15:45 Jeremy Kyle 19:00 Dress to Impress 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Family Guy 22:30 Ghosted 23:00 Timewasters 23:30 American Dad! 00:00 Family Guy ITV 3 07:00 Coronation Street 07:50 Heartbeat 08:50 Wild at Heart 09:50 Judge Judy 11:10 Inspector Morse 13:25 Wild at Heart 14:30 Heartbeat 15:40 Coronation Street 16:45 Inspector Morse 19:00 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Agatha Christie’s Marple 23:00 Lewis 01:00 Inspector Morse ITV 4 07:00 The Chase 09:00 Storage Wars 09:30 Cash Cowboys 10:30 Ironside 11:35 Quincy, M.E. 12:35 The Sweeney 13:45 Champions Snooker 18:15 The Avengers 19:20 Storage Wars 19:45 Champions Snooker 00:15 Film - A Dangerous Man
Tuesday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Women at War: 100 Years of Service 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Getting the Builders In 12:45 Fugitives 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Impossible 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders Billy is horrified to learn the truth about what happened. 21:00 Holby City Hanssen and his team prepare for Holby’s biggest challenge yet. 22:00 The A Word Return of the drama about an autistic child and his family. Two years on, seven-yearold Joe is growing up. He has started to notice he’s different from other kids. And when he says the word `autistic’ out loud, seeing it as something bad, Alison and Paul know they must talk to their son. But how do they broach the A word with a child for whom language is already a struggle? And how do they respond to the news that Joe is struggling at school more than they thought? 23:00 News 23:45 Hotel For Refugees 00:25 Generation Screwed? 01:05 Weather for the Week Ahead 01:10 News
07:00 The Hairy Builder 07:30 Women at War: 100 Years of Service 08:15 Getting the Builders In 09:00 Great British Menu 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Coast 14:45 Permission Impossible: Britain’s Planners 15:45 Family Finders 16:15 Operation Gold Rush with Dan Snow 17:15 Hebrides: Islands on the Edge 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 News 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Tenable 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Adam is conflicted.
20:30 Countrywise Liz Bonnin finds out about woodland festive ingredients in Delamere Forest in Cheshire, while Ben Fogle helps with renovation work on Castle Howard’s gold 20:00 This World As Brazil dome in Yorkshire. prepares to host the World Cup, Copacabana Palace 21:00 Pride of Britain 2017 Carol follows the lives of the staff Awards and guests at one of Latin Vorderman hosts the America’s most iconic annual star-studded ceremony from Grosvenor hotels. House in London's Park 21:00 MasterChef: The Lane. With the aid of Professionals The first six reporter Ashley Banjo, chefs compete, and tests she'll be paying tribute to include making a duck dish people for their extraordiin 20 minutes flat. Judges nary acts and achieveMonica Galetti, Gregg ments. In a year blighted Wallace and Marcus by terror attacks, and the Grenfell Tower inferno, the Wareing focus will be on the hero22:00 Rick Stein’s Road ism of the emergency To Mexico Rick starts his services and the NHS, as journey in San Francisco well as a quick-thinking and enjoys legendary dish- four-year-old who saved her mum's life. es like Hangtown Fry.
23:00 Motherland 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 NFL This Week 01:05 Elizabeth I’s Secret Agents 02:05 The Apprentice 03:05 The Ganges with Sue Perkins
23:00 News 23:45 On Assignment 00:20 Lethal Weapon 01:15 Jackpot247 04:00 Loose Women 04:45 ITV Nightscreen
07:20 The King of Queens 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 11:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 12:00 Undercover Boss USA 13:00 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:05 My Kitchen Rules UK 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:00 Coast vs Country 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Steph and Dom’s One Star to Five Star 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 The Secret Life of... Return of the documentary exploring the social interactions of children. It begins with a look at how they experience happiness, sadness, jealousy and rage, and how they learn to control these powerful emotions. Cameras follow Noah, who is obsessed with dinosaurs and can accurately name dozens of the reptiles, and Victoria, who's recently been given the all-clear from cancer.
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 13:10 News 13:15 The Hotel Inspector Returns 14:10 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: New Orleans 16:15 Film - I’m Not Ready for Christmas 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Yorkshire: A Year In The Wild Spring comes to the Dales and North York Moors National Parks, the season when the parks’ animals must find food, a mate and raise a family. Adders battle to secure a mate, while grebes prefer a mating dance. 21:00 The Yorkshire VetPeter battles the elements to administer pregnancy tests to a small herd of cattle and a family are desperate to cure their dog of ill health.
22:00 Grand Designs: House of the Year Kevin McCloud tours the country’s most cutting-edge homes competing for the 2017 Royal Institute of British Architects House of the Year, including an upscale shepherd’s hut.
22:00 Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild Ben travels to an island off the New Zealand coast to meet a man who gave up a promising career in medicine to live off grid in a secluded forest.
23:00 The Fight for Mosul 01:55 SuperCasino 04:10 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
23:00 Most Shocking Reality TV Moments 01:55 SuperCasino 04:10 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 05:00 Get Your Tatts Out
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BBC set to mark Remembrance Week 2017 The BBC marks Remembrance Week 2017 across television, radio and online with a range of original and live programming. Tony Hall, Director-General of the BBC, says: "Across TV, Radio and online we will be commemorating all the men and women of the armed forces who have served our country. We will be marking remembrance week with programming for all ages and bringing audiences stories from all across the UK." BBC One Women At War - 100 Years Of Service - Monday 6 - Friday 10 November, 9.15am Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance 2017 - Saturday 11 November, 9pm Remembrance Sunday: The Cenotaph - Sunday 12 November, 10.20am Songs Of Praise - Sunday 12 November, 4.15pm BBC News BBC News will carry coverage of the Remembrance Day parade and the ceremony at The Cenotaph, as well as linking up with events around the country including Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast. On Armistice Day, BBC News will cover the national Two Minute Silence at 11am, reflecting events around the UK on TV, radio and online. BBC Radio 2 Festival of Remembrance 2017 - Saturday 11 November, 8pm The Ballads of the Great War – 1917 - Saturday 11 November, 9pm Good Morning Sunday - Sunday 12 November, 7am BBC Radio 3 Sunday Feature: A Column for Infinity - Sunday 12 November, 6.45pm BBC Radio 4 Military, Memory and Sacred Space - Friday 10 November, 11am Tommies - Friday 10 November and Saturday 11 November, 2.15pm Ceremony of Remembrance from the Cenotaph - Sunday 12 November, 10.30am The Art of Living: Songwriting with Soldiers - Sunday 12 November, 1.30pm BBC Radio 5 live 5 live Daily - Friday 10 November, 10am BBC Scotland This year is the 100th anniversary of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and BBC Radio Scotland marks Armistice Day with stories reflecting the important place the Commission’s work holds in the nation’s heart, and leading up to the national silence. On Remembrance Sunday, in New Every Sunday, there’ll be the Remembrance Sunday Service with Rev Sarah Murray of the Scottish Episcopal Cathedral Church of St Andrew’s, Inverness. Sunday Morning with… Cathy Macdonald then looks at how music and poetry play a powerful role in remembrance, both national and personal, and explores the unique expression of loss found in the Gaelic tradition, with singers Margaret Bennett and Julie Fowlis. We will explore the stories of Iraqi Jews, with Noorah Al-Gailani, a Sufi Muslim who curates Islamic Civilisations at Glasgow Museums. For hundreds of years Baghdad had a Jewish community that lived in harmony with their Muslim neighbours, but in the early 1950s most Iraqi Jews felts forced to uproot and move to Israel, leaving everything behind. Noorah reflects on her family roots in Baghdad and the contribution of the Jewish community there; on how her past influenced her own experience as a Muslim coming to the West, and how we can remember and mark loss caused by discord. BBC Wales BBC Radio Wales will mark remembrance across general programmes and with a two minute silence on both Saturday 11 November and Armistice Sunday. On BBC Radio Cymru, the weekly Llyfr Bob Wythnos will be Cerddi Rhyfel Twm Morys on Monday 6 November - Friday 10 November. There will also be a special programme on the Welsh spy Morgan Watkin - YsbÏwr Lloyd George on Monday 6 November. Uffern o Le (Thursday 16 November) tells the experiences of Welsh people in the war, and the memories of their families. And in Edward Thomas – Milwr y Beirdd,
on Thursday 23 November, poet Gwyneth Lewis introduces listeners to a Welsh poet who wrote in English, and was killed in the First World War. BBC Radio Ulster BBC Radio Ulster will broadcast the 13th series of World War One At Home on the week leading up to Remembrance Sunday, with two special programmes on the theme of remembrance on the day at 10.15am and 11.45am (before and after the Cenotaph service). BBC local and regional services All BBC Local Radio stations will be observing the Two Minute Silence on Sunday 12 November at 11am. BBC Radio Lincolnshire In a special five-part documentary, Radio Lincolnshire tells the story of the Beechey family. The family’s eight brothers served in WW1 with five of them killed. They were one of three families in the UK to suffer such losses. Now, journalist Michael Hortin travels in the brothers’ footsteps, through Belgium, France, Greece, Turkey, Tanzania and Australia, taking crosses crafted from Lincoln cathedral stone to where they are buried or commemorated. He will also explore the unique archive of letters the brothers sent home during the war. A two-hour documentary on Remembrance Sunday will feature a service to install the final cross in the Beechey’s family church in the Lincolnshire village of Friesthorpe. BBC Radio Oxford Our Sunday Breakfast presenter Sophie Law will be sharing the stories of The Brothers Of Deddington on November 11. Sophie is re-tracing the footsteps of two sets of brothers from a small local village who all lost their lives in the Battle of Passchendaele 100 years ago. She has travelled to the battlefields of Belgium with historian Jon Cooksey to hear how the Hancox and Chislett brothers lost their lives. From home soil to the battlefields we’re using show case storytelling to localise such a big event in history. BBC Radio Wiltshire Passchendaele: Wiltshire’s Story - Sunday 12 November, 9am BBC Wiltshire takes listeners on a journey from the training grounds of Salisbury Plain to the battlefields of Belgium as the station commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele. In conversation with descendants of those killed and using never heard before interviews with survivors, the station examines the impact the battle had on communities across the county as loved ones fought overseas. We Will Remember Them - Sunday 12 November, noon In a special concert recorded at Salisbury’s City Hall, Wiltshire’s championshipwinning Woodfalls Band and renowned classical duo The Opera Babes come together to perform specially commissioned arrangements to remember the fallen. Children's and Learning To mark the Two Minute Silence at 11am on 11 November, CBeebies and CBBC will simulcast Poppies, an evocative, dialogue-free animation that sees war as experienced by animals in a WWI battlefield. The film, first broadcast in 2014, is set to a score composed by Oscar-winning Steve Price (Gravity) and recorded by the BBC Philharmonic. CBeebies Radio presents Poppy’s Day read by Falklands War veteran, Simon Weston. Poppy finds out about why we wear poppies and watches a remembrance parade. BBC Learning will host video resources and clips for use in the classroom for both primary and secondary pupils. A BBC Teach collections page will have a variety of resources for use in primary schools, including an audio story following one WW1 soldier’s diary with archive pictures, an assembly pack, and a collective worship programme. The A-Z Of WW1 will also be available on BBC Teach, a series of films explaining both how the war began, and facets of daily life during the conflict. For secondary school pupils, BBC Teach will host an assembly pack, poetry resources, and clips from a Jeremy Paxman series exploring how the nation reacted to the outbreak of war in 1914, key events from the conflict, and the attitude and expectations of both politicians and public.
Wednesday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Women at War: 100 Years of Service 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Getting the Builders In 12:45 Fugitives 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Impossible 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 21:00 DIY SOS Nick Knowles and the team return to Veterans Street in Manchester, where, two years ago, with the help of Prince William and Prince Harry, DIY SOS launched their most ambitious project yet - transforming a derelict street into a vibrant community for veterans and local people. This time they build the final home for decorated former soldier and single dad Simon Flores, whose foot was blown off by a roadside bomb during a patrol in Iraq. 22:00 The Apprentice It’s all aboard the P&O Cruise Ship Britannia, as Lord Sugar sends the candidates off to Bruges. The task is simple, creating a high quality tour of the beautiful Belgian city that passengers would be happy to pay good money for. 23:00 News 23:45 A Question of Sport 00:15 Junior Doctors: Blood, Sweat and Tears 00:45 The Ganges with Sue Perkins 01:45 Weather for the Week Ahead 01:50 News
07:00 The Hairy Builder 07:30 Women at War: 100 Years of Service 08:15 Getting the Builders In 09:00 Britain Afloat 09:30 Caught Red Handed 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Film - Easy Virtue (PG) 14:30 Lifeline 14:40 Grand Tours of Scotland 14:45 Permission Impossible: Britain’s Planners 15:45 Family Finders 16:15 Operation Gold Rush with Dan Snow 17:15 Hebrides: Islands on the Edge 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 20:00 Meet the Lords Introducing the larger than life characters that populate the House of Lords. 21:00 MasterChef: The Professionals The chefs have just 20 minutes to create a perfect fruit-based souffle with a garnish of their choice. Under the expert eyes of Marcus, Monica and Gregg, the chefs must prove they can make a light, fluffy souffle. 22:00 Big Life Fix: Children in Need Special Simon Reeve joins some of the UK’s leading designers and engineers as they attempt to build ingenious solutions to help children in need. 23:00 The Apprentice: You’re Fired 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Film - My Scientology Movie (14) 01:50 Peaky Blinders 02:45 Anthony Joshua 03:25 Billion Dollar Deals
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07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 News 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Tenable 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Pollard is humiliated. 20:30 Coronation Street Angie confides her troubles to Toyah. 21:00 Gino’s Italian Coastal Escape Gino D'Acampo sails to the island of Capri, where he meets the man who made his name photographing Jackie Kennedy. 21:30 Coronation Street Mary’s error of judgement leaves Angie enraged. 22:00 Doc Martin Martin prepares to face his hearing, but despite having closed the practice, he finds all his patients are trying to make appointments. An American tourist returns to the town, hoping to research her family tree. However, she also has a medical issue, and comes to the troubled doctor seeking his advice. Louisa goes to see Chris to find out how serious the situation is, while the townsfolk take steps to show Martin how much he is appreciated. 23:00 News 23:45 Bear’s Mission 00:45 Road Rage Britain 01:35 Jackpot247 04:00 May the Best House Win
07:20 The King of Queens 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 11:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 12:00 Undercover Boss USA 13:00 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:05 My Kitchen Rules UK 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 17:00 Coast vs Country 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Steph and Dom’s One Star to Five Star 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 The Supervet A two-year-old Bengal cat is rushed in after being hit by a car, and when it turns out to have a broken back and a dislocated spine, Noel Fitzpatrick agrees to do what he can - but he makes no promises. A German shepherd requires a total elbow replacement, a difficult operation using a custom printed implant system. 22:00 The Truth about Slim People An experiment following Yemi and Anne Marie, who appear to eat what they like and have no set exercise routines, yet never put on weight. Over the course of five days, covert cameras follow them at work, home and play to assess whether there is something in their behaviour that is determining their size. 23:00 Man Down 23:35 Acquitted 00:35 Gogglebox 01:35 European Tour Poker 02:30 Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 13:10 News 13:15 The Hotel Inspector Returns 14:10 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 NCIS 16:15 Film - The Christmas Note 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Traffic Cops Yorkshire’s traffic cops are in hot pursuit of some criminals dragging a generator with just one wheel across the county and van that nearly causes carnage when it crashes through a level crossing. 21:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors Patients with various lumps, bumps and swellings arrive at the surgery including an older gentleman with a swelling on his elbow, a stressed teaching assistant with a lump on her neck and a young patient with strange bumps on her knees and tummy. 22:00 Big Family Values: More Kids Than Cash A family of twelve have moved to Cornwall for the sake of a better life for their children. An Essex couple with eight kids hope that their party shop will bring in some much needed cash. 23:00 Shannon Matthews: The Mother’s Story 00:05 When Kids Kill 01:05 Countdown to Murder 02:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
07:00 The Cube 07:45 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:10 Dinner Date 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 The Cube 10:30 Ellen DeGeneres 11:20 Dinner Date 12:20 Dress to Impress 13:20 Emmerdale 13:50 You’ve Been Framed! 14:50 Ellen DeGeneres 15:45 Jeremy Kyle 19:00 Dress to Impress 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Celebrity Showmance 23:00 Family Guy 00:00 American Dad! 01:00 Timewasters 01:30 Ghosted 02:00 The Keith Lemon Sketch Show 03:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records ITV 3 07:00 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 08:55 Wild at Heart 09:55 Judge Judy 11:15 Inspector Morse 13:30 Wild at Heart 14:35 Heartbeat 15:40 Coronation Street 16:45 Inspector Morse 19:00 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Foyle’s War 23:05 Lewis 01:00 Inspector Morse ITV 4 07:00 The Chase 09:00 Storage Wars 09:25 The Sweeney 10:30 Minder 11:30 The Avengers 12:40 The Saint 13:45 Champion of Champions Snooker 18:15 The Avengers 19:20 Storage Wars 19:45 Live: Champion of Champions Snooker 00:15 Film Green Street (15) 02:25 Ax Men 03:30 World Cup Top Goalscorers
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07:00 The Hairy Builder 07:30 Women at War: 100 Years of Service 08:15 Getting the Builders In 09:00 Council House Crackdown 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Film - The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 14:45 Permission Impossible: Britain’s Planners 15:45 Family Finders 16:15 Operation Stonehenge: What Lies Beneath 17:15 Hebrides: Islands on the Edge 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 20:00 Meet the Lords The Government threatens to trim the Lords’ powers if they rebel again, but will they comply? 21:00 MasterChef: The Professionals The six chefs are tasked with creating their own unique dish using spices. They have 10 minutes to select what they need for their dish from an array of ingredients and then just 70 minutes to cook it. 22:00 Exodus: Our Journey Continues In a camp in Greece, Nazifa and Latif are trying to get enough money to pay a smuggler to take their family to Germany, but they can only afford to send one of them. 23:00 MOTD 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Trust Me I’m a Doctor 01:15 Peaky Blinders 02:15 Panorama 02:45 The Human Body 03:45 This Farming Life
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 News 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Tenable 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Aaron faces an impossible situation. 20:30 Tonight Fiona Foster investigates whether government plans to tighten controls over acids and impose tougher sentences on those using them as weapons will be enough to solve the problem. 21:00 Emmerdale Robert is emotional. 21:30 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs Paul helps a bull terrier to lose weight, and meets a French bulldog who has been handicapped by greedy breeders. 22:00 The Murder of Becky Watts When 16year-old Becky went missing in 2015, it sparked a major police investigation to find the teenager. But only two people knew where she was. Here, Susanna Reid gains unprecedented access to police interview room footage to reveal the strategy and skill involved in catching Becky's killers. 23:00 News 23:40 Exposure 00:45 The 18-30 Stone Holiday 01:35 Jackpot247
07:20 The King of Queens 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 11:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 12:00 Undercover Boss USA 13:00 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:05 My Kitchen Rules UK 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 17:00 Coast vs Country 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Steph and Dom’s One Star to Five Star 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 Ugly House to Lovely House with George Clarke Architect Chris Dyson helps Wendy and Allan in Colchester, who are desperate to transform their horriblelooking 1960s home into something more modern. Adamant that the house needs a drastic makeover externally and a major reconfiguration internally, can Chris satisfy their high expectations while sticking to their £150,000 budget? 22:00 Trump: An American Dream The story of one of America’s most extraordinary lives, charting Donald Trump’s long rise to power across four decades through the eye-witness testimony of 50 friends and enemies. 23:00 Angry, White and American 00:05 999: What’s Your Emergency? 01:05 Random Acts 01:35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 02:30 Grand Designs 03:25 The Fight for Mosul 04:20 Unreported World
Thursday TV 07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 13:10 News 13:15 The Hotel Inspector Returns 14:10 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 NCIS 16:20 Film - The Wish List 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Traffic Cops The cops seek to protect a collection of the most vulnerable members of society including a suicidal young man with mental health problems, an Eritrean woman dumped out of a lorry by people traffickers, and a local lass who’s had a barney with her two-timing boyfriend. 21:00 Bargain Loving Brits in Blackpool Claire faces the challenge of a group of VIP business leaders who have booked her entire hotel. Mick’s boss has invested a fortune into a new venue, but Mick is running out of time to get it ready for the grand opening. 22:00 Rich House, Poor House The Alsoud family swap homes and budgets with the Lee family. Both families live in Wolverhampton and only half an hour apart in terms of distance, but there is a huge gap between them in financial circumstances. 23:00 Bad Habits, Holy Orders 00:05 Borderline 01:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
07:00 The Cube 07:45 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:10 Dinner Date 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:30 Ellen DeGeneres 11:20 Dinner Date 12:20 Dress to Impress 13:20 Emmerdale 13:50 Coronation Street 14:50 Ellen DeGeneres 15:45 Jeremy Kyle 19:00 Dress to Impress 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Family Guy 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:50 Family Guy 00:45 American Dad! 01:40 The Keith Lemon Sketch Show 02:10 Celebrity Showmance 03:10 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records ITV 3 07:00 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 08:55 Wild at Heart 09:55 Judge Judy 11:15 Inspector Morse 13:35 Wild at Heart 14:35 Heartbeat 15:40 Coronation Street 16:45 Inspector Morse 19:00 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Foyle’s War 23:05 Lewis 01:00 Inspector Morse ITV 4 07:00 The Chase 09:00 Storage Wars 09:30 Cash Cowboys 10:30 The Sweeney 11:35 The Avengers 12:40 The Saint 13:45 Live: Champion of Champions Snooker 18:15 The Avengers 19:20 Storage Wars 19:45 Live: Champion of Champions Snooker 00:15 Film Eraser (15)
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Code Cracker is a crossword puzzle with no clues; instead, every letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number, the same number representing the same letter throughout the puzzle. All you have to do is decide which letter is represented by which number.
DOUBLE CROSS-WORD Solve the Double Cross-Word puzzle using either the standard or cryptic clues, the answers are exactly the same.
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1 Cold girl showing high social standing (5) 2 The first three quarters of the river produce nothing (3) 3 Makes certain changes to sun seer (7) 4 Betting the Spanish silence is a sensation (6) 5 Spots second rate sales goods (5) 6 Lies inert becoming bouncy (9) 7 Name bus 'Rebel Ray' (7) 11 Gun dog for a Marxist linotypist (3,6) 13 Being deceptive, little Susan goes out in a veil (7) 15 Prolong a race incident (4,3) 16 Fabricate war paint (42) 18 Soldier out in road (5) 19 Board game commences with children holding every single square (5) 22 Bird found in the nick of time (3)
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Across 1 Name given to the science of improving a population by controlled breeding to increase the occurrence of desirable heritable characteristics? (8) 7 See 1 Down 8 Eugene Luther were the real first names of which American novelist, dramatist, and essayist whose satirical comedies include Williwaw and Myra Breckenridge? (4,5) 9 See 1 Down 10 Name given to an actor’s part in a play or film? (4) 11 What was the surname of the English composer who is best known for pastoral works such as Brigg Fair? (6) 13 Which large dung beetle of the E. Mediterranean area was regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt? (6) 14 Which black religious cult, practised in the Caribbean and the southern US that combines elements of Roman Catholic ritual with traditional African magical and religious rites, is characterised by sorcery and spirit possession? (6) 17 From the Hebrew for ‘peace’, which word is used as a salutation by Jews at meeting or parting? (6) 18 By what forename is the British actor
Sidney Edmond Jocelyn Ackland normally known? (4) 20 Small peg with a concave head often placed in the ground to support a golf ball before it is struck? (3) 22 Operation for delivering a child by cutting through the wall of the mother’s abdomen is known as a what section? (9) 23 Which American group wanted to Kiss You All Over in 1978? (5) 24 Which large cask gives its name to a measure of capacity for wine, equal to 52.5 imperial gallons? (8) Down 1/7A/9 Which American short-story writer and poet’s most notable works were The Fall of the House of Usher, The Murders in the Rue Morgue and The Raven? (5,5,3) 2 Which powerfully built great ape is the largest living primate? (7) 3 What name is given to the central part of a church building, intended to accommodate most of the congregation? (4) 4 From the Latin for ‘square’, name given to small groups of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession? (6) 5 In cricket what is the name of the arcshaped fielding position close behind the batsman on the off side, for catching balls
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1 Tornillos (6) 2 Ruido (sonido) (5) 3 Cicatriz (4) 5 Sponges (for washing) (8) 6 Servicios (retretes públicos) (7) 7 Sheep (pl) (6) 8 Oak (tree) (5) 13 Cobweb (8) 15 En contra de (7) 17 Barrel (6) 18 Mother (5) 19 Dessert (6) 22 Obese (5) 23 Helados (4
edged by the batsman? (5) 6 In Christianity, the name given to the abode of Satan where sinners suffer eternal punishment? (7) 7 What name is given to people or animals that have a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which is white) and the eyes (which are usually pink)? (7) 12 What name is given to a length of decorative drapery attached to the canopy or frame of a bed in order to screen the structure or the space beneath it? (7) 13 Which tools used for cutting crops such as grass or corn, have long curved blades at the end of long poles attached to one or two short handles? (7) 15 In the Christian Church, the district under the pastoral care of a bishop? (7) 16 The name of which Spanish dance in simple triple time is also the name of a woman’s short open jacket? (6) 17 Which brown pigment is prepared from a black fluid secreted by cuttlefish? (5) 19 What name is applied to an assembly of the clergy and also the laity in a diocese or other division of a particular Church? (5) 21 Russian blue, Siamese and Persian are all breeds of which domesticated animal? (4)
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LONDON CLASSIC CAR SHOW MOVES UP YET ANOTHER GEAR Capital’s super-successful classic car event grows yet again for 2018 Grand Avenue, Car Club Square and Historic Motorsport International return by popular demand Special showcase announced with famous getaway cars from the films
The capital’s biggest and best classic car spectacular – the record-breaking London Classic Car Show – is growing yet again. Now gearing up for its fourth year, the award-winning show – which will be held at ExCeL London from 15-18 February 2018 – will cover a massive 43,000 square metres of exhibition space, up from 36,000 sq. m in 2017, 32,000 sq. m in 2016 and 18,000 sq. m at the inaugural show in 2015. Attendance has soared, too, with more than 37,000 flocking to savour last February’s memorable four-day feast of automotive nostalgia. Indeed, such has been its spiralling popularity with visitors and exhibitors that next year’s enlarged celebration of car culture will for the very first time fill the entire North Hall at ExCeL. “With more than 800 stunning classic cars to display as well as innovative features such as The Grand Avenue and curated car exhibits – plus sister show Historic Motorsport International – we will need every last additional centimetre,” said event director Bas
Bungish. “We need to keep expanding, too, as back in February we had record crowds, recordbreaking displays and record numbers of exhibitors selling cars for record prices. London sits right at the heart of the global classic car movement, and the London Classic Car Show is enhancing the city’s reputation as the world’s classic car capital.” Building on its three previous successes, the 2018 London Classic Car Show will once again feature a number of special displays focusing on classic icons from the past. Last time, it was fabulous Ferraris and pioneering cars from previous motor shows; before that, legendary Le Mans racers and Group B rally cars. For 2018, organisers are lining up a number of special displays, one of which will be Getaway Cars – an evocative homage to those vehicles as used by infamous criminals in headline grabbing robberies, with some of those made famous in films joining the display.
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DEL BOY’S ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THREE-WHEELER UP FOR AUCTION • • •
1968 Reliant Regal which starred in television series 'Only Fools and Horses' for auction. The star of the popular BBC comedy series will be offered at ‘No Reserve’. The iconic van is one of just 135 lots for auction at Silverstone Auctions’ Classic Motor Show Sale at the Birmingham NEC on 11th and 12th
The iconic, yellow Reliant Regal three-wheeler from ‘Only Fools and Horses’ has been consigned by Silverstone Auctions to its two-day classic car sale at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at the Birmingham NEC on 11th and 12th November.
A star of the legendary BBC series, the 1968 Reliant Regal is one of the most recognisable and loved classic cars of the small screen, transporting Del Boy and Rodney on their many riotous adventures in the smash-hit comedy. 'BWC 94F' was used in the 2002 Christmas Special, ‘If They Could See Us Now’, and also featured in the BBC DVD ‘The Story of Only Fools and Horses’ as well as in several issues of the fanzine "Hookie Street". “Del Boy’s Reliant Regal is one of the most distinctive cars of BBC comedy history! Only Fools and Horses has a fan base spanning several generations and is something of a British treasure, so to have the van from the series for auction is a real treat which will no doubt draw the crowds,” explains Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions. Today the van appears exactly as it did on screen, complete with tiger print plush interior and ‘Trotters Independent Trading Co’ decals. Accessories including a "Tax in Post" window notice, nodding tiger, roof rack with suitcase, set of furry dice, personalised rubber foot mats and a set of blow-up plastic dolls. With a reconditioned engine, a full synchromesh gearbox, a remote control key start, a DVD player and cassette radio, and even a smoke machine which emits smoke from the exhaust, it will be offered at the auction with ‘No Reserve’. “Disregarding its TV provenance, it's probably that most reliable example of this 'marque' that you will find and has even participated in the London to Brighton rally in 2001 and 2004,” concludes Nick. With 71,778 miles recorded, the van is supplied with its original owners handbook, an MOT until 9th June 2018 and letters in the history file from the BBC which confirm its authenticity.
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Sport
By Royal Approval
La Manga Club is celebrating its 45th anniversary in style after joining a select group of Spanish golf courses to have been granted royal status by the royal household, the ‘Casa Real – Royal House’. The Mar Menor golf club has been awarded the title ‘Real Golf La Manga Club’ in recognition of its royal connections and key part in promoting Spanish golf since opening in 1972. A five-time host of the Spanish Open, the accolade, which is only given to golf venues that are at least 25 years old, comes nearly a year after the resort – in conjunction with the national and regional golf federations – first approached the royal house to be considered for the honour to help mark its anniversary. La Manga Club joins some of the most prestigious names in Spanish golf to have been awarded the royal title including Real Club de Sotogrande and Real Club Valderrama, a regular host of the European Tour and venue for the 1997 Ryder Cup.
Start Them Young
The Racing Playas de Orihuela football club may have a senior men’s side in the Valencia Segunda division group 15, but they are just as proud in having an extensive children’s set up with a comprehensive soccer school. It caters for all age ranges under 18, and has both teams for the boys and girls, with age categories starting at five. Pictured are the
Benjamines, who take in eight to ten-year-olds, and they proudly beat Granja Rocamora away from home, four-one with a great footballing display at the weekend. More details on the teams are available by looking them up on Facebook, with the Benjamines also in search of for a sponsor who can provide them with a pitchside sign at the Playa Flamenca ground.
José Asenjo, general manager of La Manga Club, said: “La Manga Club has been at the forefront of promoting Spanish golf, both home and abroad, and to be acknowledged in this way means a huge amount and makes us very proud. “It has been our pleasure and privilege over the last 45 years to have played host to some of the most famous people in the world, including the Spanish royal family on more than one occasion. “La Manga Club is one of the most famous golf, sports and lifestyle destinations in Europe, and to be given this prestigious accolade is a fantastic achievement in what is a special year for the resort.” Gonzaga Escuriaza, president of the Spanish Royal Golf Federation, said: “We are delighted that La Manga Club has received this recognition. The resort, among many other things, has always worked tirelessly to promote golf in Spain and, having hosted many national and internationl championships, the award is very much deserved.”
Tough Conditions
Strong breezes greeted the competitors for the latest SAMM (Sailing Association Mar Menor) Autumn Race day at the CTD Los Alcazares. The windy conditions meant boats were retiring and capsizing all over the place in a dramatic first race which saw Shoestring
Cuatro capsize and Mistral hit a reef, with Shoestring Tres (pictured) eventually taking the race on handicap. It was a Shoestring Tres double for Tug Wilson and John Down, as they also took the second race on handicap in better conditions, they helped to produce an exciting race.
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Thader’s Derby Win
CD THADER 1 CD ALMORADI 0 CD TORREVIEJA 2 CALLOSA CF 0 Torrevieja picked themselves up from their Preferente defeat the previous weekend at Pinoso to record a win over Callosa last Sunday lunchtime. The result put them back into second place in the Group Four table, three points behind leaders Hercules. The opening half at the Vicente Garcia stadium had little of creative merit from
either side, but new Torry signing Marwane looked lively, whilst Torry keeper Buyo stopped a great Callosa chance after half an hour. The home side looked a different proposition in the second half producing some entertaining football and crucially creating a string of chances, with Marwane breaking the deadlock in the 65th minute to score on his
debut. Callosa looked for the equaliser, whilst Torry tried to build on their lead, but they had to wait until the 86th minute for Manu to score from a quickly taken free kick which caught the Callosa defenders napping. It’s another Sunday lunchtime date for Torrevieja this weekend as they travel to Redovan for an 11.30 pm kick-off.
After three successive draws, Thader got their second win of the Preferente Group Four season to keep them one point above the relegation zone, as they beat in-form local rivals Almoradi on Sunday, who nevertheless kept their seventh league position. Almoradi went into this clash in Rojales with confidence, but Thader looked stronger in the first half in
spite of Hucha having the best of the chances for the visitors in the 33rd minute. Almoradi suffered a blow early in the second half as keeper Vivancos had to go off with injury in the 55th minute. Vivancos was replaced by Kike, who just four minutes later was picking the ball out of the net, as he was beaten all ends by Quino’s strike. Subsitutes Rivera for
Almoradi and May for Thader both had opportunites to get their names onto the scoresheet, and Almoradi’s Saul got his marching orders for a second yellow card with four minutes remaining. This Sunday Almoradi entertain Villena with an 11.30 am kick-off, whilst Thader have an encounter at third-placed Alicante University.
FIVE STAR MONTE
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Third Division News
Orihuela lie second in the Valencia regional third division after their latest two fixtures which included a full programme of matches on Wednesday’s bank holiday. Perhaps disappointingly they could only draw oneall two days ago at lowly Paterna, with Jose Carlos putting Orihuela in front
before half-time. On Sunday, Orihuela recorded a one-nil victory over Buñol (action pictured), with Antonio getting the goal in the 69th minute. Next up is a match at home to Almazora with an 11.30 am kick-off. Crevillente won one-nil at bottom-of-the-table club Borriol at the weekend, and
then drew one-one in midweek with Recambios Colon to leave them in 10th position in the table, with a Sunday trip to leaders La Nucia to come. Elche Ilicitano are fourth bottom and entertain Buñol this Sunday, on the back of a one-one result at Alzira, with no match for them on Wednesday.
After losing to Valencia Primera Group Eight leaders UD Horadada in a somewhat flattering three-nil scoreline the previous weekend, Montesinos carried through their good play to flatten the third-place Alicante-based side San Gabriel last Sunday to show that they can more than hold their own at this level. Monte had a great start with a Carlos Ventura tapping in a close range chance in the third minute, and then keeper Dani produced a great double penalty save on the half hour as a key turning point in the
game. Five minutes later Manuel Sanchez put Monte two-nil up, but straight from the restart the home side pulled one back with a fierce shot that gave Dani no chance. Monte though created chances in the first period, and after the break, a Vaz overhead kick set up Carlos Ventura for his second, and a few minutes later, Vaz scored himself to put Monte four-one ahead. The only way Monte were going to lose were through something out of their control and a 15-minute floodlight failure had fans biting
their fingernails wondering if the match would be abandoned as it was difficult to see one corner of the pitch. Play continued and with the light restored, Luis got Monte’s fifth to send everybody home happy, though San Gabriel squandered a couple of good chances, whilst at the other end, Vaz missed a sitter of his own. It was hugely impressive stuff from Monte, who now look for some home fireworks this Sunday early evening when they entertain CD Altet on November 5th, with kick-off taking place at 5.00 pm.
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No Goal Barca
Miserable Madrid
Return To Form
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OLYMPIAKOS 0 BARCELONA 0 Barcelona failed to score in a Champions League group stage game for the first time in five years in Greece on Tuesday night. Luis Suarez hit the crossbar as Barcelona sought to secure the win that would qualify them for the knock-out stage with two games remaining. The striker then unselfishly tried to tee up Lionel Messi instead of going for goal himself after an hour. Barca top Group D by three points after Juventus drew 1-1 with Sporting Lisbon. Ernesto Valverde, who was making a return to his former club, has now guided his Barca side to 10 points from four matches. Only a point is required from their last two games against Juventus and Sporting to guarantee a place in the last 16.
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was left to count the cost of a bad week for his side, as Spurs tore them apart in the latest Champions League group match on Wednesday night. A Dele Alli brace and a goal from Christian Eriksen gave the north London outfit a memorable Wembley victory over the Champions League holders and secured their qualification for the knockout phase of the competition, whilst Real will have to wait. Zidane said. ‘We came up against the superior team. They were better in every aspect.’ ‘We’ve lost a Champions League match tonight, that’s two defeats and obviously we’re not happy about it. In terms of the state of mind for the team, it’s not good. We’re going through a bad moment.’ The knives appear to be out for Zidane in the Spanish media, with pundits condemning Wednesday’s performance as being the worst since he took charge of the side.
ELCHE 2 CD EBRO 1 A late winner from Javi Flores prompted great celebrations on Wedensday lunchtime, as Elche recorded two league wins in four days to rekindle their early push for promotion from Segunda Division B. The result means they are six points leaders Mallorca in second position, and a point clear of third-placed Villarreal, who they just happen to go to this Sunday lunchtime. Elche dominated the first half but could not score, with a Nino shot hitting the crossbar. He put the Ilicitanos in front five minutes after the interval with a well executed goal, but Mainz levelled things up eight minutes later. Elche laid seige on the Ebro goal for the last quarter of an hour, and were rewarded with five minutes remaining, as Flores netted from an Edu Albacar cross.
A Real Surprise
Keeper’s Victory
Happy Away Day
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ATHLETIC BILBAO 0 BARCELONA 2 Sergio Busqets believes Barcelona have goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen (pictured) to thank for their weekend victory over Athletic Bilbao. Lionel Messi and Paulinho were the names of the scoresheet as the La Liga leaders maintained their four-point advantage at the top of the table, but Ter Stegen's contribution was arguably as valuable. At least two of his saves were worth a goal apiece, denying Aritz Aduriz from a one-on-one position at 0-0 and producing a brilliant diving effort from the same opponent with five minutes still to play. “The victory is his," said midfielder Busquets. "He was key to the win and we are happy to have him with us." Barca entertain fifth-placed Sevilla this Saturday evening.
Zinedine Zidane insists Real Madrid's La Liga title defence is not over after a shock loss to Girona left them eight points behind Barcelona. Isco gave Real an early lead on Sunday but Cristhian Stuani equalised for the minnows in the 54th minute and Portu netted a stunning winner four minutes later. Zidane said: "We lost three points, and we are eight behind, but nothing is going to change. Real can come back, we will have better days and our rivals will drop points." "I don't think we played badly," said the Frenchman. "We did not lack intensity, we tried hard, but that's why the defeat bothers me. It's more to do with lack of concentration. Their first goal was from a throw-in and we were not focused." Real are at home to struggling Las Palmas this Sunday evening.
UE CORNELLA 0 ELCHE 1 Elche coach Vicente Mir had to miss the trip to Cornella on Sunday after he was hospitalised with stomach pains, but he got the perfect tonic with a victory, coming off the back of two league defeats and two poor performances. There was no doubt that Elche’s draw with Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey put an extra spring into their step, and they got the only goal on the stroke of half-time through Iván Sánchez. As expected, Cornella pushed hard for an equaliser in the second half, and it seemed to be there from Gallego, only for Primi to make a fantastic clearance off the line, as the local fans were already cheering the leveller. Elche hung onto the lead and the points, with the Wednesday match to come at home to Ebro (see above).
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Lewis Hamilton said he felt "at peace" after clinching his fourth F1 drivers title with ninth place at Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver fought back through the field after getting a puncture when he was hit by title rival Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari on the first lap. But the German could manage only fourth place, not enough to keep the fight alive. Hamilton said: "It's very surreal. Hard to believe. I feel incredibly grateful and at peace in my heart." The 32-year-old became the only British driver to win four Formula 1 world championships, moving one clear of Sir Jackie Stewart. But he said the impact of his success was taking time to sink in. "Honestly, really don't know, man," he said. "I grew up in Stevenage. This is all beyond my wildest dreams. "I never thought this… the possibility of even getting into F1 was so far-fetched, so to think now I have four world championships…” "I am trying to represent the British flag as proudly as possible. I won't give up. There is more to go."
Rugby Round Up
ITV Orihuela Vega Baja (pictured in their yellow-black kit) made it two wins out of two in the senior mens FERRMUR Murcia league, as they beat the Mar Menor Squalos by 20-5 at the Universidad Miguel Hernández stadium in Orihuela. The Orihuela victory backs up their opening day victory at Totana, whilst it was two defeats out of two outings for the Squalos, but they were far more competitive than in their comprehensive first loss at the University of Cartagena. Orihuela are at the top of the table with eight points alongside the University of Cartagena and XV Rugby Murcia. The next round of games comes next weekend (11/12th November) with Orihuela entertaining Murcia University, whilst the Squalos take on Lorca.
Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso won a dramatic and damp Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday to keep his MotoGP world title hopes afloat after championship leader, Spain’s Marc Marquez finished fourth. “Yes, I am happy to keep my championship challenge alive,” Dovizioso said. The Italian adopted a cool strategy and worked hard to stay in the front pack as a downpour just before the start left standing water on much of the Sepang circuit. Dovizioso, who now has six wins this season, quickly defused speculation that teammate Jorge Lorenzo had been under orders to let him through at turn 15 when the Spaniard was in the lead. “He lost the front. I (also) lost the front many times,” the Italian said. Dovizioso who started on the front row, crossed the line in 44 minutes 51.497 seconds. Lorenzo was 0.743 seconds slower while Frenchman Johann Zarco was third at 45:01.236. Dovizioso, 31, won at Sepang last year in similar wet conditions Lorenzo said he pushed hard for victory but lost his grip in lap 15 when he tried to break. Asked if there had been any team instructions to let Dovizioso win, he told reporters: “Honestly, I did not see anything. In the rain you cannot lose any concentration.” “I wanted to win the race but was not prepared to do something crazy. I lost grip in the front in turn 15. I thought I was going to crash. I did not want to crash into Dovizioso.” Spain’s Marquez, who started from the third row on a Honda and was under intense pressure to wrap up the championship battle in Malaysia, quickly moved up to third in a fast-riding pack led by Zarco but could not maintain his pace on the wet track. The riders will meet in Valencia on November 12th for the final showdown, with Marquez leading Dovizioso by 21 points.
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English Premier League Stoke City V. Leicester City Huddersfield Town V. West Bromwich Albion Newcastle United V. Bournemouth Southampton V. Burnley Swansea City V. Brighton and Hove Albion West Ham United V. Liverpool English FA Cup Shaw Lane Association V. Mansfield Town AFC Fylde V. Kidderminster Harriers AFC Wimbledon V. Lincoln City Blackburn Rovers V. Barnet Boreham Wood V. Blackpool Bradford City V. Chesterfield Carlisle United V. Oldham Athletic Cheltenham Town V. Maidstone United Colchester United V. Oxford City Crewe Alexandra V. Rotherham United Ebbsfleet United V. Doncaster Rovers Forest Green Rovers V. Macclesfield Town Gainsborough Trinity V. Slough Town Gateshead V. Chelmsford City Gillingham V. Leyton Orient Hereford FC V. AFC Telford United Luton Town V. Portsmouth Morecambe V. Hartlepool United Northampton Town V. Scunthorpe United Peterborough United V. Tranmere Rovers Plymouth Argyle V. Grimsby Town Rochdale V. Bromley Shrewsbury Town V. Aldershot Town Stevenage V. Nantwich Town Wigan Athletic V. Crawley Town Yeovil Town V. Southend United Newport County V. Walsall English Football League - Championship Bristol City V. Cardiff City Aston Villa V. Sheffield Wednesday Barnsley V. Birmingham City Bolton Wanderers V. Norwich City Derby County V. Reading Ipswich Town V. Preston North End Millwall V. Burton Albion Nottingham Forest V. Queens Park Rangers Sheffield United V. Hull City Brentford V. Leeds United Scottish Premiership St. Johnstone V. Celtic Hamilton Academical V. Aberdeen Hibernian V. Dundee Rangers V. Partick Thistle Ross County V. Motherwell Scottish Championship Brechin City V. Dumbarton Dundee United V. St. Mirren Falkirk V. Dunfermline Athletic Livingston V. Inverness Caledonian Thistle Morton V. Queen of the South Scottish League One Albion Rovers V. Forfar Athletic Alloa Athletic V. Airdrieonians Arbroath V. Ayr United Raith Rovers V. East Fife Stranraer V. Queen's Park Scottish League Two Annan Athletic V. Berwick Rangers Cowdenbeath V. Montrose Edinburgh City V. Stirling Albion Elgin City V. Peterhead Stenhousemuir V. Clyde Sunday 5 November
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English Premier League Tottenham Hotspur V. Crystal Palace Manchester City V. Arsenal Chelsea V. Manchester United Everton V. Watford English FA Cup Cambridge United V. Sutton United Charlton Athletic V. Truro City
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Saturday 4 November
RAFA TOP
FIREWORKS AT THE BRIDGE
Rafael Nadal will end 2017 as world number one after a second-round win over Hyeon Chung at the Paris Masters this week. "It was impossible for me to think about when you are coming back from a tough time, without playing tennis and with so many injuries," the Spanish ace said. Nadal is the oldest player to finish a campaign at world number one since they were introduced in 1973.
ANDY OUT
Britain's Andy Tennant has withdrawn from the upcoming Track Cycling World Cup in Manchester following his crash at the European Track Championships. Tennant, 30, suffered concussion after a heavy fall in team pursuit qualifying in Berlin last month. He left the track on a stretcher and took no further part in the Championships. "I'm disappointed I'm unable to race in a home World Cup, but I need to prioritise my health," he said.
Champions League fixtures mean that the Premier League big boys have until an extra wait until Sunday November 5th for their matches, with plenty of fireworks expected, including a stern test for off-the-rails champions Chelsea who entertain Manchester United, writes ALEX TRELINSKI. Chelsea go into the game low on confidence following a terrible 3-0 defeat to Roma in the Champions League at the Stadio Olimpico. Antonio Conte's side were already under pressure to win against Manchester United, who are above them in the table, due to the form of runaway leaders Manchester City. And what don’t they need now? Old boss Jose Mourinho popping up to rub salt into an ever-growing Blues wound! Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois says that it could be “game over” for the Blues if they lose, and we are only talking about the first weekend of November! "This is a must-win game,” commented Courtois. “Manchester City are already nine points ahead of us, Manchester United four and Tottenham one.”
"We must win games like these to remain at the top and close to the other ones. We will try to get the three points and will give our lives for it on Sunday." Leaders Manchester City entertain inconsistent Arsenal at the Etihad, and talk-of-the-town Spurs, on the back of their Real Madrid demolition job on Wednesday have a mauling of lowly Crystal Palace in their sights. Pochettino’s boys seem to be getting to grips with their temporary Wembley home, and that spells serious danger for Roy Hodgson’s struggling Palace this Sunday lunchtime. The tastiest of the Saturday matches is the late fixture at the London Stadium as West Ham welcome Liverpool, who have hit top gear in the Champions League. Hammers boss Bilic is next in the Premier League firing line after the sackings at Leicester and Everton, and with West Ham not having won a league match since September, a big loss to Klopp’s Reds could be curtains for the Croatian.
FORWARD PLANNING Champions New Zealand (pictured celebrating in 2015) will begin their quest for a third successive Rugby World Cup title against South Africa in Yokohama. The fixtures for the 2019 World Cup which takes place in Japan, were announced yesterday. England, who failed to reach the knockout stages of their own tournament in 2015, play Tonga first in Pool C. Ireland and Scotland will meet in their opening game in Pool A while Wales begin against Georgia in Pool D. Hosts Japan kick off the tournament against Europe's top qualifier. England will play their fixtures in Sapporo, Kobe, Tokyo and Yokohama with Wales in Aichi, Tokyo, Oita and Kumamoto. Ireland have games in Yokohama, Shizuoka, Kobe and Fukoka while Scotland visit Yokohama twice, Kobe and Shizuoka. The World Cup will take place between September 20th and November 2nd 2019.