The Courier Week 85 by TKO UK

Edition 85

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Friday, October 5, 2012

DIARY OF A MASSACRE

Police arrest exposes plan for Palma terror police said. "In his blog he included sections in which he spoke about having identical tastes in music, a liking of weapons, clothing and even the social isolation which led him to be marginalised in school," a police statement The would-be killer is said. believed to have been plan"In his personal diary and ning to plant pipe bombs on other documents seized at campus and was seized as his home, the detainee he received 140kg (310lb) of ingredients for explosives. showed his hatred of society, Identified only by his iniespecially university stutials, JMMS , he reportedly dents, and his decision to kept a diary in which he strategically place shrapnelwrote about hating society filled pipe bombs in the uniand being ready to die in his Police released this photo of the explosive ingredi- versity grounds, admitting to ents - including ammonium and potassium nitrate, attack. a possible suicide in the carMontserrat Casas, the rec- sulphuric and nitric acid and sodium sulphide rying out of the massacre." tor of UIB, as the university is detainee had ever studied at Columbine High School masHe is said to have initially known, said she was relieved UIB or had had any connec- sacre in the US, when two that a tragedy had been tion to it. Nor had the univer- former pupils murdered 12 tried to purchase guns to carry out the attack but then avoided thanks to police sity ever received any threat- students and a teacher. ening letters. The suspect expressed opted for bombs and was action. Police began investigating sympathy for the killers, arrested at 10.30am on The university has 16,400 students but Ms Casas said five months ago after finding teenagers Eric Harris and Wednesday as he received there was no evidence the comments online about the Dylan Klebold, Spanish the explosives.

POLICE in Palma have arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of plotting a Columbinetype massacre of students at the University of the Balearic Islands.

SHAME OF ÂŁ5.5M LOTTERY CHEAT

Jackpot winner claimed UK benefits after Santa Pola move

LOTTERY winner Lawrence Candlish moved to Santa Pola after pocketing a ÂŁ5.5 jackpot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and fraudulently claimed thousands of pounds in UK

benefits. Candlish, 38, continued to claim disability allowance despite not informing the Department for Work and

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JUNGLE DRUMS

SWITCH-OFF By ALEX TRELINSKI BRITISH TV viewers on the Costa Blanca face a big switch-off of their favourite channels from next month following a new satellite launch. One-metre satellite dishes have mushroomed locally since February when reception of BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 programmes became easy. It was all a big contrast to using large dishes or rebroadcasting companies like Torresat or Simulsat - and it happened because the major UK channels were shifted to a satellite that offered better coverage in this area. But the move was only a temporary one, a fact that many satellite installers chose not to mention as customers flocked to buy new equipment. Last Friday, a new satellite was launched which will replace the current one – with key services expected to move onto it from November. And although there are no official service maps of the coverage area of the new Astra 2F satellite, it is widely

Costa viewers face new block on BBC and ITV

believed that reception of the major free-to-air UK channels will be impossible on the smaller dishes. It is also borderline as to whether 1.9 metre dishes will be able to pick up those services. And that could also impact on many community installations around the area, especially on the urbanisations. After seeing private and

public maps of the service area of the new UK beam, the webmaster of specialist Satellite TV reception site Rob’s Satellite World told The Courier: “Signals are always received further than the reception maps from the Astra satellites suggest, but I think that owners of 1.9 metre dishes may be all right. However, we will not know for

Friday Partly cloudy High 27° Low 19° Chance of rain 1% Monday Sunny High 30° Low 20° Chance of rain 0%

Tuesday Sunny High 30° Low 21° Chance of rain 0%

certain until the satellite starts testing in the next fortnight”. Owners of smaller dishes will still be able to receive programmes from other channels, but they’’ not be able to watch the main UK channels. And while those who have subscriptions to SKY, along with the appropriate equipment, will have access to a wide range of premium chan-

nels, Britain’s five most popular channels won’t be available to them. If the signal strength of the UK beam from the new satellite is very low, the re-broadcasters - with their very big dishes - could be the main beneficiaries of the changes They are likely to be the only people with the means to pick up the basic channels – though there is an outside chance that the footprint of the new satellite may even be too difficult for them to receive. The only other alternative would be to either watch the missing channels live through unofficial websites, or to access sites like the BBC iPlayer, though you’d need to use an internet proxy to indicate that your computer is in the UK.

Saturday Sunny High 26° Low 18° Chance of rain 0%

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Wednesday Thunderstorms High 29° Low 17° Chance of rain 60%

Thursday Partly cloudy High 25° Lo 15° Chance of rain 2%

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Brit Diana, 52, dies as flood havoc hits Spain By SALLY BENGTSSON ELEVEN people died as flash floods wreaked havoc throughout southeast Spain last Friday and Saturday. The victims included a 52-year-old British woman, while dozens were hurt when a tornado ripped through a fairground. Power cuts and failure in phone systems meant the situation was worsened with family members unable to contact each other. Western Murcia was especially badly hit, and the rains wreaked havoc in Lorca, which is still recovering from the earthquake 18 months ago. Fields of crops have been ruined, thousands of pigs and livestock drowned, roads literally washed away - and many homes have been left covered in a layer of mud and surrounded by stinking sludge. Many local residents could only get to their remaining possessions by using a tractor as transport. Others were left isolated for two days, unable to reach shops or other people. Two bridges collapsed in the deluge, their foundations ripped away by the torrent of water which poured down from the surrounding hills, sweeping away everything in its path, including cars and even lorries. One shocked onlooker described the horror as a ‘’sweet water tsunami’’, and remembered how he helplessly watched a car float by with people inside, knowing there was nothing he could do to counter the tremendous force of nature.

Diana Dudas: She had just written a book

British expat Diana Dudas had a Spanish husband, Javier, and had lived in Spain for many years. She was reported missing in the town of Vera, Almeria, after torrential rain hit the area. Her friend Genny Sutcliffe, 56, said: "I was told that her body was found washed up in the lagoon. I'm not sure exactly when it was that she went missing, but the heavy rain started on Thursday night.’’ She said Mrs Dudas had her own holistic therapy clinic and hairdressers in the town and had just written a book. "She was absolutely lovely, very warm, very caring and with a great sense of humour. We are absolutely devastated," said Mrs Sutcliffe. Speaking of where Mrs Dudas went missing, she added: "The devastation in that area is horrendous. A car

had been swept into the front garden of one house - and another into the back garden. A lot of people aren't going to be able to return to their homes for months." . Among the dead were seven men, two women and a 10-year-old girl who was found drowned in a car. In the Valencia region, 35 people were reportedly injured after a tornado hit a fairground and flattened a Ferris wheel. The twister damaged several other rides and cut electricity in the temporary fairground set up in the town of Gandia. Fortunately the funfair was closed to the public at the time because of a thunderstorm. Two cargo ships ran ashore at El Saler, and the ports of Valencia and Sagunto were temporarily closed on Saturday. The flooding also disrupted high-speed train services between Madrid and Valencia and various regional lines, while some bridges and roads became impassible. Around 500 people were moved from their homes. The deluge came after months of virtual drought and soaring summer temperatures all over Spain that triggered thousands of wildfires.

SHAME OF £5.5M LOTTERY CHEAT From Page 1 Pensions he had left the UK. This week, Newcastle Crown Court heard that between May 2005 and December 2010, he received £13,365 in benefits to which he was not entitled. His sister, Melanie Batey, 39, also moved to Spain and continued to claim income support. Batey, a paraplegic, had received £800,000 of her brother’s lottery winnings. But she claimed £23,131.09 in benefits to which she was not entitled. Candlish moved to Santa Pola after his 1997 lottery win and opened a bar and restaurant business with his father. But the business went bankrupt and in 2009 his father died, the court heard. The Courier ’s 2nd ed In 2007, Batey and her husband ition joined Candlish in Spain. She had previously worked at the job centre in Jarrow, South

Tyneside, and therefore had an understanding of the benefit system, said Sue Hirst, prosecuting. Candlish and Batley, both from Gateshead, pleaded guilty to converting criminal property by falsely claiming benefits. Candlish appeared at court on crutches after a hip replacement operation. Vince Ward, defending, said Candlish had fallen on hard times. He also said that Batey and Candlish had been caring for their mother, who suffers from the same condition as Batey. They were both given nine-month sentences suspended for 18 months, with a 12-month supervision order. Last year, Candlish, a former factory worker, admitted he had “blown” his lottery fortune.

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I WONDER if anyone else just gets sick and tired of the moaning minnies who live in Orihuela Costa? We have just come through a horrific downpour and if the local council had not done such a magnificent job of clearing our gully next to the market street in Playa Flamenca, we would have been knee deep in water. It's a shame the headlines are taken by those people smugly proclaiming that they have helped block a land sale which would have given the area much needed revenue, and yet no congratulations to Pedro Mancebo and his colleagues for the many things they have done/or are trying to do for us. Look at the efforts made to keep those awful posters off our walls, look at the different activities. At least I feel the council recognises that we exist. PETER CAMERON, Playa Flamenca

Time to curry favour, chefs!

WITH the approach of darker evenings and diminishing numbers of visitors, would a wake up call now be appropriate to perhaps just a few restaurateurs in our area? Wherever possible my wife and I try to support local business in the Gran Alacant area and encourage others to do the same. Our weekly treat is our Saturday "Curry Night". However, we have recently felt obliged to complain on three occasions at what we feel to be a fall-off in meal quality when visiting two Indian restaurants in the area. The days of hot food served with plate warmers on the table seem to have become a thing of the past with other little courtesies also vanishing. Last night we visited a local restaurant in the early evening. We were the only customers and there were two waiters at the counter. We asked for a white house wine with our order and received two glasses of red which were reluctantly changed. My meat samosa starter (small pastry parcels)were dyed red in the corners to denote the contents for the "Chef". "Authentic Chicken Biryani’’, as buffs will know, is a delicious aromatic meal of marinated meat blended within mild spices, hard boiled egg quarters etc, all served in a delicately flavoured Saffron/Pilau rice. The usually mild flavoured sauce accompaniment is generally garnished with bay leaves, cardamom etc. What arrived was a bland concoction of unmarinated white boiled chicken pieces

coated in a fried rice that had perhaps had a brief encounter with a mild chilli paste mix. The matching sauce comprised a glutonous liquid which contained hard pieces of fine diced vegetables which I assumed had come out of a tin. I politely enquired of the waiter about the part-cooked diced vegetables and he informed me that they are actually from a packet and that "all local Indian restaurants use them ". I stated that the meal was something of a disappointment but there was nothing more forthcoming from the staff who had by now resumed a static position at the counter/bar. We were not invited to order dessert or coffee. We left the unfinished remains of the meal, paid the full price on the bill presented and left the still empty restaurant informing our waiter that we would be unlikely to return the following week. Surely, now is the time to make extra effort to consolidate the goodwill of regular customers and maintain continued business throught the "quieter" months ? GEOFF and MARIAN ROBERTS. Gran Alacant

were being Brittany Ferries strikes called at a moment’s dispute settled notice. “The company has

THE 10-day industrial dispute which disrupted the travel plans of thousands of Brittany Ferries passengers is over. In a referendum amongst non-officer crew, a majority voted to accept the agreement put to their unions. This allowed the company to resume operations and removes any likelihood of

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further industrial action. Group Managing Director Martine Jourdren said: "Whilst this strike has caused immense disruption for our customers, for which we are very sorry, we could not continue with a situation

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worked hard to negotiate an agreement with the unions which achieves the cost savings and productivity improvements that we were seeking, as well as removing the prospect of any further strike action."

Friday, October 5, 2012

IF you’d asked me a week ago what I’d do if the road ahead of my Kia Picanto had turned into a two-foot-deep river, I’d have told you not to talk wet. I should also have tucked my skirt in my knickers, abandoned ship - and headed for the nearest bar. So why I decided to take on the elements, I have no idea. I mean, trying to push back the tide inside anything less amphibious than a crosschannel ferry was tantamount to committing suicide by drowning. It is reasonable to say that the raging waters I faced at La Siesta roundabout just after 5.30pm were impassable. The Torrevieja-Quesada road in both directions was now the CV Sea. When I’d arrived at La Siesta an hour earlier for my medical appointment, the local roads were being attacked by a monsoon. But by the time I left the surgery, La Siesta roundabout had become Lake Siesta. It was no contest. I should have given up and retreated into a less devastated part of

I’M FLOODY MAD! Bouncing about in the slipriver of a white van (it was too deep to be slipstream), I quickly regretted my decision to go ocean racing. The queue of traffic clogging up the approach to San Luis roundabout had all but given up. The inside lane, where the water was not so deep, was one long jam - and since a number of people The roundabout at La Siesta (or were out of their cars, they is it Lake Siesta?) after the storm were clearly resigned to a long wait. wouldn’t be the end of the the urbanisation. But I just I knew that if I stopped I wanted to get home to El world. So I took the plunge. was doomed so I just kept For the next 20 minutes Raso...and a bit of submerged road was not going Betty Boop (that’s my little going in the overtaking lane. to get in the way of the motor) and I endured the ulti- Two vehicles were actually Costa’s most impetuous old mate pensioners’ white- REVERSING around San knuckle ride through the Luis roundabout, presumably biddy. Perhaps it was bravado, instant rapids. Mostly in first trying to escape the torrents perhaps it was stupidity and gear and never above sec- of water gushing into the air maybe it was professional ond, I felt sure that Betty’s from a burst main. What they didn’t know was curiosity. Probably a bit of ever-louder screeching indieach. The worst that could cated terminal pain. that had they chosen instead happen, I reasoned, would After not a drop of rain for to force their way past that be that I’d need a new car the best part of five months, burst main, there was a relaand since my 1.1 litre Kia is Friday’s deluge had turned tively easy drive ahead to the nearly six years old, that the place into an aquapark. Lemon Tree road turnoff.

MY side! Fortunately they could not hear the obscenities being hurled at them as Donna the Demon ploughed on, desperate not to be held up at any point. How I got home, I’m still not sure. Three days later, water was still dripping merrily from the rear wheel ber plate? arches – but the Where’s my num main thing is that Betty is From there to El Raso, I still purring along as smoothhad as much flotsam and jet- ly as ever. sam to deal with as water. I thought her number was Burst mains had sent mass- up during that nightmare trip es of water spiralling into the home. And in a sense it was, air in several places and I because the front registration noticed on a couple of occa- plate went missing. I could hardly complain at sions that traffic coming in the opposite direction had the €8 bill for a replacement (plus €5 for fitting). come to a halt. But I should have got a One or two cars were trying to avoid the worst of the bus home – it’s cheaper. water by moving cautiously And I’d definitely have got to the other side of the road – one before Monday.

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WHEN I was a little boy . . . 'Before you became a little man,' Mrs S butted in. I used to spend my Saturday mornings along with lots of other excited kiddies at the local cinema. We were a bouncy bunch of film fans although some of the youngsters were there solely to be noisy nuisances. 'There' was the ABC Minors Club which, I should imagine, had branches throughout the land. We even had a special song at the beginning of the morning matinees. It was played to the tune of Blaze Away while the lyrics were presented on the big screen with a bouncing red ball above the words to help the exuberant audience keep up with the catchy ditty. Then would follow a programme of cartoons, a cliffhanger serial and a fulllength feature, usually a cowboy film. The colourful (okay, monochrome) film characters which brought me great joy included the sci-fi space swashbuckler Flash Gordon, Nyoka the Jungle Girl -- a female version of Tarzan -and the legendary swordsman Zorro.

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JOY TINGED WITH ZORRO

Zorro, which Courier readers will know is Spanish for fox, was the secret identity of Don Diego de la Vega, a California nobleman living in the Spanish colonial era. Our hero's alter ego was the dashing black-clad masked outlaw who defended the people of the land

against tyrannical officials and other nasty villains. That particular caped crusader's gimmick was to carve the letter 'Z' into walls with his rapier as a calling card. So there I would sit on the edge of my tipped-up stall seat, cheering on the goodies, booing the baddies a n d

crunching on the two ounces of boiled sweets my mother had magnanimously stuffed into my gaberdine raincoat pocket as a

treat. I was always accompanied to the Saturday morning shows by my best friend Eric the future dentist. On one occasion Eric suddenly stopped guffawing at the antics of the Three Stooges and stared disapprovingly at me as I pulled out my grubby bag of pear drops and proceeded to bite each one to bits. 'They're no good for you,' he proclaimed. 'The sugar will ruin your teeth.' 'How can you possibly know that?' I responded. 'You're only 11-years-old for goodness sake! I'm a bit older than you and even I have never heard any of that stuff you're spouting about sticky sweets messing up my molars.' Eric the future dentist

gazed dreamily into the middle distance and announced solemnly: 'I do believe I have just had a vision of what I want to be when I grow up.' 'Huh?' I gasped incredulously. 'You honestly see yourself working in a pear drops factory?' 'Will you two morons shurrup!' barked a voice from the row behind. 'I'm trying to watch the Three Stooges. If you don't appreciate Larry, Curly and Moe then get the hell out of here!' The angry tones belonged to Loathsome Lonnie, a badtempered street urchin who oddly enough grew up to become a kind, considerate and caring priest. Anyway, as we kids tumbled out of the picturehouse that lunchtime, Loathsome Lonnie caught up with yours truly and Eric the future dentist. 'If you two creeps don't stop annoying me,' he snarled, 'I'll hit you on your heads so hard that you'll have to wear open-toed shoes to see where you're going.' 'Blimey!' I said. 'That is some witty warning, Loathsome. Surely it can't be

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SAY IT IN SPANISH Learn the lingo - with a little help from JEANETTE ERATH Spanish 40 Hi, this week we are going to carry on learning phrases, then there will be some revision of last week and this. We are going to learn what is called ´Superlatives´ but don´t worry about that word if you don´t know what it means, I will explain it all to you as we go along and it is very straightforward.

scribably handsome. I have not heard in general conversation the word sumamente, however it needs to be learnt, you will most likely find something is muy or ísimo. So there you have the superlative, it is quite easy once

There are two types of superlative, relative and absolute, I will give you examples in English and it will become clear, rather than try and blind you with grammar and words. The relative superlative in English is formed by using the word ´most´ or the ending ´-est´ and relates to some larger group Examples: You are the most intelligent student in the class; You are the smartest student in the class. In Spanish the relative superlative construction is: definite article + noun + más (menos) + adjective + de Examples: Tú eres el estudiante más inteligente de la clase, Bill Gates es él hombre más rico de los EEUU – Bill Gates is the richest man in the USA. The absolute superlative for adjectives has three possible forms in Spanish: muy + adjective; sumamente + adjective; adjective + ísimo (-a, -as, -os) And it is used when there is no larger group, i.e. normally when it is the last words used Examples: Muy rico – very tasty, sumamente rico – extremely tasty, riquísimo – indescribably tasty Note the c changes to qu with the word rico – riquísimo. Other examples, muy guapo – very handsome, sumamente guapo, extremely handsome, guapísimo – inde-

learning. But also remember that you will never know every word in Spanish, nor will you need to, we don´t know every word in English so don´t look at a Spanish dictionary with a heavy heart, you now have enough words to be able to make simple sentences in the present tense, and hopefully your confidence is building. There may be days when you just want to throw away the books and forget you even tried to learn but those will be few and far between and the sense of satisfaction we get when we can hold a basic conversation will overshadow any moments of doubt you may have. I know there were several times when I decided that I would never be able to speak more than a few words and I would certainly never be able to hold any sort of conversation, but I overcame that and look at me now! You can get there too, with a lot of time and effort, and I promise you, it will all be worthwhile. So here is some work to keep you busy, take your time to ensure you get the correct answers, we will be doing more and more writing very soon, I will soon be able to leave you to write the lessons for me I hope!! Here are translations using last weeks lesson and this one, don´t forget you can get all my previous lessons via the website www.thecourier.es

in the USA richest man e th is s te a Bill G you have learnt it you can use it in your day to day life, try telling your partner how guapísimo or guapísima they are, try telling your waiter the food was muy rico (or rica) There has been a lot to take in over the past two weeks, but remember the more you use your Spanish the easier it will become. To think in Spanish is most of the battle, unless you have Spanish in your head a good proportion of the day you will find it hard to remember all the words that you are

Translate the following into Spanish: I want more money than you, you have fewer books than John, I have more than twenty euros, the supermarket is as good as the shop, I have as much furniture as you, they sleep as much as a baby, the boy plays as little as the girl, The oranges cost as much as the pears, Maria is the youngest in the class.

Due to pressure of space, Jeanette Erath's 'A Single Life' column has been held over until next week.

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WHY DO THEY DO THAT? Top dog psychologist PETER SINGH writes exclusively for The Courier. Check out www.thedogyouneed.com or email Peter at peter@thedogyouneed.com

SKY'S THE LIMIT

My dog shuns me if the wife's not around Q

DEAR Peter, I wonder if you have any suggestions to a problem we have with our seven-month-old puppy, Sky. She is a cross German Shepherd and Collie (we think). We got her from a rescue centre in May and for the first two months she was more affectionate to me than my wife, but in the last two months she seems afraid of me and will only go for walks or do anything if it is the two of us. It has got so bad she runs away from me if I am alone and yet some evenings she is very friendly and wants strokes and cuddles from me - but only if the wife is sit-

ting beside me. It would appear that she is becoming closer and closer to my wife. She is also very timid with strangers and loud noises. I would be grateful for any suggestions to this problem. MAURICE SWEET (Eagles Nest) San Miguel

HI Maurice. Has anything changed in your circumstances in the last two months?

Dogs are experts at picking up on energy and Sky is telling you that something has changed within you from the first two months, to the last two months. You also have to be very careful not be trying too hard for this all to work out. What I mean by this is do not be trying or giving your dog affection at times when she is showing apprehension or nerves, as you will then be nurturing that state of mind.

It would be a good idea if you only, for the next two or three weeks, take care of the feeding duties. When preparing her food, make sure she is calm, then when presenting the food to her make sure she is looking at you and not the food bowl. This creates trust and respect. When she looks at you, give her the food and walk away.

Both you and your wife have to be very aware of when you are giving her affection. If you give affection when your dog is calm, then that is the state of mind you will be nurturing, which is their natural state. When you would like to give Sky affection, call her to you when she is calm, rather than when dogs invade the owner’s space and demand affection.

If she enjoys games, such as playing with a ball etc, it would be a good idea to instigate these activities with her. Most importantly, dogs follow a person who is calm and I mean genuinely calm, so make sure you start giving yourself some relaxation time each day, so that you can start to nurture your calm side.

Also, as difficult as it may be for your wife, it would be beneficial if she gave Sky less attention for the next few weeks, until you have begun to bond closer with her.

Dogs need an owner who stays calm, provides exercise, instils consistent rules into the relationship and a person who gives affection at the right times. That, put simply, is the recipe for success.

Then, when Sky is responding in a positive way towards you, with no fear or anxiety, your wife can then start giving Sky more attention, but at the right times.

Good luck, Peter

PETS’ CORNER: CAN YOU TAKE IN A HOMELESS DOG OR CAT? LEO is two years old. He was found under a tree in Playa Flamenca with his two brothers and would prefer a home with another dog. He has been chipped, castrated and vaccinated.

Leo

KATRINA is a one-year-old German Shepherd cross who was found sitting outside a tanatorio. She had been there for five days. Sweet, quiet and gentle, she should be very easy to train. Katrina is now blood tested, fully vaccinated, micro chipped and spayed. Please call the kennels on 966 710 047 or email info@satanimalrescue.com Website: www.satanimalrescue.com

Katrina

Estrella and Scruff

MAISIE is a mature, longhaired white lady with gorgeous blue eyes. She is spayed and fully vaccinated but, due to a dramatic change in her present family’s circumstances, she needs a new home. Call Greig on 966761455 or 687786749. RIHANNA is approx 12 weeks old and looks like a Daschund cross. She is a lovely girl, good with other dogs and will be small when fully grown. Call: 966 725 975

Bret ESTRELLA and SCRUFF are happy little dogs, a year old, who were found wandering in Campoverde. Estrella has been spayed and chipped. If you can spare a few hours to work in our shops in San Pedro and Pilar de la Horadada, please contact Natasha on 616210850 or visit www.apahrescue.org BRET is a two-year-old Breton Spaniel and has been vaccinated. He as a great personality, is very gentle and is good with other dogs. Call: 622 392 380

Maisie

Rihanna

Friday, October 5, 2012

ACCORDING TO LINEA DIRECTA, 3 OUT OF 4 ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH ARE CAUSED BY DRIVER ERROR Whenever we find ourselves in a difficult or dangerous situation when we are driving we only have a fraction of a second to take a decision and carry it out correctly. Consequently, when drivers take the wrong decision, the number of accidents resulting in death or injury is tripled, as figures show that 73% of accidents are caused by drivers making a bad decision, compared to 27% in which they acted correctly. This is the main conclusion of the study “Decision-making when driving” in which 174,000 accidents resulting in injury or death have been analysed. This means that in the last 4 years, nearly 130,000 accidents resulting in injury or death could have been avoided if the drivers involved had been able to assess the dangers on the road correctly. The most common errors are due to drivers being distracted, joining roads incorrectly, turning badly, illegally overtaking and not maintaining a safe distance between the vehicle in front. As for types of road, Línea Directa’s report confirms that conventional roads are the most dangerous, due to the fact that 76% of accidents take place on them. On dual carriageways and motorways, the most common types of accident caused by driver error are rear-end collisions and vehicle crashes, mainly due to sudden braking and the switching of lanes. Driver Profile Men aged between 18 and 24 who have held a driving licence for less than two years and the over 65s are those most likely to be involved in accidents due to driver error. The former because they have a lower perception of risk and the latter because they have lost certain skills. On the other hand, women aged between 35 and 64, who have held a driving licence for 15 years or more are those who take the best decisions.

Call Línea Directa now 902 123 104

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TAKE CARE! GALLUPS ARE GETTING RISKY

POLITICIANS and the media owe a huge debt of gratitude to a certain George Gallup. Back in 1936, he conducted the first scientifically produced opinion poll, which correctly predicted a landslide victory for Franklin D Roosevelt in that year’s American Presidential election. Mr Gallup seemed to be rather good at what he did, and in the UK, his was the only company that correctly predicted Labour’s big election win of 1945. The genie was very much let out of the bottle and opinion polls have become an important part of the political landscape. However, as with most things, you have to be careful how you use the polls and the kind of questions that you ask. In fact, some countries ban them in the last couple of weeks of election campaigns, because it’s believed people make up their minds who to

vote for, based on what the polls are saying. That is just nonsense, and besides being undemocratic, it treats people as fools, and of course in the modern Internet age, you can access any information that you want at any time. The problem with the polls is that the media get obsessed with them and there are far too many at election times. Politicians are also twofaced in saying that they don’t trust them, yet they are ordering their own private polls quicker than yours truly buying a drink for somebody at a bar. You can also play the game of ordering an opinion poll, knowing full well what the results will be and try to use it for your own political advantage. Take, for example, a mischievous poll that was commissioned by the Conservative Party, the results of which were published just in time for Labour’s annual conference. It shows

From page 10 original.' Lonnie moved menacingly closer to us. 'Okay, okay,' I said. 'Me and Eric are sorry for upsetting you and it will never happen again.' 'In that case,' replied Loathsome gently, 'I forgive you both. Bless you, my children, and go in peace.' 'Huh?' Eric and I chorused in amazement at our oppressor's complete change of

George Gallup

there was a general election tomorrow? Perhaps Tory Central Office would not have liked the answer. Over in America, the opinion polls are rolling out quicker than burgers at a fast food joint, with some showing the Obama/Romney Presidential race as neck and neck, whilst others, including Gallup, show a big lead for Obama. The US TV networks are pouring over the figures nonstop, with some clearly wanting a close race purely in the interest of TV ratings. Once again some of the closer polls are being highlighted because they make bigger headlines, whilst the surveys that really count are those in the dozen or so key marginal states where the election is really fought. And, guess what? Obama is well ahead and barring a bad performance in the TV debates with Romney, the result is a foregone conclusion: - something that will not

that more than 70 per cent of voters don’t believe Ed Miliband has what it takes to be Prime Minister. Also that two-thirds of undecided voters are likely to vote Labour if he is removed and replaced by his elder brother David. What the Tories don’t say is that David Cameron had similar negative numbers when he was Leader of the Opposition, and that barring Tony Blair, every Opposition leader gets a poor rating when the public are quizzed about their views as to whether they would be good

attitude. Lonnie, the future priest, gazed dreamily into the middle distance and announced solemnly: 'I do believe I have just had a vision of what I want to be when I grow up.' The day had assumed spooky proportions. Two youngsters had glimpsed into the future and foreseen their callings. But what about me? What was my destiny? I hadn't a clue.

in the top job. The fact is that we don’t know how good they’ll be as PM, until they first go through the door into 10 Downing Street, and such poll questions are of little consequence. The Conservatives could have paid me a quarter of the fee that the Populus polling organisation got, and I could have given them the same answers in 30 seconds! Didn’t you find it strange, though, that there wasn’t a question about the party people are likely to vote for if

Fast-forward to the present. I wandered into the kitchen and asked Mrs S: 'Did you mean what you said just now-- that I'm a little man? Is that how you see me?' Mrs S gave me a comforting hug. 'Of course not, darling. You are a giant among men, a colossus, a Herculean hero, a demigod.' 'Gee, thanks,' I simpered. 'No probs,' Mrs S said. 'Now go fetch your pipe and slippers, watch a bit of telly and then take a well-deserved snooze.' I settled down on the sofa, yawned a couple of times, and thought of that strange Saturday all those years ago with my pal Eric the future dentist and Loathsome Lonnie, the future priest. I gazed dreamily into the middle distance

please the TV bosses wanting an exciting election night. What is David Cameron playing at? And I’m not referring to his recent appearance on the David Letterman show on US TV. He’s now promising to offer a referendum on the European Union after the 2015 election, but we don’t know exactly what it’ll be about and what the question will be. Is it about further powers from Brussels? Is it going to be a full-blown question about total withdrawal from the EU? I agree with such diverse figures like the UKIP leader Nigel Farage and in the past, the Lib Dem boss, Nick Clegg. There should be a straightforward question about staying or leaving the EU, let’s the settle the matter one way or another. Cameron, by the way, is no different from his predecessors at No.10 on this, so what is he scared of in putting the issue straight in front of the voters?

and suddenly announced solemnly to myself: 'I do believe I have just had a vision of what I want to be when I . . . er . . . grow up.' Grabbing my coat, I fastened the top button around my neck in the manner of a cape, donned my dark glasses, plonked my black gardening hat on my head and trotted off down the street intent on aiding some downtrodden peasants. But it was raining and there was nobody around so I carved the letter 'Z' into the chip shop wall with the pointy end of my umbrella and galloped off to the pub. 'Zorro, I mean sorry, to intrude, mis amigos,' I announced. 'But considering I'm a guest in your hosteleria, a large glass of Californian tequila would be just the job.'

Friday, October 5, 2012

15 Minute Meals

Cutting on the time doesn't mean cutting on the flavour with these quick recipes - all ready from start to finish in just 15 minutes. TORTILLA CHEESE TURNOVERS Ingredients

2 large tomatoes, finely chopped 1 small avocado, peeled, pitted and finely chopped 3 spring onions, finely chopped Squeeze of lemon juice Ground black pepper 1tsp vegetable oil, for greasing 4 soft flour tortillas 75g reduced fat mature cheese, grated

Method

1. First of all, make the salsa by mixing together the tomatoes, avocado and spring onions. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, then season the mixture with some pepper. 2. Grease a non-stick frying pan with a few drops of vegetable oil. Place the pan over a medium-high heat. 3. Add a tortilla to the pan and sprinkle one quarter of the cheese over the top. Heat for a few moments until the cheese starts to melt, then sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of the salsa onto one half of the tortilla. Fold in half using a wooden spatula or a fish slice, then cook for another few seconds. 4. Slide the cooked tortilla onto a serving plate and cut in half.

Continue to cook the remaining tortillas in the same way.

TUNA PASTA BAKE Ingredients 2 x 200g cans tuna, drained 300g penne pasta 195g can sweetcorn, drained 350g tub cheese sauce 1 tbsp tomato purée 50g cheddar cheese, grated 100g frozen peas, defrosted

Method

1. Cook the pasta in boiling water as per the instructions on the pack and when it’s cooked, drain the water away and set aside in a separate bowl. 2. Then, heat the cheese sauce in the same pan with the sweetcorn, tuna, peas and tomato purée. 3. Stir in the pasta, season and transfer to an ovenproof dish. 4. Sprinkle with cheese over the top and place under a grill for 3 minutes until golden.

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QUICK PITTA PIZZAS Ingredients 4 wholemeal pitta breads 4 tsp sun-dried or regular tomato puree 4 mushrooms, sliced 4 tomatoes, thinly sliced 125g ball reduced-fat or light mozzarella cheese, sliced 2 tsp dried mixed herbs Ground black pepper

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 190째C/375째F/Gas Mark 5. Place the pitta breads on a baking sheet. 2. Spread 1 tsp of tomato puree onto each pitta, then top with the mushrooms, sliced tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle with the mixed herbs and season with black pepper.

3. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve with salad.

CHINESE CHICKEN AND SESAME NOODLES Ingredients 250g (9oz) thick egg noodles 1tbsp sesame oil 350g (12oz) pack Chinese stir-fry vegetables 1tbsp olive oil 2 x 140g (5oz) packs Chinese-style cooked chicken, sliced 3tbsp oyster sauce 1tsp sesame seeds

Method 1. Boil the noodles in salted water for 2-3 mins, drain and toss with the sesame oil. 2. In a hot wok, stir-fry the vegetables in the olive oil for 3 mins. 3. Add the chicken and cook for a further 2-3 mins. 4. Add the oyster sauce, sesame seeds and noodles and stir together. Serve immediately.

SPANISH STYLE FISH STEW Ingredients 2 tbsps olive oil 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 1 tsp finely sliced, deseeded red chilli 400g can chopped tomatoes 100ml (3 1/2fl oz) white wine 1 rounded tsp ground cumin 1 rounded tsp ground coriander

Salt and freshly ground black pepper 300ml (1/2 pint) fish stock 500g (1lb) new potatoes, thickly sliced 250g (8oz) chunky fish such as tuna, cod or monkfish, skin and bones removed 250g (8oz) uncooked fresh prawns, peeled 60g (2oz) olives stuffed with anchovy and pimento

Method 1. Heat the oil in a large pan, over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook slowly for about 8 mins, adding the garlic and chilli after 4 mins. 2. Pour in the tomatoes and wine. 3. Cook for a few minutes to reduce the liquid. 4. Add the spices, seasoning and fish stock, and then the potatoes. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over a low heat for 15 minutes. 5. Cut the fish into big cubes. Add them to the stew pan with the prawns. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the olives. 6. Serve hot, in hot bowls with fresh bread, if you like. 7. Not suitable for freezing.

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Diet is Wonder Cure for Diabetes Eating a low-calorie diet for just 4 months can cure type 2 diabetes, it was revealed late last year in a piece of medical research headed by Dr.Sebastian Hammer and reported at the Annual general meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. “ It is striking to see how a relatively simple intervention of a very low calorie diet effectively cures Type 2 diabetes”. Thus reported the Express and titled the article Diet is Wonder Cure for Diabetes. The discovery has major implications because diabetics and the obese are particularly at risk of suffering a potentially fatal heart attack or being affected by debilitating heart disease. 80% of type 2 diabetics are likely to be overweight. Another interesting fact is that waist circumference increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. Cambridge 800 Diet Plan is suitable for use by diabetics and its use is based on sound clinical research and experience. Cambridge has developed a strict protocol and invested in training its Consultants to work

with diabetic clients to help them to lose weight and improve their health status. Cambridge Consultants work with their clients on a one to one basis so there is no need to feel embarrassed about being overweight and there are no group sessions to deal with. Here at Medaesthetics we have a private office where all weighing, measuring and discussions are undertaken and everything is done in the strictest confidence. We always work with the clients medical practitioner so that everyone is working together to improve the health of the individual. It doesn’t matter if clients don’t speak Spanish as all our paperwork is in both languages and we will write to doctors in Spanish so that clients only need to pass the letter over and not worry if they are not fluent in Spanish as we take all the effort out of communication. Cambridge want to make life as easy as we can for all our clients and although only the individual can make the first step by coming along for a consultation after that it really couldn’t be simpler.

JUST SPA-TACULAR! MARINA Senses Spa & Wellness, which opened last Saturday at the Camping International La Marina, is a health and beauty enthusiast’s dream. Set on three levels covering more than 3,000 square metres, its surroundings are truly idyllic. What could be more beautiful than a backdrop of pine trees, sand dunes and the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean? Situated just off the N332, Marina Senses features a large spacious gym with the most up-to-date equipment. The facilities include cardiovascular and weight machines (free weights, plates and convergent machines), plus spinning classes and aerobics. And for those who want the very, very best, how about an expert personal trainer? The Spa’s highly-skilled staff will show you how to use the gym equipment properly, and guide you through our endless array of luxury spa services. Pamper yourself in the spectacular jacuzzi. Try a Finnish sauna, a Roman bath, a steam bath, the hot tub … Sample exotic treatments that many people have never even

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heard of. Bubble beds, cold foot baths, shower senses, sunbeds with sprinkles, water cannon hydrotherapy, ice cabin swimming pool…and much more. As for the beauty centre, they don’t come more luxurious. From hair styling to soothing massages and the latest and greatest facial and body treatments, the facilities are unmatchable. Marina Senses Spa & Wellness have EVERYTHING you need to feel wonderful, both inside and outside. Waxing, manicures, aesthetic and dietary medial service, acupressure, cavitation, natural treat-

ments – indeed, all you need to feel good, both inside and outside. And if you find it all thirsty work, where better to chill out at the Spa Bar, with its fruit juices, tea, coffee and Wellness Menu? You don’t have to be a member, either. You can enjoy all the facilities on an €18 day pass to both the gym and spa - or just use one or the other. A chair is also available to enable the disabled to use the spa or heated swimming pool. Check out www.marinasenses. com or call 965 419 200 for further information

Friday, October 5, 2012

Living in Spain makes us sick! Q

Since I moved to Spain 14 months ago my husband and I have not been in good health which is really why we decided to relocate. I will say that my health problems started soon after I got here and started having severe coughing episodes with nose congestions and headaches. I went to the hospital and blood tests and X-rays were carried out which showed no problems. The doctor suspected it was some form of infection and prescribed antibiotics which helped treat the problem. Shortly after, my husband started experiencing pains and muscle spasms on both legs and he visited the doctor who could not tell him what was causing the pains. Since then we have had all sorts of ill health. I have suffered from abdominal pains, sleeping problems and my husband thinks he is losing his hair. We were in great health before we moved to Spain, and cannot understand why all this is happening. The hospitals haven’t been of much help, and we will appreciate any advice you can give us.

You mentioned that you and your husband were in good health before you relocated to Spain and your health problems started shortly after. It seems to me that your recurring health problems may be caused by exposure to a chemical substance in your home here in Spain that was not present in your previous location. I presume you moved into a newly built apartment, or perhaps bought some new furniture when you came over here. Depending on where you live in Spain, the presence of sea salt and the salt lakes, which although very beneficial to health, can cause high levels of humidity leading to increased dampness in homes. Damp conditions favour the growth of several strains of moulds that can cause some of the symptoms you describe. Recently I had a patient who had a similar history to yours, having moved to Spain, she soon after developed respiratory problems. After a diagnostic scan, I discovered that she had unusually high levels of mycotoxins from moulds in her body. Subsequently she moved out of the house she was renting and regained her health after a detox programme. Toxins from newly acquired furniture and products may also

be behind your health problems. Moving to a new country also means getting exposed to a new environment and perhaps a change in lifestyle. This applies not just to furniture but also household cleaning products and toiletries such as deodorants. I strongly suspect that the cause of your illness lies within your immediate surroundings. You should consider having a building specialist inspect your house to make sure that the damp proof course and other vital building requirements for your house are in order. You should also consider sticking to products especially cleaning and bathing products you have used in the past. It is possible that your symptoms are caused by completely different factors, and so you should have an extensive diagnostic check-up to accurately determine the cause of your health problems.

I am a builder, and about a year ago I fell from a ladder. Luckily I got away with a few scratches on my leg and nothing more. The problem is that a few weeks ago I started having occasional pain on my left leg were I had the scratches, and sometimes it gets so painful that I have to take ibuprofen to ease it. I don’t have a recollection of any sort of injury to my neck, and I wonder if this pain could be due to the fall I had a year ago.

It is possible for an accident like yours to recur and cause pain even years after the initial accident. Sometimes injuries do not cause pain when they occur, but can trigger inflammatory reactions in the tissues surrounding the injury slowing causing degeneration and the formation of scar tissue. The gradual build-up of scar tissue can lead to the tightening of tendons, ligaments and in your case leg muscles causing pain long after the injury happened. You should visit the hospital to have an X-ray and possibly an

COMMON SOURCES OF TOXINS AROUND US The mattress you sleep on every night could be making you sick. That is because there is a good chance it is coated with a class of flame retardant chemicals known as PBDE (Polybrominated diphenyl ethers) designed to slow down a fire and allow time to escape. These chemicals are also included in household items from consumer electronics to wire insulation to upholstery. PBDE’s have been linked to an array of medical problems including thyroid dysfunction, liver disease, permanent learning and memory impairment and behavioural problems especially in children. Such toxic compounds are literally all around us in walls, plywood cabinets, plastics, textiles, air fresheners, and couch cushions. These harmful substances include lead, PCB’s, dioxin, BPA (Bisphenol A), fluorine as well as chlorine used to disinfect water and swimming pools. In fact a recent study from the University of Cordoba in Spain found a group of harmful toxins known as DBP (Disinfection By-products) present in the urine of swimmers less than 30 minutes

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after they emerged from the pool. Disinfection by-products are deadly toxins produced when chemicals such as chlorine, chloramine and chlorine dioxide used to purify swimming pools reacts with decaying organic matter contained in it. The Researchers in Spain recruited 49 participants including adults, children and pool cleaners and instructed them to swim or work for up to 30mins at indoor and outdoor chlorinated pools. Their urine samples after the swim showed the presence of a type of disinfection by-product known as HAA or Haloacetic acid which continued to appear 3 hours before they were fully excreted. The scientists suggested that the vast majority of the contact with HAAs was most likely caused by the volunteers swallowing small amounts of the pool water as they swam. However, inhalation and absorption through the skin clearly also created exposure, since not every subject actually entered a pool. Unsurprisingly, those

who swam stored up 4 times more HAA than those who simply worked by the pools. And children had higher levels of HAAs after taking a dip than the adults did, which makes sense since younger skin absorbs much faster. Another recently published study found that swimming in a chlorinated pool presented an unacceptable risk of cancer. The paper concluded that the risk of developing cancer from HAA was highest with skin exposure during swimming. Scientists now associate disinfection byproducts such as HAA to a number of serious health conditions such as congenital abnormalities, bladder and rectal cancer. The danger from chlorine also applies to our drinking water supply were it is added for purification purposes. However the quantity of chlorine present in drinking water has been continuously decreasing over the years as researchers shed more light on its toxic nature. Nevertheless, our drinking water supply is now known to

contain a variety of industrial and pharmaceutical chemicals including biologically active hormonal chemicals. Some of the common drugs found in drinking water include: Atenolol-used to treat heart diseases, Phenytoin- an anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy, Estrone – blamed for causing gender changes in fish and Carbamazepine- a mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorders. Please join me next week to find out simple steps you can take to minimize your exposure to toxic chemicals. Contact Dr Machi Mannu for Full Body Diagnostic Scan and Therapy

MRI scan and other investigations to determine the state of your health especially the painful leg. I do not think you could have sustained a fracture when the incident occurred, but a confirmation with an X-ray is still necessary. If after the investigations, the problem is found to be localised in the muscles, you should consider seeing a chiropractor or a massage therapist for treatment.

My mum who is 66, suffered from a heart attack 5 years ago, and has been in relative good health since then. Lately she has complained of shortness of breath, and she doesn’t feel as strong as she used to. Her GP says there is nothing to worry about since she is taking her medications and her blood pressure is normal. But my mum is still worried because she cannot exercise as she used to do even after her heart surgery. Do you think her heart may be failing again?

Hello, I do not have enough information regarding the type of heart surgery your mum had. Nevertheless I do not think your mum’s heart is failing, but perhaps weak. I am also not aware of the medications she is taking and would recommend the dietary supplement Ubiquinol if she is not already taking it. Ubiquinol is the active reduced form of the anti-oxidant nutrient Co-enzyme Q10 found in all the cells of the body for the production of energy especially in active organs such as the heart and kidneys. The level of Coenzyme Q 10 in the body starts to decrease about the age of 40 and is also reduced after severe stressful conditions such as surgery. Several clinical studies have demonstrated its effectiveness as a natural support for the heart and circulatory system. Supplementation with Co-enzyme Q 10 helps the heart produce energy, maintain fitness and control cholesterol and Blood Pressure levels. Please log into www.medb.es for more information about Ubiquinol or Coenzyme Q 10.

Friday, October 5, 2012

The rain in Spain Is beyond a soak WE'VE been on holiday again, spending two weeks near Estepona in the Costa del Sol, where we have a timeshare. When we were there two years ago, the heavens opened and it rained buckets every day. The dry river beds became torrents, roads flooded, some even being washed away. After a few days of it, we got so fed up we decided to cut our losses and head for home in Torrevieja. In the past we went to Ireland and it rained every day. Before that we went to Skye and, yes, you guessed it! Could we believe it, after three days on hols again, down came the rain - floods, etc, but thankfully not quite so bad as in Almeria and Murcia. Down south they haven't had any rain for six months, which is why there have been so many dreadful fires. We should have had our holiday two months earlier and made it rain sooner. Perhaps we should hire ourselves out as rain magnets! We'll let you know when we're planning our next hols, so you can avoid those weeks!

I IMAGINE many of you were as angry as I was to hear about the gang of Pakistani men who targeted white schoolgirls, plying them with drink and drugs and then virtually imprisoning them for use as sex objects. But what has happened since has made me just as angry - because it has been established that police and local councils were turning a blind eye to these sexgrooming gangs for almost a decade. It seems that police and council officials were desperate to cover up any racial link to the abuse of the girls - fearing racial tensions if it became public. A string of warnings, dating from 2000, were ignored by authorities, anxious to avoid allegations of racism against them. With a government with a hidden agenda of creating a multi-cultural Britain, and anyone raising any concerns being instantly branded a racist, allegations were apparently swept under the carpet. Among the alleged crimes for which no one was prosecuted were: * A 14-year-old girl being forced to perform sex acts on five men – four Pakistanis and an Iraqi Kurd asylum seeker; * A British Pakistani man was found in a car with a bottle of vodka and a 12-year-old. Both were arrested on suspicion of stealing the car. Police also found pornographic images of the girl on the 22-year-old’s phone; * A 14-year-old girl missing for a week was found under the influence of drugs in a car with a man 20 years older. They had had sex but he was arrested only for drug possession; * A 13-year-old girl was found drunk at 3am in a derelict house with a ‘large group of adult males’ who had plied her with vodka. She was arrested for a public order offence while the men walked away. According to previously confidential documents seen by The Times newspaper and now made public, police in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, found evidence of thousands of similar crimes and described ‘networks of Asian males exploiting young white females’. The groups were reported to have trafficked victims to cities including Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham. Despite this, just two prosecutions of groups of men for sexual abuse have taken place in South Yorkshire since 1996.

Officialdom suggested the problems were not what the men were doing but because of the promiscuousness of the young girls. There are now robust measures in place to investigate exploitation of youngsters and to prosecute offenders. But, sadly, there's a generation of people who suffered badly because of failures by police, councils and a government hell bent on changing the cultural face of Britain. ANOTHER story which has emerged in Britain and no doubt will get you angry is that dozens of people working in the medical profession, including doctors, convicted of sex offences have been allowed to keep their jobs "because to sack them would breach their human rights". At least 31 male GPs, consultants and surgeons are still practising, even after having been convicted of assaulting women, being in possession of child pornography or having solicited prostitutes. Yes, another case of ethnic minorities being treated differently. The General Medical Council says it inquired about an automatic ban on doctors who are on the sex offenders register but "advice was obtained from a leading QC who concluded that an automatic bar, without exceptions, would not be compatible with human rights legislation". What the hell is going wrong in Britain to allow this? ONE bit of good news - at long last, we can get rid of Abu Hamza. The hook-handed hate preacher will be extradited to the US after his final appeal against extradition fails, even though he has made yet another legal attempt to delay. The eight-year legal farce cost UK taxpayers £1m but the ruling by the European Court of Human Rights brings the legal saga to an end. Hamza. is wanted by the US for plotting to set up a jihadi training camp in Oregon, conspiring to take Western hostages in Yemen and funding terrorism. Even the Queen is reported to have expressed concern that he has been allowed to remain so long in Britain. But America will know what to do with him - they won't get bogged down with years of soppy human-rights twaddle.. Three examples in my rant of how Britain has allowed itself to be exploited by minorities and authorities frightened witless to avoid accusations of racism. The result is that minorities have been able to enjoy different treatment to Brits. That's wrong, and it must stop. AND now for something a little less heavy. Why is it that the things that give people pleasure are those which are bad for you? Food, or too much of it, makes you fat and shortens your life. So does smoking and excessive alcohol. Now, it seems that sex is a life shortener - for men anyway. Scientists in Korea have been researching the longevity of eunuchs (castrated men) down the centuries, and have found that they lived up to 19 years longer than a normal "full-blooded" male. It's the sex hormones that cause men's lives to be shortened. Males who lost their reproductive organs through accident or choice, as with the eunuchs of the Korean Chosun dynasty from 1392, often lived into their 90s or even past 100. There you have it chaps - the choice is yours!

Friday, October 5, 2012

RICHARD CAVENDER

Bluemoon Solutions www.bluemoonsolutions.es

BlueMoon Solutions is the computer and IT services company on the Costa Blanca, they provide quality computer services at realistic prices and specialise in working with home users and small businesses.

Richard moved to Spain seven 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 (usually) sort out the problem there and then. Computers are his hobby as well as his work so don’t be surprised to get an answer to your email in the early hours!

ADVICE: Bob was still having problems with Internet ADVICE: Kenneth wanted to translate documents he had Explorer crashing although less often! scanned but was having problems. Hi Richard, thanks for your answer regarding my Internet problem. I did as instructed and turned off all the add on’s and then gradually reintroduced then. The web pages now appeared to operate without any problem but videos were not available when the Adobe flash player was disabled. However, the internet problem came back when I enabled flash player to operate. I then uninstalled flash player and re-installed it to ensure I had the latest version plus I ran a full AVG and Malware bytes scan. The problem is still there but now happens less frequently. Any other suggestion I might try. Thanks for your help. Bob.

Hi Bob, I’m glad the assistance we gave you helped you to track down the problem. With regards to Adobe Flash player, obviously it’s quite a well-used Add-On so, as you say, it’s not something that you would want to permanently disable as this would affect your online experience. It sounds to me like there is a problem with the installation of Adobe Flash player that you have or with Internet Explorer, so I would try these additional things. First run Windows update and ensure that you have all the critical and recommended updates installed – maybe an out of date one is affecting your Flash Player. Secondly if you find that is not the case then use the “Uninstall Flash Player” software to fully remove the current installation, following the instructions carefully, once completed restart your computer and install the latest version of Flash Player from the Adobe website. I hope this helps sort out your problem. You can get the software at the following address http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html

ADVICE: Rosina had received a suspicious email from Microsoft

Q A

Hi Richard. Is the attached email a scam or the genuine thing from Microsoft? If it is genuine do I need to respond?

Hi Rosina, I have received the same email from Microsoft, basically Microsoft are updating their terms and conditions and have a duty to inform anyone that uses their online products (basically all of us!) of the changes.

Don’t forget you can follow me on twitter @bluemoonspain Alternatively why don’t you sign up for my newsletter. You can do this by going to:www.bluemoonsolutions.es and fill in the form that is on any page except the

Hello Richard please can you tell me how to scan a document and translate it with one of the free downloads from the internet. I have tried and failed on numerous occasions to carry out this task. First I scan a Spanish document which automatically goes into my documents file. I then try to copy and paste into the translator but nothing happens, what am I doing wrong your advice is appreciated. The documents are scanned as either .TIFF or .PDF format, does this matter? Regards, Kenneth

Q A

Hi Kenneth, the issue here is that translation software is not able to “read” pictures and the .TIFF and .PDF scans that you are doing are effectively just that – pictures. What you need to try to do is use some OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software to convert the pictures you are scanning into text that can be read by the translation software, the series of steps would be… 1. Scan the document as an “image” 2. Select the area of text that you are interested in (rather than the whole document that might include addresses etc that don’t need to be translated) 3. OCR the text you are interested in, converting it from a picture to editable text 4. Copy and paste that text into your preferred translation website and translate it from Spanish to English It’s likely that you would have had OCR software installed as part of your scanner set up, you just need to find it and use it – if not then there are free OCR programs that you can download from the Internet.

ADVICE: Paul was having problems clicking on email links on some websites.

Q A

Hola Richard, when I click on an email address on a website I get the message "default mail client not properly installed". I have been into default programs /set default programs etc. without any success. There is no tools menu I could find on Google to try. Any help appreciated. Paul

Hi Paul, the issue here is that the website designer has decided not to use the more common contact us form in their website construction, rather they have just used a clickable form of their email address. This is becoming more and more of an issue because it pre-supposes that the user has an email program installed on their computer and increasingly nowadays many of us use online email systems like Gmail or Hotmail where not program resides on your computer, we just use a web browser to access our emails. This is an issue because by clicking on the email link you are instructing your computer to launch its "default" email program (or client) and in this case you don’t have one hence the error. In circumstances like this you would have to copy the email address shown on the website, go into your normal email online and paste it into a new email - hope this helps explain things

office@bluemoonsolutions.es www.bluemoonsolutions.es Mobile: 655 044 970

Office: 902 906 200

Friday, October 5, 2012

Focus on

BENIMAR BENIJOFAR

Ilonkka’s Dutch treat is so Diferente!

ILONKKA, owner of the new Plaza Diferente, specialises in hot or cold snacks and sandwiches served on typical Dutch bread. The bread, cakes and biscuits are all homemade, and many different homemade soups will be available daily during the winter months. Plaza Diferente is open from 8am until 7pm, seven days a week – and the Dutch community will be delighted to know that many authentic Indonesian Oils and Spices produced by Sama Saya are on sale. Plaza Diferente is taking part in the Benijofar Tapas Wheel Run on 12/13/14 October; you must pop in and try one of their wonderful Dutch delights!

A labour of Love for prints charming IN the seven years Karen and Norman Love have been running The Post Room Benijófar they have transformed it from a simple mail-box rental space into a village-style post office which has become the heart of the community. And that includes its dedicated passport service, dealing directly with the British Embassy in Madrid. Norman is a Consulateapproved photographer for UK & Dutch passports and is also provides photos for NIE, driving licences, visas etc. Each stage of expansion has been driven by customer needs and the latest service is no exception. Found within The Post Room Benijófar, the Print Room Spain offers a wealth of printing services from basic colour printing to: business cards, flyers, leaflets, business information, brochures, menus and specialist printing processes such as car wraps and exhibition or branded merchandise. For further information visit www.printroomspain.com or email info@printroomspain.com To contact The Post Room Benijofar, call 966 712382

Ensure you insure with Jennifer Cunningham! STAFF at Jennifer Cunningham are much more than a voice on the phone. With all the worry and concerns about the banks in Spain, why not pop into our Benijofar office (near the Church) and ask for an insurance quote from one of the world’s largest Insurance Companies, Liberty Seguros (part of Liberty Mutual Group). At the same time, if you discover you have no health cover, we can offer special terms and prices on both Health and Funeral Plans. So come along to the office and discover what excellent policies and prices are available. We are open 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday Tel: 966 724 734

Feel at home with Casas Manuel THE family-run Casas Manuel was started by Linda Rodriguez-Fitz-Henry and Manuel Rodriguez (English/Spanish) 11 years ago. The rest of the team include daughters Sophie and Charlotte Rodriguez Fitz-Henry and son-in-law, Damon Haymes. Casas Manuel offer a range of services to help in the buying and selling of houses - including mortgage advice, arranging NIE numbers, help with arranging the transfer of monies from overseas, free valuation service and translations. The company currently collaborate with a continually growing network of European and Scandinavian professional estate agents in Norway, Sweden, France, Belgium, UK, Russia, Iceland, Holland, Czech Republic, Finland and Germany. Casas Manuel are a much liked and well-respected part of the local community and are sponsors of Benijófar Athletics Club and Los Bandidos Petanca Club.

A Citroen service that’s pure silver BENIJOFAR’S official Citroen dealer will this year celebrate 25 years of continued service to thousands of clients on the Costa Blanca. With an outstanding reputation for the best customer service, the highly-recommended company is always ready to take care of your motoring needs. From an engine service to a professional body and paint job, you can trust us with what we do best! Please come along and join us on Saturday October 20 to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We will be serving champagne, a buffet and the famous "Juanito Barbecue"!

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De Toppers is tops for a Dutch treat NEW

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Bar/Restaurant on January 1 this year - after seven months working in the restaurant. Since then she has worked extremely hard to make it the successful business it is today, providing a quality service enjoyed by locals and holidaymakers alike. Sylvia’s speciality Dish of the Day is her famous Chicken Satay and French Fries, priced at only €6.75. Many other typical Dutch dishes are also available on a daily basis. De Toppers is taking part in the Benijofar Tapas Wheel Run on October 12/13/14, when a small beer and tapas will cost just €1.80.

Let’s Eat at Europe’s best! Voted Best European International Restaurant 2012 in the local culinary awards, Let's Eat is one of the most popular dining spots in the area. The Head Chef has put together a well-balanced menu offering dishes to suit all tastes and can cater for all dietary requirements, as well as large groups and special occasions. The restaurant offers a warm and relaxing atmosphere and the friendly, welcoming staff will ensure you have a memorable dining experience. Let's Eat is open from 6.30pm, and for a fantastic three-course Sunday lunch 1pm to 4.30pm. Throughout December there will be a Festive Fayre menu both at lunchtime and in the evening, as well as the traditional Christmas Day Lunch. Restaurant bookings are advisable to avoid disappointment.

Casas Espania for the best property deals CASAS Espania SL, formed after splitting from another successful company, has a wealth of experience to offer potential clients. Having worked in the Spanish real estate sector for over 50 years. Casas Espania pride themselves in finding and negotiating the best, most cost-effective property deals. A warm welcome and friendly advice is always at hand following the successful opening of a second office in Benimar and a third at La Zenia. Casas Espania’s property services are designed for the discerning client who wants solid advice from knowledgeable, mature people with integrity and a commitment to a professional customer service. The company is growing from strength to strength so don’t hesitate, call today!

Drive a great deal at Rojales Autocentre The Autocentre in Rojales has been successfully run for more than 16 years by owners Marissa and Antonio. A subdealer for Toyota cars, they specialise in sorting out the paperwork for imported cars, helping clients with NIEs, and transferring cars from English to Spanish plates. Marissa, who is fluent in Spanish, German, Dutch and English, is a great asset to the business. The Autocentre also deals in second-hand cars and a full ITV service is available onsite. So for all your car repairs, purchases or advice on the paperwork involved in buying a car in Spain, pay a visit to the Autocentre in Rojales - and receive the best help possible.

Centro Veterinario – simply the pets! CENTRO Veterinario’s team of highly skilled and thoroughly trained veterinary surgeons are devoted to the care of your pet. Based in the Centro Comercial Benimar since 2005, its wide array of services include ample opening hours, 24-hour urgencies service (please call +0034 699 519 165 first), home visit service, individualised follow-up of every pet, and the warmest and most professional attention. Centro Veterinario also offers ultrasound scanning, X-rays, analytical control, surgery, hospital stay, specialised store, hairdressing, animal identification, etc. In addition, we can provide whatever your pet needs, from individualised pet food to complements, flea & tick control items and veterinary medicines. Come and visit us - your pet will be in good hands.

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Pet Care for some real animal magic

IF your pets’ healthcare is concerning you, then you need the attention of Pet Care. The family-run business opened in 2007 and caters for pet lovers’ every need, from hospital treatment to grooming, passports, microchipping and pet insurance. Backed by 23 years of veterinary experience, Pet Care’s service encompasses just about everything a dog or cat could possibly need. There’s a specialised pet shop with the best food, toys, clothes and beds. Plus an English groomer with 35 years’ experience to pamper your pet with normal or show cuts, bath, combing and clipping. Pet Care insurance includes the basic vaccinations and worming, plus a heartworm and leishmania (sun fly disease) annual blood test. There are also discounts for services like hospitalisation, RX, surgeries etc. Rehoming kittens and puppies is another area Pet Care works in, helping some of the local rescue organisations. Pet Care operates a 24-hour service for emergencies on 619 012 356 – with home visits by appointment.

So Bar so good - with a family flavour So Bar relocated on May 26 to the sunny corner overlooking the park in Benimar - perfect for a lazy lunch in the sunshine. A mouth-watering menu awaits you at the stylish new family bar, from all day breakfasts to Thai platters. Food is served from 12 noon to 5pm Monday to Saturday. Entertainment is available every Friday and Saturday evening from 8.30pm with Radio Nova D J Kevin, so come along and try out our Open Mike Night! Sunday entertainment starts at 5pm, where the brilliant vocals of Jonny Fox can be heard. And every other Sunday Katie will be entertaining you. Don’t miss So Bar’s infamous Fancy Dress Halloween Party, with a prize awaiting the best costume. Look out for future events on the So Bar facebook

Colour up your image at Pinks PINKS hair, beauty and tanning studio in Benijofar offers a huge range of hair and beauty treatments from a highly qualified and friendly team. Laura, who won Junior hair stylist for 2011, is an excellent stylist and is fantastic at hair up, hair extensions, gents cuts and much more. Grace is the top colour technician with three years experience of working in Spain. Indiana is Pinks new Junior and is showing great potential, and Sandy is there to sort out all your beauty treatments from facials to gel or acrylic nail sets including nail art and pro-polish. Pinks is also one of the only salons which now offer facial threading by Zara. All colour hair treatments used are organic and the salon now offers Keratin anti-frizz treatments. Pinks can also offer spray tans or they have an upright tanning booth. To make an appointment, please call 965724671

Dr Madsen’s joint attack is a winner IF you suffer from Osteoarthritis in the joints, it’s well worth a visit to Dr Madsen at Benijofar Chiropractic Clinic. Over time, calcification can build around the joints, resulting in restricted movement and pain. But there’s no need to suffer. Treating the affected area with Shockwave therapy helps to disperse the calcification, leading to more movement and less pain. The area is then subjected to laser therapy, which helps to regenerate new cell growth. If you ‘d like to know more about these treatments, please visit the Clinic’s website or alternatively e-mail or phone us.

Friday, October 5, 2012

Icing on the cake is so sweet for Age Concern

MORE than 40 people enjoyed a traditional afternoon tea at the El Mirador in Eagles Nest in aid of Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur. The idea for a regular fundraising event came after the success of the Ascot Ladies’ Day event in June and will become a monthly feature. The cakes are all provided by

local resident Juanita, and the pastries and sandwiches by El Mirador. Justine, owner of El Mirador, plans to hold an afternoon tea on the last Wednesday of every month and if other charities would like to utilise the event as a fundraising activity, they are welcome to contact her on 667 979 173.

A raffle was held, with prizes donated by the bar and other local businesses, and the proceeds donated to Age Concern. Dave and Ann Wade even chose the event to celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary, with their very own table for two complete with heartshaped cakes and biscuits.

MUSIC MAYHEM IS JUSTIN SANE! RESTAURANTE Los Rosales in Guardamar stages a fantastic Music and Mayhem Extravaganza on October 16 that will have you singing, dancing and laughing until you drop. The music at the Lemon Tree Road venue will be a 60s, 70s and 80s mix supplied by Johnny Fox, with Darren Jones belting out favourites from all eras. It will all be topped off with a bit of mayhem from Ronnie Taylor, aka

Justin Sane, as an Elton John you won’t forget in a hurry! The raffle will be in aid of Paul Cunningham Nurses, who provided support to Les Atkinson prior to his recent death from Motor Neurone Disease at the age of 58. The incurable illness cruelly leaves its victims unable to walk or talk and locks them into a body whose muscles won’t respond to nerve stimuli. Famous sufferers include the late David Niven

and Professor Stephen Hawking. Tickets are just €10 for show and meal and doors will open at 7pm. Call 697501992 or email losrosalesshows@gmail.com For more details about Paul Cunningham Nurses work please go to www.paulcunninghamnurses.com or telephone 966790363 Information about Motor Neurone Disease is available on www.mndassociation.org/

Open day raises Cricketers all out to €900 at a stroke help MABS Murcia! SOME €900 was raised at Torrevieja Stroke Support’s first Open day and Fun day on Saturday last. Stroke survivors, their carers and volunteers manned a dozen stalls and tables comprising games, crafts, books, bric-a-brac, face painting and many others. Blood pressure and advice was offered by 3C´s nurses, refreshments and homemade cakes were served by Stroke Support volunteers, and

Peter Hull provided music and song. The occasion enabled Torrevieja Stroke Support launch their new website:

www.torreviejastrokesupport.com which has been enlarged, creatively designed and is more informative and will continue to be developed. The site offers information about TSS and support and advice for stroke sufferers. The group also intend in the future to open a branch for Spanish speaking sufferers of stroke, run by Spanish therapists.

CHAMPS SHOW THEIR GLASS CASAS MANUEL Summer Petanca League champions Amigos Belgas celebrate their success after receiving a large glass vase from sponsors Casa Manuel. The League Cup Final was won last week by Laguna Vista

Diablos, who beat Ampolas in a nailbiting contest at Restaurante El Altos de Dolores in La Mata. The winning team consisted of Ray, Eileen, Aide, Dot, Derek, John R, Victor, Russell and John H.

MABS Cancer Support Group in Murcia has received a €600 boost from La Manga Cricket Club – courtesy of the club’s a n n u a l Twenty/Twenty competition. Two UK and two Spanish teams contested the trophy and, at the end of three days of fiercely competitive cricket, it was the UK Asians who claimed victory, downing La Manga in the final. The first two games on Friday morning matched Andalucia against the UK Asians and Chorleywood against the hosts. Andalucia’s team included the three Barratt brothers and the captain of the Combined Colleges CC. UK Asians, past winners of the competition, again looked a formidable combination on

paper, with players coming from several regions, including Bristol, Derby and London, and they proved way too strong for the Southern Spanish side. A sports dinner for the cricketers at the Hotel Las Lomas was addressed by former England women’s captain Baroness Rachel Heyhoe-Flint OBE DL, a regular visitor to La Manga. The second speaker was former Kent and Northants player John Dye, who now resides in Spain and is chairman of the Spanish League.

Officials of La Manga Cricket Club presented a cheque for €600 to MABS Murcia director Lyn Baines, raised from raffles and sales of kit donated by the ‘Barmy Army’. Next up is the Lady Taverners’ 20/20 Charity Cricket To u r n a m e n t over the weekend of 12-15 October. Full details can be found on the MABS website or by calling Dave Moore on 658 626 341.

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MISSING APRIL, THE PRINCESS OF WHEELS CAREFREE April Jones plays happily on her beloved pink bike — at the spot where she was snatched. The five-year-old — who has cerebral palsy — was still missing last night (Thursday) after being lured into a vehicle near her home in Machynlleth, Mid Wales, on Monday. Distraught mum Coral, 40, broke down as she begged: “Please, please, help find her.” Police released a photo of arrested suspect Mark Bridger, 46, and his Land Rover. Police have been given until 5pm today (Friday) to question Mark Bridger about the disappearance of five-year-old April. April will be in desperate need of medication that she is supposed to take daily for health problems, her godmother said. Worried Mair Raftree revealed that April — still missing following her abduction on Monday evening — suffers from mild cerebral palsy. She also has irritable bowel syndrome and has to endure regular trips to hospital, with doctors constantly changing her pills. Mair, 41, said of April’s cerebral palsy: “She was diagnosed with the condition when she was small. “This is the third day she’s away from home and she’s only little. “She needs medication for her health problems and without it she will be in pain. “She goes to the hospital a lot and her mum Coral tells me that they are always changing her medication. If she doesn’t have her medication, she is in pain.” Mum-of-two Mair added: “Sometimes her legs give way and doctors did say she may need an op. “But as she has got older it seems to be getting better. “I am so scared for her and I desperately want her home.” Witnesses have told how they saw April being lured into a vehicle as she rode her bike in Machynlleth at about 7.30pm on Monday. Police revealed they had carried out at least two interviews with dad of six Bridger, a family friend who is in custody following his arrest on suspicion of abduction.

Merry Grease-mas - just 34 years late

GREASE stars Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta have recorded a Christmas sequel to their hit songs from the film — 34 years later. I Think You Might Like It follows their 1978 duets as Sandy and Danny — You’re The One That I Want and

Summer Lovin’. It will appear on their album This Christmas. Olivia, 64, and John, 58, right in their heyday, will pass profits to their two charities. The CD also features Sir Cliff Richard and Barbra Streisand.

Jets ready to hook Hamza off for US handover TWO chartered jets are already on stand-by to take hate preacher Abu Hamza and four other terror suspects to the US, it was revealed yesterday. The hook-handed cleric, who faces terror charges in America, will be handed over to US officials at a UK airport and escorted across the Atlantic by armed cops. A source said: “The transfer will take place on the tarmac. The operation is being overseen by the US Justice Department. The cost will be picked up by the US.” The plans are set despite Hamza’s lawyers arguing the 54-year-old is unfit to face trial. Alun Jones QC yesterday told the High Court in London that he has depression, inability to concentrate and shortterm memory loss and requires medical tests. The court will give its ruling at a later date.

Pressure on BBC over Savile THE former boss of Radio 1 KNEW of accusations about Jimmy Savile and child sex abuse as long ago as 1973. Worried station controller Douglas Muggeridge asked his press officer Rodney Collins if newspapers were planning to expose their star DJ. Collins said Wednesday: “He had not received a letter or anything official, but

he had picked up a rumour from somewhere that Jimmy Savile was involved with underage girls.” Collins said he reported back that papers were not planning to publish any stories — and the matter was not mentioned again. But he added: “The BBC should now, having first of all said they knew nothing about this, co-operate with the police.

“If anyone working there at the time had some knowledge of this they should put their hands up.” Collins believes Muggeridge, who died in 1985, and the then BBC Radio managing director Ian Trethowan both knew of the rumours but found no evidence. Wednesday night a Beeb spokesman said: “The BBC has conducted searches of

its files and has not found any written record of misconduct or allegations of misconduct by Jimmy Savile during his time at the BBC.” Meanwhile, the corporation was blasted by a woman who told Newsnight investigators she saw pop perv Gary Glitter in Savile’s dressing room as a girl was abused.

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CLARKSON IN INSURANCE FIRMS OFCOM SLAP IN 225m PROBE TOP GEAR host Jeremy Clarkson breached BBC guidelines by comparing a Japanese car to people with growths on their faces. A report by the the BBC Trust’s editorial standards committee (ESC) found he 'strayed into an o ff e n s i v e stereotypical assumption' with the scripted remarks during an episode of the hit motoring show. A member of the public complained about the 'offensive' remarks after Clarkson likened the shape of a Prius campervan to someone with 'a growth on their face' and referred to it as the 'elephant car.'

He also described it as 'not a car that you could talk to at a party unless you were looking at something else.' The ESC said the show’s audience enjoyed the presenters’ 'sometimes contro-

versial and forthright views' but ruled this remark 'played on a stereotypically negative reaction to facial disfigurement.' It said it 'strayed into an

offensive stereotypical assumption' and was 'not editorially justified.' The report stated: “The committee accepted that the remark was exaggerated for comic effect, but believed that some viewers may find this particular remark, taken within the whole context of the exchange, to be a purposeless stereotype. 'The committee concluded that this programme was in breach of the guidelines on harm and offence as the exchanges about facial disfigurement were not editorially justified and did not meet generally accepted standards in the context of their portrayal of a disability.' It upheld the complaint.

Motor insurance firms are to face a full-scale investigation by competition watchdogs over a rip-off racket costing motorists £225million a year and adding £10 to every policy. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) today referred the industry to the Competition Commission after discovering that drivers had little control over the way in which repairs were carried out and replacement vehicles provided. Such practices were ramping up premiums. British drivers paying record premiums averaging more than £1,000 a year are victims of a ‘dysfunctional‘ motor insurance market worth nearly £10billion a year. Costs are being artificially inflated by a ‘merry go round' of controversial ‘referral payments’, excessively expensive repair bills, and unnecessarily high replacement car-hire car charges. MPs have even described some of the practices complained of as bordering on ‘bribery.' The OFT says there is clear evidence of the

industry - worth an estimated £9.4billion in the UK - rigging the market to prevent proper competition to the detriment of UK motorists. It has found evidence of premiums paid by drivers being ramped up outrageously through spiralling referral fees. It added that insurers whose driver customers are to blame for a crash have little control over the way in which repairs are carried out. As a result it has decided to refer the issue upwards for investigation by the Competition Commission which has powers to take enforcement action and levy hefty fines. The OFT said there was ‘no quick fix’ to the problems identified and that further investigation was needed. The commission now has up to two years to report its findings. The OFT had decided provisionally in May to refer the industry to the Competition Commission pending further evidence after concluding: ’On the basis of the evidence collects, the OFT has

reasonable grounds to suspect there are features of the private motor insurance market that prevent, restrict, or distort competition.’ Clive Maxwell, chief executive of the OFT, said: ‘Competition appears not to be working effectively in the private motor insurance market. ‘The insurers of at-fault drivers appear to have little control over the bills they must pay, and this may be leading to higher costs for them and ultimately higher premiums for motorists.’ In May, the OFT said the motor insurance market was ‘dysfunctional’, with signs that insurers of drivers who are ‘at fault’ are being taken advantage of by insurers of drivers who are not at fault and by others involved in providing repairs and courtesy cars. Watchdogs took evidence suggesting that this is inflating the cost of providing replacement vehicles by an average of £560 a time, while the cost of repairs was £155 more.

The driver of this supercar would probably rather be ragging it around a racetrack or attracting admiring glances while cruising down some of London's most glamorous streets. But this fluorescent orange Ferrari won't be going very far at all for the time being - although it still may demand some attention. The £200,000 vehicle, which has a top speed of 208mph and can go from 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds, is being used to highlight a major campaign by police to target uninsured motorists. The 28-year-old owner of the FF model has not yet claimed the car back after it was seized in South Kensington. The car, which has been placed alongside an £18,000 Mercedes belonging to a dis-

qualified driver, has the phrase 'uninsured vehicle seized by police' plastered on its windscreen. The display comes on the 11th day of action in the campaign - dubbed Operation Cubo - which has so far seized a total of nearly 37,000 uninsured vehicles

since it began in October last year. By Thursday, a total of 300 vehicles were seized and 30 arrests made for various offences including driving while disqualified, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of class A drugs.

GOING NOWHERE FAST!

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TOYOTA GOES A TAD BOLDER Toyota has sent its British-built family car to boot camp. The result is a toned-up, better performing model. The new Auris will be unveiled at next month’s Paris Motor Show in a bid to challenge rivals such as the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus. The hatchback has bolder styling and sleeker looks — including a more distinctive grille — to counter criticisms that the current model lacks character. It’s longer and sits lower than its predecessor, is 40kg lighter and 10 per cent ‘stiffer’ to improve performance and economy. There’s more room in the boot, too. Cabin quality has been

upgraded with tactile surfaces, a satin silver finish on

air vents and trim, a leather-trimmed dash, baseballstitched nappa leather on the steering wheel, and a soft-touch instrument panel. All variants — petrol, diesel and petrolelectric hybrid — will be built at Toyota’s factory at Burnaston, Derbys, where £100 million will be invested.

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CODE CRACKER 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. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents C and 5 represents T, when these letters have been entered throughout the puzzle, you should have enough information to start guessing words and discovering other letters.

QUICKIE

DOUBLE CROSS-WORD Solve the Double Cross-Word puzzle using either the standard or cryptic clues, the answers are exactly the same.

CRYTPIC CLUES Across 1 A Republican takes a breather, then stops all together (7) 5 Sam is sort of wrong (5) 8 Bird with a new strong man (5) 9 A cinema remake lacking colour (7) 10 Lizard’s new, clean home (9) 12 Visiting nurse’s secret animal (3) 13 Petrified sacred ruins (6) 14 Waste of darn time (6) 17 Catch some wine tasters (3) 18 Cutting a crass act I arranged (9) 20 A gentle style getting stylish (7) 21 Gone by a staple food (5) 23 Cut corner for the bishop’s headgear (5) 24 Could start with getting slimmer and smarter (7)

Down 1 A sober man in charge is the top story (5) 2 Some Trotskyites go off (3) 3 Evil church about to become free of hypocrisy (7) 4 Plant part of Old Testament (6) 5 A profit once more (5) 6 Person making an income in the country! (9) 7 Isolate city district in riotous duels (7) 11 Flat cocktail meant trap (9) 13 Ray destroyed submarines? No sir (7) 15 Lesson? Half, please, following test (7) 16 Citric mixture for a fault finder (6) 18 Moth-eaten old Bob volunteers with the French (5) 19 Preside over a seat (5) 22 Bad behaviour in the casino (3)

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Complete the crossword grid by using the given words:

2 letter words Be Is Ma So 3 letter words Ace Ale Amp Ant Any Ash Bag Can Cot Dam Eel Emu End

Era Gap Her Ire Ivy Key Lee Nan Not Oak Oat Ova Pat Pep Rib Sea She 4 letter words Aloe Amok

Arms Bale Bare Bars Byte Cane Care Cyst Dens Elan Else Herb Lace Loan Loch Mare Mute Name Nous Onus Pace

Pass Seer Sore Stab Tale Taps Tend They Thus Tops Tots 5 letter words Aches Apart Aspen Batty Beano Ivory Lupin Opera

Pasta Sieve Taint Teens 6 letter words Boreal Caress Carpet Estate Riches Skeans 7 letter words Customs Tartlet 8 letter words Threaten Upstairs

SPANISH-ENGLISH CROSSWORD Improve your Spanish - clues in Spanish, answers in English or vice versa.

Across

Across 1 Dessert topping (7) 5 Stays the same (5) 8 Effusively emotional (7) 9 Border on (5) 10 Overly fat (5) 11 Downpour (7) 12 Cunning (6) 14 Season (6) 17 Amid (7) 19 Demarcation point (5) 22 Meat from pig's head (5) 23 Old German coin (7) 24 Spanish table wine (5) 25 Utter lack of hope (7)

Down 1 Gem carved in relief (5) 2 Dress food with a relish (5) 3 Complaint (7) 4 Give to a charity (6) 5 Large body organ (5) 6 Overabundant supply (7) 7 Refuge (7) 12 Sleeping room (7) 13 Pear-shaped tropical fruit (7) 15 Condition of being sick (7) 16 Lacking intelligence (6) 18 Italian seaport (5) 20 Irrational preoccupation (5) 21 Large wild feline (5)

Last weeks Solution Across: 7 Karate, 8 Yonder, 9 Nine, 10 Elevator, 11 Whisker, 13 Boxer, 15 Eager, 17 Parsley, 20 Indicate, 21 Puck, 22 Marine, 23 Leaves. Down: 1 Vanish, 2 Bare, 3 Jezebel, 4 Types, 5 Infamous, 6 Remote, 12 Specific, 14 Gazelle, 16 Annual, 18 Exceed, 19 Gavel, 21 Peak.

Scribble Pad

1 Loft (5) 1 Apprehends (7) 2 Decay (3) 5 Awry (5) 3 Earnest (7) 8 Colossus (5) 4 Flower’s male reproduc9 Pallid (7) tive organ (6) 10 Small lizard (9) 12 Large African antelope 5 Once more (5) (3) 6 Incomer (9) 13 Frightened (6) 7 Hide away (7) 14 Liquid waste (6) 11 Flat (9) 17 Mesh (3) 13 Bright ray (7) 18 Ironical (9) 20 Stylish (7) 15 Instance (7) 21 Spaghetti, macaroni 16 Reviewer (6) etc (5) 18 Far from fresh (5) 23 Bishop’s pointed head19 Seat (5) dress (5) 24 Not as dirty (7) 22 Act immorally (3) Last weeks Solution Across: 1 Lashes, 4 Titter, 9 Stubble, 10 Trait, 11 India, 12 Rooster, 13 Armed escort, 18 Chapter, 20 Lance, 22 Moist, 23 Special, 24 Namely, 25 Red sky. Down: 1 Lassie, 2 Sound, 3 Embrace, 5 Intro, 6 Traitor, 7 Retort, 8 George cross, 14 Realism, 15 College, 16 Acumen, 17 Really, 19 Total, 21 Nails.

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1 Cangrejos (de mar) (5) 4 Lápiz (6) 9 Enemy (7) 10 Wagon (horse-drawn) (5) 11 Lado (lateral) (4) 12 Mayor (7) 13 Ginebra (3) 14 Turkey (bird) (4) 16 Abbot (4) 18 Because of (3) 20 Fan (air) (7) 21 Water (4) 24 Leader (of group, party) (5) 25 Campesino (7) 26 Corner (inside) (6) 27 Costuras (puntadas) (5)

1 Queso (6) 2 Delante (5) 3 Six (4) 5 To listen to (8) 6 Match (for lighting) (7) 7 Lions (6) 8 Mujer (persona hembra) (5) 13 Government (8) 15 Abandonar (7) 17 To dance (6) 18 Amapola (5) 19 Blankets (6) 22 Attractive (f) (5) 23 Country (nation) (4)

Friday, October 5, 2012 Across 1 What name is often applied to a strong alcoholic drink taken after a weaker one? (6) 5 Which herbaceous plant with upright stems bearing narrow pointed leaves and spikes of blue or purple flowers shares its name with a cloth supposedly impressed with an image of Christ’s face? (8) 9 Which white, waxy, odourless, tasteless solid substance, obtained chiefly from the distillation of petroleum, is used for making candles, sealing preserving jars, waterproofing paper? (8) 10 Which verb meaning ‘divide into two parts’ comes from the Latin for ‘to cut’? (6) 11 Which professional darts player, nicknamed The Power, has won the world championship a record 15 world times? (4,6) 12 By what name is the Shaftesbury Memorial fountain in London’s Piccadilly Circus, one of the first statues to be cast in aluminium, normally known? (4) 13 Which is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily? (8) 16 Measuring around

9,000,000 square kilometres (3,500,000 sq mi) and covering most of Northern Africa, which is the world’s largest hot desert? (6) 17 The name of which feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit comes from the Greek for ‘seasickness’? (6) 19 Which adult male singing voice comes between tenor and bass? (8) 21 What name is given to an outdoor public function to raise funds for a charity or institution, typically involving entertainment and the sale of goods? (4) 22 Fratton Park is the home ground of which English football club? (10) 25 Which city is the capital of Turkey and the country’s second largest city after Istanbul? (6) 26 What name is often used to refer to the ‘unenlightened’ period in Europe between the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth century and the Italian Renaissance in the 14th century? (4,4) 27 What title is often applied to a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest? (8) 28 What name is given to any

SUDOKU

Quiz Word

open plain, park or square, near a town in Persian, Arabic, Turkish, Urdu, Telugu and several Indian languages? (6)

Down 2 What was the surname of the Conservative politician who was prime minister of the UK from 1970 to 1974? (5)

3 Which word can precede: beer, change, fry, hours, print, talk and time? (5) 4 Which word can mean both ‘stop oneself from doing something’ and ‘a repeated line or section in a poem or song, typically at the end of each verse’? (7) 5 Which substance obtained from the pods of a tropical climbing orchid or produced artificially, is used as a flavouring and in the manufacture of cosmetics? (7) 6 What surname connects Coronation Street’s Alf, American actress Julia, motorcycle racer Kenny and Girls Aloud’s Nicola? (7) 7 Which prefabricated steel structure made from a halfcylindrical skin of corrugated steel was used extensively during the Second World War by the military to build army camps and airbases? (6,3) 8 What name is given to the apparatus in which charged atomic and subatomic particles are accelerated by an alternating electric field while following an outward spiral or circular path in a magnetic field? (9) 14 According to Greek mythol-

ogy, what was the name of the hero who led the Greeks against Troy in the Trojan War? He was the son of King Atreus of Mycenae and Queen Aerope, the brother of Menelaus and the husband of Clytemnestra. (9) 15 The Dandy’s cowboy character with a beard so tough that he has to shave with a blowtorch is known as (What) Dan? (9) 18 Which verb meaning ‘show approval by clapping’ comes from the Latin for ‘to clap’? (7) 19 ‘Johnny is a joker’ is the first line of which 1958 British hit single by the Everly Brothers? (4,3) 20 What name is given to the raised platform on which a person stands to make a public speech, play music, or conduct an orchestra? (7) 23 Which large mammal of the giraffe family that lives in the rainforests of northern Zaire (Democratic Republic of Congo), has a dark chestnut coat with stripes on the hindquarters and upper legs? (5) 24 Which is the eighth letter of the Greek alphabet? (5)

SALLY’S SIMPLE SPANISH

Vacaciones - Holiday time

Match these words with their Spanish translations then find them in the wordsearch. (Answers below)

history QUIZ

ANSWERS: 1. Freemasons 2. Moral majority 3. Abyssinia - Ethiopia 4. Harry S. Truman 5. 116 Years 6. Anne Boleyn 7. Brush 8. Louis Bleriot 9. Kellogg's Corn Flakes 10. Spencer Perceval, 1812 11. The Moon 12. The Lobby Of The House Of Commons 13. The First Airship Crossing, North Pole 14. Jan Vermeer

Last Week’s Solutions Code Cracker Last weeks Quiz Wordsolution Across: 1 Roger Bannister, 10 Easel, 11 Life peers, 12 Scratch, 13 Abridge, 14 Magic, 16 Ziggurats, 19 Sans serif, 20 Essen, 22 Isobars, 25 Hospice, 27 Retriever, 28 Adage, 29 Pins and needles. Down: 2 Oestrogen, 3 Éclat, 4 Balthazar, 5 NAFTA, 6 Importune, 7 Tweed, 8 Rashers, 9 Jetsam, 15 Costa Rica, 17 Gift horse, 18 Aestivate, 19 Stirrup, 21 Nieces, 23 Often, 24 Saved, 26 Stand.

la aduana

el avión

la maleta

el barco

la postal

el equipaje

la reserva

el extranjero

la turista

el guía

la vista

el pasajero

los billetes

el tren

primera clase

el viaje

quedarse

el vuelo

sacar fotos

esquiar Empareja estas palabras para animales - Match the Spanish and English animal words You will find the answers at the bottom of the quiz. 1.el aeropuerto, 2.el avión,

19.primera clase, 20.quedarse,

l.the reservation, m.to ski,

3.el barco, 4.el equipaje,

21.sacar fotos.

n.to stay, o.the tourist, p.customs, q.the train, r.abroad,

5.el extranjero, 6.el guía, 7.el pasajero, 8.el tren,

a.to take potos, b.the luggage,

s.the journey, t.the suitcase,

9.el viaje, 10.el vuelo,

c.the guide, d.first class,

u.the flight.

11.esquiar, 12.la aduana,

e.the boat, f.the postcard,

13.la maleta, 14.la postal,

g.the passenger, h.the view,

15.la reserva, 16.la turista,

i.the tickets, j.the airport,

17.la vista, 18.los billetes,

k.the aeroplane,

Soduko

Span - Eng

Quizword

Answers: 1j, 2k, 3e, 4b, 5r, 6c, 7g, 8g, 9s, 10u, 11m, 12p, 13t, 14f, 15l, 16o, 17h, 18i, 19d, 20n, 21a.

1. George V1, Mozart, Al Jolson and Casanova were all members of which organisation? 2. What organization was founded by the Rev. Jerry Falwell? 3. What country did Italy invade in 1935? 4. Who said "never kick a fresh turd on a hot day"? 5. How Long Was The Hundred Years War? 6. Which Queen Had An Extra Finger? 7. In the 18th century what would a pencil be? 8. Who was the first man to fly across the English Channel? 9. What food was invented in a sanatorium in 1890? 10. Who Is The Only British Prime Minister To Have Been Assassinated? 11. Khons was the Egyptian god of what? 12. Where Was The Only British Prime Minister To Be Assassinated Killed? 13. The Italian Umberto Nobile became famous in 1926 for? 14. Who painted - A Girl Asleep - The Letter - The Kitchen Maid?

el aeropuerto

Fill It In

Friday, October 5, 2012

TRELI ON THE TELLY SOB-SMACKED!

with ALEX TRELINSKI DYING siblings; single parents wanting to move away from a grotty council estate; people in jobs that they don’t want to do; and an endless stream of tears. I’m not talking about a social documentary on Channel Four, but last weekend’s X Factor ‘Judge’s Houses’ shows on ITV1. It was top-draw stuff with all the usual clichés about how hard the judges found it to make their choices. And it seemingly made Chinese water torture a better option for some of the contenders. It’s easily the best collection of finalists in the show’s history, but we got the odd duff selection like the totally over the top Rylan Clark. God knows what he’d have done if he hadn’t been put through, as his positive reaction led to hysteria of a level I haven’t witnessed since the death of Princess Diana. It

A labour of blub for the X Factor judges may all be an old formula now, but The X Factor knows how to deliver, and with so many good acts, the live shows are going to be miles better than last year’s damp squibs. I must admit my contact lenses got some useful lubrication with Saturday’s series end of Dr Who on BBC1. We knew it was going to be an emotional farewell for Amy and Rory, and it was brilliantly done in an episode set in New York, which clearly had a lot of money thrown at it. They’ve been two great companions for the old Time Lord, and with the return of the Whispering Angels, it was a creepy and suspenseful series finale. My only criticism is that it really warranted a double episode as everything went along at a breakneck pace, but well done to everybody as we get ready for next year’s 50th anniversary and of course the Christmas Special.

ITV1’s Downton Abbey continues to enchant me as the third series develops on Sundays. Didn’t you just know that poor old Edith would get jilted at the altar in the latest episode? And the award-winning Dame Maggie Smith continues to steal the

show with her wonderfully scripted one-liners. I’m just bemused by why some people want to knock the show at every opportunity. It’s the usual British disease of criticising a wonderful piece of escapism that has become a massive inter-

national success, including screenings on Spain’s Antena 3. There’s only been one problem, and that’s the limited appearances of Brendan Coyle as Bates, because he’s behind bars for allegedly murdering his wife. Memo to creator and writer Julian Fellowes: - Get him released ASAP as the programme’s not the same without him featuring more prominently. Jimmy Savile’s abuse of teenage girls was an open secret in the corridors of the BBC Television Centre, yet the Beeb did nothing about it. I heard some stories myself when I worked there, but a year after his death, it’s ITV1 who have done something about it. Last Wednesday their new documentary series, called appropriately enough, Exposure, focused on Savile’s disgusting behaviour, a lot of which took place

in his Rolls Royce, giving a new meaning to his information films which implored us to “Clunk Click” on every trip. Shame as well on the BBC, who dropped a Newsnight investigation on the subject last year, mainly because it would have shown them in a very poor light. Was I totally wrong over Citizen Khan? The BBC have ordered a second series, and I couldn’t bring myself to watch it again after a woeful first show. Have I missed anything, or would the programme have been recommissioned if it had been an all-white cast? Sky’s golf coverage is superb. They did complete justice to the incredible European comeback to retain the Ryder Cup, after the Americans thought they had it on their mantelpiece. The only downside was the irritating commercial breaks, which were inherited from American TV, and didn’t happen two years ago when Sky hosted the coverage at Celtic Manor. The fantastic Homeland is back this Sunday on Channel Four. What more can I say?

The Courier Friday TV

October 5

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This Week Holiday Weatherview Panorama Countryfile Dead Good Job Rip Off Britain Celebrity MasterChef Celebrity MasterChef HARDtalk BBC News World Business Report BBC News Breakfast Helicopter Heroes Homes Under the Hammer BBC News; Weather Britain's Empty Homes Cash in the Attic BBC News; Weather Bargain Hunt BBC News; Weather Regional News and Weather Doctors Only Fools and Horses Horrible Histories Lockie Leonard Leon Alesha's Street Dance Stars Blue Peter Newsround Pointless BBC News Weather The One Show Cash Britain EastEnders Miranda Strictly Come Dancing BBC News Regional News and Weather John Bishop: The Sunshine

00:20 Today at Conference 00:50 Ian Hislop's Stiff Upper Lip An Emotional History of Britain 01:50 The Culture Show 02:20 Newsday 02:30 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer 03:00 BBC World News 03:30 Asia Business Report 03:45 Sport Today 04:00 BBC World News 04:30 Asia Business Report 04:45 Sport Today 05:00 Schools - How to Write 05:30 Schools - Simon Armitage, Writing Poems" 06:00 Schools - Poets in Person

06:30 Schools: Lilly the Magnificent 06:50 Schools - William Whiskerson: Fishing 07:00 Zigby 07:10 Louie 07:20 Little Robots 07:30 64 Zoo Lane 07:40 Chuggington 07:50 Rastamouse 08:00 Escape from Scorpion Island 08:30 League of Super Evil 08:40 Eliot Kid 08:55 Newsround 09:00 What's New Scooby-Doo? 09:20 Leon 09:25 Mister Maker Comes to Town 09:45 I Can Cook 10:00 The Adventures of Abney & Teal 10:15 Raa Raa the Noisy Lion 10:25 The Large Family 10:40 The Koala Brothers 10:50 Dirtgirlworld 11:00 Chuggington: Badge Quest 11:05 Nuzzle and Scratch: Frock and Roll 11:25 Driver Dan's Story Train 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Animal Park 14:30 To Buy or Not to Buy 15:15 Weakest Link 16:00 Wanted Down Under 16:45 Real Rescues 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 How We Won the War 20:00 Escape to the Country 21:00 Mastermind 21:30 Gardeners' World 22:00 Servants: The True Story of Life Below Stairs 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight

00:35 Poms in Paradise 01:05 Jackpot247 04:00 Tonight 04:25 ITV Nightscreen 05:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Meridian News and Weather 15:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 16:59 Meridian Weather 17:00 May the Best House Win 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Meridian Tonight 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Island Hospital 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Piers Morgan's Life Stories 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Meridian Tonight and Weather 23:35 American Gangster

AMERICAN GANGSTER Biographical crime drama starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Following the death of his mentor, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one distributor of heroin in the US by coming up with a unique new method of importing. But then he attracts the attention of dogged Newark detective Richie Roberts.

00:40 Random Acts 00:45 The Boy Who Can't Forget 01:45 Embarrassing Bodies 02:40 Jimmy and the Whale Whisperer 03:35 Dispatches 04:05 My Brother, the Murderer 04:30 Time Team 05:25 Deal or No Deal 06:20 Countdown 07:05 The Treacle People 07:15 The Hoobs 08:05 Freshly Squeezed 08:35 According to Jim 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:55 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 13:00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:05 River Cottage 13:30 Come Dine with Me 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Cookery Course 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 19:55 4thought.tv 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Channel 4 Presents 21:00 Baggage 22:00 Hotel GB 23:35 Alan Carr: Chatty Man

00:00 True CSI 01:00 SuperCasino 04:55 Nick's Quest 05:20 House Doctor 05:50 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:10 Wildlife SOS 06:35 Wildlife SOS 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 The WotWots 07:20 City of Friends 07:35 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Big School 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 The Hotel Inspector 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Chinese Food in Minutes 13:20 CSI: Miami 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 CSI: NY 16:05 Vinegar Hill 17:55 Chinese Food in Minutes 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Heroes of the Skies 21:00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 22:00 Being Liverpool 23:00 Into the Blue

The Courier Saturday TV

October 6

00:50 The National Lottery Friday Night Draws 00:55 EastEnders 02:50 Weatherview 02:55 The Hairy Bikers' Bakeation 03:55 Question Time 04:55 Rip Off Britain 05:40 On the Road With 06:00 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Nigellissima 13:00 BBC News; Regional News 13:15 Football Focus 14:00 Formula One 15:15 Bargain Hunt 16:15 Escape to the Country 17:00 Final Score 18:10 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 18:30 Total Wipeout 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing 20:45 Merlin 21:30 The National Lottery 22:20 Casualty 23:10 BBC News; Weather 23:30 Match of the Day

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The Review Show Weather Later with Jools Holland Goodbye Solo BBC News The Week in Parliament BBC News Click BBC News On the Road With Close

07:00 Zigby 07:10 Finley the Fire Engine 07:20 Little Robots 07:30 64 Zoo Lane 07:45 Rastamouse 08:00 Roar 08:30 Bear Behaving Badly 08:55 The Scooby-Doo Show 09:20 Dennis and Gnasher 09:30 Trapped Ever After 10:00 12 Again 10:30 Sorry, I've Got No Head 11:00 Ricky's Radical Reinventions 11:25 Splatalot 11:50 Deadly 60 Bites 12:00 Prank Patrol 12:30 Diddy Movies 12:45 MOTD Kickabout 13:05 Animal Park 14:05 Tarzan's Greatest Adventure 15:30 The Lizzie McGuire Movie 17:00 Easy Virtue 18:30 Wartime Farm 19:30 Flog It! 20:30 Dad's Army 21:00 Servants: The True Story of Life Below Stairs 22:00 QI XL 22:45 Arena 23:45 Magical Mystery Tour

02:20 Jackpot247 03:55 Columbo: a Stitch in Crime 05:10 ITV Nightscreen 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 CITV 10:25 ITV News 10:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 11:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 12:20 The X Factor 13:40 ITV News and Weather 13:44 Meridian Weather 13:45 Jurassic Park 16:00 Star Wars Episode I: the Phantom Menace 18:35 Meridian News and Weather 18:45 ITV News and Weather 19:00 New You've Been Framed! 19:30 Fool Britannia 20:00 Take Me Out 21:00 The X Factor 23:20 The Jonathan Ross Show

GREMILNS 2: THE NEW BATCH Comedy horror starring Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates, and featuring Christopher Lee. Billy Peltzer and his fiancĂŠe Kate Beringer have moved to New York after surviving the first nightmarish wave of gremlins. Both now work at a hi-tech skyscraper where, unknown to them, their old friend Gizmo is under the influence of the evil Dr Catheter.

00:40 01:45 01:50 02:15 03:00 03:25 03:45 04:30 05:15 06:10 06:40 06:55 07:05 07:30 07:55 08:50 08:55 09:55 11:00 11:50 12:50 13:20 14:20 14:55 16:55 19:25 19:55 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:35

Rude Tube Random Acts The Simpsons My Name Is Earl Napoleon Dynamite Allen Gregory Charlie's Angels St Elsewhere Deal or No Deal Countdown Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard The Treacle People The Hoobs British F3 International Volleyball Channel 4 Presents The Morning Line Real Stories Justin Bieber: London Live Revenge Suburgatory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Channel 4 Racing Come Dine with Me: Ireland Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Jaws: The Great White Myth Comedy World Cup The Million Pound Drop Live Panic Room

01:10 SuperCasino 04:55 Motorsport Mundial 05:20 House Doctor 05:45 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:10 Wildlife SOS 06:35 Wildlife SOS 07:00 Peppa Pig 07:05 Roary the Racing Car 07:15 Fifi and the Flowertots 07:25 City of Friends 07:35 The Mr Men Show 07:50 Abby's Flying Fairy School 08:00 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:05 Bananas in Pyjamas 08:20 Play! 08:30 Noddy in Toyland 08:45 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 08:55 Little Princess 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:45 Rupert Bear 10:00 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:10 Toby's Travelling Circus 10:25 Roary the Racing Car 10:40 Jelly Jamm 11:00 Power Rangers Samurai 11:35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold 12:10 Looney Tunes 12:20 Looney Tunes 12:30 The Towering Inferno 15:40 55 Days at Peking 18:40 Gremlins 2: the New Batch 20:50 5 News Weekend 20:55 Battle of Britain 23:20 CSI: Miami

JOIN RADIO TORREVIEJA ON OCTOBER 12TH, 13TH & 14TH FOR THE LO CRISPIN FIESTA. Over the 3 days there will be a Medieval Market with childrens rides, animals, various arts and crafts, food, bouncy castles, raffles, dancing, singers and of course live entertainment from Radio Torrevieja.

The Courier Sunday TV

October 7

00:50 The Football League Show 02:05 Weatherview 02:10 BBC News 02:30 The Bottom Line 03:00 BBC News 03:30 Dateline London 04:00 BBC News 04:30 Our World 05:00 BBC News 05:30 Click 06:00 BBC News 06:30 The Bottom Line 07:00 Breakfast 08:35 Match of the Day 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Sunday Morning Live 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:20 Bargain Hunt 14:20 Cash in the Attic 15:05 Formula One 17:05 A Question of Sport 17:40 Points of View 17:55 Songs of Praise 18:30 Planet Earth Live 19:30 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 20:00 Countryfile 21:00 Antiques Roadshow 22:00 Andrew Marr's History of the World 23:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 23:25 Match of the Day 2

00:40 How the Brits Rocked America: Go West

01:40 02:40 04:15 07:00 07:10 07:20 07:30 07:45 08:00 08:30 08:45 09:15 09:15 09:40 10:00 10:30 11:00 12:30 13:30 14:55 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 23:30

Sings the Beatles Daddy and Them Close Zigby Finley the Fire Engine Little Robots 64 Zoo Lane Rastamouse Roar Deadly Art Copycats Paradise Cafe Paradise Cafe Wingin' It 12 Again Junior Bake Off Saturday Kitchen Best Bites The Great British Bake Off Safari The Long Ships Flog It! Rugby League Great Barrier Reef Top Gear Built in Britain Dragons' Den Mock the Week Never Mind the Buzzcocks

00:20 00:39 00:40 02:00 04:00 04:50 06:30 07:00 10:25 10:30 11:25 12:30 13:30 13:39 13:40 14:40 16:55 18:00 19:00 19:30 19:40 19:55 21:00 22:00 23:05 23:19 23:20

ITV News and Weather Meridian Weather Before Sunset The Store Ladette to Lady: Australia ITV Nightscreen ITV Morning News CITV ITV News House Gift There's No Taste Like Home Dickinson's Real Deal ITV News and Weather Meridian Weather Murder, She Wrote The X Factor The Home of Fabulous Cakes Downton Abbey Cornwall with Caroline Quentin Meridian News and Weather ITV News and Weather The Chase The X Factor Downton Abbey ITV News and Weather Meridian Weather The Classic Brit Awards 2012

HOMELAND Return of the award-winning espionage thriller starring Claire Danes and Damian Lewis. Recuperating with her suburban family, ex-CIA officer Carrie Mathison's mental health is beginning to improve - until news reaches her that a former asset has contacted the US embassy in Beirut with troubling information. In Washington DC, Nicholas Brody struggles to keep his many masters happy, and becomes increasingly hemmed in by his lies - while his daughter Dana hides a vital secret.

01:45 Sancharram 03:45 Hollyoaks 05:50 Deal or No Deal 06:45 Countdown 07:10 The Hoobs 07:30 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 07:35 The Hoobs 08:00 Triathlon 08:55 Channel 4 Presents 09:00 Will & Grace 09:30 Will & Grace 09:55 Frasier 10:25 Frasier 11:00 Sunday Brunch 13:35 The Big Bang Theory 14:05 The Big Bang Theory 14:30 The Simpsons 15:05 The Simpsons 15:35 My Best Friend's Wedding 17:35 Deal or No Deal 18:35 Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 20:20 Channel 4 News 20:50 4thought.tv 20:55 The Political Slot 21:00 Kevin McCloud's Man Made Home 22:00 Homeland 23:05 Friday Night Dinner 23:35 Br端no

00:15 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 01:15 SuperCasino 05:00 HouseBusters 05:25 Divine Designs 05:50 Rough Guide to Beaches 06:00 Hana's Helpline 06:10 The Milkshake! Show 06:35 Thomas & Friends 06:45 Roary the Racing Car 07:00 Peppa Pig 07:05 Roary the Racing Car 07:15 Fifi and the Flowertots 07:25 City of Friends 07:40 The Mr Men Show 07:50 Castle Farm 07:55 Abby's Flying Fairy School 08:05 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:15 Bananas in Pyjamas 08:25 Play! 08:35 Noddy in Toyland 08:45 Milkshake! Monkey 08:50 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 09:00 Little Princess 09:10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:40 Rupert Bear 09:55 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:10 Toby's Travelling Circus 10:25 Roary the Racing Car 10:40 Jelly Jamm 11:00 Power Rangers Samurai 11:35 Batman 12:05 Looney Tunes 12:10 Extraordinary Dogs 12:40 Inside Hollywood 12:50 Dallas 13:50 The Cannonball Run 15:45 Hell to Eternity 18:10 MacArthur 20:35 5 News Weekend 20:40 Dumb and Dumber 23:00 Shoot 'Em Up

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October 8

00:45 Later 02:05 02:25 02:30 World 03:30 04:30 05:30 06:00 06:30 06:45 07:00 10:15 11:00 11:58 12:00 12:30 13:13 13:15 14:00 14:30 14:45 15:15 16:05 16:35 16:55 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:15 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 23:00 23:25 23:35

00:00 01:35 03:35 03:45 04:00 04:30 04:45 05:00 05:10 07:00

Halloween H20: 20 Years The Sky at Night Weatherview Andrew Marr's History of the Holby City The Paradise HARDtalk BBC News World Business Report BBC News Breakfast Helicopter Heroes Homes Under the Hammer BBC News; Weather Britain's Empty Homes Cash in the Attic BBC News; Weather Bargain Hunt BBC News; Weather Regional News and Weather Doctors Only Fools and Horses Horrible Histories Lockie Leonard Leon Hacker Time Sam & Mark's Big Wind Up Newsround Pointless BBC News Weather The One Show Fake Britain EastEnders Panorama New Tricks BBC News Regional News and Weather The Town That Never Retired

The Quiet American Formula One Asia Business Report Sport Today BBC World News Asia Business Report Sport Today BBC World News Close Zigby

07:10 Finley the Fire Engine 07:20 Little Robots 07:30 64 Zoo Lane 07:45 Chuggington: Badge Quest 07:50 Rastamouse 08:00 Escape from Scorpion Island 08:30 League of Super Evil 08:40 Eliot Kid 08:55 Newsround 09:00 What's New Scooby-Doo? 09:20 Leon 09:25 Mister Maker Comes to Town 09:45 I Can Cook 10:00 The Adventures of Abney & Teal 10:15 Raa Raa the Noisy Lion 10:25 Wibbly Pig 10:40 The Koala Brothers 10:50 Get Squiggling! 11:05 Waybuloo 11:30 In the Night Garden 12:00 Daily Politics Conference 14:00 Restoration Roadshow 14:30 To Buy or Not to Buy 15:15 Weakest Link 16:00 Wanted Down Under 16:45 Paul Martin's Handmade Revolution 17:30 Breakaway 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 The Many Faces of June Whitfield 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 Nigellissima 22:00 Wonderland 23:00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 23:30 Newsnight

00:50 Premiership Rugby Union 01:35 The Store 03:40 British Superbike Championship Highlights 04:30 Motorsport UK 05:20 ITV Nightscreen 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Meridian News and Weather 15:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 16:59 Meridian Weather 17:00 May the Best House Win 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Meridian Tonight 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Monroe 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Meridian Tonight and Weather 23:35 The Great Train Robbery

STEP BROTHERS Comedy starring Will Ferrell and John C Reilly. When their respective parents get married, step brothers Brennan and Dale are forced to share a room. The problem is that these guys are in their 40s and should have flown the nest long ago.

01:10 Comedy World Cup 02:05 American Football Live 05:45 Grudge Match 05:50 Deal or No Deal 06:45 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 07:05 The Treacle People 07:15 The Hoobs 08:05 Freshly Squeezed 08:35 According to Jim 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 A Place in the Sun 13:00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me 15:05 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Dispatches 21:30 Food Unwrapped 22:00 999: What's Your Emergency? 23:00 8 Out of 10 Cats 23:50 Alan Carr: Chatty Man

00:45 Kill Switch 02:35 SuperCasino 05:00 The FBI Files 05:50 Rough Guide To 06:00 Hana's Helpline 06:10 The Milkshake! Show 06:35 Thomas & Friends 06:45 Roary the Racing Car 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 The WotWots 07:20 City of Friends 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Big School 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:40 Milkshake! Monkey 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 All New Trisha 13:00 Inside Hollywood 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 CSI: Miami 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 CSI: NY 16:15 Wild Hearts 17:55 Chinese Food in Minutes 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Being Liverpool 21:00 Classic Car Rescue 22:00 Step Brothers

The Courier Tuesday TV

October 9

00:35 02:10 02:15 03:15 04:15 05:15 05:30 06:00 06:30 06:45 07:00 10:15 11:00 11:58 12:00 12:30 13:13 13:15 14:00 14:30 14:45 15:15 16:05 16:35 16:55 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:15 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 23:00 23:25 23:35

Girl with a Pearl Earring Weatherview Wartime Farm China on Four Wheels Masters of Money BBC World News HARDtalk BBC News World Business Report BBC News Breakfast Helicopter Heroes Homes Under the Hammer BBC News; Weather Britain's Empty Homes Cash in the Attic BBC News; Weather Bargain Hunt BBC News; Weather Regional News and Weather Doctors Only Fools and Horses Horrible Histories Lockie Leonard Leon Hacker Time Trade Your Way to the USA Newsround Pointless BBC News Weather The One Show EastEnders Holby City The Paradise BBC News Regional News and Weather The Town That Never Retired

07:20 Little Robots 07:30 64 Zoo Lane 07:45 Chuggington: Badge Quest 07:50 Rastamouse 08:00 Escape from Scorpion Island 08:30 League of Super Evil 08:40 Eliot Kid 08:55 Newsround 09:00 What's New Scooby-Doo? 09:20 Leon 09:25 Mister Maker Comes to Town 09:45 I Can Cook 10:00 The Adventures of Abney & Teal 10:15 Raa Raa the Noisy Lion 10:25 Wibbly Pig 10:40 The Koala Brothers 10:50 Get Squiggling! 11:05 Nuzzle and Scratch 11:25 Driver Dan's Story Train 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics Conference 14:00 Restoration Roadshow 14:30 To Buy or Not to Buy 15:15 Weakest Link 16:00 Wanted Down Under 16:45 Paul Martin's Handmade Revolution 17:30 Breakaway 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 The Story of Wales 21:00 The Great British Bake Off 22:00 Ian Hislop's Stiff Upper Lip An Emotional History of Britain 23:00 Later Live - with Jools Holland 23:30 Newsnight

00:35 Grimefighters 01:05 ITV News Headlines 01:05 Jackpot247 04:00 Champions League Weekly 04:25 ITV Nightscreen 05:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Meridian News and Weather 15:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 16:59 Meridian Weather 17:00 May the Best House Win 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Meridian Tonight 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 The Martin Lewis Money Show 21:00 Mamma Mia! 23:10 ITV News and Weather 23:40 Meridian Tonight and Weather 23:45 Take Me Out

FRESH MEAT 00:20 Today at Conference 00:50 Dragons' Den 01:50 Richard Hammond's Crash Course 02:40 ABC World News 03:00 BBC World News 03:30 Asia Business Report 03:45 Sport Today 04:00 BBC World News 04:30 Asia Business Report 04:45 Sport Today 05:00 Schools 07:00 Zigby 07:10 Finley the Fire Engine

The comedy drama about six student housemates returns. It's the start of spring term and Kingsley has reinvented himself, while Josie is turning over a new leaf by making friends with a girl from her course. JP's friend has transferred from Exeter, and is about to deliver earth-shattering news, Oregon looks forward to becoming Jean Shales' intern, and Vod owes everybody money. Elsewhere, Howard has started moonlighting at the local abattoir, and the gang hunts for a suitable replacement for Paul Lamb, who has moved out.

00:55 Random Acts 01:00 Shameless 02:00 The Good Wife 02:40 The Good Wife 03:25 Ask the Dust 05:20 Enough 05:25 Deal or No Deal 06:20 Countdown 07:05 The Treacle People 07:15 The Hoobs 07:40 The Hoobs 08:05 Freshly Squeezed 08:35 According to Jim 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 A Place in the Sun 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 15:05 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Double Your House for Half the Money 22:00 Jewish Mum of the Year 23:00 Fresh Meat 23:55 8 Out of 10 Cats

00:00 Kingdom of Heaven 02:40 SuperCasino 04:55 Great Scientists 05:20 House Doctor 05:45 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:10 Wildlife SOS 06:35 Wildlife SOS 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 The WotWots 07:20 City of Friends 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Big School 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:40 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 All New Trisha 13:00 Looney Tunes 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 CSI: Miami 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 CSI: NY 16:10 Unstable 17:55 Looney Tunes 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Emergency Bikers 21:00 Born to Kill 22:00 Person of Interest 23:00 CSI: NY

The Courier Wednesday TV

October 10

00:35 Wonder Boys 02:20 Weatherview 02:25 Watchdog 03:25 The Town That Never Retired 04:25 Celebrity MasterChef 04:55 Sport Today 05:00 BBC World News 05:30 HARDtalk 06:00 BBC News 06:30 World Business Report 06:45 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Helicopter Heroes 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:58 BBC News; Weather 12:00 Britain's Empty Homes 12:30 Cash in the Attic 13:13 BBC News; Weather 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Only Fools and Horses 16:05 Horrible Histories 16:35 Lockie Leonard 16:55 Leon 17:00 Hacker Time 17:30 Stepping Up 18:00 Newsround 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 19:30 Regional News Programmes 19:55 Party Political Broadcast 20:00 The One Show 21:00 Watchdog 22:00 Who Do You Think You Are? 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News and Weather 23:35 The National Lottery Wednesday Night Draws 23:45 Not Going Out

00:20 Today at Conference 00:50 The Choir: Sing While You Work 01:50 HARDtalk 02:00 Newsday 02:30 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer 03:00 BBC World News 03:30 Asia Business Report 03:45 Sport Today 04:00 BBC World News 04:30 Asia Business Report 04:45 Sport Today 05:00 Schools: Your Paintings

05:30 Schools: Your Paintings 06:00 Schools - Counting with Rodd 07:00 Zigby 07:10 Finley the Fire Engine 07:20 Little Robots 07:30 64 Zoo Lane 07:45 Chuggington 07:50 Rastamouse 08:00 Escape from Scorpion Island 08:30 League of Super Evil 08:40 Eliot Kid 08:55 Newsround 09:00 What's New Scooby-Doo? 09:20 Leon 09:25 Mister Maker Comes to Town 09:45 I Can Cook 10:00 The Adventures of Abney & Teal 10:15 Raa Raa the Noisy Lion 10:25 Wibbly Pig 10:40 The Koala Brothers 10:50 Get Squiggling! 11:05 Waybuloo 11:30 In the Night Garden 12:00 Daily Politics Conference Special 14:00 See Hear 14:30 To Buy or Not to Buy 15:10 Weakest Link 15:55 Wanted Down Under 16:40 Paul Martin's Handmade Revolution 17:25 Breakaway 18:10 Antiques Road Trip 18:55 Party Political Broadcast 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 The Story of Wales 21:00 Great British Food Revival 22:00 Welcome to India 23:00 The Culture Show 23:30 Newsnight

00:45 Grimefighters 02:00 Jackpot247 04:00 Golden Balls 04:50 ITV Nightscreen 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Meridian News and Weather 15:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 16:59 Meridian Weather 17:00 May the Best House Win 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Meridian Tonight 19:25 Party Political Broadcast 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 All Star Mr & Mrs 22:00 DCI Banks 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Meridian Tonight and Weather 23:35 Exposure

DCI BANKS

New series. Part one of two. The detective receives a disturbing phone message from estranged brother Roy and heads to Harrogate to find him. Meanwhile at a murder scene, the team is introduced to new recruit Helen Morton, who quickly alienates her colleagues with her tactless style. The officer then makes matters worse when she finds evidence linking Banks to the victim's body and speculates he could be a suspect.

00:45 Random Acts 00:50 C4 Comedy Presents: Them from That Thing 01:25 Poker 02:20 Channel 4 Presents 02:25 KOTV Boxing Weekly 02:55 Sailing 03:20 International Volleyball 04:10 Bullrun: Cops, Cars and Superstars 04:40 British F3 05:05 Ironman Triathlon 05:35 World Superbikes 06:00 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind 06:10 Triathlon 07:05 The Treacle People 07:15 The Hoobs 08:05 Freshly Squeezed 08:35 According to Jim 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 A Place in the Sun 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 15:05 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 The Food Hospital 22:00 Grand Designs 23:00 Shameless

00:00 CSI: NY 00:55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 01:45 Forensic Files 02:10 SuperCasino 04:55 Great Scientists 05:20 House Doctor 05:45 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:10 Wildlife SOS 06:35 Wildlife SOS 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 The WotWots 07:20 City of Friends 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Big School 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:40 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 All New Trisha 13:00 Looney Tunes 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 CSI: Miami 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 CSI: NY 16:10 Hidden Places 17:55 Looney Tunes 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 21:00 Emergency Bikers 22:00 Dallas 23:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 23:55 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

The Courier Thursday TV

October 11

00:15 01:50 01:55 02:25 Top 03:25 03:55 04:55 05:30 06:00 06:30 06:45 07:00 10:15 11:00 11:58 12:00 12:30 13:13 13:15 14:00 14:30 15:15 16:05 16:35 16:55 17:00 17:30 Of 18:00 18:15 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 23:00 23:25 23:35

Sliding Doors Weatherview See Hear Hilary Devey's Women at the Cash Britain Celebrity MasterChef BBC World News Panorama BBC News World Business Report BBC News Breakfast Helicopter Heroes Homes Under the Hammer BBC News; Weather Britain's Empty Homes Cash in the Attic BBC News; Weather Bargain Hunt BBC News; Weather Regional News and Weather Only Fools and Horses Horrible Histories Lockie Leonard Leon Hacker Time Show Me What You're Made Newsround Pointless BBC News Weather The One Show EastEnders Waterloo Road Hunted BBC News Regional News and Weather Question Time

00:20 Today at Conference 00:50 Storyville: Tabloid - Sex in Chains 02:15 Newsday 02:30 ABC World News 03:00 BBC News Special 04:45 BBC World News 04:55 Schools - Bitesize Science 05:55 Schools - Vikings 06:35 Joey's First Fight 06:50 Schools 07:00 Zigby 07:10 Finley the Fire Engine

07:20 Little Robots 07:30 64 Zoo Lane 07:45 Chuggington: Badge Quest 07:50 Rastamouse 08:00 Escape from Scorpion Island 08:30 League of Super Evil 08:40 Eliot Kid 08:55 Newsround 09:00 What's New Scooby-Doo? 09:20 Leon 09:25 Mister Maker Comes to Town 09:45 I Can Cook 10:00 The Adventures of Abney & Teal 10:15 Raa Raa the Noisy Lion 10:25 Wibbly Pig 10:40 The Koala Brothers 10:50 Get Squiggling! 11:05 Nuzzle and Scratch 11:25 Driver Dan's Story Train 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Restoration Roadshow 14:30 To Buy or Not to Buy 15:15 Weakest Link 16:00 Wanted Down Under 16:45 Paul Martin's Handmade Revolution 17:30 Breakaway 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 The Story of Wales 21:00 Wartime Farm 22:00 The Choir: Sing While You Work 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 Newsnight

00:35 Take Me Out 01:30 ITV News Headlines 04:00 British Touring Car Championship Highlights 05:15 ITV Nightscreen 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Meridian News and Weather 15:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 16:59 Meridian Weather 17:00 May the Best House Win 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Meridian Tonight 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 The Corrie Years 22:00 Homefront 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Meridian Tonight and Weather 23:35 Corfu: A Tale of Two

CORFU: A TALE OF TWO ISLANDS New series. Documentary following the lives of expats and tourists enjoying the attractions of the Greek island. A wedding planner talks about how she first moved to Corfu to work as a holiday rep, and a woman who travelled there in the 1980s celebrates 25 years of marriage to her Greek husband.

00:05 Random Acts 00:10 2 Broke Girls 00:40 New Girl 01:10 Mercury Prize: 2012 Albums of the Year Live 01:40 Ellie Goulding: iTunes Festival 2012 Special 02:10 Spotlight 02:25 Style Studio 03:00 My Brother...Nikhil 05:05 Deal or No Deal 06:00 Countdown 06:45 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 07:10 Channel 4 Presents 07:15 The Hoobs 08:05 Freshly Squeezed 08:35 According to Jim 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 A Place in the Sun 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 15:05 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Location, Location, Location" 22:00 The Plane Crash 23:35 999: What's Your Emergency?

00:55 Born to Kill 01:45 SuperCasino 04:55 Great Scientists 05:20 House Doctor 05:45 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:10 Wildlife SOS 06:35 Wildlife SOS 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 The WotWots 07:20 City of Friends 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Big School 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 All New Trisha 13:00 Looney Tunes 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 CSI: Miami 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 CSI: NY 16:15 Mystery Woman: Oh Baby 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Classic Car Rescue 21:00 Heroes of the Skies 22:00 Making Faces 23:00 Jack the Ripper - The Definitive Story 23:00 True CSI

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PROPERTY FOR RENT Ref. RS69 – Spacious towncentre apartment only a two minute walk from the beach and well known Marina International in Torrevieja centre. 2 large bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, fully furnished, 350 € pcm. 966 923 963 Ref. KBJ3 – Luxury duplex penthouse apartment located near the marina in Guardamar. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, amazing panoramic views, inc.parking and storage. 600 € pcm. 966 923 963 Ref. CBR21 – A rare chance to rent a frontline beach apartment in Torrevieja! Ground floor with large terrace, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, direct and full-on sea views. 500 € pcm. 966 923 963 Ref. CBR20 – Spanish style 4th floor apartment right on the beach! 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lovely balcony to soak up the amazing sea views. 500 € pcm. 966 923 963 Ref. CBR19 – 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment in sought after area beachside Punta Prima, with communal pool and fully furnished, only 400 € pcm. 966 923 963 Ref. CBR18 – Fabulous finca-style villa only metres from Punta Prima beach, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage, private pool, and much more! 900 € pcm (price inc. Gardener and pool maint.) 966 923 963

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Friday, October 5, 2012 Ref. CBR3 – 2 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse located in Algorfa, communal pool, fully furnished, 300 € pcm. 966 923 963 Ref. RS20 – 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment within private enclosed residential in San Luis, large terrace, 375 € pcm. 966 923 963 San Miguel Village. Long term rent. 2 bed 2 bath 1st floor corner apartment. Large lounge, great views, large balcony. c. pool Garage and lift. Excellent condition. Price 350€ P/M Ring 606 709 104 (83) Ref: 49, 2nd floor one bedroom apartment situated conveniently located in the town centre of Torrevieja, with a small sun balcony overlooking the lovely communal pool. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref. CBR16 – Spacious villa in Los Montesinos with lots of outdoor space, 3 bed-

room, 2 bathroom, lots of extras, 500 € pcm. 966 923 963 Ref 33, Ground floor spacious 2 bedroom apartment, located in Torre la Mata. Close to all amenities and beach. 3 month rental €300pcm Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 104, 2 Bedroom apartment in Torrevieja, (near gypsy lane), small balcony, near all amenities and Friday market. €350pcm Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 112, Spacious 3 bedroom detached villa with its private pool is located on the El Raso urbanisation near Guardamar. Convenient for all amenities, shops, supermarket, restaurants and bars. Short term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 155, Luxurious Three Bedroom Villa With Private Pool, in Quesada Close to

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shops and restaurants within a five minute drive, and Guadamar Beach is within a ten minute drive. Short term rental €800PCM. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref 702: Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment, located near los Locos beach, beautifully furnished. Short term rentals from 175€ per week. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 El Chaparel/La Siesta Two bedroom apartment in a quiet gated urbanisation for rent €350 per month plus bills. Reference No 17 Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 709, A lovely 1 bedroom apartment in Aguas Nuevas, within a 5 minute walk of the beach. There is a terrace outside with views to the sea. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 117, A Lovely 3 Bedroomed 1st floor apartment on the outskirts of Torrevieja (Mar Azul). The Apartment is in walking distance of the excellent beaches and a good selection of restaurants, shops and bars. Long and short term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 61, A lovely two bedroomed ground floor apartment, located in the centre of the small Spanish town of Los Montesinos, With a pleasant communal swimming pool adjacent & all amenities in walking dis-

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tance. Long and short term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 63, Two bedroom 1st floor apartment situated in Monino Blanco. The property overlooks a superb communal pool area, in within walking distance of bars, restaurants and shops. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397

PROPERTY FOR SALE Comprehensive cover for house and contents with CASER Seguros - excellent prices for expats; policies available in English or German. Call 966 923 963 for a quote. Lovely Corner property in Novamar V, Gran Alacant. 2 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Being sold fully furnished including appliances, Has secure underground parking and faces large oasis communal pool. Walking distance to beach. 139.000 Euros, Call 627 711 155 and quote Ref No. K10 Ground floor duplex, with splendid views. Quiet location in Gran Alacant. Immaculate condition. Price has just been reduced to 105.000 and includes everything. For viewing call 627 711 155 Ref. No K27 Rare opportunity to purchase on Mediterrania III, Gran Alacant. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Private Parking, F/Furnished, Large communal pools & Tennis courts S/W facing, Dramatically reduced for quick sale to 126.000 euros. Ref No. K58 Call 627 711 155 for immediate viewing Don Pueblo, Gran Alacant. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms,

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large lounge and fully equipped kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, one with balcony, bathroom with double shower. €126,000 Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Gran Alacant immaculate villa, 3 bedroomed, 3 bathroomed property maintained to a very high standard inside and out and the interior furnishings are top quality, offering a feeling of luxury and good taste. The plot size is 400m2 and has been beautifully tiles, and graveled and has established palms and plants. Oil fired central heating throughout, log effect fire place, ceiling fans in all rooms, towel heater rails, glazed in shower units, instant hot water, water purifier, free English TV, phone & internet lines, fitted double hanging wardrobes, safe, glazed in front porch, vanity units and much more. The pool is an 8 X 4 m2 salt water pool, meaning maintenance is much easier plus outside toilet and shower. Sea views to front with Greenland views to the rear. ref K51. €245,000 Tel 680333242 Viva Villa and Vacation Services are pleased to offer property sales for the Torrevieja and Oriheula areas of the Costa Blanca, Spain. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 or Visit : www.villaandvacation.com

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Large Kitchen with Galleria, Secure underground parking, Gas Central Heating, Glazed in Porch, Solarium with stunning views. Viewings absolutely essential. Very large property at reduced price of 190.000 euros. Ref No. K38 Call 627 711 155 Opportunity to purchase at the off plan price of 195.000 euros. Large 4 Bed, 3 Bath Brand new property. Secure underground parking for 2 cars and communal pool. Situated opposite Gran Alacant and over looks projected golf course. Ref No. K52. 627 711 155 2 Bed, 1 Bath Ground floor duplex. Central heating, Grills, Fully furnished, Glazed in Galleria, 2 communal pools, private parking and walking distance to the Gran Alacant commercial centre. Situated in the popular urbanisation of Puerto Marino. Now only 96,500 euros for quick sale Ref No. K46. 627 711 155 Immaculate ground floor Duplex, 2 beds, 2 bath, Private Parking, Situated in Novamar, Gran Alacant. Price includes very tasteful furniture and white goods. Walking distance to all local amenities and beach. Now only 129,750 euros. Ref No K24. 627 711 155 Gran Alacant Detached villa, located in a very sought after location.Situated on a 560m2 S/W facing plot and constructed in 2005. Comprising of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 full baths), Lounge-Diner, fully equipped Kitchen, Porch and Solarium with Alicante & Sea Views. ref.L81. €258,000 neg. Tel. 680333242 Ref 533: Lovely 2 bedroom Townhouse located in the popular area of Punta Prima, the property has a

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Balsares is opposite Gran Alacant where the proposed golf course is now being started so this property will virtually be on the golf course, it is an investment not to be missed. The property is on a small gated urbanisation of 18 houses with private underground parking for 2 cars and direct access to the house, communal pool and toilets/changing rooms etc. The house is brand new and consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lounge with working fire place, large kitchen 12 m2, large galleria/ utility room, bedroom balcony and front tiled terrace. This property also has a converted under build for an extra lounge or bedroom. ref K52 €198,000 Tel 680333242 Ref: 521, €105,000. This comfortable bungalow is located in San Luis with a new roof and solarium tiles. It is close to supermarkets, bars, restaurants and is on the local bus route. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397

Ref: 516, €39,999. Studio apartment in San Luis, close to amenities. Open plan fully equipped kitchen. Good sized lounge, bedroom and out onto balcony which has been glazed to create another room. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 510, €70,000. Bungalow located in San Luis. It is close to the supermarkets, bars and restaurants and is on the local bus route. An Opel Corsa car is included in this sale. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: KP3100, €183,000. Three bedroom, two bathroom detached villa, located in San Luis, on a 450sqm plot, with communal pool. Garage to side of house. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 78, €120,000. Three bedroom Quad in Jardin Del Mar VII. There is off-road parking and small storage shed in the enclosed garden area, communal pool nearby. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 709, €60,000 A lovely 1

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bedroom apartment in Aguas Nuevas, within a 5 minute walk of the beach. There is a terrace outside with views to the sea. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Gran Alacant, Situated in the "Alto" part of Gran Alacant, this 3 bedroomed, 4th floor apartment, offers luxury accommodation, with absolutely stunning sea views, as well as views of Alicante bay and the famous Santa Barbara Castle.The apartment is 89 square meters with open plan kitchen / living room and includes all electrical appliances & furniture also there is a utility room, open terrace, and private parking. The urbanisation also offers many communal pools, tennis courts, restaurants and bars. Ref. K20 €109,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant large detached villa with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge-diner, fully equipped kitchen, large porch, roof top solarium, 400 m2 Plot, with established low maintenance very private gardens with irrigation system, electronic gates, private parking, outside wc, sink & shower, terraces, air con ( h & c ), mosquito nets, grills, alarmed, large spa pool with separate Jacuzzi section. Within easy walking distance to Gran Alacant commercial centre and close to local bus and tram route. Ref K33. €260,000 neg Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant limited edition villa, not very often available on the market. Only a few of this type were ever constructed- Very large 5 bedrooms, 4 bathroom(2 ensuit) property, situated on a large corner plot with a 10 x

5 private pool and private parking. Lounge-diner with working fireplace, fully equipped kitchen with utility room. Large landing area, leading onto solarium, with extra storage external room. Front porch area leading into large well established gardens with irrigation system and fruit trees. Being sold fully furnished. Within walking distance to Gran Alacant commercial centre and 5 minute drive to Carabassi beaches. ref. K11. €270,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant Limited edition bungalow. Only six of this type available in Gran Alacant. Constructed in 2003 and immaculately maintained on a large plot size of 500m2 with a 10 x 5 pool.Comprising of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge-diner leading out onto front porch, independent kitchen including white goods, outside galleria, court yard, large garage with electric door, roof top solarium and private parking. Also built in wardrobes, Toldos blinds, air con H/C, security grills, alarm, security doors, bathrooms heaters, outside toilet, outdoor lighting, irrigation system, attractive and well kept gardens, beautifully tiled inside and out, fire place, English TV, phone line. Being sold with top quality furniture. ref L95. €275,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Situated in the central area of Gran Alacant and within walking distance to all local amenities such as a selection of different cuisine restaurants, bars, pharmacies, banks, popular GA market and Carabassi Beach. Comprises of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a private garage and roof-top solari-

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um. This property is part of a small urbanization which has the use of a large decorative communal pool. Ref. K36 €149,000 Tel 680333242 Ref: 513, €115,000. Two bedroom ground floor apartment, in Aguas Nuevas, close to all amenities including the beach. It has a good size lounge, kitchen and has off road parking facilities. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Gran Alacant, Ground floor south west facing apartment in Puerto Marino close to G.A commercial centre, comprising of 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Lounge-Diner, Independent Kitchen with Galleria, Porch area and large tiled front garden, The property is being sold fully furnished and includes all kitchen appliances, H & C Air con is fitted as well as sky TV. The apartment enjoys the use of 2 large communal pools and has private parking in an enclosed electronically gated car park. Competitively priced for a quick sale. Ref. K40 €91,000 Tel 680333242

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Greenside Gossip IVIE DAVIES takes a weekly look at the golf scene - golfdavies@gmail.com

SEV-SATIONAL! Ballesteros spirit the miracle remedy for Europe’s no-hopers

IT’S no secret that Team Europe was playing this 39th Ryder Cup for one of the greatest golfers of all time. The legendary Seve Ballesteros’s image was emblazoned on the players’ golf bags and their clothing and his spirit were in their hearts. Some of the European players even said they felt Seve was with them throughout the week. This was still one hell of a Ryder Cup. Perfect weather, enormous crowds providing an ideal competitive atmosphere, some incredible play every day, which takes me to my highlights for those who went above and beyond … and too far below. MAN OF THE MATCH: Ian Poulter turns golf into an emotional contact sport, and he’s the only one wearing padding. Undefeated in four matches, the unbelievable Saturday evening finish. This might be the most significant Ryder Cup performance ever.

ALL OURS: Ian Poulter celebrates

Sharpest Dagger: Justin Rose’s 35-foot birdie putt at the 17th on Sunday. After Phil Mickelson almost holed his chip from behind the green, Rose buried the bomb to square the match, which he won on the 18th. It was the only birdie on the 17th all day and the biggest momentum-shifter on an afternoon that turned into a six-hour seesaw ride. Biggest disappointment: Steve Stricker finished 0-4 and struggled to help Tiger Woods in all three of their matches together. Tiger pulled the pair out of trouble in both of their fourball tilts, but when Stricker had half a dozen chances to make a positive difference, he didn’t. Most Unlikely to succeed (but did): Hey, give Martin Kaymer credit. Jose Maria Olazabal tried to hide him in the 11th slot of the Euro singles lineup, where he was lucky to draw Stricker, but Kaymer shot 2 under and clinched the Cup with a six-footer for par at the 18th. The United States lost the Ryder Cup to Europe 14.5 to 13.5 in a fashion so fantastic; golf fans will be talking about the epic 2012 collapse for generations. The US team, captained by Davis Love III, headed into Sunday's singles matches up 10-6 after dominating the competition Friday and Saturday. But everything seemed to change late Saturday evening when, trailing 10-4, Europe won two extremely important points in the final two matches, led by undefeated Poulter and his maniacal focus. Still, the United States habitually dominates singles play, and thus had the Cup firmly within their grasp heading into singles matches. With little else to worry about, the biggest story of the morning was Davis Love III putting Tiger Woods, point-less in three sessions on Friday and Saturday, last in the line-up of 12 matches to close out Sunday. Woods was the anchor for a team that only needed four-and-a-half points in the preceding 11 matches, certain to be a non-factor for the Americans. This was going to be about how young stars like Keegan Bradley, Bubba Watson, Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker are becoming the

TITTER ON THE TEE SAM and Harry are playing one day. On the first hole, Sam hits a wicked slice onto the adjoining fairway. The ball hits another player right between the eyes and he drops to the ground. Sam and Harry rush over to the prostrate man and find him unconscious with the ball lying on the ground between his legs. Sam screams, "Oh my God, what should I do?" Harry replies; "Don't move him. If you leave him there he becomes an immovable obstruction and, according to the rules, you are allowed a drop two club-lengths away."

new faces of American golf. Well, Bradley, Watson, Simpson and Snedeker all lost their matches early on Sunday, making it all the more likely that Woods would, in fact, be needed. It became rather ironic when Woods wasn't actually needed, as Captain Love could not have known his troops would collapse so badly. Love obviously tried to hide Steve Stricker by putting him in the second-to-last match, hoping it would not come down to matches that far into the afternoon. But it did. With Stricker's struggles all weekend and Jim Furyk's up-and-down play, two of Love's most controversial captain's picks were making him look foolish. Furyk missed putts he needed to beat Sergio Garcia, while Stricker all but handed his match to a struggling Martin Kaymer with his inconsistent play. It wasn't just the captain's picks who lost on Sunday. Mickelson played well enough, but was bettered by Rose, who sank three straight birdies to come from behind and steal a point. While Dufner handled his match over Peter Hanson—the match Love told American TV he expected to be the clincher when he planned out the day—the U.S. player behind him, Matt Kuchar, was easily beaten by Lee Westwood. The United States entered the final day needing just fourand-a-half points and managed wins from Dustin Johnson, Zach Johnson, Jason Dufner and that's it. When something like the Miracle at Medinah happens in sport, the immediate reaction is to point fingers and assign blame. Was it Woods? Was it Stricker or Furyk? Was it Davis Love bungling the pairings? Was it Mickelson's inability to close out Rose or Watson's poor start in the first match on Sunday? Was it the last Saturday afternoon losses that started the spiral? Was it resting Bradley and Mickelson on Saturday— they were red-hot after winning 7&6 on Saturday morning— in favour of keeping Stricker and Woods together? Was it the ghost of Seve Ballesteros having a direct hand in the result while watching from above? Team captain Jose Maria Olazabal said: "Seve will always be present with this team. He was a big factor for this event, for the European side, and last night when we were having that meeting, I think the boys understood that believing was the most important thing, and I think they did.’’

HEADLINE HUGHES SAN Javier GS swung into October with a two-ball Texas Scramble at Hacienda Riquelme, won by father and son team Kevin and Simon Hughes with a net 66.5. Second place was decided on countback, Dave Williams and Paul (Popman) Newman taking the honours from Paul Matthews and Ian (Bubba) Smith after both pairs finished on 69.0. Dave Archer and Les Doherty won three of the four Nearest to Pin prizes, the final one going to Kevin Hughes.

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The Murcia Matchplay Golf League looks set for an exciting season following he addition of four new teams. A closely fought opening round at Las Ramblas saw San Javier beat Seirra 33-19, while the SP Crew edged out Marinasol from Cabo Roig 30-24, Club 25 pipped Hacienda 25-21 and La Manga eased home 27-21 against Roco-Juna . Celt Club v La Zenia will take place at a later date.

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IS MANCINI A SPECIAL ONE? TELL IT TO THE MOURINHOS! ROBERTO MANCINI - real McCoy or rogue Mourinho? Or, if you’ve got your teeth in - should the sheik’s shekels ensure success? I believe my questions are valid, whichever way you look at it, because, as we all know... money is the root of all evil. There are obviously no purse strings to worry about at the Etihad. If our Roberto wants someone, he seems able to buy him regardless of price – and pay him the earth.

Let’s have a joke and take an Englishman, Welshman and a Scotsman –three of the current crop of British managers who are currently doing a reasonable job in the Premiership. Step up Alan Pardew, Tony Pulis, and arguably the best as we speak, David Moyes. So, not the $64,000 question - it's the £488million one. What could you do with that sort of cash, lads? With that money would any of you three manage to 'buy' the league title

that Mancini’s men just – and I mean just – nicked so dramatically in May, when they scrambled into the guard’s van as the last train for the coast pulled out? I know, I know... I’m being very hard and mean-spirited to all those poor souls who have supported Manchester City through thick and thin for all those barren years when those awfully-successful and loud, noisy neighbours down the road at Old Trafford were winning everything in sight. At long, long last, the Blues Boys bagged it – even if most of their mercenaries I mean players - were overpaid, over the top and over here. No, I don’t really begrudge the club its success; indeed my own son-inlaw is a die-hard City man, who has successfully converted my daughter to the cause (well, it’s better than the Moonies) plus both my grandsons, who when they cut themselves bleed light blue. Of course, all this is nothing new. In 2004 a Russian oil tycoon named Roman Abramovich was bored and wanted a new toy to play with, so he bought Chelsea. But there was one difference, which at the time, I for one, didn’t appreciate. The new owner appointed one Jose Mourinho as his manager - and he WAS the Special One, the messiah he claimed to be (Brian

Clough and Muhammad Ali come to mind). The Portuguese bought wisely with the millions provided and delivered the goods – well, most of them. But after three highly-successful seasons, Mourinho fell out with the never-toointerested, non-football-man owner and packed his bags. Firstly the Special One went to Italy and Inter Milan, where he won everything and now he’s moved on to manage the great-but-ailing Real Madrid. Here in Iberian paradise, he did the impossible last season and took the Spanish La Liga crown back from Barcelona. So I personally acknowledge Mourinho is special, even though I didn’t when he arrived at Stamford Bridge. But is Signor Mancini made of the same stuff? Remember when he breezed into town nearly three years ago, looking like an Italian gigolo, just off steering a Venetian gondola? He swapped the striped shirt for the light blue and white scarf, instantly endeared himself to the locals and was devastatingly diego charm personified. But, like every Prime Minister, he’s aged by the minute ever since, and become crabbier in public – I s'pose it goes with the job. By all accounts he was quite an influence as a player at Sampdoria where he played over 550 times, often holding impromptu half-time dressing room talks, even though he wasn’t the manager or coach. Mancini holds 36 caps for Italy, and

has managed at Fiorentina, Lazio and the great Inter Milan before being sacked in 2008 because of poor progress in the UEFA league. The Italian didn’t work again until the winter of 2009 when he floated into Manchester, following the departure of the sourfaced/once-a-great-player Mark Hughes, now currently floundering with QPR (and yes, I know Hughesy had a hand in spending some of the spondulicks too, before he was pushed). So, in summary: yes, Mancini did it last year – just - and seems to think he can do it again this time. But can he? Well, to provide some unfair help there's apparently much more mazooma

from where the last lot came from and Roberto says he’s up for spending some more. After all, Christmas is just round the corner – for some. So he should be able to manage it, though Alex, Arsene, another Italian also called Roberto, plus those other lads I mentioned above, and a few more will have a say in it. But is it fair to all those others, you having all that money, Roberto? Because unless you do deliver, amigo, there are going to be a lot of people – me included - who will say you just bought temporary success last time. And there are several very hungry Premiership clubs who will stop at nothing to prevent you doing it again!

Torry banking on the Koeman touch MONTE ZOOM TO TOP

TORREVIEJA are rooted to the seven point mark after an unjust defeat at Denia where they succumbed to an 85th minute goal when Manu Amores gifted the ball away in midfield. Denia took full advantage, sweeping it out to the left wing where Borja lost no time in crossing to Roberto who volleyed into the corner of the net. Torry were marginally the better side but with only one point from the last four games, the alarm bells are sounding loud at the Vicente Garcia. Torry will seek to redeem their already tarnished reputation on Sunday with the debut of 25-year-old Koeman, who signed for the club last week. He has been training with the sqaud since the middle of September and is match fit. Koeman scored nine goals to help Catarroja to the championship last term

and is now reunited with his former colleague, Ernesto. Also likely to play is leftback Javi Rosa, who joined the club on Monday night to replace Josemi, having previous played for La Nucia and 2B side Caravaca. Ernesto played the second half at Denia and despite not being fully fit, soon became lynchpin of a Torry attack that should have won the match. Ernesto himself had a glorious chance to score but scuffed it wide with his weaker right foot. Torry kick-off at 5pm this Sunday against fourth-placed Saguntino, who held league leaders Novelda to a draw last weekend. The game starts at 5pm to ensure all fans are able to be home in good time to watch "El Clasico" on TV. Before that, Torry hope to resume winning ways and reignite their already faltering season. JEFF SCOTT

CD MONTESINOS 4 CALLOSA DEPORTIVA 1

TWO stylish goals from last season´s top scorer Edu helped unbeaten Monte go joint top of the division. A penalty apiece from Victor and Andres completed the scoring in a deserved success. But the game certainly did not start smoothly for the home side, who went behind early on to a well organised and willing Callosa side. But stunning finishes from Edu in the 38th and 45th minute turned the scores around before half time.

Ten minutes into the second half, Chulo ran into the area only to be brought down for a penalty which Victor converted at the second attempt. And eight minutes later, Andres added another from the spot after Victor had been brought down. It is certainly a decent start to the season for CD Montesinos although they still look a few players short if the are to make a full blown challenge at promotion, especially in defence. CD Montesinos are away at Torrevieja CF this week,

day and time to be confirmed . Check our website at www.cdmontesinos.com or contact us via email at t h e f u l l m o n t e 2 0 11 @ h o t mail.com or by telephone on 637869602.

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23 years of Spurs hurt, but it’s all white now PREMIERSHIP performance of the week goes to Tottenham, who put a 23-year losing hoodoo behind them at Old Trafford (Gary Lineker of MOTD fame scored for Spurs last time they won there).They embarrassed the great Manchester United at home, winning 3-2 with goals from Jan Vertongen, the superb Gareth Bale and, finally, new boy and great-buy-fromFulham Clint Dempsey. United’s two came from Nani and Shinji Kawaga. That win puts Tottenham fifth and will take some of the pressure off Andre Villas-Boas. Now Spurs can look forward to a visit to bemused-ofBirmingham, namely Aston Villa, where there's talk of trouble between hot-striker Darren Bent and new nervy boss Paul Lambert. United stay third, and will be pleased that Wayne Rooney’s back. He came on as substitute and looked sharp. Mind you, he’ll need to be at St James Park against exhilarating Newcastle (see below). ‘Ere, I thought that there Steve Bould was sorting out the Arsenal’s defence - like when they was ‘Boring Arsenal’ back in the nineties? Well, from what I saw last Saturday he needs to do some more work on the project. Fernando Torres looks to be getting back to his awesome best by poaching the first goal in fine style. That put table-toppers Chelsea on their way at The Emirates, although Gervinho put the Gunners back level by half time. Our

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Steve would not have been pleased as all the home defence watched Juan Mata’s innocent-looking free kick sail through unchallenged for the second-half winner to keep Chelsea top. Arsenal keep it Capital again this Saturday in the evening game at West Ham (hey, big Andy Carroll's back, Steve - tell the Gunners defence. Chelsea, meanwhile, aim to stay top by beating down-in-the dumps Norwich at The Bridge. Shouldn’t be too difficult bouncing-back Liverpool made it look easy with five goals on Saturday at Carrow Road, helped by a Luis Suarez hat-trick. Didn't he do the same stunt there last year? (Leave out the diving, Luis luv - you don't need it). That win gives big Brendan Rodgers a bit of breathing space and boyo, did he need it... The Toffees stormed up to second place, coming from behind to overhaul newbies Southampton 3-1. Returning-from injury Nikica Jelavic starred with two of the Everton goals, that’s ten from his last 13 games. Fellaini the Fantastic was everywhere, still the main man for Everton this season. A short trip to in-troublebut-unpredictable Wigan on Sunday is next for David Moyes’ men. I’m personally delighted to see players sent straight off for dangerous studs-up challenges, and I applaud those referees who dish it out. Same goes for the divers, some of them should be getting lessons from that nice lad Tom Daley, now he's won an Olympic medal. You listening Ivanovich, Suarez, Nani? There's plenty more. It’s a... erm...foreign trait . It isn't taught on UK coaching courses! Dimitar Berbatov-less Fulham lost at home for the first time this season, but only to the late, late show

that Man City excel in. The winner came from substitute Edin Dzeko after Sergio Aguerro had equalised Fulham’s first-half penalty. You want excitement in a game ? Great goals? Reading and Newcastle had the lot in a pulsating 2 – 2 draw. Swansea v Reading looks a six-pointer down among the lower reaches - my money’s on Reading, they played a blinder against the Magpies. Bottomplaced QPR are suffering, miserable Mark Hughes cursing as they went down 2 -1 on Monday against West Ham. Although West Brom couldn't beat Villa last Sunday, it ended 1 -1 with a late Villa equaliser from Darren Bent. The Baggies will want to keep QPR down in the relegation zone and stay up with the big boys by winning at The Hawthorns. Saddo Hughes has just got the dreaded vote of confidence from the chairman – we all know what that means! In the changeable Championship is the cream rising to the top, as the sediment slowly sinks? Cardiff have bounced back to lead the table with 19 points from lively Leicester on 18, Brighton with 17 and Blackpool, Wolves and Crystal Palace all on 16. What a season this is going to be... Aqui en Espana, Barcelona still lead La Liga with maximum points after six games from Athletic Madrid, Malaga, Seville and Majorca. But Real Madrid have woken up after a dozy start and are now sixth and climbing. In the second division, 2A, our local lads Elche proudly top the table by two points from Villarreal: the Illicitanos are unbeaten in seven games, six wins and a draw.