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No 502

Monday, 13th January, 2014

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NEW YEAR BUT SAME EDUCATION CUTS AND PROMISES!

The government of Valencia announced this week that it will eliminate 75% of portacabin schools in the region “before the end of the current term”.

A statement says that during the current academic year, 329 temporary classrooms will be removed with the construction of five new schools and, before the end of the administrative term they will complete 14 other colleges and institutes that will eliminate another 300 more.

The statement also says that in total there are 24,756 public classrooms in public schools in the region, of which only 1.2% will be housed in temporary units, “according to the commitment of the Council under the Plan to eliminate portable classrooms”.

Although nobody would complain about a commitment to eliminate portacabin classrooms, not least the people of Orihuela, some of whom have spent their entire school lives being taught in inferior build-

ings, but the reduction in these units is seemingly not simply based on replacing purpose built and new facilities with the old.

For the third consecutive year the PP run Valencia Government plans to completely eliminate up to nine classrooms across Orihuela for the 2014 academic year.

The councillor for education in municipality of Orihuela, Rosa Martínez of the PSOE, made the announcement around Christmas time saying that Andrés Manjón school will lose a primary and nursery class, La Aparecida will lose two primary classes, whereas the schools of Antonio Sequeros, Villar Palasí, colegio de Desamparados, La Campaneta and San Bartolomé will lose one each.

This figure must also be added to the thirteen classes already removed in the 2011 academic year, plus the six in this, which collectively has been described as an “attack” against public education by Martínez, which has also seen 36 teachers suffer the loss of employment.

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It is also believed that the reduction in class numbers will have serious repercussions on those wishing to send their children to schools in the municipality, with Martínez predicting that some parents will be forced to look towards private schools in the future.

Although the move is beyond the control of the local government team, a meeting has been set up by the Municipal School Board, to make urgent plans to try to prevent this extra reduction, which they will then attempt to convince the regional body to reduce the persistent hatchet on public education in Orihuela.

As for the announcement that five new schools will open this year, the government say that it will mean some 3,000 students leaving prefabricated classrooms and moving to brick building, “so that by the end of the year we will have eliminated 35% of the existing facilities”, whilst pointing out that CEIP Benadresa in Castellón, San Francisco de Borja in Gandía, IES nº 3 in Denia, CEIP Acequión in Torrevieja and CEIP nº 10 de Torrent “have already been completed”.

Whilst stating that in July 2011, the region had 929 temporary classrooms and in the last two years, “thanks to the construction of these facilities, 329 have been removed”, not forgetting that we must also add in the 28 classes in Orihuela alone have been simply eliminated all together, plus others in different areas of the region, the government are still committed to the removal 300 other prefabricated classrooms “through the construction of 14 new schools throughout the country before the end of the legislature”, four of which are in the Alicante province, 3 in Castellón and the rest in Valencia.

But, whilst the balance of promoting the closure of portacabins is weighed up against the removal of classes altogether, the central government are also tightening the belts of school

Monday, 13th January, 2014 age parents again this year, with the announcement of a huge reduction in subsidy towards textbooks and teaching materials.

The Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport has published in the Official State Gazette the figure for of 18.5 million euro to be distributed between the regions in order to finance textbooks and teaching materials in primary and secondary education. Last year, the figure was 30.7 million euro, meaning a reduction of 40%.

The distribution of credit is the result of the agreement of the Council of Ministers made in November, establishing distribution criteria approved by the Education Conference, which has been published and subsequently come into force this week.

However, in a statement issued on behalf of the department run

by José Ignacio Wert, also responsible for the education reform act LOMCE, which came into force last week, the program aims at establishing cooperation mechanisms between the government and the autonomous communities in order to “work with families” in funding the purchase of books and school supplies for students enrolled in the compulsory levels of education in public schools.

The criterion for distribution amongst the regions is the result of the product of two variables: the rate of poverty risk for each autonomous community in 2011, published by the National Institute of Statistics, and the number of students enrolled in compulsory education in that community.

Valencia is quite near the top of the list of budget allocations and will receive 1.7 million euro, just marginally behind Madrid who will get 1.8 million. Neighbouring Murcia will get just 832,947 euro share, a considerable way behind the Andalucía where 5.5 million euro will be given.

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POOR ALCOHOL SALES DAMAGING THE TAXMAN As year end accounts are being calculated, it looks like a lack of spending on some products has left to a considerable deficit in the money anticipated by the government from increased taxes.

In particular, the increase in tax on alcohol approved in late June has only resulted in an additional 7 million euro contributed until June, far short of the 46 million euro target they had anticipated by the end of the year.

The reason for this shortfall has been put down to consumers stocking up before the tax went up, with a spokesperson for the tax office saying, “The tax on alcohol continues to suffer the impact of hoarding prior to rising rates in July and, despite being November, the first month with revenues derived from the increase, revenues fell by 13.5%”.

Data on alcohol sales first started being compiled in 1995 and sales this year have shown the worst figures ever recorded between July and September, in particular wholesale spirits such as whiskey, gin or vodka only selling 19 million litres, whereas in the second quarter of 2013, prior to the tax increase, there were 31 million litres sold, the highest since 2004.

The tax office also feel that as well as hoarding spirits, consumers may have shipped their tastes more towards beer, reporting that between July and September, over 1 billion litres of beer were

sold, the best figure for the period recorded.

The second blow to the tax collectors has been the new tax on lottery winnings. The treasury hoped to raise 824 million euro be shaving off the jackpot wins of lotto players, but the reality has shown that they have only managed to take 250 million euro up to November.

However, as the latest figures are only available until the end of November there may still be a seasonal bonus for the taxman, with Christmas drinks and El Gordo lottery not being included in the totals so far, if we did all eat, drink, be merry and gamble, we may save the taxman some further embarrassment and, more importantly, prevent whatever the next batch of taxes might reveal.

VALENCIA THIRD FOR CHRISTMAS SPENDING The population of Valencia spent an extra 490 euro this Christmas, while in the whole of Spain this figure averages at 455 euro, 59 euro less than in 2012.

The population of Madrid spent an extra 540 euro and Catalonia an additional 510, both of these areas being the only two to exceed Valencia. In the Basque Country the extra spend was 480 and Navarra and the Balearic Islands shelled out an extra 475 euro.

As we work our way down the line, the Canary Islands were in the cheap seats, spending just 390 euro extra on their celebrations, slightly ahead of Extremadura at 392, Andalusia at 410, Galicia was 428, Aragon 435, Castilla y León 440, Castilla-La Mancha and La Rioja 445 euro, Asturias and Cantabria 455 while Murcia spent an extra 470 euro.

The Federation advised consumers planned purchases and calculated expenses based on the budget whilst comparing value, as well as buying “just enough”.

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MINISTRY TO CLOSE N-332 LA ZENIA ISLAND MINOR ACCESS ROADS

A consultation period has begun whereas upon completion the road traffic department of the central government will permanently close Access and egress of two popular routes off the roundabout on the N-332 at La Zenia.

The consultation document is available for viewing in the Playa Flamenca town hall, on the public notice board, indicating that the action is to take place as the site has seen a total of 44 accidents during a two year period, 11 of which have resulted in injuries, with 16 people being treated.

At a location where The Leader newspaper offices were previously located, we can hold testament to the fact that the roundabout is an accident black spot, but closing these roads will not necessarily reduced the problems where the accidents occur.

On the one side of the round-

about, the road which runs past Fresco and Compured computers to the taxi rank is affected, and on the other side, the sloped road which runs alongside the car park access to a residential building and to the beach underpass, a favourite location of the Guardia Civil spot checks. Both of these roads will be close completely both leading onto and off the roundabout.

As the move is currently in a period of consultation, it is open for opposition from residents and business owners. If you would like to consult and offer your opinions for consideration, this can be done by writing to the ministerial department, in Spanish, and offering your reasons for objection.

For its part, although they have no direct power, the Orihuela local council are proposing not closing the roads completely, but rather making them one direction to allow access off the round-

about, as well as providing a change to traffic flow on the road behind Consum and the construction of a mini roundabout at the crossroads at the far end of Consum where countless drivers persistently ignore the road signs and insist on carrying out illegal moves such as turning left towards the Villamartin direction.

The consultation period is only for a short period however, and will close on the 19th of January.

Your opposition must be received before that time, or it will be considered invalid.

As always, staff within the International residents office will be able to point you in the direction of the document and, although the town hall is powerless and unable to get directly involved, they will assist you in any way they can, as is the case with any other issues relating to such matters.

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ORIHUELA POLITICS REMAIN VOLATILE

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s the dust begins to settle on yet another political explosion in Orihuela, the bipartite government team still maintain their commitment to carry on regardless, and have returned to work after the festive break with both the drive and determination to pursue their aims of governing, but now with the added bonuses of a refreshed, reshuffled team and the apparent obvious support of allies and some adversaries alike.

For the second time in this administration, the Partido Popular of Orihuela failed in raising a censure motion that could have resulted in a vote of no confidence and the overthrowing of the bipartite government team of Orihuela.

Supporters of the Mayor were clearly delighted as the PP failed to raise the censure motion

The PP and Clr groups, with Pedro Mancebo and Juan Ignacio López-Bas, accused of “selling out” by a number of their original supporters, collaborated to form a new allegiance, but seemingly without the PP even mentioning this move to their originally aligned supporter, Bob Houliston of CLARO. Believing this to be far from in the best interests of Orihuela, Houliston stepped up and, after taking legal advice, blocked the motion.

The city clerk, who is a public Notary, provided analysis as to whether the blocking was legal, given that Mancebo and López-Bas had recently been ejected from their own party group. On 6 of the 7 points raised, the Notary confirmed that is was the case, but offered an element of doubt to one point, the method of communication in which the expulsion meeting was called, which was done by email.

As Houliston publicly blocked the censure motion, sitting as President of the council of elders, along with the youngest member of government, Carolina Gracia and the city clerk, the leader of the PP in Orihuela, Pepa Ferrando, who was destined to take the chair as Mayor, said that Houliston had made a “grave and criminal error” and will face the courts. In a statement, the PP in Orihuela described the move as an “absolute coup for democracy”, with Ferrando saying that “We were threatened that this could happen”, whilst emphasising the there has been no “validity” given to the report from the City Clerk, that “Mr Houliston, chairman of the board of elders, has forgotten to read”, and that, in her view, this was “absolutely illegal” and constitutes “crimes of corruption, bribery and two or three more crimes”.

The latest “barometer” of public opinion conducted at the end of 2013 indicates that there is a growing concern within the national population of Spain, a concern that has shot up 5.8 points in December alone, now becoming the second biggest concern according to the Centre for Sociological Research. That growing problem is one of corruption in politics. Now standing way ahead of economic concerns, health and education, political corruption is seen to be damaging to the country.

The obvious question is whether it is for that reason that the situation in Orihuela remains such a hot topic.

We know that in neighbouring Torrevieja, the former PP mayor Pedro Hernández Mateo still walks free, despite being sentenced to prison for fraud, claiming his right to clemency because of his political position.

The secretary-general of the Regional PSOE in Valencia, Ximo Puig, described it as “insane” to consider that that the president of the Generalitat, Alberto Fabra, and the President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, would endorse a censure motion that included “five charged and one convicted” of criminal offences within the Partido Popular group.

In fact, Puig is proposing the repeal of the clemency a law, which actually dates back to 1870, arguing that the law is now grossly out of date and is being misused in these modern times. The PSOE believes that this rule must be reformed to explicitly exclude the possibility of a pardon on a conviction of corruption. A proposal that was not met with welcoming arms, perhaps because the Valencia region alone has more than 250 politicians and civil servants facing crimes whilst in public office.

Indeed, judges across Spain joined in and voiced their opposition to the clemency law, as they say that suspending the entry into prison with firm political convictions as a special offense is wrong, and that, “Given the special consideration of this type of crime, we advocate the elimination of the possibility provided for

in Article 4.4 of the Criminal Code to suspend the enforcement of penalties for clemency requests”.

Although remaining mostly quiet during the campaign to have him and his team removed, the Mayor, Monserrate Guillén, who had previously affirmed his anti-corrupt morals, saying, “I arrived with an empty suitcase and I will leave with an empty suitcase”, immediately after the meeting said, “I have not beaten anybody, who is the winner is the people of Orihuela”.

The fact that praise was levied towards the Mayor himself, with tweets reading, “Congratulations # Orihuela and Oriholanos for keeping Monserrate”, and “I'm happy for Guillen”, there was seemingly less praise towards the PP and Clr move, the closest tweet that could be seen was simply, “to us that no one wins”.

As for the immediate future of Orihuela as a whole, it will be up to the courts to decide if blocking the motion was legally correct or not, but as the deputy of the relatively new Compromís group, Mireia Mollà, expressed her “satisfaction”, she also stated that, “the failure of this censure motion shows the importance of the precedent set at Tavernes de la Valldigna, where the Council of Elders stopped a motion against Compromís Mayor Jordi Juan, because, as has happened in Orihuela, the PP also intended to make a motion with the support of a turncoat councillor, which the law does not allow, as a recent ruling reaffirmed”. A second similar case was also presented to the courts recently which saw an ousted Mayor return to power, as the courts deemed the motion there should never have gone ahead.

Allegations have also been made that suggest Houliston will be returning as councillor for the coast.

However, despite Mancebo´s having already issued press releases that indicated he was back in power, even before the motion had been heard and subsequently rejected, no such plan is in place for Houliston. This does not rule out a return to government of course, but at this stage, there have not been any talks, discussion or decisions made which would see Houliston back.

That said, following the departure of Antonia Moreno from the government, a reshuffle has taken place of the competencies and roles left behind, which has resulted in Councillor for Festivities and Youth, Carolina Gracia, assuming the role of spokesperson for the local government and the Municipal Socialist Group.

Antonio Zapata will be the first deputy mayor and retain Planning, Projects and Institutional Relations.

Rosa Martínez will have Culture added to her current responsibilities of Tourism and Education, as well as holding the role of second deputy mayor. Once newcomer Victor Ruiz takes the role replacing Moreno, he will be given the departments of Human Resources, Internal Affairs and Employment, Communications and Infrastructure.

According to Gracia, this distribution of responsibilities of government “is the most responsive to the needs of citizens”. All other roles, responsibilities and positions will remain unchanged at this time, which includes the Councillor for the coast, Martina Scheurer, who remains in place, as she has done throughout this latest chapter in an ever changing political mine field that mixes corruption, turncoats, legal challenges and ignorance of the people, whilst the government team still try and go about the business of running the municipality, albeit with the obvious complications of most major financial decisions being so far paralysed as the PP with their alliances blocked any move by holding the majority, a position they may soon find is slipping away from their grip.

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ORIHUELA AND COSTA NEWS ROUNDUP The mayor of Orihuela, Monseratte Guillén, along with his team, continues to insist that the regional government in Valencia honour and finish plans which were already begun, including the new school which is likely to be completed by the end of this year, as well as the emergency coordination centre.

Work has also restarted on a number of other projects approved before the New Year. Most noticeably are the three new footbridges which will allow pedestrians safe access over main roads. The La Regia bridge has the supports on one side of the road completed, the other side will be finished shortly. The access problems on one side of the bridge over the motorway near the Zenia Boulevard will also be resolved, with permission now granted by the land owner for the bridge to be constructed, but leading the way is the footbridge in the vicinity of the unfinished school, which has now taken delivery of the bridge parts. These are now being assembled with all three projects still on target for the March completion date.

The 3 Kings Parade on the Orihuela Costa was considered a success once again. Not least for the fact it cost only half the budget of last year´s parade, and included the addition of a third float for the kings.

Although many could argue that the 10,000 euro of public money could have been used in other ways, it shows how an event can still take place whilst acknowledging austerity measures at the same time.

Not without a minor panic at the start when one of the floats wouldn´t start, the event soon got underway as the parade made its way through the eager and excited crowds to the end point of Zenia Boulevard, where hundreds more were awaiting the arrival of the Kings whilst local singer Rebecca Holt entertained. The Councillor for the coast, Martina Scheurer, offered her thanks and praise to everybody who got involved and came to see the parade.

Property Owners could be made to meet the cost of repairs

Rebecca Holt entertaining the throngs at Zenia Boulevard following the 3 Kings Parade

further damage and the owner, as well as a few of the neighbours who are also considered to be the cause of the issue, is being contacted with instructions of remedial action that must be taken. In the event that this action is not carried out, the town hall is able to do the work and could end up charging the owners for the necessary repairs.

The environmental department has created a database of palm trees throughout Orihuela and the coast, detailing the condition of every tree that exists. The reason is that they can no go about maintaining those that are damaged and removing any which may have become or are at risk of infection from the dreaded Red Palm Weevil.

The Councillor for Heritage, Antonio Zapata, has announced plans to hire a company dedicated to ensuring energy efficiency compliance in municipal buildings, accordance with regulations and with the aid of European funding, which he hopes will result in savings of between 200,000 and 300,000 euro per year on electricity bills. The bill for street lighting alone costs the municipality 4.5 million euro, so any savings across the energy provision sector will make a difference to the overall costs to the public purse.

The main access road into and out of Orihuela city at the Bigastro end has been closed to traffic once again. The route with runs under the railway line was closed as part of the high speed train works, but reopened in December. The route has now been closed once more, to enable more work to be carried out, angering business owners who say that they have suffered considerable damage to trade whilst the roadway was closed. Motorists are advised that diversions are in place and signposted.

Administrative steps have been made relating to the closed beach footpath at Cala Capitan, where there is a considered major risk of debris falling from the cliff top above. It has been deemed that the owner of the property above is liable for building a retaining wall to prevent

The dept of sports has announced that the 14th City of Orihuela half marathon, organized in association with the Tragamillas Athletics Club, will take place on the 9th of February, starting at 10:30 from the Avenida de España. The race is open to both Spanish and foreign runners, subject to conditions, with veterans, senior and junior categories for both male and female entrants. More information can be obtained from www.tragamillas.org, where registration can also be carried out.

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A MILESTONE FOR TORREVIEJA’S HABANERAS

One of the major cultural and social events in Torrevieja this year will be the International Contest of Habanera and Polyphony, which will celebrate its 60th edition and in marking the occasion the Organising Committee, chaired by the mayor, Eduardo Dolon, have said that they intend to ensure that the event will be of especial International Tourist Interest.

Indeed in the coming days, with the deadline for registration of choirs taking place on 31 January, the details of many of the acts appearing in the contest, and preparing to commemorate the anniversary, will be made public. It is understood that two of the main attractions will be The Choral Society of San Sebastian as well as the renowned Donostiarra Choir led by José Antonio Sainz Alfaro, who was a member of last year’s jury.

As well as the choral competition the event will also incorporate the V International Contest of Habanera for Soloists which will feature a selection of national and international opera singers, both male and female, the deadline for entries of which is 15 April.

Whilst details have still to be finalized the outlined itinerary for the event will see the Basque choir star in a gala commemorating the sixty editions of the contest on Saturday, July 19, with the solo competition on Sunday 20th. From Monday 21 to Thursday 24, the choral competition will take place and then on Friday 25, the Great Coral International Gala and awards ceremony will be held. The event will end on Saturday 26 July, with the display of local choirs and the closing ceremony.

Prior to the main event the 20th Edition of the Youth Habaneras will take place on the 4th and 5th of April. The Municipal Theater will stage the contest which will feature choristers from many parts of Spain and throughout Europe.

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COUR T ANNULS DESALINATION PLANT CESSATION ORDER

The Constitutional Court has annulled an agreement set out in March 2007 that ordered the paralysation of construction to finish the desalination plant in Torrevieja.

A conflict of jurisdiction raised by the central government against Valencia stopped the works.

The plant was set to be a flagship project, becoming the largest such facility in the whole of Europe, and the second largest in the world, but was fraught with political debate, claims of over budgeting and waste and environmental concerns.

Among other arguments, the Valencian Consell said at the time that the state administration was not competent to build the plant as it was situated on the natural and protected land of the lagunas of Torrevieja, and on the path of a natural flowing waterline.

However, according to the legal basis of the decision, the Consell has no jurisdiction but the

state ensured the potential benefits of desalination to "generate the resources needed to complete the demands of irrigation areas”.

Once the court clarified that the competence of the plant does lie with central government, showing that in the pre-construction phase there were different processes which took place, including the mandatory environmental impact reports which were issued and the guaranteed involvement of the authorities concerned.

If the community does not agree with the assessment of environmental impact made by the state administration, as in this case, the court has indicated that the path of the autonomous government is an administrative appeal.

As reported in the Official State Gazette, the high court resolves the conflict of jurisdiction raised at the time by the central government against the Generalitat Valenciana following this cessation, in a decision of 21 March 2007.

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MAN SAVED BY POLICE AFTER 45 MINUTE AMBULANCE WAIT

SPANISH NAVY CUTS 18 SHIPS IN 6 YEARS

Five members of the National Police have today been credited with saving a man's life after 45 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation whilst waiting for an ambulance.

The incident took place on Monday morning when the mother of the injured man called the emergency services to report that her son had collapse in the hallway of their home and was unconscious.

A police patrol responded immediately and, after checking vital signs, immediately began CPR, suspecting the man had suffered a cardiac arrest.

The officers took turns steadily and continuously in the resuscitation attempts which lasted for about 45 minutes, until an emergency medical team reached them.

The police patrol then escorted the ambulance to hospital to ensure as fast a journey as possible, where the officers were congratulated for their efforts, no doubt also to be praised by the victim and his family as they live through Christmas, despite an extremely worrying response time by the ambulance service who have suffered tremendous cuts to their service throughout the year.

Despite increased budgets and investment in certain weapon developments, the Spanish Ministry of Defence states that their overall budget has depleted by 32% since the start of the financial crisis, with 8.4 billion in the kitty in 2008, dropping to a mere 5.75 billion planned for 2014.

As a result, the Ministry says that it has no choice but to reduce costs, thus resulting in a significant reduction in high profile military elements, like the decommissioning of 18 naval ships in the past 6 years.

One of the most iconic ships to be withdrawn last year was the aircraft carrier Príncipe de Asturias, decommissioned after 25 years of service, considered a somewhat tragic sight when she arrived at the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol for final discharge from service. But as the last Captain of the vessel, Alfredo Rodríguez Fariñas, explained, modernization and maintenance of the 'Prince of Asturias' cost the MoD a hundred million per year.

Part of the strategy is the withdrawal of these costly and purpose built ships, in favour of more modern craft that meets the needs to the Navy´s international mission, such as the activities in the Indian Ocean where the frigate Álvaro de Bazán and maritime action ship Tornado are currently patrolling, and the ship Cantabria, currently in the sea off the Australian coast.

In actual fact, the Navy has lost some 25 ships in recent years, mostly patrol vessels and 4 landing craft, but a number of new ships have joined the fleet. The construction of other vessels is currently on hold, although it i considered only a matter of time before those projects become reality, which will close the gap further.

This entire Navy is facing a restructuring drive, similar to that undertaken in the Army and its commitment to creating more multi-purpose brigades, and also in line with reduced spending on airborne resources.

It is also envisaged that two American ships will arrive at the Rota Naval Station in Cádiz in February, the first two American destroyers, the “USS Ross” and “USS Donald Cook”, which form part of the naval component of the NATO missile defence system. The arrival of two other destroyers in 2015 will also strengthen the strategic relationship between the U.S. Navy and Spanish Navy, an incentive aimed to address the short to medium term optimism despite uncertainty caused by restructuring.

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ALICANTE PLAZA EVACUATED AFTER EXPLODING AMBULANCE RISK

Part of the centre of Alicante was brought to a standstill this week as emergency services enacted the evacuation of the area near to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, as there was a risk of a gas explosion from an ambulance that had been involved in a traffic collision.

Upon attending the scene of the collision, the police and ambulance crew noted a strong smell of gad, so the Local Police cordoned off the area to allow fire fighters to work. This resulted in such attractions as the city ice rink, cafes and shops all being cleared of people.

The ambulance, a basic life support vehicle, is powered by a hybrid engine and the collision caused damage to the fuel system, where a combination of diesel and LPG are used to power the vehicle. The fire fighters carried out a temporary repair which allowed the ambulance to be taken away by a recovery vehicle about an hour after the initial incident, when it was taken back to the base, escorted by the fire service, in case of further risk.

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GUARDIA BARRACKS HATCHET PLANS SHELVED Plans to close up to a quarter of all Guardia Civil barracks across Spain have been indefinitely shelved after fears for public safety were raised following the decision to slash local governments.

The original draft proposal was made in 2011, maintained by the current government, that would see many smaller units close down and merged into larger premises, which would operate a 24 hour shift system. The barracks were to be strategically placed no more than 40 kilometres apart, gibing a radius of around 20 kilometres for the operations of the particular base.

How, following the Local Government Reform Act, countless mayors and politicians have raised their voice of concern, as the administrative numbers are reduced, the risk to the safety of citizens would be greater, in their opinion.

Now, following talks with the Director General of the Guardia Civil, the move has been abandoned, as “now is not the time” to carry out the planned mergers.

The six high powered “Zodiac” type vessels, each capable of carrying up to 18 people, will be based at strategic points along the coastline, namely Ceuta, Algeciras, Málaga, Almería, Cartagena and Alicante.

According to the contract documents for the tender, these six boats complement their existing flotilla and offer “greater autonomy in deployment”, allowing for “quick and effective action against immigration”.

These smaller boats are easily to handle than the larger ships of their fleet, allowing patrols to approach smaller boats and even canoes that are detected off the coast of Spain, as well as taking the passengers on board their vessels to deal with them appropriately.

The tender document requires that the boats must have an overall length of 8.70 meters and by 3.05 meters wide, with each boat capable of carrying up to 18 people. The boats must also have four engines with a displacement of 4,169 cubic centimetres, with interested companies having until the 11th of February to submit their bid, with each boat not costing more than 97.944 euro, with the maximum value of the tender award put at 636.636 euro.

SOME PEDIGREE CHUMS CAN WIN A LOT Operating in front-line and emergency situations, ready to response, react and save lives, the dogs of the Guardia Civil have a strenuous, active life, and their food must be carefully balanced to ensure they are at the peak of performance.

That is the thinking behind the Minister of the Interior, Jorge Fernández Díaz, announcing that the tender for private companies to provide their food has been put to consultation, with 419,716.16 euro on offer to the successful company.

Bidders have until the 27th of January to submit their offer, which must include at least two tests at independent laboratories chosen by the Guardia Civil to ensure the quality of the product, and must offer all of the quality requirements that the corps require.

Once awarded, the 650 dogs in service within the Guardia civil will have their 645 euro budgeted meals to enjoy, or around 1.75 euro per day.

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CRUISING INTO 2014

A total of 7.1 million cruise ship passengers were welcomed to Spain for the first eleven months of 2013, showing a slight decline of 0.74% compared to the same period in 2012, but, at the same time, the number of ships that docked has increased by 2.44%, according to the Port Authority.

The end of year figures looked favourable too with 757,339 passengers in November, an increase of 6.1%, having fallen by 6.4% in October.

Between January and January and November, 3,562 ships docked in the national ports, 85 vessels more than a year ago. In November there were 475 cruises, up 9.1%, with more than 40 vessels receive.

Of the island ports, the most popular places to visit were the Las Palmas, with 661,988 passengers, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with 656,376, although these registered a decline of 13.43% and 10.85% respectively.

Meanwhile, the port of Barcelona showed a fair increase of is 7.14% in the number of cruise passengers, serving 2.48 million in the first

Monday 13th January, 2014 MARKETS - Agres, Callosa d’En Sarria, Cox, Denia, Elche, Formentera, Granja de Rocamora, Ibi, La Nucia, Llocnou de Sant Jeroni, Parcent, Petrer, Penaguila, Monover, Real de Gandia, San Pedro del Pinatar, Santa Pola, Sax, Torremendo, Xeraco.

ORIHUELA COSTA - Playstation Games, Zenia Boulevard.

Tuesday 14th January, 2014 MARKETS - Alicante, (Rastro), Aspe, Altea, Barx, Bellreguard, Benijofar, Campo de Mirra, Castalla, Elda, ORIHUELA, Palma de Gandia, Piles, Rafelcofer, Relleu, San Fulgencio, Sella, Tibi, Villalonga, Xalo(Jalon), Xeresa.

ORIHUELA - Conference – Orihuela, a Tourist Destination.

ORIHUELA COSTA - MALABARISTA (Show Juggler), Zenia Boulevard.

Wednesday 15th January, 2014 MARKETS - Ador, Albatera, Alcoi, Alqueries, Almoines, Banyeres, Barx, Benjema, Beniaries, Benidorm, Benilloba, Benitatxell, Biar, Callosa de Segura, Calpe (Rastro), El Cammpello, Elda, Guardamar del Segura, La Font d’en Carros, La Mata, Muchamiel, Monforte del Cid, Novelda, Orba, Ondara, Petrer, Polop, Potries, Rotova, San Miguel de Salinas, Sella, Teulada.

BARCELONA - Depeche Mode, Sant Jordi.

ORIHUELA - Creative Writing course starts.

eleven months of 2013, whilst the number of vessels also increased by 7.56 % to 797.

In November, as the national average showed a 6.1% increase, Barcelona shot ahead with a staggering 20.4% increase, with 191,303 cruise passengers being handled from 78 ships, fourteen ships more than a year ago.

In 2012, Spanish ports received 7.5 million passengers and 3,725 ships, and of the 58 million tourists who visited Spain, about 4.7 million were cruise passengers with a turnover of about 15 million euro.

The cruise industry generated a turnover of 1.3 billion euro and employed 27,000 people.

Without knowing the data for December, the Spanish ports estimate that the increase in the number of cruise passengers in 2014 could exceed 20%, according to reservations already made, a forecast which could surpass the record of 2011 when eight million cruise passengers landed in Spain.

This year, shipping companies will benefit from a reduction in port charges of 8.5% for passenger terminals and 5% for the ship and the passengers, according to the State Budget for 2014.

ORIHUELA COSTA - Caricature drawing, Zenia Boulevard.

Thursday 16th January, 2014 MARKETS - Agost, Agres, Albatera, Alguena, Alicante, Aspe, Benidoleig, Campoamor near Cabo Roig medical centre, Cocentaina, Hondon de los Frailes, Llocnou de Sant Jeroni, Pego, Rafelcofer, Rojales, Tavernes de Valldigna, Villajoyosa, Xabia (Javia), Xixona (Jijona).

ORIHUELA - 20:15 - Short films by local artists, DE LA SOMBRA y DEL VIENTO, Auditorio de la Lonja.

ORIHUELA COSTA - Peari (Saxophonist), Zenia Boulevard.

SAN FULGENCIO - Local fiestas for 2 days.

Friday 17th January, 2014 MARKETS - Albatera, Almoines, Banyeres, Benejuzar, Beniarres, Benidoleig, Crevillente, Daimus, Denia (Rastro), El Verger, Finestrat, Gata de Gorgos, Granja de Rocamora, L’ Alfas del Pi, Monforte del Cid, Monstesinos, Moraira, Muro de Alcoi, Oliva, Onil, Petrer, Pilar de la Horadada, Rafol d’ Almunia, Sella, Tibi, TORREVIEJA, Villalonga.

BARCELONA - EXPOHOGAR SPRING International Trade Show of Gift and Home Articles (Until 20th Jan).

GUARDAMAR - Poetry recital, municipal library.

MADRID - Depeche Mode, Palacio De Deportes

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COSTA BLANCA TOURISM GROWING THANKS TO BENIDORM

Largely thanks to the influx of tourists visit- The biggest share of holidaymakers comes from the ing the popular holiday hotspot Benidorm, domestic market, with 60.4% of those who stayed the Costa Blanca recorded and average of in hotels being Spanish, whereas the UK dominated 75.2% occupancy for 2013, 3 points above second place with 21.3%.

Other key areas of interest last year were L'Alfas the same average figure of 2012.

Provisional figures released by the hoteliers associ- del Pi, where the average occupancy was 39.5%, ation Hosbec show that even if Benidorm is exclud- and in Calpe, where 31.4% was recorded. ed from the figures, the average still grew by 2.5% Meanwhile, in the area to the south of Alicante over 2012 figures, with an average of 56.1% occu- maintained an average of 25.5%. pancy.

As the year came to an end, the second half of December has resulted in the best average occupancy of the last six years with an average Each week in The Leader and Exite Radio will 60.8%, 5.4 points higher than last bring you a list of the best cultural, historic and year. major events from around the area, our handIn terms of the choice of hotels, the picked selection of things of interest whilst you favourite is within the 3-star rated enjoy locally. Send your contributions to: hotels, where 43% chose to stay, office@theleader.info with around a third, 33.1%, choos- Make sure your radio is tuned in to 89.2fm on the ing to stay in 4-star accommodation Orihuela Costa, 93.1fm on the Costa Blanca, or on and 25.8% choosing 2-star. line at www.exiteradio.com.

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ORIHUELA - 20:15 – Musical, “The Funamviolistas”, voted 2013 Best Musical in Madrid, Teatro Circo.

ORIHUELA COSTA - GLOBOFLEXIA (Balloon modelling), Zenia Boulevard.

PEDREGUER - San Antonio, Local fiestas.

SAN FULGENCIO - Local fiestas 2nd day.

TORREVIEJA - 20:00 - “ITALIAN OPERA FANTASY”, Trio Nova-Vernizzi-Costa, Palacio de la Música. Painting and sculpture exhibition by Magette Mbods, Sala de Exposiciones "Virgen del Carmen".

Saturday 18th January, 2014 MARKETS - Alcoi, Alicante, Almoradi, Alqueria, Banyeres, Bellreguard, Benifairo, Benissa, Callosa d’En Sarria, Calpe, Castalla, Castell de Castells, Catral, Elche, Elda , La Font d’En Carros, La Romana, Gaianes, Hondon de las Nieves, Novelda, Ondara, Pedreguer, San Vicente del Raspeig, Salinas, Relleu, Santa Pola, Xalo (Jalón) Rastro.

BARCELONA - EXPOHOGAR SPRING International Trade Show of Gift and Home Articles (Until 20th Jan).

MADRID - Depeche Mode, Palacio De Deportes Comunidad De Madrid.

ORIHUELA COSTA - Tributo A Mecano, Spanish tribute band, Zenia Boulevard. 19:30 Samaritans in Spain Fundraising Dinner, La Finca de Eduardo’s.

TORREVIEJA - 20:30 - Classic Quartet Concert With Piano, Cuarteto Giordano, Palacio de la Música. 20:30 – Befefit concert for AECC, Teatro Municipal.

Sunday 19th January, 2014 MARKETS - Benidorm, Elche, La Nucia, Campoverde, Camp de Guardamar, Algorfa, La Marina, Zoco, Almoradí street market, Lemon Tree Road, Mil Palmeras.

ALMUDAINA - Fiesta de San Canuto, local fiestas.

BARCELONA - EXPOHOGAR SPRING International Trade Show of Gift and Home Articles (Until 20th Jan).

GUARDAMAR - 18:00 – Jugando Al Mus – La Vidente – El Infiel, comedy, Casa de Cultura.

ORIHUELA - Guided tour of the mill at La Aparecida.

ORIHUELA COSTA - Ivo Stankov (Show juggler), Zenia Boulevard.

TORREVIEJA - 19:30 Jazz In Winter, Gustav Lundgren Trio Plays Django Reinhardt, Palacio de la Música.

Weekend Football 18-19 January Saturday 18 Jan La Liga - 6pm Elche v Rayo Vallecano. KO TBA – Segunda B - Llorca v Cartagena, Tercera – FC Torrevieja v CD Llosa, Preferente – UD Horadada v CF Almoradi, CD Thader v Callosa Deportivo, CD Cox v Villajoyosa, El Campello v Santa Pola.

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‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ By Bar rie Mahoney Barrie Mahoney was a head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands to launch and edit a new English language newspaper. He enjoys life in the sun as a columnist and author, and continues to write a series of popular novels, books for expats, as well as designing mobile apps and websites to promote the Canary Islands.

A NICE CUP OF TEA As all true Brits know, it is impossible to get a decent cup of tea abroad. Many have tried over the years, and failed miserably. Tea is the true Brit’s favourite beverage, closely followed by a large gin and tonic, and is one of the reasons that expat life fails miserably for some people.

No one but a true Brit really understands all the fuss over a “Nice Cup of Tea”: It is the stuff that unites as well as steadies the nerves of the nation and, according, to Winston Churchill, wins wars against all the odds. When fate decides to deal one of its more cruel blows, the true Brit rushes for the teapot, sits down and reflects over a “Nice Cup of Tea”. Indeed, it is often said that tea is the stuff that runs through the veins of the true Brit.

Wise Brits on holiday always travel with a kettle, albeit of the small suitcase variety. Many even travel with their own packets of tea, because they are convinced that the stuff for sale in continental supermarkets isn't the real thing, but a rather nasty ‘look a like’ variety designed to appease the discerning British holidaymaker. Asking for a cup of tea in most bars or hotels, usually guarantees a shrug followed by the arrival of a nasty stainless steel teapot filled with luke warm water, together with a fusty teabag containing mouse droppings.

Sadly, even one’s own kettle and a supply of tea, albeit as teabags, produces a really nasty cup of tea in the hotel bedroom. This really is the

stuff to make the discerning British tea drinker pack up and go home, determined to holiday in Brighton the following year.

So, what about the British expat?

How do they survive? Well, not very well, by all accounts. I firmly believe that this is the reason why so many expats wear a scowl rather than a smile in the sunshine. Of course, if asked, they blame the European Union for not being able to get a “Nice Cup of Tea”, but then again, they blame the EU for most things anyway. Until recently, some of our friends always asked us to bring packets of Yorkshire Tea back for them whenever we visited the UK. Despite considerable efforts over several years, including the installation of an expensive water filtration and water softening system, they could cope no longer and finally fled back to the UK, teapot in hand, to resume their lives and to delight once again in enjoying “A Nice Cup of Tea”.

Of course, the real problem is the water. Foreign water just isn't like the ‘real’ water from Britain. After all, it has been pumped with chemicals, often desalinated and usually unfit to drink, isn't it? Sadly, most expats are blind to all the impurities in the water that they drink in the UK, and remain obstinate to the facts that water standards in mainland Europe are often much higher than in the UK. How about bottled water? That is the same stuff poured into bottles and sold at a ridiculously high price, isn't it? Most expats take the view that whilst expensive bottled French water with a posh name maybe all right to swill your dentures in at night, it is certainly not the stuff to pour over a precious teabag.

The true expat quickly accepts the fact that “A Nice Cup of Tea” is impossible to find once one passes the White Cliffs of Dover. It is best to accept ones fate and realise that a lifetime of drinking decent coffee

in continental bars and restaurants looms, and is far preferable to drinking an overpriced soup bowl of the foul stuff served in most of the new chains of coffee bars that seem to have sprung up overnight across the UK. All expats develop their own coping strategies. Personally, I still get pangs for a “Nice Cup of Tea” at around 4.00pm each afternoon. I have partly resolved the issue by now only drinking green tea, with no milk or sugar, which I agree is an acquired taste. I prefer to use a china teapot, cup and saucer, never a mug, and if served with a nice fresh scone and jam, so much the better. Being an expat in all this sunshine really isn't easy, but I am getting used to it.

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘Escape to the Sun’ (ISBN: 9780957544444). Available as paperback, Kindle and iBooks. iPhone/iPad and Android Apps: ExpatInfo, CanaryIsle and CanaryGay now available. © Barrie Mahoney

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SERIOUS SPEEDING STATISTICS FAIL TO SLOW DOWN Although 2013 saw a decline in road deaths, one fatality on the roads is too many, and so action is still being taken to try to reduce this figure.

Whilst cars seemingly get more and more powerful, the “need for speed” seemingly increases as more and more drivers choose to ignore the literal warning signs, but more and more find themselves facing the long arm of the law.

The Spanish traffic department, the DGT, has already announced more investment in speed detecting equipment, based on the huge success that the Pegasus airborne speed traps have achieved, but even in these times of financial crises, with equipment so advanced it can pinpoint our infractions from far out of sight, 57,897 drivers in the Valencia region alone lost points from their licences in 2013.

However, it is worth realising that we are talking about offences that have resulted in the loss of points only in this data, those classed as “serious” speeding offences. These are offences when the speed has been exceeded by more than 30 kilometres per hour on road in question, such as travelling

at 120 kmph on a road where the limit is 90.

Offences considered less serious are likely to be considerably higher, but what is also significant is that the number of drivers caught who were classed as being “serious” offenders has hardly dropped from the previous year. In fact, there were just 500 fewer cases in 2013 than the year before.

Mario Arnaldo, president of Automovilistas Europeos Asociados, says that this figure only represents approximately 20% of all speeding tickets, the most common illegal action taken by drivers, with such violations facing a fine of 300 euro.

Completed data will not be available for some significant time but, according to Arnaldo, for 2010, the last year for which comprehensive data is available, the total figure exceeded 300,000. Thus, Arnaldo argues, the fines and sanctions “have no preventive effect”, and that many drivers consider the fines to be nothing more than a toll which is assumed once you are on the road.

The fact remains that last year, 57,897 drivers in the region lost points for these offences on interurban roads equated to some 5,000 offenders per month, nearly 160 drivers every single day.

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NEW LONDON CAB TO BE BUILT IN SPAIN

Japanese carmaker Nissan has unveiled its new version of the iconic black cab in London.

However, although traditionalists may disapprove of changing the look of the distinctive vehicle, Spain is celebrating the news, as the vehicle will be built in the Nissan factory in the Catalan city of Barcelona.

Based on their NV200 van, already built in Barcelona, it has a 1.6 litre diesel engine and automatic transmission, as well as a closed turning circle to navigate the city streets and LED lighting to illuminate the “Taxi” sign.

Darryl Scriven, spokesperson for the design team, said, “The main challenges were in making sure that customers easily recognized it as a taxi”, continuing, “The mayor's office and taxi drivers had a lot of interest in ensuring that we maintain the Hackney character”.

A spokesperson for Nissan said that although the vehicle will be built in Barcelona, there will be components added to the taxis in a factory in Britain.

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AN INNOVATIVE NEW WAY TO HIRE A CAR WITH CAR XCHANGE CarXchange is a company that focuses on providing a travel customer service via the internet by means of connecting like minded people. In today’s economic times, CarXchange assists people with their travel arrangements by providing a car exchange service between our members. This agreement enables the journey to be, economically, more attractive, quick and easy and help to reduce carbon emissions to our green planet.

The function of the service is to establish when and to where our members are travelling and to provide them with a vehicle from an existing member in their desired location. The exchange of the vehicle will be an agreement between both members. CarXchange enables a good and open medium for members to communicate effectively and efficiently. This will enable them to exchange their vehicles through utilizing this service in a safe and law-abiding manner.

By using this service the members can detail when they arrive at their desired airport or train station, and the service will establish another member departing at the same time from this location. Through the service the members are able to make an agreement enabling them to pick up each other’s vehicles and get on with their journeys quickly and efficiently. Even if the members do not wish to register their vehicle with us, they can still take up the advantage of picking up another member’s vehicle upon their arrival at their destination.

What does it cost our members?

CarXchange is a cost effective company and focuses on keeping the members costs as low as possible.

• Members can secure loaned vehicles for a flat rate of 20 Euros per day.

• This 20 Euros per day can be reduced to only 5 Euros Euros per day provided the member loans out his or her own vehicle at the same time during the travel duration.

• Members are compensated if another member utilizes their vehicle through this service whether they are travelling or not.

• Members actually make money while on business or holiday through using this service.

• No long term car park fees.

• Very low charge for using the service.

• Minimal waiting time; you can pick up your vehicle on arrival in the short term car park.

• No hidden cost, for example fuel charges.

Here at CarXchange our focus is to keep things simple and cheap for our members. That is why the more people who contribute the cheaper their journey is. The following rates are a good representation of the CarXchange service: • Membership and registration is free.

• No long term car parking fees prior to, or during, your journey.

• Any vehicle chosen by the members will be made available at a flat rate of 20 Euros Euros per day.

• If the travelling member wishes to exchange his or her vehicle (which is selected on the website by another existing member during the same travel duration), then this member will be paid 15 Euros Euros per day everyday their vehicle is being used.

• Even if the members do not wish to travel, they may still assign their vehicle for a particular timeframe on our website, provided they drop off and collect it at the specified collection point and time, for which they will be paid 15 Euros Euros per day for the vehicle when used by another member.

• The receiving member of a vehicle will be subject to a maximum of 1-4hrs short term car parking fee.

If the members during the course of their travel choose to fully utilize our service they could potentially obtain a vehicle for only 5 Euros Euros per day. Now that really is low prices!

See our ad on page 5, or visit our website at www.carxchange.eu or you can contact us by email at info@carxchange.eu

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FRANCISCO LIDON RETURNS TO THE RESTAURANT WORLD dishes.

Francisco Lidon, a well-known entrepeneur of Ciudad Quesada, is returning to the world of catering and hospitality but this time in Ciudad Quesada.

Lidon is a young Spaniard originally from Elche and professionally trained in London. Francisco decided to return to Spain after living in England for more than 6 years and working for the private bank American Express, His experience is extensive and always focused on the world of real estate and the restaurant business. Today we are pleased to have him here for an interview: What has motivated you to go back into the restaurant business?

Honestly I put it down to my clients, when I used to see them in my former restaurant they always used to make me smile. They were pleased to see me and and even used to being me gifts! For me, the restaurant Estela Sorrento will also be a platform for helping charities, being able to organise fundraising events each month and being able to do my bit to make things better. In 2014, I have the intention to invite about 50 needy people for a meal on Christmas Day, to make their festive season a little more bearable.

When do you plan to open?

Well, we are working hard in order to be open the first week of February; we are preparing the new menú, daily selections and new staff.

What sort of restaurant would you like to have?

Estela Sorrento will be a restaurant with Italian and other European cuisine. I want to do something special to be affordable but also with care and quality. I don’t want a select restaurant with high prices. I want people to come along to the restaurant and feel at home. A comfortable place with a family atmosphere and quality food. You know, it is odd, but my critics are my British neighbours they are my friends and I love them like my own family and they know better than anyone what is best for my customers.

Why Ciudad Quesada?

My house is here, my friends, it is my neighbourhood. I prefer to start a business and give work to local people before doing it in another area. I try to be loyal to my own. The restaurant Estela Sorrento can be found at the start of the main road through Ciudad Quesada, before the arches, it is very well situated.

What is new about the restaurant?

I am not bringing in anything new, simply put I will do things with a lot of enthusiasm; I do not intend to re-discover America.

For me the most important thing in a restaurant is the balance between the meal, service and price, but above all that the customer feels comfortable and comes to enjoy our food and the ambience. I want people to feel as though they are in their own home in Estela Sorrento but without having to cook and wash the

Why is it so important for you to help foreigners?

I never forget that I was an ex-pat when I was living in England. When a person leaves their own country, they are removed from their family and friends and can feel very alone.

I was very lucky to get to know English people who helped me feel wanted, protected and made my stay there easy. The majority of foreigners in Ciudad Quesada do not speak Spanish and I believe that I owe them my help just as I was offered help at one time. I firmly believe in the saying: help others and they will help you.

We know that you used to have flamenco events in your previous restaurant. Do you plan to continue to share with us this part of the marvellous Spanish culture?

Of course, I like flamenco and it is part of my culture and its even better if I can share it with my friends and clients. I have just returned from Granada, seeing various flamenco shows and I am preparing something very very very special to offer in the restaurant. I have a lot of surprises in store for the Estela Sorrento such as local cookery courses, wine tasting, a gourmet shop, and much much more We have heard that you have participated in charity fundraising with the Rotary Club, is that in your plans for 2014?

For sure, in fact I have been president of the Rotary club in 2013 and am now member of the Rotary Club of Almoradi. It is important that we as business people can get together once a week and offer the tools we have to help those most in need.

We know that you are looking at entering politics, would you like to make any comment about that?

Yes, well in fact I am a member of the PADER (Democratic Party of Rojales). My intention is to be able to represent the town in which I live and especially to care for the needs of the foreigners, who in my opinión are neglected. I believe in and have confidence in this party.The PADER is led by a great person Desiderio Araez, an honest man who is well aware of the needs of our people and neighbourhood. I am sure that in the next elections the PADER will be elected. Rojales and especially Ciudad Quesada will see a big change and the foreigner will have a louder voice. It is incredible that in 2014 we still have roads in Ciudad Quesada and Doña Pepa where the street lighting does not work, the pavements are in a very bad state etc even though many residents have gone to the Town Hall for years about this. I am sorry but this drives me crazy...................

This interview was carried out last week with Francisco who very much impressed our team here at The Leader. Francisco is a very pleasant young man with clear ideas, his feet on the ground and he is very respectful. His smile is captivating and he has a very good British sense of humour. I would say that he is very much a ‘people person’ in that he started the interview with me and at the end all the office staff were having a coffee with him and talking about his anecdotes. He is full of life, easy to get to know and he enjoys it day by day. Most importantly his sincere smile radiates peace, happiness and trust.

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Complete the cryptic crossword below and send it into our offices at CC Los Dolses (above Cardmania) and the first correct entry drawn will win a EUR 25 prize. The draw will take place on the Saturday, at noon, following publication. Remember to put your phone number and name on the entry.

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LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

ACROSS 1. Various needs are expressed in music (8) 5. Young bird lacking the knowledge to be fashionable (4) 9. Mail diverted to African state (4) 10. Musicians get together to make it up (8) 11. Open tarts, perhaps (5) 12. Mother goes first to point out part of the mast (7) 13. Minimum fare for those barred from free travel? (5,3,5) 18. Well brought up, but lacking refinement (5,3) 19. High spots of a European tour (4) 20. An old Empire sofa (7) 21. Seat of battle? (5) 22. A wrong to right (4) 23. Guiding line about two similar points (8)

DOWN 2. Once in the theatre he demands his money’s -worth (7) 3. Time to take in a strange rite by the Red Sea (7) 4. Keep the matter dark? Not at all! (4,7,2) 6. Tabitha makes a place for animals and plants (7) 7. No quick-growing plant (7) 8. Give notice (6) 13. Don’t keep a promise to move a car from the garage?

(4,3) 14. It provides no latitude for the navigator (7) 15. Dark thoughts? (6) 16. No expert, but someone of a mature disposition (7) 17. Give reason for broken axle-pin (7)

QUICK ACROSS: 1 Freight-car; 7 Evade; 8 Menaced; 10 Dilation; 11 Turn; 13 Tiptop; 15 Clothe; 17 Open; 18 Disallow; 21 Glaring; 22 Incur; 23 Playwright.

DOWN: 1 Frail; 2 Election; 3 Gambol; 4 Tine; 5 Account; 6 Headstrong; 9 Donkey work; 12 Pleasing; 14 Prevail; 16 Singer; 19 Licit; 20 Tiny.

CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Flying leap; 7 Verne; 8 Steps up; 10 Remedial; 11 Glee; 13 Gaming; 15 Grieve; 17 Ours; 18 Clear out; 21 Trips up; 22 Henna; 23 Be prepared.

DOWN: 1 Forum; 2 Yielding; 3 Nassau; 4 Lied; 5 Absolve; 6 Average out; 9 Present day; 12 Breather; 14 Moraine; 16 Slip up; 19 Owned; 20 User.

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8. Where was the first Miss World contest held in 1951?

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16. Which drink was designed as a malaria cure?

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SPARE A THOUGHT FOR THOSE ALONE ach year, as winter takes hold, one thing we sometimes forget as the celebrations and parties see joy and happiness, is that not everybody has the opportunity to share in that happiness, with more and more people spending the seasonal time alone.

According to figures from the 2011 census which were released recently, across the Alicante province there are a staggering 71,714 people over the age of 65 who live alone. This figure has increased by an almost incomprehensible 42% in the last 10 years. The data also reveals that the Alicante area, the home to many a retiring ex-pat, is considerably higher than the national growth, which stands at 20%.

Not only that, it is also clear that the biggest majority of those living alone are female, with 50,382 women living alone, compared to 21,332 men.

It may also be surprising to hear that across the Alicante province, 24% of all households are made up of a person living alone, and 4 out of every 10 are over the age of 65.

There is another surprise when comparing the national statistics, as the number 1 place where the oldest people in the whole of Spain live is Rojales, where the average age is 52.38 years.

So it is perhaps no surprise that throughout the winter, news stories often dominate tragic situations where lonely individuals have died alone at home, sometimes laying unnoticed and unmissed for weeks at a time.

Statistically, the police in Torrevieja have reported that they respond to 2 incidents every month where an elderly person has died alone at home.

So through the season of good will, as the cold winter starts to grasp hold, we can all spare a thought for those who may be alone, for one day it may be us and a simple smile of acknowledgement, or a knock to the door to say hello, may all be what´s needed to hold a hand out to our neighbours so they know that somebody is there.

If you are at home alone, there is a whole world outside your door.

Perhaps not a world you feel brave enough to face, but one that is there to offer you assistance. There are countless support groups, charities, social networks and more, where you can find a step back into the world. The Samaritans and Age Concern are just two of the long established groups who have helped countless people over the years. You don´t have to be alone, unless that is your choice.

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IMMEDIATE INCREASE IN PRESCRIPTION CHARGES

he Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality has agreed to raise the maximum monthly limits of pharmaceutical copayment by pensioners, currently set at 8.14 euro, 18.32 euro or 61.08 euro, depending on income, and increased the maximum amount corresponding to individual drugs, currently 4.20 euro per pack.

The increase will take effect automatically this month, and is said to fall in line with the consumer price index, as announced by the Minister for Health, Ana Mato, who said that the increase will be approximately 1.4%, adapting the ceiling figures to 8.26 euro, 18.59 euro and 62 euro compared to the previous three rates.

Therefore, with immediate effect, pensioners who have an annual income of below 18,000 euro will pay a maximum of 8.26 euro per month, an increase of 12 cents.

Those who have an income of between 18,000 and 100,000 euro will now pay 18.59 euro,

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A number of other drugs provided for chronic or seriously ill patients, which currently have a maximum of 4.20 euro each, will increase to 4.26.

Although the increase may seem insignificant, it is also considered to be yet another burden of indirect taxation, particularly levied on those with less means to pay, which will be added to the increase in electricity and other utilities, food and transport.

The news also comes just 3 days after the ministry announced that the government has saved over two and a half billion euro in the 17 months since copayment began. In November alone, the latest month for which data is available, the cost to the government for pharmaceuticals was just over 758 million euro, representing a drop of nearly 11% on 2011´s figures, but the figure not only takes into account that the public are paying more directly for medication, rather than through taxation, it also takes into account that 7.7 million prescriptions were issued in the month, a drop of nearly 10%.

However, although the savings may seem significant nationally, in the Valencia region, the difference is hardly noticeable, with 92.727.761 euro spent in November of this year, compared to 93.062.849 of 2011, a reduction of just 0.36%, making hardly any saving at all, even whilst copayment exists.

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General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T) 4.45 Escape to the Country. Finding a home in rural Worcestershire.

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. Windermere in the Lake District to East Bouldon, Tyne and Wear. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show. Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. The first visit of the week to the One Show studio, where Matt Baker and Alex Jones present topical stories and celebrity chat.

8.30 Inside Out. Stories of interest to the region; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Carol gets a shock when she receives her test results, Masood arrives back from Pakistan with his daughter Shabnam and Sharon finds Carl’s mobile in Phil’s cupboard.

9.30 Fake Britain Special. Matt Allwright reveals how the rush to grab a bargain in the January sales could see some consumers unwittingly buying products that turn out to be dangerous.

10.00 I Want My Baby Back. Investigation into the evidence gathered in child-abuse cases and the possibility that tiny fractures on babies’ X-rays may be linked to vitamin deficiency rather than violence. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Have I Got Old News for You. Comedy actor Stephen Mangan hosts the comedy quiz, with Paul Merton and Ian Hislop joined by Pointless co-presenter Richard Osman and broadcaster Joan Bakewell. (R) (T) 12.20 Who Do You Think You Are? USA. New series. Actress Christina Applegate finds out about the grandmother she never knew. (T) 1.05 The Graham Norton Show. With Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone, Carey Mulligan and Jonah Hill. (R) (T) 1.50 Weatherview. (T) 1.55 BBC News. The latest national and international stories. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 Rip Off Britain: Holidays. (R) (T) 8.50 Real Lives Reunited. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds.

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(T) 2.00 Live Snooker: The Masters. Judd Trump v Marco Fu. (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.

Michael Portillo embarks on the first leg of a journey to Leeds, beginning at London’s Euston station and ending at the scene of 1963’s Great Train Robbery in Buckinghamshire. (T) 8.00 Great British Garden Revival. Toby Buckland meets a conservationist who works to save species of fruit trees that are close to extinction, while Christine Walkden looks at ornamental bedding plants.

(T) 9.00 University Challenge. In the first of the quarter-final matches, two teams of four students compete to make it to the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions. (T) 9.30 The Great Sport Relief Bake Off. New series.

Famous faces take part in the culinary competition. 10.30 The Sacred Wonders of Britain. Neil Oliver finds out how the epic journey of St Cuthbert led to the Lindisfarne Gospels and visits Glastonbury Tor to explore the story of the Holy Grail. Last in the series. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Snooker: The Masters. (T) 1.10 Snooker Extra. (T) 3.10 Sign Zone: Idris Elba — King of Speed. (R) (T) 4.10 This Is BBC Two. (T) 4.55 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine.

Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning.

Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. With guests Tony Robinson and Davina McCall. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 All Star Mr & Mrs. With Barry McGuigan, Simon Gregson and Suzi Perry. (R) (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. Highlights from the show. (R) (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Britain’s Best Bakery. Three Devon-based bakeries compete. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize.

7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. The police arrest Sam on suspicion of starting the fire, Bob suggests Brenda should attend bereavement counselling and Priya feels guilty for lying to cover her eating disorder. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Todd corners Marcus and makes it clear he is attracted to him, while Hayley is touched when she learns Tyrone and Kirk travelled to Suffolk to get her favourite strawberries. (T) 9.00 A Great Welsh Adventure with Griff Rhys Jones. The funnyman explores the Gower Peninsula, the UK’s first designated area of outstanding natural beauty, and is challenged to prepare a feast for former rugby player Terry Davies. (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. Eileen accuses Todd of trying to wreck Marcus and Maria’s relationship,

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(T) 1.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.35 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 2.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 2.35 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 3.10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (T) 4.10 Countdown. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. From Wrexham. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Marge writes a novel and succeeds in getting it published to critical acclaim in the Springfield community. 7.30 Hollyoaks. Fraser finds a fitting punishment for Trevor after discovering the truth about his forbidden liaison with Grace, and Sinead becomes convinced that Freddie is cheating on her. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 9.00 Dogs: Their Secret Lives. Updated version of the documentary using hidden cameras and a ground-breaking scientific study to reveal what dogs get up to when their owners are not at home.

(T) 10.00 Benefits Street. Documentary following the lives of people who are heavily reliant on welfare payments. (T) 11.00 Dave: Loan Ranger. Entrepreneur Dave Fishwick tries to help people who have become trapped in cycles of debt after borrowing from payday loan companies. (T) 12.00 American Football Playoff Highlights. (T) 1.05 Random Acts. (T) 1.10 Speed with Guy Martin. (R) (T) 2.05 Hostages. (R) (T) 3.00 World Without End. (R) (T) 4.30 Secret Eaters. (R) (T) 5.25 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. (R) (T) 6.20 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems. (R) (T) 6.30 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam.

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April and Dex have their first argument as an engaged couple, Nate persuades Josh not to push Ricky away, and Oscar tries to warn Spencer about Murray. (R) (T) 7.30 NewsTalk Live. (T) 8.00 World’s Scariest Weather. The most violent and dangerous weather ever caught on camera. 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Go Hard or Go Home. New series. Members of the public participate in extreme endurance races with only 12 weeks’ preparation, beginning with four doctors taking part in a bike race in the Pyrenees; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother. Marcus Bentley narrates. (T) 11.00 Baby Faced Brides.

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(R) (T) 7.30 NewsTalk Live. (T) 8.00 Highland Emergency.

RAF Rescue 137 goes to the aid of a group of schoolgirls stranded by appalling weather and a Royal Navy crew airlifts a woman who has broken her leg on a remote beach while walking. (R) (T) 8.30 Highland Emergency. Royal Navy Rescue 177 is called out when two climbers are critically injured on a steep slope on Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles; (R) (T) 8.30 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun. Two teams of novices are among those competing in Gibraltar’s triathlon, and marine police go on a high-speed chase along the coast in pursuit of smugglers; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother. A chance to catch up with the latest action as the celebrity contestants continue to get to know each other — for better or worse. (T) 11.00 Autopsy: Whitney Houston’s Last Hours. Dr Richard Shepherd investigates the death of the singer in February 2012, with the post-mortem revealing the damage done by years of drug and alcohol abuse. (T) 12.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 1.00 Botched Up Bodies. (R) (T) 2.00 SuperCasino. 4.05 Hens Behaving Badly. (R) (T) 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS.

12.35 The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. Rare iguanas arrive at Australia Zoo. (R) (T) 1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 Loose Women. Celebrity interviews and topical studio discussion. (R) (T) 4.45 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) CHANNEL 4 7.25 Countdown. (R) (T) 8.10 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.35 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Secret Millionaire Australia. (R) (T) 12.00 Building the Dream. (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Summary.

(T) 1.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.35 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 2.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 2.40 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 3.10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (T) 4.10 Countdown. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Four dinner parties held over a week in Belfast lead to confrontation between a diminutive man, a cage fighter, a burlesque stripper and a woman who claims she can talk to the dead. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Marge stimulates the children’s interest in history by relating extraordinary tales about the wives of Henry VIII, the Lewis and Clark expedition and the life of Mozart. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Sinead regrets her vengeful tryst with Robbie, unaware that Jason knows about her infidelity. Meanwhile, Grace’s thoughts turn to vengeance. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News.

(T) 9.00 Location, Location, Location. Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp are in the West Country, helping a family put down roots after years of moving around and trying to find a first-time home for a newlywed couple. (T) 10.00 The Taste. Nigella Lawson, Anthony Bourdain and Ludo Lefebvre guide their contestants through the making of a prawn cocktail, with chef Richard Corrigan choosing the best. (T) 11.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. Part two of two. Mill Street Bistro proprietor Joe Nagy slips back into his old ways and picks petty fights with Gordon Ramsay as the chef tries to give him advice. (T) 11.55 The Undateables. (R) (T) 12.55 Random Acts. (T) 1.00 Poker. (T) 1.55 KOTV Boxing Weekly. (T) 2.25 Trans World Sport. (R) (T) 3.20 Beach Volleyball. (T) 4.15 Secret Eaters. (R) (T) 5.10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. (R) (T) 6.05 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam.

(R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 The WotWots. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Milkshake! Bop Box. (R) (T) 7.55 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Milkshake! Show Songs.

(R) (T) 8.50 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the

Tuesday, uesday, 14th January, January, 2014 08:00 Breakfast with Mark Nolan.

11:00 Tuesday Edition with Kevin Reardon.

14:00 Solid Gold Sixties with Geoff Dorsett.

15:00 Dark Side of the Moon with Gary Jackson.

17:00 The PBT Show.

19:00 Comedy - Men from the Ministry. Trouble in the air, starring Deryck Guyler and Wilfred Hyde-White 20:00 Drama - A Fire in the Sun by Robin Mukhergee.

21:00 The Chillout Zone 22:00 A book at Bedtime: Billy Liar - Episode 2 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights 00:01 Exite Overnight

Tuesday, 14th January, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with Joan Collins .

18.05 The Orihuela Scooter Club – A group of people get together to share their passion for scooters and Ska music.

18.30 Host Your Own(series) Costa Blanca's very own home grown cookery show. 6 contestants try to impress 3 judges with the best all round dining experience. Ricardo Noble.

19.00 Real England (series) – If you’re visiting Cornwall, a visit to the magnificent Lost Gardens of Heligan is essential.

22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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15th JANUARY 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. A policeman and his family consider moving to New Zealand. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Cheshire, Kent and Shropshire. (R) (T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. Squatters are evicted from a barricaded building. (T) 12.45 Real Lives Reunited. Survivors of the Ladbroke Grove rail disaster meet those who saved them. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. The teams head to Detling in Kent. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Zara finds herself alone in the surgery with an injured man. (T) 3.15 Father Brown. A recently returned PoW is accused of killing his uncle.

(T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T) 4.45 Escape to the Country. Two sisters search for a home to share on a budget of £750,000. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. The antiques experts head from Northumberland to Dumfries. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show. Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the live magazine show featuring topical reports from around the UK and big-name studio guests; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Carol visits Sonia and tells her about the cancer — and the arrival of Bianca gives the sisters a chance to comfort their mother. Shabnam’s behaviour continues to anger Masood. (T) 9.30 Waterloo Road. Penniless Carol Barry is reluctantly forced to go back to working in a bar for a sleazy boss, while Connor is over the moon after being offered his dream job in London. (T) 10.30 Live at the Apollo. Nina Conti hosts an evening of stand-up at the Apollo in Hammersmith, London, introducing routines by Rob Beckett and Jimeoin. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery 11.35 A Question of Sport. With ex-England cricketer Mark Butcher, Sydney Olympics gold medal-winning heptathlete Denise Lewis, world champion canoeist David Florence and former swimmer Mark Foster. (T) 12.05 FILM: Tropic Thunder (2008). Comedy, starring Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. (T) 1.45 Weatherview. (T) 1.50 BBC News. The latest national and international stories. (T) BBC2 7.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.45 Real Lives Reunited. (R) (T) 9.15 Sign Zone: Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds. (R) (T) 10.00 Sign Zone: Great Continental Railway Journeys. (R) (T) 11.00 Sign Zone: Kangaroo Dundee. (R) (T) 11.30 Sign Zone: See Hear.

Celebrating the reopening of the Cornwall Deaf Club. (T) 12.00

BBC News. (T) 12.30 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Live Snooker: The Masters. Neil Robertson v Mark Allen. (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo travels from Northampton to Nuneaton, learning about Victorian methods of shoemaking and the legacy of Dr Thomas Arnold at Rugby School. (T) 8.00 Nature’s Weirdest Events. Chris Packham investigates reports of bears turning to a life of crime and fish that have developed a way to attack birds on land. Last in the series.

(R) (T) 9.00 The Great Sport Relief Bake Off. Omid Djalili presents as Michael Ball, Emma Freud, Jamelia and Victoria Pendleton make traybakes, iced ring doughnuts and cakes paying homage to their personal sporting heroes. Concludes tomorrow. (T) 10.00 Wild Brazil. The monsoons arrive and the giant otter cubs must learn to swim ahead of their river flooding, while the coatis have to eat as much as they can as their habitat comes under threat. (T) 11.00 Mock the Week. Milton Jones and Ava Vidal join Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison for the comedy panel show. (R) (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Snooker: The Masters. (T) 1.10 Snooker Extra. (T) 3.10 Sign Zone: See Hear. Celebrating the reopening of the Cornwall Deaf Club. (R) (T) 3.40 This Is BBC Two. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine.

Actress Zoe Lucker chats about her role in Waterloo Road. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. Topical debate from a female perspective. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 All Star Mr & Mrs. With Denise Welch, Gareth Gates and Nicholas Parsons. (R) (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal.

Memorable moments from the show. (R) (T) 4.59 Weather. (T)

5.00 Britain’s Best Bakery. Three Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire bakeries compete. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize.

7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Charity lets Declan in on her scheme to free Sam, while Rachel confides in Ali, who demands they go to the police. Brenda returns from a ‘shopping’ trip in a more positive mood. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Nick pours his heart out to Stella, Todd apologises to Marcus for flirting, and Anna is relieved when the bank refuses Owen’s loan application for the mill conversion.

9.00 FA Cup Replay Live. Manchester City v Blackburn Rovers (Kick-off 8.10pm). Adrian Chiles presents coverage of this evening’s thirdround replay at the Etihad Stadium. Subsequent programmes are subject to change. (T) 11.20 ITV News and Weather. (T) 11.50 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.55 FA Cup Football Highlights. Action from the

3rd-round replay between Manchester City and Blackburn Rovers, plus a round-up of the goals and talking points from last night’s matches. (T) 12.55 The Jonathan Ross Show. With Aaron Eckhart, Karren Brady, Griff Rhys Jones and Torvill and Dean. (R) (T) 1.50 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: The Affair of the Necklace (2001). Period drama, starring Hilary Swank. (T) 6.00 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.00 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (R) (T) 7.25 Countdown. (R) (T) 8.10 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.35 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Secret Millionaire Australia. (R) (T) 12.00 Building the Dream. (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Summary. (T) 1.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.35 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 2.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 2.40 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 3.10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (T) 4.10 Countdown. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Four amateur cooks on the Isle of Wight compete to host the perfect dinner party. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Milhouse moves to Capital City with his mother, while Homer resorts to begging to raise money for Marge’s anniversary gift. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. The day of the wedding arrives, but Sinead’s infidelity becomes the least of Freddie’s problems after Grace blackmails him into getting rid of Mercedes for good. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 9.00 The Restoration Man. George Clarke follows a couple’s project to transform a church in the port of Brixham in Devon. (T) 10.00 24 Hours in A&E. A 50-year-old mechanical engineer is rushed in with a suspected heart attack, while two elderly people are admitted with possible brain haemorrhages. (T) 11.00 Finding Mum and Dad. Documentary going behind the scenes of a new adoption scheme designed to give hard-to-place children a last chance at finding new parents. (T) 12.05 Benefits Street. (R) (T) 1.05 Random Acts. (T) 1.10 4Music: Launched at Red Bull Studios. (T) 1.35 What Happens in Sunny Beach. (R) (T) 2.30 FILM: The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007). Fantasy adventure, starring Alexander Ludwig. (T) 4.10 Southland. (R) (T) 4.55 My Friend Michael Sniff. (R) (T) 5.00 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent.

(R) (T) 5.55 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.50 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems.

Terese summons Lucy back from Singapore. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Tamara organises a surprise for Casey, Jett is heartbroken when Nina unexpectedly breaks up with him, and Robyn devises a plan to win back Chris. (R) (T) 7.30 NewsTalk Live. (T) 8.00 Help! I’m 16 But Look 60: Extraordinary People. A 16year-old from South Yorkshire heads to Texas with her family in search of advice and treatment for a genetic condition that has left her skin loose and wrinkly; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Bigger Big Body Squad. A man prepares to have a leg amputated due to weight-related diabetes, and the programme reports on a council that has expanded its cremation facilities to accommodate large bodies; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Eviction. Emma Willis presents the second eviction of the series, announcing who has come bottom in the vote and chatting to them about life in the house. (T) 11.30 Hens Behaving Badly. (T) 12.30 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 1.20 The Big Game. (T) 2.15 SuperCasino. 4.05 Botched Up Bodies. (R) (T) 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor.

(R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Wednesday, 15th January, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Comedian, TV presenter and King of the Jungle,it’s the man with the funny voice- Joes Pasquale.

18.05 Run For Your Wife – the AdHoc Theatre Group present this hilarious comedy farce at the Cardinal Beluga Theatre written by Ray Cooney.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam.

(R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 The WotWots. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Milkshake! Bop Box. (R) (T) 7.55 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Milkshake! Show Songs.

(R) (T) 8.50 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.30 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 9.35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.05 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Celebrity Big Brother. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 NCIS. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Flower Girl (2009). Romantic drama, starring Marla Sokoloff and Ardy Fatehi. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Karl considers pulling out of the mayoral race, Amber finds text messages from Ruby on Josh’s phone and

W ednesday, ednesday, 15th January, January, 2014

08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 The Wednesday Edition with Kevin Reardon, 14:00 Supersonic 70’s with Geoff Dorsett, 15:00 My Generation with Gary Jackson Show, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy: Brothers in Law starring Richard Briars 20:00 Drama: Stopgap by Julie Mayhew 21:00 The Chillout Zone.

22:00 A Book at Bedtime: Billy Liar - Episode 3 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights.

00:00 Exite Overnight.

16TH JANUARY

7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. A mother who wants to follow her dream of moving to Australia. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Canterbury, Derby and South Yorkshire. (T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. A couple who are unhappy with their wedding video.

(T) 12.45 Real Lives Reunited. Survivors of the 1989 Kegworth air disaster reunite. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Sian reveals her fears about Tom. (T) 3.15 Father Brown. A murder is blamed on a doctor. (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T) 4.45 Escape to the Country. A couple seek a rural home in Shropshire. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. Paul Laidlaw and David Harper travel through Scotland. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the live magazine, featuring celebrity chat and stories of interest. (T) 8.30 EastEnders. Kat is angry to discover Alfie’s money-making plans could take him to Australia.

Masood raises the stakes at a poker night and Carol makes an unexpected discovery in her home; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Hidden Kingdoms. New series. Survival techniques used by the animal kingdom’s smallest creatures, including the grasshopper mouse in North America’s Sonoran Desert and Africa’s elephant shrew. (T) 10.00 Silent Witness. Part one of two. Nikki and Jack travel to Scotland to examine the body of a lap dancer found in a remote forest. But then more remains are discovered. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Question Time. David Dimbleby chairs a topical debate from Durham. (T) 12.35 This Week. The past seven days in politics. (T) 1.20 Skiing Weatherview. (T) 1.25 BBC News. The latest national and international stories. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.50 Real Lives Reunited. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds.

(R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: Tudor Monastery Farm. (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: Kangaroo Dundee. (R) (T) 11.35 HARDtalk. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Live Snooker: The Masters. The opening quarter-final. (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz hosted by Jeremy Vine, in

which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo travels from Leicester to Loughborough, finding out about the hunt for Richard III’s remains and working his passage on the Great Central Railway.

(T) 8.00 Live Snooker: The Masters. The second quarter-final.

Jason Mohammad presents coverage of the best-of-11-frames match in the non-ranking tournament at Alexandra Palace in London. (T) 9.00 The Great Sport Relief Bake Off. Ed Byrne presents as Alistair McGowan, Rochelle Humes, Doon Mackichan and Helen Skelton make pizzas, Eccles cakes and tiered cakes depicting sporting equipment. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 Wild Brazil. A drought culminates in huge fires and the capuchin monkeys, giant otters and coatis must endure the harsh conditions while also looking for breeding partners. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe. The broadcaster offers a satirical look at the latest news from politics, the media and the internet, casting a critical eye over trends in TV, cinema and social media. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Snooker: The Masters. (T) 1.10 Snooker Extra. (T) 3.10 Sign Zone: Iceland Foods: Life in the Freezer Cabinet. (R) (T) 4.10 This Is BBC Two. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. With actor Hugo Speer. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. Chat with Benidorm star Sheila Reid. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning.

Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women.

Topical debate from a female perspective. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 All Star Mr & Mrs. With Patsy Palmer, John Prescott and Nicky Byrne. (R) (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. Memorable moments from the show. (R) (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Britain’s Best Bakery. People from Hampshire and Wiltshire compete. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize.

7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. The Dingles are told Sam could be sent to prison for seven years, leaving Rachel with a big decision to make. Harriet offers Ashley a job and Brenda continues her mini crime spree. (T) 8.30 The Rise of the E-Cigarette: Tonight. Chris Choi looks at the debate surrounding electronic cigarettes, revealing what is in them, why some countries have banned them and how they might be regulated in the future. (T) 9.00 Emmerdale. Charity and Declan run through the plan one last time with Rachel, but it remains to be seen whether she will go through with it. Eric surprises Val with a mini-break. (T) 9.30 Birds of a Feather. Sharon makes a discovery when she tries to bed down in the loft after Tracey decides to change the sleeping arrangements to give Garth and Marcie some privacy.

10.00 Benidorm. Liam decides he has fallen in love with Bianca, Donald and Jacqueline receive sad news about their friend Big Donna and Martin Weedon arrives at the resort for a stag do. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 Weight Loss Ward. Recluse Doreen Thomas returns to the Weight Loss Ward for help reducing her 31-stone frame, and Laura Lamb has two days to lose four-and-a-half pounds. (R) (T) 12.35 The Late Debate. Alastair Stewart discusses news and events at Westminster. (T) 1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming.

4.00 The Rise of the E-Cigarette: Tonight. The debate surrounding electronic cigarettes. (R) (T) 4.25 ITV Nightscreen. Textbased information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show.

CHANNEL 4 7.00 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (R) (T) 7.25 Countdown. (R) (T) 8.10 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.35 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Secret Millionaire Australia. (R) (T) 12.00 Building the Dream. (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.35 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 2.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 2.40 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 3.10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (T) 4.10 Countdown. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Four amateur cooks from Croydon take up the culinary challenge, with the first party being hosted by Christian Viola, a deer stalker who pursues and shoots his main course. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons.

Simon Cowell guest stars as the sharp-tongued administrator of a nursery for gifted children. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Freddie prepares to lead Mercedes to her demise in exchange for the safe return of Grace’s hostage. Meanwhile, Nancy summons the courage to face her demons. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 9.00 Supersize vs Superskinny. A 19st 5lb serial dieter swaps with a fizzy drink addict, and Emma Woolf meets the family of Jay Taylor, who lost her battle with anorexia last year. (T) 10.00 The Undateables. A jazz singer with Tourette’s syndrome has dates with a man and a woman. (T) 11.00 What Happens in Sunny Beach. The sex lives of young British people on holiday in the Bulgarian seaside resort. (T) 12.05 24 Hours in A&E. (R) (T) 1.10 One Born Every Minute. (R) (T) 2.05 Random Acts. (T) 2.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (R) (T) 3.00 The Fat Fighters. (R) (T) 3.55 Secret Eaters. (R) (T) 4.50 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 5.45 Deal or No Deal. 6.40 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems.

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam.

(R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 The WotWots. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Milkshake! Bop Box. (R) (T) 7.55 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Milkshake! Show Songs.

(R) (T) 8.50 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Baby Faced Brides. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime.

(T) 1.15 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Eviction. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.20 NCIS. (R) (T) 4.20

FILM: Avenging Angel (2007). Western, starring Kevin Sorbo. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Sonya babysits Elliott while Jacob sorts out his wife’s estate, Paul tells Lucy he is leaving the franchise and Ruby warns Amber that Joshua is about to receive a lot of attention. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Roo learns the police have CCTV footage of Maddy and Josh near the school just before the fire broke out, and Jett tells John he should let Marilyn know how he feels about her. (R) (T) 7.30 NewsTalk Live. (T) 8.00 Winter Road Rescue. Conclusion. The Scottish town of Lochcarron is cut off by a landslide, while an RAC man finds a driver wandering around at the side of the motorway on the busy M1 in West Yorkshire; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 World’s Worst Holiday Horrors. Including footage of a fire on a cruise liner in the Gulf of Mexico (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother. More from the house, including another chance to see Wednesday night’s eviction. (T) 11.00 Botched Up Bodies. Disastrous dental procedures. (T) 12.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 1.00 SuperCasino. 4.05 True CSI. (T) 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Thursday 16th January, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Football commentator John Motson.

18.05 The Wedding Show – The Rings.

18.15 Spanish Eye – The 3 Kings procession.

18.30 Viva Vitality – It’s the new year now and time to think about living well.

19.00 TVM – Peter Taylor celebrates his love of music.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Thursday, Thursday, 16th January, January, 2014 08:00 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 The Thursday Edition with Kevin Reardon, 14:00 Kick up the 80’s with Geoff Dorsett.

15:00 Nowt but the 90’s with Mike Brown.

17:00 The PBT Show.

19:00 Comedy: The Navy Lark - Off to Sea at last 20:00 Drama: Against the Grain by Charlotte Gregg 21:00 The Chillout Zone, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime: Billy Liar - Episode 4 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights.

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17th JANUARY 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. Dave Howes encourages his family to move to Australia. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Wiltshire, Stoke-on-Trent and London. (R) (T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. A pregnant beauty therapist claims she has been unfairly dismissed. (T) 12.45 Real Lives Reunited. Civilians who were caught up in the Falklands War. Last in the series. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Sawbridgeworth, in Hertfordshire. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Kevin helps a clown with suspected osteoporosis. (T) 3.15 Father Brown. A day out at a local hill climb track ends in disaster. Last in the series. (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T) 4.45 Escape to the Country. A retired couple search for a rural home in Shropshire. (R) (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. The team travels from Glasgow to Dundee. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show. Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. Chris Evans and Alex Jones round off the week with celebrity guests. (T) 8.30 Celebrity Mastermind. Clare Grogan, Newton Faulkner, Richard Whitehead and Quentin Letts; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Sadie returns home unexpectedly while Jake and Lauren are in bed, Linda is upset with Sharon over her plans to open a bar in the Square and Alfie leaves for a month in Australia. (T) 9.30 Miranda. A fed up Miranda packs her bags to go travelling — this time for good — and with Stevie devastated and Penny too busy to notice, it seems only Gary can stop her. Last in the series. (R) (T) 10.00 Silent Witness. Part two of two. The team is under pressure to catch the serial killer, and as concerns grow over a missing mother, finding her becomes the top priority for Nikki and Jack.

11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery 11.35 The Graham Norton Show. With Michael Fassbender, talking about his role in new movie 12 Years a Slave, and Lena Dunham, star and creator of hit comedy drama Girls. (T) 12.25 EastEnders. Omnibus. Carol receives her test results. (T) 2.50 Weatherview. (T) 2.55 BBC News. The latest national and international stories. (T) BBC2 7.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.45 Real Lives Reunited. Survivors of the 1989 Kegworth air disaster reunite. (R) (T) 9.15 Sign Zone: Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds. (R) (T) 10.00 Sign Zone: The Sacred Wonders of Britain. (R) (T) 11.00 Question Time. (R) (T) 12.00

BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics.

(T) 2.00 Live Snooker: The Masters. The third quarter-final. (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.

Michael Portillo completes his journey to Leeds, finding out how rail workers shaped British political history and auditioning at Britain’s oldest continuously working music hall. (T) 8.00 Live Snooker: The Masters. The fourth quarter-final. Hazel Irvine presents coverage of the best-of-11-frames match in the nonranking tournament at Alexandra Palace in London. (T) 9.00 Mastermind. Four more contestants compete, answering questions on Charles Rennie Mackintosh, English test match cricket since 1990, Sam Phillips and Sun Records, and the novels of David Peace. (T) 9.30 An Island Parish. The Channel Island of Sark, beginning with the residents making preparations for Christmas. (T) 10.00 Italy Unpacked. Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli visit Lazio (T) 11.00 QI. Liza Tarbuck, Susan Calman and Sandi Toksvig join Alan Davies, with Stephen Fry. (T) 11.30 Newsnight. (T) 12.00 Weather. (T) 12.05 Snooker: The Masters. (T) 12.55 Snooker Extra. (T) 2.55 Sign Zone: Question Time. (R) (T) 3.55 Sign Zone: PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster.

(R) (T) 4.55 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine.

Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning.

Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women.

Topical debate. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 All Star Mr & Mrs. With Antony Cotton, Michael Owen and Rachel Stevens. (R) (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. (R) (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Britain’s Best Bakery. The south-west England regional final. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize.

7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. The villagers are in shock as the latest gossip spreads, Alicia’s world is rocked when Jacob confides in Leyla and Brenda continues her thieving ways. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Hayley knows her time is almost up and decides to have a word with Roy. Leanne and Stella get into an argument in the Bistro, and Marcus and Maria place an offer on a house. (T) 9.00 The Martin Lewis Money Show. The financial journalist advises shoppers in Southampton on how to get compensation for delayed flights, and takes to the streets in a motorhome. (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. Roy wheels Hayley round the Street to say her goodbyes. Tracy seeks revenge on Stella, and Anna finally agrees that Owen should go ahead with the Phelan project.

10.00 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Neil Morrissey.

The Men Behaving Badly actor discusses some revealing topics in Piers Morgan’s hotseat. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 The Americans. An assassination attempt on President Reagan causes chaos in both the FBI and KGB. (R) 12.35 Benidorm. Liam decides he has fallen in love with Bianca.

1.25 Jackpot247. 4.00 FILM: The Pledge (2000). Drama, starring Jack Nicholson. (T) 6.05 ITV Nightscreen. Text service.

CHANNEL 4 7.00 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (R) (T) 7.25 Countdown. (R) (T) 8.05 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.30 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Secret Millionaire Australia. (R) (T) 12.00 Building the Dream. (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Summary. (T) 1.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.35 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 2.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 2.40 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 3.10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (T) 4.10 Countdown. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Four hosts compete for the £1,000 prize in Leeds, West Yorkshire, starting with interior designer Ben Huckerby who invites his fellow diners to a meal at a castle he renovated. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer unwittingly takes the blame for his former love rival Artie Ziff’s shady financial dealings, and finds himself sentenced to 10 years in prison. With the voice of Jon Lovitz. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks.

Freddie is torn between following his head or his heart. Grace resolves to bring down anyone who gets in her way, and Darren tries to fix his relationship with Nancy. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News.

(T) 9.00 Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast. Actress Sienna Miller shares her recipe for Tuscan duck ragu, Jamie Oliver cooks a whole salmon in salt and Jimmy Doherty creates a DIY hog roast for the ultimate crackling. (T) 10.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show’s version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Kathy Burke and Josh Widdicombe. (T) 11.00 Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live. Stand-up show recorded at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre in 2011 12.05 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (T) 12.35 FILM: Saw II (2005). Horror sequel, starring Donnie Wahlberg. (T) 2.10 Random Acts. A young woman’s life flashes before her eyes. (T) 2.15 FILM: Chinatown (1974). Oscar-winning mystery, starring Jack Nicholson. (T) 4.25 The Big C: Hereafter. (T) 5.20 FILM: August Rush (2007). Drama, starring Freddie Highmore. (T)

Lea Thompson. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours.

Lauren opens up to Lucy about her past with Brad, while Gem tries to stop Georgia from getting help when their car breaks down — and her actions have life-threatening results. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Roo receives the devastating news that Harvey is missing at sea, Heath asks Dex to tutor him, and Bianca questions the way Ms Montgomery treats her students.

(R) (T) 7.30 NewsTalk Live. (T) 8.00 Police Interceptors. Andy deals with a case of criminal damage at a house party, while Duggie and Mark respond to a report of a car abandoned after being involved in a crash; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge. Actor Robson Green visits eastern Canada, where he fishes for salmon, pursues the highly elusive muskie, takes part in a tuna tournament and tries to catch bass from a kayak; (T) 9.00 5 News at 5. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Eviction. Emma Willis presents the third eviction of the series, announcing who has come bottom in the vote and chatting to them about life in the house. (T) 11.30 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 12.30 Celebrity Big Brother: Live from the House. (T) 1.00 SuperCasino. 4.05 True CSI. (R) (T) 4.55 Highland Emergency. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Friday 17th January, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks with Jose Feliciano.

18.05 FAQ - Home electrics and beach safety.

18.30 Let's Talk (series). – With dancer Lauren Shakespear.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – With Lee from Steps as well as music from Paul Christie and El Divo.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam.

(R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 The WotWots. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Milkshake! Bop Box. (R) (T) 7.55 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Milkshake! Show Songs.

(R) (T) 8.50 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Bigger Big Body Squad. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Celebrity Big Brother. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 The Mentalist. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Jane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part (2005). Thriller, starring

Friday 17th January, January, 2014 08:00 Breakfast with Mark Nolan.

11:00 Friday Edition with Kevin Reardon.

14:00 Brit Rock with Dominic Forbes.

17:00 The PBT Show.

19:00 Comedy - Hancock: Anna and the King of Siam 20:00 Drama - The Magnificent Andrea by Nigel Planer 21:00 The Chillout Zone 22:00 Book at Bedtime: Billy Liar - Episode 5 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights 00:01 Exite Overnight

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18th JANUARY 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Live. With chefs Nathan Outlaw and José Pizarro. (T) 12.30 The Good Cook. Simon Hopkinson prepares risotto alla Parmigiana and tandoori chicken. (R) (T) 1.00 Football Focus. Dan Walker and guests review the week’s action. (T) 1.45 Saturday Sportsday. A round-up of the latest sports news. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.15 Live Snooker: The Masters. The first semi-final from London. (T)

5.30 Final Score. A round-up of this afternoon’s football results. (T) 6.15 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 6.35 Dynamo: Magician Impossible. The entertainer unveils a disappearing trick in Miami’s South Beach, tries out some mind reading, and fixes a girl’s tattoo. (T) 7.15 Reflex. Shane Richie hosts the game show in which families from Blackpool and Carlisle battle each other in a series of physical and mental challenges, with commentary by Ken Bruce. (T) 8.00 The Voice UK. Emma Willis and Marvin Humes front the 2nd round of the all-singing, chair-spinning talent contest, with coaches Kylie Minogue, Tom Jones, Will.i.am and Ricky Wilson. (T) 9.20 The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins. Nick Knowles hosts the game show in which two pairs of strangers compete by listing as much as they know about given subjects. Including the Lotto and Thunderball draws. (T) 10.10 Casualty. New doctor Cal goes to the rescue of a girl in a limo hanging precariously off a bridge, while Ethan uncovers the truth about a student whose sight is endangered by flying glass. (T) 11.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 11.20 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League clashes, including Arsenal v Fulham at the Emirates Stadium and Liverpool v Aston Villa at Anfield; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 12.45 The Football League Show. Highlights of today’s games in the Championship, League One and League Two. (T) 2.05 Weatherview. (T) 2.10 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.45 FILM: Sodom and Gomorrah (1962). Biblical drama, starring Stewart Granger. (T) 10.10 Life on Earth. (R) (T) 11.05 Life on Earth. (R) (T) 12.00 Fred Dibnah’s Made in Britain. (R) (T) 12.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) (T) 1.00 The Great Sport Relief Bake Off. Michael Vaughan, Samantha Bond, Bonnie Wright and Johnny Vaughan take part.

(R) (T) 2.00 The Great Sport Relief Bake Off. (R) (T) 3.00 The A to Z of TV Cooking. John Torode selects his favourite moments

from the series. (T) 3.45 FILM: Ensign Pulver (1964). Navy comedy, starring Robert Walker. (T) 5.30 Live Snooker: The Masters.

The first semi-final from Alexandra Palace, London. (T) 7.00 Flog It! Paul Martin meets people in Derby who hope to make money selling their antiques at auction, and visits the Marmite factory in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. (R) (T) 8.00 Live Snooker: The Masters. Hazel Irvine presents coverage of the second semi-final from Alexandra Palace, London, where the line-up for the final will be confirmed. Subsequent programmes subject to change. (T) 11.30 QI XL. Extended edition. With Liza Tarbuck, Susan Calman and Sandi Toksvig. Last in the series. (T) 12.15 FILM: Howl (2010). Fact-based drama, starring James Franco.

(T) 1.35 Snooker Extra. (T) 3.35 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 CITV: Pat & Stan. Animated fun with the dog-and-hippo duo.

(R) (T) 7.10 Pat & Stan. Animated fun with the dog-and-hippo duo. (R) (T) 7.20 Pat & Stan. Animated fun with the dog-andhippo duo. (R) (T) 7.25 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.40 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.50 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.00 Canimals.

Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.05 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.10 Om Nom Stories. Tales for younger viewers.

(R) (T) 8.15 Sooty. Crazy capers with the puppet pals. (R) (T) 8.25 Om Nom Stories. Tales for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.30 Scrambled! New series. Fun for the young. (T) 10.25 ITV News.

(T) 10.30 Dinner Date. Potential suitors woo Lucy from London.

(R) (T) 11.30 Murder, She Wrote. Jessica’s author friend is found dead. (R) (T) 12.30 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 12.45 Show Me the Telly. With Michelle Collins and Arlene Phillips. (R) (T) 1.45 FILM: Columbo: The Murder of a Rock Star (1991).

Crime drama, starring Peter Falk and Little Richard. (T) 3.45 Midsomer Murders. Jones infiltrates a cult to investigate a woman’s disappearance. (R) (T)

5.45 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 5.55 ITV News and Weather. (T) 6.10 FILM: Despicable Me (2010). An evil genius adopts three orphans to aid his latest plot, but fatherhood brings out his long-buried caring side. Animated comedy, with the voices of Steve Carell and Jason Segel. (T) 8.00 Splash! Musician Paul Young, TOWIE star Dan Osborne, comic Patrick Monahan, model Danielle Lloyd and MP Penny Mordaunt vie for the next two semi-final spots under the tutelage of Tom Daley. (T) 9.30 Take Me Out. A PE teacher from Scunthorpe, a farmer from Inverness, a Birmingham student and a Team GB taekwondo athlete try to win a date with one of 30 single women. Paddy McGuinness presents. (T) 10.45 The Jonathan Ross Show. The host is joined by comedian and actor Russell Brand, X Factor host Dermot O’Leary, film star Goldie Hawn and musician James Blunt, who also performs. (T)

11.45 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 12.00 FILM: Burn After Reading (2008). Comedy, starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. (T) 1.45 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 Ladette to Lady: Australia. The remaining contestants host afternoon tea and a fashion show. (R) (T) 4.45 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.15 The American Football Show: Road to the Super Bowl. (R) (T) 8.05 Trans World Sport. (T) 9.00 The Morning Line. (T) 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.30 How I Met Your Mother. (R) (T) 11.00 How I Met Your Mother. (R) (T) 11.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.55 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 12.25 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 12.55 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 1.25 The Taste. (R) (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from Ascot and Haydock Park. (T) 5.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 5.25 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Property developer Matt Buckingham hosts the third party in Huddersfield and prepares starters of tomato soup and chicken liver pate, followed by salmon and his home-made ice-cream. (R) (T) 6.35 Come Dine with Me. Speech therapist and gourmet group member Laura Seeley hosts the final party in Huddersfield and hopes to teach her fellow cooks a thing or two with an ambitious Moroccan menu. (R) (T) 7.05 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.30 Speed with Guy Martin. For his second adrenaline-fuelled challenge, the racer tries to set the world record for riding a motorcycle on water, with the help of a Cambridge professor and marine engineers. (R) (T) 8.30 Britain’s Killer Storms. Feature-length documentary-drama telling the story of five major storms that battered the nation during 2012, hearing from people who survived them. (R) (T) 10.00 Hostages. When Ellen disobeys Duncan’s orders, he threatens to kill a member of her family and the surgeon realises she cannot trust anyone — not even those employed to protect the president. (T) 11.00 FILM: Knowing (2009). Mystery thriller, starring Nicolas Cage. (T) 1.20 FILM: Panic Room (2002). Thriller, starring Jodie Foster. (T) 3.15 Southland. A gang war erupts across the city. (R) (T) 4.00 Hollyoaks. (R) (T) 6.05 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T)

the Murder Mysteries strand. (R) (T) 7.10 Mr & Mrs Murder.

Charlie and Nicola investigate the murder of infamous fashion designer Jonah Ellroy, who was killed when a mirrored panel was catapulted onto the catwalk during a show. Part of the Murder Mysteries strand. (T) 8.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. The team investigates when a student falls to her death from her university dorm room, and the case dredges up painful memories for Sara. Drama, starring William Petersen. (R) (T) 8.45 NCIS. The team investigates the death of a lance corporal, whose body has been found in an empty house, and makes a startling discovery regarding the man’s personal life. (R) (T) 9.40 NCIS. Kidnappers strike on Halloween, wounding a marine sergeant and snatching his daughter, while Abby surprises everyone by turning up at the lab in a revealing fancy-dress costume. (R) (T) 10.35 5 News Weekend. (T) 10.45 Celebrity Big Brother. Highlights of the famous residents’ past 24 hours under the all-seeing eye of Big Brother, including a second chance to see Friday’s eviction. (T) 11.45 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Psych. (T) 1.00 SuperCasino. 4.05 Baby Face Brides. (R) (T) 5.00 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 5.25 Make It Big. (R) (T) 5.50 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 6.00 Angels of Jarm. (R) (T) 6.10 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.20 Angels of Jarm. (R) (T) 6.25 The Funky Valley Show. (R) (T) 6.40 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 6.50 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T)

Saturday 18th January, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks with blind Puerto Rican virtuoso guitarist Jose Feliciano.

18.05 FAQ - Home electrics and beach safety.

18.30 Let's Talk (series). – with Lauren Shakespear.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – Stevie introduces another show which features an interview with Lee from Steps as well as music from Paul Christie and El Divo.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.05 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 7.15 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 7.25 Bubble Guppies.

(R) (T) 7.40 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 7.50 Chloe’s Closet. (R) (T) 8.05 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 8.10 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.25 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 8.35 Mio Mao. (R) (T) 8.40 City of Friends. (R) (T) 8.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 9.10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. (R) (T) 9.25 Angelina Ballerina. (R) (T) 9.40 Rupert Bear.

(R) (T) 10.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 10.15 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 10.30 LazyTown. (R) (T) 11.00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 11.10 Power Rangers: Megaforce. (T) 11.45 Slugterra. (R) (T) 12.10 Access. 12.20 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Eviction. (R) (T) 1.40 World’s Worst Holiday Horrors. (R) (T) 2.45 Police Interceptors. (R) (T) 3.45 FILM: Columbo: Murder Under Glass (1978). Crime drama, starring Peter Falk. (T) 5.10 Diagnosis Murder. (R) (T) 6.10 Diagnosis Murder. Part two of two. Mark finds himself in grave danger while trying to prove Steve’s innocence. Dick Van Dyke stars. Part of

Saturday 18th January 2014 09:00 Kick up the 80´s 10:00 Nowt but the 90´s 12:00 Back to the 70´s 14:00 Sport Zone with Kevin Reardon, incl Darts with Paul Durrant at 3pm and Rresults roundup at 6pm 19:00 The Live Lounge 21:00 Calder´s Confessions 23:00 Al Walser´s Weekly Top 20 00:00 Exite Overnight.

19th JANUARY

7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 8.35 Match of the Day. Including highlights of Liverpool v Aston Villa.

(R) (T) 10.00 The Andrew Marr Show. With Vladimir Putin. (T) 11.00 The Big Questions. From the Oasis Academy MediaCityUK in Salford. (T) 12.00 Sunday Politics. Presented by Andrew Neil.

(T) 1.15 MOTD2 Extra. With Mark Chapman and the Match of the Day team. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.15 Moving On. Drama, starring Christine Tremarco and Richard Armitage. (R) (T) 3.00 Bargain Hunt. From Shropshire. (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. A country retreat in Hampshire. (R) (T) 4.45 Lifeline.

Actor Patrick Stewart appeals for funds on behalf of Combat Stress. (T) 4.55 Songs of Praise. Diane Louise Jordan meets people who work at night. (T)

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Swashbuckling adventure, starring Luke Pasqualino. (T) 11.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Match of the Day 2. Mark Chapman reviews the latest Premier League action, featuring Chelsea v Manchester United at Stamford Bridge and Swansea City v Tottenham Hotspur at the Liberty Stadium. (T) 12.25 The Revolution Will Be Televised. Dale Maily attends the G8 summit. (T) 12.55 FILM: Shifty (2008). Drama, starring Riz Ahmed. (T) 2.20 Weatherview. (T) 2.25 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.45 FILM: Blessed (2008). Drama, starring James Nesbitt. (T) 9.05 Monty Don’s French Gardens.

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Kitchen Best Bites. (T) 12.30 The Great Sport Relief Bake Off. (R) (T) 1.30 The Great Sport Relief Bake Off. With Alistair McGowan, Rochelle Humes, Doon Mackichan and Helen Skelton. Last in the series. (R) (T) 2.30 Live Snooker: The Masters. The opening eight frames of the final from Alexandra Palace. (T) 6.15 Ski Sunday. All the news, gossip and action from the piste. (T) 7.00 Flog It! People are invited to try to make money by selling their antiques at auction. (T) 8.00 Live Snooker: The Masters. Hazel Irvine presents concluding coverage of the final from Alexandra Palace, London. Subsequent programmes subject to change. (T) 12.00 FILM: A Serious Man (2009). Black comedy, starring Michael Stuhlbarg. (T) 1.40 Sign Zone: Countryfile. John Craven explores the Surrey countryside favoured by Arthur Conan Doyle. 2.35 Sign Zone: Holby City. Jac and Jonny struggle to cope. (R) (T) 3.35 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 CITV: Pat & Stan. Animated fun with the dog-and-hippo duo.

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Jessica takes a teaching position in New York. (R) (T) 12.20 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 12.30 Inside the National Trust.. (T) 1.25 The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. Steve Irwin visits a Kent zoo. (R) (T) 2.25 Catchphrase. Game show, hosted by Stephen Mulhern. (R) (T) 3.10 Splash! Paul Young, Dan Osborne, Patrick Monahan, Danielle Lloyd and Penny Mordaunt take part. (R) (T) 4.40 FILM: Dr No (1962). James Bond spy thriller, starring Sean Connery. (T)

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The death-defying new craze of urban free-climbing, where daredevils scale cranes and buildings without safety equipment and hang hundreds of feet above the ground. (T) 11.00 FILM: Haywire (2011). Premiere. Action thriller, starring Gina Carano.

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Romantic comedy, starring Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton.

(T) 5.55 FILM: Sweet Home Alabama (2002). Romantic comedy, starring Reese Witherspoon and Josh Lucas. (T) 8.00 FILM: Legally Blonde (2001). A dizzy teenager enrols at Harvard to try to prove to her ex-boyfriend that she is not stupid, but finds herself out of her depth. Comedy, with Reese Witherspoon and Luke Wilson. Edited for language. (T) 9.55 5 News Weekend. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother. The remaining housemates embark on their final week, knowing only one of them can be crowned Celebrity Big Brother winner on Friday night. (T) 11.00 FILM: The Lake House (2006). Romantic fantasy, starring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves. (T) 12.55 Help! I’m 16 But Look 60: Extraordinary People. 1.55 SuperCasino. 4.05 Living with ADHD: Louis Smith. 5.00 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 5.20 Make It Big. 5.50 Roary the Racing Car. 6.00 Angels of Jarm. 6.05 Hana’s Helpline. 6.20 Angels of Jarm. 6.25 The Funky Valley Show.

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Property for Rent PILAR DE LA HORADADA. 2 Bed 2 bath townhouse in quiet cul-de-sac location. Modern, comfortable furnishings, English TV, communal pool, short walk to town 425 eur inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553.

(89769) FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA Good sized 2 bed 1 bath apartment ideal for long term living.

Door to hallway has 2nd bedroom leading off. Good sized separate kitchen which is fully equipped and has galleria leading off. Lounge diner has patio doors with a good sized balcony.

Archway from lounge leads to full bathroom with external window and spacious master bedroom with large window providing plenty of natural light.

English TV, communal pool. 375 Euros per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (88757) CAMPOAMOR/ZODIACO APARTMENTS. Spacious apartment on first floor. Consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, good sized kitchen with space for dishwasher, balcony off lounge, English TV, communal pool 400 euro including bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (89234) JACARILLA. 3 Bed, 2 bath apartment. Good sized separate kitchen with external patio off, large balcony with views over orange groves. UK TV, air-con, communal pool 395 euro. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (88686) Property for rent. San Javier, Semidetached house in the country, 3 bedrooms, generous sized kitchen. Close to town & beach.

450 euro pcm + bills.Call 659 615 240 refJD (67008) Through time wasting, again available LOVELY DETACHED one bedroom cottage - amongst the orange trees - close to San Miguel. Large open plan lounge with woodburner. Fenced garden both sides. Ideal for dogs. 2 small outhouses and splash pool. 350 Euro per month plus bills CAll 687 041 551 (67006) LONG LET Los Dolses 2 bed 2 bath Apartment - air conditioning in all rooms, Sat TV , overlooking green area. 5 mins walk to Commercial Centre and school CALL 680 526 273 (67005)

Property for Sale 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse, furnished with air con. In the much sought after Zenia Golf II, which is within walking distance to all of La Zenia amenities and a short walk to the beach.149,950 euros For further information on this property please call 968 971 860.

(91768) 3 bed, 2 bath semi-detached townhouse in the heart of La Zenia.

Only 1000 metres to the beach.

Fully furnished with air-conditioning. Within immediate walking distance to the many amenities offered in La Zenia. These properties are much sought after and offer excellent rental potential 179,950 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860. (91773) 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Marbella

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bungalow, situated in the San Jose development in Cabo Roig.

Excellent links to the N-332, the AP7 motorway, La Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre and close to all amenities. Close to local Church and just a few minutes walk to sandy beaches. The property is furnished, alarmed and includes air-conditioning and satelite TV. 89,500 Euro. Call 968 971 860. (91819) Two Bedroom, one bathroom duplex apartment with patio and off road parking. Fully furnished, SAT TV and air con throughout.

The property is within walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros Call 968 971 860 for more information (91820) Brand new 3 bed, 2 bath penthouse apartment in the bustling town of Los Montesinos. With magnificent panoramic views over the salt lakes. Private roof top solarium and optional underground parking. 89,950 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (91779) Beautiful and modern Hair & Beauty Salon located in San Miguel de Salinas, in a busy area, close to the post office and the San Miguel School. 125 square meters, full kitchen / galeria, additional beauty room for treatments, and a bathroom. All hair dressing tools and furniture included, in excellent conditions.

Great oportunity commercial unit for any business due to location and size. (109550) LA MANGA - Immaculate 2 bed, 2 bath apartment. Fully-furnished.

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Close to beaches and Veneziola Golf. 2nd floor. Reduced for quick sale. 125.500 Euro. Tel 626 253 569. (90187) Situated in Los Altos is this lovely three bed, two bath townhouse has sea views. A newly fitted kitchen and open lounge. Air con and communal pool area. 92,500 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (91882) Three bed, two bath town house in lovely quiet location but only 600 metres to La Zenia beach.

Stunning views of La Zenia bay.

Fully furnished with SAT TV, off road parking and communal pool.

149,950 euros. Call 96 897 1860 for details. (91877) Beautiful Town House (corner plot), 3 bed, 2 Bath, situated in Conjunto Residencial Valencia, surrounded by green areas, comm. pools, tennis court and security guard. well manteined and recently fully furnished.

Garden in front, side and back of the property.Close to Villamartin Golf Course. For viewing please call 96-673-00-57. (109101) Beautiful Semi detached villa located in Torreta Florida, 3 bed, 2 bath,garage, large plot, lovely garden area, fully furnished and walking distance to Torrevieja city. Must view tel. 966-73-0057.

(109105) This outstanding detached property in Quesada with it’s own privet pool and beautiful surroundings.

On the market for 249,500 Euro with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms is one of the best buys you will find. Tel 96 897 1860.

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This classic bungalow, 2 bedroom, 2 Bathroom with huge terraces, very spacious rooms and bedrooms is a BARGAIN. On the market at only 160.500 Euros, the owner is selling the property with all furniture and contents included. Viewing essential! For further information, please call +34 96 897 1860. (101564) A modern and spacious townhouse in the beautiful and historic village of Jacarilla. The townhouse has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a modern lounge. The villa has a bright yet spacious kitchen with plenty of storage space. To be sold unfurnished. 109,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101552) A large Emerald Isle semi detached property which also has the benefit of 2 beautiful conservatories.

The property boasts 2 beds and 2 baths, lounge, kitchen and an integral garage which also acts as a great storage area. There is also a large solarium area which has sea views and benefits from the morning sun. Well worth viewing. 109500 Euros. CALL 968 971 860 (101554) A 1 bedroom 1 bath lakeside semi detached house in the heart of San Luis. An opportunity to have a house in the sun which is close to all the amenities and close proximity to the famous Salt lakes which are renowned for their health benefits. This property has the potential to build 2 additional large bedrooms on the upper floor. 57,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101556) This beautiful and spacious 3 bed 2 bath bungalow has recently become available. It is situated on the outskirts of Los Montesinos in a quaint Spanish village of La Herrada.

Communal Pool and garden area.

To be sold fully furnished. CALL 968 971 860 (101551) 2 / 3 bed, 2 bath townhouse. In immmaculate condition with walk-in wardrobe, A/C, sat TV, wood burner in the lounge.

Walking distance to La Fuente CC, Mercadona and to two golf courses. EUR 105.750. Tel. 96 897 1860. (100820) 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse in the Golden Zenia development.

Fully furnished. Excellent condition. Sat TV, internet and telephone. Walking distance to all of the La Zenia amenities and the beach. Lovely communal pool.

Just 124.950 Euro. Tel 96 897 1860. (100822) 3 bed, 3 bath detached townhouse in gated urbanisation. Key ready with fitted kitchen and preinstalled A/C. Underground park-

ing, lovely communal pool area.

In the heart of La Zenia, close to all amenities and the beach. EUR 134,500. Tel. 96 897 1860.

(100811) This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath semi-detached villa is situated in a private gated community in the heart of La Zenia. The villa has the use of a communal pool and private parking. 15 minutes walk to the golden sands of La Zenia and close to all the amenities in the area including the new La Zenia Boulevard. EUR 175.000.

Tel. 96 897 1860. (101537) Amazing opportunity! Detached villa, 5 Bed, 4 bath, 2 kitchens, super large rooms, 385 mt2 in 215 mt2 plot, ideal to have your own business in the property, all fully furnished to a high standard, garage underbuild, storage room, party room, hair dresser room with equipment, enormous roof ideal for a chill out area. Price has incredibly reduced for a quick sale! 230.000 Euros.

Contact for viewing: 96-673-0057. (139990) Beautiful property just behind the Villamartin Golf Course, very well mantained, 3 bed, 2 Bath, large patios and solarium, sunny all day, jacuzzy in front garden, open views, storage area, lovely community swimming-pool.

Walking distance to Villamartin Plaza. Must view, please call 96673-00-57 (109129) These frontline 1,2 and 3 Bedroom apartments start from 106,000 euros, finished to a very high standard with all modern appliances.Incredible views across the beautiful Mar Menor and only 30 metres from the beach.These properties are only a short walk into the heart of Los Alcazares an old style Spanish seaside town.Within minutes of several top quality golf courses.call 968 971 860 for more information of this fantastic opportunity to purchase front line!!! (100861) Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath semidetached villa in Blue Lagoon.

Lovely furniture and well maintained. Large plot, satellite TV, internet, security grills, central heating. This property has a communal pool and is just a short walk to local schools, bars, and restaurants. To view, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102363) This 2 bed, 2 bath South-East facing bungalow comes with private driveway and side garden. It has a front patio area and a private solarium. It has marble floors throughout, a fireplace, air-conditioning, and comes fully furnished. The property is in a secure, gated urbanisation and

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enjoys the benefit of a communal pool. It is close to all the local amenities of Playa Flamenca.

EUR 125.000. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860.

(102359) This detached villa is situated in Blue Lagoon. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and comes fully furnished. It has a glazed in conservatory, private solarium, and off-road parking, as well as ample storage areas. It is on a 250m2 plot. EUR 149.500. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102360) This 2 bed, 2 bath property is located in La Cinuelica, Los Altos. It is a top-floor corner apartment with private pool, BBQ, and patio area. The property comes fully furnished with an underground parking space with storage unit. It has integrated air-conditioning throughout. There is a utility room, front terrace, and large private solarium with sea views. There is also a communal pool. The property is located close to all the local amenities of Punta Prima. EUR 125.000. For further details please call +34 96 897 1860. (102358) This well-maintained 2 bed, 2 bath top-floor duplex is located just a few minutes from local amenities and the Los Dolses school. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102354) This property is located in the vibrant urbanisation of Entre Naranjos, home of the fabulous Vistabella Golf Course. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property is very well-maintained and comes fully furnished. It is just a short walk to amenities.

There is a communal pool which enjoys all year round sunshine.

For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860 for details.

(102351) Amazing 4 bed, 3 bath top floor apartment, sea views of the beautiful La Zenia Beach, 280 mt2 property, 30 mt2 Terrace, private solarium upstairs (as big as the property), lovely commu. pool with artificial grass, great opportunity for investment or permanent living. A few meters from the beach and all amenities.

Price: 298.700 Euros. Call 96673-00-57. (139984) Great apartment in the city of Torrevieja,in Calle San Miguel de Salinas, 3 bed, 1 bath, large rooms to the exterior, brand new wood floor, new kitchen, a lot of light, hidromassage bath, 2 balconies, second line from Acequion beach. You cannot miss this opportunity, price: 73.200 euro, for viewings please

call 96-673-00-57. (139977) Amazing oportunity! Torrevieja, 3 bed, 2 bath apartment, security door, indep. kitchen, oak wook carpentry finish, large dinning area, terrace, close to all amenities and the Marina. Price: 50.000 Euros!, call Tel. 96-6730057.

(139976) Torrevieja, apartment in the centre, Calle Caballero de Rodas, 2 bed, 1 bath, short walking distance to the beach and all the services.

Built in 1998, 69m2 Price: 60.000 €. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. (139972) Beautiful ground floor apartment in Playa Flamenca, 2 bed 2 bath in a gated community. Tropical gardens and lovely swimming pool area, tennis court, basket court & children play area. Air cond. in all rooms, 127 m2 terrace, interrior m2: 87m2. Fully furnished. Price: 125.000 Euros.

To view please call: 96-673-0057. (139970) 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa on 300m2 private plot. Fully furnished with salt lake and sea views from the large roof solarium. Includes air-conditioning, sat TV and open fire. Large private pool. Situated in a lovely gated community and near to all amenities. 185.000 Euro. Call 968 971 860 for details. (101131) This 2 bed 2 bath ground floor duplex in lovely condition.

Furnished . A/Con. Sat TV. Very large corner plot with beautiful established gardens. Includes a hot tub. One of the nicest apartments in the area. Call 96 897 1860. (101132) 3 bed, 2 bath detached key-ready villa on private plot. Within walking distance of Los Montesinos town and all amenities. Reduced from 215,000 Euro for quick sale. Interior build size of 100m2. 125,000 Euro. Call 968 971 860. (101134) Two bed, one bath first floor apartment in La Zenia. Fully furnished, sat TV, off-road parking, and beautiful views of the communal pool and the Med. The property is in a perfect location for walking to the beach and the new La Zenia Boulevard shopping precinct.Reduced price for quick sale!: 80.000 Euros. Tel 96 897 1860. (101159) 2 bed, 1 1/2 bath Battenburg townhouse situated in Bosque de Las Lomas, Villamartin. The property

comes furnished with Sat TV. Close to all amenities and use of 2 communal pools. Situated between 4 Championship golf courses. Best priced Battenburg in the area. 76,750 euro. Call 968 971 860. (101172) This is a south-facing quad house, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, fullyfurnished, with A/Con and Sat TV. Magnificent sea views from the roof solarium and the property is walking distance to the beach and Cabo Roig Strip.

Communal pool. This is a fantastic example of this type of property. 124,950 Euro. Call 968 971 860 for details. (101474) South facing top floor duplex. 3 bed, 2 bath. Air-con, sat TV, furnished. Gated community in the heart of La Zenia. Close to amenties and beach. Communal pool.

106,500 Euro. Tel 968 971 860.

(101483) South facing quad house, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, in lovely condition. The property includes air/con, Sat TV and cental heating as well as a conservatory, garden, balcony and sea view.

Access to a communal pool.

Close to all amenities in the heart of Playa Flamenca. Now 84.995 Euros for a quick sale!. Tel 96673-0-57. (101484) This 3 bed, 2 bath house is between the lovely village of San Miguel de Salinas and Torremendo.

Quiet urbanisation. Separate kitchen and utility room. A/C, garage and partly-completed underbuild. Front and rear garden and a large solarium with lake and mountain views. Tel 96 897 1860. (101490) This top floor duplex, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, is on the edge of Playa Flamenca,so is close to all amenities and the new Shopping Centre. It is fully furnished in light, bright colours and has Sat TV. It is south-west facing with a terrace. There is access to 2 communal pools and amazing sea views from the large solarium. 79,950 euros. Call 968 971 860. (101502) Detached villa on a 400m2 plot with 275m2 build. In the heart of Blue Lagoon. Close to all amenities. 4 beds (3 double, 1 single), 2 baths, (2 beds and 1 bath in the self-contained unit, along with a living and dining area, on the top floor). Closed in conservatory, C/H, sat TV, two terraces, swimming pool, garage, underbuild and utility room. Stunning sea views. 195,000 Euro. Call 968 971 860. (101503)

End of terrace 2 storey semidetatched house in the heart of La Zenia. Lovely gated community with a well maintained pool area.

It has 2 beds, 1 1/2 bathrooms, a kitchen with utility room and a balcony off one of the bedrooms.

It has a small front and side garden and an allocated car parking space. It will be sold semi-furnished. This property would make an excellent rental investment. 125,000 euros. Call 968 971 860. (101508) This traditional bungalow is on a quiet lane in the Montezenia area of La Zenia and has 4 double bedrooms, a bathroom, a small, rustic kitchen, living room, a south facing terrace (with storage) and a solarium with sea views. There would be room for a pool in the large area at the front of the property. Low community fees.Reduced price!. Call 968 971 860 (101510) This south facing detatched Villa is in a quiet community between the traditional Spanish villages of San Miguel de Salinas and Torremendo. It has a private pool and garage, alarm system, an open fire place in the lounge, 3 bedrooms (the master is ensuite), 2 bathrooms in total, panel radiators in all rooms, 2 terraces plus a roof Solarium with lovely lake views. 179,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

(101513) Detached 2 bed, 2 bath property in El Galan. Priced for quick sale.

Call 96 897 1860 for duther details. (101577) This beautiful detached property with 4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms, currently on the market for 172,500 Euros with a complete under build. This property is defiantly worth a viewing.

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Top floor duplex apartment in the heart of Playa Flamenca. Close to all amenities and the new Commercial Centre. 2 bed, 1 bath, A/C, sat TV and open kitchen. Sold furnished. Large solarium with sea views, shaded terrace and front garden. Access to a communal pool. 92,500 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (101524) Lovely 3 bed, 1 1/2 bath townhouse. Access to a communal pool. Large front patio / terrace and roof solarium. Sold furnished. A/C, sat TV and lots of storage. 5 minutes walk to local amenities. On a bus route and 10 minutes walk to Santiago de la Ribera beach and the Mar Menor.

Close to San Javier airport.

125,950 Euro. Call 968 971 860.

(101525) Lovely 2 bed, 2 bath ground floor corner apartment in the heart of Los Dolses.With air con throughout, in immaculate condition and overlooks the stunning pool area.

Walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros For more information please call 968 971 860 (91842) Situated in Punta Prima this 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom Penthouse apartment with sea views. This is in prime location for all amenities and is a short walk to the beach.

This very large apartment is in excellent condition and must be seen. 149,950 Euros Call 968 971 860 (91845) 3 bed, 2 Bath detached villa furnished to a very high standard.

Over 200m2 with plenty of room for a pool. This immaculate property comes with Air/Con, Sat TV and alarm system. Only 3kms to the Spanish town of San Miguel de Salinas.

RECENTLY REDUCED TO 142,500 euros.

For more information on this lovely property call 968 971 860.

(91846) 2 Bed, 2 bath Penthouse Duplex on a corner plot situated in the Dream Hills 2 development.

Close to all amenities, furnished to a very good standard, fantastic views from then larger than average roof top solarium and also overlooks the communal pool area. Air-con and SAT TV included. This lovely property is priced to sell. 99,750 Euros Tel 968 971 860 (91928) South facing 2 / 3 bed, 2 bath semidetached property is in excellent condition. Fully furnished, sat TV, off-road parking, garden.

Private solarium with views overlooking the beautiful natural countryside. Walking distance to the local amenities. Fantastic price of 94,950 euros. Call 968 971 860. (91938)

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2 bed, 2 bathroom South-West facing townhouse. Overlooks the communal swimming pool.

Alarm, air-con, sat TV. fully furnished to a high standard. Euro 79,950. Call 968 971 860.

(100860) 3 bed, 2 bath property in immaculate condition. Furnished to a very high standard. Walking distance to the new La Zenia shopping centre and all local amenities. Overlooks the communal pool with sea views from the balcony and roof solarium. Air-con throughout and Sat TV. 139,500 Euro. Call 968 971 860. (101124) 2 bed, 2 bath quad. Fully furnished and includes air-con and sat TV. Off-road parking. In excellent condition. Just a short walk to all amenities. Communal pool and in quiet location. 106,000 Euro.

Call 968 971 860. (101122) Penthouse apartment . South facing and comes fully furnished.

Walking distance to the beach and all local amenities. Only a short walk into Torrevieja and the Marina. In a gated community and use of a communal pool. For a quick sale 58.000 Euros. Tel 968 971 860 (101141) 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in the heart of Cabo Roig. N332 beachside.

Furnished. A/C and sat TV. Underground parking. Incredible pool and sea views from the balcony. Short walk to the beach and all amenities. Euro 139,950. Call 968 971 860. (100887) 2 bed 1 Bath ground floor apartment. Furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V walking distance to all amenities and 15 mins to the beach.Off road parking and use of a communal pool. 95,000 euro Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100884) 2 bed 1 Bath ground floor apartment in Los Altos.Fully furnished and includes Sat T.V and ducted A/C and also a double glazed front seating area overlooking the garden.Only a short walk to all amenities and the beach. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100877) 2 bed, 1 bath South-facing apartment. Overlooks the pool and has sea views from the balcony. Fully furnished with A/Con and sat TV. Underground parking. In the heart of Cabo Roig. Walking distance to the beach. 99,750 Euro.

Call 968 971 860. (101123) Beautiful Quad-Villa with 2 beds and 2 baths. Furnished to a very high standard with A/C, alarm and Sat TV. In a lovely gated community. Lovely sea views from the solarium, and is walking distance to all amenities. fantastic communal pool area, this is a great example of this sort of property.

REDUCED TO 107,000 EUR. Tel 968 971 860 (100865) 3 bed 2 bath detached villa is fully furnished and comes with its own private swimming pool. Property has an underbuild which has been legally renovated to create a separate 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 kitchen apartment with its own private entrance. The newly renovated underbuild is included in the deeds. The property is in walking

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167,500 euros call 968 971 860.

(100856) Situated in Torremendo, San Miguel de las Salinas is this lovely 4 bed, 3 bath detached Villa with private pool and beautiful views to the countryside. Open fireplace, and Air Con with also all white goods. On 290m2 plot with off road parking only 4.5kms from San miguel and 2kms from Torremendo.Just reduced eur 162,500 eur. Call 667 592 467 (100853) Beautiful ground floor apartment.

Front Line beach in La Zenia. In a gated and secure complex with incredible views across La Zenia bay you literally walk off your terrace and on to the beach.Fully furnished to a high standard this is a unique property because of its proximity to the beach.This is a property that has to be seen.eur 259,750 call 968 971 860.

(100855) 3 bed 2 bath Penthouse in the very popular Molino Blanco Development, fully furnished and also Sat T.V and A/Con. Overlooks the park area and has lovely sea views from the balcony and roof solarium. Only a 1000 metres from La Zenia beach and has access to all of the local amenities.eur 99,750 call 968 971 860 (100852) This is a 3 or 4 bed, 2 bath quad bungalow. Fully-furnished and includes air-conditioning, central heating and satellite TV. Lovely sea views from the roof solarium on which there is a shed and closed-in conservatory with an additional bedroom and shower room. The 4th bedroom / study has its own entrance. The property is only a short walk to all amenities. It also has use of a lovely communal pool. Reduced to sell. 99.000 Euro. Call +34 96 897 1860 to view. (100846) 2 bed 1/1/2 bath townhouse. South facing and is in the gated community of Colinas De La Zenia.It has A/con,Sat T.V and comes fully furnished.The property overlooks the communal pool area, sea views from the main bedroom balcony.Only a short walk to all amenities and the beach.eur 103,950 call 968 971 860. (100844) 3 bed 2 Bath detached villa. South facing in lovely condition. A/con throughout and comes fully furnished to a high standard.The property overlooks a beautiful communal pool and has views across the countryside and to the sea.It is only a short drive to San Miguel and Villamartin.eur 239,950 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (100843) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297) 3/4 bedroom, 2 bathroom quad villa on a corner plot, part furnished. In very good order and in a gated community with a lovely pool area. Potential to create 4th bedroom on covered in Solarium.

Walking distance to all amenities in Playa Flamenca. 89,000 euros.

Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100848) 2 bed, 2 bath top-floor duplex, furnished to a high standard and includes Air-conditioning and satellite TV. South-facing and has a large private roof solarium. The large balcony is fully doubleglazed which makes a lovely sitting area. Use of 2 communal swimming pools. 92.750,00 Euro. Call +34 96 897 1860.

(100840) Detached Villa on a 900m2 plot with lovely established garden and private pool area. Furnished to a high standard and to include air con and SAT TV. In a quiet location but only a short distance to all amenities. 232,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92306) This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse is situated in Las Chismosas, Playa Flamenca. It comes furnished and includes airconditioning and satellite TV. The upstairs bathroom has a hydromassage bath. The property is in lovely condition and only a short walk from all amenities. It has three terraces which enjoy all-day sunshine and a communal pool. There is also the option to purchase an underground car parking space. Priced at just 89.950 Euro for a quick sale.

Please call 0034 96 897 1860 for further details. (92307) 3 Bed, 2 bath semi detached house, south facing for all year round sunshine. Partly furnished with SAT TV, short walk to many amenities. Two lovely communal pool areas. A lovely house and viewing is recommended. reduced to 107,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92308) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom.

Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) 2 bed, 2 bath quad house situated in the very popular area of Torre de la Horadada. Open lounge, airconditioning and satellite TV and within walking distance to the many amenities and the beautiful beach and Marina. Communal pool area and views to the sea.

144.950,00 Euro. Call +34 96 897 1860 for details. (92332) Beautiful Detached Villa has 3 beds and 2 baths. South facing with air con SAT TV and a full central heating system. On a 400m2 plot with a beautiful 10 x 5 private pool with a fantastic waterfall.Lovely private roof solarium with views across la Zenia bay,this property should be seen. 259,750 euros call 667 592 467 (92615) South facing 2 bed, 1 bath Marbella bungalow. In fantastic condition and furnished to a very high standard. Includes air-conditioning and satellite TV. Private roof solarium with sea views, offroad parking and plenty of garden

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space. Within walking distance of all amenities. Reduced to 98.000,00 Euro. Call +34 96 897 1860. (92673) Lovely 2 bed, 1 1/2 bathroom Townhouse situated in La Florida. South facing with front and rear balconies for all year round sunshine,also has front and rear garden areas. Two communal pool areas and only a short walk to the popular Emerald Isle complex. 74,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 (92674) 2 bed, 1 bath Battenburg style townhouse in the popular Cabo Roig area. Furnished with airconditioning and Sat TV. The rear courtyard has been converted into an extended kitchen. Use of four communal pools and walking distance to all amenities and the beach. JUST REDUCED 87,500 Euro. Call 96 673 0057.

(92675) A stunning quad villa in playa golf property with 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom and large garden just a short walk from bars and the bus and only a 5 mins drive to the beach 115,000 euros contact Ian on 644 115 988 (96290) 2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a lovely home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over looking community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000 euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high standard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on 634 043 697 (96294) Ground Floor 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom Apartment. Fully Furnished

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and Includes Air Con and SAT TV. It has off-road parking and overlooks the Marquesa Golf Course literally front-line views.

The property is in lovely condition. 69,950 euros call 667 592 467 (96311) Two Bedroom, two bathroom Attached Bungalow situated in La Florida. South facing with views to the sea from two double glazed conservatories and also the solarium. Fully furnished SAT TV and close to all amenities. It is also only walking distance to the popular Emerald Isle complex. 106,950 euros call 667 592 467 (96314) 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, south facing detached villa. Furnished to high standard with A/C, Sat TV. The property has a beautiful private pool area with all day sunshine. Located in the heart of Playa Flamenca and has access to all ameminities. EUR 264,950.

Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

(96319) This beautiful 2 bed, 1 bath top floor South-facing duplex is located in the vibrant urbanisation of Al Andaluz in La Florida.

It is just 20 minutes walk to beautiful Blue Flag sandy beaches and a short drive to championship golf courses and all ammenities (supermarkets, restaurants and bars, schools, hospitals, and local markets). It has a large sun terrace which receives the sun all day. This property is priced at Euro 75.000 to sell quickly. For further details, please call 96 897 1860. (101572) Well maintained detached property in El Galan. 3 bed, 2 bathroom.

Call 96 897 1860 for further details. (101578) This beautifully maintained front line property has stunning views of Cabo Roig marina, La Manga, and the Mediterranean sea. It has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, as well as a small office, games area, and private swimming pool.

Set in a lovely urbanisation which is well managed by the community of owners. Similar properties fetch around 240,000 Euro annual short-term and holiday rental income and are well sought after. For further details, please call 0034 96 897 1860.

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Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa in Los Balcones. Private swimming pool and spacious 800m2 grounds. This property catches the sun all day. It has stunning views of the Torrevieja salt lake and Mediterranean sea. The top floor is used for general living and the ground floor (underbuild) has a single garage with additional unused space for storage or another room. Fully furnished, air-conditioning, satellite TV, and security. For further information, please call +34 96 897 1860.

(101989) This quad property is located in San Luis, close to all amenities.

Built in 1997, the property is being sold fully-furnished with hot / cold air-conditioning, satellite TV, and telephone. It has offroad parking and there are external storage areas on the top terrace and at the side of the property. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (101992) We are proud to offer this rare opportunity to purchase a piece of Paradise! This luxury 8 bedroom family home is a front-line treasure with majestic views of the Mediterranean Sea, the old Cabo Roig marina, Campoamor, and La Manga. The property is on a beautifully maintained 1.200m2 plot in one of the most exclusive parts of the Cabo Roig peninusular. From the gardens there are steps down to stunnning sandy beaches and the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea. For further details about this property or to arrange a viewing,

please call +34 96 673 0057.

(109122) This two bedroom, one bathroom ground floor apartment is just a one minute walk from the glorious sandy beaches of La Zenia and Cala Capitan in Cabo Roig.

The property is second-line to the Mediterranean Sea. It has it’s own off-road parking space and is on a secure, gated urbanisation which has beautiful green area and communal pool. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (109123) Amazing detached villa in Pliego, Murcia. 5.000 square meter plot.

Villa surrounded by fruit trees and fanstastic views of the countryside and mountains. 4 Bed, 3 Bath, private swimming- pool, summer BBQ kitchen, air cond, security. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. (109126) Brand new, 2 Bed, 2 bath walking distance to the new La Zenia Boulevard. Beautiful green areas within the urbanization, children play area, infinity comm.pool, jacuzzy (heated water in the winter months). Ideal investment home. For viewing contact: 96673-00-57. (109130) Front line apartment in Punta Prima, 3 bed, 2 baht, south facing in a lovely and quiet urbanization, surrounded by green areas.Building with lift. Walking distance to the beach and all amenities. This is an ideal investment for rental or permanent home. Special price for a quick sale. Contact 96-673-00-57.

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Monday, 13th January, 2014 Beautiful property in San Cayetano, Murcia. 3 Bed, 2 Bath, fully furnished, lovely com. swimming-pool, very well mantained. Quiet area, must view.

Contact 96-673-00-57. (109138) Large apartment in Punta Prima, sea views, 3 bed, 2 bath, large terrace, air cond. quiet area, low comm. fees, well mantained, fully furnished, good investment, please contact: 96673-00-57.

(109514) Lovely 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in Roco del Mar, sea views, south facing, fantastic comm. pool in a green area, walking distance to restaurants and all amenities.

Contact: 96-673-00-57. (109515) Beautiful property; 2 bed plus conservatory, 2 bath, in a gated urbanization with lovely green areas and 2 comm. pools, air cond. Large solarium, 80 mt2 corner plot. Very well mantained, 3 min. from Habaneras shopping centre. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. (109523) Cabo Roig, 3 Bed, 3 Bath property in a quiet and beautiful urbanization surrounded by green areas and beautiful swimming-pool.

Independet studio downstairs.For viewing please contact: 96-67300-57. (109516) Semi-Detacthed property in La Torreta Florida, 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 400 m2 plot , large terrace, lake views from the large solarium, sunny all year round, garage (possible 3rd bedroom), central heating, fully furnished. For viewing please contact: 96-673-

00-57. (109518) Detached property close to Torrevieja and Habaneras shopping centre, 3 bed, 2 bath, beautiful garden, 1.000 mt2 plot, quite area, garage, lovely swimmingpool. Contact for viewing: 96673-00-57. (109519) Detached villa, 800 mt2 plot, 3 bed, 2 bath, private pool, garage, large garden area with lovely BBQ with garden kitchen, well mantained, fully furnished. For viewing please contact: 96-67300-57. (109520) This stunning FRONT-LINE Spanish property in Cabo Roig is on a plot of around 270sqm. The property has a total build area of around 180sqm which includes an underground garage. The property is in a sought-after urbanisation and has exquisite views of the Cabo Roig marina from all terraces. It has a private pool as well as access to a communal swimming pool. The property has fantastic rental potential.

It can sleep 8 people comfortably and is usually fully occupied during the Summer months where it achieves WEEKLY rental income of around 1.000,00 Euro. For further details, please call 0034 96 897 1860. (109521) Amazing detached villa in a quiet urbanization, own pool with lovely BBQ and garden area, fantastic views to the salt lakes and gree areas,independet apartment upstairs, sunny all day, very well mantained, close to all amenities.

For viewing please call: 96-67300-57. (109522)

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This 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow is located in the sought after area of Playa Flamenca on the Costa Blanca in Spain. It is South-facing and enjoys all day sunshine.

This Spanish property has a large garden area for outdoor living, ample storage space, an interior of approximately 80m2, air-conditioning for the summer months, and heating for the winter months. The property is within walking distance to all amenities such as bars, restaurants, supermarkets, and a well equipped municipal sports centre. It is also just a short distance from the local schools. This is a very wellpriced Spanish property and represents a good solid long-term real estate investment. For further details about this Spanish property or to arrange a viewing, please call 0034 96 673 0057. (109525) Amazing brand new Semi detached, 3 bed, 2 bath with windows, kitchen fully fitted, built in wardrobes in all bedrooms (2 downstairs), located in a gated community, high standard building materials, own parking space in the plot, private huge solarium, 2 comm. pools with natural grass, children play area, both swimming pools have a jacuzzy, community library, really beautiful and very well maintained. The urbanization is located within walking distance to the commercial centre La Zenia Boulevard, supermarkets, Saturday Playa Flamenca market, restaurants and all amenities. This is a perfect investment. Price: 139.500

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Euros. For viewing, please call 96-673-00-57. (139991) Lovely 2 bed 1 bath ground floor apartment in Los Altos, large front and back terraces, south facing, very well mantained, close the the comm. pool, air cond, fully furnished,close to a supermarket and a commercial centre, great offer for quick sale!

(109528) This popular Bar and Restaurant is for sale. Working bar and kitchen with good client base that has been built up in the last 5 and half years. The Bar is in total 200 square meters. The public area is 90 square meters and has 38 covers inside and 32 covers outside on the front and rear terrace. It is a very versitile place that at present has a variety of regular events going on from line dancing to art classes and a regular quiz.

Upstairs (which has been not been reformed) is 50 square meters and can be used for hire for private meetings, etc. It is a hub of the community and used by local businesses. To view please contact 96 673 0057.

(109530) Three bed, two bathroom apartment for sale in San Miguel. This property comes full furnished. It has views of the local sports facilities and the Torrevieja salt lakes. Well maintained and priced to sell quickly. Was 98.000,00 Euro. Now just 62.950,00 Euro for quick sale.

Please call 0034 96 673 0057 for further details. (109586)

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IN THE BUNKER WITH ‘MICK THE GRIP’ A LITTLE BIT of American golfing history. One of the oldest golf clubs in the U.S: St. Andrew’s (note the apostrophe) was established in 1888 at Yonkers, New York. The founders called themselves the "Apple Tree Gang" because of the trees dotted around their course.

Prestigious members included millionaire philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.

St. Andrew’s was founded by two emigrants from Dunfermline, John Reid and Robert Lockhart. On a business trip home in 1887 Lockhart bought some clubs from Old Tom Morris’s shop in St Andrews and took them back to America in a golf box.

His son Sydney in 1929 remembered unscrewing the lid and taking out ‘ten or a dozen clubs and two dozen gutta percha balls packed in sawdust. My father showed them to his friends in the Yonkers Tennis Club.’ The “funny hooked sticks” excited great curiosity and the members wanted to experiment with them. A 3 hole layout was established, extended to 6 holes on a cow pasture, then 8, 9 and 12 holes. The rest, as they say, is history.

Gutta Percha golfballs were made by boiling and then moulding the natural latex from Malaysian rubber trees. The Gutty replaced the Feathery, a leather casing stuffed with feathers, as it was easier and cheaper to make. Original Gutties had a smooth surface, but golfers

soon noted that they flew better after a few rounds had produced nicks or cuts. They had a tendency to break up in flight, and a player was allowed to take his next stroke from the spot where the largest fragment had landed!

U.S. GOLF FANS gnashed their teeth in 2013 when an Aussie and a Brit took two of their most cherished trophies and a Dane took the danegeld. Perhaps Phil Mickelson annihilating his opponents in the Open (including Lee Westwood who had been five shots up) consoled them.

Meanwhile, Lee, having relocated his family to Florida, is still waiting to win his first major, and is narked at receiving sarcastic tweets.

Never mind Lee, keep calm and carry on!

THE 25th ANNIVERSARY of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic will be held on the Majlis course of the Emirates Golf Club from 27th January to 2nd February. Scotland’s Steven Gallagher will be defending his 2013 title.

The tournament will be preceded by the Champions Challenge, an 18? hole stroke?play event featuring past winners like Tiger Woods, Ernie Els and Rory McIlroy, who held off Justin Rose by one shot to take the trophy in 2009.

A special anniversary invitation has been issued to Seve Ballesteros’s eldest son Javier, winner of last year’s amateur Madrid Open. It will revive the memory of Seve pumping his fist in celebration after winning the event in 1992.

THAT’S LIFE: One Saturday morning on the Crookhorn municipal golf course near Portsmouth I was beginning my pre?shot routine when a voice came over the tannoy: ‘Would the gentleman on the women’s tee back up to the men’s tee please.’

I was still deep in my routine, impervious to the interruption. The announcement rang out again, louder: ‘Would the MAN on the WOMEN’S tee kindly back up to the men’s tee.’

I simply ignored the request and kept concentrating. Once more, the voice yelled: ‘WOULD THE MAN ON THE WOMEN’S TEE BACK UP TO THE MEN’S TEE, PLEASE!’ I finally stopped, turned, looked through the clubhouse window directly at the person with the microphone and shouted back: ‘Would the person in the clubhouse kindly stop shouting and let me play my second shot.'

Wishing you all a great golfing New Year in 2014. Contact Mick for your regripping and repair requirements: 638 859 475.

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It seems fitting that San Miguel Golf Society traditionally holds its first game each new year at Villamartin, the flagship Quara course.

Nearly a quarter of a century ago when the society was first formed there weren’t too many courses to choose from in the area other than Villamartin and it’s still a popular venue.

It’s good to see quite a few improvements being undertaken around the course, especially to the buggy paths and access areas to the tee boxes.

Muddy and messy tracks with slippery slopes don’t add much fun to the winter golf experience; so the many new access steps and stretches of tarmac are most welcome additions.

The greens were undergoing a final trim as most of us arrived just before 10 o’clock resulting in pretty nippy surfaces which took many of the three dozen or so participants a little by surprise. The rainclouds looked as though they were going to give us all a good soaking at any minute but the day remained a dry one after a couple of early quick showers.

Sleeves of balls were won by the four NTP contenders – Peter Dobson on the 6th, Norman Padmore on the 9th, Ken Potts on the 13th and Alan MacDonald on the 17th. A very healthy card showing 36 points from guest Simon Stevens, playing off 5, was enough to earn him the day’s visitor’s prize (A very small bath towel).

Bronze division’s top three were Rob Stevens in 3rd with 27 points, Josie Potts in 2nd with 28 points and Ellen Drakesmith in top spot with 34 points. Silver winners were Marg Birtwistle in 3rd with 32 points, Capt. Steve Davis in 2nd with 33 points and Chris Hamblett (Again !!) in first place with 34 points……I hope all these wins go on your tax return, Chris!

Gold category saw three familiar names take the prizes – Ben Price with 32 in 3rd, Ken Potts with 34 in 2nd and another regular winner, Tony Smale, in top spot with 35. Congratulations to all the new year prize-winners.

The rest of January sees us visit Las Colinas, La Torre, La Finca and Bonalba – full details are at www.smgs.org or give Phil de Lacy a ring on 966 774 197 for more info – guests are made very welcome. Happy New Year to all members and families.

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New Years Resolutions By the time this edition of the newspaper is published Christmas and the New Year will be a thing of the past along with many of your own New Years Resolutions. This will not however prevent us from making a number of New Year Wishes for well known people in the world of golf, namely: Rory Mcilroy – His old clubs back Henrik Stenson –Sound financial advice Lee Westwood – short game lessons from Phil Mickelson Satellite TV – Less of a monopoly of televised golf Tiger Woods – A Spittoon Miguel Angel Jimenez – Another Ryder Cup Appearance.

American Golfers – Humility and Modesty in both Victory and Defeat Long Handled Putters – Banned as of NOW Sergio Garcia – A Major Title Peter Alliss – More Years in the commentary seat Tiger Woods – A driver he can use under pressure British Golfers – Good Weather British Golfers in Spain – Cheaper Golf European Golf – Another Ryder Cup Win Seve Ballesteros - Resurrection We at THE LEADER are committed to providing to our golfing readers affordable golf without the need to join a club or apply for a card but simply contact the number below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us. The deals shown in the table are some of the best currently available to you.

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P Fowl Play 33 Sol Amigo´s 33 Blitz N Splitz 33 Sausage Rollers 33 Carp R Us 33 Sunrise Colegas 33 Alley Cats 33 The Bandits 33 Bowling Stones 33 Average Joes 33 Pinfall Wizards 33 Pin Pushers 33 Deses Perado´s 33 The Cherries 33

W 32 29 29 29 25 22 22 22 21 21 20 17 10 8

D 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

L 12 15 15 15 19 21 22 22 22 23 24 27 34 36

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CARP-R-US CLUB NEWS

First of all Seasons Greetings to all the readers of the Leader. After the Christmas break it was back to the match fishing on Thursday the 9th of January on the Eden canal. This was round 5 of the Clubs Winter series. Once again the fishing was very difficult at this venue. The results were: First John Fielding, second Derek King,third Barry Homer and in fourth place Dennis Pick.

The match on the 16th of January will be on the river Segura in Benijofar. All being well, meet on the top of the bank at 8.00am for the draw, we will be fishing 9.00am to 2.00pm.

The first of the years Quiz nights will take place at the Bar on Tuesday the 14th of January starting at 7.30pm. The cost is 1 Euro per person and these evenings are open to all to attend.

The first meeting of the year will take place on Sunday 19th of Jan, with the Ctte at 10am followed by the General meeting at 11am. This is the start of the Clubs year so any one interested in joining this Angling and Social Club is more than welcome.

The Club will be holding a Valentines Night on Sunday the 16th of February. Entertainment will be

by Dan Davey, and a meal of Roll and Alioli, then Chicken with either Chasseur or Curry sauce with jacket potato, followed by ice cream will be available. The cost will be 9 Euros for members and 10 Euros for non members.

Diary- the Club AGM will be on Sunday the 2nd of March at 11am. The Clubs home is at the Bar El Alto La Dolores which is to be found just off the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar.

EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON RESULTS - 9TH JANUARY Hattons Hunks Madigans Misfits Gogarty´s Gophers Que Pasa Eagles The Hub Meerkats PB´s Pirates Pint Depot Queens

6-6 8-4 6-6 9-3 6-6 4-8 3-9

Breakaways Bears The Hub Hyenas Porterhouse The Tavern Busters Pint Depot Kings Hattons Honeys

League Table The Hub Meerkats Busters Bar Que Pasa Eagles The Hub Hyenas Hattons Hunks Porterhouse Gogarty´s Gophers Breakaways Bears Pint Depot Kings Madigans Misfits Hattons Honeys The Tavern PB´s Pirates Pint Depot Queens

P 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

W 12 8 9 7 7 6 7 4 3 4 4 4 1 0

D 1 5 2 4 2 4 1 2 3 2 2 1 0 0

L 0 0 2 2 4 3 5 7 7 7 7 8 12 13

F 125 105 103 95 95 83 78 72 69 67 58 66 38 38

A 31 51 53 61 61 73 78 84 87 89 98 90 118 118

Pts 25 21 20 18 16 16 15 10 10 10 10 9 2 0

180s: Joe Miller, Shaun Smith (Hyenas), Derek Kingsbury, Patrick Abrams, Paul Durrant (Meerkats), Sid Cross x2 (Hattons Hunks), Mark Filer (Busters), Mike Smith (Breakaways Bears) Highest finish: Alex Nikolov (Meerkats) 141 Shortest leg: John Walker (Que Pasa), Pat Abrams (Meerkats) 16 darts It wasn’t actually the clash of the giants as expected, in fact most of any applause was in relief for doubles hit long after they were due.

There were however one or two highlights in the top of the table clash between Meerkats and second placed Busters. The outcome a draw, was probably a fair reflection of the darts thrown on the night. It did nevertheless keep a 4 point gap between the two sides and a missed opportunity for Shirley Roberts´ Playa Flamenca side to close the difference to just two points, or one win if you prefer, considering the visitors were 2-4 up at half time.

The team game, believe it or not, was one of the worse (scoring wise) I have ever seen. The Meerkats mustered around 100 points after the first round (6 throws), with the Busters soon gaining a 200 point lead and themselves not playing too well either. I can only guess it was complacency from the visitors to allow the Kats a chance at the double which was duly taken by Pat Abrams on D4 for an unlikely winning opening leg. The second leg was a little livelier, John Eyre hitting 2x100 and Abrams once again taking the honours on D7. Roberts not taking too kindly to the score not reflecting the game, gave her next triple a captain´s glare, usually reserved for partner Mark Filer, before taking advantage of first throw. Paul Dowinton responded with 2x100, Peter O´Rourke 100 and Will Drummond finishing on 60 (S20,D20). The next three legs went the same way. Filer made it all

square on D5 after a fine 131, O´Rourke 125 and Ray Harvey 100,D1 got the visitors into the lead after a narrow victory over Eyre and Lee Maiden 100. Dowinton made it 2-4 on D5 despite 2 tons from Abrams. Shared singles would mean a victory for Busters with Roberts having a strong 6 available for selection. Counterpart Derek Kingsbury shrewdly worked out his game plan knowing he needed at least 4 singles to earn the draw. Buster Drummond had the throw in the first against Alex Nikolov, who seemed below par against his slow throwing opponent. The Kat however made it to the double first and despite a couple of misses, converted D6. Eyre faced Harvey in the next and a tight leg followed. Harvey couldn’t find the tons, but pressured his opponent with some good scores. Eyre managed a ton and requiring 80 points took out T20 and D10 for a 4-4 score line. Exite Radio merit table topper Abrams was next against Dowinton who had the throw. The visitor hit some decent scores, but couldn’t cope with the 16 dart leg that followed. Abrams finished the leg with 100,125,135 and D20 (one dart) to take the score to 5-4. Maiden who has struggled a little of late with his form, had throw in the next against the formidable O´Rourke. Early comparable scores were traded before Maiden moved up a gear with 100,140 and D4 to earn at least a draw for the Kats. Mark Filer was selected to play next, surprisingly a little later in the pecking order than Kats captain Kingsbury had anticipated. A ton from opponent Paul Durrant wasn’t enough against the in-form Filer who completed the leg on D5 for 6-5. The two captains faced each other in the last, Kingsbury going first. Both players reached the double together and both struggled to finish the leg. Much to the delight of the visitors it was Roberts who got the double and a well earned point.

At the other end of the table, Hattons Honeys made the short journey to the Pint Depot and the notorious Queens. The home side have yet to win this season and starting the match on Thursday evening but finishing on Friday doesn’t help the cause much. Tracey Simpson got the Honeys off to a flyer gaining the first two doubles, ably assisted by excellent scoring from Simone de Lacey. The second leg should have been won by the Queens who were 246 points ahead come to double time. Queen Lynn Fozzard pulled one back for the hosts on D7 but subsequently required oxygen for her efforts. The next should have gone to the Queens via some good scoring from Marie Dunne, but it was Hilda Wilkinson who took the honours on D3. Fozzard minus oxygen paired with Rachael Broadhead to face Simpson 100 and Ray Green in the second double, Green taking out D4. Angie Craggs hit 76 to set up the double and promptly hit D6 next throw for the Honeys.

Debbie Wright figured in the first singles for the Queens and hit 100, 84, but struggled to complete the leg which let in Denise Green to take the game. Craggs increased the lead on D3 before Lorraine Cox took the third single and second leg for the Queens on D4 after some great scoring including a 140 to set up D16. Thereafter followed “we got 2, we got 2” to the sounds of AgAdoo from the jubilant royals, no wonder the match finished on Friday. The next two legs went the Honeys way, courtesy of de Lacey D11 and Green D1, before Ann Griffin made it 3 legs for the Royals, taking out a high scoring and disbelieving Simpson.

Sixth placed Porterhouse visited La Zenia´s Gogarty´s just one place behind them in seventh. If you were a gambling man, you would have bet on the draw and so it was. The visitors took an early lead through

Ray Sanderson D12 and Mike Newberry 133 and an 86 out. In the next Peter Ayres 2x100 just wasn’t enough as John Linton 100 and D7 reduced the deficit. The Porters took the next two, Brian Nash D5 and Ayres D16 doing the damage, despite an excellent 140 from Brian Newton. Steve Woods pulled one back on D16 for Gogarty´s and a 24 score. Ray Hayes 100 was no match for captain Gail Todd 97,D16 as Gogarty´s reeled in the Porters. Newton 100 and D7 got the score to 4 apiece and now it was anyone´s game. Woods 138 wasn’t quite enough as Nash closed out on D3 to take the lead. Linton made it all square, Ayres then scored 100,98 and yet another 86 out (T18,D16) gave the away side at least the draw and a valuable point. Sue Sanderson faced veteran Ernie Wilson with everything at stake, however it was Wilson who took the glory and a point apiece on what else but D1.

The Pint Depot Kings earned both points after their visit to the Pirates of PB´s. The home side had it all to do after a 1-5 score line at half time. Eddie Fozzard hitting one double and 80,80 and 100, Dave Wright 100,85,92,81,D4, Gary Minor two doubles and Ian Sleath D10. Brian Mears D17 got the Pirates only leg. Michelle Lane added another leg in the first single, only for Fozzard to gain the next for at least the draw. Gilly Kirby D15 plus numerous good scores made it 3 for the Pirates. Wright D16 won the match for the Kings against an unlucky Mears 95,134, Wright pounding the treble to get to the double first. Minor increased the lead on D11 after scoring 85,60 AND 100. Terry Kirby completed the match for the Pirates against Frankie Wurrorcks. Man of the match for the Pirates was Brian Mears.

Around the league, Keith King hit a bullseye to take the 12th leg and earn a draw for the Hunks in their game against Breakaways Bears.

Some excellent scoring from Sid Cross 2x140,3x100 earned him the title of Hunk of the week. Fourth place Hub Hyenas found themselves at the wrong end of an 8-4 result when they visited the Misfits of Madigans. Karl Cooper 125 got the winning double for the hosts and a well earned 2 points. Sonya Cooper made it 8 legs for the home side as title contenders the Hyenas were left licking their wounds. Lee Holtham top scored for Hyenas with a 140. Que Pasa moved to within 1 point of Busters after their impressive home victory over the Tavern. A half time 5-1 lead was just too much for the visitors as Joe Cuyt hit two winning doubles, Jim Storey 2x100, Kevin Wood 2x100,D10 doing most of the damage for the Eagles. Stuart Clark followed an earlier double with a fine 140 and D4 in the first single despite a 130 from Ian Brown. Cuyt hit a ton in the next, but Taverner John Durdsley took the honours. Captain Den Hall made sure of both points for Que Pasa on D8 before Ivan Jones D15 got the Taverner´s third leg. The remaining legs went to the home side via Wood D20 and Storey 100,D4.

Exite Radio merit table nominations Team: Madigans Misfits, Breakaways Bears Girls: Tracey Simpson, Lorraine Cox, Simone de Lacey, Angie Craggs Boys: Keith King, Pat Abrams, Peter Ayres, Dave Wright, Lee Maiden, Sid Cross, John Eyre Listen to darts chit chat with Kevin Reardon and Paul Durrant on Exite Radio 89.2 and 93.1FM on Saturday afternoons between 3 and 4 p.m. Paul Durrant, League Chairman

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DORTMUND V BOCHUM AT PINATAR ARENA Tomorrow afternoon Pinatar Arena will host one of the most attractive matches to be played locally during the winter closed season, the German derby between Borussia Dortmund and Bochum. The game will take place on Tuesday at 15.30 on the main pinatarense complex . The stadium will be limited to a capacity of 3000 spectators entry to which will cost a flat 10 euros. Tickets will be on sale from January 9 in the complex reception area between the hours of from 10am and 8pm.

Last year Borussia Dortmund used Pinatar Arena to play a friendly against Belgium side Mechelen, a game that they won 1-0 with the only goal of the match coming from Mario Gotze.

Tomorrow the Champions League Runners Up will face local rivals Bochum in a real local a derby, the proximity of the two cities being just 16km.

There will be a number of other German and Belgian sides using the facility during the coming days including Hoffenheim , Bochum, Hansa Rostock, Cercle Brugge and Mechelen. Additional friendly games will be announced in due course.

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The winning team was David McBride, Joe Adam, Peter Naughton and Mick Ruttledge.

This is the second time we have played yellow ball and Mick was in the winning team both times.

Las Colinas was in excellent condition and we are already looking forward to returning in April for our Captain's Day. Thank you to Martin, Ana and their staff for a great day out. Thanks also to Hazel and her staff at Paddy's Point for the after match hospitality.

Future Events: Wednesday 12th February - Las Saurines Wednesday 12th March - Ls Serena Wednesday 9th April - Las Colinas (Captain's Day) Wednesday 14th May - El Valle (New Captain's Drive In) Following the Captain's Day golf competition in April we have our annual presentation night and meal at Las Ramblas, these two events fill up quickly and there is now a list at Paddy's Point if you wish to reserve a place.

SAN LUIS BOWLS

GREENLANDS B.C.

I would like to begin this report by wishing a Happy New Year to all our friends on the Costa. I am standing in for our Secretary, who is currently indisposed, and we wish her well as she recovers.

There is not much to report yet with most leagues not starting for another week or so. However, the Winter League began with another victory for San Luis, who are currently top of the league, playing away at Greenlands. San Luis won 8 points to 4 with the overall shots very close at 89-84. The winning rinks were: Ann Holland, Joe Johnson, Paul Parkes and Mal Hughes; Jean Parkes, Ian Rogers, Peter McEneany and Colin Lindgren; Kath Reid, Keith Phillips, Roy Cordell and Giuseppe Galelli.

Our team playing in the Berleen League - Margaret Rogers, Sally Cordell, Peter Cox and Charlie Marigold also won and are lying 3rd in the league at present. Well done and keep up the good work.

For those of you who know Derek (Fred) Armstrong; Fred had an accident on New Year's Eve and sustained a bad head injury. Fred is making some progress but there is still a long way to go; he is now off sedation and needs to wake up by himself. He has been moved from Elche to ICU in Torrevieja which will be easier for family to visit.

Fred and his family are in our thoughts and prayers and we wish them well.

There will be fund-raising weekend at Casa Ventura on 1st and 2nd February to which all are welcome to attend. Saturday 1st February, Skittles at 2pm - 1 euro per game. Sunday 2nd February, Fun Bowls at 10:00 am - 3 euros.

The Chicken drive this week was won by Brian Badger and the egg cup went to Eric.

The winter league resumed on Weds when San Luis were the visitors. Winning on 2 rinks, Greenlands just failed to earn a draw on overall shots (84-89), as they went down 4 points to 8. Well done: G Bater, M Veale, L Greenland, S Cantley 24-9. J Pocock, L Morris, B Miller, B Pocock 16-10.

The inaugural Greenlands v Vistabella Xmas trophy, went the way of Greenlands after 2 very close encounters. Captain Penny Tomkins led her team to a 10-8 home victory, then clung on to draw 9-9 at Vistabella, which was followed by a hearty celebratory meal. Twas the men who triumphed over our ladies, at this years 3 Kings day event. Zoe Wilcock, Jan Pocock and Jean Giddings had the highest scores for the ladies, whilst Steve Westall, Dave Dudding and Ted Upham were the cream of the men. Sponsored by Totus & Dragin Insur

MONTEMAR BOWLS Sponsored by Super Value I would like to wish all Members a very Happy and Healthy New Year. Well here we go again the start of the second half of the season, not a good start for MonteMar in the Winter League hopefully it's just the Christmas and New Year hangover.

Wednesday 8th January MonteMar were away in the Winter League to Quesada, only winning on 1 Rink, and also losing the Berleen. Stan Rutledge, Denise Ashberry, Iran Gibbons, Skip Dave Melville 20-13. Shots MonteMar 69-Quesada 101. Points MontMar 2-Quesada 10. For further information about MonteMar Bowls and Social Club, Please contact Club Captain Colin Armitage 966619010 ex 01066 or visit www.montemarbowls.com or find us on Facebook. New Members are always welcome.

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ESTRELLA DAMM CRIBBAGE LEAGUE Results and League Table after Monday 6th January Sportsman 4-5 Casa Ventura Ospreys Catorce 5-4 Izzys Bar Magpies Casa Vent Falcons 3-6 Rojales Steakhouse Izzys Bar Peacocks 2-7 Lo Crispin Tavern Ebony & Ivory Jags 4-5 Mr Smiths Jays Bar Meson Galea A 7-2 Mr Smiths Robins Tropical King Voles 6-3 Ebony & Ivory Merlins La Siesta Sharks 3-6 Bar Meson Galea "B"

PADDY’S POINT GOLF SOCIETY What a delight it was to play in glorious sunshine at the beginning of January, the joys of golf in Spain!

32 players took part in a four man team competition at Las Colinas. We played a 2,3,4 competition where 2 then 3 then 4 players scores counted, continuing throughout the 18 holes. To make the competition even more confusing the vice chairman, Mick Ruttledge, decided to introduce the "yellow ball". Each team had one yellow ball to be alternated between players, whoever used the ball on a hole to have their stableford score doubled. The idea was to keep the yellow ball as long as possible and only 3 teams managed to keep it for the whole round, not surprisingly one of these teams were the eventual winners.

It was very frustating for the teams who lost their yellow ball early in the round but this just added to the amusement for the after match stories.

NTP hole 7 - David Watt, NTP hole 10 - Eamon Wall, NTP hole 14 - Derek Burgess, NTP hole 17 John Hillier. 2s pot was shared by Pat Coyle x 2, Joe Adam, Ray Wyatt and John Bryan, Longest drive Myra Coull (again!)

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P Rojales Steakhouse 15 Casa Ventura Ospreys 15 Catorce 15 Izzys Bar Magpies 15 Meson Galea "A" 15 Lo Crispin Tavern 15 Tropical King Voles 15 Sportsman 15 Casa Ventura Falcons 15 La Siesta Sharks 15 Meson Galea "B" 15 Ebony & Ivory Jaguars 15 Mr Smiths Jays 15 Mr Smiths Robins 15 Izzys Bar Peacocks 15 Ebony & Ivory Merlins 15

W 10 10 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 6 6 4 3

L 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 11 12

F 78 74 71 70 67 74 69 68 66 66 69 67 64 60 59 58

A 57 61 64 65 68 61 66 67 69 69 66 68 71 75 76 77

Diff 21 13 7 5 -1 13 3 1 -3 -3 3 -1 -7 -15 -17 -19

Pts 20 20 18 18 18 16 16 16 16 16 14 14 12 12 8 6

Week 15, Jan 6th and back into the crib league. This week produced 2 results at 7-2 and Steve’s Steakhouse team are clinging to the top spot with Richard’s Ospreys hovering close.

Rojales Steakhouse came over to the Casa Ventura, without Steve, to play against my Falcons and took the last 3 games for a win. For the Falcons all 3 pairs won 1 game each while the Steakhouse pairs won 2 games each. Richard took his Ospreys to the Sportsman and claimed a win with the last game and won 3 games with Sid while for the Sportsman only Peter & Tony showed signs with 2 wins.

At Catorce John’s team squeezed a win against Dorothy’s Magpies

from Izzys whose best pair of Dorothy and Don scored 2 wins while 2 pairs of the Catorce team scored 2 wins each.

In Izzys Bar Mary’s Peacocks nose dived 2-7 against John’s Lo Crispin who had 2 pairs maximising with 3 wins each while for the Peacocks Sue & John left without a win.

Over at Ebony & Ivory, Brian’s Jaguars entertained Geoff’s Jays, now from Mr Smiths, but only Basil & Shelagh showed promise for the Jaguars with their 3 wins while for the Jays 2 pairs had 2 wins each to claim the victory.

Ayliff’s Galea “A” team were the other 7-2 winners punishing Derek’s Robins from Mr Smiths who only had Alan & Joe winning the 2 games while Ayliff and Denise topped out for Galea with their 3 wins.

At the Tropical King, Val’s Virgos had a fine win against Keith’s Merlins from Ebony & Ivory whose pair of Jim & Ted failed to score while Virgos Norman & Ken topped out with 3 wins.

Finally Jim’s La Siesta Sharks who were a good (or lucky ?) team last year missed out against Brian’s Galea “B” who had Russ & Diane on form with 3 wins while Lyn & Hilary dipped out for the Sharks with a zero score.

ABBEY ANGLING MATCH FISHING

The first match of the New Year was fished at Nancy’s on the 7th January and was the first round of the Abbey Angling Cup. The reeds have now started to grow back again and the mud on the banks is making the pegs slippery, so care is needed and to avoid this, the match was pegged all below the Campsite.

Half way through the match the bottom channel began to flow very fast bringing great bundles of tumbleweed down for almost two hours, which made fishing very difficult for the three pegs on the boom, I know as I was one of them.

Lennie Bolton keeping up his unbroken record drawing on the new peg at the back of the Island, to make eight wins on the trot, this must be a record achievement here in Spain. 1st Lennie (Ex cultural attaché) Bolton with19.420kgs fishing the pole using the bread punch. 2nd Terry (Swing em) Screen with15.020kgs fishing the feeder using maggot. 3rd Richard (The lion heart) King with 13.910kgs fishing the pole using sweet corn

RODS & REELS Next day on the 8th January saw Rods & Reels fishing on the Eden Stretch for the first round of the Spring Series, as it got daylight the temperature was below freezing and all the vegetation was covered in frost, felt just like being back in the U.K!!

The water level is still high with a gentle flow, and the fishing does not improve and is hard going.

Sorry Lennie, but all good things come to an end, and Alan Roscoe drawn on the back of the cottages put a stop to his long run of wins 1st Alan (The emperor) Roscoe with 7.960kgs fishing the pole using maggot. 2nd Terry (Swing em) Screen with 3.970kg fishing the pole using bread punch. 3rd Lennie (Ex cultural attaché) Bolton with 2.910kgs fishing the pole using bread punch There are still some vacancies at the club and if anyone is interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966729293 or 603535771.

Details are available on www.abbeyangling.com or 965 32 8368. TIGHT LINES, Terry Screen

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ELCHE - SO NEAR YET SO FAR! ELCHE CF ..1 SEVILLA FC ...1

BY JOHN With Seville 7th and Elche in 18th place, on paper this appears a good result for Elche, MCGREGOR and a point much appreciated, but the reality was the home side almost won it. Elche were in a poor run having lost their four last matches, and been sinking slowly down the table after good early season results had put them mid-table.

Damian Suarez returned at right back after suspension, with Peligrin partnering Lomban in the middle of the back four. Javi Marquez was preferred to Carlos Sanchez in midfield alongside Ruben Perez and Carles Gil, and Aaron keeping out Fidel on the wide left. Coro was supporting Boakye up front, and for Seville old Arsenal favourite Antonio Reyes is still playing upfront in a big, fast, capable side.

20,014 well-wrapped-up souls turned up to watch the match on a cold, late Saturday evening, including several thousand noisy fans who had made the long journey from Andalucia. The first half was largely uneventful as both sides tried unsuccessfully to settle into a pattern.

Albacar got clear on the left to cross to Javi Marquez, his weak shot went wide as we waited anxiously for the class of the visitors to appear: it didn’t, and Elche began to believe in themselves. With five minutes to go to halftime the Franjiverdes got a free kick outside the box, and we all held our breath, knowing left back and dead ball specialist Edu Albacar can deliver from such situations - but his shot sailed over the bar, 0 – 0 at half-time - but Elche were shading it as they improved.

Two minutes into the second half and from an Albacar corner the ball

was cleared out to Perez: the on-loan player from Athletico fizzed a low shot just outside the post. Amidst a flurry of Elche attacks suddenly Seville’s Columbian striker Bacca found himself all alone in front of goal with only goalkeeper Tono to beat, but somehow put it wide to great Illicitano relief; moments later an Elche mix-up ended with the ball cleared from the line with Tono beaten.

As the pressure mounted Elche coach Fran Escriba rang the substitutes: first Fidel for Aaron, then with 12 minutes to go Christian on for the limping Carles Gil. Only three minutes later Coro fed Fidel, whose pinpoint cross found Cristian at the near post. The new young Elche striker’s glancing header was perfectly placed past Beto in the Seville goal, to wild home goal-starved delight, only the 17th in 19 games so far. Cristian’s goal was similar to his goal against Valencia six weeks ago when he came on and scored the winner.

With the ecstatic crowd urging them on Elche looked in control, but with only two minutes left conceded a corner. It was played short, but as the defence tried to move out the near post cross was headed by Carrico to send the visiting fans home in relief, Elche diehards shaking their heads in anger and disbelief. Yes, sure, 1 – 1 was a fair result against a good La Liga side riding high, but the Franjiverdes badly needed the three points to keep away from relegation.

Next Saturday Elche are again at home,, this time to second-bottom club Rayo Vallecano at a more civilised time of 6pm. The Madridlenos beat Elche 3 – 0 on the opening day of the season, but have been struggling ever since. With Saturday’s encouraging display and result against a good Sevilla side Elche must take heart that their form has returned: Game on…

Mucho Elche!

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EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CLUBS DESCEND ON LA MANGA NINETY teams from Borussia Dortmund will 20 different countries play in Pinatar on Tuesday will use the facilities at La Manga Club during their national winter breaks between early January and late March.

Standard Liege arrived last week along with the under 16 and under 17 squads from the German National Team who will arrive on Monday.

Female senior teams from Netherlands and Norway arrived on 10 and 11 January respectively, and the 14th saw the arrival of the Peruvian first division side Alianza de Lima.

The Ireleand and England women's teams will pass through the La Manga Club until 17 January and 19 January respectively.

Other arrivals will include Barcelona under 17, January 25 to February 8, Sport Luanda from Angola and Benfica FC from Portugal and from January 26 to February 4 there will be Rosenborg, Stromsgodset, El Odd Grenland and Haugesund followed by a number of German teams including Fortuna Düsseldorf and FC Ingolstadt All of the clubs will be taking advantage of the Spanish climate and the superb La Manga facilities including 8 football pitches, one with stands and capacity for 800 people, as they entertain each other in a series of friendly matches

HALFWAY MARK AS ORIHUELA COSTA TOP REGIONAL TABLE Callosa Deportivo ...0 Orihuela Costa ........1 Another excellent win on Saturday afternoon, this time at mid table Callosa Deportivo, saw local side CD Orihuela Costa maintain their narrow lead at the top of the Valencia Second Regional League as they enter the second half of the season.

Despite their superiority, and a twice taken missed penalty, the only goal of the game came midway through the second period from a Callosa defender after he was put under pressure by Costa forward Xeve. It came after the home side were reduced to ten men following two yellow cards for centre back Gomez, but at this stage it was only keeper Alberto that was keeping them in the game.

CD Orihuela Costa play at the Deportivo in Playa Flamenca.

Next home game is the visit of Grupo Caliche on 26 January to which the club are keen to attract as much expat support as they can as the club push toward promotion during the 2nd half of the season.

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TORRY ROBBED IN FINAL SECONDS AT LA NUCIA CF LA NUCIA...........2 FC TORREVIEJA....1 We were all hoping that the FC Torrevieja resurgence might continue on Sunday evening, although uppermost in both teams minds seemed the need to avoid a 4th consecutive 0-0 draw between the two.

The game got underway without Obele and Alexis, the former relegated to the bench, whilst the latter was suspended, but from the outset the visitors were on the front foot pushing back their hosts. Whilst there was little football of note the visitors nevertheless managed to retain most of the possession and with the majority of football being played in the middle of the park where, during the early stages, the only action of note was a foul on Manu, which brought the first caution of the game to a La Nucia player.

Neither goalkeeper was being unduly troubled, that is until a long range effort from Micro on 25 minutes warmed the palms of Tonet in the La Nucia goal. Indeed it was the same player who was responsible for the opening goal a quarter of an hour later, another Micro shot from the edge of the box just 5 minutes before the half time interval.

This time his effort struck the base of the post, rebounding nicely into the path of Alberto who, against his old club, was able to steer the ball into the net from close range.

The lead was no more than Torry deserved and it was one on which they could have built just prior to the interval when a low drive from Dani Meseguer just strayed wide of Tonet’s left hand post.

As expected the start of the second period saw the home side up their game as Torry dug in to thwart a couple of early La Nucia opportunities. Unfortunately they just wouldn’t go away and it was now the home side’s turn to exert the pressure.

With 24 minutes remaining the visitors tried to freshen up their attack with the arrival of Obele who replaced the hard working Micro and whilst his speed had some effect it only took a little pressure of the Torry defence.

As they continued to have the upper hand La Nucia levelled the scoreline from a well struck free kick from Joel with just 10 minutes remaining. Although Burguillos and Carrion both got to the ball they couldnt stop it crossing the line to bring the home side back into the game.

La Nucia were now throwing everything at FC Torrevieja and as the game crept into the final 2 minutes the first to a ball into a crowded area was Valdeolivas but as he was flattened by a La Nucia forward Cesar was able to get his toe onto the ball and poke it over the line for the La Nucia winner.

Torry will have to pick themselves up from this defeat in time for next Sunday when they are at home to CD Llosa in a 5pm ko so if you are a football fan why not make your way to the Vicente Garcia and support your local team. There really is nothing to beat live football.

FOOTBALL FUN NEVER STOPS AT MIL PALMERAS Sponsored by The Leader.

As this years league programme took a break for christmas the club took this opportunity to organise a family Xmas fun match on the last Sunday before Christmas, with all players and parents participating in a fun football match with mixed teams of all players mixed with all parents and coaches. Every single playing person was asked to wear a santa hat and with true sportsmanship they all duly obliged. It proved to be a fantastic morning with the weather behaving itself and smiles and competiveness the order of the day. After the match there were homemade cakes and quiche on hand to be washed down with your favourite tipple. All the kids received Christmas presents and everyone went home happy.

To be part of this unique football club, contact Scott/Martin on 619 700 439 / 622 295 186 or email us at cfmilpalmeras@yahoo.co.uk.

Alternatively visit the website www.cfmilpalmeras.co.uk as we are continuing to look for players to add to our existing setup.