Weekender Alicante North Issue 094

ISSUE 094 - Friday17th May 2019

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CHEAPER AND BETTER

NEW mobile phone tariffs making it cheaper call a European Union country from Spain have come into force this week, as the EU also announced that they will pay for free Wi-Fi connections in 11 municipalities in Alicante Province.

The fresh rates on mobile calls and texts were introduced on Wednesday, and follows on from the scrapping of roaming charges between the EU member nations, including the UK, in 2017.

The EU-ordered tariffs mean that calls cannot cost more than 19 cents per minute, whilst a text message is capped at six cents a minute.

The prices though do not include IVA, as the tax rate is set by individual countries, but it has been estimating that costs to users will be slashed by

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around 70 per cent.

Four non-EU countries, namely Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein will also get the new tariffs later this year, and assuming a Brexit The European Union´s good technology news has spread to 11 places in Alicante Province,

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with councils getting up to 15 thousand euros each to install Wi-Fi networks in public places like parks, squares, museums, libraries, and health centres.

Authorities from across Spain were invited to bid for the grants from a Europewide 120 million euro pot, and those accepted regionally are Alcoy, Altea, Beniarbeig,

Finestrat, Gata de Gorgos, Los Montesinos, Mutxamel, Onil, Orihuela, San Vicente del Raspeig and Villena .

Overall, over 500 municipalities in Spain will get the Wi-Fi money and local councils will have up to 18 months to do the installation world to make sure they receive the EU hand-out.

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JACKSONS CONFUSION

TORREVIEJA council say they have blocked a concert featuring The Jacksons, which was scheduled to take place in early August, with organisers Heatwave Promotions stating that “everything is still going to plan.”

Despite a big poster campaign across the Costa Blanca advertising the gig,Torrevieja council has vetoed the show at the Eras de la Sal on Friday August 9th, with councillor Fanny Serrano merely stating that the promoter “had already

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started to advertise the event”, before gaining permission from Torrevieja council, who have refused to grant a license.

The council did not say whether it was purely the early advertising that had angered them, or whether there were other factors in the licence refusal, since the Eras de la Sal has staged similar big name events in recent years, including the visit of Earth, Wind, and Fire.

Heatwave Promotions countered on social media this

week that “Everything is going to plan for the concert in August”, and are still advertising it as taking place at the Eras de la Sal. If Torrevieja council stand firm, then a suitable alternative venue outside the municipality would have to be found.

The Jackson brothers, namely Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Jackie have dates scheduled for France and the UK in the next two months, ahead of the planned Torrevieja concert, which is also being marketed by organisations like Ticketmaster.

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“Burundanga Queen” doped friend to fund habit

A court has heard how a 24 year old woman took a friend out for a drink then drugged her and forced her to take money from an ATM against her will. She used a drug known as Burundanga, a type of scopalamine that saps the will of those who are given it. After the incident the friend ended up in hospital, unaware of what had happened. Physicians were suspicious and tests showed she had been given the drug with an investigation leading to the arrest this week of her friend.

The defendant had an internet gambling

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addiction and the money was used to fund this habit. She is also suspected of being behind half a dozen similar incidents involving friends and family with cash and transfers up to €9,000 being taken while the victims were drugged. Investigators have found that she brought three bottles of scopalamine on the internet leading to her nickname in the media as the “Burundanga Queen”. Her lawyer has said that his client’s gambling addiction led to her actions.

LASER STUPIDITY

A 24-year old El Altet man faces a big fine for pointing a laser at the Alicante-Elche airport control tower and runway. The National Police

at a house close to the edge of the airport perimeter.

The incident happened in the early hours of May 4th, with the accused laser user

by Alex Trelinski initially blaming his brotherhave filed a report after the in-law, who was visiting incident at the start of May, from Madrid. The man with the man using the team beamed the green laser at

the runway and then towards the control tower, where workers took a photo of what was going on, including the crucial location of the lawbreaker.

He faces a fine ranging between 30 thousand and 600 thousand euros.

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amount of Premium Bonds.

The first thing I pointed out to the client is that NS&I(National Savings and Investments), are a state-owned savings bank in the UK and whilst you can keep these products open should you move overseas, you cannot pay into them and they no longer offer any tax benefits. This means that a £25 premium bondwinor a 0.5% annual gain would mean a costly trip to your Spanish accountant to declare the gains. To make matters worse, the Premium Bond prize pot has recently been reduced to a paltry 1.25% of the total holdings, with each £1 invested having a 30,000 to 1 chance of winning that

minimum prize of £25.

Over the last 2 years she received just 0.5% from her ISA and 2 £25 prizes, all of which she had to declare to the Spanish tax authorities. She also had to put them on her overseas asset declaration, the Modelo 720. Her accountancy fees during that period were over 6 times her gains. Since the introduction of Common Reporting Standards, risking not declaring these gains is out of the question, as these would’ve been automatically reported to the Spanish tax authorities.

During that meeting 2 years ago I had recommended to that potential client that we set up an investment plan designed for

Spanish residents – this one happened to be offered by The Prudential, a company very well known among British expats, although this is just one of several options available. Over the last 2 years the plan I recommended, which would’ve blended 2 funds, thePrufundCautious and Growth,would’ve returned over 10% after ALL fees. This is a very good return and results such as this will vary, but as these are fully compliant and legally recognized products for Spanish residents, her accountancy bill would’ve been zero.

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JEREMY KYLE SHOW AXED FRIday 17TH May 2019

Foreign Currency Exchange Gets Bigger Pollen Street Capital, the private equity firm backing Foreign Currency Direct, has acquired UK based Infinity International.

The acquisition will result in Infinity I n t e r n a t i o n a l , headquartered in Canary Wharf, merging with Foreign Currency Direct, following Pollen Street’s initial investment in Foreign Currency Direct in May 2018. Pollen Street has now created a Group, which also includes Pure FX, that has transacted over £5.6 billion in foreign exchange over the last three years.

Infinity International has been trading since 2007 and predominantly services UK and European businesses. They have transacted over £4 billion since inception.

The acquisition will expand the Group’s offering to add a specialist corporate foreign exchange service, alongside their existing presence in the private client market through the Foreign Currency Direct and Pure FX brands.

Tom Higham, Managing Director of

Foreign Currency Direct stated: “We’re delighted to welcome Rob and the team at Infinity to the Group. Their expertise and experience in the corporate payments industry along with their value of delivering truly best in class service to all their clients complements our

existing strengths and will enable us to deliver a more complete international payments solution for the UK market. This represents the second addition to the Group since Pollen Street’s investment in 2018 as we continue to find exciting and successful businesses to join our Group.”

ITV took the dramatic step on Wednesday to axe The Jeremy Kyle Show, after after the death of a guest who took part in the programme.

Steven Dymond was found dead on May 9th,a week after filming the show, during which he took a lie detector test.

ITV’s chief executive, Carolyn McCall, said the decision was a result of the “gravity of recent events”.

The Jeremy Kyle Show, was the most popular programme in ITV’s daytime schedule, with an average of one million viewers and a 22 per cent audience share.

The broadcaster had initially suspended filming and transmission of the show, which has broadcast more than 3,000 episodes since it began in 2005.

THE deadline for chefs wanting to take part in Alicante’s first Ciudad de Arroz cookery contest has now expired and the final list of contestants has an international feel about it. Chefs from the Lebanon and France are taking part as well from all over Spain and locally. 30 people applied and this will be whittled down to a final 10 for the big cook-off on 1 June at Plaza del

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On Tuesday, the prime minister’s spokesman called Mr Dymond’s death “deeply concerning”.

The pre-recorded episode Mr Dymond took part in was based on the subject of infidelity.

A member of the audience said that Mr Dymond “collapsed to the ground” and was “sobbing” when he failed the lie detector test.

“Everyone at ITV’s thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends of Steve Dymond”·. said Carolyn McCall.

“ITV will continue to work with Jeremy Kyle on other projects.”

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The contest is aimed at professional rather than amateur chefs and the standard is expected to be very high. As well as rice from Alicante province ingredients will be limited to water, saffron, prawns, squid, peppers and spices so the winner will need to be creative. The contest is scheduled to run from 11.30 am to 2.00pm at which stage the jury will declare a winner.

Stabbed to death over dog argument

A man on trial for murder appeared to confess to having killed a friend in an Alicante bar, although he then confused things further by saying he could not remember inflicting the actual killer blow, saying the man’s throat may have been slit by “an entity”. The victim, a friend of the 23 year old accused, was killed in a bar called the Orient Express II in February 2017 after receiving nine stab wounds, including the fatal slash to his throat.

There were several

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witnesses to the event and afterwards the accused cycled to his grandparents house, throwing the knife in a field on the way. Just 20 minutes later the Guardia Civil came to arrest him and he immediately took them to the discarded weapon which he confessed to using. He said that his friend had made his dog eat a stone, causing stomach problems for the animal which eventually died.

Worker “swallowed” by plastics machine

THE Guardia Civil have opened an investigation after a man was killed while operating a machine at a factory in Elda (Alicante).

Witnesses said that he was cleaning the rollers when he fell and was “swallowed alive” by the equipment.

His body was recovered

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from the machine by the emergency ambulance crew who had been called as soon as the accident happened.

The tragedy will be recorded as a workplace fatality and the usual protocols put into action.

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Alfaz man drowns in dog rescue attempt

A disabled Albir resident drowned in tragic circumstances last weekend, as he tried to rescue his two dogs from an irrigation pool.

Exact details surrounding the accident remain unclear, as the victim was alone with his dogs at the time of the incident.

Investigating officers understand that the dogs broke through the perimeter fence of the pool, which is situated adjacent to the municipal sports complex in the centre of L’Alfas del Pi. The man, a sixty one year old, Spanish national, who used two crutches whilst walking, had left

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his wife at home, to take his dogs for a walk, late last Sunday morning.

Police, believe that the dogs, who were off their leashes, entered the water of the steep sided pool, which is of a brackish colour with limited visibility.

The victim followed them into the pool, in an attempt to bring them out of water, but somehow, slipped below the surface.

Around midday, two women walkers passing by the pool saw the dogs in difficulty and managed to bring them out of the water.

However, they were

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unaware that the owner of the animals had also been in the pond.

The alarm was eventually raised by the wife of the victim, who became worried when he had not returned home by 15.00h.

Local Police officers from L’Alfas del Pi, began a search of the local area, using information provided by the victim’s

spouse regarding his regular route.

The officers, discovered the pair of crutches at the side of the pool, so immediately instigated a search by a team of divers, who found the body of the victim at the bottom of the pool around 19.45h.

Reports issued by the police indicate that the perimeter fence was properly secured, leading them to believe the error was on the part of the victim.

Unconfirmed reports in the local Spanish press suggested that neither of the two dogs survived their ordeal and also died.

CLOCKING IN

by Alex Trelinski

EMPLOYERS are now required to have all their workers check in and out daily so as to keep a record of the exact hours they put in, and they could be fined up to €6,250 if they fail to do so.

The move came into force last weekend, and it is estimated that in Spain, that staff work five point six million hours in overtime every week, but that nearly

three million of these hours are unpaid.

The law was brought in by the minister for work and pensions Magdalena Valerio in conjunction with Spain’s two largest unions, the Labourers’ Commissions (CCOO) and General Workers’ Union (UGT).

The idea is not to ‘police’ staff who arrive a few minutes late, but to end the long-running culture of unpaid extra hours.

BUSY WEEKEND - Hundreds of Migrants attempt to cross the Med SPAIN´S maritime by Alex Trelinski rescue service says it saved hundreds of the first weekend of May. migrants while they were The service reported on attempting to cross the Monday that it pulled 416 Mediterranean Sea over people from 10 different

boats its rescue craft had intercepted.

Spain became the leading entry point to Europe last year, with 60 thousand migrants

arriving irregularly.

The number arriving by sea peaked in October at 11,000 and fell to under 600 in March, according to the Interior Ministry.

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RICKY´S RIPOSTE

FAMOUS matador Morante de la Puebla, has been called a “dirty little psychopathic sequinned c---” by comedian Ricky Gervais, after killing a bull at a Sevilla bullfighting festival.

Gervais made the comments on social media, with a video of the incident going viral.

The footage showed the animal was badly wounded, and then before wiping blood off its face with a handkerchief, de la Puebla then killed it in front of an excited crowd.

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The bull was pictured with four spiked ‘banderillas’ sticking out of its back before its life was ended by de la Puebla, who has been called the bullfighting counterpart of music star, Justin Bieber.

The matador’s gesture was described as ‘malicious and perverse’ by an animal rights group, whilst bullfighting fans said Puebla was simply showing respect to the animal, as other famous matadors do.

The Matador wipes blood from the bulls eyes

Town so poor it can’t afford street lights THE small town of Vallada in Valencia has been named as having the highest level of debt in Spain. The municipality owes somewhere around €30 million, €10,000 for each of it’s 3,000 inhabitants or 10 times the current revenue of the town. Most of this arose after some unwise speculation which involved cashing in on the Americas Cup when it was in Valencia City by building a nautical themed industrial estate. The fact that Vallada is 70 kilometres inland

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may, with hindsight, mean that this wasn’t the world’s best business proposition, something the town is still paying the price for. The current mayor is hopeful that the Valencian government will purchase the land which the unfinished industrial estate was due to be built on. In the meantime the council have to be so frugal that only a third of the street-lights can be used at any one time.

Vallada in Valencia

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SLIP SLIDING AWAY Skeleton rattle mystery solved

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HASH STASH ARRESTS

by Alex Trelinski along with illegal firearms.

Those A THREE-YEAR arrested were mostly joint operation by suspected members the National Police of the Italian and Guardia Civil ‘Ndrangheta group with their Italian and the Spanish “Los counterparts, has Castanas Clan”. led to the seizure They face of two point seven several charges, of hashish in the including belonging southern region of to a criminal Andalucia. organisation, money Forty-four people laundering, bribery, have been arrested in possession of various phases and illegal weapons and over 70 thousand possession of false euros were seized, documents.

A 38-METRE-LONG slide built to connect two streets in a Costa del Sol resort was shut down less than 24 hours after opening, due to reports of multiple injuries.

The stainless steel slide was dubbed the longest urban slide in Spain, and was built as a faster alternative to a 10-minute walk in Estepona.

It was advertised by the local council as a method of travel for all ages.

However, its gradient

of between 32 and 34 degrees raised concerns on social media, with videos circulating showing injuries and people shooting off the bottom of the slide.

One social media user joked that “in Estepona they have already legalised euthanasia”, referring to the concerns over the safety of the ride.

Another social media user tweeted photos of bruises and scrapes which she said was from going down the slide, adding that she “flew two metres”.

Estepona council released a statement saying it had ordered a review of the slide, adding that the safety and approval of it had “been certified by the specialist installation company”.

The statement also said the video on social media was an “isolated incident”, adding that the slide had been tested by “more than a thousand users” without any incidents.

Political pledge for rescue pets ONE of the candidates for mayor of Valencia City has said that if she is elected she will put forward legislation to help people who adopt rescue pets. PSPV candidate Sandra Gomez made the announcement at last weekends “Valencia Pet-friendly” fiesta, aimed at making the city a better place for our four legged friends.

Ms Gomez has proposed that anyone who adopts a dog or other

animal from a shelter should have their first visit to the veterinarian paid for by the state “as way of a thank you for taking on an abandoned creature”. She has also proposed more green spaces for pets and better municipal protection for animals. Other ideas include free meetings with professionals for education on the subject of animal welfare and looking after your pet.

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have solved the mystery of a skeleton and how it came to be buried with a modern looking baby rattle. The team unearthed the body in 2011 in a dig under a school playground in Palencia in the north of Spain where they believe that 250 Civil War victims were buried. At first they thought that the rattle had come from another source, but tests showed it was made of a plastic developed in 1870 so could date back to the war in the 1930s.

They have now established that the corpse was that of Catalina Muñoz Arranz, a 37 year old mother of four who was executed for her political beliefs in 1936, shortly after the war broke out.

At her trial the town’s mayor and two neighbours said they had seen her booing the Guardia Civil and supporting the communists and

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she was later shot for “military rebellion” despite being a civilian and mother. The youngest of her four children was just nine months old and it is his rattle she took to her grave, concealed in the pocket of the apron she wore when she appeared before the firing squad.

That child, Martin, is now 83 and still in good health after spending his life as a shepherd.

Martin knew the tragic story of his mother’s death but obviously was too young to have any memory of her. However his 94 year old sister Lucia is also still alive and recalls Catalina and her arrest and subsequent execution. Both children and their siblings were raised by an aunt in the village of Cevico de la Torre where they both still live.

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MIXED BLESSINGS

FATHERS who take advantage of Spain´s paternity leave system are less inclined to have children in the future, a new study has revealed.

The policy, introduced in 2007, initially proved extremely popular - with 55 per cent of men eligible for the benefit opting to take it in the first year alone.

But economists studying the results of the initial programme said men who took paternity leave were then less likely to have children in the future.

A study published in the Journal of Public Economics

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suggested that two years on, parents who took advantage of the scheme were between seven and 15 per cent less likely to have children than those who did not.

Under the system, new fathers are granted two weeks of fully paid leave, with the amount of leave covered by the programme doubled in 2017, and expanded to five

weeks in 2018.

But researchers Lidia Farré of Barcelona University and Libertad González from the University of Pompeu Fabra believe having to spend more time with their children has made men more aware of the effort involved with bringing up youngsters.

They say that fathers had ‘shifted their preferences from child quantity to quality’.

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Behave - or become a slave

A bar in the Murcian town of Cieza has caused controversy after putting up a sign saying badly behaved children would be sold as slaves. The tongue in cheek printed note in the bar window said “Every child that is not under the

by Simon Russell

supervision of his parents will become the property of bar and sold as a slave.

No complaints accepted”.

Some parents have protested but the bar owner said it was just a jokey way

of asking guardians to look after their kids and respect other patrons.

While children here are certainly more welcome in bars and restaurants than in the UK, they are still expected to behave in a more or less reasonable fashion.

Infant died from massive glucose overdose THE lawyer of a baby girl who died after being admitted to hospital in Vinaroz (Castellon) last November has recounted a series of events that led to the child’s death. Ariadna Cano was taken in suffering from gastroenteritis, a serious but very treatable disease.

However two nurses injected the baby with two 50 grams of glucose directly into her veins, an error that led to her death from hyperglycaemia

of homicide due to serious professional negligence. and probably would have The Ministry of Health has killed a healthy adult. refused to comment on the The lawyer also related case as it is now a judicial how no paediatrician saw matter.

Ariadna even thought the hospital was very quiet on the night of her death. He also dismissed their claims that their heavy workload was the problem, blaming simple negligence. Two Vinaroz Regional nurses and four doctors Hospital where the are appearing before the tragedy occurred.

Castellon court on charges

by Matthew Richards

IN CUSTODY....AGAIN! A SERIAL thief who accounts for a third of the 230 robberies committed in Alicante City this year, was arrested by the National Police just two days after declaring in

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court over 19 robberies.

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and was caught redhanded by residents on Sunday after doing a spot of plundering on Avenida Unicef, where he tried to steal some fishing equipment.

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BONNIE´S BIG CLAIM A BRITISH woman is suing a Mallorca hotel for ten million euros, after being left paralysed from the chest down when she was knocked off a rubber ring when a wave machine was turned on in a swimming pool.

41-year-old Bonnie Lackey, from Crawley, West Sussex, was in Mallorca last May for her cousin´s hen do when the accident happened at the BH Mallorca hotel in Magaluf.

She needed extensive rehabilitation after being taken by a private air ambulance back to the UK with a severely damaged spine and three broken bones in her neck.

But despite her injuries, including the loss of sensation in her wrists and fingers and requiring round-

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the-clock care, she attended her cousin’s wedding just months later.

Mrs. Lackey has now been given permission by the High Court in London to launch a legal bid for compensation against the hotel..

“I landed face down in the water and couldn’t understand why my arms and legs weren’t doing what I wanted them to,” she told the Sun last year.

“I tried lifting my head out of the water but that didn’t work either. I held my breath and desperately waited for somebody to notice.

“It felt like an eternity, but it must have been less than a minute when I was pulled out of the water.”.

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commotion.

The driver of the car, who unconfirmed reports suggest, was in a relationship with the man, left the vehicle and also watched from a distance.

After jumping down from the vehicle the man, walked up and down, shouting for several minutes, before three local police officers arrived on the scene.

Following a brief, struggle the man was subdued by the officers and taken away in a police car.

Meanwhile, several videos of the whole incident, filmed

Urbanisation burglary gang detained THE Guardia Civil in Calpe have arrested nine people in connection with a number of house robberies in the Marina Alta and Valencia.

The Guardia started their operation after there was a surge in burglaries last year, predominantly on affluent urbanisations.

House owners in Beniarbeig, Benidoleig, Benimeli, Rafolde Alumnia, Sagra, Tormos and Orba were all victims as well as Els Poblets and Monte Pego.

After intercepting a man of North

Naked man stuns Altea shoppers

Shoppers and families gathered to watch children’s weekend entertainment in Altea, were treated to a spectacle they were not expecting last Saturday morning.

A man, climbed onto the roof of a stationary car, parked opposite the town’s Plaza Ayuntamiento, lowered his trousers and began shouting for the “President to come”.

Traffic was brought to a halt, as crowds of curious shoppers and families, who had been watching a recently finished children’s show, stopped to watch the

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by witnesses on mobile phones, were uploaded to social media sites, where the man was quickly recognised by his distinctive tattoos.

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African origin with stolen goods they started watching known acquaintances of his.

Six of there were among those arrested last week and police believe that the stolen property was being shipped back to Africa for onward sale. The other three detainees were all charged with receiving stolen goods. The leader of the gang of thieves was found to be residing illegally in Spain using forged documentation say the authorities.

A l l nine of those arrested are from Morocco and Algeria, two women and seven men. The Guardia have recovered a large amount of the stolen property after searching the residences where the sus-pects were residing including

TVs, phones, jewellery, power tools, bikes, PCs, clothing, electrical goods and sports equipment.

The group have been charged with a total of 42 crimes and the ring-leader has already been imprisoned in relation to his false identity and illegal entry to Spain.

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Reluctant millionaires More free

ALL three occupants of a van that crashed near Granada last week denied ownership of a million euros in cash that was strewn around the vehicle.

The incident happened near Granada after the vehicle left the road and

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was un-driveable. The police arrived at the scene to find two slightly injured men in the back of the van surrounded by the cash while the driver was unhurt and standing by the vehicle.

Police smell the weed in La Nucia National police officers from Benidorm, last week arrested three men suspected of running a marijuana plantation at a villa in La Nucia.

The officers had been alerted to the possible existence of the illegal operation, from information received indicating that

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marijuana was being trafficked into Benidorm from outside the city.

They set up an operation to investigate the information, which eventually led them to the villa in La Nucia.

Their suspicions were

Asked about the money none of them confessed to owning it. The driver was tested positive for both drugs and alcohol while all three may face fines for travelling with more than the permitted €100,000 without a permit.

aroused by a strong smell of marijuana coming from inside the premises and the excessive and constant noise of cooling fans emanating from the interior.

After obtaining a warrant to search the premises, during the subsequent raid, the officers uncovered more than 700 marijuana plants and almost five kilos of dried substance prepared for sale.

They also seized 38 fans, 125 halogen spotlights, nine humidifiers, 5 extractors, three radiators, bags of soil and three large trays used to dry the buds.

The agents, arrested three males aged between 29 and 46, from the United Kingdom and Albania, on charges of crimes against public health and being involved in the cultivation, drying, cutting and distribution of marijuana in Benidorm.

parking in Benidorm

Benidorm city council have reached an agreement with the owners of a vacant piece of land in a prime beachfront location of the resort, to utilise as extra free parking for the Summer months.

The 3700 square metre parcel of landis the former site of the Las Terrazas Urbanisation, demolished five years ago after surveyorsreports revealed severe structural defects.

Since the buildings were raized to the ground and the land was cleared of rubble, the vacant lot has become overgrown and an unsightly eyesore on benidorm’s otherwise well-kept

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Levante Beach zone.

Mayor of Benidorm, Toni Perez , reported that “today an agreement has been signed with the owners of the site, which includes the temporary and free transfer in favour of the City Council, which will be responsible for adapting this plot as a parking , as well as its cleaning and maintenance.”

Vehicle access to the parking lot, which is due to open within the next week, will be from, Avenida delMediterraneo, whilst pedestrians will be able to use

the same access and a further one leading directly to and from Levante beach.

Contractors preparing the land for its future use, will use asphalt rescued from the recent modernisation and re-surfacing of Avenida Europa, to ensure ease of access for vehicles and pedestrians.

Perez also thanked “the generosity of the community of owners of the building ‘Las Terrazas’ that gives this plot at zero cost to the City Council”, culminating “the work of many months of dialogue” between both parties.

UP AND OVER

FIFTY-TWO African migrants forced their way into Spain’s North African enclave of Melilla from Morocco on Sunday by climbing over a border fence, Spanish authorities said.

About 100 migrants tried to storm the barbed wire

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fence at dawn but Spanish and Moroccan security force prevented “around half” from entering Melilla.

One migrant was taken to a medical centre to treat cuts he suffered scaling the fence while

four Spanish police officers sustained bruises, with one of the migrants arrested for assaulting an officer.

The 52 who managed to enter Melilla were taken to a temporary migrant accommodation centre where they were given new clothes.

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Benidorm Pink Weekend is back

Benidorm old town will be awash in a sea of pink once again, later this month, when the annual Pink Weekend hits town to herald the start of Summer.

Widely accepted as Benidorm Pride’s outrageous,

flirtatious and totally effervescent younger sister, this year’s event runs from Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th May. Pink Weekend originally

began as a way of filling in the gap between the resort’s enormously popular Gay Pride festivals, each September.

However, it has now grown to become one of the most eagerly anticipated fiestas on the Benidorm calendar, loved both by locals and the hordes of visitors, who plan their holidays around the weekend.

Every year, the free event gets bigger and the 2019 weekend is no exception, with four, fun packed days of themed parties on offer, all

centred around the spectacular Mirador del Castillo headland, guaranteeing, sensational ‘selfie’ views both day and night.

The rose coloured weekend begins on Thursday may 23rd, with loads of special ‘pink’ themed events in the colourfully decorated old town bars.

On Friday, the action heads up to the beautiful mirador, set in the resort’s most privileged position, with the Benidorm All Stars Party, featuring the best of local talent, including

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The Mirador del Castillo is also the setting for Saturday’s double header, beginning at 17.00h, with a Sunset Party, designed to get your night off to a cool, groovy start.

At 21.00h, it’s time to travel in reverse, as the ‘Back to the 90’s’ Party takes over the decks, featuring guest dj’s and vocalists and hot tunes from the decade that gave us some of the best dance anthems of all time.

And, if all that

wasn’t enough, for the first time this year, a Sunday evening, Closing Party has been added to complete the weekend line up.

Taking place in a spectacular setting at the Planta 20 Lounge and Bar, high up at the Madeira Centro Hotel from 19.00h, funky tunes from top dj’s will send your weekend off to pink heaven.

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Banking woes set to continue A report by the Bank of Spain has identified the continued risk of litigation as the biggest risk to the banking sector. The report states that “legal risks have increased significantly in recent years and there is still a major potential for further litigation as procedures are reviewed.” Banks have

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been caught up in a number of miss-selling and bad advice scandals in recent years, resulting in over 2 billion euros being paid in compensation. Sales of mortgages is highlighted as one potentially vulnerable area and the sector

is waiting for an EU ruling that may plunge them into a further round of compensation claims. Other risk factors include the level of debt that the economy and individuals have and a lack of a clear fiscal policy in a country that is regularly swinging between the left and right in government.

Branches threatened SANTANDER Bank plans to close 1,150 branches in Spain and cut just over 3,700 jobs, or around 11 per cent of its workforce, according to the union Comisiones Obreras on Tuesday.

Santander declined to comment.

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“This reduction will mainly affect the commercial network and its intermediate support structures, although it will also affect the principal offices,” Comisiones claimed.

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BANKER´S WARNING

A senior Bank of England figure has warned more delay to Brexit could further slash business investment in the UK and damage the country´s long-term economic outlook.

The Bank’s deputy governor, Ben Broadbent, said a delay beyond the new deadline of 31 October would harm Britain’s prospects as it faced the longest run of falling business investment since the second world war.

Broadbent said the failure to chart a clear path before the original leave date of March had left firms in limbo over investment decisions and major projects.

He said business investment has already been “feeling the consequences” and cautioned that delaying Brexit further means prolonging the uncertainty for hamstrung companies and risks hitting the wider

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economy.

The Bank’s forecasts issued last week showed the UK is heading for the longest run of falling investment in the postwar era, having already declined for four quarters in a row.

If this continues indefinitely, it could spell bad news for the economy, said Broadbent. “We rely on investment for making us collectively more

productive and better off.

That’s clear,” he said.

But assuming a deal is struck, the Bank is forecasting a surge in pentup spending.

“We think there would be quite a strong bounceback in investment,” he said. “These are not cancelled projects – it’s delay. If, as a business person, you’re assured that the worst thing is suddenly off the table, that has quite a powerful effect on your incentive to invest.”

Further expansion for Spain’s busiest port ALREADY Spain’s busiest port in terms of tonnage of cargo, Valencia is set to expand further, con-solidating that position in the process. A new €1.2 billion investment is a combination of public and private sector cash and will be primarily used to expand the port’s northern area, increasing

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its ca-pacity to five million containers, twice what it is now.

As much of this is being built from scratch it will also incorporate the latest technology making the loading and unloading process faster. The project is set to generate a further

FALLING DIA SALES SLID and losses continued at Spain’s DIA in the first three months of the year, the supermarket chain said this week, as investors awaited the next step in a takeover bid by Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman’s investment fund.

Squeezed by tough competition from domestic and foreign rivals like Mercadona, Lidl, and Aldi, who have invested heavily in their stores, DIA has failed to stem a haemorrhage of market share it built up by discounting during a prolonged recession.

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It reported a net loss of 144.4 million euros for the period between JanuaryMarch, in line with a previous estimate it gave in April.

Like-for-like sales, a key measure of retailers’ performance, fell four point three per cent from a year earlier.

Progress in the bid by Fridman’s LetterOne fund to buy the roughly 70 per cent of the

7,000 jobs according to a forecast by the Generalitat.

Last year Valencia port had container traffic totalling 77 million tons while Barcelona shifted 67 million tons. company it does not already own would help stabilise the situation, DIA said in a statement.

It also needs an agreement with financing banks and a capital hike. Without all three elements “the situation could deteriorate rapidly and the company could eventually be forced to file for creditor protection and/ or liquidation,” Dia added.

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Sleep at night investing?

I often hear from my clients, “I am not being greedy, I just want to see a decent return on my money without taking too much risk”. In other words, I do not want to see large fluctuations and have any stock market shocks with my investments in the future. Most people want to see a return higher than inflation and higher than the banks can provide, and risk means different things to different people and we are all well aware of that. It is simply not possible to invest without taking some degree of risk. However, there are people who simply cannot cope with the ups and downs of the share markets and simply feel better off staying with the bank, even if that means watching their money get eaten by inflation.

This is usually because they may feel that any investment product is complicated, difficult to understand and a potentially rocky ride, so somewhat scary.

Ultimately they are cautious investors.

So is there something that can alleviate these concerns? You may remember life companies in the UK offering products that use funds with a smoothing effect of returns? Returns that provide the potential to beat inflation and interest rates over the medium term. Well, even if you don’t know or remember then let me explain.

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We cannot predict that these funds will never go down in value, and of course, past performance is by no means a prediction of future performance, however, we can say that this extremely well known UK life company has a good pedigree of past successes. If you are a cautious investor concerned about inflation or the behaviour of your current investments and wish to find out about investing in this product, please contact me by email Andrew.gibson@blacktowerfm. com or call me on 603 612 464. Website: www.theblacktowergroup.com

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by Yvonne Hollywood, Worldwide Horizons A small island-nation located on the southern tip of Malaysia, it is made up of one large island (Mainland Singapore) and 62 islets around it. Founded as an outpost of the British East India

Singapore Company, Singapore obtained independence from British rule in 1963 by joining Malaysia and other states that were leaving, and then opted to become fully independent in 1965.

Since its separation from the other Asian nations, Singapore has become a world leader in virtually every respect – logistics, manufacturing, technology, tourism, trade and transport. It has been named as the words smartest city, safest country, a competitive city and the third least corrupt in the world.

For the residents, the country has good education and healthcare, quality of life and life expectancy is high.

S i n g ap ore Airport has been named one of the best in the world, as it should given that they also are home

t o Singapore airlines, renowned as one of the best airlines in the world. They operate frequent flights directly from Barcelona.

On arrival at Singapore airport, you can take a taxi downtown (around 20€) or many hotels are linked on a shuttle bus route, which costs around 10€ pp.

With typical Asian-Malaysian influences, eating out in Singapore is a treat for the tastebuds. There are Michelin starred restaurants as well as street hawkers offering modern Singapore food. A speciality is Laksa, a spicy soup with noodles and prawns and Chicken Rice, a national dish offered at all restaurants and street hawkers too. To taste some of the best street food, head to one of the many food markets that dot around the city.

Do some research as some of these have been mentioned in food guides for outstanding quality, so well worth the visit.

Like most of the Asian countries, accommodation is plentiful and available at all budget levels. But we couldn’t write this article without mentioning the iconic Raffles Hotel, famous home of the Singapore Sling. The hotel has

b e e n closed in recent months for a refurbishment, with a planned opening again in August of this year. We are sure that it will continue to offer its fantastic services as it has done for the last 130+ years!

In terms of climate, Singapore maintains a year round temperature of around 30 degrees, however it does tend to be a bit wetter between the months of November and January. Theré s plenty to do once in the city – there are parks and museums to wander around, as well as the Singapore Botanic Gardens for those who love nature. Between the Singapore Zoo and the Night Safari, you can enjoy a River Safari, allowing you to get up close and personal with a variety of the animals, notably the two resident Pandá s as well as some 6000 other species that live here.

A not-to-be-missed experience is that of Mount Faber – Singaporé s 2nd highest hill which can be reached by a fantastic cable car ride to the top, where you can enjoy fabulous views of the city as the sun goes down. At the top, there are plenty of bars and restaurants to help you to enjoy this magnificent scenery.

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Two fun reasons to visit the village of Cassel in Flanders, France

The village of Cassel in France’s Nord department region with its cobbled streets, quiet atmosphere and traditional Flemish buildings feels like a romantic relic of a bygone era.

Though it was originally created by the Romans on top of a prominent hill (Mont Cassel) overlooking the lush rolling pastures of French Flanders, the rulers of Flanders picked up the pieces after the demise of the Roman Empire and the Flemish influence is still evident.

Though many a holiday-maker has driven or worse – bypassed altogether – Cassel on their way to Lille or Paris, we offer two fantastic reasons to stop and stare.

Musée de Flandre Musée de Flandre (Flanders Museum) is located in a stunning 17th century Flemish building on the main street of Cassel, with foundations dating back to the medieval period.

You will find some of the finest Flemish artworks and paintings in the world here. Currently they are hosting a special exhibition of Fêtes et Kermesses au temps des Brueghel until July 14th (€6 adult entry).

Pieter Bruegel the Elder (also

spelt “Brueghel”) is renowned for his Dutch and Flemish Renaissance paintings. Many of them feature imaginative, joyful and sometimes barmy renditions of parties and celebrations. Sadly his own works are not here but you can see them in The Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. However, the good news is that works based on his paintings are here in abundance.

Eleven room showcase these and as well as artworks created by his two sons, Jan I and Pieter II. Most of the paintings depict the poorest of society, and they provide an important social commentary on life in the Renaissance period.

More than 100 paintings and engravings depict fairs, weddings and other community events that took place in 16th and 17th strange depictions. Almost every painting contains a stupidly-dressed “fool”, who is a visual representation of excess and naughtiness. Men projectile vomit after glugging too much mead, couples embrace passionately behind trees and brawlers throw punches with gay abandon.

To top the entertainment off are the amusing holographic jesters

that pop-up while stories of peasant parties during the Baroque period unfold.

Amid all this are numerous depictions of brides: sobbing brides, bored brides and drunken brides all make an appearance. There is also an interesting selection of sartorial hat choices including a beehive, a crown made of vegetables and a hat that looks like a butter churner.

One inebriated bride even wears a colander on her head as her terrified husband looks on with pure terror.

My personal favourite was ”Village festival” by Jan I Bruegel, which forms part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Collection. The painting contains an incredible level of detail and expression, portraying dozens of “Lilliputian” characters dancing in celebration.

Whether or not you are a Bruegel fan, the exhibition is brilliantly curated and great fun. The exhibition is family friendly and we saw several groups of children who genuinely seemed to be enjoying themselves.

The gardens at Mont des Récollets The Jardins du Mont des Récollets (a 5-minute drive from Musée de Flandre) are part of an old, converted farm and will open to the public

on 10 April 2019 (€6 adult entry).

As with any typical Flemish farm, you enter the gardens though the orchard, and first impressions are of a small, lovingly tended garden.

However, as you weave through various hedges, nooks and corridors a magnificent garden with more and 20 themed “rooms” appears. These include the “embroidery room” with hedges designed to look like a knitting pattern and the “Berlingots room” with hedges groomed to look like sweets.

The farmhouse is almost as idyllic as the gardens, and overlooks the stunning Flemish countryside.

It has since been converted into a restaurant filled with old pots and pans and hand-made wooden tables and chairs.

This is a perfect spot for a traditional Flemish lunch or a cup of tea before you move on.

Getting there You can take your car on Eurotunnel Le Shuttle from Folkestone to Calais for as little as £24 each way (based on a day trip).

The journey time can be as little as 55 minutes. Once you arrive at Calais, the journey to Cassel takes approximately one and a half hours.

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OUND POINTER PUPlly F caught last

I´m a sucker for happy endings on lost dog stories, so the tale of an escaped puppy that was found after survivingr, in the wild for more than a yea struck a chord with me.

Pointer cross Rio was 10 months old when he slipped outr of his harness on a walk nea Cambridge in January 2018.

After some initial sightings, il he was not spotted again unt March this year.

He was fina e week, and is thought to hav er form a at ” bits rab “lived off a landfill site, and he is now at new a for ing hop tre, rescue cen home.

Sadly, his former owner r has since adopted anotheh wit on get not s doe t dog tha n other animals, so Rio has bee in tre cen ue resc a to returned Surrey, but he looks a sure-fire bet to be adopted soon!

LET THEM EAT CAKE

Is it just me, but you always get the sense that British authorities are obsessed with health and safety, compared to here in Spain and elsewhere in Europe.

If you go to Greece, you´ll know what I mean!

Take this bit of stupidity where Women’s Institute me cla im ed have been banned from mbers they’re being penalis cakes as ‘a lovely tre baking charitable act which ed for a hospice patients due to at’ for carried out for yearsthey have without health iss and safety rules. ue.

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There are clearly peop s “When I ate it, it tasted nd ha ir n which with time on the thing just like baco with absolutely no rby made me feel sick. I was thing and better to do like a De nting absolutely see woman who is wa Aldi went back down to the compensation from that shop.” di because she claimed ce Guess what? An Al the t tha d her vegetarian lasagne sau sai con. spokesperson might have contained bawho sauce is totally vegetarian rd, Rianne Wa ntained a eral and that it co became a Muslim sev the smoked flavouring, which years ago, went back to ell was a special kind of salt. not store and made staff sm Ward, Miss nts wa the sauce. , unsurprisingly She said: ‘I just sat downd compensation, but frankly sai and my young son like all she should get is a life. s ell sm s thi , “Mummy

THE WORST OF BRITAIN I get very worried about politicians telling the media what to do, even though it is an MP who has been candid about his mental health issues, calling for ITV´s Jeremy Kyle show to be permanently axed.

The Kyle show for me depicts everything that is bad about Britain, but as a lifelong broadcaster and

journalist, I back the right of broadcasters to transmit anything, so long as it is within the law.

Charles Walker MP told the BBC it would be “extremely sensible” if ITV said “this has gone far enough” adding that it was “a watershed moment”, which saw the network suspend all transmissions

after the death of a guest shortly after filming.

UK tabloids have named him as Steve Dymond, who failed the infamous lie detector test which showed he was unfaithful to his girlfriend. Reports say his friends fear he took his own life earlier this month.

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STEVÉ S GREAT RESULT Back in 1986, I and he has found out remember the story that he has siblings, of a baby discovered but they did not abandoned in the know he existed.

Steve has been toilets at Gatwick a long hunt to on 33 and t, Airpor years on, Steve find his parents Hydes has finally and made regular around discovered who he appeals the and mas Christ is. really became Steve known as Gary Gatwick – the name of the airport’s mascot – when he was discovered in some toilets in the Terminal, South aged just ten days. have Experts taken DNA samples and have now found who his parents are, but sadly for Steve his mother died before he got chance to meet up. his However, father is still alive

anniversary of him being found in the toilets, and has kept all the items that he was found with under the sink, including the Gary Gatwick teddy bear that was given to him.

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Human composting, a green way to go

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Finger licking fraud

Nina Schoen, a supporter of human composting

THE problem of how to dispose of human remains has always been a sensitive one, with culture, religious beliefs, superstition and pure squeamishness all playing a part in the process around the world. One thing is for sure, it is something that will happen to us all one day, with Washington set to become the first US state to legalise a relatively new form of dispatch - human composting. As the name suggests, the body is allowed to break down naturally in special (organic) earth and then “reintroduced” to the land without the environmental damage caused by normal burial or cremation. Many environmentally conscious people think it is ironic that one of the most damaging processes for the planet happens after your death. For example Nina Schoen, 48, an activist for the change in the law said “I don’t want to leave a toxic footprint

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when I go”.

However the process may need a serious re-branding to convert some people, not least with the name. “I think the vision that some people have is that you throw Grandpa out in the backyard with the food scraps” said Sen. Jamie Pedersen who supports the bill. The process actually allows bodies to break down naturally and faster than “conventional” burial and with far less of a carbon footprint than cremation. Human nature means that many people are particularly averse to change in the sensitive area that is the burial process. Cremation took years to become accepted and religious belief in particular pushed against it until the church started confirming that the body is just a vessel for your soul, if you believe in that sort of thing.

Abortion ban divides US

THE US is a country where the Christian evangelical right are holding increasing sway on legislation, with probably the most graphic example being this week’s banning of abortion in Alabama. Never the most progressive of the US states, lawmakers in the Deep South region passed the law by 25 votes to six, not even allowing exemptions for rape or incest. Asked if a 12 year old girl who was raped by a relative and became pregnant would have to have the child, supporters said that was indeed the case.

All of this is seen as the lead-up to a challenge of the famous 1973 Roe

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versus Wade ruling which effectively legalised abortion in the US. A number of other states have already severely limited terminations using the “heartbeat law” where it is illegal when a foetal heartbeat can be detected. This is usually around six weeks and far too early for many women to realise they are pregnant.

Supporters said “our bill says that a baby in a womb is a person” while detractors said “the bill criminalises doctors (who face up to 99 years in jail for carrying out the procedure) and is telling women what to do with their bodies”.

Hardly known for his religious convictions until he saw it as a path to the presidency, Donald Trump has now surrounded himself with evangelical Christians such as Vice President Mike Pence.

25% of Christians in the US now classify themselves as evangelicals, who take the word of the Bible literally, both Old and New Testament, from Noah’s Ark to the creation of the Earth by God in seven days 6,000 years ago. Unlike more mainstream Christianity they see it as their mission on Earth to convert people to their belief system, including by legislation if necessary such as the new laws in Alabama.

Pro-choice supporters protest the new bill.

ONE of the hottest stories on social media this week concerned a student who ate free at KFC every day for a year by pretending to be from the fast food chains head office. The cheeky scammer was travelling around South Africa, wearing a suit and arriving in a chauffeur driven limousine which was piloted by a friend who is actually a chauffeur - borrowing the vehicle of course. He had knocked up some form of ID backing up

his story and would then enter the outlet saying he needed to test for “the quality assurance of the food”. He would even go to the kitchen and take official looking notes while picking out his free samples.

Staff said they were always on their best behaviour when the man arrived, afraid of falling out of favour with the important employee from head office. He has now been identified as a 27 year old student at the KwaZulu-Natal

University and police have confirmed he has been charged with crimes of obtaining goods by deception. Social media users offered the man their support with comments such as “Not all heroes wear capes” and simply “I salute you” both posted on Twitter.

KFC has not commented, although many think that the free publicity may be worth the price of the hundreds of buckets of complimentary chicken consumed by the unnamed fraudster.

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Elderly Olympics BENITATXELL was the venue for the fifth over 65 Olympiad, attracting pensioners from all over the Marina Alta. 350 people took part, 80% of them female in an unseasonally warm May after-noon. This failed to stop them taking part in the various pursuits including

throwing the basketball and dancing. Everyone agreed it was a good day with next year’s aim being to try and encourage more male athletes to take part. This year Denia, Pego, Javea, Pedreguer, Els Poblets, Ondara, El Verger and Benissa were all represented.

Female candidates making history

THE Compromis list of political hopefuls for the local elections in Lliber is the first in the Marina Alta to consist entirely of female candidates, as leader Andrea Kruithof is joined by eight other women in the small inland municipality. The opposition PP has a more

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controversial list which includes two candidates who were heavily involved in the Lliber housing scandal earlier this century as well as Cesar Sanchez, current mayor of Calpe and president of the Diputacion

de Alicante.

In what will be regarded by most as another progressive move, the PP in Pedreguer have an-nounced that a candidate with fascist sympathies will not be standing. Pictures emerged of Sergio Fernandez giving a Nazi salute and he has

expressed his support in the past for Francoist groups such as Authentic Falange and España 2000.

Pedreguer has a large, well integrated immigrant population and mix of cultures and clearly the PP felt that this was not the image they wanted to pro-ject.

Tackling marine plastic problem U N I V E R S I T Y by Simon Russell students from Barcelona and Valencia gathered produce ideas. The project together in Denia last week is being piloted in Italy, to launch their participation France and Greece as well in a new Europe wide as Spain. A spokeswoman project aimed at tacking the for the Denia team said this protocol issue of plastic waste in the “What Mediterranean Sea. The seeks is to reach common Medsealitter project brings legislation to address the together the students, problem and come to who are studying biodi- strategic agreements on versity and biology, with space-time observation, fishermen’s associations, waste measure-ment and marine users and NGOs control of the impact on to study the problem and marine fauna”.

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Postbag Not for the first time, Nigel Farage is running rings around the UK political establishment ahead of next week´s European elections.

The message is simple, which is to leave the EU on WTO trade terms, and that´s it, whilst all the MPs just carry on rowing and splitting, with Labour and the Tories in a right old sorry mess.

I don´t agree with Mr. Farage, but at least you get some plain speaking which is waffle-free, which I suspect is a large part of his appeal.

Of course, if he got his way, there appears to be no plan whatsoever for what happens next.

I still can´t forget the lies about all those lovely millions promised in the 2016 referendum that would go to the National Health Service.

I can see those flying pigs soon making another appearance!

Grant Bachelor, Gran Alacant.

Last week´s story about rental company Goldcar getting a thumbs-down in a Which survey makes me wonder why people don´t a bit of basic research and shop around?

One of the good things about the internet is that there is plenty to go at, and I´m fortunate that I have personal experience of two local car hire companies that treat their customers well, and which my family members use whenever they come over to visit.

Sadly the big boys always seem to dominate the surveys(good or bad), yet the smaller and often family-run firms don´t get shouted about from the rooftop, unless you do a bit of research or go on a personal recommendation.

Harriet McKenzie, Torrevieja.

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LOCAL&LIFESTYLE Fiestas not set to go with Night at the a bang museum TODAY (Friday 17th October) is International Museum Day and to celebrate Oliva is opening the town’s museums late and putting on various activities, the fourth successive year they have done this.

The archaeological, ethnological and Case de Mayan museums will all be opening from 8pm until midnight and this year there will also be a theatrical route as well as workshops, guided tours, screenings and exhibitions.

One of the focal points this year will be the old sugar stores, a building dating back to the 15th cen-tury and one of the oldest in the Valencian Community.

This will be featured in a guided tour and theatre workshop, starting in Plaza Santa Maria at 7.30pm. The Municipal Theatre School will also be making appearances at all three museums over the evening. Contact the Tourist Information of-fice or the museums themselves for more information.

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A shortage of the special gunpowder commonly used at the regions Moors and Christians festivities means that many towns are facing a quieter party than usual.

Alarm bells started ringing last week when the only company licensed to supply the gunpowder used on the replica muskets issued a statement saying that they were unable to distribute the material for unspecified reasons.

Half a dozen Alicante municipalities, including Muro and Elda, have now said that their upcoming fiestas will not have the traditional gunshots for the first time in their history and others look set to follow, depending when the fiesta is and whether a new source for the black powder can be found. Not everyone will be upset of course, not least nervous pets and those who don’t appreciate being woken up in the early hours by hundreds of fake firearms.

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Family Fun Day

JUST a reminder that local animal protection society charity P.E.P.A. are holding a family fun day at Potries (inland from Oliva/Gandia) on Sunday 19 May and full details of the event have now been announced. There will be kid’s games, a rastro, refreshments, a barbecue, a photo studio and other stalls including home made crafts. Live entertainment will be provided by the Graham Foster Band, Steve Slater, Frank Abrams and Holly Worman.

The highlight for many will

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be the dog show with prizes for handsomest male and prettiest female dogs, waggiest tail, best sausage catcher and the dog the judges would most like to take home. The day starts at 10.30am and is at Plaza de la Concordia (opposite the Moli Canyar restaurant). This Tuesday also sees the regular P.E.P.A. quiz night from 7.30pm at Bar Restaurant Ca Elsa in Villalonga.

For information on this and more go to www.pepaspain.com

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NEW CHARITY SHOP

Since opening it’s doors in July 2012, volunteers at Giving4giving charity have raised and donated well over 123,000€ to help and support local cancer charities and other worthy causes up and down the Costa Blanca through sales at the charity shops, monthly auctions and also organising various fund- raising events.

As a growing charity, Gary, the charity President is delighted to announce that an additional charity shop is to be opened in late spring this year in Albir; not only will the new shop help to provide additional income for the charity, hopefully it will also benefit from becoming part of the local community and raise awareness of the vital work and people it supports.

Donations are urgently needed to fill the empty shop, ready for the grand opening in late spring – clothing, footwear, bric a brac, electrical goods, household linen, furniture, childrenswear etc. Your kind donations can be dropped off at the new shop or any of the other charity shops located in La Nucia, Altea and Villajoyosa, alternatively, Gary can arrange a pickup service for larger items,

covering all areas.The charity is also appealing for volunteers to join the team running the shop; if you enjoy meeting new people and would like to make a difference in the local community, please

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get in touch soon. The shop is situated in 14.00 For any further information, please Camí Vell d’Altea 40, Local 3, next door to Kathmandu Restaurant/opposite Hotel contact Gary on 603 137 697 or visit our Albir Playa Hotel & Spa. Planned opening Facebook page – Giving4Giving Charity hours are Monday to Saturday, 10.00 -

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LOCAL&LIFESTYLE Javea Keep fit for a A taste of Denia good cause coming to London

SUNDAY June 2 has been confirmed as the date for Javea’s inaugural Jornada Solidario. The event features seven different forms of exercise, yoga, pilates,

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cardio, zumba, aerobics, hit and capoeira all led by experienced teachers. Each session takes 45 minutes, starting with the “hit” class at 9am and continuing until the final session at 1.30pm. The price to take part is €8 in advance (€10 on the day) with all proceeds going to Aspanion, the association of children with cancer in the Valencian C o m m u n i t y.

A d v a n c e tickets can be purchased from the Decuero shop at Plaza de la Iglesia.

JAVEA Town Hall have announced that the summer kids workshops will once again be running in July and August this year. Open to children on the padron born between 2007 and QUIQUE Dacosta, the Denia based three Michelin starred chef, is set to open his first restaurant outside of Spain next month, with London being his chosen location. “Arros QD” will stay true to Dacosta’s Valencian roots with rice being the star of the menu, especially paella. The 1,000 square meter establishment is located on Eastcastle Street in the super posh area of Fitzrovia and will be able to seat 140 customers over two floors. Although the rice will, of course, be coming from Va-lencia the chef also plans to use the best ingredients “from the orchards, farms and markets of Great Britain”. combination of education and fun with various activities depending on the age group. The Department of Social Services has said that families

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have until 31 May to apply for fi-nancial assistance with the workshops. Circumstances will be looked into on an individual basis and will include such criteria as

being unable to look after young kids during the summer months due to commitments such as work.

The Social Services Department is on the second floor of the Social Centre, open weekdays 9am until 2pm.

Quique Dacosta in his new London restaurant.

On course for a better bus Summer school confirmed service

THE Ministry of Public Works has approved a new public transport system for the Las Marinas and Alicante region.

For the Marina Alta this means there will be 11 bus lines with a minimum of 13 buses using them. The focus has been on better connections with travel hubs such as the airport and the principal tourist centres as well as the university and train stations. There will be direct connections to the airport from Altea, l’Alfas, Pedreguer, Gata, Denia, Teulada, Benissa and Javea that previously didn’t have one. The proposal now need to be submitted for final approval and will then be

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submitted for tender.

JAVEA Town Hall have by Simon Russell Services Department is on announced that the summer the second floor of the Social kids workshops will once again such as work. The Social Centre, open weekdays 9am be running in July and August until 2pm. this year. Open to children on the padron born between 2007 and 2015 inclusive, the school is a combination of education and fun with various activities depending on the age group. The Department of Social Services has said that families have until 31 May to apply for fi-nancial assistance with the workshops.

Circumstances will be looked into on an individual basis and will include such criteria as being unable to look after young kids during the summer months due to commitments

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Creative kids kit out paediatric team

STAFF at the children’s ward of Denia Hospital showed off their new uniforms today, the result of a competition for kids across the Marina Alta. The challenge for the 8 to 12 year age group was to design new coats and smocks for staff to make them more “child friendly” in appearance, something that helps put the

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younger patients at ease. The winning drawings were by Lluna Bertomeu and Ruben Perez, both aged 9, who were at the presentation ceremony and received their prizes.

The contest was organised

by Marina Salud and the jury included hospital staff, artists and designers.

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Summer evenings in the market THE latest initiative from Javea’s municipal market is called “La primera al Mercat” and hopes to encourage people to take advantage of the Friday evening opening to buy their first food purchase of the weekend. If you want to sample anything, much of the produce will be able

to be consumed at one of the markets bars, accompanied by a glass of wine or beer. The new campaign starts this Friday at 5pm and then every subsequent Friday from the same time. There will also be regular special events such as children’s activities and music.

Squatters making life hell

The paediatric team show off their new look.

AN estimated 23 of the 64 properties on the Mirador Monte Pedrera urbanisation in Denia are occupied by squatters and neighbours say that the situation for those dwelling legally is becoming increasingly difficult.

In a recent incident a private security guard on patrol had his arm broken and residents say they have received death threats

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as well as physical and verbal intimidation. Property has also been damaged, cars scratched and wheels punctured while there have been break-ins and attempted burglaries.

To add insult to injury the squatters have tapped into an illegal electricity supply

using street lights, something the urbanisation is picking up the bill for, currently around €20,000. The “wave of people” moved in around two years ago almost overnight according to reports. Legal residents have held meetings with the police and town council but say that little or no action has been taken.

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Pets

Mistakes That First-Time Puppy Owners Should Avoid Having a canine companion can be lifechanging; while it can make you a happier person, there are some responsibilities that come as a part of the package. If the idea of bringing home a puppy excites you, there are a lot of things that you need to do to gear up for the change. If you live alone, it can mean altering your lifestyle for this new companion and if you live with family, your loved ones would need to get involved as well. While a new puppy can be a great addition to your family, you need to avoid certain mistakes as a first-timer.

Here are some common ones that you should be aware about.

Not thinking before taking the plunge The worst mistake that first-time puppy owners do is not thinking before bringing one home. To start with, you need to discuss your intention with your family if you live with them. Ensure that they are all comfortable

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with the idea of having this canine member joining them. Additionally, they should be ready to share the responsibilities and joys of pet parenting with you. Also, make sure that your lifestyle allows you to take this responsibility.

Those who travel a lot, for example, should consider the alternative arrangements for leaving their pet home when they are out of town.

Not choosing the right breed If you think that paying attention to the animal’s breed is not important, you are mistaken. Do not choose one on the basis of looks but make sure that the puppy will be able to blend in your lifestyle and you will be able to give it good care. There are some breeds that enjoy the company of children and you should choose them if you have children at home.

Certain breeds require intensive physical exercise and are ideal for people with active lifestyle.

Not getting the puppy health-tested before bringing it home The secret of being a happy pet parent greatly depends on your ability to find the perfect puppy that is cute and healthy.

Not getting it health-tested before bringing it home is another mistake that you should absolutely avoid.

Buying from a reliable source is important because these breeders take good care of dogs and their young ones are less susceptible to inherited health problems.

Moreover, they do all the necessary health tests before selling the puppies.

Not training the puppy Not training the puppy is a mistake that a majority of people make. Just adopting an animal will not give you the expected benefits of being a pet owner. Training it makes the puppy social, keeps it safe and strengthens your bond with it. The objective of training goes much beyond making the pet obedient and disciplined.

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Confusion

Confusion is a symptom which can have many causes. We can all relate to having episodes of ‘confusion’ such as going upstairs only to find that we have no idea what we are doing up there or being unable to remember a word that we really should know or somebody’s name!

However, true confusion that has a medical cause can be very distressing for the confused person themselves and those around this person.

often the person themselves assume that the cause is dementia.

The affected person will often resist visiting the Doctor for fear that dementia will be confirmed. Many people are unaware that confusion may have a simple treatable cause such as a urinary tract infection or vitamin - Fluid and B12 deficiency! Once electrolyte imbalance treated, the person will - Deficiencies such return to his or her normal as B12, thiamine, niacin, Symptoms of confusion self again Vitamin C can vary from mild to - I n f e c t i o n s severe and include: Other causes can including urine and chest include: infections -disorganised thoughts -disorientation -problems making decisions -difficulty concentrating -problems performing tasks -unusual aggression -inability to recognize familiar objects or people Depending upon the cause, Confusion may develop suddenly or gradually over a long period of time. When an older person shows symptoms of confusion, family, friends and

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Benidorm hotels changing hands

FIVE well known hotels in Benidorm are among the seven that have been acquired by Azora, a real estate management company that specialises in four and five star hotels.

The Flamingo Oasis, Rio Park, Riudor, Regente and Agis join two Costa del Sol hotels and will all be upgraded to a minimum 4* standard where required.

Azora said that Benidorm’s

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84% occupancy rate, equating to 11 million overnight stays last year, makes it one of the key tourist destinations in the whole of Europe. Their new properties have a total of 1,670 rooms between them and the firm is expecting to spend around 30 million euros upgrading the hotels.

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Last weekend saw A Place in the Sun Live from London Olympia, The Weekender Newspaper team were in attendance performing interviews and filming with exhibitors and even with some of the TV presenters of the awardwinning TV show on channel 4 about attempting to find a perfect property abroad. It often focuses on towns and coastal areas in Spain. The program is designed with a response to the growth in Brits buying property abroad. Marco

world searching for the best properties for her house- hunters. Since she joined the show in 2004 ratings have more than doubled and it is now broadcast in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Marco asked Jasmine where her favorite place was in Spain? she replied, “it’s really hard, but I do have a soft spot for Galicia it has beautiful scenery, it´s so different and magical, a place I fell in love with, the place and the people are so nice”.

The organizers of the event reported that

Baiardo from The Weekender Newspaper caught up with Jasmine Harman who is best known for being the face of the Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun – Home or Away, for which she has filmed over 250 episodes. It has taken her all over the

after a quiet start on Friday the weekend produced a consistent flow of visitors and feedback from many of you was that buyers were high quality with some impressive budgets. There was a buzz in the air making the event a strong advert for overseas home ownership. This year’s

total attendance was 6,577 which is 22% down on last year’s figure.

Exhibitors from Spain real estate sector that included Vincent Real Estate based in Benijofar & La Zenia. Intasun from Rojales and Sun Lawyers who have seven offices across Costa Blanca including Calpe, Javea, Cabo Roig, and La Zenia.

Organizers thanked the exhibitors for their contribution to A Place in the Sun Live and the reassurance and motivation this generates to British buyers.

A note from Sun Lawyers We would like to thank all the interested parties that stopped by at our stand at the Place in the Sun Live exhibition in London, although numbers were down from last year, it is clear that the British people still have their heart on buying in Spain. The Sun Lawyers team had a chance to show off their expert knowledge on property purchases, relocation, together with other legal matters, regarding Spain. There was plenty of interest for the Costa Blanca, with Murcia & Almeria following closely

behind, Spain is a key focal point and still the number one destination for Brits moving abroad. Our team found people were brushing aside any fears they may have and since the postponement of Brexit they were keen to move ahead to purchase in Spain. We at Sun Lawyers have always believed the traditional holiday/second home links to Spain coupled with the proximity and fabulous weather will continue to make Spain an attraction for UK buyers, now and for years to come.

This was made clear from the hundreds of people’s comments who passed through our stand over the weekend. Potential property buyers kept us busy asking questions on all aspects of legal matters in Spain, and when would be the right time to buy. Sun Lawyers will be continuing their association with Place in the Sun in the future and look forward to the next event in Birmingham on September 20th and we look forward to providing you with all our legal expertise for all your requirements in Spain. See you at the next show!

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BALAERIC BOOM TIME Though areas like the Costa Blanca have some of the most significant property price increases in Spain, it´s the holiday islands of the Balaerics like Ibiza that are seeing prices climbing the fastest, at almost double the national average!

The IMIE General Index shows an annual rate of increase of eight per cent across the islands, compared to a national price rise of just under four per cent.

The plentiful supply of sandy shores and sunkissed climate on the Balaerics offer an idyllic setting for long-term stayers, who are fuelling the price market.

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islands, like elsewhere, incur a price premium, with property values falling as you move further inland.

Spring heralds the start of the buying season in the Balearics, as it does in many other parts of Spain.

On islands such as Mallorca and Ibiza, the property market will be busy from now until the end of the summer.

“Foreign buyers play a significant role in these island markets as they vie with locals to find the perfect property in the perfect location,” commented Marc Pritchard, Sales and In property terms, Marketing Director of coastal areas of the Taylor Wimpey España.

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FRIDAY 17th May

07:00 Breakfast 07:30 Rip-Off Britain 07:00 Good Morning Britain 10:15 Rip-Off Britain 08:15 Garden Rescue 09:30 Lorraine 11:00 Homes Under the 09:00 Walks of Life 10:25 Dickinson’s Real Deal Hammer 10:00 BBC News at Nine 11:30 This Morning 12:00 Neighbourhood Blues 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 13:30 Loose Women 12:45 Defenders UK 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 13:15 Bargain Hunt 13:15 Politics Live 14:55 ITV News London 14:00 BBC News at One 14:00 The Boss 15:00 Judge Rinder 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Street Auction 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 14:45 Doctors 15:30 The TV That Made Me 17:00 Tipping Point 15:15 Impossible 16:15 Ray Mears’ Bushcraft 18:00 The Chase 16:00 Escape to the Country 17:15 Hairy Bikers’ 19:00 ITV News London 16:45 Garden Rescue Bakeation 19:25 Party Election 17:30 The Repair Shop 18:15 Flog It! Broadcast 18:15 Pointless 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 ITV Evening News 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 The Farmers’ Country 20:00 Emmerdale 19:30 BBC London News Showdown 20:30 Coronation Street 20:00 The One Show 20:00 Mastermind 21:00 John Bishop’s Ireland 20:30 Still Open All Hours 20:30 Great British Menu 21:30 Coronation Street 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Gardeners’ World 22:00 The Bletchley Circle: 21:30 A Question of Sport 22:30 The Looming Tower San Francisco 22:00 Have I Got News for 23:20 The Mash Report 23:00 ITV News at Ten You 23:30 Newsnight 23:30 ITV News London 22:30 Mrs Brown’s Boys 23:45 Bear’s Mission 23:00 BBC News at Ten

06:50 Countdown 07:00 The Planet’s Funniest 07:00 Coronation Street 07:00 Children’s TV 07:25 Cheers Animals 10:15 Jeremy Vine 07:30 Coronation Street 07:55 Cheers 07:20 Totally Bonkers 12:15 Police Interceptors 07:55 Heartbeat 08:20 Everybody Loves Guinness World Records 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 09:00 Murder, She Wrote Raymond 13:15 Bad Tenants, Rogue 07:45 Totally Bonkers 09:55 On the Buses 08:45 Everybody Loves Guinness World Records Landlords 10:25 On the Buses Raymond 08:10 Totally Bonkers 14:10 Access 11:00 George and Mildred 09:10 Everybody Loves Guinness World Records 14:15 Home and Away 11:30 Lewis Raymond 09:00 Emmerdale 14:45 Neighbours 13:40 Heartbeat 09:40 Frasier 15:15 Past Malice: An Emma 09:25 Emmerdale 14:45 Emmerdale 10:10 Frasier 09:55 You’ve Been Framed! 15:15 Emmerdale Fielding Mystery 10:40 Frasier 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres 15:50 Coronation Street 17:00 Friends 11:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Show 17:30 Friends 16:20 Coronation Street Nightmares USA 11:20 Superstore 18:00 5 News at 5 16:55 Lewis 12:05 Undercover Boss USA 18:30 Neighbours 11:45 Superstore 18:55 Heartbeat 13:00 Channel 4 News 12:10 You’ve Been Framed! 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 19:00 Home and Away 13:05 Come Dine with Me 19:30 5 News Tonight 12:40 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Doc Martin 14:05 Posh Pawn 13:10 Emmerdale 19:55 Party Election 22:00 Doc Martin 15:10 Countdown 13:40 Emmerdale Broadcast 23:00 The Good Karma 16:00 Fifteen to One 14:15 You’ve Been Framed! Hospital 20:00 The Gadget Show 17:00 A Place in the Sun 21:00 The Yorkshire Steam 14:40 The Ellen DeGeneres 18:00 Four in a Bed Show Railway: All Aboard 18:30 Extreme Cake Makers 22:00 The Sheridan Smith 15:35 Catchphrase 16:40 Judge Rinder 19:00 The Simpsons Story 17:45 Judge Rinder 19:30 Hollyoaks 23:15 When Eurovision

07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Nadiya’s British Food Adventure 13:00 BBC Weekend News 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 Football Focus 15:00 The FA Cup Show 16:35 BBC Weekend News 16:45 BBC London News 16:55 Live: FA Cup Football 20:30 Would I Lie to You? 21:00 Eurovision Song Contest

07:10 Everybody Loves 11:25 Make You Laugh Out 07:00 Totally Bonkers Raymond Guinness World Records Loud 08:00 Frasier 07:10 Emmerdale Omnibus 11:50 Police Interceptors 09:15 The Big Bang Theory 12:40 Police Interceptors 10:15 Coronation Street 10:30 Women’s Football Omnibus 13:40 Friends World with Coca-Cola 13:05 Britain’s Got More 14:10 Friends 11:00 Heineken Champions 14:40 Friends Talent Cup Rugby: The Big Tackle 15:05 Friends 14:05 In For a Penny 12:00 The Simpsons 14:40 Ninja Warrior UK 15:35 Friends 12:30 The Simpsons 15:40 You’ve Been Framed!

16:05 The Nightmare 13:00 Four in a Bed 16:15 Spy Kids 3: Game Neighbour Next Door 15:30 A Place in the Sun Over 17:05 The Nightmare 16:15 A Place in the Sun 17:55 Despicable Me 2 Neighbour Next Door 17:00 Channel 4 News 18:05 Dogs Behaving (Very) 20:00 Doctor Strange 17:30 Live: European Rugby Badly 22:15 Britain’s Got More Champions Cup 19:00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Talent 20:30 Formula 1 Motor 23:20 Celebrity Juice Badly Racing 19:55 Party Election 22:00 World War Z Broadcast 20:00 Secrets of the Royal Servants 20:55 5 News Weekend 21:00 Great British Ships 22:00 Britain’s Bloody Crown 23:50 Pompeii

SATURDAY 18th May 07:30 All Over the Place 08:00 Wild & Weird 08:15 The Dengineers 08:45 Top Class 09:15 The Dog Ate My Homework 09:45 Nature’s Microworlds 10:15 Coast 10:45 Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?

11:45 Bears 13:00 Recipes That Made Me 13:30 Kew on a Plate 14:30 Best Bakes Ever 15:00 Homes Under the Hammer 16:00 Back in Time for the Weekend 17:00 The £100k House: Tricks of the Trade 18:00 Your Home Made Perfect 19:00 Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall

07:00 Dino Dana 07:10 Super 4 07:25 Super 4 07:35 Thunderbirds Are Go 08:00 Mission Employable 08:05 Mr Bean 08:15 Mr Bean 08:30 Marvel’s Avengers: Ultron Revolution 09:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 09:25 ITV News 09:30 The Sara Cox Show 10:25 James Martin’s Saturday Morning 12:35 John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen 13:40 Save Money: Lose Weight 14:15 ITV Lunchtime News 14:30 Live: ITV Racing Live 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV Evening News 19:15 ITV News London 19:30 Ninja Warrior UK

SUNDAY 19th May

07:00 Breakfast 10:25 Match of the Day 11:00 The Andrew Marr Show 12:00 Sunday Politics 12:30 Bargain Hunt 13:05 Garden Rescue 13:50 BBC Weekend News 14:05 Songs of Praise 14:45 Points of View 15:00 Tennis from Wimbledon: The No 1 Court Celebration 18:30 BBC Weekend News 18:50 BBC London News 19:00 RHS Chelsea Flower Show 20:00 Countryfile 21:00 Antiques Roadshow 22:00 Gentleman Jack 23:00 BBC Weekend News 23:20 BBC London News 23:30 A Royal Team Talk: Tackling Mental Health

07:20 Great British Garden 07:35 Thunderbirds Are Go 08:00 Mission Employable Revival 08:05 Star Wars: Freemaker 08:20 Glorious Gardens Adventures from Above 08:30 Marvel’s Avengers: 09:05 Countryfile Ultron Revolution 10:00 Beechgrove 10:30 Saturday Kitchen Best 08:55 The Haunted Hathaways Bites 09:25 ITV News 12:00 IAAF Diamond 09:30 The Sara Cox Show League Athletics 10:25 James Martin’s 13:00 Live: Great Sunday Selection Manchester Run 11:25 This Morning 15:20 Talking Pictures 12:25 John and Lisa’s 16:05 Escape to Athena Weekend Kitchen 18:00 Great Manchester 13:25 ITV Lunchtime News Run 13:30 Britain’s Got Talent 19:00 Turkey with Simon 14:45 Britain’s Got More Reeve Talent 20:00 Dragons’ Den 21:00 Undiscovered Worlds 15:45 In For a Penny 16:15 The Living Daylights with Steve Backshall 18:40 ITV Evening News 22:00 The Ranganation 18:55 ITV News London 22:45 What We Do in the 19:05 The Chase: Celebrity Shadows Special 23:15 What We Do in the

06:10 The £100K Drop 07:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 07:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 07:55 Frasier 08:20 Frasier 08:45 Frasier 09:10 The Big Bang Theory 09:35 The Big Bang Theory 10:00 The Big Bang Theory 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 Tricks of the Restaurant Trade 14:00 Bake Off: The Professionals 15:00 The Simpsons 15:30 The Simpsons 16:00 The Simpsons 16:30 Escape to the Chateau: DIY 17:30 A Place in the Sun 18:30 Coast vs Country 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Chaos at the Castle

11:10 Access 11:15 Rocketman Special 11:35 Maid in Manhattan 13:35 Friends 14:05 Friends 14:35 Friends 15:05 Friends 15:35 Friends 16:00 Practical Magic 18:10 Benefits 19:05 Rich Kids Go Skint 20:00 Cricket on 5 20:55 5 News Weekend 21:00 Blind Date 22:00 My Crazy Rich Asian Wedding 23:00 What Women Want

07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:10 You’ve Been Framed!

07:35 Emmerdale Omnibus 10:35 Coronation Street Omnibus 13:30 Catchphrase 14:30 Babe 16:25 Britain’s Got Talent 17:35 Britain’s Got More Talent 18:40 Minions 20:35 Jurassic World 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 Family Guy 23:55 Family Guy

04:50 Road to Avonlea 05:40 Road to Avonlea 06:30 ITV3 Nightscreen 07:00 Love Your Garden 07:50 Carry on Doctor 09:40 Inspector Morse 11:50 Lewis 13:50 Lewis 15:55 Lewis 17:55 Agatha Christie’s Marple 20:00 Midsomer Murders 22:00 Vera

07:00 The Royal 07:55 The Royal 09:00 Heartbeat 10:05 Heartbeat 11:05 Long Lost Family 12:10 Lewis 14:10 Lewis 16:05 Inspector Morse 18:20 Victoria 20:00 Victoria 21:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 22:00 Tonight at the London Palladium 23:00 Grantchester

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MONDAY 20th May

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip-Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Neighbourhood Blues 12:45 Defenders UK 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Impossible 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 RHS Chelsea Flower Show 17:30 The Repair Shop 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 RHS Chelsea Flower Show 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Panorama 22:00 Not Going Out 22:30 Ghosts

07:00 Rip-Off Britain 07:00 Good Morning Britain 06:50 Countdown 10:15 Jeremy Vine 07:45 Escape to the Country 09:30 Lorraine 12:15 Police Interceptors 07:25 Cheers 08:30 Antiques Roadshow 10:25 Dickinson’s Real Deal 07:55 Cheers 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 09:30 The Week in 11:30 This Morning 13:15 Bad Tenants, Rogue 08:20 Everybody Loves Parliament 13:30 Loose Women Landlords Raymond 10:00 BBC News at Nine 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 08:45 Everybody Loves 14:10 Access 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 14:55 ITV News London 14:15 Home and Away Raymond 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 15:00 Judge Rinder 14:45 Neighbours 09:10 Everybody Loves 13:15 Politics Live 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal Raymond 15:20 A Neighbour’s 14:00 ITU World Series 17:00 Tipping Point Obsession 09:40 Frasier Triathlon 18:00 The Chase 17:00 Friends 10:10 Frasier 15:45 WTF World 19:00 ITV News London 17:30 Friends 10:40 Frasier Championship Taekwondo 19:25 Party Election 18:00 5 News at 5 11:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen 17:15 Ray Mears’ Bushcraft Broadcast 18:30 Neighbours Nightmares USA 18:15 Flog It! 19:30 ITV Evening News 12:05 Undercover Boss USA 19:00 Home and Away 19:00 Eggheads 20:00 Emmerdale 19:30 5 News Tonight 13:00 Channel 4 News 19:30 The Farmers’ Country 20:30 Coronation Street 19:55 Party Election 13:05 Come Dine with Me Showdown 21:00 Best Walks with a Broadcast 14:05 Posh Pawn 20:00 The Victorian House View with Julia Bradbury 20:00 Premiership Rugby 15:10 Countdown of Arts and Crafts 21:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Police Interceptors 16:00 Fifteen to One 21:00 RHS Chelsea Flower 22:00 Hatton Garden 22:00 Traffic Cops 17:00 A Place in the Sun Show 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:00 Police Code Zero: 18:00 Four in a Bed 22:00 Thatcher: A Very 23:30 ITV News London 18:30 Extreme Cake Makers Officer Under Attack British Revolution 23:45 Serial Killer with Piers 19:00 The Simpsons 23:00 I Love the 1980s 19:30 Hollyoaks

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show NEW SERIES:

BBC One London 7:00pm Sun 19 May

Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift take an exclusive first look at the horticultural event, showcasing some eagerly anticipated show gardens and the latest plant trends

TUESDAY 21st May

07:15 Homes Under the 07:00 Breakfast 07:00 Good Morning Britain Hammer 10:15 Rip-Off Britain 09:30 Lorraine 08:15 Bargain Hunt 11:00 Homes Under the 10:25 Dickinson’s Real Deal 09:00 Pubs, Ponds, and Hammer 11:30 This Morning 12:00 Neighbourhood Blues Power: The Story of the 13:30 Loose Women Village 12:45 Defenders UK 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 09:30 Great British Railway 14:55 ITV News London 13:15 Bargain Hunt Journeys 14:00 BBC News at One 15:00 Judge Rinder 10:00 BBC News at Nine 14:30 BBC London News 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 14:45 Doctors 17:00 Tipping Point 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 18:00 The Chase 15:15 Impossible 16:00 Escape to the Country 13:15 Politics Live 19:00 ITV News London 16:45 RHS Chelsea Flower 14:00 The Super League 19:25 Party Election Show Show Broadcast 14:45 Street Auction 17:30 The Repair Shop 19:30 ITV Evening News 15:30 The TV That Made Me 20:00 Emmerdale 18:15 Pointless 16:15 Ray Mears’ Bushcraft 20:30 Save Money: Lose 19:00 BBC News at Six 17:15 Hairy Bikers’ 19:30 BBC London News Weight Bakeation 20:00 The One Show 21:00 Emmerdale 18:15 Flog It! 20:30 EastEnders 21:30 Heathrow: Britain’s 19:00 Eggheads 21:00 Holby City Busiest Airport 19:30 The Farmers’ Country 22:00 Hatton Garden 22:00 Years and Years Showdown 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:00 ITV News at Ten 20:00 Amazing Hotels: Life 23:30 ITV News London 23:25 BBC London News Beyond the Lobby

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07:00 The Planet’s Funniest 07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Coronation Street Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers 08:00 Heartbeat Guinness World Records 09:00 Murder, She Wrote 09:00 Emmerdale 10:00 On the Buses 09:25 Coronation Street 10:35 On the Buses 09:55 Coronation Street 11:05 George and Mildred 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres 11:35 Lewis Show 13:40 Heartbeat 11:20 Superstore 14:45 Emmerdale 11:45 Superstore 15:15 Emmerdale 12:10 You’ve Been Framed!

15:50 Coronation Street 13:10 Emmerdale 16:20 Coronation Street 13:40 Coronation Street 16:55 Lewis 14:15 Coronation Street 14:40 The Ellen DeGeneres 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote Show 21:00 Agatha Christie’s 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Poirot Show 18:50 Take Me Out 23:00 Cheat 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 You’ve Been Framed!

21:30 You’ve Been Framed!

22:00 Family Guy

new this week

Game of Thrones FINAL EPISODE

Sky Atlantic HD 2:00am Mon 20 May

In the final episode of the fantasy drama, the Great War to gain control over the mythical land of Westeros continues

06:50 Countdown 07:00 Children’s TV 07:25 Cheers 10:15 Jeremy Vine 08:20 Everybody Loves 12:15 Police Interceptors Raymond 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 09:40 Frasier 13:15 Bad Tenants, Rogue 10:10 Frasier Landlords 10:40 Frasier 14:10 Access 11:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen 14:15 Home and Away Nightmares USA 14:45 Neighbours 12:05 Undercover Boss USA 15:15 Lethal Admirer 13:00 Channel 4 News 17:00 Friends 13:05 Come Dine with Me 17:30 Friends 14:05 Posh Pawn 18:00 5 News at 5 15:10 Countdown 18:30 Neighbours 16:00 Fifteen to One 19:00 Home and Away 17:00 A Place in the Sun 19:30 5 News Tonight 18:00 Four in a Bed 19:55 Party Election 18:30 Extreme Cake Makers Broadcast 19:00 The Simpsons 20:00 Ben Fogle: The Great 19:30 Hollyoaks African Migration 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 The Yorkshire Vet 21:00 Bake Off: The 22:00 15 Days Professionals 23:00 Violent Child, 22:00 24 Hours in A&E Desperate Parents

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest 07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Coronation Street Animals 07:55 Heartbeat 07:20 Totally Bonkers 09:00 Murder, She Wrote Guinness World Records 07:45 Totally Bonkers 09:55 On the Buses Guinness World Records 10:30 On the Buses 08:10 Britain’s Got Talent 11:05 George and Mildred 09:00 Emmerdale 11:40 Lewis 09:25 Coronation Street 13:40 Heartbeat 09:55 Coronation Street 14:45 Emmerdale 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres 15:15 Emmerdale Show 15:50 Coronation Street 11:20 Superstore 16:20 Coronation Street 11:45 Superstore 16:55 Lewis 12:10 You’ve Been Framed! 18:55 Heartbeat 12:40 You’ve Been Framed! 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 13:10 Emmerdale 21:00 Endeavour 13:40 Coronation Street 23:00 Cheat 14:15 Coronation Street 14:40 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Jeremy Kyle

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1. Naked king amid fascinated spectators? (8) 6. Determined to go down (3) 9. Copying fastener in silver (5) 10. How old is fruit or feathers? (7) 11. Small fib about hard stunt by cyclist (7) 13. Garments for space travel? (5) 14. Emphatic refusal represented in code (2,4) 15. Coffee blend somewhat lacking in strength (6) 19. Dash back with English deal (5) 21. Magnate forced to display this ID? (4,3) 22. Playing leapfrog, female ignored climbing-frame in garden (7) 23. Something that happens with flat tyre initially (5) 24. Seat for blind pirate (3) 25. American going west spots bears (8)

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21st Mar – 20th Apr Six of Wands This card talks about victories for you this week you will also see some benefits coming your way you are not expecting. There is a need for you to slow your mind and allow time to rearrange some of your agenda in order that you can do the most important stuff first Lucky Number 12

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Decorating or diy will go well this week wether done by you or others.

Planning new ventures will be your highlight of the week, get yourself out and about and meet new friends or do something different now.

Listen to the advice of a younger person it will help Lucky Number 03

Gemini

22nd May – 21th June Ace of Pentacles

Some good news is on the way to you concerning your finances, maybe a small win or a raise in pay which will help you out but remember to use it wisely. An avenue lined with trees will bring luck and a new friend to you opening doors to new ventures or hobbies Lucky Number 21

Across 1. Woodwind instrument (4) 3. Paper size (8) 9. Small salty fish (7) 10. Person under age (5) 11. Clothe (5) 12. Whole (6) 14. Severe food shortage (6) 16. Handsome Greek god (6) 19. Ailing (6) 21. Derby venue (5) 24. Raise aloft (5) 25. Scoundrel (7) 26. Opposite (8) 27. Adhesive (4)

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6. In the middle (7) 7. South American country (4) 8. Venom (6) 13. Begin (8) 15. Allude to (7) 17. Spanish rice dish (6) 18. Ingenious (6) 20. Go in (5) 22. Little (5) 23. Smart (4)

Cancer

22nd June – 22nd July Justice

You will be judged this week on your past behaviours, (hope that you have been good) seriously it looks like a very positive time for you, with people around you helping out in many ways, be grateful for the small miracles you will see or feel this week and enjoy Lucky Number 13

Leo

23rd July – 22nd Aug Page of Wands Life seems to be work work work at the moment this phase will begin to ease toward the end of this week when you will find time to relax and unwind. Look for changes around the workplace as these could well work in your favour. Keep your cool and enjoy this time Lucky Number 11

Virgo

23rd Aug– 22nd Sept The Star After a few weeks of upheaval you will be able to relax now and take time to look around and connect with family and friends you haven’t seen for a while. There will be much more freedom for you over the next few days take advantage and plan some positive outings Lucky Number 09

Libra

23rd Sept – 22nd Oct Five of Coins The cards are looking much better where finances are concerned and you will be able to spend a little extra on yourself. A party or celebration will go well and although someone is asking a big favour you will find it easy to refuse politely and take time to look after yourself Lucky Number 31

Scorpio

23rd Oct – 21st Nov Four of Cups Time now to stop looking at what has been or could have been and look forward to the future as there are opportunities around now if you take the time to look, a new romance for those of you that are single and a better closeness for those already in a relationship Lucky Number 10

Sagittarius

22nd Nov – 20th Dec The Emperor You are the ruler of your life and should now take that responsibility and take charge, others may try to lead you but know your own mind and stick with it. However an older wiser person will give you some good advice, the cards are pointing to your good fortune Lucky Number 18

Capricorn

21st Dec – 19th Jan Seven of Swords A Mother figure will help you this week in many ways with simple but good advice, others may be trying to take your ideas and use them, keep your own council with new ideas til you have tested them. Your feminine side is very strong at the moment use that intuition

Aquarius

20th Jan – 19th Feb Wheel of Fortune There are things you need to finish before you can move forward with new plans, clear the back log this week and see new opportunities begin after the weekend. Are you planning on writing info down or a book ? this looks a great plan for you at this time. Friday is lucky Lucky number 04

Pisces

20th Feb – 20th Mar Four of Wands Those looking to move house will find things begin to move more quickly, get those ads out there.

For those working there will be more contacts from further afield.

Blue will be important this week and will bring luck for you. Maybe a new outfit for celebration to come Lucky Number 10

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Well, at last, after weeks of me counting down to the biggest event on the camp calendar, Eurovision week is finally upon us.

By the time you read this column, the two semi-finals will have been contested and the full line up for Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest 2019 final will be in place.

As per normal, this year’s Eurovision has had its fair share of controversy, not least because the event takes place in Tel Aviv, which has brought on calls for boycotts and lots of soul searching from performers and broadcasters.

Even Madonna, who is rumoured to be performing live on the final, has broken her silence to silence her critics, saying, “I’ll never stop playing music to suit someone’s political agenda nor will I

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stop speaking out against violations of human rights wherever in the world they may be.”

Politics aside, I have to say, having watched the first semi final, I thought some of the songs that qualified for the final, were complete rubbish.

My favourite moment was when the tiny nation of San Marino was put through, with their old fashioned euro anthem `Say Na NaNa`, by an old geezer called Serhat, who looks like a Benidorm Palace crooner from the 1970’s.

Kitsch, camp and a throwback to a more innocent era, it’s the song I shall be rooting for on Saturday, as poor Michael Rice, the UK entrant, has about as much chance of winning as me.

Serhat gets my vote

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Who gets the Darcey role?

Shirley wants ‘sensational’

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been getting into a right old tizzy about who might replace the departing Darcey Bussell on the show’s judging panel this year, alongside head judge Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli.

Rumoured names in the mix include Ashley Roberts, Alfonso Ribeiro, Ashley Banjo, Karen Hardy and Helen Richey.

Zoe Ball, who presents the BBC 2 offshoot, Takes Two show, told her Sun Bizarre column readers that, she’d, “really like to see Anton [Du Beke] in that role, he’d be amazing.

But I have heard there is talk the new judge will be a woman.”

Along those lines, Revel Horwood has put his weight behind Nicole Sherzinger as Darcey’s replacement.

Strictly professional OtiMabuse has emerged as the bookies favourite, whilst Shirley Ballas, refuses to be drawn, only saying, “The BBC will pick someone who is qualified and fits in with the panel.‘There’s four of us so they have to gel well and pick someone who is sensational.”

Oh, dear me, it’s all getting too exciting for words.

SHAKIRA CLEARED

COLUMBIAN singers Shakira and Carlos Vives have been cleared in a Madrid court this week of accusations they plagiarised part of their Grammy award-winning hit “La Bicicleta”.

Livan Rafael Castellanos, a Cuban singer known as Livam, had alleged that the catchy tune copied parts of the melody and lyrics from his own song called “Yo te quiero tanto” (I love you so much).

“There is no plagiarism whatsoever as claimed by the plaintiff in this lawsuit,” the

court said in its ruling.

Music publisher MDRB had filed a complaint in 2017 in the Madrid court on behalf of Livam.

In March, Shakira, 42, who lives in Barcelona with her partner footballer, Gerard Pique and their two sons, told the court she had “never heard” Livam’s song before.

Vives, 57, also said he did not know the song or Livam.

“La Bicicleta” -- or “The Bicycle” in English -- won two of the three biggest Grammy Latino awards for 2016,

including song and record of the year.

There´s more legal worries though around the corner for Shakira, who is due to appear in court again next month for allegedly evading Spanish taxes of 14.5 million euros, a charge her lawyers deny.

She is suspected of not paying taxes in Spain despite being a resident between 2011 and 2014, according to prosecutors.

Shakira only transferred her official residency to Spain from the Bahamas in 2015.

Shakira cleared

Doris did it her way

Of all the tributes that poured in following the recent death of one of Hollywood’s greatest icons, Doris Day, at the ripe old age of 97, the one from ex Beatle Paul McCartney struck me the most.

After decades of success from the late 1940’s into the early 70’s, Doris, who’d made her name playing fun, frothy wholesome roles with stars such as Cary Grant and James Garner, in movies like Pillow Talk, withdrew from the spotlight.

Instead, she became a powerful, vocal activist for animal rights, which McCartney was quick to point out in his heartfelt tribute, “So sad to hear of Doris Day passing away,” he wrote on his personal blog. “She was a true star in more ways than one. I had the privilege of hanging out with her on a few occasions.”

“Visiting her in her Californian home was like going to an animal sanctuary where her many dogs were taken care of in splendid style. She had a heart of gold and was a very funny lady who I shared many laughs with.”

That’s a fabulous way to be remembered ….. RIP Doris.

Doris Day became a powerful animal rights activist.

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ALFAZ FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

The Sun shone on the last Day of the Premier League Season which gave us plenty of excitement and Drama if only for a few seconds.

There was one Monday Night game and a full Premier League at the weekend which provided the Alfaz Fantasy Football League with 37 goals, 6 clean sheets, Only 28 yellow cards and one red one which was Watford’s Holebas who received his marching orders from Referee Chris Kavanah.

Linda’s Team Tapas maintained their position at the top of the A.F.F.L. with a 19 point margin over John’s team Wee Aggies and with only the F.A.Cup Final to come it’s fair to say Linda’s Team Tapas are firm favourites.

Andrew’s team Ballers made up ground on the two front-runners but not enough to change the final out come. At the opposite end of the table, Gary’s Upside Team are just waiting for the Trap Door to open.

There were plenty of goals going into our Across the Costa’s Golden Boot League with the

average score over 10 points.

Kevin’s team Two for the Road have control of this Section with a 24 point advantage over the high flying Kenny’s Albir Boro Army Utd who have replaced Bill’s team East Fifers in the runners-up spot.

Down at the foot of the table, Leo’s Power Blueboys failed to score which means they are still lagging behind Richard’s Dunkrat by 16 points.

Linda’s Team Tapas will definitly be picking up some silver wear as they have clinched our Mark Carter Ladies Section by taking a massive 45 point lead at the top over Barbra’s XI. Pauline’s Vodka Army are in 3rd place and I’m pretty sure that’s how the top 3 will finish up. Liz’s Cookies Crew had a good week with a 26 point haul which as taken them 18 points clear of Kim’s team Ginger United at the bottom.

In our Junior League William & Henry may just have enough points to keep TJ’s Blue Moon F.C.in 2nd place and go on to win this Section. Third place is still

Fifteen female and male members of the Marina Alta Golf Society played a singles Stableford Competition game at the Oliva Nova course on Monday 13th May 2019. The game was in support of the captain’s charity ( not his cruise I may add ) to which the society will later hand over monies collected throughout the season. The Oliva Nova course was in fine shape as expected as the members teed offin warm and sunny conditions.

In a break with normal events, after the game the members adjourned to a nearby restaurant to hear the details of the winners and the presentation of prizes.

In 1st place it was John Cunningham with a whopping 40 points off a 22 handicap. I was not told any details of his game other than he played well.

In second place with 38 points was Richard Delaney off a 29 handicap. On the 8th hole, for his third shot Richard skipped across the pond before the hole into the bunker on the right of the green.

He then chipped out and into the hole for a birdy and five points. Well done Richard who found his game after scoring 0 on the first four holes.

Third place went to Alan Tissington with 36 points off a 22 handicap while in fourth place Allan McManus scored 35 points off a 28 handicap.

NTP. There were four prizes today sponsored by birthday boy Denis McVeigh. Hole 3 was won by Keith Cottrell, hole 5 in two shots went to John Cunningham, hole 16 saw Dave O’Meara collect the prize while Barry Woodcock walked away with the prize in two on hole 18 with no other player having reached the green in two and Barry was playing in the last group.

There were no two’s today with the money going to the Capt’scharity.

The Marina Alta Golf Society is a small but friendly group of players who play every Monday at the Oliva Nova course with first Tee time being about 10.40. If you want to join this friendly group of golfers as a guest then a warm welcome will be waiting for you.

Anyone interested please contact Denis McVeigh at mcveigh1@hotmail.com or call tel 638401170 or Alan Tissington at alantissington@gmail.com or call tel 656831893.

PEGO GOLF SOCIETY

Only one Two today with Richard Vass taking home all the money.

Next week there will be hollow tining at Oliva Nova and the same 9 holes will be played twice. The format is Magic Three and any guests wishing to play, subject to handicap, contact Penny Barden on pegohandicapsec@gmail.com where you will be made most welcome.

We had 30 players today at Oliva Nova Golf Club in beautiful weather playing a Stableford format. We were joined by 5 guests, James O’Connor, Keith Cottrell, Joan Sutton, Dave Sutton and John Impey.

The results were as follows:

Division one: open for grabs as lst place with 36 points off 16.9 was Suzy Snelling Harley’s Ginger 2nd place also with 36 points off 16.6 was Bill Pike Ninjar and Ollie’s 3rd place with 33 points off 17.1 was Bob Jenkins Olly F.C. have Division two: only 7 points lst place with 33 points off 26 was Peter Cornes between them.

2nd place with 31 points off 24.2 was Carla The Wooden Chaszczewski Spoon is on the 3rd place with 31 points off 18.7 was Brian Barden way to Fleetwood Nearest the Pin on Hole 5 was Bill Pike, continuing Gian as they are now 89 points his run of good form with 4.65m and on Hole 16 was adrift of Bez Penny Barden with 6.97m.

The Balls in the Water competition was won by Paul Boden at the Sankey with a very low guess of 68. bottom.

There has been a real twist in score went to Rob’s Scunny F.C. the tale at the top of our Champion who scored a big fat Zero. Both of Champions League where Joe’s teams will go into our Monthly Keith Lard F.C. have taken a 16 Wine Draw. point lead over Pauline’s Vodka Manager of the Month is being Army who have been leading the kindly sponsored by Linda at way for most of the Season. At the the Bar Tapas which is situated other end of the table Leo’s Power right on the front in Albir with Blueboys are unlikely to catch lovely views. they provide a super Dave’s team The Hatters with 27 International Menu as well as points their deficet and only the serving up some tasty Tapas. With Cup Final to come. just one week to go Kemp United Top scoring team this week are favourite to win this super was Joe’s Keith Lard F.C. with a meal for two at the Bar Tapas. total of 55 points while the lowest They have a comfortable 12 point

advantage over Big Bad Boys.

We had a suprise result in our Weekender K.O.Cup Final when Martin’s Marauders beat the favourites King Carrakop 023 in a high scoring game 45-40.

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BACK IN BUSINESS World number one Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas to win the Madrid Open for a third time on Sunday, and sent out a massive message that he´s back in form ahead of the second slam of the season in Paris later this month.

The Serbian beat Rafael Nadal’s semi-final conqueror 6-3 6-4 in one hour 32 minutes to earn a record-equalling 33rd Masters 1000 title.

by Alex Trelinski

Djokovic’s 74th Tour title came after having made just one quarter-final in three tournaments since lifting the trophy at the Australian Open for a seventh time.

Djokovic, who matched Nadal’s record for Masters 1000 triumphs, will hold all four Grand Slam titles if he goes on to claim a second French Open title next month.

MORGAN´S PENALTY

England captain Eoin Morgan has been suspended for today´s(Friday) one-day international at Trent Bridge and fined 40 per cent of his

match fee for a slow overrate during the six-wicket win against Pakistan on Tuesday.

They took almost four

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Spain´s Marc Marquez will be looking to record Honda´s 300th championship class race win in Sunday´s MotoGP race at Le Mans in France.

Victory in the last outing at Jerez, saw the world champion return to his usual success after falling in the previous outing in Texas.

He´s spent some time chilling out and going to F1 race in Barcelona last weekend and watching some football, ahead of a full return to the business at hand.

The Spaniard won at Le Mans last year, but is not leaving anything to chance saying, “It can be a tricky GP, especially if the weather changes, so we must be ready for anything the opposition can throw at us”.

hours to bowl their 50 overs in Bristol.

It is Morgan’s second such offence within 12 months after England were

guilty of a slow-over rate against the West Indies in February.

England lead the fivematch series 2-0.

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UNSTOPPABLE MERCEDES VONN THE PRINCESS Retired American Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn has won Spain’s Princess of Asturias award for sports.

The judges announced the award on Wednesday and said that Vonn “has throughout her career made extraordinary contributions to the world of sports.”

The 50 thousand euros award is one of eight Asturias prizes handed

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Lewis Hamilton won Sunday´s Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona for a third consecutive year after overtaking Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas at the first turn, in what was another shut out of the Ferrari team.

Although the Finnish driver began on pole position after going fastest in qualifying on Saturday, Hamilton sped past his championship rival just seconds into the fifth race of the season.

Up until the weekend, the Mercedes pair had shared two race wins apiece in Australia, Bahrain, China and, last time out, in Azerbaijan.

However, despite Bottas starting from a more advantageous position on the grid, the five-time world champi-

on shot past him almost immediately and never looked back.

Hamilton was full of praise for his Mercedes as he celebrated his win in the immediate aftermath.

“I have to put it down to this incredible team,” Ham-

ilton said. “This is history in the making, with five onetwo finishes in a row. I’m so happy for every one of them..”

With the Dutch Grand Prix reinstated in the Spanish time slot for next year, Barcelona circuit officials

said that they are still optimistic of doing a new deal to keep F1 in Spain next year, albeit in a different slot in the race calendar.

Next on this year´s schedule is the always eye-catching Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday May 26th.

out yearly by a foundation named after Crown Princess Leonor, with other sections including science and art.

Vonn achievements include a women’s record of 82 World Cup wins and three Olympic medals, and was forced into retirement in February at the age of 34 after suffering multiple injuries.

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PLAY-OFF BATTLE

A terrific finale to get into the Preferente Group Four play-offs beckons tomorrow, with three teams on the same number of points, but just two places on offer to join champions CF Intercity in the next crucial set of matches.

Villajoyosa CF, CFI Alicante, and Hercules B all failed to win last weekend, with Villajoyosa (pictured pre-match) the most disappointed. as they failed to

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gain a two point advantage on their rivals, as they were held to a one-one home draw by Callosa Deportiva.

CFI lost two-nil at CD Almoradi, who will finish fifth, whilst Hercules went down by the same margin at UD Ilicitana.

This Saturday late afternoon, all of the matches involving play-off issues will kick-off at the same time of

6.00 pm.

Hercules have home advantage against Benidorm CD, who guaranteed their Preferente status with a twotwo result against the team below them, Aspe, who are relegated along with CD Torrevieja and Villena CF. Meanwhile Hercules´ rivals have tricky away fixtures, with Villajoyosa at Alicante University, and CFI Alicante travelling to UD Horadada.

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HORNETS LOOK FOR CUP STING Manchester City will try to wrap up an impressive domestic treble when they take on Watford in the FA Cup Final at Wembley this Saturday afternoon(6.00 pm, live on BBC 1).

In their way are the Hornets of Watford, who produced one of the great comebacks to beat Wolves 3-2 after extra time in the Wembley semi, with captain Troy Deeney scoring a 94th minute injury time penalty to level up matters.

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football’s showpiece fixture on an enormous high having successfully retained their Premier League title last Sunday, and with the League Cup under their belts as well.

Pep Guardiola´s side are five-time winners of the FA Cup, but have not lifted the trophy since 2011, when they beat Stoke under Roberto Mancini.

Watford side making their first FA Cup Final appearance

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since 1984, when they lost 2-0 to Everton, in the days of Elton John being the club chairman, and Graham Taylor their manager.

The Hornets have enjoyed a mostly successful campaign under Javi Garcia, but City did the double over Watford in the league this season - winning 3-1 at home and 2-1 away.

It´s very difficult to see how Watford can stop the Blue juggernaut, but as they always say, especially in cup ties, it´s eleven against eleven!