Weekender Alicante North Issue 081

ISSUE 081 - Friday 15th February 2019

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Murder THE tragic death of a young mother in the Alicante region which was originally thought to be a suicide has taken a dramatic twist after her partner was arrested this Monday.

The emergency services received a call from the boyfriend of 29-year-old Sheila on Sunday morning, saying he had been woken by their baby then went downstairs to find Sheila in a pool of blood on the floor with

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Spanish tax inquiries triggered by common reporting standard It is only “a matter of time” before an innocent international client is accidentally snared by the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), according to local tax advisers whose clients have already begun to receive tax investigation notifications.

Many of my regular readers will have read some of my previous articles explaining the CRS. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, here is a brief overview.On January 1st, 2017, the UK and Spain, along with all other EU countries, and many others Worldwide, agreed to a system of financial information sharing in an unprecedented global crack-down on tax evasion. This means that your financial information, including the balance of money in any financial product you hold, and any capital gains, will now be automatically shared with your local tax authority here in Spain.

There are two main areas of concern. The first is for those who live in Spain for more than 183 days a year but have not correctly registered as a Spanish resident – you should apply for the official documentation as soon as possible to ensure you are paying your taxes correctly.

The second relates to the Spanish ‘Modelo 720’ which is a legal requirement to declare overseas assets worth more than €50,000 or GBP equivalent, to the Spanish tax authorities each Spring. Failure to make this declaration currently results in a minimum fine of €10,000 per asset group and up to 150% of unpaid taxes. The Automatic Exchange of Information will ensure that the Spanish tax authorities receive this information whether you have made the declaration or not, but if you have not declared this in the Modelo 720 form, then the fines will apply.

For example, a client who is a resident in Gibraltar but owns a house in Spain and has a Spanish bank account. If mail from the bank was sent to the Spanish address, the bank could assume it is the client’s primary residence and tell the authorities in Spain.

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BREXIT HIRINGS

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THE SPANISH government is to hire 1,735 new public workers to deal with the consequences of Brexit, particularly in the areas of border and customs control.

The Socialist government wants the majority of these workers to be hired before March 29th regardless of whether or not Britain reaches an agreement with the bloc on leaving the European Union.

“The administration currently has the necessary means to deal with the relations’ framework after Britain’s exit from the European Union, but has to strengthen the availability of public workers in certain sectors,” the Madrid government said in a statement.

Spain aims to have more workers in airports and ports as well as to strengthen controls on imports and exports, and its assistance to the estimated 300 thousand British nationals living in the country.

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A SIXTH PERSON is wanted by a Torrevieja judge in connection with the killing of Irish national Carl Carr, whose body was discovered in a shallow grave off the AP-7 in Rojales a fortnight ago.

Five people, four of whom have been refused bail, including the alleged killer Wayne Walsh, have already been in court over the so-called ”Love Triangle” homicide.

Carr is said to have been killed by a Carl Carr is said to have been killed by a “knuckleduster” “knuckleduster” at a flat that he shared with national named as Simon, of sharp-footing it out of Walsh in Torrevieja´s by Alex Trelinski who shared the La Siesta Spain.

La Siesta urbanisation Carr´s body was over a liaison that he had Judge Juana López property with Carr and with a former girlfriend Hoyos has issued a Walsh, and is alleged to then removed from the of Walsh, who is also in European Arrest warrant have witnessed the killing home and dumped in the custody. for a 26-year-old Irish back in September, ahead Rojales area.

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OFF TO THE POLLS....AGAIN! SPAIN´S Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is expected to call a general election for Sunday April 28th, after a meeting of the cabinet today(Friday).

It will be the third poll in just over three years, after his minority socialist(PSOE) government´s budget failed to be passed by Congress on Wednesday.

Sánchez’s bill fell after regional parties from Catalunya refused to back it, after their demands for talks about the region’s right to self-rule were rebuffed.

In the days leading up to the budget vote, government sources said that a defeat would mean a certain election, after last year Sánchez said that he hoped to stay in power until 2020.

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His government has less than a quarter of the seats in Congress, and Sánchez became prime minister last spring after his predecessor, Mariano Rajoy of the Partido Popular(PP), was pushed out in a no-confidence vote over a corruption scandal.

The PSOE holds just 84 out of the 350 seats in Congress, propped up by an informal deal with the left-wing Podemos party and the support of a handful of small regional parties.

The PSOE leads in the opinion polls, but with the fragmentation in Spanish politics, it´s going to be virtually impossible for one single party to form a sustainable government.

NUCLEAR STOP

SPAIN aims to close all seven of its nuclear plants between 2025 and 2035 as part of plans to generate all the country’s electricity from renewable sources by 2050.

Energy Minister Teresa Ribera announced the move this week, with nuclear production accounting for just under 20 per cent of Spain´s mainland electricity.

A glum Sánchez on Wednesday.

Free TV a tonic for the poorly FROM today (15 February) TV for patients in public hospitals across the Valencian Community is set to be free. The long proposed measure

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is estimated to cost the Health Ministry €1.2 million euros as the almost 6,000 TV sets in the region

change from a pay per view type system. However there was judged to be a tangible benefit in patient welfare and the change also helps less wealthy

people who may already be experiencing financial problems due to sickness.

The new measure starts on the day the previous private contract expires.

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Partner arrested for murder in connection with “suicide” From Front Page However, after an autopsy was conducted the Guardia Civil reported that the dead woman’s partner, named as Jorge (aged 34), had been arrested on a charge of murder and gender violence.

This development came about after the autopsy showed that the fatal wounds could not have been selfinflicted.

The tragedy occurred in a rural area outside the small inland town of Planes, near Alcoy. Apparently, the couple, both Spaniards, had been together for about a year. They are from Alcoy and locals said that since living in Planes they had kept themselves to themselves and very few people seemed

by Simon Russell

to know them. They had a baby three months ago who was lying next to the victim when she died but is unharmed.

Later reports also state that the young woman had four children with other partners as well as the infant which was the only child that lived with the couple. She had denounced three previous partners for mistreatment and the other children have been in the care of Valencian social services. Sheila’s Facebook page showed that she had lived and worked for some time near Tarragona and her CV included bar work, modelling, acting and dancing.

Concern over missing

13 year old

The deceased woman Sheila Chazarra Moyano.

THE Guardia Civil in Valencia have asked the public for their help in trying to locate a young girl in the area who has not been seen since 26 January. Dalila is 13 years old, 1.62 metres tall with dark brown hair and light brown eyes. The last clothes she was seen wearing were black trousers,

by Simon Russell

a pink jacket and Nike brand blue trainers while she was carrying a black backpack with flowers.

Dalila is from Benicalap in the Valencian province. If you have any information at all that may be of help please call 062 or 112.

Mummified Find

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THE GUARDIA CIVIL have launched an investigation after discovering a mummified body of a British national under the mattress at a Marbella area property.

Neighbours had been complaining of foul smells emanating from the property..

Named locally as Valerie Butroid, the 71-year-old is believed to have died on March 12th last year.

Guardia officers found no signs of violence and believe she died of natural causes, but are now probing why the body was hidden and no-one reported her death.

Neighbours said Mrs Butroid lived with her daughter Louise and had a teenage grand-daughter, aged around 15, who visited from time to time.

One said Louise had become reclusive after the death of her husband several years ago in the same property overlooking Lake Istan.

A neighbour told reporters:- “The dead woman had dementia and the daughter told me in August that she’d died after breaking her hip in a fall a couple of weeks earlier.”

“I assumed she had died in hospital. It blows my mind to think that poor woman’s body could have been in that house for nearly a year and the smell was that.”

Halloween muggers sentenced Alicante Crown Court

TWO men who thought they could get away with a mugging on Halloween due to their disguises have received jail sentences this week. The crime dates back to 2015 when they took a phone valued at over €500 from a man in the El Barrio district of Alicante City. One of the defendants was wearing a mask and the other had donned face paint and a cape.

However their

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victim was later able to identify them to police leading to the pair’s arrest. This was an appeal against an original finding of guilt and while the judge upheld the guilty verdict he reduced the jail time from four years as the amount of force used was minimal rather than aggravating as had originally been ruled.

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Catalan rebels on trial

Rebels in the dock.

TWELVE people behind Catalunya´s illegal 2017 independence referendum have gone on trial in Madrid, facing charges including rebellion and sedition.

If convicted, some could face up to 25 years in prison.

After the unconstitutional vote in October 2017, the region declared its independence from Spain weeks later, with the national government then imposing direct rule until fresh regional elections were held.

Nine of the defendants

by Alex Trelinski

have spent months in pre-trial detention, and arrived at the court on Tuesday morning under guard. The remaining three had been free on bail.

The most high-profile of the leaders on trial is the former Vice-President, Oriol Junqueras. His superior former President of Catlunya, Carles Puigdemont - fled abroad and remains in exile in Belgium.

Junqueras faces the longest potential sentence for

the alleged crime of rebellion, at 25 years. Others accused of the same charge, including former speaker of the Catalan parliament, Carma Forcadell, could receive sentences of up to 17 years.

They also face the lesser charge of sedition, as do several former ministers.

There is also the accusation of misuse of public funds, in organising a referendum that had been declared illegal by Madrid.

Million euro fake haul

Forty five people from Spain, China, Morocco and Senegal were arrested in the raids

Counterfeit goods, with a retail store value of more than four million euros, have been seized in a major operation involving National Police in three Valencian towns.

Almost 200,000 fake items, including watches, lighters, bags, mobile phones and tablets, batteries, wallets, plus branded sportswear and footwear, were taken from shop premises, market stalls and street traders in Benidorm, Denia and Manises near Valencia city.

A total of forty five people, of Spanish, Moroccan, Chinese and Senegalese origin, were arrested in the coordinated raids, which took place simultaneously on a single day last week.

by Andy Mansell

The operation involved police officers identifying locations, where high value branded goods were being sold at bargain prices.

They sent in brand experts to check on the authenticity of the items on display, which in most cases looked identical to the originals.

Many of the items lacked the correct security labels and instruction booklets associated with the product, leading the police to suspect that they were fakes.

When the seizures were made, none of the traders could provide legitimate receipts, invoices or delivery notes corresponding to or proving the originality of the ‘branded goods’ they were selling.

According to police sources, trade in counterfeit goods in Spain “represents a high percentage of European trade and is a very important economic loss for all companies.”

EUIPO, the Intellectual Property Office of the European Union in charge of registering community trademarks and community designs, “warns of the economic risk of consuming counterfeit and pirated products”.

In fact, In Spain alone, the intensive sectors in Industrial and Intellectual Property Rights generate 23.2 percent of employment, which represents more than four and a half million jobs, as well as 34.8% of the total economic activity (GDP) of the country.

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Silver surfer charged with hate crime

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A 60 year old man has been arrested in Valencia and charged with inciting Islamaphobic hatred, advocating acts of extreme violence and discrimination.

He posted the content on Facebook without any

by Alex Trelinski

restrictions as to who could see the messages and they have been widely circulated.

Upon becoming aware of the posts the Guardia Civil decided they were serious

enough to warrant further investigation and began the process of identifying the individual. The 60 year old was arrested this week and charged under article 510, which prohibits hate speech and incitement to hatred.

Two work fatalities in two days

TWO people were killed in unrelated industrial accidents this week in the Alicante province.

On Tuesday a 42 year old man died in a quarry at Fontcalent after being struck by heavy machinery. He was breathing

by Alex Trelinski

but in advanced cardiac arrest when the emergency services arrived.

They performed resuscitation exercises for an hour and a half, but he failed to respond and was declared

dead at the scene. The tragedy happened 24 hours after a 50 year old man had died after falling from a roof at a textile company in Alcocer de Planes. The deceased had been carrying out unspecified work on the roof.

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Moving Franco

THE FAMILY of dictator Francisco Franco will be given a fortnight to decide on a place to rebury him when his remains are exhumed from the Valley of the Fallen mausoleum near Madrid.

Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who came to power in June, had vowed to remove Franco’s remains from the basilica, which was built in part by political prisoners during his brutal

by Simon Russell

regime.

The cabinet meets today(Friday) to give the rubber stamp to the exhumation of Franco´s body, and the family will be able to appeal this at the Supreme Court, which would delay the exhumation.

A government source said this week that the family would be given two weeks “to

decide on a place for the (re) burial and, if they don’t do it, the government will decide.”

Franco’s family wants to bury his remains in a crypt at Madrid’s central Almudena Cathedral next to the royal palace.

The government wants Franco’s body to be relocated to a more discreet spot and has already told them that the Madrid plan will not be possible.

The Valley of the Fallen mausoleum.

Catholic abuse files wanted SPAIN’S justice ministry has asked the country’s Catholic Church leaders to hand over all the information they possess about internal investigations or proceedings related to sexual abuse allegations at church institutions.

The Justice Ministry said that the request reflects a need to move forward with any criminal proceedings as well as to throw a light on “deeds our society can no longer remain quiet about.”

The Spanish Episcopal

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Conference replied that it has already provided information about known cases to the Vatican and Spanish judicial authorities, as required by law.

It also expressed “sincere concern” for the victims of “a serious problem which affects the whole of society.”

Only a handful of churchlinked sexual abuse cases have emerged in Spain.

Frozen corpse A 43-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Madrid after police found the body of his girlfriend chopped up in a freezer.

The 22-year-old woman has been missing since September 2017, but her mother did not report her missing until two months ago.

The National Police found the severed corpse in the freezer at a property in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid.

The detained man is the tenant of the house where the woman was found and has no criminal record.

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Serial house burglar A young thief, thought to be responsible for a string of house robberies in three Marina Baixa towns has been arrested

by Guardia Civil officers from Calpe.

The twenty six year oldMorrocan, is charged with committing up to seventeen burglaries with forced entry, from houses in the municipalities of Alfaz del Pi, El Albir and Altea.

Targeting houses close to woodland areas, during hours of darkness, the man was able to enter and leave the properties both quickly and without detection.

The burglar, who is alleged to have stolen property with a total value of around 20,000€, also dressed in black and dark grey clothing, with a dark grey cap pulled low on his head when committing the crimes, helping to avoid identification by any of his victims.

He was spotted, by a plain clothed officer carrying out a surveillance operation at the El Albir TRAM stop, acting furtively to avoid being

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recognised, wearing dark clothing and cap to conceal his identity.

However, the officer managed to get a clear enough view of the man to recognise him as someone he had arrested on a number of previous occasions.

After consulting CCTV cameras at the station and comparing them with footage obtained from burgled properties, they were able to identify the man as the same person.

A description of the suspected thief, with his name, was circulated to other nearby Guardia Civil units.

He was eventually apprehended by agents from the Calpe division, whilst spending proceeds from a previous night’s robbery at an Albir betting shop, early one morning.

The officers, who found two rings reported as stolen on his person, arrested the suspect and detained him without bail, awaiting trial, owing to his string of previous convictions.

Tragic end to search AN intensive search for a woman who disappeared on Saturday morning has been called off after a body was found 36 hours later.

Nuria Borras, aged 39, had left a disco in Lleida (Catalonia) at about 4am in her white Volvo. After she did not return home her husband reported her as missing and the police operation began.

After retracing

by Simon Russell

her probable route they found a vehicle matching the description of her Volvo in a canal. Police divers confirmed that the body of a woman was still inside the car and are expected to shortly confirm that it is the missing 39 year old. As well as police and two helicopters dozens of local volunteers joined in the search.

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Racist landlord fined and barred

AN Argentinian bar owner in Barcelona has been fined €1,500 in a Spanish court after refusing to serve five people in his bar because they were black.

The incident happened two years ago when the group sat at an outside table and were told by the defendant “I don’t want black people

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here” and then ordered them to leave. After some discussion the group left, but decided to take the matter further and reported the man.

His defence was that it was all a misunderstanding as they spoke poor

Spanish and he had a heavy Argentinian accent.

The judge dismissed this version of events, saying the landlord had shown “undisguised contempt for the group’s race”, awarding €300 to each of the five and barring the man from working in the leisure or educational sector for two

years.

Argentina is known as the “whitest country in South America” with 97% of it’s population being of European descent, although 200 years ago around half of the population were nonwhite, with many of them subsequently being driven out or even killed.

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Two days in a hospital toilet POLICE in Castellon are investigating how the body of a man went undiscovered in a toilet at a health centre for two days. The 51 year old had attended the Palleter Centro de Salud on Saturday with an undisclosed health problem and the decision was made to transfer him to the local hospital.

His condition improved and he was discharged later the same day. However

by Alex Trelinski

it is unclear why he returned to the health centre and why he went straight to the bathroom rather than checking himself in at the helpdesk. There will also be questions asked as to how the body could lay in the toilet for 48 hours without being discovered. The victim’s cause of death is not known at this stage and an autopsy is pending.

Castellon General Hospital where the deceased was briefly treated.

Woman assaulted outside club A 41 year old man has been arrested and charged with assaulting his partner outside a nightclub in Valencia City. Local Police were called out at about 4am last Sunday to a club in the Torrefiel district after someone reported a woman being attacked. When the agents arrived the man had left but the woman was still on the scene.

She said that the assailant was her partner and that he had beaten her before but she had not reported previous

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incidents. The police spoke to some witnesses to gather statements and then went to the man’s house and, after

confirming his identity, arrested him on suspcion of gender violence. The woman was sent to the local Centro de Salud for medical treatment.

Women was assaulted by her partner

Low cost fuel across Alicante BALLENOIL, a service station company whose simple motto is “good low price fuel” have now opened in Elche with plans for another station in Petrer by the end of the year. Ballenoil are a spin off from Blue Ballena, a long standing car wash company who started putting a single fuel pump at their outlets.

These proved so popular that it eventually launched

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Ballenoil who are making in-roads across Spain with their pledge to be 10 to 15% cheaper than competitors. This is largely achieved by automation but they will still have an attendant on site if needed.

They opened their first station in Alicante in 2016 on the Ocana carriageway and are not ruling out further expansion.

Norwegian fugitive arrested in La Nucia National Police officers have arrested a Norwegian woman, with a warrant out for her arrest on charges of child abduction and assault.

The thirty seven year old mother of a ten year old boy, detained last week in La Nucia, fled to the Spanish town following arrests in Austria and Poland, involving abduction and mistreatment of her own son.

A court in Oslo issued the arrest warrant, which could lead to a ten year jail sentence should the detainee be extradited back to her home country.

The charges relate to incidents which occurred in 2017, when her former partner was awarded custody of their son.

The woman is accused of threatening behaviour and physical assault against both her ex partner and son, in attempt to force him to give up his sole custody of their child, awarded by a court in Norway.

She is alleged to have pinched and beaten the former partner, with the help of her current spouse and two other men.

She repeatedly ignored court directives and restraining orders by abducting her son on numerous occasions, before skipping a court appearance and leaving her home country.

The fugitive was placed at the disposal of the Central Court of Instruction of the National Court to initiate extradition proceedings.

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Words of warning Sad death of local hero SPANISH tax authorities have warned businesses of the potential consequences of a no-deal Brexit next month.

The Hacienda has sent letters to thousands of export companies with tips on how to adapt to the worst case scenario should the UK leave the EU on March 29th without a deal.

The warning details how a no-deal would mean trade flows between Spain and Britain will ceased to be considered internal European transactions and will be subject

by Alex Trelinski

to customs formalities.

“Brexit could have a significant effect on your organisation and its logistics flows,” the letter reads.

“If there is no exit agreement that includes a transitional period, this will mean that on March 30th the UK will leave the single market and the customs union.”

Almost 12 thousand Spanish companies export products to the UK, based on figures for 2017.

THERE has been an outpouring of grief in a small Valencian town after a young man whose illness sparked a massive social media campaign succumbed to his illness and died this week. 28 year old Toni Benavent from Palma de Gandia, “Tonet” to all who knew him, was diagnosed with leukaemia in March 2017 and badly needed a bone marrow transplant.

His friends and family started a social media campaign to find a

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compatible donor which made national headlines.

The campaign was successful and he underwent the transplant procedure last year. Sadly Toni was still unable too vercome the disease and passed away earlier this week. Friends say that his death has not been in vain due to the extra awareness regarding bone marrow transplant donors that the campaign has generated.

Tonet, who died this week.

Makeover for mill ILLEGAL STUFFINGS A motion to restore the historic Moli del Morello in Calpe has been approved unanimously in a council meeting this week. The early 19th century flour mill is located by the Banya de la Reina (or Queens Bath), which has been the focus of a huge amount of archaeological work in recent years.

The building was constructed on the site

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of a sixteenth century watchtower and it’s cliff-top location means it could take advantage of the coastal winds that prevail on that stretch of the Costa Blanca. As well as recognising the cultural and historical importance of the site, the restoration also continues with Calpe’s promotion of itself as more than just a beach destination for tourists.

THE GUARDIA CIVIL has seized more than 200 stuffed endangered animals, including giraffes, rhino, lions and tigers, from three illegal taxidermy workshops in Alicante Province.

Officers from the Guardia´s environment division, Seprona, found a total of 400 stuffed animals at units in Alicante,

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Elche and Mutxamel, The Guardia arrested four people from Alicante, Aspe, Elche and Villafranqueza for crimes against wildlife, with two others from Alicante and Murcia accused of “administrative infractions”.

False abuse claim ends in arrest

A 19 year old girl has been arrested in Valencia after claiming she was sexually assaulted by two men who stole her mobile phone. She told the authorities that she had been bundled into a car, sexually assaulted and had her mobile stolen.

However after further investigation by the National Police, including witness interviews, they National Police on patrol in Valencia. believed that while she had had falsified the tale of the indeed had her phone stolen, by Simon Russell kidnap and assault; she has it was snatched from her in the street by two men who confronted with this the been charged with falsifying then ran off. After being teenager admitted that she a crime.

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Their name is RIU Benidorm tourism bosses are in a bouyant mood, as a giant Hotel group, with a presence in nineteen countries across the globe, is the latest to be linked with an opening in the resort.

Riu Hotels and Resorts, a Spanish chain based in Mallorca, is reportedly in the final stages of securing a piece of land close to Poniente beach, where they plan to build a 500 bedroom hotel.

This major tourism boost

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follows on from news last year that both the Barcelo and H10 chains also plan to bring their brands to Benidorm and the Costa Blanca for the first time.

As yet, no design details have been released by the company, which operates 105 hotels and resorts in destinations throughout the Carribean, Maldives, Dubai and Mexico,in addition to Spain and its islands, but the hotel will be a minimum

of four stars.

Around seventy percent of the current accommodations run

by RIU are all inclusive resorts.

The Riu group, founded in 1953, is run by the third generation of the Riu family, controlling a stake of 51%, with the remainder owned by the huge TUI Travel company.

Barcelo Hotels, also based in Mallorca, have bought the famous Hotel Selomar, close to Benidorm

old town on Levante beach, which was one of the first four star establishments in the resort, but has remained an empty eyesore for the last ten years.

The H10 hotel group, a Barcelona based company, associated with boutique accommodation, have also purchased a piece of land on Poniente Beach, close to the Parqued’Elche (Dove Park), bringing the potential total of extra hotel beds in Benidorm to over 2000.

The Riu hotels group is close to purchasing a large piece of land on Benidorm’s Poniente beach area.

Dog with a nose for drugs AN American national aged 36 has been arrested in Alicante after he was found to be carrying large amounts of hashish and marijuana in his suitcase.

The events occurred last Saturday when a sniffer dog on routine patrol at the bus station stopped by the man’s luggage, indicating he had possibly found substances.

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The officers with the animal opened the case and found 1.2 kilos of hashish and and 250 grams of marijuana, all ready for sale. The bus was on a stop between Malaga and Barcelona with the Catalan city being the probable marketplace for the drugs.

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WELL RESCUE

AN ELDERLY woman fell into a well in southern Spain on Saturday night, and was pulled out by firefighters.

The woman, aged 72, was rescued after falling some 30 metres into the shaft full of water in Sevilla province.

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She was treated for hypothermia, with the incident a sharp reminder of last month´s tragedy when a two-year-old boy fell to his death into a Malaga area well.

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TROUBLE FOR DIA

Table showing gross average remunerations over the last dozen years.

Wages on the up ALTHOUGH still only increased by an average of 1%, the 2018 wage rise for Spanish workers was the highest since 2013 when they increased by 1.4% on average. In 2017 the figure was just 0.3% in a year when goods increased by an

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average of 2%, meaning most workers understandably felt they were going backwards economically.

The average base salary now stands at €25,500, rising to €35,568 if you

take into account social contributions, a new high.

One of the main reasons for the increase is the agreement to increase all public sector employees wages by 9% over three years, something the private sector has been forced to follow to an extent.

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S T RU G G L I N G supermarket chain Dia has announced falling revenues and a loss for 2018, saying that it would lay off thousands of staff.

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PUIG´S HEALTH

NO BRITISH citizen living in the Valencian region will lose access to free health care, regardless of what happens to Brexit, according to the Valencian president, Ximo Puig.

His reassurance came at meeting in Alicante this week to discuss the impact

of Brexit on Spain, as the uncertainty continues as to what happens at the end of March.

Puig said this week that there are currently 71 thousand British nationals with a health card issued by the Valencian authorities, and he stated that regional

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coffers get around 75 million euros of payments in compensatory payments from the UK every year.

He described a “no deal Brexit”, as the “worst solution” possible, and added that UK nationals living in the region would maintain their status as

“Valencians”, and that his government would want to do a bilateral health deal with the UK government, which would also involve the 10 thousand Valencians living in Britain.

The notion of actually negotiating a health deal directly with the UK appears to be somewhat fanciful, as such business is conducted directly between the national governments in Madrid and London, like in the recent agreement on voting rights..

Nevertheless, Puig reiterated that irrespective of Brexit developments, healthcare in Valencia was “universal for all”, which is something that applies to people of all nationalities living in the region.

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the recession.

It is now finding it hard to keep up with competitors including German discounters Aldi and Lidl, and domestic rival Mercadona.

It has also received a takeover bid by its largest shareholder, Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman, who

currently holds just under 30 per cent of the company through his LetterOne (L1) investment company.

Last week, L1 offered to buy the whole group, valuing it at more than 400 million euros, with the company’s market value standing at just over 450 million euros last Friday.

German carrier collapse worries tourist spots

Grounded. A Germania plane.

THE Spanish tourist industry, and in particular the Balearic Islands, are concerned about the possible impact after budget airline Germania collapsed last week with flights stopping overnight. The firm, as the name suggests, is based in Germany and flew 550,000 Germans to the Balearics last year, the vast majority of those to

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Mallorca. The one silver lining is that the firm has failed in the offseason, with only 3,000 people scheduled to travel this month, giving later travellers a chance to make other arrangements.

Irish airline Ryanair has been linked with a possible takeover, ahead of two German firms.

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Turbulence in the markets

By Christina Brady BLACKTOWER Financial Management

For investors looking to enter the market, the drop in the markets offers an excellent buying opportunity and realistically the only option to achieve growth greater than inflation, as interest rates across the EU and the UK look to remain well below inflation for the foreseeable future.

In these testing, times getting advice from a financial advice company that has weathered more than one or two financial downturns is essential for your financial wellbeing and peace of mind. Blacktower Financial Management has been established for over 32 years and has worked with its clients through the good and the bad times, offering sound financial advice.

Renewed turbulence in financial markets means that the proportion of funds generating positive returns has fallen to their lowest level since the global financial crisis in 2008, research by FE Trustnet shows.

Only 20.5 per cent of the 3,779 funds have made a positive return this year.

This is stark contrast to recent years: in 2017, 95.3 per cent of the Investment Association was in the black while in 2016 some 96.7 per cent made money.

So as we approach 2019 it looks like it will be a testing time for investors, from trade wars to political uncertainty.

The European Union (EU) faces a number of challenges in 2019,

including the ongoing Brexit saga, further tensions with the Italian government, mass social unrest in France (with the potential for contagion) , the continued rise of populism, anti-immigration, anti-establishment and separatism movements. A weakening European economy (real GDP has decelerated in 2018) could exacerbate the issue, as seen in France over the last few weeks.

In the US, President Trump will do everything he can to keep the US economy strong because the success of his presidency relies on it, although his hands might be somewhat tied following the US midterm elections. While the current economic cycle has become one of the longest in history, we see no immediate warning signs that it is likely to end soon.

As such, unless unforeseen significant risks materialise to derail the US economy,

we may have another strong year for equity markets despite concerns over valuations. The policy of ‘America first’ with respect to trade negotiations may help push the value of American assets higher.

But there is a risk here. America still relies on the rest of the world as much as the rest of the world relies on America – attempting to reset the terms of global trade too hard in America’s favour might derail the economies of other countries.

So next year is set to be one of the challenges, but also one of opportunity, as the UK theoretically plots an uncharted journey outside the economic boundaries of the EU, investors should continue to adhere to time-tested investment principles, such as maintaining a long-term focus and employing a disciplined diversified asset allocation.

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Saint Petersburg & Moscow

by Yvonne Hollywood, Worldwide Horizons

Saint Petersburg is a city that has changed its name many times in relatively recent history, having previously also been known as Petrograd, Leningrad and finally returning to the original, Saint Petersburg. At times the capital of Imperial Russia, it is a Sea Port on the Baltic Sea, with a population of about 5 million inhabitants.

The city has a wealth of attractions, over 200 museums

including the Hermitage, the second largest Art Museum in the world (the Louvre in Paris holds the title of largest).

Other attractions include the Tsaŕ s Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St Isacć s Cathedral and the Statue of Peter the Great.

If you are in luck, there could be a performance by the Saint Petersburg Ballet Theatre, or perhaps you would prefer to take in a traditional Russia evening, with Cossack dancing, songs and dances from around Russia including sampling Russian wine and Vodka at the interval.

There are also guided visits to Catherines Palace with its famous Amber Room and the Peterhof Gardens, modelled on the gardens of Versaille.

Whether you travel by train or by coach, it is almost inconceivable to think of going to Russia and not also travelling to Moscow, now the capital of Russia and with an impressive 13+ Million residents. It is the most northerly largest city in the world, officially classed as a megacity due to its large population.

It is also an expensive city to live in, being a centre of politics, science, economics and culture. As you can imagine, there is also a fantastic amount of tourist attractions in a city with so much to offer. To start with, you should include Red

Square, and the iconic St Basil Cathedral, not to be confused with the gold-domed building of the Kremlin.

Take a stroll through Arbat street, once inhabited by the tsaŕ s artisans and often referred to as Moscow’s Montmartre, a cosmopolitan mix of cafes and restaurants where you can also pick up hand made goods and souvenirs.

Book a pre-programmed tour and skip the queues to enter into the Treasure Chamber of the Russian Tsars. Inside, you will see some priceless Faberge eggs, Catherine the Greats diamonds and many of her gowns, as well as Imperial carriages with studded jewels and precious stones.

Both destinations have great connections with direct flights from Alicante, but remember, always check your paperwork – a visa and comprehensive insurance are needed before you are allowed to enter the country!

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Pop star caught up in “blackface” row

Town besieged by polar bears

A polar bear wanders into an apartment block, past a (thankfully unoccupied) pushchair.thought.

Offensive shoes or an over reaction?

A line of shoes designed by pop diva Katy Perry is the latest unlikely casualty in the ongoing row about blackface in the US. Those of you old enough to remember the “Black and White Minstrel Show” on BBC or even singer Al Jolson will know that this is when a white person blacks their face up to impersonate someone of colour. With the benefit of hindsight these impressions were rarely flattering and seem pretty crass to the modern eye and for that reason, they have long left the mainstream.

Recently US Governor Ralph Northam has been caught up in a

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controversy after pictures emerged from his school year book (from 1984) allegedly showing him in blackface. At first, he apologised profusely, then somewhat bizarrely a few days later retracted that and said that it wasn’t him in the picture. He then carried on digging by confessing he HAD blacked himself up around that time to dress as Michael Jackson for a fancy dress party.

There have been calls for him to resign but he is clinging on and the historic nature of the events may allow him to keep his job.

Back to Ms Perry and her shoes.

Part of her Katy Perry Collection has been removed by the USA’s biggest retailer, Walmart, saying that the black shoe with red lips has been taken off the shelves “in order to be respectful and sensitive”. Miss Perry said that her intention was never to offend and the design was meant to be “a nod to modern art”. She clearly agreed that the concept wasn’t fully thought through as they were immediately removed from her own website. Last week Gucci removed a black polo neck with red lips from its shops for the same reason.

Lost in space

NASA has conceded that it has one final chance of making contact with the Mars rover Opportunity before having to declare it officially dead. The vehicle was one of two such vehicles that were sent to Mars in 2004 so is regarded as a veteran in an admittedly pretty narrow field. Its twin, Spirit, became stuck in the soil in 2009 and was officially declared dead in 2011.

Opportunity has been happily ploughing its lonely way across the Red Planet for 15 years, despite being expected to last just 90 days. It has also travelled 45km while it was designed to travel just 1,000 meters, so every extra meter and day has been regarded as a bonus. However, the plucky

craft’s luck may finally have run out and no signals have been received for eight months.

NASA’s last attempt at communication was earlier this week and if, as expected, there is no reply (these things take a while due to distances involved) the mission will be shut down.

Opportunity has easily outlasted any other Martian crafts, about half of which do not even survive entry to the planet in the fierce atmosphere. Over time it has collected invaluable data about geology including establishing that Mars was once covered in water. It has also sent back some stunning images but tearful scientists agreed we have almost certainly seen the last of them.

BELUSHA Guba, a town of 2,000 people in the Russian Arctic, has declared a state of emergency after dozens of polar bears have laid siege there, chasing residents, scavenging for food and even entering apartment blocks. There are at least 52 bears and they are said to be acting extremely aggressive towards humans who they see as both a threat to their food and even as a potential food source.

The Russian government has now become involved and they are considering plans to sedate the huge animals and ship them to other parts of the island by helicopter.

However, this is seen as a massive and risky operation, while shooting the protected bears is not an option the Russian’s are currently willing to consider. Wildlife experts say that even if they are successfully moved

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to a different part of the island where Belusha Guba is located, the creatures may well just return.

Many are blaming the extraordinary scenes on global warming as the bears’ natural environment of ice is shrinking rapidly. This means that their usual diet of seals is becoming harder to catch, and the desperate animals are turning to one of the few food sources left in the region - human towns and settlements. The WWF coordinator for the Arctic, Mikhail Stishow, has said that this could become the new norm, in the way that foxes and pigeons in the UK have taken to urban living. The main difference, of course, is that pigeons and foxes don’t see people as a potential food source.

Poisoned booze kills

over a hundred

Survivors of the tragedy in hospital.

IN a horrific event that is only just coming to light, at least 100 people have been killed in India after drinking poisoned alcohol. Many of those who died, around 60, was at a funeral in the district of Uttar Pradesh. The remaining deaths occurred after the deadly concoction was sold or passed on to other local towns and villages.

Bootlegging is still common practice in rural India but this unregulated distilling means that health and safety is not exactly the number one concern. In this instance, it is thought the drinks had been laced with methanol. This is used to

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increase the alcohol strength and is often found in antifreeze, but it can cause an agonising death if the dose is too strong as happened here.

An estimated 40% of the alcohol consumed in India is illegally made and deaths are common, although rarely in this number from a single batch of drink. Local newspapers have reported that about 3,000 people connected with the trade in the region where the tragedy happened have been arrested in a massive clampdown.

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First zombie Fallas tournament

IN an unusual clash of cultures Denia is hosting the first “Fallas la Calavera” tournament on 4 March. This is based on a uniquely Valencian card game with the premise of a Fallas queen who died during a mascletá (firework display) and returned as a zombie. The only way to appease her is to cook a good paella, something you achieve

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by collecting the right ingredients from the pack of over 100 cards.

Something that will hold a lot of appeal for younger adults, the tournament is to be held in the Casa de la Cultura, starting at 6.30 pm. For more information contact info@zombipaella.com or go to the town hall website, www.denia.es

Half century of schooling

50 years and counting, IES Gregori Maians

ONE of the regions longest running schools celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. Oliva’s Gregori Maians secondary school first opened its doors to pupils in 1969, when General Franco was still in charge of things in Spain and man first landed on the moon. There is a celebration to mark the event on 1 March at the Brisas del Mar restaurant in Piles which will be attended by dignitaries including the Minister of Education and the rector of the University of Valencia.

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Seeds of hope for rare plants

A plant that is on the list of the most endangered species in the Mediterranean may soon be thriving in the Teulada Moraira area after 300 seedlings were planted in the Cala de Portitxol and Cala Llebeig micro reserves earlier this month. The medicago citrina greuter, a shrub with lemon coloured flowers that lend its name, has decreased dramatically in numbers due to recent

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Postbag One of the nice traditions when going out for a meal in Spain is to enjoy a complementary chupito at the end of the evening.

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changes in the local climate, specifically the lack of rainfall.

Staff from the Nature Brigade 2000 association planted the seedlings and will also check on them regularly to ensure they are watered and otherwise looked after. They are also hoping to collect seeds from mature plants to add to a seed bank and hopefully continue the regeneration of the Nature Brigade workers planting the seedlings. rare flora.

However there was a surprise twist at a regular restaurant that we use, when we asked for the bill, and were asked in turn whether we fancied a chupito.

Of course the answer was yes, but we were caught unawares when the drinks arrived with some scrawled-on writing on the bill.

Three euros had been added to the final total, with the words “Extra Drinks” written on it.

Needless to say, we will be not returning to that particular establishment that we have used on countless occasions.

Mary Morris, La Zenia.

Flaming kebab Fire crew at the site of the incident.

A fire engine from the Denia Park station was called out to a blaze in a Moraira kebab shop last Thursday. An auxiliary team from Benissa also attended the scene on Avenida Madrid after the emergency services were contacted at 5.30 in the afternoon. The owner had managed to

largely control the fire with an extinguisher but the fire crews were still needed to fully aerate the shop for safety reasons and ensure there was no chance of a re-ignition.

The establishment has been told they cannot reopen for the time being due to the presence of smoke.

Clubs, Charities & Events FOR THE ANGELLS

Oh what a night it was, it really was quite a night!

El Raco restaurante Benidorm was the venue for this special occasion to raise money for the charity Animal Angells.

160 local residents and friends of the charity enjoyed dinner and entertainment, a raffle and tombola with incredible prizes provided by local businesses.

A massive amount of work went into the preparation of this evening with volunteer angels led by Mal the organiser and commerce, flying about all evening selling tickets and the restaurant staff doing their best to keep everyone happy.

Happy too were charity representatives Sue and Jodie when they heard that the total amount raised amounted to 2,300. euros. with many thanks to everyone and the heavenly music provided by Nick, Joly, Amanda, Sylvia and

The Rock and Roll Duo. This charity does amazing work rescuing abandoned dogs and cats, restoring them to health where necessary and re-homing as many as they can. Never a day goes by without another poor animal or a litter of kittens arriving so food and vet bills are enormous.

Why not be an angel and help them with a donation. Call Sue 696 103 092.

I saw a report on Channel Four News a few days ago featuring Brits living on the Costa Blanca and a man that actually voted to leave the EU in the referendum in 2016.

Not surprisingly, he ended up regretting his decision!

The reporter asked a man called Dave whether he had shot “himself in the foot” by voting to leave, and he replied that he probably did.

That was the problem with the referendum in that there simply was no honest information or sensible discussions about the serious implications of quitting the EU, and now the chickens have come home to roost.

As for the UK politicians trying to sort the mess out, forget it!

We´ve more chance of winning the Eurovision Song Contest in May. Cameron Hastings, Benidorm.

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WORLD DAY of PRAYER in ALBIR - Friday 1st March at 4 pm As always the WORLD DAY of PRAYER is held on the first Friday of March. This year it will be on FRIDAY 1st MARCH at 4 pm organised by the Albir Church of England, for this area of the Costa Blanca.

This wave of prayer encircles the globe. Starting in Samoa as the sun rises and ending some 38 hours later in the Pacific as the sun sets over American Samoa, the service will have been translated into more than 95 languages in over 120 countries & Islands as we are reminded that we have responsibilities in caring for this wonderful world we live in. There is much more information on the UK website www.wwdp.org.uk The World Day of Prayer is written by a woman and this year by the women of Slovenia and is an open

invitation to all to come to God’s table. ‘Come – Everything is Ready!’ is this year’s title. There will be an estimated 3 million people around the world that day in service. This is not simply a day of prayer for women but for everyone who cares about our world and those who live in it. We, the Costa Blanca Anglicans, look forward to seeing many people at 4 pm on the 1st March at the premises we use, the Norwegian Seaman´s Church on Carrer Mart, Albir. There is plenty of parking and it is not far from the Hotel Rober Palas. We look forward to seeing you there. There will be Slovenian refreshments to follow the service. If you require any more information please contact the local World Day of Prayer Secretary, Elaine Mitchell on 636 164 467 or email albirchuch@gmail.com

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Driving people up the wall

THE saga surrounding the prosed climbing wall in Javea continues and Sports Councillor Vicent Colomer has been speaking to the press about the project, or rather lack of it. Six years

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ago the wall was voted the most popular proposal after the residents’ participatory budget vote. Usually, such projects are completed in

Vicent Colomer.

the same financial year as they would have been part of the annual budget, but the wall has still failed to materialise.

Mr Colomer said that the problem remains the lack of a suitable site. The original proposal was to construct it in the Trinquet centre but this has not proved viable and costs would have been driven up. He went on to say that there are talks about a new sports pavilion and, if this does go forward, the climbing wall may well be incorporated in that. There are also plans to build one at the new Graull School, but this will probably just be for children.

Four up on slave labour charges

PROSECUTORS have asked for a total prison term of 1,164 years for four Bulgarian nationals accused of people trafficking across Spain, including Pego and Guadassuar in the Valencian Community.

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fellow Bulgarians who they brought to Spain to work in the agricultural sector.

The court heard how they were then forced to live in “inhuman” conditions while the gang-masters kept most or even all of their compatriots’ wages. The four defendants,

a father and three sons, have been in detention since 2016 and deny the claims, blaming the uncle of the three youngest defendants. The over 1,000year jail term has been arrived at by cumulating 33 charges of people trafficking and 30 of infringing worker’s rights.

Clean-up crew move in

Members of Xabia neta entree tots enjoy a well earned sit down.

WHAT has been described as an old hippie settlement on the outskirts of Javea has been dismantled and tidied away by a group dedicated to keeping the town clean. “Xabia neta entree tots” (Javea clean for all) moved in to the site in the Rebaldi area last Friday where there was an old camper van type vehicle rusting away as

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well as mattresses, clothing, old furniture and various other debris.

Their role was to remove the rubbish and move it to the side of the main road where the council will send their own cleaning team out to remove it shortly. The group

say their aim is to seek out and tidy some of the more inaccessible and lesser known parts of Javea which still deserve attention and often house a wide variety of flora and fauna. There is also the safety element of things such as vehicles being dumped should children come across them.

Policing problems mount FOR the first time in modern history Gata de Gorgos had a day without a local police presence in the afternoon. This was last Thursday and the situation was predominantly blamed on a combination of early retirement and the lack of

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new recruits to replace them.

However, there is a general dissatisfaction among officers who have complained they are not being supplied with uniforms, accessories and other basic equipment.

The staffing shortage also means many officers are having to patrol on their own in situations where they should be paired up. Police say that the issues have been continually flagged with the town council but next to nothing has been done.

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Public road fenced off illegally

The private gate blocking off a public road.

AN appeal by the owners of a sizeable estate in Calpe has had their appeal concerning the fencing off of a public road rejected. The issue first came to light last summer when hikers found a regular route they used blocked by an ornately wrought iron fence. The owners of the estate who had erected the fence claimed the land was part of their

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property but a recent survey completely rejected this, concluding that around 350 square metres of public land had been illegally fenced off. The matter is now in the hands of the town hall, who have three months to lodge a decision before the technical findings expire.

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Positive Mental Attitude might be good for more than mood

They say there are two fundamental people-types in the world. You’re either glass half-empty, or glass half-full.

Recently there has been plenty said about the merits of being ‘half full’apparently wealthy people gravitate towards positive people, and avoid those that err on the side of pessimism.

Whether that’s true or not, we’re sure there will be a few figures out there to prove that the majority of the public would prefer not to spend an afternoon with someone who is just plain miserable and not much fun at all. But have you ever wondered whether a negative attitude is actually bad for your health?

Nope, can’t say we did, either. That is until reading about a study in the American Journal of Epidemiology, which says that if we look towards the future as a positive thing we’re more likely to boost our physical health. Or at least this seems to be true for women. More than 70,000 were surveyed, and it was found that optimists were less likely to contract potentially fatal conditions like cancers, heart disease, and lung problems, or suffer strokes. Quite the claim, in some ways the reason behind this is pretty self-explanatory.

Positive people are statistically more likely

to be active, rather than sedentary, and this means getting more exercise on the whole. However, experts are becoming increasingly sure that the positive attitude in itself is important for overall health, too, which is interesting to say the least, but certainly poses one problem in today’s international climate.

With so m u c h

Everywhere you look these days it seems like someone is trying to stop you doing what it is you really want to do. From social occasions to wild spending sprees, responsibility is afoot in all corners of society these days.

Teenagers aren’t even getting pregnant as much as they used to- a clear sign of the times.

The powers that beEngland’s chief medical officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies- are now going after your pension, or rather retirement plans, too, and attempting to say this is for the good of your health.

Anyone who has ever had a job will no-doubt have automatically raised an eyebrow upon reading that bit, but there could well be plenty of substance to back the claim up.

We all know the importance of feeling wanted and useful- it really does have a staggering impact on mental health, which in turn makes us feel more motivated to do things, resulting in either

direct or indirect exercise.

But when you throw into the equation taking on new professional challenges, you can also add to the benefits better maintained brain function, which could help stave off cognitive decline.

“People are living longer than ever and so retirement presents a real opportunity for baby boomers to be more active than ever before,” Prof Davies is quotes as saying

in a BBC News article. “For many people it is a chance to take on new challenges it is certainly not the start of a slower pace of life it once was.

“Staying in work, volunteering or joining a community group can make sure people stay physically and mentally active for longer.

“The health benefits of this should not be underestimated.”

negativity in the press overall, is it going to be that easy to maintain a sunny disposition with talk of World War III, climate change, and globalised economic catastrophe rarely far from the agenda?

Stay in work to keep healthy

It’s estimated that a third of all British workers will be over 50 by 2020, and that number is only set to increase as economic demands mean more and more people are retiring later, although the actual numbers therein don’t have much room for growth.

Already, three quarters of all people aged between 50 and 70 are in work, and 12% of those over retirement age are still in their jobs too.

Many common health problems associated with this age group are lifestyle based, and avoidable through change.

This includes things like quitting smoking, drinking less, taking more exercise and switching to a better, more balanced diet, and many of these are easier to do if you are in a working environmentwith a greater chance of having to do some exercise each day, smoking bans in the workplace, and the obvious no-no of turning up drunk to the office, all major reasons for this.

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Did you know your fingernails can tell you a lot about your health?

Let’s look at some very different nails:

These types of nails may be attributed to ageing.

However, it is important to report these changes to your Family Doctor as they can be a sign of a serious underlying condition such as liver disease, kidney failure, heart failure or diabetes.

Nail clubbing:

This is when the finger tips become enlarged (usually over a number of years) and the fingernails curl around them. This can be associated with reduced oxygen in the blood, possibly due to lung disease. Other causes of clubbing include cardiovascular disease, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease and AIDS.

Beau’s lines:

Spoon nails:

Also called koilonchia is where the nails (usually soft) are scooped out usually so much as to hold a drop of liquid. This is often a sign of iron deficiency anaemia or hemochromatosis (when the body absorbs too much iron).

It can also be associated with heart disease and hypothyroisism.

pitting is common in people who suffer with the skin condition psoriasis and alopecia acreta, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss.

Detached nails:

This is when the fingernails become loose and This is where the nails from the nail bed, the have needle prick size separate nail itself becoming opaque depressions in them. Nail with a white, yellow or green

Nail pitting:

These are indentations that run across the nail.

They can be associated with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease.

They can also be found in people with a high fever accompanying scarlet fever, tinge. mumps and pneumonia.

T h e r e Lastly, Beau’s lines can be a are many sign of zinc deficiency. reasons (apart from obvious injury) for detached nails Yellow nail syndrome: This results in a yellowish including reaction to a drug discoloration of the nails. or a consumer product such as nail beauty products, Usually they become thick infection, thyroid disease or and slow to grow. It is often a sign of chronic bronchitis. again psoriasis.

So, all in all, the condition of your nails can tell your Terry’s nails: This is when the nails Family Doctor a lot about appear white apart from a your general health! Always narrow pink band at the tip. ask!

For more information or to book an appointment call the Family Medical Centre on +34 966 865 072, emailing us at info@albirfamilymedicalcentre.com or on Facebook www.facebook.com/albirfamilymedicalcentre

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Pets & Wildlife

Cruel start to life

THERE was a stark reminder last week of the contempt that some people have for podenco huntings dogs after five puppies that appeared to be just a few hours old were found dumped in a bin in the Javea area. Sadly two of them were already dead but thankfully Jacky Hazeleger from Tanamera Rescue was able to retrieve the pups and start arranging the help they would need. Unfortunately a third dog died soon after but the other two are being looked after, although they require a lot of attention and have to be hand fed.

Jacky said that if any good was to come out of the three deaths it was that it might help educate people about the cruelty regularly inflicted on podencos,

ARC - PUPPIES & KITTIES NEEDING HOMES JERRY 6 months old brother of Daisy.

Neutered. Very playful & lively little boy. Needs his own family.

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NO ADOPTIOIN FEE BUT A DONATION IS MUCH APPRECIATED. Also, many other dogs, puppies, cats & kittens needing homes. Food and donations also urgently needed and can be left at ARC’s charity shop on CarrerValencia 1, Jalon between 10 am & 1.00 pm Monday to Saturday. Contact Tel No Sally:- 625 985 689 or Jayne:- 649 310 285.Email jalonvalleyarc14@ yahoo.co.uk. Facebook – Jalon Valley A.R.C. Based in Jalon.

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rescued across the Marina Alta although occasionally further afield. Tanamera focuses on hunting dogs, rescuing, rehabilitating and, hopefully, re-homing them sadly something that keeps them very busy thanks to a thoughtless few.

Artists paints miniature animals

5 CUTE PUPPIES

Born Christmas Day 2018, Podenco. 5 Girls & 1 Boy. Holly, Ivy, Angel, Eve & Sprout.

Will be ready for their forever homes in mid-February. They are all gorgeous little guys.

hunting dogs which are often killed or abandoned after the hunting season ends. Jacky is founder owner of Tanamera Rescue which has recently moved to Xativa from Javea for economic purposes, but still deals mainly with dogs

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Irene Malakhova is a Russian artist popular for her miniature paintings.

She describes herself as a “tiny artist”, referring to her kind of art. She recently released a compilation of her works inspired by “little living things” for her #tiny_creaturesdays series.

Malakhova has been working on this project for a couple of years now and her works are incredibly cute. Each part of each animal is skilfully drawn.

If you are interested in her art, you can grab one on Etsy as Malakhova recently opened a shop, the TinyWorldsLivingShop.

BACK TO THE TWENTIES

A bit of Denia history in the shape of La Rota de Merle in the Rattans area of the city is up for sale, in an example of a property built through the inspiration of early tourism.

There´s plenty on offer, with

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the property having 30 metres of a facade leading to the sea, and nearly 400 square metres of building across two floors, plus a second building of almost 100 square

metres thrown into the package.

The villa was built around 1920 and was owned by a granddaughter of Cándida Carbonell and Juan Merle, one of the architects of Denia´s first theatre.

It´s situated between the Helios

and Pegolí restaurants, just a few metres from where the sea hits the rocks.

The building is typical of what was built in the area nearly a hundred years ago as part of an early push to attract visitors

wanting a taste of the coast.

Although a number of estate agencies are marketing the property, you will have to make a polite inquiry about the asking price, which has not been declared on any of their websites!

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Is the UK High rise luxury housing bubble at a price bursting?

IF you’re extremely wealthy and not worried about heights the latest luxury development in Dubai could be just what you’re looking for.

Penthouse suites at the 200 meters high Royal Atlantis are priced at about 9.3 million Euros while the cheapest apartments go for a more modest 2 million or so. The complex, which critics say resembles a child’s Lego building, juts out into the sea

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guaranteeing amazing views for all.

Gold lined bathrooms are the sort of high-end specification buyers can expect, while the complex, which is also part of a 5-star hotel, has an aquarium, water park and dozens of bars, restaurants and shopping opportunities for the fortunate few who can afford to live there.

Many buyers are wary of Brexit.

BREXIT is being blamed for a sharp fall in UK house prices in January as a report by the Halifax showed a 2.9% drop. However some analysts say this is no more than a blip, pointing to the 2.5% rise in December following on from three months of growth at the end of 2018. Russell Galley, managing director of the Halifax, one of Britain’s largest mortgage lenders

said “There’s no doubt that the next year will be important for the housing market, with much of the immediate focus on what impact leaving the EU may have. However, more fundamentally it is key underlying factors of supply and demand that will ultimately shape the market.”

Commenting on the effects of Brexit Mark

Harris from mortgage broker SPF said “Flat growth is probably the best we can hope for, given the current tricky political situation we find ourselves in. Brexit has caused a slowdown in purchase activity as would-be buyers sit on their hands, waiting for the outcome before committing to something as major as buying a new home.”

The Royal Atlantis Residences on The Palm in Dubai.

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Art for art’s sake A month of tapas

THE selection process to decide what pieces will be on show for the years 2020 and 2021 at Denia’s Art l’Estacio Centre has now begun. Anyone requesting an exhibition of their work can either apply on an individual basis or as part of a collective. The jury made the final decision consists of artist and sculptor Joan Castejon, art critic Juana Maria Balsalobre and Carlos Orient, a lecturer at the University of Valencia. The closing date

for application is 31 May and all applicants will be informed of the juries final decision by September. The full details are on the Town Hall website, www. denia.es

The Art l’Estacio Centre in Denia.

DENIA’S fourteenth Ruta de Tapas gets underway today (15 February) and runs until 14 March. 40 establishments are taking part this year, all of which will be offering a tapa and drink (wine, caña or vermouth) for just €3.

As usual, there will be a public vote on the tastiest offering and the winner will receive a commemorative plaque and an outdoor stove heater donated

by Fuego Difusión. There will also be a professional panel voting on the best tapa, with the winner of that also receiving a plaque as well as a full board overnight stay at a local hotel.

There will also be a prize for the best platter made using local produce.

For the participating public there will be several prizes, with everyone who has had their “passport” stamped with a minimum of 15 tapas being entered into a raffle. Prizes for this include dinner at the winning restaurants, hotel stays and a gourmet basket of local produce. There will be a special draw for anyone who has sampled the wares in all 40 establishments, with a top prize of €500 to spend in La Marina shopping centre in Ondara.

Details of the event including the places taking part.

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Flower power

THE new spring and summer timetables for Benissa’s public bus transport has been announced and is an extension on last year’s service. The Benibus will recommence the service between the town centre and the beach on 12 April so will be running in plenty of time for Easter with Good Friday falling on April 19 this year. It will also be operating over

the Purissima Xiqueta festivities from April 26 to May 5 while the summer service starts on May 31 and ends on September 29.

Last year as usual July and August was the peak period for users with 6,700 people travelling on the Benibus over the midsummer months. There The Benibus en route. will also be an extra stop at the TRAM station once the line between Denia and Alicante is resumed.

The Trojans are coming!

Street in the Les Roques barrio.

DENIA Council has proposed an initiative to prettify the Les Roques area, which is very popular with tourists, by lining the walls and balconies of the street’s houses with flowers. The council have said they will pay for both the plants and whatever is needed on each house to attach them. The proposal

Benissa gets better connected

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was put to the local residents’ committee at a meeting chaired by Neighbourhood Councillor Paco Rosello and attended by the mayor.

The committee supported the idea in principle, which now needs to be moved forward in a practical way.

AFTER last year’s hugely successful production of “The Lion King” the Careline Theatre have taken a completely different direction with this year’s presentation, “The Trojan War” by the Prague Shakespeare Company.

Based on the epic tale

by Homer it is a story of love and violence which is showing at the Careline Theatre in Alcalali on the 8th and 9th of March, curtains up at 8 pm. Tickets cost €15 and can be purchased at carelineboxoffice@gmail. com or by calling 605 181 726.

Generous Lions

Staff from the association receive the cheque this week.

THE Lions Clubs for Javea, Denia and Pedreguer have banded together to make a donation of €1,000 to a local autism association. The Javea Autism Association received the cheque this week, which will now go towards their psycho-educational project. This helps autistic children to achieve their maximum potential educationally and in other parts of life through a therapeutic programme.

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Motoring

Hyundai i30 Fastback

The Hyundai i30 Fastback N arrives with a level of maturity that goes further than its liftback tailgate.

Not that the exterior styling gives anything away, with an identical front end, matching 19in alloy wheels and Pirelli P Zero tyres. The rear gets a more sculpted diffuser, prominent twin exhausts and bootlid spoiler, but the similarities are clear to see.

Performance is unchanged from the hatch, courtesy of the same 2.0-litre turbocharged ‘theta’ engine - albeit only in 271bhp Performance guise.

With the majority of i30 N customers opting for the more powerful variant, Hyundai hasn’t seen the need to offer British customers the lesser 247bhp powerplant. It can reach 62mph from a standing start in 6.1sec, matching the hatchback.

The differences have been achieved not through mechanical changes but software tweaks. Both cars share the same electronically locking front differential, adaptive dampers and electronic power steering system, but Hyundai has overhauled the settings for each one to tone things down from the violently firm hatchback. Softer suspension also promises to deliver a more supple ride.

The new bodystyle has eaten slightly into the amount of head room available to the back row, which could make it a bit of a squeeze for taller adults, and rear visibility takes quite a dent too. On the other hand, it allows for a more capacious boot.

The Fastback begins to differ from the hatch as soon as you start it up, with an exhaust note that’s more subdued until you decide to explore the upper reaches of the rev range, where it finally delivers some characterful pops and bangs. But even then, the aural impact just isn’t as great here.

The precision action of the ball-shaped

Lower urban speeds coming

AFTER recent speed reductions across Spain´s national network of highways, comes the news that the General Directorate of Traffic(DGT) has plans to cut speed limits to 20 kilometres per hour on some urban centre roads.

The DGT has recommended many times that speeds in some centres should drop to 20 kilometres per hour, and it appears this may become law.

The proposed legislation will say that 20 kilometres will be the maximum at which driving is permitted on roads where the pavement is on the same level and there is no kerb, a design growing in popularity in many urban hubs when roads are redeveloped.

Speed limits in town centres are likely to reduce to 30 kilometres per hour on single-carriageways and, for dual carriageways in these

areas, to 50 kilometres per hour.

Penalties for breaking the limit will become much stiffer – at the moment, the maximum is 300 euros in fines and a loss of two licence points, although ‘minor’ cases of speeding typically attract fines of 100 euros, reducing to 50 euros if paid straight away.

Now, the maximum for speeding will rise to 500 euros and a loss of six licence

points.

Effectively, two maximum speeding charges will mean the loss of a driver’s licence altogether.

The DGT says that in 2017 – the most recent period for which statistics are available – a total of 509 people were killed in car accidents in town centres, mostly pedestrians, of whom 80 per cent are considered ‘vulnerable’, such as the elderly or disabled.

gearlever makes slotting each new cog a joy, the taut six-speed ’box up there with the best in the class. The pedals are spaced a little too far apart for heel-toe shifting, but automatic rev-matching in the sportier driving modes goes a long way to make up for it.

The Fastback feels most composed and engaging, if not quite to the same level as a

Honda Civic Type R or Golf GTI. The toned-down ride and handling unlocks more of the available driving modes for everyday use, while the more sedate exhaust note allows for incognito journeys should you want them.

Rivals continue to deliver a more complete driving experience - even if they struggle to match it on price.

Nissan Leaf pre-orders hit 3,000 across europe Unprecedented demand for the latest version of the Nissan LEAF electric vehicle has seen pre-orders hit the 3,000 mark, a month after the new model was unveiled at CES in Las Vegas.

The new Nissan LEAF e+ 3.ZERO Limited Edition, which is fitted with a 62kWh battery, has proven to be a very attractive proposition.

Pre-orders of the new model currently total more than 3,000, which puts the Nissan LEAF in prime position to achieve record sales once again in 2019 after a very successful 2018.

Norway is currently

leading the charge with preorders reaching almost half of the 3,000 units. LEAF was the top-selling car overall in Norway in 2018.

Motorists looking for a more eco-friendly and uncompromised driving experience continue to be drawn by the car’s allround capability. The Nissan LEAF e+ 3.ZERO Limited Edition has a power output of 160 kWh (217 PS), and an expected range of up to 239 miles** on a single charge.

Also unveiled to much acclaim at CES, the Nissan LEAF 3.ZERO with a 40 kWh battery is available to order now. Based on

the award-winning Nissan LEAF 40 kWh, the Nissan LEAF 3.ZERO adds a number of personalisation options including new colours and a contrasting roof, adding appeal for EV customers looking for a car with real visual presence.

The consistent high demand for the Nissan LEAF secured its crown as the best-selling EV overall in Europe for 2018, with more than 40,000* sold across the continent. In addition, the Nissan LEAF remains the world’s best-selling EV, with more than 380,000 units sold globally since the original car launched in 2010.

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FRIDAY 15th February

07:00 Breakfast 07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:00 This Is BBC TWO 10:15 The Empty Housing Scandal 07:30 Wanted Down Under 09:30 Lorraine 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer Revisited 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:00 Wanted Down Under 08:15 The Best House in Town 11:30 This Morning 12:45 Claimed and Shamed 09:00 Antiques Roadshow 13:30 Loose Women 13:15 Bargain Hunt 10:00 BBC News at Nine 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:00 BBC News at One 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 14:55 ITV News London 14:30 BBC London News 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 15:00 James Martin’s Great 14:45 Doctors 13:15 Politics Live British Adventure 15:15 A Place to Call Home 14:00 Think Tank 16:10 Escape to the Country 14:45 A Vicar’s Life 16:00 Tenable 16:55 The Best House in Town 15:15 Collectaholics 17:00 Tipping Point 17:40 Flog It! 16:15 Animal Babies 18:00 The Chase 18:15 Pointless 17:15 How Earth Made Us 19:00 ITV News London 19:00 BBC News at Six 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:30 ITV Evening News 19:30 BBC London News 19:00 Eggheads 20:00 Emmerdale 20:00 The One Show 19:30 Great Railway Journeys 20:30 Coronation Street 20:30 Celebrity Mastermind 20:00 Big Cats About the 21:00 Countrywise 21:00 EastEnders House 21:30 Coronation Street 21:30 A Question of Sport 21:00 Mastermind 22:00 MasterChef 21:30 Tours of Scotland’s Lochs 22:00 Grantchester 22:30 Mrs Brown’s Boys 22:00 Monty Don’s Japanese 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:00 BBC News at Ten Gardens 23:30 ITV News London 23:35 The Graham Norton 23:00 QI 23:45 Through the Keyhole Show 23:30 Newsnight

07:30 The King of Queens 08:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:40 Frasier 11:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05 Undercover Boss USA 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:00 The £100K Drop 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 The Political Slot 21:00 Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 23:00 The Last Leg

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:10 Dress to Impress 09:00 Emmerdale 09:55 You’ve Been Framed!

10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20 Superstore 11:50 Superstore 12:15 You’ve Been Framed!

13:15 Emmerdale 14:15 You’ve Been Framed!

14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:00 Take Me Out 19:30 Take Me Out: The Gossip 20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Spectre 23:55 Family Guy

07:00 Coronation Street 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 08:55 Murder, She Wrote 10:00 Judge Judy 10:25 Judge Judy 10:55 Judge Judy 11:25 On the Buses 11:55 On the Buses 12:30 Rising Damp 13:05 George and Mildred 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Midsomer Murders 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 Doc Martin 23:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot

07:45 All Over the Place 07:15 The King of Queens 07:35 Make It Pop 07:00 MILKSHAKE 08:15 Wild & Weird 07:40 Everybody Loves 08:00 Mission Employable 11:20 A Cinderella Story 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 08:30 All Over the Workplace Raymond 08:05 Mr Bean 13:05 Friends 09:00 Top Class 12:30 Nigellissima 08:30 Frasier 08:30 Scrambled!

13:40 Friends 09:30 The Dog Ate My Homework08:35 The Tom and Jerry Show 09:20 The Big Bang Theory 13:00 Football Focus 14:10 Friends 10:00 Deadly on a Mission: 08:50 The Powerpuff Girls 10:35 The Simpsons 14:50 Friends 14:00 BBC Weekend News Pole to Pole 09:10 ToonMarty 11:00 The Simpsons 15:20 Friends 10:30 Nature’s Microworlds 09:30 Marvel’s Ultimate 11:30 The Simpsons 14:15 Live: Indoor Grand Prix 15:55 Mulan 11:00 Natural World Spider-Man vs. the Sinister 6 12:00 The Simpsons Athletics 12:00 Homes Under the Hammer 10:05 Mighty Magiswords 17:40 Billionaire...

12:30 The Simpsons 13:00 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 10:25 ITV News 18:40 Billionaire...

17:30 Final Score 13:00 Four in a Bed 14:00 Food & Drink 10:30 James Martin’s Saturday13:30 Four in a Bed 19:35 Dogs Behaving 18:10 Toy Story 14:30 Best Bakes Ever 12:40 Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen14:00 Four in a Bed (Very) Badly 15:00 Escape to the Country 13:45 ITV Lunchtime News 19:25 BBC Weekend News 14:30 Four in a Bed 20:30 Greatest 16:00 City in the Sky 14:00 Dancing on Ice 15:00 Four in a Bed 19:35 BBC London News Chocolate Adverts 17:00 Money for Nothing 16:00 Tenable 15:30 A Place in the Sun: of all Time 18:00 Natural World 19:45 Pointless Celebrities 17:00 Tipping Point Winter Sun 21:55 5 News 19:00 Back in Time for School 18:00 ITV Evening News 16:30 Sun, Sea and Brides To Be 20:35 The Greatest Dancer 20:00 The Great British 18:30 You’ve Been Framed! 17:35 Location, Location, Location Weekend 21:50 Casualty Sewing Bee 19:00 The Chase: Celebrity 18:35 The Secret Life of the Zoo 22:00 Spending 21:00 River Walks 20:00 Small Fortune Secrets of the 22:40 Would I Lie to You? 19:30 Channel 4 News 21:30 Dad’s Army 21:00 The Voice UK 20:00 Hidden Britain by Drone Royals 23:10 BBC Weekend News 22:00 Williams: Formula 1 in 22:30 Through the Keyhole 21:00 Great British Car Journeys 23:00 Britain’s Favourite the Blood 23:30 ITV News 23:30 Match of the Day Royal 22:00 Spy 23:45 Mayans M.C. 23:45 Rocky IV

07:00 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:30 Coronation Street Omnibus 12:25 The Voice UK 14:00 Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule 14:30 Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule 15:00 You’ve Been Framed!

15:30 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 17:20 Nanny McPhee 19:25 Star Wars: Episode V -The Empire Strikes Back 22:00 Shaun of the Dead

07:00 Royal Stories 07:50 Rising Damp 08:50 George and Mildred 09:50 Carry on Abroad 11:35 Midsomer Murders 17:40 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 20:00 Midsomer Murders 22:00 Midsomer Murders

07:00 Breakfast 10:10 Match of the Day 11:00 The Andrew Marr Show 12:00 Sunday Politics 12:30 The Big Questions 13:30 Homes Under the Hammer 14:00 BBC Weekend News 14:15 Songs of Praise 14:50 Porridge 15:20 Bargain Hunt 16:10 Money for Nothing 16:40 Live: Match of the Day 19:05 Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death 19:35 BBC Weekend News 19:50 BBC London News 20:00 Countryfile 21:00 Call the Midwife 22:00 Baptiste 23:00 BBC Weekend News 23:20 BBC London News 23:30 Match of the Day

07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:10 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:45 Coronation Street Omnibus 12:45 Catchphrase 13:30 You’ve Been Framed!

14:35 Finding Nemo 16:40 Star Wars: Episode VI -- Return of the Jedi 19:20 Star Wars: The Force Awakens 22:00 The Ibiza Weekender 23:00 Family Guy

07:00 Rising Damp 07:25 Rising Damp 07:50 George and Mildred 08:20 George and Mildred 08:55 Heartbeat 09:55 Heartbeat 11:00 Love Your Garden 12:05 Brief Encounter 13:50 Midsomer Murders 15:50 Midsomer Murders 17:50 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 19:00 Midsomer Murders 21:00 The Durrells 22:00 The Durrells 23:00 A Touch of Frost

SATURDAY 16th February

10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:15 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

14:10 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Her Boyfriend’s Secret 17:00 Friends 17:30 Friends 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Do the Right Thing with Eamonn and Ruth 21:00 Secret Scotland 22:00 Posh Hotels With Sally & Nigel 23:00 13 Moments That Killed Whitney Houston

07:00 Breakfast

SUNDAY 17th February

07:10 Super 4 07:20 The King of Queens 07:00 This Is BBC TWO 07:45 The Big Bang Theory 07:35 Make It Pop 07:50 The A to Z of TV 08:10 The Big Bang Theory 08:00 Mission Employable Gardening 08:35 Everybody Loves 08:05 Mr Bean 08:35 The Edible Garden Raymond 09:05 Monty Don’s Japanese 08:30 Scrambled!

08:35 The Tom and Jerry Show 09:00 Everybody Loves Gardens Raymond 08:50 Ben 10 10:05 Countryfile 09:25 Frasier 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites09:10 Mr Bean 10:00 Frasier 09:30 Spy School 12:30 The Hairy Bikers’ 10:30 Sunday Brunch 10:05 Mighty Magiswords Chicken and Egg 13:30 The Simpsons 10:25 ITV News 13:30 Best Bakes Ever 14:30 The Simpsons 10:30 Parveen’s Indian Kitchen 15:25 The Simpsons 14:00 Talking Comedy 11:30 This Morning 14:30 A Shot in the Dark 16:25 The Simpsons 12:30 Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen 17:20 The Simpsons 16:15 Natural World 17:15 Earth’s Natural Wonders 13:30 ITV Lunchtime News 17:50 The Simpsons Movie 13:35 The Voice UK 18:15 Mountain: Life at the 19:30 Channel 4 News 15:05 Thunderball 20:00 Escape to the Chateau Extreme 21:00 George 17:35 ITV Evening News 19:15 Ski Sunday Clarke’s Amazing 18:00 The Chase 20:00 The Fifteen Billion Spaces 19:00 Dancing on Ice Pound Railway 22:00 Traitors 21:00 Endeavour 21:00 Top Gear 23:00 8 Out of 22:00 Africa with Ade Adepitan 23:00 ITV News 23:00 Eight Go Rallying: The 23:15 Martin Clunes: Islands 10 Cats Does Countdown of America Road to Saigon

07:00 MILKSHAKE 11:30 Police Interceptors 12:30 Friends 13:05 Friends 14:05 Friends 14:35 Friends 15:05 Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 17:00 Sweet Home Alabama 19:10 Nandos: A Peri-Peri Big Success Story 20:00 Rich Kids Go Skint 21:00 Rich Kids Go Skint 21:55 5 News Weekend 22:00 John Wick

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MONDAY 18th February

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Countryfile Winter Diaries 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45 Claimed and Shamed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors 15:10 A Place to Call Home 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The Best House in Town 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 Live: Match of the Day 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC London News 23:42 BBC Weather 23:45 Have I Got a Bit More News for You

07:00 Wanted Down Under 07:00 Good Morning Britain Revisited 09:30 Lorraine 07:45 The Best House in Town 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 08:30 Tom Kerridge’s Fresh 11:30 This Morning Start 13:30 Loose Women 09:00 Great American 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News Railroad Journeys 09:30 The Week in Parliament 14:55 ITV News London 15:00 James Martin’s Great 10:00 BBC News at Nine British Adventure 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 16:00 Tenable 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 17:00 Tipping Point 13:15 Politics Live 14:00 Think Tank 18:00 The Chase 14:45 A Vicar’s Life 19:00 ITV News London 15:15 Collectaholics 19:30 ITV Evening News 16:15 Animals with Cameras 20:00 Emmerdale 17:15 Animal Babies 20:30 Coronation Street 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 The Martin Lewis 19:00 Eggheads Money Show 19:30 Great British Railway 21:30 Coronation Street Journeys 22:00 Cold Feet 20:00 Saving Lives at Sea 23:00 ITV News at Ten 21:00 Only Connect 23:30 ITV News London 21:30 University Challenge 22:00 Generation Gifted 23:45 The Death of Aimee 23:00 Cunk on Britain Spencer 23:30 Newsnight

What’s

ON

07:00 MILKSHAKE 07:30 The King of Queens 08:45 Everybody Loves 10:15 Jeremy Vine Raymond 12:15 Nightmare Tenants, 09:40 Frasier Slum Landlords 11:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen 13:10 5 News Lunchtime Nightmares USA 12:05 Undercover Boss USA 13:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take 13:00 Channel 4 News it Away!

13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Access 14:05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 14:15 Home and Away 15:10 Countdown 14:45 Neighbours 16:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 15:15 A Stolen Past 17:00 A New Life in the Sun 17:00 Friends 18:00 Escape to the Chateau: 17:30 Friends DIY 18:00 5 News at 5 19:00 The Simpsons 18:30 Neighbours 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 19:00 Home and Away 20:55 The Political Slot 19:30 5 News Tonight 21:00 Dispatches 20:00 Premiership Rugby 21:30 The Secret Lives of Slim 21:00 Traffic Cops People 22:00 Secrets of the Mega 22:00 Famous and Fighting Crime Cruise Liner 23:00 The Making of Me 23:35 Supersized

TV

Traitors

NEW SERIES: Matt LeBlanc, Rory Reid and Chris Harris return for their final run of the motoring show, before Patty McGuinness and Andrew Flintoff take over as hosts later this year. In the first episode, Matt and Chris go to Norway to test drive the latest estate cars from Porsche and Ferrari, while Rory is joined by racing driver Sabine Schmitz for an unusual motoring challenge - to create Britain’s newest mountain with the help of a tiny Suzuki. The team is joined in the studio

by Westworld star James Marsden

NEW SERIES: Spy thriller set in 1945, about a London woman drawn into spying on her own government by her lover, an American agent, who needs her help in rooting out Soviet operatives at the heart of the British establishment.

However, she does not realise he has a hidden agenda keeping his own government in fear of a hidden enemy.

Starring Emma Appleton and Keeley Hawes

TUESDAY 19th February

07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:30 Wanted Down Under 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Countryfile Winter Diaries Revisited 09:30 Lorraine 08:15 The Best House in Town 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:00 Homes Under the 09:00 Great British Menu Hammer 11:30 This Morning 09:30 Grand Tours of 12:00 Wanted Down Under 13:30 Loose Women Scotland’s Lochs Revisited 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 12:45 Claimed and Shamed 10:00 BBC News at Nine 14:55 ITV News London 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 13:15 Bargain Hunt 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 14:00 BBC News at One 15:00 James Martin’s Great 13:15 Politics Live 14:30 BBC London News British Adventure 14:00 The Super League 14:45 Doctors 16:00 Tenable Show 15:10 A Place to Call Home 17:00 Tipping Point 16:00 Escape to the Country 14:45 A Vicar’s Life 18:00 The Chase 15:15 Collectaholics 16:45 Best House in Town 16:15 Animals with Cameras 19:00 ITV News London 17:30 Flog It! 17:15 Richard Hammond Builds...19:30 ITV Evening News 18:15 Pointless 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 BBC News at Six 20:00 Emmerdale 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 BBC London News 20:30 Call the Cleaners 19:30 Great British Railway 20:00 The One Show 21:00 This Time Next Year Journeys 20:30 EastEnders 22:00 Martin Clunes: Islands 20:00 Top Gear 21:00 Holby City 21:00 My Million Pound Menu of America 22:00 Shetland 23:00 ITV News at Ten 22:00 The Great British 23:00 BBC News at Ten Sewing Bee 23:30 BBC London News 23:30 ITV News London 23:00 Mock the Week 23:42 BBC Weather 23:45 When English Football 23:45 Abused by My Girlfriend 23:30 Newsnight Ruled Europe

07:00 Coronation Street 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 09:00 Murder, She Wrote 10:00 Judge Judy 10:30 Judge Judy 11:00 Judge Judy 11:25 On the Buses 12:00 On the Buses 12:35 Rising Damp 13:05 George and Mildred 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Midsomer Murders 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Endeavour 23:00 Scott & Bailey

new this week

Top Gear

Season 26 Episode 1 BBC2 9:00pm Sun 17th February

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:10 Dress to Impress 09:00 Emmerdale 09:25 Coronation Street 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20 Superstore 12:15 You’ve Been Framed!

13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Superstore 22:00 Family Guy 22:30 Family Guy 23:00 The Stand Up Sketch Show 23:30 Family Guy

Season 1 Episode 1 CH4 10:00pm Sun 17th February

07:30 The King of Queens 07:00 MILKSHAKE 08:45 Everybody Loves 10:15 Jeremy Vine Raymond 12:15 Nightmare Tenants, 09:40 Frasier Slum Landlords 10:10 Frasier 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 10:40 Frasier 13:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take 11:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen it Away!

Nightmares USA 12:05 Undercover Boss USA 14:10 Access 14:15 Home and Away 13:00 Channel 4 News 14:45 Neighbours 13:05 Come Dine with Me 15:15 Dance Night Obsession 14:05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 17:00 Friends 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun: 17:30 Friends Home or Away 18:00 5 News at 5 17:00 A New Life in the Sun 18:30 Neighbours 18:00 Escape to the Chateau: 19:00 Home and Away DIY 19:30 5 News Tonight 19:00 The Simpsons 20:00 Wild Britain 19:30 Hollyoaks 21:00 Dogs Behaving (Very) 20:00 Channel 4 News Badly 20:55 The Political Slot 21:00 How the Other Kids Live 22:00 Sinkholes 23:00 Stalked: Murder in Slow 22:00 24 Hours in A&E Motion 23:00 100 Vaginas

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:10 You’ve Been Framed!

09:00 Emmerdale 09:25 Coronation Street 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20 Superstore 12:15 You’ve Been Framed!

13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Superstore 22:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:45 Family Guy

07:00 Coronation Street 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 09:00 Murder, She Wrote 10:05 Judge Judy 10:30 Judge Judy 11:00 Judge Judy 11:25 On the Buses 12:00 On the Buses 12:35 Rising Damp 13:05 George and Mildred 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:50 Midsomer Murders 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 DCI Banks

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WEDNESDAY 20th February

07:00 This Is BBC TWO 07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:30 The King of Queens 07:00 Breakfast 08:45 Everybody Loves 10:15 Countryfile Winter Diaries 07:30 Wanted Down Under 09:30 Lorraine Revisited Raymond 11:00 Homes Under the 08:15 The Best House in Town 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 09:40 Frasier Hammer 09:00 Great British Menu 11:30 This Morning 10:10 Frasier 12:00 Wanted Down Under 09:30 Great American Railroad 13:30 Loose Women 10:40 Frasier Revisited 11:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen 12:45 Claimed and Shamed Journeys 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 10:00 BBC News at Nine Nightmares USA 13:15 Bargain Hunt 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 14:55 ITV News London 12:05 Undercover Boss USA 14:00 BBC News at One 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 13:00 Channel 4 News 14:30 BBC London News 15:00 James Martin’s Great 12:15 Politics Live 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:40 Doctors British Adventure 14:00 Think Tank 14:05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 15:10 A Place to Call Home 16:00 Tenable 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Escape to the Country 14:45 Coast 15:15 Collectaholics 16:00 A Place in the Sun: 17:00 Tipping Point 16:45 Best House in Town 16:15 Animals with Cameras Home or Away 17:30 Flog It! 18:00 The Chase 17:15 Richard Hammond 17:00 A New Life in the Sun 18:15 Pointless Builds...

19:00 ITV News London 18:00 Escape to the Chateau: 19:00 BBC News at Six 18:15 Antiques Road Trip DIY 19:25 Party Political Broadcast 19:30 BBC London News 19:00 Eggheads 19:00 The Simpsons 19:55 Party Political Broadcast 19:30 Great British Railway 19:30 ITV Evening News 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 The One Show Journeys 20:00 Emmerdale 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Inside Out 20:00 Saving Lives at Sea 20:55 The Political Slot 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 MasterChef 21:00 This Farming Life 21:00 Kirstie and Phil’s Love 22:00 The Real Marigold on 22:00 The Fifteen Billion 21:00 The BRIT Awards 2019 It or List It Tour Pound Railway 23:20 ITV News 22:00 Skint Britain: Friends 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:00 Insert Name Here without Benefits 23:50 ITV News London 23:45 A Question of Sport 23:30 Newsnight 23:00 Pure

THURSDAY 21st February

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Countryfile Winter Diaries 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45 Claimed and Shamed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 A Place to Call Home 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Best House in Town 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 MasterChef 22:00 Death in Paradise 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC London News 23:45 Question Time

07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:00 This Is BBC TWO 09:30 Lorraine 07:30 Wanted Down Under 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show Revisited 08:15 The Best House in Town 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 09:00 Eat Well for Less?

14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 10:00 BBC News at Nine 14:55 ITV News London 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 15:00 James Martin’s Great 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live British Adventure 13:15 Politics Live 16:00 Tenable 14:00 Think Tank 17:00 Tipping Point 14:45 Full Steam Ahead 15:45 The Wonder of Animals 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News London 16:15 Natural World 19:30 ITV Evening News 17:15 Richard Hammond’s 20:00 Emmerdale Journey to...

20:30 Tonight 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 Emmerdale 19:00 Eggheads 21:30 Australia with Julia 19:30 Great British Railway Bradbury Journeys 22:00 Fred and Rose West: 20:00 Saving Lives at Sea 21:00 Back in Time for School The Real Story with Trevor McDonald 22:00 Hospital 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:00 Better Things 23:30 ITV News London 23:25 Romesh: Talking to 23:45 Football’s Foreign Comedians Legion 23:30 Newsnight

our

Top

07:30 The King of Queens 08:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:40 Frasier 11:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05 Undercover Boss USA 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 17:00 A New Life in the Sun 18:00 Escape to the Chateau: DIY 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 The Political Slot 21:00 The Secret Life of the Zoo 22:00 Sleeping with the Far Right 23:00 First Dates

Shaun isn’t having the greatest of times: the staff at the store he works in don’t take him very seriously as temporary boss; his girlfriend Liz has had enough of always meeting at the Winchester Arms along with his best mate; and his relationship with his dad--sorry, stepdad--remains heavily fraught. And now the living dead have risen and are spreading their zombie curse to everyone they can get their teeth into. Just doesn’t seem worth getting out of bed some days.

07:00 Coronation Street 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 09:00 Murder, She Wrote 10:00 Judge Judy 10:30 Judge Judy 11:00 Judge Judy 11:25 On the Buses 12:00 On the Buses 12:35 Rising Damp 13:05 George and Mildred 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Midsomer Murders 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Lewis 23:00 Little Boy Blue

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest 07:00 MILKSHAKE Animals 10:15 Jeremy Vine 07:20 Totally Bonkers 12:15 Nightmare Tenants, Guinness World Records Slum Landlords 08:10 You’ve Been Framed!

13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take 09:00 Emmerdale 09:25 Coronation Street it Away!

09:55 You’ve Been Framed!

14:10 Access 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres 14:15 Home and Away Show 14:45 Neighbours 11:20 Superstore 15:15 Deadly Hack 11:50 Superstore 17:00 Friends 12:15 You’ve Been Framed!

17:30 Friends 13:15 Emmerdale 18:00 5 News at 5 13:45 Coronation Street 18:30 Neighbours 14:15 You’ve Been Framed!

19:00 Home and Away 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres 19:30 5 News Tonight Show 20:00 The Dog Rescuers 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 20:55 5 News Update 18:50 Take Me Out 21:00 Bargain Loving Brits in 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! the Sun 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:55 5 News 21:30 Superstore 22:00 They Lend It, You Spend 22:00 You vs Chris & Kem It: The Loan Shop 23:00 Family Guy 23:00 Rich Kids Go Skint 23:30 Family Guy

07:00 Coronation Street 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 09:00 Murder, She Wrote 10:00 Judge Judy 10:30 Judge Judy 10:55 Judge Judy 11:25 On the Buses 12:00 On the Buses 12:30 Rising Damp 13:05 George and Mildred 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Midsomer Murders 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 Law & Order: UK

movies

Shaun of the Dead (2004) ITV2 11:00pm Sat 16th February

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:10 You’ve Been Framed!

09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 You’ve Been Framed!

10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20 Superstore 11:50 Superstore 12:15 You’ve Been Framed!

13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 You’ve Been Framed!

14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 The BRIT Awards 2019 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Superstore 22:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:50 Family Guy

07:00 MILKSHAKE 10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:15 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

14:10 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Stalked: Julie’s Story 17:00 Friends 17:30 Friends 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Traffic Cops 20:55 5 News Update 21:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 21:55 5 News 22:00 The Abused 23:30 How to Leave an Abusive Partner Safely

this

week

John Wick (2014) 7.9/10

CH5 11:00pm Sun 17th February With the untimely death of his wife still bitter in his mouth, John Wick, the expert former assassin, receives one final gift from her, to help John find a new meaning in life now that she is gone. When Russian mob prince, Iosef Tarasov, and his men pay Wick a rather unwelcome visit to rob him of his prized Mustang and his wife’s present, the legendary hitman will be forced to unearth his meticulously concealed identity.

Blind with revenge, John will immediately unleash a carefully orchestrated maelstrom of destruction against the sophisticated kingpin, Viggo Tarasov.

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Puzzle Solutions DROP QUOTE

For a complete explanation on how this puzzle was solved visit www.hexaliagames.com “Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart of man go together.”

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7. Naval officer never found at the front? (4,7) 8. Twins finding stone in island (6) 9. His map is incorrect, causing an accident (6) 10. Spoil drink that’s made by the border (6) 12. Singers in church or you and me (6) 13. Caught with ducks that sound like doves? (3) 14. Indian father in pain (6) 16. Get man to repair an attractive thing (6) 18. Enclosure for fuel entered by Rolls-Royce (6) 20. Herdsman finding river in port (6) 22. Actor seen to replant garden shrub (11)

Aries

21st Mar – 20th Apr Two of Coins This card is about balancing your finances, you have maybe been spending a little more than usual just lately and need to look closely at your finances, make sure there is more coming in than going out.

A little care now can save you problems in the coming months.

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Drop Quotes are similar to cryptograms, in that the goal is for the solver to uncover a hidden quote. A blackand-white crossword-style grid is set up for each quote, with a number of letters “hovering” above each column.

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21st Apr – 21st May Page of Wands It is all about work and obligations this week, there is a need for you to get things sorted early on in the week so you can relax a little.

An invitation to a nice gathering will cheer you up and give you an opportunity to shine. Wear something blue it will bring you luck.

Lucky Number 12

Gemini

22nd May – 21th June Nine of Wands You may feel as if everything is going off centre at the beginning of the week and it probably is, but have hope the end of your week is looking very positive, but that is because you have got up and made a difference yourself, not time to rely on others.

Lucky Number 14

QUICK CROSSWORD Across 1. Dramatist (10) 7. Be compatible and friendly (3,2,3) 8. Mature (4) 9. Ballet dancer’s skirt (4) 10. Rectified (7) 12. Eternally (11) 14. Horse-soldiers (7) 16. Fail to include (4) 19. Without feeling (4) 20. Evaluate (8) 21. One not given to travel (4-2-4)

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3. Timber (4) 4. Notorious (8) 5. Long-legged long-necked wading bird (5) 6. Rapid (6) 11. Shortest month (8) 12. Pestilence (6) 13. Lower back pain (7) 15. Head of a community of monks (5) 17. Savour (5) 18. Catch sight of (4)

Cancer

22nd June – 22nd July King of Swords Time for a sort out and this is also the people around you, let them know you are not an easy target and see them back down and will turn around and help you out a great deal. A gentleman in authority will help you clear some paperwork out, and you can relax again. Lucky Number 03

Leo

23rd July – 22nd Aug The Empress This is a great time for those who have others relying on them in one form or another, you will find others are showing gratitude, you and yours will be rewarded (not always financially) but rewards are the order of the week for you, look out for others treating you well.

Lucky Number 28

Virgo

23rd Aug– 22nd Sept Five of Wands There is gossip and small arguments showing this week, however rise above them and you will enjoy a week of fun and enjoyment. Looks as though you need to dress up for an occasion towards the end of the week when fun n frolics will be the order of the day. enjoy Lucky Number 09

Libra

23rd Sept – 22nd Oct Queen of Swords Someone who you look on as a friend may disappoint you this week but do not despair they are in a bad way themselves and need a hand up. You can be the person who helps out there. Keep yourself in a positive vibe to really be the better person here. Red is lucky Lucky Number 33

Scorpio

23rd Oct – 21st Nov Seven of Swords Your creative side is flowing nicely, use this to your advantage, others may try to use your ideas if you share them but there is money to be made and you should be the one to take advantage of this.

A gathering of family and friends will be most enjoyable for you just now. Lucky Number 21

Sagittarius

22nd Nov – 20th Dec Judgement This is a great time to think about joining a gym or walking, a new regime with exercise is the order of the week. Don’t be too judgemental of others it seems they are trying to help however clumsy they may be with that purpose.

Remember others are there to help you. Lucky Number 34

Capricorn

21st Dec – 19th Jan Ace of Wands This is a lucky time for those of you seeking new employment, or even a new hobby. You will find new strengths within yourself when a friend asks for your help.

Communication is key this week, how can others help if they don’t know what it is you want of them, talk now. Lucky Number 05

Aquarius

20th Jan – 19th Feb Page of Cups Let your imagination wander to places it wants to, you will discover new avenues for you to follow and other people will find you most interesting once you allow yourself to express your opinions.

An kind older lady will be very helpful to you and family members this week. Lucky Number 43

Pisces

20th Feb – 20th Mar The Magician Everything you engage with this week will come up smelling of roses. Push your own boundaries and seek new activities and friends and you will have an amazing week. You will even amaze yourself with abilities you didn’t realise you had. Go for gold and win it. Lucky Number 11

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Let’s have a drink, Olivia

Last weekend’s BAFTA ‘s saw The Favourite, sweep the boards, with seven awards in total, although it was beaten in the Best Movie category, by foreign language film Roma.

That didn’t stop, British actress Olivia Colman having a bit of fun when she picked up her award for Best Actress for her role as Queen Mary in the risqué comedy, drama, set in an 18thcentury England at war with France.

Taking to the stage, she looked out on the audience, marvelling: “It’s really big!”

Then, revealing she’d prepared something, unlike her Golden Globes speech, she continued: “I do know what to say, I’ve actually written something down.

“To my fellow nominees, to be in the same company as you is an extraordinary honour.”

Turning to her co-stars Rachel Weisz and Emma

Stone, she said: “As far as I’m concerned all three of us are the same and should be the leads and it’s weird we can’t do that.

“This is for all three of us.

It’s got my name on it but we can scratch on some other ones.”

She ended by saying, “We are having an amazing night aren’t we? We are going to get so pissed later.”

Now that’s my kind of Best Actress.

Olivia Colman, was awarded Best Actress for her role in The Favourite

Nice but no Rice UK Eurovision hopeful Michael Rice is a former X Factor contestant and winner of the BBC’s All Together Now.

Eurovision update .....This might get boring over the next few weeks haha, but here goes.

Still no word on whether Madonna will perform at the final in May, but the UK’s entry has been announced.

Michael Rice, a former X Factor contestant and winner of last year’s BBC1 singing contest, All together Now, will sing the ballad Bigger Than Us (No, it’s not about Gemma Collins) in Tel Aviv.

To be honest, with the UK being about as popular as

a condom at a Cliff Richard concert at the moment, we could enter Adele, Sam Smith, Little Mix, Susan Boyle and Ed Sheeran all singing together and still end up with nil points.

But god loves a tryer and Michael’s winning song, chosen by the British public last week, is a Greatest Showmanishstormer, crossed with an X Factor winner’s single type number, which might stop us finishing last …… and boy, the lad can sing.

n My Eyes . . . . . e m t s u r T The GC ice breaker hits the buffers

Gemma Collins say it will take her knees six weeks to recover from falling on the ice.

So, this year’s Dancing on Ice novelty act has finally skated for the last time, as so called ‘fan’s favourite’, Gemma Collins was sent home.

The TOWIE star, who has miraculously stayed in the competition, despite having all the grace of an aircraft carrier, became the fifth celebrity to leave the ITV Sunday night show.

Although Gemma, or The GC, as she likes to be known, lost two and a half stone during the competition, she has vowed not to step onto the ice again because of

her knees, injured in a nasty fall a few weeks ago.

Talking on Loose Women, Gemma said, ‘When I fell on the ice, I never felt the same ever again, I’ll be honest with you, I was very lucky, but my knees, I’ve got a six month recovery on my knees. ‘When I spoke to the physio and she said to me, “It’s going to take six months for them to start healing.”‘ Unfortunately, no one mentioned how long it will take for the ice to recover from Gemma crashing onto it every week.

I’m a genie

week, that Will Smith has admitted this es of the sho ge lar fitting into the rather e of Disney’s late Robin Williams, in the rol .

Aladdin is terrifying him new movie A minute long trailer, for the last week’s ing dur ak appeared in an ad bre Grammy awards, in which the actor appeared as a strange shade of blue.

Back in December when Will first appeared as the beloved Genie, he admitted that he finds it daunting stepping into

Williams’ shoes. gs that are “Whenever you’re doing thin question The . ing rify ter ays alw it’s iconic, meat left on the is always: Where was there of meat on the lot a ve lea n’t did in bone? Rob bone with the character.”

Will Smith will play the genie in Disney’s new

Rolling in the pink

On a week of star studded, celebrity riddled galas, the red carpets have been awash with designer gowns and outrageous costumes.

None more so than Katy Perry’s outlandish creation, she wore to last weekend’s Grammy awards in Los Angeles.

Never one to shy away from a little publicity, Katy sashayed along the rouge matting in a silver and pink, strapless bustier teamed with a curiously fanned-out skirt, like some tissue paper concertina.

Pausing for a wink to the hordes of paparazzi waiting to take her pic, the star was obviously in on the joke, as the outfit bore a remarkable similarity to one of those quaint, old fashioned covers your grandma would use to hide the unsightly loo roll next to the toilet.

Later in the evening, Katy sent her fans a simple one word tweet, saying ‘Balmain’, with an accompanying love heart.

Such a shame Balmain couldn’t make her a handbag in the shape of a toilet brush holder for a matching set.

Katy Perry stopped to pose and wink at the waiting photographers.

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Javea Green Bowls Club ‘Healthy Lifestyle Winter Triples’ Competition – Final Results

The above competition ended with a bang on Saturday 9th February after 9 weeks of play. On a glorious afternoon of bowling, 10 teams fought it out to try and improve their place in the rankings. In the end though there was no catching the runaway leaders ‘Manada de Lobos’ who were never defeated and ended up with 18 points out of a possible 18.

Congratulations are due to the whole team of Alan and Jan Philips, Clive English, Chris Evans, Velia Wood, Trefor Evans, Jean McLaughlin and Chris Salter. They won the Trophy and shared Prize Money of 480E. In the battle for second place ‘Mavericks’ prevailed

with a final score of 16 points, beating ‘Chicochica’ into third place on 13 points. So the ‘Mavericks’ walked away with 360E and ‘Chicochica’ with 160E. Very well done to all our winning teams Thanks must be given to our Sponsors who give so generously. The main Sponsors of this Event are Specsavers, so we doff our caps gratefully to Mike and Louise Stone.

However, there were many other Sponsors involved, so thanks go to Sharron Barton, who offers Osteopathy Services for all the family and Jo Black of Kru Hairdressers, Javea, both of whom were able to attend and take part in the

Prize-giving Ceremony.

Javea Green would also like to extend their gratitude to the other Sponsors involved who are (in no particular order) – ClinicaAsistel, Moraira; Laude Lady Elizabeth School, Benitachell; Bon Retir Residential Care Home, Javea; ZenSmile-Spa, Javea; Senti2, Hearing Specialists, Moraira; ClinicaBaviera Eye Specialists, Denia; Syncrolab Fitness and Rehabilitation, Javea; and finally, Jennifer Cunningham Expat Services, Javea.

No successful Competition takes place without the hard work of the Organisers of the event, namely Competition

Secretary Keith Hamilton very ably supported by wife Dee. Well done, another successful and well run competition.

After the presentation of the ‘Healthy Lifestyle Winter Triples’ Trophy and Cash prizes followed by the Photocalls of the winning teams, everyone who participated were treated to a splendid Tapas Buffet courtesy of Jan Bigsby and her hard-working team, thanks also to Christine, Matthew and Brian who kept everyone watered throughout the weeks of play.

The Buffet rounded off nicely a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon’s bowling.

Montgo Golf

Today Montgo G S played a 2 Person Texas Scramble sponsored by Sue Burman & Dennis Hammond.

We had a cold start, but the Costa Blanca sun soon came out and most of the competition was played in glorious weather.

The winners were Jan Jones & Geoff Willcock with 40 points, 2nd Robin Thatcher & Dennis Coe 39 points and 3rd Tom Atkinson & Nigel Siddall with 37 points. We had 2 holes for nearest the pins, and these were the 16th& 2nd shot on the 18th, both had prizes for the Ladies &

Men. The winners on the 16th Gerian Van Ooijen 2.2m for the Ladies & Peter Gardiner for 7.47m for the men. On the 18th it was again Gerian for the Ladies and our Vice Captain Gordon Gleeson for the men with a fabulous 0.76m.

Next Week we have our 1st Trophy of the Season “The Santana Shield” sponsored by Steve Crossan.

Should you wish to play with Montgo you can register as a New Member using the form on the Montgo Golf Society web site under the Contacts Us tab

ALFAZ FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

There were goals galore once again in the Premier League which meant plenty of Fantasy points to be had for the Alfaz Fantasy Football League Managers. There was 2 Mid-Week games, 2 F.A,Cup Replays and 9 games in the Premier League at the weekend which gave the A.F.F.L. a total of 42 goals, 5 clean sheets, 40 yellow cards and 1 red one which was Everton’s Zuoma who managed to talk Referee Lee Probert into sending him off after the game finished between Watford and Everton. ( well you can’t say he went for an early bath! ). For the 2nd week running the average score reached 40 points. Referees awarded 5 more penalties,taking the Season’s total to 85 when at the same time last Season they had only awarded 66. (can’t wait for V.A.R.to come in).

At one time John’s team Wee

Aggies had a 71 point advantage at the top of the A.F.F.L. and it has now been whittled down to only 7 points by Linda’s Team Tapas.

Andrew’s Ballers have moved back in contention in 3rd place and are 4 points ahead of Nick’s Black Cats.

Only 24 points separate the top 4 teams so it’s all to play for as we move into the business end of the Season. at the opposite end of the table, Gary’s Upside Team are now trailing Richard’s Dunkrat by 87 points.

There is a real ding dong battle going on at the top of our Junior League between Young Ollie’s Olly F.C. and Harley’s Ginger Ninjar, currently Olly F.C. hold a single point advantage over the Ninjars while coming up fast on the rails is T J’s Blue Moon F.C. who are only 9 points behind the Leaders while down in the basement Fleetwood

Gian are having a tough time to keep up with rest of the pack as the gap now is a formidable 56 points.

Linda’s Team Tapas have extended their lead at the top of our Mark Carter Ladies Section to 34 points over Barbra’s XI. At the foot of the table, Sandra’s Brazilian Hooligans have replaced Liz’s Cookies Crew and are 7 points adrift of safety.

With so many goals being scored Bill’s team East Fifers are doing remarkable well to hold on to Summit of our Across the Costa’s Golden Boot League,his top player is Liverpool’s Mo Salah who chipped in with a goal against Bournemouth at Anfield. Kevin’s Two for the Road have replaced Nick’s Black Cats in 2nd place and are 20 points behind the Fifers.

Gary’s Upside Team remain in the bottom spot 15 points behind

Casper’s Bar. Two teams will go into our Monthly Wine Draw and they are out top scoring team which was Jimmy’s Nicks Blues who scored a massive 84 points thanks to his beloved Manchester City Players who scored 83 of them, the other point came from Leicester City’s Iheanacho. Joining them will be our lowest scoring team Luna’s Liver Birds who only managed a minus 1.

In our Champion of Champions League Joe’s Keith Lard F.C.have made good progress and are now only 19 points behind Pauline’s Vodka Army at the top. Dave Team The Hatters had a great week bagging 68 points which leaves him just 3 points away from Leo’s Power Blueboys.

There was 2 F.A.Cup Replays last week which had no influence at the top of our F.A.Cup League

where The Hatters still have fragile 4 point advantage over Liz’s Cookies Crew. Dave’s Liverpool Way are joint bottom with Tom’s Quantrill’s Raiders both on 3 points.

Manager of the Month for February is being kindly sponsored

by Jordi at The Kasbrane in Albir, who provide excellent food at reasonable prices along with a super view of the Albir Playa. With just a couple of weeks gone Linda’s Team Tapas lead the way with a 17 point advantage over Craig’s Leeds, Leeds.William & Henry and Nicks Black Cats are also well in the running in 3rd & 4th place for this super meal for two at The Kasbrane.

Don’t forget it’s the 5th round of the F.A.Cup this weekend and it’s important to keep your Players in the Cup to pick up extra points in the final run into end of the Season which could prove pivotal.

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THOMPSON HAILS ROUSING RED ROSES RECEPTION Hearing the ‘electrifying’ strains of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ ring around Castle Park helped inspire England to Women’s Six Nations victory over France, according to Lydia Thompson.

would have been electrifying,” said Thompson, who has won 40 caps for her country.

“You can’t hear people, all you feel is this immense energy.

“Sometimes when you score a try it’s like someone’s just turned the volume up. You kind of go “wow” and it really felt like that.

“I think the Swing Low, Sweet Chariot coming from the young girls and the crowd; it was really exciting.

“I think that would have made such an impact for the girls out there.”

will fuel optimism, Thompson spoke from experience in guarding against complacency for the rest of the Women’s Six Nations.

known in the past, and you’ve still got to execute and go out and win each game as they come.”

“The girls are very professional – they’ll have done all their analysis, they’ll have done their preparation for the match,” she Thompson knows all about what it said. takes to succeed in the Women’s Six “Having that Nations, her try in the final round in 2017 scoreline against against Ireland helping clinch the Grand the French, that is Slam.

Two tries apiece from Jess Breach and incredible and they Poppy Cleall formed the backbone of the should be extremely And the current England Sevens victory, adding to their opening-round confident about star hailed the influence of the home win over Ireland on the road. that. support as a clear catalyst for Simon “But anything can Middleton’s side While a convincing win over last happen in the Six “I feel like the energy for the girls season’s Championship winners Nations, as we’ve A packed house of 4,674 raised the roof in Doncaster and helped the Red Roses push past the reigning Grand Slam champions to a memorable 41-26 victory.

KEARNEY’S RETURN SPARKS IRELAND

With 88 caps under his belt, two Grand Slams in his cabinet and having represented the British & Irish Lions – Rob Kearney is already cemented as one of Ireland’s greats. Yet heading into their key Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland on Saturday, it somehow felt like he had everything to prove again. And prove it he did. The full-back was sublime in Edinburgh – assured under the high ball, powerful in the carry and precise in his positioning – everything he has been for the past 11 years of his international career.

it a fait accompli and his presence at the heart of the Irish rearguard in Edinburgh was a comforting sight.

Peter O’Mahony was named Guinness Man of the Match but Kearney was undoubtedly right in the conversation.

England’s clever kicking from hand had taken advantage of both the space in behind the Ireland defence, and the fact that Henshaw was playing at full-back for the first time since his international debut six years priors, in that opening defeat.

But Kearney has always had almost sat-nav qualities to be in the right place at the right time – predicated on an innate The Round One defeat to England understanding of the game and honed by came too soon for the 32-year-old in years of experience. And it was like he had injury, quad minor a from his recovery never been away at BT Murrayfield as he according to coach Joe Schmidt, and an negated Scotland’s aerial threat, providing le, Stockda Jacob of ree exciting back-th and Keith Earls and Robbie Henshaw – with the a calming presence in defence a timely He passed the eyeball test as a with try certain almost an stopped the off come to r Larmou explosive Jordan seemingly omnipresent figure but the pass. r’s Seymou Tommy on hand bench – threatened to keep him out even stats also bear this out. once he was fit.

22-13 the during attack in was it Yet Only Schmidt knows whether Kearney He made 102 metres on just 11 carries perhaps was always going to return to the starting triumph that he truly, and s eyes, a figure only topped by Blair Kinghorn – people’ some in ingly surpris line-up for Scotland but injuries to Louis Picamoles in Round 2 of the and Henshaw and centre Garry Ringrose made impressed.

Guinness Six Nations.

No-one in the Championship made more than his three linebreaks over 80 minutes, while he also registered a team-high two tackle breaks and an offload.

Earls and Stockdale looked more comfortable simply by his presence alone and his boot was a weapon from open play – making 130 metres from three kicks for a remarkable 43.4m average that was only bettered by Jayden Hayward in Italy’s contest with Wales.

Round Two of the 2019 Six Nations saw a number of impressive full-back performances – with Kinghorn shining after Stuart Hogg’s early injury and Elliot Daly looking sublime at Twickenham.

But Kearney – at 32 years young – might have just topped them all and as they look ahead to a Round Three contest against Italy with confidence, Ireland can thank their No.15 for putting them firmly back in the Championship hunt.

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FRIDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 2019

Sport

The best of friends

Brazil legend Pele described ex-England international Gordon Banks as a “goalkeeper with magic” after the 1966 World Cup winner died this week at the age of 81.

The football world has been paying tribute to Banks,

by Alex Trelinski

a world champion 53 years ago but best remembered for a save from Pele at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico.

But iconic forward Pele said he was “glad” his header was kept out.

“That act was the start of a friendship between us that I will always treasure,” the 78-year-old said.

“Whenever we met, it was always like we had never been apart.”

Three-time World Cup winner Pele said : “I have

great sadness in my heart today and I send condolences to the family he was so proud of.”

“Rest in peace, my friend.

Yes, you were a goalkeeper with magic. But you were also so much more. You were a fine human being.”

Big money finale Golf’s biggest first prize will be awarded at the European Tour’s season-ending event in Dubai in November.

The winner will net two point five million euros, a massive increase of a million euros on the amount won by England´s Danny Willett last year.

The aim is to encourage more big name players to complete the Race to Dubai.

Last year world number one Justin Rose skipped the tournament at Jumeirah Golf Estates because he had no chance of overhauling Francesco Molinari for the

Joshua´s US date

Anthony Joshua will fight in the US for the first time when he defends his IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles against Jarrell Miller on June 1st Joshua, 29, will take on Miller at Madison Square Garden in the undefeated American’s home city of New York.

Miller, with 23 wins and a draw, has never fought for a world title.

The 30-year-old will al-

by Alex Trelinski

most certainly be the heaviest opponent Joshua has faced as a professional having weighed 22st 7lbs in his last contest.

That is almost five stone heavier than what Joshua weighed in at ahead of his victory over Alexander Povetkin in September.

Miller - nicknamed ‘Big Baby’ - won 20 of his fights by knockout but Joshua represents a huge step-up in class.

by Neil Mortimer

overall Race to Dubai title.

Only two players, Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood, still had the opportunity of winning the season-long money list by the time players arrived in the Middle East for the closing event.

The overall prize fund remains at seven million euros, but the field will be cut from 60 to the top 50 on the money list.

The distribution of the prize money will be top loaded to provide the sport’s largest winner’s cheque for an individual tournament.

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FA CUP

Friday 15th February

ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth 2019 Sky Sports Golf 06:00 Genesis Open 2019 Sky Sports Golf 20:00

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Saturday 17th February

ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth 2019 Sky Sports Golf 05:00 Genesis Open 2019 Sky Sports Golf 19:00

Sunday 17th February Bristol City v Wolves BT Sport 2- 14:00 Doncaster v C Palace BBC 1 - 18:00 Swansea v Brentford BBC 1 Wales - 18:00 Swansea v Brentford BBC 1 Wales

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Chelsea v Man Utd BBC 1 - 20:30

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Blackburn v Middlesbrough Sky Sports Football - 14:00

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ALL TIMES GIVEN ARE SPANISH TIME

Caribbean consolation

by Neil Mortimer

England’s 232run third Test victory over West Indies on Tuesday was “massive” and will give them confidence going into a huge summer which includes an Ashes series, says captain Joe Root.

The tourists had already lost the first two Tests in the three-game series but triumphed on day four in St Lucia after bowling out the

back from two disappointing games - was massive going into what is a really important summer,” added Root, who nabbed a much needed century in the first hosts for 252 as they chased an innings.

The first of the five One unlikely 485 for victory.

“To play in the man- Day internationals takes ner we have - coming place on Wednesday.

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THE TIE OF THE ROUND THE BEST has been saved for last in this weekend´s FA Cup fifth round ties as holders Chelsea host Manchester United on Monday night, with both sides having a bit to prove after results in the last week.

Chelsea were humiliated by Manchester City in the Premier League, whilst Manchester United suffered their first defeat under interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, when a Neymar-less Paris SaintGermain side beat them two-nil in the Champions League at Old

by Alex Trelinski

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With a whole host of Premier League sides eliminated, and with no non-league teams to upset the apple cart, the fifth round fixture list doesn´t exactly get the heart pumping, unless of course you support one of the clubs still in there.

Championship side QPR get things going tonight(Friday) against Premier League Watford, whilst the real David v Goliath clash comes in

South Wales on Saturday evening as League Two Newport County welcome mighty Manchester City.

Two Premier League sides have testing matches, with out-ofform Brighton at home tomorrow lunchtime to Frank Lampard´s Derby County, who have impressed in cup competitions this season.

And there´s a banana skin to avoid for Crystal Palace, as Roy Hodgson takes his team to South Yorkshire on Sunday to meet Doncaster Rovers, who currently sixth in League One.

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