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BREXIT BAFFLEMENT Theresa May vows to quit as PM if her Brexit deal passes on third try
THE BREXIT process for the UK has now totally hit the buffers despite Theresa May offering to resign early, whilst a series of indicative votes with alternative options to her deal were all voted down by MPs on Wednesday. May told Tory backbenchers that she´d quit early to help get her deal through, and though the likes
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of Boris Johnson have now reluctantly agreed to back it, she is still way short of the numbers to get it through, including the 10 DUP MPs who repeated their opposition to it. Many MPs believe the continuing deadlock, made even more uncertain by the
prime minister’s resignation announcement, makes a general election more likely. With the Conservatives firstly needing to elect a new leader, pundits believe that the EU will have no alternative but to grant a long extension whilst the UK domestic situation is sorted out. The government had tabled a Commons motion
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enabling a debate and vote on the PM’s deal today(Friday) but as The Weekender went to press, it was unclear whether this would actually happen. Under a deadline set by the European Union, it must be passed by MPs by today at the latest if the UK is to benefit from the offer of an automatic delay to Brexit to May 22nd.
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COLD CASE REOPENS ONE of Spain’s most notorious murder cases is to be reopened after new evidence has come to light, the authorities have announced this week. The disappearance of 22 year old Deborah Fernandez in 2002 after she had been jogging on a beach in Vigo sparked a massive manhunt that ended in tragic circumstances 10 days later after after her body was discovered. However this soon introduced more questions than answers, most of which remain unresolved. Her corpse was found 40 kilometres from where she had last been seen, badly decomposed, far more than would be expected after a week and a half. It was found hidden among bushes, laid out “almost like a sleeping doll”, with her dark hair spread behind her and leaves covering her breasts and vaginal area. A used condom was placed next to the body where it could easily be found and semen was found inside her body. Bizarrely investigators believe this was placed there her after death and that neither specimen belonged to the killer; she had not been raped and had no injuries, probably dying of suffocation with a pillow or similar soft object. Everything led the police
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to believe the killer was someone Deborah knew well but were unable to gather sufficient evidence to bring charges. The new evidence that has come to light places the last sighting of her at a location much further than first thought and she was seen getting into a car of her own free will, supporting the theory the killer was someone she knew. The investigators always had one firm suspect and their spotlight may well return to them in light of the new evidence.
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IN a change from the usual by Alex Trelinski marijuana and cocaine factories, this week the Guardia Civil the UK. They reported this have dismantled a laboratory to their Spanish counterparts that was adulterating saffron for who this week tracked it down onward sale. The operation was carried out in Novelda where the agents found 87 kilos of the spice that was actually a mixture of pure saffron and other fibres that were not classed as a food product. Famously worth more than it’s weight in gold saffron, an essential part of an authentic paella, is the world’s most expensive and this haul would have fetched up to €870,000 on the open market. The operation started last year after British health authorities had detected the fibres probably from a plant such as gardenia - in saffron entering
to the factory in Novelda. Two Spaniards in their thirties have been charged with crimes against public health and consumer crime.
BIG SUNDAY SHAKER
AN EARTHQUAKE measuring four on the Richter scale struck on Sunday afternoon off the coast of Torrevieja at Cabo de Palos, and was felt over large parts of Alicante Province and the Murcia region. The five second tremor, which occurred
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at 5.16 pm, was one of the largest to hit Alicante Province in recent years, according to the National Geographic Institute.. The quake was logged some 10 kilometres under the sea, and no structural or personal
injuries were reported.. Nevertheless, the Valencian emergency services got 30 calls from worried residents, with 13 of them coming from Alicante City. The extent of the tremor was felt as far north as Alzira and Gandia and down south
to Cartagena and Murcia City. The irony of Sunday´s tremor was it that coincided with the 190th anniversary of a massive earthquake in 1829 that took 400 lives in the Vega Baja region including the total destruction of Almoradi.
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MANLEY´S OPEN LETTER
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colleagues.” ”On Thursday night, the European Council agreed an extension of our exit date to May 22nd, assuming that the Withdrawal Agreement is approved by the House of Commons this week. If the House of Commons doesn’t approve the Withdrawal Agreement this week, then the European Council decided that the Withdrawal date will be April 12th”. ”I understand that all this is unsettling for many of you. You want to know on what terms and when the UK is going to leave the EU.” ”At this moment, leaving under the Withdrawal Agreement agreed back in November or leaving without a deal both remain possibilities.
TWO of the major stars of the Harry Potter films, the Weasley twins Fred and George, will be in Valencia to open the Harry Potter exhibition on 12 April it has been announced. Actors James and Oliver Phelps, twins in real life (or the Muggle world as fans would refer to it) will be in the City of Arts and Sciences where the event is being held. This is an exclusive event for fans who won a contest and the exhibition opens to the general public on 13 April. Nearly half a million people visited when it was held in Madrid, the only other Spanish stop-off on the shows world tour. For more information go to www.harrypotterexhibition.es
THE FAST moving developments over Brexit and new deadlines imposed by the EU in Brussels last week for the UK Parliament to reach a consensus over what kind of Brexit deal it wants, prompted this letter to British expats in Spain from the UK ambassador in Madrid, Simon Manley. ”I’m sure you have been watching events closely, both in Brussels and in London, so I wanted to give you a quick update about what all of this means for British people living here in Spain.” ”Following the recent votes in the House of Commons and then the ruling by the Speaker of the House of Commons not to allow another vote on the Withdrawal Agreement last week, PM Theresa May requested an extension until June 30th from our European
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The exit date will be either 12th April or 22nd May, depending on what happens in Parliament this week.” ”As the situation develops, I and our consular teams across Spain will, of course, keep you updated.” ”But for now, please ensure you know how to prepare for Brexit by signing up for our Living in Spain guide on gov. uk and by joining our Brits in Spain Facebook community, where you can watch our videos on what you need to do to prepare, deal or no deal, for our departure from the European Union.” Manley´s letter surprisingly made no reference at all to the unilateral emergency package for British expats approved by the Spanish government at the start of the month, in the case of a no-deal Brexit.
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Hash stash smash SEVEN PEOPLE, including an unspecified number of British nationals, have been arrested for shipping over three tons of hashish from Morocco to Spain via Gibraltar.
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The Marbella-based gang, which was led by a Spanish woman and her German partner, rented luxury yachts to move the
drugs to various marinas on the Costa del Sol. A drone, four cars, 30 mobile phones and €630,000 in cash were seized by the Guardia Civil. and those involved
have been charged with membership of a criminal organisation and drug trafficking. Four of the gang members were denied bail, according to the Guardia.
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Catholic paedophile case begins
THE trial has started this week of a gym teacher accused of a catalogue of child abuse at the school in Barcelona where he worked. Joaquin Benitez has confessed to being a paedophile and while the case involves four children prosecutors think this could be the tip of the iceberg and at least 13 other historical cases are known about. The prosecutors office are trying to reach a plea bargain whereby Benitez confesses to the abuse for a reduced sentence, although they have originally requested 22 years if he is found guilty. The school where the defendant worked was a
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Marist, or Society of Mary run institution. Also known as the Marist Fathers and Brothers, this an international Roman Catholic organisation whose goal is the education of young people. However there have been concerns that staff at this school and at least two other Marist institutions are rife with paedophiles who use their position of trust to abuse children. It is said many of the children let the abuse happen due to a combination of sexual ignorance and fear. There are currently a dozen outstanding complaints of child sexual abuse by staff at Marist schools in the country.
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MAJOR HEART LINK by Alex Trelinski
RESEARCHERS at Valencia’s La Fe Hospital have discovered the gene behind the most common hereditary heart condition – one which causes ‘sudden death’ and often affects children and teenagers as they are playing sports. The team led by Dr. Esther Zorio, started by looking at a large extended family in the Murcia region, and then stretched out to sequencing the DNA of 7,000 individuals at 40 hospitals over three years, before they pinpointed a link between the gene FH0D3 and the condition. The discovery of the link now opens the door to potential new treatments which could suppress the action of the gene in question. Now, anyone with a family history of heart problems can undergo genetic screening to see whether they are at risk before clinical symptoms of the condition start to emerge.
SECOND VOTE PLEA AROUND 150 British expats staged a protest in Madrid on Saturday against the UK leaving the European Union. The demonstration, organised by the Eurocitizens group, saw protesters chanting
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anti-Brexit slogans and many also held up home-made signs, including “17,410,742 people need a good spanking,” in reference to the number of people who supported leaving
the EU in the 2016 vote. The gathering in Madrid’s Margaret Thatcher Plaza on Saturday came before a massive People´s Vote march in London which attracted a million people calling for a second Brexit referendum.
Zorio(second-right) and her team.
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Segway away Fines of up to 500€ will be imposed for serious rule breaking
Car Hire rebuked TWO SPANISH car hire firms have been wrapped for misleading customers, after cross-border action was taken by Britain´s competition authority. Benidorm-based Record Go and more have been ordered by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to change the way they tell customers about charges. Goldcar has also been brought under a separate
enforcement regime that applies to the big five car hire companies in Europe, after its recent acquisition by Europcar. The CMA said it took action against the hire agencies “following concerns that UK holidaymakers were being misled by their practices”. It said the car hire firms have agreed to improve the way they display information on their websites, ensuring they include all compulsory charges upfront.
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None of the hire companies admitted any wrongdoing or liability in agreeing to make changes. The CMA’s action is highly unusual as British regulators are rarely able to take significant action against firms based overseas, but it coordinated cross-European action with officials at the European commission.
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At the seventh attempt, Benidorm City Councillors have passed a motion to licence and regulate the use of the two wheeled, stand up mobility scooters, known as Segways. On six previous occasions, the opposition voted down the motion, as it fell within a wider mobility plan, which would also create green parking zones in the resort. By modifying the plan, the new regulations were passed unanimously earlier this week and could come into force within the next few weeks. The new law will make it compulsory for Segway users to wear a crash helmet whilst riding their vehicle and being in possession of a civil liability insurance will be mandatory. In addition, users must be at least 16 years old, must wear reflective
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clothing, their vehicle must be fitted with a bell or horn and no more than 10 Segways can be ridden as part of a group at one time. They must never be ridden on pavements, cycle lanes or along one way streets where other vehicles may need to overtake them and only smaller vehicles will be allowed in park. The maximum speed Segways will be permitted to travel at is 20km per hour and they must adhere to the required speed limit where it is less than this. Whilst falling short on a total ban, which other cities such as Alicante have brought into force, the new law will severely restrict the use of Segways on the streets of Benidorm, with fines of up to 500€ on the statute for serious breaches of regulations.
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Time’s a changing? AS THE CLOCKS go forward this weekend, the European Parliament has backed a proposal to stop the obligatory one-hour clock change which extends daylight hours in summer EU-wide. The proposal would give each member state a choice from 2021: either to keep the current summer time system or scrap the twiceyearly clock changes.
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Under an EU directive, all 28 states currently switch to summer time on the last Sunday of March and back to winter time on the last Sunday of October. But MEPs and the European Commission stress that countries must co-ordinate their choices, to minimise the risk of economic disruption from a
patchwork of different time mean lighter mornings. systems. Spain and Portugal are in neighbouring time zones, as General Franco in the early forties switched to the same time as Nazi Germany. There have been discussions in Spain as to whether to keep lighter evenings in the winter, or to opt for the same time zone as Portugal and the United Kingdom, which would
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Thief doesn’t get far
A prospective thief in Elche got more than he bargained for after several local residents detained him while the police arrived. The incident started after a householder saw someone in the private courtyard of the apartment block where he lived in the middle of the night. He had been woken by a barking dog and when he saw the intruder he yelled out, attracting the attention of
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neighbours. Several of them quickly came to the scene and when the police arrived a small crowd were restraining the suspect. They arrested the 50 year old man who had tools to force locks and a backpack, assumed to be for carrying away any ill gotten gains. The suspect was also in possession of an engraved silver bracelet that is thought to be stolen.
KNIFEMAN ATTACKS COPS THREE National Police officers were injured on Wednesday morning after a 37-year-old man barricaded himself inside an Orihuela City flat with his two-yearold daughter and a knife. Several officers arrived on the scene shortly after 7.30 am after getting a call from a 36-year-old woman that her partner had kicked her out of their apartment in the Avenida Doctor Garcia Rogel area of the city, near to the El Palmeral college. Six agents then proceeded to enter the property and discovered her husband
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with a knife in one hand and holding the little girl in his other arm. The police rescued the toddler, who was uninjured, but the man then assaulted and injured three officers, though the extent of their injuries was not revealed. He was arrested on a charge of gender violence and causing injuring to the agents, with the police saying that he his wife claimed that she had been mistreated in the past, but had not reported it.
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Quadbike drug dealer arrested in Benidorm National Police officers in Benidorm have arrested a thirty five year old British man on charges of supplying drugs and crimes against public health. Following a tip off, the officers set up a discreet surveillance operation to follow the suspect’s movements. They were able to establish that he used a quad bike to allegedly distribute and sell various narcotics around the bars of the ‘guiri zone’ of the resort, popular with visitors from the UK. The officers also discovered that the suspect used a ‘trastero’, storage room in the basement of an apartment building in Benidorm, to store narcotic substances. The officers intervened
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and apprehended the man as he was in the process of conducting a sale of more than two grams of cocaine. Following a search of the storage room and the detainee’s place of employment, the police confiscated almost 4,000 euros in cash, around 100 grams of cocaine, half of which was prepared in small bags, ready for sale. In addition, they discovered and confiscated around 500 grams of marijuana, hashish, ecstasy pills and four precision scales. The detainee was placed at the disposal of the Juzgado de Instrucción de Guardia de Benidorm, which allowed his release on bail.
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Bereaved mother “let down” by state
A mother whose two young children were killed by their father last year has given her first interview, accusing the authorities of ignoring her concerns prior to the murders. Spaniard Itziar Prats was called out by police in the Castellon province of Valencia last September to identify the body of her estranged husband, Ricardo Carrascosa, who had thrown himself out of a building. She confirmed it was him but immediately asked about
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her two children who were in his care at the time. Police urgently entered the man’s apartment but sadly found the bodies of Nerea and Martina, aged two and six. This was last September and though Itziar will never get over the tragedy, she wanted to talk with the press about her experience in the hope that something may change for others. After nine years together she had requested a
divorce in 2017 from her “selfish and controlling” spouse, something her husband didn’t want. He had been extremely anger with her on more than one occasion and he had started drinking and breaking objects in the house. However as he was not physically violent the authorities said they could not act on her complaints and her case was classed as “low risk”. The latest incident had been in a cafe as he was picking the children
up for the weekend, something serious enough that the proprietor had to intervene and said they would act as a witness if required. Tragically it was that weekend that Carrascosa killed himself and his children. Itziar has returned to her native Madrid to live with her parents and try and rebuild her life. However she feels that if the authorities had taken her allegations more seriously her young daughters would still be alive.
THE NAKED TRUTH
NUDE sunbathing on naturist beaches in the Balearic Islands has been given continued regional parliamentary approval, though a wide-ranging extension proposal from the left-wing Podemos party was rejected. The parliament turned down the idea of allowing nudism on every single one of the islands’ beaches, while the proposal to allow nudists
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in all cafés and restaurants – only requiring a towel to sit on – was also voted down. According to the Spanish Naturism Federation, Mallorca is home to 13 nudist beaches, Ibiza has 10 and Menorca has 16. Podemas representative Marta Maicas said that the rapid growth in tourism on the islands has relegated
naturism to “more reduced and isolated spaces, in many cases because of the lack of information – bathers themselves do not know their rights and where they can practice nudism in a legal and safe manner”. The approved motion also calls on the Balearic regional government to improve signposting to approved nude beaches.
The victim clasps a butterfly, the symbol against gender violence.
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Gastric band shocker
A ruling in a Valencian courtroom against a surgeon could have serious implications for the gastric band industry in Spain, especially the private surgeons who fit them. The plaintiff had been fitted with a device similar to a gastric band, which constricts the stomach to prompt weight-loss, usually in dangerously obese people and the case was brought by the Association for People Affected by Bariatric Surgery. The court heard how the woman received bariatric surgery after a silicone device was used to close the mouth of her stomach. She had been informed by the surgeon, Vicente Dolz, that the procedure would be straightforward and weight
loss would be rapid. However the patient, Jessica CE, said that she suffered greatly after the band was fitted with constant pain, nausea and infections, serious enough to affect every aspect of her daily life. The judge found in her favour, saying she was not informed of the risks and proper tests were not carried out prior to surgery. Mr Dolz has been ordered to repay the cost of the surgery and a further amount for “moral compensation”. The association that prompted the case believe this ruling could open the floodgates for the up to 3,000 people they say have been adversely affected by this form of surgery.
Not to be, for famous tree A tree in Valencia that already holds the title of Spanish tree of the year missed out on winning the European title. The Centennial Elm of Navajas was believed to have been planted
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in 1636, making it one of the oldest specimens in existence. The elm is very special to the 750 or so residents of the Castellon village
and there is even a traditional song that has been written about it. Cuttings have spawned hundreds of offspring around Europe helping the tree gain 13,622 votes in the competition,
which recognises the historical importance of the tree as much as the plant itself. The winner was from the Hungarian city of Pecs, a 135 year old almond tree.
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A TORREVIEJA-based burglary gang that carried out robberies across a wide area have been arrested by the National Police. Six people aged between 36 and 47 years, and all of Georgian nationality, would travel around Alicante Province and the Murcia region, and even further afield to plunder homes. One of the group specialised in carrying an array of tools with him to get in through doors, with all six charged on six counts of robbery with violence in Murcia, Albacete, Orihuela, Elda, Villena, and Caudete. Authorities realised that a specialist home break-in gang was operating in the Murcia region at the start of the year, and launched an operation to track them down. Four of the Georgians were caught in the act during a robbery in Elda, and one of them fled to Torrevieja, where he was intercepted by the
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police. The gang lived at three addresses in Torrevieja, with five of them denied bail after a court appearance. The home raids yielded three thousand euros in cash; tools to break through doors; and a big selection of gold and silver jewellery.
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Drug link to ram raiders POLICE believe a British registered van that was forced off the road on the motorway between Denia and Oliva may have been carrying a large consignment of marijuana and was purposely targeted. The incident happened early last week but the police have only now released details, saying they were contacted by the occupants of the vehicle who were being rammed and pursued by several
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other vehicles. At one stage two of these braked in front of the van, blocking the motorway, but the driver managed to pass them. A pursuit commenced which was when the police were contacted. By the time the authorities arrived the van had been forced off the road and emptied of it’s contents. The attackers had fled in two cars, leaving behind two others
that were damaged in the incident and un-driveable. The Guardia civil found around a kilo of marijuana still in the British vehicle and believe it had been loaded with the drug before the theft. The two occupants were treated for injuries and charged with crimes against public health. The authorities are looking for at least four other men in relation to the incident. The cars they left behind were reportedly stolen.
The damaged Transit van.
I PREDICT MONEY!
A BOGUS clairvoyant who took over 13 thousand euros from a disabled Santa Pola resident, has been given a 15 month prison sentence by an Elche court, as well as being ordered to pay back the cash. The events dated back to 2013, with the female victim hiring the medium to try to make contact via a spell with her deceased partner, with the clairvoyant taking
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advantage of her disability. Tarot cards were used to predict the future and to make potential contact which never happened, with the client being totally cleared out of her savings after a number of unsuccessful sittings. The unnamed medium then went with the woman to a car
dealership in Alicante City, so that she could sell her vehicle to fund more sessions, and she promptly pocketed 1,500 euros from the sale. The fake psychic then threatened satanic curses if the woman filed a complaint with the Guardia Civil, which is when she told her parents, and they then reported the matter. It´s not the first time that
the fake medium has seen a courtroom and used Satan as a bargaining chip, as six years ago she faced a charge of gross deception by promising a sex change to a customer by making a “deal with the devil”. The charge was withdrawn by prosecutors who said that the client should have clearly known that all of the psychic´s crazy claims were a load of lies.
COME ON HOME! SPAIN´S Socialist cabinet has backed a plan to persuade some of the roughly one million workers who left the country during the 2008-2013 recession to return home. Among the 50 measures included in the two-year plan are scholarships and grants for scientific researchers and lower social security payments for selected workers. The plan also calls for the creation of an online search engine for job opportunities in Spain and a web-site which will make it easier to complete the bureaucracy related to moving back to the country. The plan will cost 24.2 million euros and the government hopes it will lead to 23 thousand workers to move back to Spain. The number of Spaniards registered as living abroad jumped by around one million since 2009, according to government figures, as unemployment soared in Spain due to a steep recession sparked by the global financial crisis and a burst in the property price bubble. The majority were young doctors, engineers, scientists and other skilled workers, and the government, which faces a general election on April 28th, first announced in November that it would introduce the plan. Over two point five million Spaniards live abroad, with the majority in South America, and close to a million in Europe.
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Brexit uncertainty Alfaz Sunday race day hits Summer bookings A group of tourism experts gathered in Benidorm last weekend to give their thoughts on how Britain’s departure from the European Union is likely to affect their industry in the region. The general consensus of opinion from the conference, entitled ‘Is Brexit a threat to tourism in Benidorm and the Costa Blanca?’, was that, uncertainty, driven by Britain’s inability to execute a suitable withdrawal strategy, has already led to a drop in Summer bookings to Spanish destinations. Demand for trips to Spain from the UK, over the last Winter season, rose by 2% on the same period last year. However, as the March 29th official date for exit loomed ever closer, with uncertainty heightened over the exact terms of the Brexit deal, bookings for the upcoming Summer remain 3% lower than the previous years. Whilst confirming the data, Javier Piñares, head of the Spanish Tourist Office, based in London, spoke of the need to keep calm during the current period of tension, as the British have been choosing to holiday in the country since the 1960’s and will continue to do the same once the current situation ends.
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In a speech, echoing those of fellow speakers, Toni Mayor, president of the Hosbec, hotel association and Tomas Megler, Director of Alicante-Elche Airport, he explained that British holidaymakers have always stayed faithful to Spain and in particular Benidorm and the Costa Blanca and very few of them have been directly affected by the current crisis. He pointed out that more pressing problems evolve from low profitability, seasonal variations and de-centralisation of tourist numbers as 92% of British visitors choose to stay on the coast and islands of Spain, with very little knowledge of other inland regions. Piñares also highlighted another positive, drawing attention to growth in the number of airline seats to Alicante Airport, which “last winter has been 700,000 more and in summer will grow by 140,000, meaning we are in a good moment.” Other speakers at the conference were, Álvaro Ramírez de Haro, of the Pérez -Llorca law firm, Alex Villeyra, CEO of Mabrian Analytics, Susana de la Peña, of Industry Lead Travel and Hospitality GFK, Regional tourism secretary Francesc Colomer and Benidorm mayor Toni Perez.
Runners from around the country will be heading to L’Alfas d’el Pi this weekend, eager to take part in one of the region’s most popular road races. The X Millas Costa Blanca event, which takes place on Sunday March 31st, follows a route of 16.26 kilometres around the main streets of Alfaz and its beach resort, Playa de Albir, even taking in a climb up to the iconic Faro de Albir lighthouse. Beginning at 10.00h, on the athletic track at
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the municipal sports centre, runners will head through the narrow old town streets, before heading downhill towards the beach, crossing beneath the main N332 highway using the subway, continuing down the Boulevard de Musicos, before climbing through the Sierra Gelada national park, up to the lighthouse, where a chip will record their progress. The return route, takes in the famous
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Boulevard des Estrellas beach promenade in Albir, before heading up to the finish line back at the sports centre in Alfaz, using the same roads as the outward run. Local Police advise that residents and visitors to both Alfaz and Albir, should expect closures and delays on roads in both areas, between the hours of 07.00h and 13.00h on Sunday, although the main Avenida del Albir and N332 should remain mostly unaffected. However, owing to
access difficulties before and during the event, the Albir Sunday Market, will not take place this week, returning as normal on April 7th. Now in its eleventh year, organisers of the X Millas, Club Del Atletismo El Faro, are expecting a high turnout for the event. Registration will be open up to the race day, with a cost of 12€ until March 29th and 15€ on March 30th and 31st. For details of the event and a route map, visit their website www. xmillascostablanca.es
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Pensioner struck by scooter
GANDIA recorded its first instance of a pedestrian being hit by an electric scooter this week after an 80 year old woman was knocked over during the school run in the town. The victim was taking her grandson to school on Parc de l’Estacio, a pedestrianised street, when she was hit by the scooter which was being driven by a 40 year old female. Her young daughter was with her on the vehicle, which is against the law as
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the scooters are designed for a single rider. She may also face sanctions for driving it in a pedestrian area but the law is not clear on this issue, with many towns hurriedly bringing in local by-laws to cover the relatively new form of transport. The victim sustained head injuries and was treated at the scene by staff from a nearby clinic before being taken to Gandia Hospital.
Altea Level’s up
Altea town hall has inaugurated a new initiative designed to help migrant students at schools and colleges in the municipality integrate more easily. The two year programme, which is part of the European ‘Level Up’ campaign involving the participation of 2000 people, 6 European countries and six schools, aims to fight discrimination towards young migrants moving into the town. Participants in the initiative have spent the last week defining the objectives, roles, schedules, deadlines and strategic planning of the project for the next 24 months. Altea Mayor, JaumeLlinares, thanked “the collaboration of the local associations involved, the Department of Social
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Woman guilty of patricide A 35 year old woman has been sentenced to ten years in prison for the murder of her father, aged 67. The incident happened in February 2017 when the pair got into an arguement at the home they shared in Godella (Valencia). During this altercation the woman picked up a kitchen knife and stabbed her father several times, with one wound severing an artery. The court heard that the father had been drinking heavily
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and his daughter had been “abusing her medication” and both were factors in the assault but did not excuse it. They also heard how the offender immediately called for help and waited for the police, clearly regretting her actions. Godella, which has a population of just 13,000, is the same town where two children were killed last week, something which their parents have been arrested for.
Picassent prison where the woman will be incarcerated.
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Welfare and, especially, IES Bellaguarda for their willingness to treat the reception of students as one of the key aspects of public education.” He also stressed the importance of, “the inclusion of migrant children to combat isolation, segregation and discrimination of this vulnerable group.” With a budget of 119,000 euros, the project, funded by the European Erasmus Plus + program (SEPIE) and managed by the Altea Town Council, will use social activities and games aimed at encouraging inclusion, whilst fighting against discrimination, segregation and isolation of migrant students.
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The Ford production line in Valencia
THE Valencian Generalitat has expressed concern at the news that Ford has decided that the new model of their Kuga brand, which is used for New York’s famous yellow taxis among other things,
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will not be manufactured in Valencia’s giant Almussafes plant. The US motor giant has decided to move production to a factory in Mexico, something that
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TUSK RALLIES REMAINERS European Council president Donald Tusk has issued a rallying call to the “increasing majority” of British people who want to cancel Brexit and stay in the European Union. In a stirring intervention on Wednesday, Tusk praised those who marched on the streets of London and the millions who are petitioning the government to revoke article 50.Speaking to the European Parliament, Tusk reprimanded those who voiced concerns about a potential lengthy extension to article 50 in the event of the Commons
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rejecting the withdrawal agreement again this week. Tusk said: “Let me make one personal remark to the members of this parliament. Before the European Council, I said that we should be open to a long extension if the UK wishes to rethink its Brexit strategy, which would, of course, mean the UK’s participation in the European Parliament elections. And then there were voices saying that this would be harmful or inconvenient to some of you.” “Let me be clear: such thinking is unacceptable. You cannot
betray the 6 million people who signed the petition to revoke article 50, the 1 million people who marched for a people’s vote, or the increasing majority of people who want to remain in the European Union” To heckling from Ukip MEPs, Tusk went on: “They may feel that they are not sufficiently represented by the UK Parliament, but they must feel that they are represented by you in this chamber. Because they are Europeans.”The former UKIP leader, Nigel Farage, responded to Tusk by describing him as “deluded” and claiming that a second referendum would deliver a larger majority for leave. He added that Initial suggestions that a million people marched last weekend in favour of remaining in the EU have been questioned in recent days.
Life’s a gas As of last week, the maximum price for a standard 12.5kilo butane gas bottle was set at €13.86, a drop in the cost of just under 5%. The gas price is reviewed every other month and as it is not permitted to fluctuate by more than 5% this
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fall (4.87% to be precise) is close to the maximum permitted. This is the third successive drop in cost and although prices are roughly at the level they were in March 2018 the trend continues to be downward.
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in the whole of the European Union. Although the city can trace its history Worldwide Horizons back to the 12th Century and had The capital city of the Netherlands, great influence during the Golden Amsterdam is named from its Age (17th Century), this is also a origins as a small fishing village city which is modern and vibrant, beside a dam on the river Amstel. a mecca for tech-savvy companies Amsterdam has long been recognised and also headquarters of some of as one of the main ports of Europe the largest companies worldwide. and remains today the 5th largest As a historical destination, the city
is packed with places of interest, just as it had some of the most interesting inhabitants. Artist Rembrandt van Rijn lived here - his works, along with other Dutch Masters such as Jan Steen and Frans Hals can be seen at the world-class Rijksmuseum, whilst the works of Vincent Van Gogh are on display in the museum of the same name. It is the city where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary, her house now a visitor m u s e u m containing the original diary and where you can still see the secret annexe where Anne and her family hid for two years during the Second World War. Of course, Amsterdam is also known for its liberal attitude, most obvious of which is in the famous Red Light area, where workers parade their wares in the windows. A recent decision has been
taken to reduce the presence of tourists in this area – official tours are no longer permitted late into the night and will be almost completely phased out by 2020 in an aim to offer the area and its workers more dignity whilst plying their trade. There is accommodation of all types here, from budget to exorbitant and everything in between. Hostels are located throughout the city, or as an alternative, you can sleep on a houseboat! There are direct flights to the city from Alicante regularly and transport into the centre is simple. Cycling is the best way to travel around and bike hire is easily organized. Another unique way of seeing the city is by a canal tour, letting you see Amsterdam from a totally different perspective. Surprisingly, Amsterdam also has some very fine beach destinations, complete with restaurants, chill-out areas and over 2 kilometres of manmade sandy beach. Perfect for sipping cocktails and cooling down when the temperature in the city gets too hot!
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I was very impressed by the the million or so people marching in central London on Saturday calling for another EU referendum. Protesters carrying EU flags and placards called for any Brexit deal be put to another public vote, just a couple of days after European leaders agreed to delay the UK’s departure from the EU. But to be a wet blanket on all of this, why should a million people taking to the streets mean an automatic change to any government policy? Do you remember a million amassing in London at the start of the last decade to protest against the Iraq war, and nothing changed? Protests are all well and good and a vital part of democracy, but ultimately it´s down to what everybody does before putting their slip into a ballot box that really counts!
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I am going to start this weeks food review with my recent visit to the newly opened Nepalese Restaurant in Albir The Gurkha with their motto “a taste from the Himalaya” The other famous motto that form part of their name “Gurkha” is “Better to die than be a coward” from the worldfamous Nepalese Gurkha soldiers who are an integral part of the British Army
the Gurkhas have loyally fought for the British all over the world for almost 200 years, receiving 13 Victoria Crosses between them. The history of this restaurant not only lies with the name but also with bringing the taste of the Himalaya from the mountainous kingdom of Nepal, which is also home to earth’s highest mountain Mount Everest, bordering Tibet in the north and India on its southern foothills. After having established a successful chain of restaurants in England for more than 18 years, the team at Gurkha are now in Albir with their first establishment situated just a short walk from the beach front near to the Kaktus Hotel in Carrer Pau Casals.
The venue has been beautifully renovated and refurbished throughout, revealing a light, contemporary and smart interior of natural wood and light. The comfortable surroundings are perfect to enjoy your lunch, dinner or you can take away. The menus are extensive with a range of authentic special dishes from For the Nepal, I haven’t seen these dishes purpose of writing anywhere else and it’s truly exciting to this piece I ordered a selection of give something new a try. authentic dishes that caught my eye, Gurkhali Lamb which was soft and My problem was that I had too many tender pieces in a hot and spicy sauce, choices of what I could read from the Everest Kukhura is strip cut chicken menu was an amazing selection of tikka in a creamy almond sauce with many new exciting Nepalese dishes. garlic, ginger and green chillies and to complement the mains I had a side of Sagg Paneer and Tarka Dall together with fluffy Pilau rice and Nann bread that was served straight from the oven. The meal was excellent and served by a team of professionals who gave us the perfect amount of attention and I really could not find fault with any of the dishes. Presented in detail is the full T h e unique flavours a la carte menu with an extensive were amazing and you can appreciate choice of meat, fish and vegetarian the authentic ingredients being used to dishes. The special 3-course lunch get the quality of the taste. menu is only 9.95€ and the special dinner menus offer amazing value By my very own recommendation from only 17.95€ you can choose to experience the difference at Gurkha from 4 starters, 6 main dishes, 4 side Albir you can call them to make your dishes also with rice and naan bread reservation on 966 580 606 / Carrer followed by dessert or coffee. Pau Casals.9,
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Road to ruin
AS the tourist season fast approaches, there are concerns about the poor condition of many of Javea’s footpaths. The Cap Prim for example, one of the most spectacular walks on the Costa Blanca, is badly
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eroded and barely usable with tree roots sticking through and loose boulders strewing the way. Despite this, last weekends fair weather brought out many
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hikers and there are fears that an accident will occur if things aren’t improved. The town council have promised to look into the situation but no concrete plans have been put forward and Easter in now only a few weeks away.
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THE opposition party in Calpe is questioning the expenditure of almost €100,000 by the town with a British tour operator to promote tourism there. The promotion is with Jet2Holidays and the €93,000 campaign, running until 2021, is to encourage Brits to stay all inclusive or half board at four of the resorts premium hotels, La Bahia, the Ifach and the Esmeralda hotel and aparthotel. The PSOE party posted a video of their concerns, accompanied with parts of the town that badly require money spending on them. This includes broken walkways and badly rusted foot washers on the seafront. They also queried how much all inclusive tourism added to the wider town, with many travellers opting to hardly leave their hotel.
Still of the PSOE video.
The Cap Prim path.
Pre-fabs on way out
AFTER almost a decade of teaching in prefabricated classrooms, work is finally due to start on the new La Xara school buildings this week. There had been a short further delay as the Health and Safety Certificate needed to be signed off, but that was approved on Wednesday. Work will start with the levelling of the plot and installation of the fencing, while the project is scheduled to take 12 months
building) and a gym, with access to the centre from in all. When completed the Calle Morxama. new school will be 6,000 s q u a r e metres and is budgeted to cost around 2.5 million euros. There will be three new buildings, pre-school, p r i m a r y The current classrooms at La Xara School. (the main by Simon Russell
Does Javea have a fire starter? RESIDENTS in the Duanes area of Javea were witnesses to their fifth overnight incident of a car fire in recent months this week. The latest blaze was on Calle Genova and started at around midnight,
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with the fire crews taking about an hour and a half to extinguish the flames. A total of nine cars have been ruined in the recent spate of fires, prompting
people to think that some of them may be intentional. However the cause of the latest one is unknown at this time. Local sources say that the vehicle belonged to a British national.
Well done to the town hall
The well before it was covered up.
BENITATCHELL’S Town Hall took swift action after an uncovered well was discovered within the municipality boundaries, taking action to cover it up within 15 hours. A local found the dangerous drop when walking through a forest in the Alcassar area on Sunday and contacted the local authorities
on social media, along with photos. Local Police immediately marked the well so people could avoid it and the next morning workers sealed off the top of it with concrete. The drop was about three metres (10 feet) and would have been very difficult to get out of, especially for someone on their own.
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Snap up a bargain
THE Original Charity Shop in Javea’s end of season sale starts on 1 April (next Monday). Always a popular event, especially for those who enjoy a bargain, it will run until 13 April. During this period all marked items will be half price, including clothing, household goods, tools, bedding, curtains, ornaments, electrical appliances and jewellery among other things. Please note that the shop will not be accepting clothes for sale on commission until the sale starts. From 1 April they will be happy to accept suitable spring and/or summer items. The outlet is located on the Arenal at Carrer de Nancy No 1, go to www. charityshoplibrary.com for more Original Charity Shop staff. information.
Within a week I cracked it, but one thing continually does worry me and that is the attitude of some cyclists, especially on narrow routes. Please do not misunderstand me because I´ve found the majority of cyclists(like other drivers) to be perfectly fine, but some appear to lack basic courtesy by cycling two abreast(which I know is legal), but crucially at times with a gap between them that is almost half the width of the carriageway!
responsible was found to have three times the permissible levels of alcohol in his bloodstream. He has been charged with road safety crimes and involuntary manslaughter.
I am therefore not surprised to hear about some of the accidents that we get involving some cyclists, who in certain cases are probably the creators of their own problems. Jane Butler, Villajoyosa.
Can somebody please tell me why she feels it is alright to do that, yet to deny the British people another perfectly democratic say on an issue which has seen so much change in the best part of three years? Max Grantham, El Raso, Guardamar.
Art of the Far East & West (East meets West ) by Amanda Herries. Oriental and Western cross cultural and artistic influences. and how they came to the west following the Japanese-English Exhibition in 1910. This led to the publication of many catalogues advertising Japanese plants and ornaments. With the western love of multicoloured planting schemes, plethora of ornaments and vermilion coloured bridges together with a reluctance to prune or restrain plants, Amanda has questioned whether gardens in the west would ever be real Japanese
I slow down because I cannot overtake on a two-lane road and on the majority of occasions it is perfectly apparent that I am there and want to make a move(mainly in the interest of safety), but the riders make absolutely no attempt to cut down on their width.
I´ve loved watching the Punch and Judy show of the House of Commons over the Brexit debacle and the frustrated attempts of Theresa May to bring back her deal for a vote yet again.
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Having read Anthropology & Archaeology at Cambridge. 19781988 but an archaeologist by training, Amanda Herries worked at the Museum of London for ten years, specialising in social history and the decorative arts of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and lecturing and writing. In 1988 she went to live in Tokyo, Japan, with her family. While in Japan, she wrote extensively on Japanese culture and art collections and she continued lecturing for Japanese audiences, often appearing on television. In 1995 she returned with her family to Britain, bringing a Japanese tea-house to feature in a new garden in Scotland. She now lectures on a number of English and AngloJapanese subjects, including gardens, the ceramic ‘Japanese’ willow pattern plate and dolls houses. The central theme of Amanda’s lecture is the creation of Japanese gardens in Europe, which peaked in the early 20th century. She begins by describing three types of Japanese garden—-dry, tea and strolling or viewing garden
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Having moved to Spain two years ago, one of my main concerns as a senior motorist was my ability to drive on the “other side” of the road.
Weekend bike fatality A motorcyclist was declared by Simon Russell dead at the scene after falling down an embankment in the inland area died on Saturday after being struck of the Marina Alta last weekend. by a car in Carcaixent. She was The accident happened on Sunday hit in the town centre; the driver on the CV-720 near Castell de Castells where a witness said the rider tumbled down the bank after failing to negotiate a bend properly. A helicopter attended the site along with an ambulance crew but sadly there was nothing they could do. The deceased has been confirmed as a 49 year old male. Further north in the Valencian Community an 89 year old woman
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gardens. As has become standard fare, a glass of wine & soft drinks will be available to members & guests to allow socialising with the Committee and Speaker after the lecture. For further details of the Society, the venue and programme for 2019 see our website www.marinaaltaarts.com or for membership membership@ marinaaltaarts.com. Japanese Gardens in Britain
In recent months I noticed my electricity bills leaping up but I thought it was down to increased tariffs and the usual winter consumption rise. A check with Iberdrola found that for whatever reason, I had been put on a more expensive tariff, rather than the day/night tariff that I had been on previously. No reason was given for why that happened, but I managed to switch back once I got onto their website, and to be fair, spoke to a very nice person at their call centre. The moral is to always a question and to do more of a check, rather than blindly accepting whatever is taken out of your bank! Susan Rossiter, Benidorm.
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Looking at the weather forecast for this weekend when we repeat the Craft Fair in Pedreguer (Friday evening 29 March, Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 March we open from
11 am till 9 pm) and it threatens to rain. I sent you a press release, but forgot to mention that this time we build up under cover, because we are in the Porches
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Better use of car parks B E N I TAT C H E L L councillors have been consulting with residents of the Marina Alta town about their ideas for improving the urban landscape in the municipality. Proposals put forward include better use of some of the parking areas on the outside of the town, which neighbours agree are larger than required. Parts of these plots could be re-purposed for use as viewing points or parks as many of them are in scenic spots.
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The temporary use of land that is currently unused was another proposal, again to create green spaces or an area for social events. Other suggestions included placing awnings on streets for shelter from the elements and installing small children’s parks, such as a swing-set, in urban spaces. The consultation process is being done through meetings and also by using the link https://bit.ly/2Y5FWzD.
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Local - News & Community by Simon Russell
Get out with GASC
Prolific local writer
by Simon Russell
THE Gandia Area Social Club (GASC) has its next quiz on 4 April where the venue is Tasca Olivense in Oliva (close to the fountains at the north of the town). Your quizmaster is Alan Higgins and the cost to enter is €17 for members, €19 for non-members. This includes a meal with wine and coffee and starts at 8pm (please be there 15 minutes before the start). GASC is a non-profit making English speaking social club based between Oliva and Gandia. As well as events such as quizzes, social evenings and day trips it also provides an opportunity to meet new people from the area. They are well known for their monthly dinner dance where most of the performers make the trip up from Benidorm. For more information go to www. gandiaareasocialclub.com
The author with his latest works.
ORBA Valley resident Phil Mansell has accomplished the unusual feat of having both a play and a children’s story published in the same month. “Uncle Mungo and the Great Wallaby Painting Contest”, a kid’s tale that involves such diverse characters as a pirate postman, a prize winning pig and grumpy lighthouse keeper went on sale earlier this month. The multi talented author also did all the illustrations for the book. In contrast his latest play
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“Transylvanian Red” is a comedy drama about unrequited love and vampires. This is Phil’s 10th published play with others including “Poor Yorick” which was performed by the Javea Players last year. He says that the future holds more children’s books, including the return of Uncle Mungo. You can find out more about Phil’s writing and artwork on www.philmansell.com
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Contemporary jazz night
THIS evening, starting at 10 pm, young and up and coming jazz musicians the Eva Fernandez Trio is performing at Javea’s Casa de la Cultura. Along with band leader Ms Fernandez (vocals and saxophone) are Josep Munar (guitar) and Enric Fuster
No drinking and riding
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(percussion) who between them perform fresh and contemporary jazz. The concert is part of the town’s Jazz 100 cycle and tickets cost €5 on the door.
The Alcoy Moors and Christians parade last year
ALCOY Council has said that they will be performing random breath tests on horse riders who are taking part in the town’s fiestas this year. The Moors and Christians,
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in particular, has a large number of horses at the parades and the measure is designed to protect both the crowds, the rider and
the animal itself. The move was part of an initiative looking into the welfare of animals at fiestas in the town, which also considered banning them altogether.
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Pets & Wildlife
The real science behind your pet’s food
(BPT) - Pet owners will do just about anything they can to keep their furry friends happy and healthy, which is why the vast majority of pet owners say they’re concerned about the ingredients in their pet’s food. Based on a quality and safety Purina survey conducted in 2017, 84 percent of pet owners are concerned about the ingredients in their pet’s food, and more than four out of five pet owners are likely to read the list of ingredients in pet food before buying it. Yet many dog and cat owners are often confused about what constitutes safe and healthy food, have misperceptions about ingredients, and aren’t clear about what types of nutrients their pets need. A lot of thought has been put into the ingredients in the pet food you see on shelves and online, including many backed by full teams of scientists who work every day to create nutritional breakthroughs that will help pets of all ages live their best life.
pets clearly have different nutritional needs than their owners, pet food scientists have developed complete and balanced meals that give pets all the nutrition they need in one product. Pet food companies like Purina employ hundreds of scientists to research different ingredients, combinations of ingredients and the nutritional needs of pets of different breed, size, age and lifestyle. Ultimately, they look beyond the latest ingredient fad and develop pet food based on a smart blend of nutrients that supports pets’ overall health. Targeted nutrition When developing pet food formulas, scientists keep in mind that some pets have unique dietary needs. They also account for pets who have ongoing concerns and formulate pet food based on
age (whether a pet is in the early or later stages in life). Simply put, puppies and kittens have much different dietary needs than older dogs and cats. In response, pet food companies have put increasing resources into developing life stagespecific pet food formulas. For example, Purina’s Pro Plan Bright Mind Adult 7+ product contains enhanced botanical oils, and is a source of Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), which promote alertness and mental sharpness in older pets. These enhanced botanical oils can be used as an additional energy source for the brain in dogs age 7+. What’s sometimes lost on pet owners is the ingredient benefits, and how varied a pet’s nutritional requirements are based on age, activity level and overall health.
Pet food science A lot of research goes into developing food - both for pets and humans - and much of this innovation was born out of necessity. Since
ARC - PUPPIES & KITTIES NEEDING HOMES NIGEL.- is a very
handsome boy with pale blue eyes, is very loving, good with other cats and is ok with dogs. He is 22 months old&has been neutered. He likes to be indoors and outside.
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Is possibly a German Shepherd cross. She has been spayed and chipped, is about 8 years old and needs her own home. 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. Charity Reg No CV-01-054107-A. CIF No G5482759
URGENT HELP NEEDED!!! PUPPIES FOR HOMING.- Due to the
owner sadly passing away and leaving his 2much-loved dogs, Blanca escaped and got pregnant. There are now 5 puppies, 3 boys & 2 girls, 8 to 10 weeks old that need homes. ARC has paid for their first injections, but funding is desperately needed to pay for their vaccinations, passports, food & ongoing care. PLEASE HELP. LATTE.- is a beautiful colour, a pretty girl and solid in size. She likes to play with the other pups. She follows her mum quite often.She is one of Blanca’s pups from her litter of 5, 3 boys and 2 girls, that are 3 months old and are Golden Retriever/Podenco cross. The pups also need homes urgently. They are all being cared for by Nikki so you should contact her on 616387129 to donate and help by fostering or adopting one of these pups.
BLANCA.- Very affectionate
Podenco, approx. 7 years old and will make a lovely companion. Her owner died about 12 months ago and she escaped and now has a litter of 5 pups, 3 boys and 2 girls, that are 3 months old and are Golden Retriever/Podenco cross. The pups also need homes urgently. They are all being cared for by Nikki so you should contact her on 616387129 to donate and help by fostering or adopting one of these pups.
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Contact Nik on 616387129 to donate and help by fostering or adopting one of these pups.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. Email jalonvalleyarc14@yahoo. co.uk. Facebook – Jalon Valley A.R.C. Based in Jalon. Charity Reg No CV-01-054107-A.
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Cervical Dystonia
Dystonia is a movement disorder in which a person’s muscles contract uncontrollably. The contraction causes the affected body part to twist involuntarily, resulting in repetitive movements or abnormal postures. Dystonia can affect one muscle, a muscle group, or the entire body. Dystonia affects about 1% of the population, and women are more prone to it than men.
The most common type of dystonia resulting from a stroke, traumatic is cervical dystonia or torticollis. brain injury, Parkinson’s Although it has been reported in all disease or certain drug use. ages, it typically occurs in middle age. Familyhistoryofdystoniaincreasestherisk. Symptoms: Diagnosis: The muscles of the neck are affected causing the head to twist and turn or Diagnosis is usually made on physical be pulled backwards or forward. Other examination. However, your doctor symptoms include burning pain in may order blood tests and an MRI the neck and shoulders, scan to exclude underlying conditions. severe headaches, spasms and tremors. Treatment: Causes: Primary – this begins as a problem in the basal ganglia (the part of the brain that relays messages to start muscle movement).
Unfortunately, there is no a c t u a l definitive cure. In s o m e cases, the
Botox-Mostpeoplewillseeanimprovement with these injections, which usually must be repeated every three to four months. Therapy: Sometimes sensory tricks such as touching the opposite side of the face or the back of your head may cause spasms to improve. However, this is a transient improvement. Therapeutic massages and heat treatment can help relax the neck and shoulder muscles. Specific exercises may also help. As the signs and symptoms of cervical dystonia tend to worsen when stressed, learning stress management techniques are also important. Surgical and other procedures If less invasive treatments don’t help, your doctor might suggest surgery. Procedures may include:
Secondary –
symptoms of dystonia may spontaneously disappear but recurrence is common. Treatment, therefore, is focused mainly on relieving the symptoms.
Deep brain stimulation. In this procedure, a thin wire is guided into the brain through a small hole cut into the skull. The tip of the wire is placed in the portion of the brain that controls movement. Electrical pulses are sent through the wire to interrupt the nerve signals making your head twist. Cutting the nerves. Another option is to surgically sever the nerves carrying the contraction signals to the affected muscles. Both of these procedures are not without risk.
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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Health & Beauty Advertising Feature Call : +34 966 57 75 89 or visit - www.physioplus.es
Grand Opening - Physio Plus Albir has landed the latest model of a well-being centre that is much more than offers much more than Physiotherapy hence the title “Physio Plus” The grand opening took place on Friday 22 March and welcomed other local business owners, representatives of the Alfaz del Pi Adyontomento as well as many existing clients that have already taken up the services that the centre offers. The hospitality of the evening event was overwhelming with catering from “Danny Bowler” ex Master Chef finalist with a display of tapas, as the guests enjoyed the spread of food & wine many took the time to talk to Paul Espe (owner) and the team of staff to find out what the centre has on offer. The main attraction had to be the Golf Simulator a real-life computerised set
up with realistic ball flight trajectory, bounce and roll that lets you swing a golf club at a course of your choice. With the help of both a professional coach for training purpose or to aid in the recovery process of injury rehabilitation. Both the PRO-Golf coach Fran and the Physio team help players with the issues that can arise with injury and at the same time improve one’s technique. Alongside the main line of business being the Physiotherapy with a specialist edge being the Active Release Techniques (ART®) that Paul studied and teaches. His physiotherapy training was undertaken at the renowned King’s College London and completed with a Bachelor Degree (with Honours) in 1997. He has since then taken multiple courses every single year to improve his knowledge and skills. He has professional
experience working in hospitals, private clinics, and with professional sports (football, golf, the Windsurfing World Cup, powerlifters, track & field and more) with more than 19 years between the UK and Norway. Physio Plus hosts its own gym with fitted with equipment for the use of improving and maintaining the correct parts of the body during treatment and recovery.
To complement the centre they also have an onsite beautician, offering the latest beauty treatments, massage and weight loss programs combined with a personal trainer and other fitness sessions there is a whole host of services relating to well being, health and beauty. Visit them at: Camino de la Cantera 12, local 2 03581, Albir Tel: 966 57 75 89
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A rising property market is usually the sign of an improving or buoyant economy, and there are plenty of factors why Spain is on the upturn in stark contrast to the property bubble bursting during the recession a decade or so ago. 1. Spain is in an expansive economic cycle and a good economy means employment, increasing incomes, optimism & confidence, moderate inflation, etc. Experts predict the Spanish economy will grow stronger than the rest of the Eurozone, with better rates than Germany, France, and for that matter, the UK! 2. Interest rates are historically low in Spain. It has never been cheaper to borrow money from the bank. This is of enormous help for many buyers to access their dream property, and for investors to increase their financial returns (you use the bank´s money as a lowcost engine to create money for you). 3. Savings are not as good as property investment. There´s no need to say that bank deposits, investment funds, bonds and stock markets have greatly disappointed. The Central Bank of Spain forecasts a 11,2
per cent return on residential properties in Spain for 2019. Compare that to the interest you get on your bank deposit! .4.The expat-dimension features UK and other foreign buyers, often with higher available incomes than locals. They make lifestyle choices with a property or properties in Spain and pay a premium for location or certain wow-factors. This is a very local effect, mainly in coastal areas like the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida as well as in big city areas like Barcelona and Madrid. This creates micro-markets that behave differently from similar markets without expat buying activity. Detailed local knowledge of these areas is vital to understand the implications and opportunities for you. It impacts buying prices but also your property´s performance on the rental or re-sale market. 5. Spanish property is cheap compared to many other countries, and Spain offers an unbeatable lifestyle and cost of living. For instance, Barcelona properties cost on average less than half the price of Paris properties, and the the Costa Blanca offer fantastic homes for prices that are a mere fraction of what you would pay for back in the UK.
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Remain vigilant
as clocks change
Local sales surging
ACCORDING to statistics just released by the Development Ministry, property sales across the Marina Alta increased by 7.1% last year, the seventh successive year of growth. Although they have not yet reached the high point of the early start of the century, there are concerns that the continual rise could
eventually result in a housing bubble and then crash as increased sales leads to increased demand. However other commentators feel that prices are still reasonable and the most likely result is a gentle levelling off in the next year or two. A total of 5,958 houses were sold in the region last year against 5,564 in 2017.
Don’t let thieves spoil the longer days.
INSURANCE companies have warned that they usually see a spike in thefts after the clocks go forward, which happens this weekend. The main jump is in opportunistic thefts and often the householder is partly to blame for being careless. Some companies report almost a 40% rise in cases where no break in has been made, often down to doors left open in the warmer weather or items such as bikes left unlocked in gardens. They
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advise to always keep windows and doors closed and locked, make sure outbuildings are secure and consider CCTV. If you’re planning on a spring or summer break try not to advertise on social media that your home is going to be empty - post the pictures when you get back.
Table showing house sales in the Marina Alta since 2004. The “u-shape” indicates a possible boom and bust scenario.
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Tinder for housing? TWO young Spanish entrepreneurs are relaunching a website that has been described as “Tinder for housing”. Dyndong matches people looking to buy or rent a property with owners and landlords who have a place available. One of the big advantages is the filter system so if, for example, a landlord didn’t want students or someone with a pet they can filter them out - or vice versa if that is something they are looking for. For renters or buyers you can be very specific about price, location, the number of rooms etc.
by Simon Russell
Some of these options are available on standard real estate sites but many think they haven’t progressed much from when property was advertised in shop windows. The problem that developers Jose Molina and Jose Fornieles have had is there are more people looking for property than there are properties available. The relaunch, a year after the start up, is to address that imbalance by targeting sellers or renters such as banks who have large amounts of spare housing stock on their books.
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Motoring The Volvo V60 doesn’t shout about its abilities. In many ways, it’s just a Volvo V90 that’s shrunk in the wash, as a left-field alternative to an Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series. It has the same sense of Scandinavian style - inside and out - as the V90, and it’s loaded with technology, including all the safety kit you’d expect in a modern Volvo. There are a number of different variants to reflect your personality, from the sporty R-Design to the gentrified Cross Country. The former is trying a little too hard to be an Audi, while the latter is very good - if expensive. Most buyers will find one of the regular Momentum or Inscription models offer the best compromise. T h e i n t e r i o r is lovely - a superb contrast of twee materials (you can spec wood if you like) and up-todate technology. There’s a large portrait screen in the centre of the dash on all models. This offers access to the superb infotainment system, with a clear navigation screen which works well on the portrait screen (showing the road ahead rather than fields to your side). Volvo seats are known for their comfort and you can easily spend long periods of time in the V60 without complaining of any aches or
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pains. There’s a useful amount of space inside, thanks to longer dimensions than rivals - meaning six-footers can squeeze into the rear seats relatively comfortably. At 529 litres, the boot’s one of the biggest in its class, while dropping the rear seats increases this to 1441 litres. Every V60
features a n electric rear tailgate, while a wide opening with no lip helps when loading bulky items.
‘Clock change kills people,’ say road safety experts in support of EU proposal The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is supporting the European Parliament’s proposal to stop the obligatory one-hour changing of the clocks twice a year. In the UK, the clocks go forward one hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March, then back again at 2am on the last Sunday in October. The period when the clocks are one hour ahead is called British Summer Time (BST), but when the clocks go back, the country reverts to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The European proposal would call time on the twiceyearly clock change from 2021, with member states required to choose either permanent summer time or winter time. RoSPA is pointing to the
“marked spike in the number of vulnerable road users killed and seriously injured” when the clocks go back as a reason to make BST permanent. According to Department for Transport figures, pedestrian deaths rose from 37 in September 2017 to 46 in October, 63 in November and 50 in December. ‘We know that the clock change kills people’ RoSPA chief executive Errol Taylor said: “Clock changes were first introduced in 1916 to reflect the needs of a nation at war. However, our priority now should be the prevention [of] road accidents that cause serious injury and death. “We know that the clock change kills people. During the working week, casualty rates peak at 8am and 10am and 3pm
and 7pm, with the afternoon peak being higher. Road casualty rates increase with the arrival of darker evenings and worsening weather conditions. “And it is vulnerable road users – such as children on their way home from school and cyclists – who would experience the most benefit. Currently, vulnerable road users have far higher fatality rates per billion passenger miles, and these rates increased for both pedestrians and motorcyclists in 2017. Anything we can do to bring these rates down has to be worth it. “While we respect the views of those that want to keep the current system, we must not lose sight of the fact that lives are at stake.” Daylight Savings Time
(DST) has been compulsory in the EU since 2001 and is aimed at making the internal market work more efficiently while reducing energy costs. But there’s a growing body of evidence suggesting that the energy savings are marginal and the clock changes are having a negative effect on human health. Commission President JeanClaude Juncker said “There is no applause when EU law dictates that Europeans have to change the clocks twice a year. Clockchanging must stop. Member states should themselves decide whether their citizens live in summer or winter time.” As an added benefit, this would bring an end to the twiceyearly routine of trying to figure out how to change the clock in your car…
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FRIDAY 29th March
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NEW SERIES: An attack is made on a police transport carrying seized drugs, leaving three officers dead. Suspicion immediately falls on the head of a criminal syndicate, who is suspected of having police officers on his payroll providing him with information. AC-12 are assigned to investigate and root out the corrupt cops - but realise they are up against their most destructive adversary yet. The return of Jed Mercurio’s police thriller, starring Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure, Martin Compston and Stephen Graham
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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1. Don’t fail to find a way through the mountains (4) 3. A bad role turning out to be delightful (8) 9. Poles in trouble with letter from Greece (7) 10. Stick duck in boat (5) 11. Partially decorates a long room (5) 12. Middleman insolvent by end of year (6) 14. French resort saint found most pleasing (6) 16. Tool for carver or cheat (6) 19. Actors playing for Cuban leader (6) 21. Row about head of ginger cat (5) 24. A little radio signal saying farewell (5) 25. Islanders can rest in resort (7)
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Drop Quotes 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. Your task is to “drop” each of those letters into the appropriate square in each column, until the entire quote is revealed. All punctuation (commas, periods, dashes, etc.) has been removed. Good luck!
21st Mar – 20th Apr The High Priestess New beginnings are in the air, you will find some doors closing and others opening up new opportunities for you. Think carefully before committing time to others now is the time to look after yourself first and regain some of that inner confidence you may have lost lately Lucky Number 03
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You may find it a challenge to keep your temper under control this week as there are those around you who will test your patience. However an older gentleman will step in to help find a solution to these annoyances. Saturday will be your best day to organise some fun Lucky Number 23
Gemini
22nd May – 21th June Six of Swords This is a great time to move ahead with any projects you wish to start or finish, even though you may feel as though you haven’t any time, you will be busy but things will slow down later on in the week and there will be time for you to spend on any personal projects. Lucky Number 34
QUICK CROSSWORD Across 7. Suitable (11) 8. Removal of abuses (6) 9. Indian tent (6) 10. Sea between Greece and Turkey (6) 12. Spanish rice dish (6) 13. Fuss (3) 14. Science of plant life (6) 16. Kidnapper’s demand (6) 18. Sauntered (6) 20. Exaggerate (6) 22. Futility (11)
Down 1. Female horse (4) 2. Resist (6) Copyright © Puzzle Baron March 28, 2019 - Go to www.Printable-Puzzles.com for Hints and Solutions! 3. Scottish New Year celebration (8) 4. Black bird (4) 5. Hang loosely (6) 6. Harem (8) 11. Huge (8) 12. Marine mammal (8) 15. Slumbering (6) 17. Required (6) 19. Profound (4) 21. Twilight (4)
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22nd June – 22nd July Three of Coins There will be some hidden expenses this week so it will be best if you sort out finances before deciding whatever else is to be done this week. An announcement from family will greatly please you and put you in party mood. Keep your money affairs simple and save Lucky Number 05
Leo
23rd July – 22nd Aug The Moon There may be confusion around you caused by other people, let them sort things out themselves and find their own solutions and give yourself a break, sometimes it is kinder to let others become responsible and sort themselves out. You cannot help everyone Lucky Number 13
Virgo
23rd Aug– 22nd Sept The World This is a time for completion in any tasks you have set yourself, and with completion will come a new freedom and a feeling of lightness from within. Everything will feel easier than it has lately, you will be able to enjoy all those small things you haven’t had time for lately Lucky Number 15
Libra
23rd Sept – 22nd Oct The Lovers You need to make time for those personal relationships around you this week, there may be someone close who needs your support just now. A new friendship will prove to be a strong one, but think before you tell secrets as there’s gossip showing around you just now Lucky Number 07
Scorpio
23rd Oct – 21st Nov Queen of Coins It seems your confidence is taking an upturn this week others are there and will praise your efforts. Animals seem to be taking the spotlight you may even find a new pet arriving around you. Write down those new ideas going around your head then progress will come Lucky Number 19
Sagittarius
22nd Nov – 20th Dec Two of Wands Travel is well starred this week if you are not doing any then get some plans in place this is a great time to do this. A friend from overseas will be talking about a visit and they will bring laughter and fun with them. Take time out to relax and enjoy some you time now Lucky Number 42
Capricorn
21st Dec – 19th Jan The Chariot There will be two pathways opening up for you this week, choose wisely and life will become much easier. doesn’t matter too much which path you take as long as you move forward and get your motivation back in gear, the week will end on a high note for you Lucky Number 06
Aquarius
20th Jan – 19th Feb Five of Cups You may find obstacles and delays at the beginning of the week however the second half will flow nicely and you will find yourself in a really good situation. You will also be helping others and that wonderful feeling of a job well done will stay with you for quite a long while Lucky number 12
Pisces
20th Feb – 20th Mar Knight of Wands This is a great time to show the confident flamboyant side of your nature others are watching for your lead, be positive and see others respond to that. Is it time to treat yourself to some new clothes? choose bright colours and go for something different Lucky Number 10
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The sun ain’t shining anymore “Loneliness is a cloak you wear ………”, the opening line from one of the most iconic and well loved, sixties ballads, a classic that’s stood the test of time. ‘The Sun Ain’tGonna Shine Anymore’, was a 1966 UK number 1, for the Walker Brothers and along with ‘Do You Know The Way To San Jose’ formed my earliest musical memories as a kid. So, it was with a tinge of sadness I heard this week, of the death of Scott Walker, whose unusual booming voice, backed by sweeping harmonies sang the lead vocals on the song. Californian, Scott, moved to London in 1964 as part of the three piece Walker Brothers in 1964 and remained there until his death aged 76.
Although, he went on to have a highly successful solo career, he will probably, always be best remembered for his earlier hits with the band. They weren’t brothers and none of them were actually named Walker in real life, but the Walker Brothers dapper, hirsute image earned them heart-throb status in the mid 60’s. In fact, their fanclub once had more members than that of the Beatles. “We would be on stage sometimes for a minute, and this whole gig would be over”, Walker once said of the screaming mania that surrounded them. You’re on my Spotify playlist right now Scott ….RIP
Sixties icon Scott Walker
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Katie Price eating in her underwear to lose weight
In my other life as a Personal Trainer, I’ve stumbled across lots of methods to help encourage my clients to curb their appetites and eat healthier, but now I’ve heard the best one yet. Katie price, otherwise known as Jordan, never one to shy away from taking her clothes off, as we all know, is now apparently being made to eat her food semi-naked to help her lose weight. The model/actress/singer/ celebrity famous for being famous, has released a trailer for her reality show, ‘My Crazy Life’, which airs on a channel called Sky Living (does
anyone actually watch this drivel?) Anyway, the clip reveals how boyfriend, Kris Boyson, has been making her eat dinner in her underwear, in the hopes of lowering her food intake. “The idea is that you won’t eat as much if you eat with no clothes on,” claims Kris, who is also her PT and must be boyfriend number 271. You know what Kris, this method might just work …… ‘Cos if I had to sit and eat a meal sitting opposite Katie Price in her big knickers, I’d probably vomit on the spot and never touch food again.
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More sad news from the music world with the loss of Roger Charlery, aka Ranking Roger, who died at the age of 56 last week. Famous as the frontman of The Beat, Roger had been diagnosed with lung cancer and two brain tumours following a stroke in the
summer of 2018, although he continued to perform with the band. His career saw performances with a host of different acts including Sting and The Clash, but he is best remembered for his hits with The Beat, such as ‘Mirror In The Bathroom’ and
‘Can’t Get Used To Losing You’. Along with other Midland Ska bands like The Specials, The Beat became a mouth piece for the disaffected multi-racial youth of Thatcher’s Britain in the early eighties……..and we loved them for it.
Ranking Roger was the lead singer of The Beat
Jared Leto takes a swig from a hip flask on set Anyone who knows Manchester well, will be very aware, that owing to its geographical proximity close to the Pennines, it rains an awful lot. Perhaps, no one told American actor Jared Leto what to expect when he took on the role of vampire villain Dr Michael Morbius in the upcoming Spiderman spinoff Morbius, which is currently being filmed in the city. An entire street in Manchester’s Northern quarter has recently been turned into a scene from New
York. And naturally, the city welcomed the actors with lots of lovely wet weather, forcing Jared and co-stars Matt Smith and Adria Arjona to walk around with umbrellas when not in character. Must have been pretty chilly on set too, as a snap surfaced of the star, huddled in a doorway, taking a swig from a sizeable hip flask. Don’t blame you mate, most of us would need a litre of whatever you were swigging, if we had to spend a day on any street in the UK.
Little Mix take on Dubai
Every week it seems, the girls from Little Mix use their influence to draw attention to issues that affect the day to day lives of their legions of fans. Whether it be Jesy, filming a BBC documentary on mental health and cyber bullying, or Jade speaking out about how the band were told not to speak out on feminist issues when they first got together. And now, the four piece superstars took on the might of the Dubai government, when they performed at a concert in the country last week. As part of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai has strict laws concerning homosexuality and the promotion of LGBTQ imagery, with people
facing a jail term of up to ten years, but this did not deter the group. Ever since Secret Love Song and Secret Love Song pt. II were released in 2016, the songs have been anthems for the LGBTQ community, with relatable lyrics about having to hide away love. And as Little Mix performed the hit song during a concert in Dubai, lighting up screens surrounding them was the Pride rainbow flag. They’ll probably never get chance to perform in the country ever again, but at least they got to send out a message of support and solidarity to their gay fans in the country ……. Well done girls!!
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WEDNESDAY 3rd April
06:50 Countdown 07:25 Cheers 08:45 Frasier 10:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:40 Everybody Loves Raymond 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: Winter Sun 17:00 A New Life in the Sun 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Extreme Cake Makers 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick 22:00 Married at First Sight 23:00 Mums Make Porn
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07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:10 You’ve Been Framed! 08:35 Emmerdale 09:25 Coronation Street 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20 Superstore 12:15 You’ve Been Framed! 12:45 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed!
07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 09:00 Murder, She Wrote 10:05 Judge Judy 10:35 Judge Judy 11:00 Judge Judy 11:30 Agatha Christie’s Marple 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:55 Heartbeat 19:55 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 23:00 Vera
07:30 Murder, Mystery and 07:00 Good Morning 06:50 Countdown My Family Britain 07:25 Cheers 08:15 Money for Nothing 09:30 Lorraine 07:55 Cheers 09:00 The Great British 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle 08:20 Cheers Sewing Bee Show 08:45 Frasier 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 11:30 This Morning 09:10 Frasier 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live13:30 Loose Women 09:40 Frasier 13:15 Politics Live 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 10:10 Everybody Loves 14:00 The Boss 14:55 ITV News London Raymond 14:45 Tropic of Cancer 15:00 Live: ITV Racing 10:40 Everybody Loves with Simon Reeve 18:00 The Chase: CelebrityRaymond 15:45 This Wild Life Special 11:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen 16:15 The Hairy Builder 19:30 ITV Evening News Nightmares USA 16:45 Wonders of the 20:00 Emmerdale 12:05 Undercover Boss Monsoon 20:30 Tonight USA 17:45 Eggheads 21:00 Emmerdale 13:00 Channel 4 News 18:15 Flog It! 21:30 Australia with Julia 13:05 Come Dine with Me 19:00 Richard Osman’s Bradbury 14:05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It House of Games 22:00 Code Blue: Murder 15:10 Countdown 19:30 Britain in Bloom 23:00 ITV News at Ten 16:00 A Place in the Sun: 20:00 MOTD: The Premier 23:30 ITV News London Summer Sun League Show 23:45 Inside Britain’s 17:00 A New Life in the 20:30 Mortimer and Storms Sun Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 18:00 Four in a Bed
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07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 09:00 Murder, She Wrote 10:05 Judge Judy 10:35 Judge Judy 11:00 Judge Judy 11:30 Agatha Christie’s Marple 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Vera 23:00 Law & Order: UK
07:00 Breakfast 07:30 Murder, Mystery and 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:15 Murder, Mystery and My Family My Family 08:15 Money for Nothing 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:00 Homes Under the 09:00 See Hear Hammer 09:30 Mary Berry’s Quick 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Cooking Coming 10:00 BBC News at Nine 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 12:45 Dom on the Spot 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 14:55 ITV News London 15:00 Judge Rinder 13:15 Bargain Hunt 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 16:00 Tenable 14:00 BBC News at One 12:15 Politics Live 17:00 Tipping Point 14:30 BBC London News 14:00 The Boss 18:00 The Chase: Celebrity 14:45 Doctors 14:45 Tropic of Cancer Special 15:15 Curiosity with Simon Reeve 19:00 ITV News London 16:00 Escape to the 15:45 This Wild Life 19:30 ITV Evening News Country 16:15 The Hairy Builder 20:00 Emmerdale 16:45 Money for Nothing 16:45 Wonders of the 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Britain’s Brightest 17:30 The Repair Shop Monsoon Family 18:15 Pointless 17:45 Eggheads 21:30 Coronation Street 19:00 BBC News at Six 18:15 Flog It! 22:00 The Bay 19:30 BBC London News 19:00 Richard Osman’s 23:00 ITV News at Ten 20:00 The One Show House of Games 23:30 ITV News London 21:00 The Sheriffs Are 19:30 Britain in Bloom 23:45 Peston Coming 20:00 Race Across the 22:00 DIY SOS: The Big World
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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Murder, Mystery and My Family 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Dom on the Spot 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Curiosity 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 The Repair Shop 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Celebrity Painting Challenge
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LA MARINA GOLF SOCIETY @ ALTORREAL A chilly but bright day greeted us on our first visit of the year to Altorreal . A slightly depleted attendance,probably due to the travelling distance to Murcia , meant a faster than usual round was experienced and the Society’s decision to play ‘Ready’golf has contributed greatly to this. A consecutive winner in the Silver group was John Milton with 36 points and another NTP. Winner of the Gold group was Lynn Leigh with a creditable 32 points
Other NTP’S went to John Thompson, Sarah McCabe and Alan Craig. Alas, speedy departure of a couple of winners meant I was unable to get a photo this week. Our next meeting is at Alenda on 4th April , first tee 10.00 at a cost of 50 Euros. List is on the board at the Sports Centre as usual or contact Alan Craig on a100ac@yahoo.co.uk. Our next social function is a Quiz Night on 9th April. Contact Iain Lyall on Iainlyall54@ gmail.com for full details.
Marina Alta Golf Society 25th March 2019 On Monday 25th March 2019, 20 players were present to take part in the Marina Alta Golf Society game at Oliva Nova. There were three ladies and fourteen male members of the society with three guest players all welcoming the change in the weather back to the warm spring like conditions of a week or two ago. Today saw the players in a regular stableford competition and with the Oliva Nova course looking in excellent condition it was up to the players to make the most of it. Before revealing the details of the winner(s) in Monday’s game, I hear tell of an event which took place in last week’s
ALFAZ FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE The Premier League came to a standstill last weekend to accommodate the last International Break before the end of the Season, so it gives us a chance to review what’s happened so far this Season in the 25th Alfaz Fantasy Football League. Up to now, we have had 6 different teams at the Summit. Liverpool 94, Jin’s Dream Team, Peaky Blinders Tarazara and Pauline’s Vodka Army. At the moment the current leaders John’s team Wee Aggies are favourites to win this Season’s A.F.F.L. Based on past History it suggests that the teams with Players left in the F.A.Cup will have a better chance of lifting the most sought after A.F.F.L. Trophy. Out of the top 6 teams, Linda’s Team Tapas & Andrew’s Ballers both have the most left in with 5 Players. It’s worth mentioning that 5 out of 6 have all got Manchester City’s ace Marksman Sergio Aguero in their line-up Andrew Ballers being the exception. Our Mark Carter Ladies Section was dominated in the early stages by Pauline’s Vodka Army but recently Linda’s Team Tapas & Elaine’s team Barbra’s XI have pushed them back into 3rd place. Two other Lady Managers teams enjoyed a brief stay at the Summit and they are Jin’s Dream Team (3 weeks) and Nikki’s
Liverpool 94(1 week). The Junior League has been topsy turvy, to say the least. William & Henry started the campaign of well until they ran out of steam and were caught by Harley’s Ginger Ninjar who held on to the top spot for 9 weeks. Young Ollie’s team Olly F.C. was the next team to take control for the next 10 weeks until William & Henry bounced back last week and took a slight 8 point lead over Ginger Ninjar while poor Olly’s team slipped down to 3rd. This Section will go right down to the wire with only 19 points between the top 4. The Across the Costa’s Golden Boot League looked done and dusted a few weeks ago when Bill’s East Fifers had built up a comfortable lead at the top but that advantage has been slashed to only 6 points by Kevin’s team Two for the Road. This is another League that could down to last day of the Season with only 16 points separating the top 3. Our F.A.Cup League is being dominated by Managers who are Manchester City Fans. Currently, Jimmy’s Nick’s Blues have a 14 point lead over 2 teams Liz’s Cookies Crew and Dave’s team The Hatters. A lot depends on who Pep picks in the closing weeks with a Semi-Final and hopefully, a Cup Final to come will decide this League.
game when a player ( we will call him Mr T ) was teeing up for the 6th hole and made mention of the fact that he was going to lay up on the par three and not go for the green because with the head wind that day and he was concerned the ball would not make it over the barranca which is immediately before the green. An easy swing was made and the ball travelled about 30 meters, “ on well “ was heard before Mr T had another attempt but this time going for the green, this also resulted in the advancement of another 30 meters for the ball. “ Next one will do it “ said Mr T before making his swing only to see the ball land in the barranca
much to the amusement of his playing companions. Little is said of what happened next, but we can all guess as most of us have been there, done that. The Marina Alta Golf Society is a small but friendly group of players who play every Monday at the Oliva Nova course with first Tee time being about 10.40. If you want to join this friendly group of golfers as a guest then a warm welcome will be waiting for you. Anyone interested please contact Denis McVeigh at mcveigh1@hotmail.com or call tel 638401170 or Alan Tissington at alantissington@ gmail.com or call tel 656831893.
Montgo Golf Society 22nd March Today Montgo G S played a Valencian Greensomes Pairs competition, our sponsors were Simon & Stella Fox. We had 12 pairs playing this different golf format which was enjoyed by all. We welcomed 2 new members to Montgo today Will & Sylvia Evans Our winning pair were Steve Crossan & Dave Fotheringham with a net 63.6, Runners up were George Braddick & Heiko Schram with a net 65.8, 3rd place was Roy Jones & Glenys
Pauline’s Vodka Army have been the frontrunners of our newly formed Competition Champion of Champions League but in recent weeks Joe’s Keith Lard F.C. have piled on the pressure and are now only 19 points behind with 9 weeks to go. Looking back on how the Players have fared so far in this Season’s Fantasy League. There have been 103 penalties awarded of which 23 were missed. Manchester United have benefited most with 11. Thirty Own Goals were conceded. Burnley, Wolves, Southampton, Watford & Fulham all put 3 passed their own Keepers. Up to now, 43 Players have been sent for an early bath Leicester City have suffered the wrath of the Referees the most with a total of 5 Players receiving their marching orders. By the way not to tempt fate, Chelsea is the only team yet to have Player dismissed. Obviously, they have not seen much of Referee Mike Dean who has so far flirted 9 Players Off. Top Players so far are Goalkeeper Liverpool’s Alisson who is 1 point ahead of Manchester City’s Ederson.
Cuming with a net 69.0 and 4th place went to Feli Baybut & Ian Bonser with a net 71.4. There were 3 nearest the pins, on the 3rd won by Geoff Willcock 4.12m, 16th Sylvia Evans 2.1m and 2nd shot on
Top Defenders no surprise there Liverpool’s Van Dijk & Robertson with only 1 point between them. In Mid-Field Mo Salah is once again the top Man with a tally of 170 points which makes him the top Fantasy League Player so far this Season. England & Manchester City’s Sterling is the closest to him with 159 points to his name. Up Front is Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero with 152 points followed by Spur’s Harry Kane (149) & Arsenal’s Aubameyang (147). The hidden Gem this Season is Wolves on loan Striker Jimenez who has so far clocked up 143 points and he only cost 3.7 million. 9 of our Fantasy Managers chose him and they have been well rewarded for their intuition. We have 2 Liverpool Players joint top scorers in our Golden Boot League and they are both on 119 points just 7 points in front of England’s new superhero Raheem Sterling. The Draw for our Weekender K.O.Cup 4th Round is now up on our website and will take place this
the 18th won by Glenys & Roy with 2.0m. The Oliva Nova course is looking very good. Next week’s competition is a Stableford sponsored by Nigel Siddall
weekend. Joint- favourites Adam’s Equipo Sin Hombre and Darren’s King Carrakop 023 have avoided one another. Adam’s team will play Simon’s Dump on a Tractor Boy while Dazza’s team will take on Tony Reds Miles Platting Swifts. We have only one Lady Manager left in which is Sharon, so her team Rovers and Out will be flying the Flag for the Girls when they meet one of our top Fantasy League Managers team Wayne’s 3rd Time Lucky. Our lowest ranked team Henry’s Heroes (140th) are up against a team close to them in the League Mitchell’s Kemp United (128th). Good Luck to all the teams taking part in this great Competition. With the finishing line in sight for all the Leaders of the various Leagues, it’s important to stay focused with the Fixture schedule ahead there will be plenty of movement in the final Months of the A.F.F.L.Season so keep an eye on how your team performs in the final run in by visiting our super website.
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BAHRAIN BECKONS The F1 season moves to Bahrain this weekend for the second race of 2019, and for all the talk of a face-off between Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton, it was Valterri Bottas who stole the show earlier this month to win in Melbourne. But the Finn, who picked up his first race win since the last race of the 2017 season, may have poked the bear as Mercedes team-mate Hamilton prepares to strike back in his bid for a sixth world championship title. This weekend the Sakhir Circuit hosts the Bahrain
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Grand Prix in the middle of the desert, and it marks an opportunity for Ferrari to get back to winning ways after a weekend to forget. The Scuderia struggled for pace as Sebastian Vettel was passed by the flying Dutchman Max Verstappen, who brought home a first podium for a Honda-powered car since 2008. But the German will be hoping to secure his fifth win in Bahrain - and Ferrari’s third in a row - to close the gap on Mercedes at the top.
CASEY´S VALSPAR FIRST
England´s Paul Casey became the first man to retain the Valspar Championship after an enthralling final day last Sunday in Florida. Casey, 41, led by one overnight going into the final round, but dropped three shots on the opening nine as a pack of players applied pressure. The Englishman was level with Jason Kokrak at
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eight under on the 18th but the American made bogey, meaning Casey needed a par four at the last to win. He found a bunker off the tee but hit the green from there and two-putted for a first win since last year’s victory. “It feels cool,” said Casey, who made bogey on 17 to fall back to eight under
alongside Kokrak. “It was messy but this course was so difficult and I did make errors. Looking at 72 holes, it was hard work.” Casey’s win means European golfers have won the past three PGA Tour events, following Rory McIlroy’s victory at the Players Championship and Francesco Molinari’s success at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
CONOR CALLS IT QUITS Ireland’s former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor says he has “retired from the sport formally known as ‘Mixed Martial Art’”. The 30-year-old announced his decision on social media on Tuesday. “I wish all my old colleagues well going
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forward,” he added. McGregor’s last fight ended in defeat, when he was beaten by Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018 - the Russian winning the lightweight contest by a fourth-round submission. It was his first fight
in the octagon in two years and the defeat was marred by a postfight brawl which led to both fighters being fined and suspended. Since making his mixed martial arts debut in 2007, former trainee plumber McGregor established himself as one of the sport’s leading fighters.
FIVE-STAR ENGLAND Ten goals in two matches against the Czech Republic and Montenegro have set England off to a flying start in their Euro 2020 qualifying group, with the only minor negative being an early conceded goal in Montenegro on Monday night, as well as the racist chanting of some of the home support-
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ers in Podgorica. England were presented with a test of their confidence and resilience when Montenegro, backed by noisy and passionate support, snatched that early advantage. While Friday’s win at
Wembley had been a romp, England did well in passing a test of their character and ability to respond to such a setback, as well as the offfield abuse. Ross Barkley especially shone on Monday night, whilst Raheem Sterling bagged four goals in the last two matches.
Incidentally, it was the first time that England had scored five goals in consecutive games since 1984. The next qualifying match is at home to Bulgaria in July, but before that, there´s a date in Portugal against the Netherlands on June 6th in the Nations League semi-final.
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Sport Boxing
Friday 15th March
Joe Hughes vs Robbie Davies Jr Sky Sports Action - 20:00 Liam Smith vs Sam Eggington Sky Sports Arena - 20:00
English Football Friday 29th March
Girona v Athletic Bilbao - 21:00 Eleven Sports 1
Premier League Saturday 30th March
Fulham v Man City - 13:30 Crystal Palace v Huddersfield -16:00 Leicester v Bournemouth -16:00 Man Utd v Watford -16:00 Burnley v Wolves -16:00 Brighton v Southampton -16:00 West Ham v Everton -18:30
Sunday 31st March
Cardiff v Chelsea -15:05 Liverpool v Totenham -17:30 Arsenal v Newcastle -21:00
Saturday 9th March
Getafe v Leganes- 13:00 Eleven Sports 1 Celta Vigo v Villarreal - 18:30 Eleven Sports 1 Alaves v Atletico Madrid - 20:45 Eleven Sports 1
Sunday 31st March
Sevilla v Valencia - 16:05 Eleven Sports 1 Real Madrid v Huesca -20:45 Eleven Sports 1 and ITV 4
Formula 1 Bahrain Bahrain China Shanghai Azerbaijan Baku Spain Catalunya Monaco Monte Carlo Canada Montreal France Paul Ricard Austria Red Bull Ring Great Britain Silverstone Germany Hockenheim Hungary Hungaroring Belgium Spa Italy Monza Singapore Marina Bay Russia Sochi Japan Suzuka Mexico Mexico City USA Americas Brazil Interlagos Abu Dhabi Yas Marina
31 Mar 14 Apr 28 Apr 12 May 26 May 9 Jun 23 Jun 30 Jun 14 Jul 28 Jul 4 Aug 1 Sep 8 Sep 22 Sep 29 Sep 13 Oct 27 Oct 3 Nov 17 Nov 1 Dec
English Football Friday 29th March
West Brom v Birmingham - 21:00 Sky Sports Football
Saturday 30th March
Aldershot v AFC Fylde - 13:35 BT SPORT Middlesbrough v Norwich - 18:30 Sky SPorts Football
Sunday 31st March
Portsmouth v Sunderland - 15:30 Sky Sports Football
Golf
Friday 29th March
Hero Indian Open 2019 Sky Sports Golf - 06:30 WGC-Dell Match Play 2019 Sky Sports Golf - 13:00
Saturday 30th March
Hero Indian Open 2019 Sky Sports Golf - 06:30 WGC-Dell Match Play 2019 Sky Sports Golf - 13:00
ALL TIMES GIVEN ARE SPANISH TIME
CHAMP´S HAT-TRICK BID
The 2019 MotoGP championship moves to South America this weekend for round two at Argentina’s Termas de Rio Hondo in what tends to be an eventful circuit for Spain´s world champion, Marc Marquez. The Spaniard is the only rider to win twice in Argentina, and after being satisfied with the opener in Qatar, he seems to be the man to beat
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this Sunday. After the first race in Qatar, Italy´s Andrea Dovizioso leads the field ahead of Marquez with Britain´s Cal Crutchlow third. From 2014 to 2017, Marquez started from pole in Argentina, and in both 2014 and 2016 the reigning Champion took the win.
But in 2015. the Spaniard clashed with Valentino Rossi and also crashed in 2017, both he and then team-mate Dani Pedrosa both slid out of contention – Marquez from the lead. Then last year, Marquez failed to score after gaining three penalties, and being involved with another collision with Rossi into the bargain!
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BACK TO BUSINESS
AFTER CUP competitions and Euro 2020 international qualifiers, it´s a return to the bread and butter stuff this weekend of the Premier League title chase. The two horse battle at the top between Liverpool and Manchester City sees Klopp´s Reds two points clear of the champions, but the Blues do have a game in hand. The fixtures tomorrow give City a perfect opportunity
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to pile on the pressure as they have the luxury of going first with a lunchtime kick-off at Craven Cottage at secondbottom Fulham, who are doomed to Championship football next season. Liverpool will have to wait until late Sunday afternoon, as they welcome third-placed Tottenham to Anfield, The battle for Champions
League slots takes in Arsenal, fourth in the table, hosting Newcastle on Monday night, whilst fifth-placed Manchester United have a Saturday afternoon clash with Watford. With Huddersfield and Fulham relegation-bound, six teams, as the table stands, are realistically involved in trying to avoid joining them, with third-bottom Cardiff City at home to Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
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