Weekender Alicante South Issue 064

ISSUE 064 - Friday 5th October 2018 South Alicante & Murcia

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PROTEST MEETING ENGLISH speakers in the San Miguel de Salinas area have been invited to a meeting this coming Monday(October 8th) about controversial plans for an open-cast gypsum mine covering 1,400 hectares in the area.

by Alex Trelinski

The session has been organised by the San Miguel Arcángel Residents Association, who staged a meeting for Spanish speakers last month to show their concerns over the project.

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The Association claim that the mine would seriously damage tourism; lose work for farmers; destroy the flora and fauna of the area; and cause a drop in property prices.

Plans submitted by the company to the Valencian Government

outline an area stretching from the Camino de la Balsa to the urbanisations at Ciudad de la Comunicaciones and Torre Estrella, ending up close to La Pedrera reservoir and heading to the edge of the CV-95 just outside San Miguel itself.

The English language meeting will be held at at the Arcángel group office in San Miguel on Calle 19 de Abril 47 (next to the Spar supermarket) from 10.15 this Monday morning, with attendees having a chance to sign a petition opposing the plans.

REMEMBERING JACK

by Alex Trelinski

ALMOST 300 cyclists recently took part in a special memorial ride in tribute to 21-year-old Jack Swift, who died last month in an accident in the Algorfa area.

FULL STORY ON PAGE 3

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The Finance Tour returns to the Costa Blanca! ask their questions direct to companies they knew and trusted from when they lived in the UK.

By Tracy Storer Senior Partner Chorus Financial The Finance Tour is returning to the Costa Blanca for the third time in October, and I thought it would be helpful to take a look back at the last tour to give people a flavour of what to expect.

Firstly I should point out that the feedback we have received on both tours was overwhelmingly positive, with attendees particularly focussing on how refreshing it was to be able to

Over the 2017 tour and May 2018, we had questions covering a wide range of financial concerns for Brits living here in Spain. Questioned ranged from how to invest safely and tax efficiently here in Spain, right up to more complex areas like Trust and Succession Planning for Spanish residents with UK based beneficiaries. Naturally a lot of questions also focussed on pension planning, and having a representative from a trusted UK pension company on the tour proved extremely useful.

and James Hay Partnership who are Pension trustees, followed by an open Q+A session. Afterwards there will be hot drinks and the chance to speak directly with our presenters and local experts.

Attendance is essential for anyone seeking financial advice on investments, pension transfers, tax, succession planning, along with generic legal and tax advice relevant to your life here in Spain. For those with existing investments, including QROPS and Spanish bonds, you’ll discover how crucial changes to your underlying investments can strip away fees by as much as 75% and vastly improve returns.

The tour offers an essential opportunity for British expats to hear from trusted ‘household-name’ institutions who directly look after the finances of over 25 million people.

Cut out the middle man, and ask those vital questions direct to the big UK Visiting 5 popular venues on the institutions who have designed savings, Costa Blanca this October, attendance is investment and pension solutions free, but booking early is recommended specifically for British expats here in due to limited availability.

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–Las Colinas Golf Resort -Orihuela Costa

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• 30th October, 4:00 pm.

– Montiboli, Villajoyosa

• 31st October, 11:00 am.

–Viva Espanña, Oliva/Gandía

• 31st October, 4:00 pm.

– Carrasco, Jvea

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COLLAPSE REMEMBERING CONTINUED JACK

Friendly thanks

FROM FRONT PAGE FIVE FAMILIES hit by the partial collapse of a duplex property in Playa Flamenca over a week ago, have praised the strong community spirit in the area, after a local bar raised over a thousand euros to help them.

The Friendly Bar at the Citrus commercial centre sprung into action after the collapse on Calle Limon in the Laguna II residential area, and quickly raised 1060 euros through raffles and collections.

FROM FRONT PAGE

by Alex Trelinski

A spokesman for the four British families and one Indian family thanked everybody for their help and said that the response from local people had been “brilliant”.

Two British nationals were taken to Torrevieja Hospital for treatment after the partial collapse on Wednesday September 26th, with the affected families having to move to temporary accommodation.

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ALMOST 300 cyclists recently took part in a special memorial ride in tribute to 21-year-old Jack Swift, who died last month in an accident in the Algorfa area.

As reported previously in The Weekender, Jack was heading home on the CV935 after a training ride, when a vehicle overtook him as he was turning close to the Algorfa hotel, and drove into the side of his bicycle.

Jack was a keen cyclist

by Alex Trelinski

and was a member of the Cyclogical group for over a year, who organised the memorial ride from the Cyclogical shop in Quesada, which took in one of his favourite routes going to Vistabella and Torremendo, before returning to Bar Salou in Benijofar.

A collection was made for Jack’s family, and people can still contribute at the Cyclogical shop in Quesada.

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A century and a half for child abuse

Brit In Murder Quiz

A BRITISH man, who has already been charged over the disappearance of a Latvian woman from a Costa del Sol night club, has been arrested for suspected attempted murder.

36-year-old Craig Porter from Liverpool allegedly stole a car from a group of Spaniards in Estepona before hitting one of them and driving off.

Porter was detained after

Drunk in a trunk

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by Alex Trelinski

being intercepted by police while travelling in a speeding car.

He and two other Brits had no identification papers on them, and whilst they were being processed, officers discovered that an arrest warrant had been issued over August’s incident in Estepona.

Porter has also had his

passport confiscated since the end of 2014 over his alleged involvement in the disappearance of Agnese Klavina.

The 30-year-old Latvian was last seen in September 2014 at the Aqwa Mist club in Marbella, with prosecutors seeking 12 year jail terms for Porter and Wesley Capper for her kidnapping.

Her body has never been discovered.

by Alex Trelinski

Latvian-born Agnese Klavina went missing after leaving the Aqwa Mist nightclub in Costa del Sol

A man had a novel approach to avoid being breathalysed after being stopped by police - he wrapped himself in a blanket and locked himself in the boot of his car. The incident happened in Guadalajara (La

Mancha) when the vehicle was stopped after local police noticed it was being driven erratically. Initially the suspect tried to drive off but then decided to take the unusual evasive action.

However the ruse was short

lived as the police broke into the car through a window and ejected the man.

He still refused to take the breath test but based on the police observations he has been charged with dangerous driving and driving under

the influence of alcohol. His troubles are unlikely to stop there as apparently he is a Bulgarian national in Spain illegally. He was also carrying an 18cm knife and box cutter, something else the police are keen to question him about.

PROSECUTORS in a Valencian child abuse case have asked for a jail sentence of 150 years if a man is found guilty of attempted child sex abuse involving well over 300 children. The court has heard how he preyed on children who were vulnerable or needed money, grooming them online using the Tuenti and WhatsApp messaging services.

The crimes date back to 2013 when the man opened a number of false profiles to start his scheme. He contacted 365 minors aged between 12 and 17, offering payments of €200 to €300 for sex acts and more for full sex. On one occasion he offered a child €1,000 to stay with him for a week and discussed the idea of the same child having sex with third parties for money.

Most of the victims turned down his sexual offers but four girls aged between 14 and 16 started having sex with him after he arranged to house them in Onda and Burriana, both in Castellon province. He also started hiring the girls out to other people for payment, money he kept a large cut off for his “services”.

When the man’s scheme came to light he was arrested and has been in provisional detention awaiting trial for five years. The case is being heard in Castellon Crown Court.

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Strike misery

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by Alex Trelinski

RYANAIR was forced to cancel over 80 flights to and from Spain last Friday due to a strike called by cabin crew staff across six countries.

The walkout meant that half of the low-cost carrier’s Spanish services were scrapped, with 10 services to and from Alicante-Elche airport grounded, whilst 18 flights in and out of Valencia were also grounded.

870 cabin staff in Spain took part in the strike over their work contracts, with unions not ruling out the possibility of having a walkout every month until their

Game of Thrones

nuptials a viral smash

demands are met.

Ryanair has also courted controversy by refusing to pay any compensation to passengers who had

Several workers lose limbs in a horrific accident

their flights cancelled, stating that the strike is an “exceptional circumstance”, which means they are not responsible for any damages.

FOUR workers in a Valencian factory had to have hands and fingers amputated after a twenty-ton piece of machinery fell on them.

The horrific incident occurred just before midnight on Sunday at a metal stamping company in Naquera, near Valencia City. The equipment, described as a hydraulic press, fell for reasons which are currently undisclosed.

This was the same stand that the company took in July, when another cabin crew strike led to a wave of cancellations.

by Simon Russell

Two of the factory workers were trapped by the fall and fire crews were called out.

In a complex operation, the rescuers needed to use a forklift truck to lift the metal.

In a terrible catalogue of injuries, a man aged 25 lost a hand and several fingers required amputation. Another man aged 55 lost several fingers

A Spanish couples Game of Thrones-themed wedding has been a major hit on social networks after guests started sharing footage. Antonio and Anabel, both from Jerez, tied the knot in Andalusia where much of the cult series was filmed. As they walked to the altar they were greeted with and has severe hand injuries while a third man also had to have several fingers amputated and suffered what has been described as “catastrophic” arm injuries. The fourth victim was a woman aged 30 who had to have both hands amputated and also suffered severe shock. All the victims were transferred to La Fe and Levante Hospitals. Reasons behind the accident are unclear

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raised swords from guests who were dressed as soldiers and other characters from the series. The bride was dressed in traditional white - and so was the groom, her as Daenerys Targaryen and him as King of the Seven Kingdoms. at this stage but a full enquiry is sure to follow.

In a bad day for industrial accidents in the Valencian Community, a man died in Alicante after a concrete block crushed him while he was working at a site in the Benalua district. An ambulance was called but they could only confirm the man’s death; he has not been named and was aged 32.

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Roadside riddle

THE GUARDIA CIVIL has recovered over 234 thousand euros of notes after a motorist spotted the cash scattered by the side of a motorway in central Spain.

Officers are now trying to find out who the money belongs to, after finding

the notes next to the A4 motorway in Tembleque near Toledo.

The Guardia had been running a checkpoint on the motorway and were told by one of the motorists they had pulled over about the cash.

The working theory is

that the notes were thrown out of a car window by someone who feared he was going to be stopped and would not be able to explain where they had come from.

Guardia officers swept up the cash before it was taken to a local bank to be counted.

Ton up on a scooter THE police have been able to identify a man who was filmed travelling at speeds of up to 100 km on the hard shoulder of the main road when driving an electric twowheeled scooter. A motorist filmed the incident on the V-32 at Sagunt and his own speedometer confirmed the

by Simon Russell

speed of the scooter, which is not allowed on this type of public road.

Presumably to avoid identification the man was also wearing a mask, bizarrely the alien creature from the “Predator” movie. He had a

passenger standing with him on the vehicle, at first thought to be a child but now confirmed as an adult female. The culprit is said to be a 32-year-old local man who is now likely to face charges for road safety crimes. Unsurprisingly, the video footage has gone viral on social networks.

New scooter laws announced

VALENCIA City is set to announce several new sets of laws and guidelines in measures to regulate the growing number of electric scooters in the city. The vehicles will be banned from pedestrian pavements and their

by Simon Russell

speed restricted to 30 km.

Users will have to stick to cycle lanes and will require lights and an audio warning device such as a horn or buzzer. However, the use of helmets is not

mandatory, a move which had been expected. The city council is currently in an ongoing dispute with Lime, a company that hires out electric scooters which account for many of the vehicles in the capital.

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Convicted rapist strikes again

A man who was out of jail on a licence while serving an 18-year jail sentence for rape attacked and stabbed a young woman in Valencia City last week. The incident occurred at about 11 pm on Gran Via Fernando when without warning he grabbed the 23-year-old from behind and stabbed her in the neck.

Luckily the wound was shallow and missed her

by Simon Russell

artery; she then managed to fight him off and run away.

A passer-by witnessed the scene and called the police who sent several patrols to the area. One patrol waited with the injured woman until an ambulance arrived while the other officers searched for the attacker.

For whatever reason he

Extended Options THE CABINET in Madrid has extended the drought decree for the Segura basin in the Vega Baja and Murcia regions for a further year.

The decree will continue to allow the national government to take emergency measures, if needed, through to the end of September 2019 to deal with water supplies.

The reduction of rainfall over the last four years has led to the large reduction in reservoir capacity in the area, but nevertheless supplies have been maintained.

Late last year, there was a threat of rationing for businesses, and local councils were ordered to produce emergency plans required under the drought decree

had not gone far and was apprehended chatting to a couple he had approached.

When questioned he admitted to carrying out the assault, saying he was trying to replicate a scene he had watched in a pornographic movie. His victims’ wounds are not life threatening according to a statement released by the police.

Detained after a decade on the run A Spaniard who was described as one of the most wanted men in Europe has been arrested in Salamanca (Castilla y Leon). Esteban Vacas was found guilty of the rape of his partner’s daughter, a minor, but absconded before his jail sentence started.

The 49-year old’s disappearance precipitated a Europe wide manhunt but no trace had been seen of him since 2006.

by Simon Russell

The Ministry of the Interior has been posting regular notices on platforms such as Twitter asking the public to be vigilant and contact the police if they saw anyone matching Vacas’ description. It has not yet been disclosed what led the authorities to the fugitive’s hideout in the Nicar area of Salamanca.

Students learning rules of the road THE Local Police in Alcoy has started the mammoth task of teaching all compulsory age schoolchildren in the municipality about road education. There are about 4,000 students of pre-school, primary and secondary school age spread over 18 education centres in the city. Contents differ depending on the age of the children, with infant and primary school kids learning about traffic signs, safety when walking and zebra crossings among other things.

With secondary school

pupils, the training will cover cycling, moped safety, how to help traffic accident victims and general adult road safety.

Usually, the police will go to the various schools to give their lessons.

Domestic Beating ORIHUELA police rushed to the aid of a woman who had been beaten up by her partner.

Two patrols went to the village of La Murada, after a resident called the police, having heard screaming and death threats.

Officers arrested a man, with reports suggesting that she had suffered a “severe beating”.

The victim of domestic violence was taken to the Vega Baja Hospital in Orihuela.

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Easyjet blasted for stopping mum breastfeeding BUDGET airline Easyjet has been criticised for stopping a mother from breastfeeding on a flight to Spain. Therapist Kelly Edgson-Payne was told that she had to stop feeding her son during take-off, despite the firm’s own website saying mothers are welcome to breastfeed at any time. She was told she could feed the child later in the flight but she would need to be discrete about it.

Kelly said on many flights the practice was encouraged during taking off as it settles

the baby. The male attendant who asked her to stop spoke to a colleague who later apologised to Kelly, saying he had been mistaken. The family, two adults and four children, had paid extra to book seats next to each other so there was never any chance of her feeding next to a stranger. Kelly has been offered a ₤25 voucher by Easyjet, but she said it was more important that their staff were aware of both the law and the companies own guidelines.

Happy ending in horse drama

FIRE-FIGHTERS were called out to a rural area in Valencia after a horse had fallen in an underground water tank and become trapped. The incident happened in Molino de l’Amor and a troop from Requena attended the scene, joined by a vet and local police.

The call came at about 7 pm

A woman has asked how a man who has been found guilty of sexually assaulting her is still allowed to live in the same apartment block as she does, a situation causing her “grave anxiety”.

The man assaulted her four years ago and was found guilty at the original trial and has lost two subsequent appeals. He has been sentenced to two years in jail and issued with a restraining order against his victim. However he has launched yet another appeal and, pending this hearing, his sentence remains on hold.

His parents live in the building and despite the restraining order he visits them every day and often stays over, a situation the police seem unprepared to take any action on. The victim said that to add insult to injury she has had to pay lawyers’ fees while the defendant has been able to use the free services of an ex-officio lawyer. and when the brigade arrived the animal was extremely agitated while the operation was further complicated by the fading light. However after around four hours, the horse was safely winched out using a large crane - the vet examined the creature and declared it unhurt.

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PROPERTY taxes in Torrevieja are not going up next year, according to Torrevieja council, who confirmed that the 2018 rate will be maintained.

The IBI/Suma figure will be seven point five per cent lower compared

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to the 2016, in an announcement made by finance councillor, Jose Hurtado.

A mistake in the calculation of the 2017 budget has led to the authority producing a new economic plan, leading to more money left over in the council coffers.

Green giants get the chop TWO 17 metre tall pine trees located in the playground of a school in Sax had to be chopped down for safety reasons last week. The pair were planted 80 years ago but their condition has been deteriorating for the last few years. The council had previously tried to save them by strengthening them with steel cables but a recent survey decided that a strong wind could cause them to topple.

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They were cut down on a weekday, meaning that there was some disruption at the school, the Cervantes de Sax. Local roads were also closed while the work was carried out. 80 years may seem a good lifespan for a tree but some pines are amongst the oldest living things on the planet, an estimated 5,000 years old.

Double corpse mystery

AN autopsy is being carried out to try and determine the cause of death of a father and son in the Valencian town of Casinos.

The badly decomposed bodies of the 80 and 45-yearold were discovered by a drug addict who had entered the house. The man who made the discovery had an

associate report the find as he had a police record and did not want to get involved, say the police.

Both the deceased worked in the agricultural industry but their house is located in an urban area. When interviewed neighbours said they had not seen either for some time.

A police spokesman said

that the property was full of farm equipment and rubbish.

Apparently, the younger man was well known in the town and recorded music videos in a local club as a part-time job. It is not clear why no-one thought to report the pair as missing; the police think they may have been dead for up to two months.

Forklift Machete attack Horror in Dolores A 38-year-old man died on Sunday, after being crushed by a forklift truck as he was working in a fruit and vegetable warehouse in Dolores.

The South American national had lived in the Vega Baja town for a number of years, and for reasons unknown, was trapped by the machine that keeled over onto of him.

Paramedics were unable to revive him, with the Guardia Civil investigating the accident at the Hortofrutícola Tres Puentes company.

A man wielding a huge machete was recorded threatening a 25-year-old man in a Barcelona street as he lay injured begging for mercy.

The attack happened last Friday morning in the Ravel district of the Catalan

capital, with footage showing the shirtless and barefoot knifeman looking over the man on the floor, before walking away.

The victim was taken to hospital in a serious condition, whilst authorities launched a hunt for the attacker.

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An unpaid bill leads to police assault A Colombian man who refused to pay a hotel bill on the basis that he was “leaving the country tomorrow so it doesn’t matter” has landed himself in jail after assaulting a police officer. The incident occurred in Valencia city after the man tried to pay with a credit card that had previously been used fraudulently in Madrid. The hotel manager had been contacted by the police when the card came up on their system and two

agents went to the hotel to interview the man.

When confronted the 26-year-old asked to go to the bathroom. An agent accompanied him and the man head-butted the officer, breaking his nose. He was restrained and arrested and faces charges of assault and fraud while further charges may well follow. It is also believed that he tried to snatch the weapon of the officer he assaulted.

are two holidays coming up next week, on the 9th and 12th of October. Tuesday is a holiday across the Valencian Community while Friday is a national day off. Shops, town hall offices and banks etc. will be closed on both days while most supermarkets will also be shut. Stores in certain shopping centres and the odd one in towns may be open but it is best to check first. If Tuesday or Friday is your town’s market day it will probably not be going ahead but in many cases will be held a day earlier - again best to check. Monday may be a “puente” or bridging days for some schools, but this will be

Tuesdays “Dia de Valencia” celebrates the region’s autonomy back in 1238 when Rey Jaume freed Valencia City from the Moorish rule. There will be celebrations of this in many towns and a major timetable of events in Valencia City. Friday’s “Fiesta Nacional de España” commemorates Christopher Columbus first stepping foot in America’s.

This day has caused some controversies in recent years due to its colonial roots and there are regular calls for it to be changed. It is also Armed Forces Day and there will be a large programme of military parades in Madrid.

Holidays on the horizon JUST a reminder that there determined at town hall level.

POLICE are beginning to put together the tragic details of a road accident that led to the death of a 52-year-old woman at the hands of a hit and run driver. The incident happened on Avenida Pío XII in Valencia City on Monday when the woman and a friend were crossing the street on their way to return some goods to a shop. Although witnesses say that the woman was crossing when she was permitted to a car, going at speed, jumped a red light hit her and drove

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off. Her friend had paused to check her mobile phone; an action which the police say probably saved her life.

CCTV footage led the police to a car in nearby Villar del Arzobispo which was being driven by a man in his fifties who was described as being disoriented. It turns out that he has schizophrenia and other mental issues and is supposed to be subject to various driving restrictions

due to these conditions. Apparently, he had gone out to buy a lottery ticket and when informed that he had probably killed someone during the trip he seemed “indifferent” and even asked if he could be released to go and buy his ticket.

The man has been detained and is being examined by doctors who believe he may have stopped taking his medication. His victim was treated by an emergency team at the scene but she died as a result of her injuries before she could be hospitalised.

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Horder’s folly 16 PEOPLE, including a four-year-old boy, had to be treated for smoke inhalation, after a fire broke out in a room full of rubbish in a Cartagena apartment block.

The blaze broke out on Friday morning in the second floor flat on Ronda de Ferrol, with witnesses reporting a minor explosion.

Cartagena council sources said that the flat belonged to three brothers, one of whom was a man who had psychological problems.

He suffers from Diogenes Syndrome, which is a condition characterised by

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extreme self-neglect and involves the compulsive hoarding of garbage.

A neighbour said that he was obsessed with bringing “every piece of rubbish” into his flat that he spotted on the street, whilst another neighbour told journalists that he burnt a rubbish bin on the stairwell two years ago.

The local police led the evacuation of the eight storey building last Friday, with their efforts being hindered by the toxic fumes

that billowed out of the blazing flat.

Two officers needed treatment, with firefighters bringing the incident under control within half an hour, as some families higher in the building were told to stay put because of the smoke.

A 50-year-old woman was reported to be in a serious condition as a result of the fumes, whilst some residents reported significant damage to some of their properties because of the fire, including a woman who lived below the burnt-out flat.

Illegal journeys to Torrevieja

FIVE illegal immigrants were arrested by the Guardia Civil on Sunday, after they were found wandering the streets of Torrevieja.

They had landed in two small boats at Cala Redonda in Pilar de la Horadada in the early hours of the morning, having made the dangerous journey from North Africa.

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A whole wave of landings took place last weekend, mainly further south in the Murcia region off Cartagena, and also in Almeria Province.

The five men who landed at Cala Redona were given a medical check by the Cruz Roja, who found them

to be in good health, with authorities then starting the process of launching deportation proceedings.

At least nine boats are said to have landed in Alicante Province over the last fortnight, with two empty vessels being discovered in the La Mata area of Torrevieja last week.

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Business & Finance

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A Place in the Sun Live – our experience –

Sun Lawyers would like to thank all the interested parties that stopped by at our stand at the Place in the Sun Live exhibition in Birmingham. With a increase in numbers of 5% from last year, it is clear that the British people still have their heart on buying in Spain. The Sun Lawyers team had a chance to show off their expert knowledge on property purchases, relocation, together with other legal matters, regarding Spain.

Pressure was on for advice to beat the approaching Brexit deadline; we had queues at the stand on Saturday that we had never seen previously. Our team found people were brushing aside any fears they may have and moving ahead,

Potential property buyers kept us busy asking questions on all aspects of legal matters in Spain, and when would be the right time to buy. Sun Lawyers will be continuing their association with Place in the Sun into 2019 and we look forward to providing you

There was plenty of interest for the Costa Blanca, with Murcia & Almeria following closely behind, Spain being a key focal point.

MAY STANDS FIRM

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UK PRIME MINISTER Theresa May told the Conservatives that her Brexit plans were in the national interest, as she closed their annual conference in Birmingham on Wednesday.

Pursuing “our own visions of the perfect Brexit” could lead to “no Brexit at all,” she warned delegates.

Mrs May said she believed “our best days lie ahead of us”, adding: “Don’t let anyone tell you we don’t have what it takes.”

The Tory conference was dominated by Brexit, with former foreign secretary Boris Johnson launching a fresh broadside against her Chequers plan for trade with the EU. May once again ruled out a second Brexit vote in her speech, saying that it would be undemocratic:“A second referendum would be a politicians’ vote.

Think of what it would do to democracy… Politicians telling people they got it wrong and to vote again.”

The Prime Minister stated that she wouldn’t allow Northern Ireland to remain in the EU in order to avoid a hard border.

She added that the UK

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SPANISH RESIDENCY Register as a resident As an EU citizen you must register as a resident if you plan on living in Spain for more than 3 months.

If you are here for a total of 183 days in a calendar year then you are classed as being a tax resident of Spain and should be registered as resident.

You should register in person at the Oficina de Extranjeros (immigration office) in the province where you live or at the designated police station.

You will be required to provide documents to support your application which currently is: • •

• • • •

NIE - your foreigner’s tax number The form S1 if you are a pensioner, SIPP card or proof of private health insurance Confirmation of payment for the residencia in the bank The completed residency application form Passport Proof of income

By Christina Brady BLACKTOWER Financial Management

You must be able to demonstrate that your life in Spain is financially sustainable. You will be expected to show bank statements that cover the previous three months and that you have a monthly income of above €800 per person.

There has been some confusion recently about the length of time a residencia applies. If you are a member of an EU country then your residencia does not need to be renewed. If you are not, then renewal is every five years.

If you have come to Spain to work then your employer should provide you with uncertificado de vidalaboral – which is proof that you have work here.

Older residence certificates are larger (A4 size) but are still valid. You do not need to apply for a credit-card-sized certificate unless your circumstances change (for example your address) or unless you want to.

If you are under pensionable age then you must have proof of health insurance if you are not on contract to work. The insurance must cover everything and you may also need to show proof of payment.

There are local health schemes in many parts of Spain that might be an alternative.

The Spanish authorities will issue you with a credit-card-sized residence certificate with your: • • • •

name address nationality NIE number (Número Identificación Extranjero) • date of registration

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After you have been registered as a resident for five years, you can apply for a certificate of permanent residence in Spain. You will be issued with a similar credit card size Residence Certificate, but it will additionally state that you are a permanent resident (residentepermanente).

For those that obtained their residency card before the 29th of March 2014 and have been living in Spain since then, it will be easy to obtain a permanent residency card if they do not have one yet. Please, check if your residency card is named as “residentecomunitario” (EU citizen resident) or “residentecomunitariopermanente” (Permanent EU citizen resident).

Blacktower Financial Management Ltd is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority and is registered with the DGS.

Below you will find examples of “residentecomunitariopermanente”, in the two current formats.

If you have “Residentecomunitariopermanente” on your residence card, this means that you already have permanent residence and no further action is required.

Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ residency-requirements-in-spain If you would like to talk to me about investments, pension or wealth management please contact me by email christina. brady@blacktowerfm.com or call me on 658 892 330. Website: www.blacktowerfm. com Blacktower Financial Management has been established for over 32 years and have worked with clients through the good and the bad times, offering sound independent advice, we will be by your side both now and in the future.

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JOBSWORTH FOOL

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WATCH THE BIRDIE A SUSPECTED car thief got more than he bargained for when the vehicle’s owner spotted him in it, challenged him and took his photo.

The silver Ford Fiesta was taken from Bournemouth at the start of last month after its key was stolen from a house.

The woman saw her car the next day parked two streets away with two men sitting inside it.

She confronted them and of managed to get a photo ay. aw ran y one before the

Dorset Police, which hass thi ly on released the image one any to ing eal week, is app e who knows the thief to com forward.

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eet – fruit cremes, ONE of the great sw colate, and toffees cho chocolate tin mysteries and fudge. They say has been solved by that each tub is broadly those over Nestle split into thirds, with a Quality Street boxes third dedicated to each that will be flying off sweet category. the shelves in the runThat’s why you up to Christmas both will often find there here, and back in the are many Strawberry UK. lights – because it’s I love the Green Dee of just two fruit on Triangle but there also cremes. The reason seems to be so few you will find so few of them, compared Green Triangles is that to an abundance of it’s one of five in the Strawberry Delights:- ‘chocolates’ category. equally nice, by the I will sleep a lot way! ter knowing that fact, Nestle has said bet ugh to be honest, I tho that Quality Street tend to be a Roses or tins are made up of Heroes man myself. three different types of

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CIVIL AKER WEST B EXTENSION

HETEROSEXUAL Court unanimously ruled couples in England and Wales in fav our of Rebecca Steinfeld will be able to choose to hav Charles Ke a civil partnership rather tha e and n who launched their idan, get married. own The British government legal bid to be allowed to says the move will provid have a civil partnership. greater security for unmarriede The court said that the Civil Partnership Act 2004 - which couples and their families.

And it will address the only applies to same-sex “imbalance” that allows couples - was incompatible with the European Conventio same-sex couples to ent n er on Human Rights. a civil partnership or get The Scottish government married - a choice denied to is also carrying out heterosexual consultation on allowin a c o u p l e s . g m i xe d - s ex The current couples system was to found in June to enter into civil be in breach of partnerships European law. afte r The the Supreme ruling.

d time on her hands, an WHAT would Paul reports in the UK press ith Hollywood and Prue Lews suggest that uses her ne the of de ma violent have st skills to win over that serial killer Rose We a prisoners that want to has won the first prize inst? harm her because of the prison “Bake-Off conte no vile crimes committed by Clearly, there were nd Fred. the her and her husba nvicted “soggy bottoms” in ’s co s Rose wa 64-year-old murderere, of 10 murders back in cak e ng pretty Victoria spo the 1995, and for she can which was voted y, od ryb eve s much best by her fellow felonw continue to be the “Star Lo son Pri P the at HM Baker” every week for as g lon Newton. so , rest of her life West is said to love it’s behind bars! s ha she y arl baking, as cle

DIG B Y ´S N EW JOB

GUIDE DOGS are of fantastic for helping atta dogs after being that a real bond visually impaired folk to he cked by a stray when has become to be was 12. formed between live as normal a life as Ent possible, but what do you bee er Digby, who has the new duo, but do if you have a life-long ma n training for his new another year of full ster over the last year trai fear of dogs? ning will be needed. in Now It’s simple. You just get wil North Yorkshire, and you might a two-foot tall American mo l help Mohammed wonder where Digby will p the fl oor and load his live miniature horse called wa shing machine, as well tim once he moves in fullDigby instead! e with Mohammed? as accompanying him That’s all taken care 24-year-old BBC the railway station for to his of, as the little horse wil producer Mohammed delay commute. l have his own stable in the Salim Patel from Dig by’ s trai ner and gar Blackburn got frightened ow ner, Katy Smith, says the den, but who will do cleaning out?

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Pets & Wildlife

5 top tips for training dogs

ARC - PUPPIES & KITTIES NEEDING HOMES THOMAS This lovely boy is 18 months old, he has been neutered. He is pure marmalade ginger with yellow eyes, very affectionate and playful and would be a lovely addition to a family.

From pooches to puppies, Dobermans and Great Danes to Labradoodles and Corgis, Britain is a bona fide nation of animal lovers, and K9s are one of our favourites of all pets. It’s just a shame so many people have such difficulty keeping their furry friends under control.

Shocking stories about dogs gone wild aside, it’s safe to say that the vast number of owners do struggle to keep their best friend in check at all times. This is unsurprising, because irrespective of how housebroken they are, we’re still talking about a species of animal here, with wildly different behavioural and social

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tendencies than we twolegged creatures have instilled into ourselves. As such, if they want to run off and chase that bird, then chances are they will try to do just that. It’s in their nature.

Nevertheless, a poorly trained dog is no good, and can easily become something of an embarrassment.

Whether that’s going to the toilet in inappropriate places or running riot in the pub, there’s no denying we’ve all seen it happen, and as any expert will tell you, the solution isn’t particularly easy. Successfully passing on obedience and good behaviour takes time and commitment, but don’t be put off - follow these simple rules and you won’t go too far wrong.

Show them what it means to be a good leader Dogs are highly perceptive and have a pack mentality.

Set an example for how you want the animal to

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behave, in order for them to learn and replicate that.

Walks must involve discipline Particularly important with puppies. In order to ensure your hound doesn’t wind up wrecking the house when nobody is watching, start the day with a disciplined walk, enough to let them work off some energy without returning over-excited.

It’s also a good idea to walk out of the house ahead of your dog when setting off, so as to show it who’s boss.

Understand your breed P a r t l y thanks to man’s penchant for and understanding of a dog’s ability to work, each breed has a host of different personality t r a i t s a n d attributes. It’s vital that you understand these in order to successfully train and balance your pet.

Allow time for mental exercises, every day Here’s where you can make a dog appreciate rules, boundaries and restrictions.

Simply giving them a physical run-about isn’t enough - their minds need to be stimulated in order to take on board the instructions you’re giving them.

Assign your dog a task before it gets a treat It’s no good rewarding the animal for doing nothing if you want to perfect training.

By giving it something to do before offering a tasty snack, drink or toy, man’s best friend begins to understand that enjoyable things don’t come for free.

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Health & Beauty

Clostridium difficile What is it?

Clostridium difficile, also known as C. difficile or C. diff, is a bacterium that can infect the bowel and cause diarrhoea.

The infection most commonly affects people who have recently been treated with antibiotics, but can spread easily to others as the bacteria are passed out in the diarrhoea and turn into resistant cells which are known as spores.

C. difficile infections are unpleasant and can sometimes cause serious bowel problems, but they can usually be treated with another course of antibiotics.

The most common symptoms are: • watery diarrhoea, which can be bloody • painful tummy cramps • feeling sick • signs of dehydration, such as a dry

mouth, headaches and peeing less often condition such as diabetes or a side effect of than normal a treatment such as chemotherapy or steroid • a high temperature (fever) of above 38C medication (100.4F) • are taking a medication called a proton • loss of appetite and weight loss pump inhibitor (PPI) to reduce the amount In some cases, serious complications of stomach acid they produce can develop, such as damage to the • have had surgery on their digestive system bowel or severe dehydration, which may cause drowsiness, confusion, a rapid heart rate and fainting.

Who’s most at risk of C. difficile?

C. difficile mostly affects people who: • have been treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics (antibiotics that work against several types of bacteria) or several different antibiotics at the same time, or those taking long-term antibiotics • have had to stay in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital or care home, for a long time • are over 65 years old • have certain underlying conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), cancer or kidney disease • have a weakened immune system, which can be because of a

Treatment for C. difficile can include:

• stopping the antibiotics thought to be causing the infection, if possible – in mild cases, this may be the only treatment that’s needed • taking a 10 to 14-day course of antibiotics that are known to kill C. difficile bacteria • rarely, serious infections may require surgery to remove a damaged section of the bowel

C. difficile infections usually respond well to treatment, with most people making a full recovery in a week or two. However, the symptoms come back in around 1 in 5 cases and treatment may need to be repeated.

You will be infectious until 48hrs after the diarrhoea has stopped.

Good hand hygiene is essential to prevent the spread.

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Motoring

NEW Mazda MX5 Who doesn´t love the Mazda MX-5? More than a million have been sold since the original was launched in 1989 and the latest model arrived to universal praise in 2015. Three years later and it’s still one of our favourite sports cars on the market.

The MX-5 has never been about 0-62mph times, instead, it delivers a pure, lightweight driving experience combining incredible handling and a short, snappy gear change.

A rev-hungry four-cylinder petrol engine combined with a raspy exhaust note is enough to please the majority of MX-5 buyers but that doesn’t mean some don’t wish it had a bit more power.

For the 2018/9 MX-5, Mazda’s not bothered with the usual cosmetic updates we´ve come to expect from a mid-life facelift. The visual design updates include the alloy wheels which are offered in a slightly different shade of grey although you’d have to be a true MX-5 fan to spot the difference.

However, both the 1.5 and 2.0-litre engines have been upgraded. The entry-level 1.5

is up just 1PS but the 2.0-litre now has 184PS, up from 160PS. It’s this engine that is tested here.

With that power boost, the 2.0-litre now hits 62mph in 6.5 seconds, 0.8 seconds quicker than before. Although it does feel faster than that.

For the first time ever, the MX-5 now feels almost as quick as the ubiquitous hot hatch. Spin the engine towards the new 7500rpm rev limit and the car surges forward, while the MX5’s compact dimensions and low seating position means you’re totally immersed in the whole experience.

The unchanged sixspeed manual gearbox one of the most enjoyable shifts ever fitted to a road car, you’ll find yourself changing gear for the fun of it, also helped by well-placed pedals and a sharp throttle response.

For the first time, start-stop technology has been fitted to the MX-5 to help it pass new fuel economy tests. It is not a huge change and you will not notice it until you put the MX-5 in neutral, release

the clutch and the engine intentionally stalls.

If you’re not in the mood for driving too enthusiastically, the MX-5 is a little compromised. You’ll feel the bumps in the road and the steering is a little fidgety for smooth motorway

driving. There’s also a lot of wind noise, the drawn back of the fabric soft-top MX-5 compared to the RF with its folding hard-top.

Practicality has always been the MX-5’s downfall.

It’s not that the boot’s small it’s the lack of storage space

inside the cabin that is more of an issue. There are a few cup holders but no glove box or door bins. There’s some useful storage behind the seats, but nowhere to stash your mobile.

The MX5 isn’t transformed, if you never

understood the attraction of them, it still won’t appeal to you. But if you are an MX-5 person, the latest model is just that bit closer to perfection.

If you want a two-seat convertible, we don´t think there is anything else that competes for the same money.

2019 BMW 3-Series

THE seventh generation of the BMW 3 Series Sedan benefits from significantly enhanced sporting prowess, a new design language, extensive refinements to its premium ambience and trailblazing driver assistance, control & operation and connectivity technology.

It had it´s World premiere

this week at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris, with it´s initial deliveries expected on 9th March 2019.

It benefits from a new powertrain technology with higher output, greater pulling power and optimised efficiency. There will be Six engine variants available from launch, four-cylinder

petrol models, four-cylinder diesels and a six-cylinder diesel unit. With outputs ranging from 110 kW/150 hp to 195 kW/265 hp The 3-Series also fetures BMW´s new Intelligent allwheel drive, available from launch in the BMW 320d xDrive Later in 2019 a BMW

M Performance version is escpected along with an extremely efficient hybrid model.

The car has noticeably sharper driving dynamics courtesy of it´s extensively upgraded chassis, new damper technology, stiffer body structure and suspension mountings, wider

tracks, minimised weight, a low vehicle centre of gravity and even 50 : 50 weight distribution.

The new interpretation of the familiar BMW sports sedan uses clear lines and taut surfaces to showcase the car’s modern aesthetic, sportiness and presence.

The Advantage, Sport Line,

Luxury Line and M Sport models enable precise customisation.

The standard specification gains full-LED headlights and stylishly darkened LED rear lights. Adaptive LED headlights with BMW Laserlight for non-dazzling high beam and front foglamps available as options.

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FRIDAY 5th October

07:00 Breakfast 07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:00 An Island Parish 10:15 Rip-Off Britain 07:30 A1: Britain’s Longest Road 09:30 Lorraine 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 08:15 Chase the Case 12:00 A1: Britain’s Longest Road 11:30 This Morning 12:45 Close Calls: On Camera 09:00 Gardeners’ World 13:30 Loose Women 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 14:30 BBC London News 14:55 ITV News London 13:15 Politics Live 14:45 Doctors 15:00 Judge Rinder’s Crime 14:00 For What It’s Worth 15:15 Chase the Case 14:45 Big Dreams Small Spaces Stories 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:00 Tenable 15:45 Who Do You Think You 16:45 Garden Rescue 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 17:00 Tipping Point Are? 18:15 Pointless 16:45 Inside the Perfect Predator 18:00 The Chase 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:00 ITV News London 17:45 Eggheads 19:30 BBC London News 19:30 ITV Evening News 18:15 Flog It! 20:00 The One Show 19:00 Strictly Come Dancing: It 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 A Question of Sport 21:00 EastEnders 20:30 Coronation Street Takes Two 21:30 Room 101 21:00 The Strait 20:00 Mastermind 22:00 Have I Got News for You 21:30 Coronation Street 20:30 Great British Menu 22:30 Mrs Brown’s Boys 22:00 The Big Audition 21:00 Gardeners’ World 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:00 ITV News at Ten 22:00 The Debt Saviours 23:25 BBC London News 23:32 BBC Weather 23:30 ITV News London 23:00 Mock the Week 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 23:30 Newsnight 23:45 Bad Move

06:55 Live: Formula 1 Motor Racing 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 10:35 Frasier 11:10 Undercover Boss USA 12:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:05 A New Life in the Sun 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 17:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter 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 Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 22:00 Gogglebox 23:00 The Circle

SATURDAY 6th October

07:00 Breakfast

11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well 13:00 Football Focus 14:00 BBC Weekend News 14:15 Super League Rugby 15:15 Bargain Hunt 16:00 Escape to the Country 17:00 Final Score 18:20 BBC Weekend News 18:30 BBC London News 18:40 Pointless Celebrities 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing 21:35 Casualty 22:25 Killing Eve 23:10 BBC Weekend News 23:30 Match of the Day

07:00 Live: Formula 1 Motor 07:00 Dino Dana 07:00 This Is BBC TWO 07:10 Super 4 Racing 07:30 Top Class 07:25 Super 4 09:35 Everybody Loves 08:00 Marrying Mum and Dad 07:35 Make It Pop 08:30 All Over the Place Raymond 07:55 Share a Story 09:00 The Dengineers 10:05 Everybody Loves 08:05 Mr Bean 09:30 Absolute Genius With Dick 08:15 Mr Bean Raymond and Dom 10:30 Frasier 08:30 Scrambled!

10:00 Planet Dinosaur 08:35 The Tom and Jerry Show 11:00 Frasier 08:50 The Powerpuff Girls 10:30 Elephant Diaries 11:30 Formula 1 Motor Racing 09:10 ToonMarty 11:00 The Animal’s Guide to 13:30 Car S.O.S 09:30 The Haunted Hathaways Britain 14:30 Four in a Bed 12:00 Homes Under the Hammer 10:05 Mighty Magiswords 14:55 Four in a Bed 10:25 ITV News 13:00 The Incredible Spice Men 10:30 James Martin’s Saturday 15:30 Four in a Bed 13:30 Great British Menu Morning 16:00 Four in a Bed 14:00 Great British Menu 12:40 The Strait 16:30 Four in a Bed 14:30 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 13:15 The X Factor 17:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter 14:15 ITV Lunchtime News 15:15 Natural World Sun 14:30 Johnny English Reborn 16:15 Saving Lives at Sea 16:30 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars 17:35 The People’s Vet 17:15 Trust Me I’m a Doctor 18:35 Escape to the Chateau: 17:30 The Chase 17:45 Monkman and Seagull’s 18:30 ITV Evening News DIY Genius Guide to Britain 18:50 ITV News London 19:30 Channel 4 News 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Harry Potter and the Order 20:00 Britain at Low Tide 18:50 Dad’s Army of the Phoenix 21:00 Britain’s Most Historic 19:20 Mr. Holmes 21:35 The X Factor 21:00 A House Through Time 22:50 The Jonathan Ross Show Towns 22:00 Deadpool 23:55 ITV News 22:00 Live at the Apollo

SUNDAY 7th October

07:00 Breakfast 09:35 Match of the Day 11:00 The Andrew Marr Show 12:00 Sunday Politics 12:30 Sunday Morning Live 13:30 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC Weekend News 14:15 Money for Nothing 15:00 Escape to the Country 15:45 Points of View 16:00 Songs of Praise 16:35 Eat Well for Less?

17:35 Pointless Celebrities 18:20 BBC Weekend News 18:35 BBC London News 18:45 Countryfile 19:45 Doctor Who 20:45 Strictly Come Dancing 21:30 Still Open All Hours 22:00 The Cry 23:00 BBC Weekend News 23:20 BBC London News 23:30 Match of the Day 2

07:00 Dino Dana 07:00 This Is BBC TWO 07:15 Coast 07:10 Super 4 07:35 Around the World in 80 07:25 Super 4 Gardens 07:35 Make It Pop 08:35 Gardeners’ World 07:55 Share a Story 09:35 Countryfile 10:30 The Beechgrove Garden 08:05 Mr Bean 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best 08:15 Mr Bean Bites 08:30 Scrambled!

12:30 Great British Menu 10:25 ITV News 13:00 Great British Menu 10:30 Emmerdale 1918 13:30 Great British Menu 14:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of 11:00 This Morning: 30 British Unforgettable Years 15:00 Talking Pictures 15:45 The Man in the White Suit 12:30 The X Factor 13:45 ITV Lunchtime News 17:05 Animal Park 14:00 Live: ITV Racing Live 17:15 Supergiant Animals 18:15 King Arthur’s Britain: The 16:30 Back to Mine Truth Unearthed 17:00 The Big Audition 19:15 Grammar Schools: Who 18:00 You’ve Been Framed!

Will Get In? 18:30 Queen of the World 20:15 Philippines: Island Treasures 19:30 ITV Evening News 21:00 Mediterranean With Simon 19:45 ITV News London Reeve 22:00 Last Chance Lawyer New 20:00 5 Gold Rings 21:00 X Factor UK York City 22:00 Vanity Fair 22:45 Mock the Week 23:15 No Activity 23:05 The Imitation Game 23:40 No Activity 23:45 ITV News

07:00 MILKSHAKE 10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

13:10 5 News at Lunchtime 13:15 NCIS 14:10 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Early Release 17:00 Friends 17:30 Friends 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 The Gadget Show 21:00 The Great Model Railway Challenge 22:00 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:45 You’ve Been Framed!

08:10 Dress to Impress 09:00 Emmerdale 09:25 Emmerdale 09:55 You’ve Been Framed!

10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:15 Who’s Doing the Dishes?

12:15 Dress to Impress 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Emmerdale 14:15 You’ve Been Framed!

14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Superstore 22:00 Ted

07:00 Coronation Street

07:00 MILKSHAKE

07:00 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:15 Coronation Street Omnibus 12:15 The X Factor 13:15 You’ve Been Framed!

14:20 You’ve Got Mail 16:40 Yes Man 18:45 Twister 21:00 The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

07:00 Murder, She Wrote 07:55 Columbo 09:50 Agatha Christie’s Marple 12:00 Agatha Christie’s Marple 14:00 Agatha Christie’s Marple 16:10 Carry on Up the Jungle 18:00 Lewis 20:00 Midsomer Murders 22:00 Endeavour

11:20 The Gadget Show 12:15 Criminals: Caught on Camera 12:45 Police Interceptors 13:40 Police Interceptors 14:40 Police Interceptors 15:45 Live: Premiership Rugby 18:15 World’s Scariest...

19:00 Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 19:45 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 09:00 The Royal 10:00 Judge Judy 10:30 Judge Judy 10:55 Judge Judy 11:25 Agatha Christie’s Marple 13:35 The Royal 14:35 Heartbeat 15:40 Coronation Street 16:15 Coronation Street 16:45 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:55 Heartbeat 19:55 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Home Fires 22:00 Grantchester 23:00 Grantchester

23:10 Celebrity Juice

20:35 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

21:30 5 News Weekend 21:35 Rome Unwrapped 22:35 Eight Days That Made Rome 23:35 The Last Days of...

07:00 Live: Formula 1 Motor 07:00 MILKSHAKE Racing 12:05 Police Interceptors 09:30 Live: Formula 1 Motor 13:00 Live: FIA World Rally Racing Championship 10:30 Sunday Brunch 14:30 Criminals: Caught on 13:30 Formula 1 Motor Racing Camera 16:15 The Great British Bake Off 15:00 Friends 17:35 Location, Location, 15:30 Friends Location 16:00 Friends 18:35 Grand Designs 16:30 Friends 19:35 Channel 4 News 17:00 Friends 20:00 Phil Spencer’s Stately 17:30 Friends Homes 18:00 Friends 21:00 Great Canal Journeys 18:30 Friends 22:00 Celebrity Island with Bear 19:00 Friends Grylls 19:30 Friends 23:00 The Circle 20:00 Inside the Chocolate Factory 20:55 5 News Weekend 21:00 Rolls Royce: Dream Machines 22:00 Drain the Ocean: WWII 23:00 Big Brother

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest 07:00 Murder, She Wrote Animals 07:50 Heartbeat 07:20 You’ve Been Framed!

08:50 Heartbeat 07:45 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:50 Agatha Christie’s Marple 10:20 Coronation Street Omnibus 11:55 Agatha Christie’s Marple 13:15 You’ve Been Framed!

13:55 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 14:15 The X Factor 15:55 Columbo 15:30 Happy Feet 17:40 Despicable Me 2 17:55 Foyle’s War 19:35 The Lord of the Rings: The 20:00 Foyle’s War Fellowship of the Ring 22:00 Lewis 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 Family Guy

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MONDAY 8th October

07:00 Breakfast 07:00 An Island Parish 07:00 Good Morning Britain 10:15 Rip-Off Britain 07:30 A1: Britain’s Longest Road 09:30 Lorraine 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:15 Chase the Case 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:00 A1: Britain’s Longest Road 09:00 Back in Time for the 11:30 This Morning 12:45 Armchair Britain Factory 13:15 Bargain Hunt 13:30 Loose Women 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 14:30 BBC London News 14:55 ITV News London 13:15 Politics Live 14:45 Doctors 14:00 For What It’s Worth 15:00 Judge Rinder’s Crime 15:15 Chase the Case 14:45 Big Dreams Small Spaces Stories 16:00 Escape to the Country 15:45 Who Do You Think You 16:45 Money for Nothing 16:00 Tenable Are? 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 17:00 Tipping Point 18:15 Pointless 16:45 Natural World 18:00 The Chase 19:00 BBC News at Six 17:45 Eggheads 19:30 BBC London News 19:00 ITV News London 18:15 Flog It! 20:00 The One Show 19:30 ITV Evening News 19:00 Letterbox 20:30 Inside Out 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It 20:00 Emmerdale 21:00 EastEnders Takes Two 20:30 Coronation Street 21:30 Panorama 20:00 Great British Menu 22:00 Stacey Dooley 21:00 Griff’s Great Britain 21:00 Monkman and Seagull’s Investigates 21:30 Coronation Street Genius Guide to Britain 23:00 BBC News at Ten 22:00 Strangers 21:30 University Challenge 23:30 BBC London News 23:00 ITV News at Ten 22:00 Black Earth Rising 23:42 BBC Weather 23:45 Have I Got a Bit More 23:30 ITV News London 23:00 QI News for You 23:30 Newsnight 23:45 Manson: The Lost Tapes

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07:35 Mike & Molly 07:55 Mike & Molly 08:15 Mike & Molly 08:40 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 10:35 Frasier 11:10 Undercover Boss USA 12:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:05 A New Life in the Sun 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Coast vs Country 17:00 A Place in the Sun 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Dispatches 21:30 Food Unwrapped 22:00 Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds 23:00 The Circle

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The Great Model Railway Challenge Episode 1 of 6 - Ch5 10:00pm Fri 5th October NEW SERIES: New series. James Richardson and Tim Shaw lift the lid on a globally popular hobby, beloved by legions of unsung artists who have been quietly building tiny universes for the littlest of locomotives in attics and sheds for decades. Here, teams of the UK’s most talented railway modellers compete in a series of knockout heats to create jaw-dropping miniature masterpieces against the clock. The first heat sees Strangers on a Model Train, Team Porthcawl and Missenden Modellers compete. The judges are editor of Railway Modeller Steve Flint and renowned modeller and vlogger Kathy Millat

TUESDAY 9th October

07:00 Breakfast 07:00 Letterbox 07:30 Money for Nothing 10:15 Rip-Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:15 Chase the Case 12:00 A1: Britain’s Longest Road 09:00 Great British Menu 09:30 The Farmers’ Country 12:45 Armchair Britain Showdown 13:15 Bargain Hunt 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 14:00 BBC News at One 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 14:30 BBC London News 13:15 Politics Live 14:45 Doctors 14:00 For What It’s Worth 15:15 Chase the Case 14:45 Coast 16:00 Escape to the Country 15:15 A Taste of Britain 16:00 Politics Live 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:00 Natural World 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 17:45 Eggheads 18:15 Pointless 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:00 Letterbox 19:30 BBC London News 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It 20:00 The One Show Takes Two 20:30 EastEnders 20:00 Great British Menu 21:00 Holby City 21:00 Saving Lives at Sea 22:00 Wanderlust 22:00 A Dangerous Dynasty: 23:00 BBC News at Ten House of Assad 23:00 Later Live... with Jools 23:30 BBC London News Holland 23:42 BBC Weather 23:30 Newsnight 23:45 Imagine...

07:00 MILKSHAKE 10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:15 The Gadget Show 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime 13:15 NCIS 14:10 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Garage Sale Mystery: Murder Most Medieval 17:00 Friends 17:30 Friends 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Premiership Rugby 21:00 Traffic Cops 22:00 Paddington Station 24/7 23:00 Big Brother

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:45 You’ve Been Framed!

08:10 Dress to Impress 09:00 Emmerdale 09:25 Coronation Street 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:15 Who’s Doing the Dishes?

12:15 Dress to Impress 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 You’ve Been Framed!

19:30 You’ve Been Framed!

20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Family Guy 22:30 Family Guy 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 Family Guy

07:00 Coronation Street 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 09:00 The Royal 10:00 Judge Judy 10:30 Judge Judy 11:00 Judge Judy 11:25 Agatha Christie’s Marple 13:30 The Royal 14:35 Heartbeat 15:40 Coronation Street 16:15 Coronation Street 16:45 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 Doc Martin 23:00 DCI Banks

new this week Still Open All Hours

Season 5 Episode 1 BBC1 9:30 pm Sun 7th October NEW SERIES: Granville tries to sell bargain spectacles that do nothing for his customers’ eyesight, while Mr Newbold is inspired to take control of his life by a self-help book and resolves to tell Mrs Featherstone how he really feels about her. Eric tries to persuade Kath to join him on a camping holiday, and Leroy receives a mysterious package

07:35 Mike & Molly 07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:00 MILKSHAKE 07:55 Mike & Molly 09:30 Lorraine 10:15 Jeremy Vine 08:15 Mike & Molly 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it 08:40 Everybody Loves 11:30 This Morning Away!

Raymond 13:30 Loose Women 09:05 Everybody Loves 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime Raymond 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 13:15 NCIS 09:35 Everybody Loves 14:55 ITV News London 14:05 Access Raymond 15:00 Judge Rinder’s Crime 14:15 Home and Away 10:05 Frasier Stories 10:35 Frasier 14:45 Neighbours 11:10 Undercover Boss USA 16:00 Tenable 15:20 Twisted Tenant 12:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 17:00 Tipping Point 17:00 Friends 13:00 Channel 4 News 18:00 The Chase 13:05 Come Dine with Me 17:30 Friends 19:00 ITV News London 14:05 A New Life in the Sun 18:00 5 News at 5 15:10 Countdown 19:30 ITV Evening News 18:30 Neighbours 16:00 Coast vs Country 20:00 Emmerdale 19:00 Home and Away 17:00 A Place in the Sun 21:00 Love Your Home and 18:00 Four in a Bed 19:30 5 News Tonight Garden 18:30 Come Dine with Me 20:00 MotoGP Championship 19:00 The Simpsons 22:00 Caught on Camera Series 19:30 Hollyoaks 23:00 ITV News at Ten 21:00 The Yorkshire Vet 20:00 Channel 4 News 23:30 ITV News London 21:00 The Great British Bake Off 22:15 Ben Fogle: New Lives in 23:45 Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest 22:15 First Dates Hotel the Wild 23:20 Celebrity Island with Bear Airport 23:15 Big Brother Grylls

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:45 You’ve Been Framed!

08:10 Dress to Impress 09:00 Emmerdale 09:25 Coronation Street 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:15 Who’s Doing the Dishes?

12:15 Dress to Impress 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 You’ve Been Framed!

19:30 You’ve Been Framed!

20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 The Weekender: Boat Party 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 Family Guy

07:00 Coronation Street 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 09:00 The Royal 10:00 Judge Judy 10:30 Judge Judy 10:55 Judge Judy 11:25 Agatha Christie’s Marple 13:30 The Royal 14:35 Heartbeat 15:40 Coronation Street 16:15 Coronation Street 16:45 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 Scott & Bailey

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1. Hotel employees tie inspectors in knots (13) 8. Female with pride loses in novel (7) 9. Get up about noon and use mouthwash? (5) 10. Stuff about chaplain (5) 11. Eggs initially thrown in mass meeting? It’s true!

(6) 13. Score less than a hundred (6) 15. Her wit could make you squirm (6) 18. Child in time keeps cooler (6) 20. Fracas in ditch (5) 23. Game abandoned after love letter from Greece (5) 24. Run after Bach’s first organ (7) 25. Operetta somehow gets shortened (3,6,4)

Down 1. False leaders holding power again became worse (8) 2. Heavenly sight that’s cold and garish? (5) 3. Tense show (7) 4. One nurse prepared to seek cover (6) 5. Girl from Oregon or Maine (5) 6. Unmarried servant’s last garment (7) 7. Where tools may be discarded? (4) 12. Game in which father turns up to interrupt poor golfer (8) 14. Birds circling on rising from an Italian city (7) 16. Carry on again in school lesson after break (7) 17. Farm building not likely to collapse (6) 19. Conscious of a conflict ending in peace (5) 21. Wireless announcement in port (5) 22. Jamaican sprinter in bar (4)

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Down 1. Small boat (5) 2. Invalid, not binding (4) 3. Small smooth rounded rock (6) 4. Needed (8) 5. Large city in Illinois (7) 6. Boer (9) 9. Rued (9) 12. Airship (8) 14. Broad-bladed kitchen implement (7) 16. German capital (6) 19. Customary (5) 20. Former Italian currency (4)

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R tes © 2017WBest for Puzzles Drop Quo Copyright Drop Quotes are similar to cryptograms, in that the goal is for the solver to uncover a hidden quote. A black-and-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!

Aries

21st Mar – 20th Apr Three of Pentacles http://bestforpuzzles.com/dc/print.html?puzz=daily-codeword-180712 This card speaks first of all about some DIY that has been put off for far too long, come on Aries get on with it now, be aware there may be a larger job in the pipeline. New clothes are on the way and about time too, maybe a change of your usual style would be good. Lucky Number 2

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21st Apr – 21st May Two of Wands There will be opportunities to expand your horizons within your work this week, keep your eyes open this could well include more travelling. There will be some good news from abroad.

This will be a lucky week for you as long as you look for and follow the signs. Lucky Number 12

Gemini

22nd May – 21th June Ace of Swords There are many, many things you want to achieve in your life, now is a brilliant time for you to take up a new skill or join a club and learn something new. Bring out your artistic, creative side to play and reconnect with your inner child. Time to have some fun. Lucky Number 31

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Leo

23rd July – 22nd Aug Eight of Wands This card usually speaks about self employment, but in your case it is talking of hobbies around you and the possibilities to show off a little. There is money to be made with a little thought on those lines too. Have a good laugh life’s too short to be serious all the time.

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Scorpio

23rd Oct – 21st Nov The Hermit The Hermit tells you to follow your own intuition and tread your own path at this time, others may try to lead you astray or away from important issues in your life, keep on doing your own thing is the advice. This may be boring for a while but will pay dividends.

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21st Dec – 19th Jan Seven of Wands 1/1 Too much to do and not enough time this week, why not pass on some of those duties and let someone else do their share, if you don’t you are likely to wear yourself out this week. At the very least plan to relax at the weekend. Your lucky colour this week is Yellow. Lucky Number 3

Aquarius

20th Jan – 19th Feb King of Cups Seems you are still just dipping your foot in the water instead of taking the plunge, come on be brave and just do it. Not everything will go as you want it but at least you will be moving forward with some plans. You may feel like a fish out of water at a gathering. Lucky Number 9

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WEDNESDAY 10th October

07:00 Letterbox 07:00 Breakfast 07:30 Money for Nothing 10:15 Rip-Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:15 Chase the Case 12:00 A1: Britain’s Longest Road 09:00 Great British Menu 09:30 The Farmers’ Country 12:45 Armchair Britain Showdown 13:15 Bargain Hunt 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 14:00 BBC News at One 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 14:30 BBC London News 12:15 Politics Live 14:00 For What It’s Worth 14:45 Doctors 14:45 Restoration Home 15:15 Chase the Case 15:45 Who Do You Think You 16:00 Escape to the Country Are? 16:45 Money for Nothing 16:45 The Blue Planet 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 17:45 Eggheads 18:15 Pointless 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:00 Letterbox 19:30 BBC London News 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 20:00 The One Show 21:00 DIY SOS: The Big Build 20:00 Nigella: At My Table 20:30 Trust Me I’m a Doctor 22:00 The Apprentice 21:00 Great British Menu 23:00 BBC News at Ten 22:00 Trust 23:30 BBC London News 23:00 The Apprentice: You’re 23:42 BBC Weather Fired 23:45 A Question of Sport 23:30 Newsnight

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV News London 15:00 Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories 16:00 Tenable 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News London 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Bad Move 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Am I a Murderer?

23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News London 23:45 Peston

07:35 Mike & Molly 07:55 Mike & Molly 08:15 Mike & Molly 08:40 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 11:10 Undercover Boss USA 12:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:05 A New Life in the Sun 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Coast vs Country 17:00 A Place in the Sun 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 The Supervet 22:00 Grand Designs 23:00 The Bisexual 23:40 999: What’s Your Emergency?

07:00 Breakfast 07:00 Letterbox 10:15 Rip-Off Britain 07:30 Money for Nothing 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:15 Chase the Case 12:00 A1: Britain’s Longest Road 09:00 Saving Lives at Sea 12:45 Armchair Britain 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 13:15 Bargain Hunt 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 14:00 BBC News at One 13:15 Politics Live 14:30 BBC London News 14:00 For What It’s Worth 14:45 Doctors 14:45 Restoration Home 15:15 Chase the Case 15:45 Wartime Farm 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The Blue Planet 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:45 Eggheads 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 Letterbox 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It 19:30 BBC London News Takes Two 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 20:00 Wild Escapes 21:00 Eat Well for Less?

20:30 Nigella: At My Table 22:00 Press 21:00 Great British Menu 23:00 BBC News at Ten 22:00 Horizon 23:30 BBC London News 23:00 MOTD: The Premier 23:42 BBC Weather League Show 23:45 Question Time 23:30 Newsnight

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV News London 15:00 Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories 16:00 Tenable 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News London 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Emmerdale 1918 22:00 Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News London 23:45 The Jonathan Ross Show

10:15 Jeremy Vine

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness Away!

World Records 07:45 You’ve Been Framed!

13:10 5 News at Lunchtime 08:10 Dress to Impress 13:15 NCIS 09:00 Emmerdale 14:05 Access 09:55 You’ve Been Framed!

10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres 14:15 Home and Away Show 14:45 Neighbours 11:15 Who’s Doing the Dishes?

15:20 Vows of Deceit 12:15 Dress to Impress 17:00 Friends 13:15 Emmerdale 14:15 You’ve Been Framed!

17:30 Friends 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres 18:00 5 News at 5 Show 18:30 Neighbours 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Home and Away 17:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:30 5 News Tonight 19:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:00 The Wonderful World of 19:30 You’ve Been Framed!

20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

Puppies 20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Casualty 24/7 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Ted 23:00 Big Brother

07:00 Coronation Street

12:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it

07:25 Coronation Street

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest 07:35 Mike & Molly 07:00 MILKSHAKE Animals 07:55 Mike & Molly 10:15 Jeremy Vine 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness 08:15 Mike & Molly 12:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it World Records 08:40 Everybody Loves 07:45 You’ve Been Framed!

Raymond Away!

08:10 Dress to Impress 09:05 Everybody Loves 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime 09:00 Emmerdale Raymond 09:25 Coronation Street 09:35 Everybody Loves 13:15 NCIS 09:55 Coronation Street Raymond 14:10 Access 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres 10:05 Frasier Show 11:10 Undercover Boss USA 14:15 Home and Away 11:15 Who’s Doing the Dishes?

12:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 14:45 Neighbours 12:15 Dress to Impress 13:00 Channel 4 News 15:15 The Work Wife 13:15 Emmerdale 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:45 Coronation Street 14:05 A New Life in the Sun 17:00 Friends 14:15 Coronation Street 15:10 Countdown 17:30 Friends 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres 16:00 Coast vs Country Show 17:00 A Place in the Sun 18:00 5 News at 5 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Neighbours 16:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:30 Come Dine with Me 17:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 The Simpsons 19:00 Home and Away 19:00 You’ve Been Framed!

19:30 Hollyoaks 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:00 Channel 4 News 20:00 Traffic Cops 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:00 Location, Location, Location 21:00 Canada: A Year in the Wild 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Don’t Hate the Playaz 22:00 No Offence 23:00 Holidays from Hell: Caught 22:00 Rich House, Poor House 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:50 Family Guy on Camera 23:00 Big Brother

07:00 Coronation Street

THURSDAY 11th October

07:55 Heartbeat 09:00 The Royal 10:00 Judge Judy 10:30 Judge Judy 11:00 Judge Judy 11:25 Agatha Christie’s Marple 13:30 The Royal 14:35 Heartbeat 15:40 Coronation Street 16:15 Coronation Street 16:45 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 23:00 The Loch

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Ball’s up for breakfast It seems the jury is still out on the BBC’s choice as presenter of Radio 2’s flagship breakfast show, replacing the soon to depart, Chris Evans.

Their announcement this week, confirming that Zoe Ball will take the helm at Britain’s most listened to breakfast show in January was met with what could only be termed as muted enthusiasm.

Zoe, who is the first woman to hold the job on a permanent basis, described the accolade as an “honour and a privilege”, telling Evans live on radio, “This is bonkers, can I just say? I am… a crazy mix

of elation, wanting to burst into tears, thinking about running away. But mainly, thrilled.”

Evans own choice as replacement was apparently Sara Cox and I have to say I agree, with him and one social media poster who wrote “good bye radio 2 until Ken comes on.”

Good luck Zoe, because, following in the footsteps of the blessed ‘Sir Terry’ and ‘gobshite Evans’, I think you’re going to need it.

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Oscar buzz about Gaga

Even though it’s yet to be released in the UK or Spain, A Star Is Born, featuring Lady Gaga’s movie acting debut, is hotly tipped for Oscar glory.

Gaga and co-star Bradley Cooper, basked in the glory of its multiple ‘Five Star’ reviews at the UK premiere recently.

The pair beamed as they walked the red carpet in London’s Leicester Square, ahead of its first official British screening.

A Star Is Born’ is a remake of the classic film first made famous by Janet Gaynor in 1937, with subsequent versions starring Judy Garland and Barbara Streisand.

It tells the story of unknown singer-songwriter Ally (Gaga), who is discovered by country rock star Jackson Maine (Cooper) and the pair subsequently fall in love.

It has already generated huge Oscars buzz, despite it being Gaga’s first film role and Bradley’s directorial debut.

Lead song from the movie, Shallow, was released on the same day as the premiereand shot up the iTunes charts across the globe just moments after its unveiling, prompting the track to already become a huge favourite to bag the Best Original Song accolade at next year’s Oscars.

As big a fan as I am of the Gaga, if her acting is anything like her last outing in the TV show American Horror Story, (which I watched recently and understood less of at the end than I did at the beginning), she won’t be winning a Best Actress gong.

My Eyes Over the Rainbow

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Mr Geoffrey

Sad news this week for anyone who watched kids TV in the late seventies and eighties, with the death of ‘Rainbow’ presenter Geoffrey Hayes who’s died, at the age of 76.

Who can forget the presenter, known as ‘Mr Geoffrey’ to his lovable cast of character, who took the helm of ‘Rainbow’ from presenter David Cook in 1974, and remained with the programme until 1992.

He served as the human companion to the other residents of the ‘Rainbow’ house, including Bungle the Bear, George the pink hippo and Zippy, the humanoid character famous for having a zip across his mouth (often used to silence him during his louder moments).

If only that zip could be used on some of today’s TV presenters ……. Chris Evans anyone?

Years of Giggles

One of the UK’s favourite daytime programmes, This Morning, turned thirty recently, with many accolades being afforded to the show for its informative content, controversial interviews and ground breaking campaigns.

However, for its millions of viewers the programme will probably be remembered for the chemistry between the presenters, most notably Philip Schofield and his female co hosts and their fits of giggles which break out at any sign of sexual innuendo.

Over the three decades, there have been many, but my favourite was an early one, as he was tasting a particularly tasty cut of roast meat, when his fellow presenter Fern Britton turned to him and said, “ See, you don’t mind dunking your beef, do you? “ Cue, what seemed like a minute of hysterical laughter, from them, from the audience and from me, who can’t watch it even now without dissolving into uncontrollable giggles.

Yesterday .... I could remember the words!

Seventy six year old former Beatle, Sir Paul Mcartney has revealed he often forgets the lyrics to his famous hit songs.

The seventy six year old, self proclaimed, ‘Grandude’ to eight grandkids has admitted, he’ needed to relearn some of the Beatles most iconic songs because he has forgotten them.

In an interview with 60 Minutes, he said: “When I’m doing shows I listen to a lot of music, Beatles music, Wings music, to see what ones we’re gonna do. And to learn them.

The star, who told how the band had “too many” songs with “very hard” chords, also

revealed he has written a book for children.

McCartney said: “I’ve got eight grandchildren and they’re all beautiful and one day one of them said to me ‘Hey Grandude!’ “I said ‘What?’ and I thought, I kind of like that, so from then on I was kind of known as Grandude.

“So I thought, you know what, it’s actually a nice idea for a book, so I started to write some stories, and then I talked to the book publishers and they liked what I was doing.”

Ok Sir Paul, so you worry about forgetting your words, I’m lucky if I can find my trousers in a morning.

Say hey to YE Mr Kim Kardashian, otherwise known as rapper Kanye West, has become the latest in a long line of celebrities to change their name to something a little more ‘interesting’.

Following in the footsteps of fellow rap stars Puff Daddy and Snoop Dogg and the late Prince, West would now like people to address him by the name Ye. The star made his name change ‘official’ by also changing his Twitter name too and tweeting ‘the being formally known as Kanye West. I am YE’.

However, not all his legion of followers were

impressed with Ye’s new monicker.

One responded, ‘I miss the old kanye,’ while another added, ‘Prince could do that because he had great talent. I think you know where I am going here’.

Another called him out on his grammar, writing, ‘As a self-proclaimed genius, you’d think he would know its formerly, not formally.’

West has apparently used the nickname Ye for years, while it’s also the name of his eighth album.

The self-proclaimed ‘God’ is set to release his ninth album very soon, which will be named Yandhi.

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Sports

Horoscopes ARIES (March 21st-April 20th) LIBRA (Sept 24th-Oct 23rd) You could feel like a rat in a maze You may feel as if your hands are tied today and you’re faced with today, Aries. Walls and long, narrow absolutely no options, Libra. corridors take you around corners Don’t despair over a situation that and through doorways, yet there’s seems insurmountable. Think of no indication that you’re going ARIES LIBRA yourself as a terrific magician who in the right direction. Instead of can burst out of the strongest wandering aimlessly, stop and ask for help. You chains.

You have tricks up your sleeve that can might not have noticed that if you look up, there are knowledgeable beings there who are willing to give help you escape just about any situation in which you find yourself. you advice based on their lofty perspective.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st) Don’t get so stuck in your ways today that you insist on having the one true answer without really considering the options.

You must be aware of a lot before TAURUS you commit yourself one way or another. The people around you are apt to get annoyed with your narrowmindedness, for this is how you will be viewed unless you stop and take a considered look at the whole picture.

SCORPIO (Oct 24th-Nov 22nd) This is a good time to take a stand on an issue that you may have been vacillating about lately, Scorpio. People will lose confidence in you if you can’t SCORPIO seem to make up your mind.

What they don’t realize is that you’ve been working overtime to process all the information.

Now it’s time to express orally what you’ve discovered mentally

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st) Quietly step into the background if things aren’t going the way you’d like, Gemini. Don’t try to stick your nose into someone else’s business, even if you think you know the GEMINI right way to proceed. People probably have strong opinions, and they won’t be swayed in any direction. The best you can do is take care of yourself. You will probably find that this means you shouldn’t be seen or heard.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd-Dec 21st) Today is one of those days in which you will be bursting at the seams to share big news with your friends, Sagittarius.

Perhaps you just received an SAGITTARIUS important package or piece of information and you can’t wait to spread the news. Be careful about who might be lurking around, however, because there could be others listening in. They may not necessarily be acting in your best interests.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd) You may have gotten yourself tangled up in a deep mental drama over a series of recent incidents, Cancer. Your mind may be working overtime in order to solve the CANCER riddles. It’s quite possible that the reality of the situation is that you’re simply making a big deal over nothing. Today is one of those days in which you will face the harsh reality that comes as a consequence of your over-the-top thinking.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd-Jan 20th) Your reluctance to speak could get you in trouble today, Capricorn.

You may hesitate to share what you know for fear of what others might think. You should realize CAPRICORN that you’re using this as an excuse to hide what’s really just selfishness. Share your knowledge with others and you will be amazed at the knowledge that comes back to you in return.

Keep in mind that you may need to wait for it.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd) AQUARIUS (Jan 21st-Feb 19th) You may feel as if your smile is There may be a great tension unwelcome today, Leo. It may between you and someone older seem to you like there’s some today, Aquarius. Perhaps there’s sort of gloom and doom to someone who’s adopting a sort people’s attitudes that makes of “parent knows best” personality LEO them unwilling to accept any sort AQUARIUS that’s starting to annoy you. Take a of good news. Don’t let this stop breather. Realize that this person you from maintaining your own cheerful state. It’s isn’t being critical or judgmental but just giving you important that you not probe too deeply into the advice. You should open your eyes and understand reasons behind other people’s behavior now that this advice could be very useful.

Adams title bid

BRITAIN’S Nicola Adams will face Mexico’s Isabel Millan for the interim WBO world super-flyweight title in Leicester tomorrow(Saturday, 6 October).

It will be Adams’ fifth fight as a professional, giving her the chance to

win her first title since her switch from the amateur ranks last year.

The 35-year-old stopped Argentina’s Soledad del Valle Frias in round one in her last bout at Elland Road in May. Adams will going for a fourth-straight knock-out

win and said:- “I am happy to get a reputation as a puncher and I want that to continue. That is what people want to see.”

“They want to see entertaining fights. They want to see knock-outs and that is what I want to continue to deliver.”

Valverde victory

MURCIA’s Alejandro Valverde sprinted to gold in the men’s road race at the world championships in Innsbruck, Austria, last Sunday.

The Spanish rider was the fastest of a leading group of four, with Romain Bardet of France taking the silver and Michael Woods of Canada

the bronze, while Tom Dumoulin of the Netherlands placed fourth.

It was Valverde’s first world title, after finishing runner-up in 2003 and 2005 and coming third four times, and he was given a special reception in his honour by Murcia president, Fernando Lopez Miraz, on the back of

a special cycle parade in his honour.

Valverde thanked everybody who had turned out to celebrate his success, and speaking from the balcony of Murcia City Hall said:“It took me a lot to win this world title, and when you get it at the age of 38 years, it is even more special”.

Honours Even

VIRGO (August 24th-Sept 23rd) PISCES (Feb 20th-March 20th) Keep careful track of things There’s apt to be a comfortable today, Virgo, for you will find feeling about today that should that the smallest detail will make make you feel quite secure and the biggest difference. Don’t nurtured, Pisces. Perhaps you’re hesitate to go with your hunches feeling protected by a strong when something simply doesn’t PISCES force, maybe an internal one, VIRGO sound right. Stay focused and that’s reminding you that as long try not to get caught off guard as you stay within the lines, everything will be fine. when emotional issues come out of nowhere and disturb your thoughts. Trust yourself regardless of There’s a familiarity to things that will make it easy for you to navigate any rough waters. what’s going on around you.

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CD Torrevieja and Benidorm CD fought out a goalless draw in their Preferente Group Four clash at the Nelson Mandela stadium on Sunday(pictured).

The home side had most of the play against lowly Benidorm, but could not make the most of their chances, with the visitors delighted to pick up an away point.

Torrevieja drop to seventh in the table, and to go Ori-

huela B on Sunday, whilst Benidorm have a tough Saturday clash at home to sixth-placed CD Thader from Rojales, who whacked UD Ilicitana four-nil at the weekend.

Fourth in the table CD Almoradi beat Redovan fourtwo, and have the chance to inflict another defeat on UD Ilicitana when they go there tomorrow afternoon.

Newly promoted UD Horadada are finding life

difficult, as they lost fourtwo at home to Villajoyosa CF, with the Pilar side going to struggling Redovan on Sunday, whilst mid-table Villajoyosa entertain bottom side Villena, who after five matches remain pointless.

New boys, and big spenders, CFI Alicante lead the table after struggling to beat Orihuela B, one-nil, with Hercules B also on 12 points, and who had to sweat to win one-nil at Villena,

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Sports & Local Sports News

Open Water Circuit 2018

This Sunday saw the final of the official Spanish Swimming Federation Open Water Circuit 2018. This year’s open water circuit included 14 different races in either lakes, rivers or the sea over distances between 3km and 10km at various locations across the whole of Spain. Age classifications ranged between 16 and over 70 years of age.

Participants had to compete in a minimum of 4 races and were awarded points for their positions. The best four results for each swimmer were amalgamated for the final classifications. Sundays Final was organised by the Mediterranean Challenge team and took place in the centre of Benidorm on the Mal Pas Beach. Four different races were on offer 600m,2.2km.5.5km and 10km. The 5.5km race being the final race of the Spanish Championships.

Local swimmers from Torrevieja Zoe Connolly, Vicki Connolly and Beth Altabas became this year’s 3rd 2nd and 1st and placed champions in the Junior 1,

50+ and 70+ categories.

In the final Zoe won 5th place beating members of the Spanish Open Water Team and was overall placed 3rd in the national circuit.

Mum Vicki came 2nd in the over 50’s 5.5km race around the Benidorm rock and 2nd in the national circuit. To make the team complete

Beth Altabas completed her 4th swim in the Spanish Championships and won 1st place in her category 70 plus.

To complete the family winning day Amy Connolly won 1st place in her 600m mini race. All four swimmers represented Club Natacion Elche.

La Marina Golf Society

We visited Vistabella for the first time since the course was extended to 18 holes and judging by the scores returned many members will advocate a quick return. We were blessed with a cooler day with a welcome breeze.

In the Gold section the winner was new member Gill Ludkiowicz with 31 points and ,with a handicap of 18 , she is a welcome addition to the Society.

The Silver section was an extremely close run thing ,with Tim Ruse ,Gerry McCabe and Elspeth Craig all scoring 40 Points. However ,on countback, Captain Elspeth won the day.

Overall scoring on the day will prove much work for the handicap secretary.

Tim had consolation in winning a NTP and the 2’s pot, with other NTP’S going to Colin

Yarnton and Alan Craig.

Our next meeting is at BonAlba on October 11th,first tee 10.am at a cost of 45Euros. List is on the board at the Sports Centre or contact Alan Craig on a100ac@yahoo.co.uk.

A reminder of the Quiz Night at the Sports Centre on Tuesday 9th October. Iain Lyall will welcome your booking on Iain.Lyall54@gmail.com.

Las Ramblas Golf & Social Society Report

A cracking start to our Stableford week with only one point separating the top four players after round one.

The winner today and top of the week’s leader board,was Rachael Leckey with 37 points. She was followed by (on countback), Benedicte Kruse.

Third and fourth places, both on 36 points, were Jan Svendsen and Hendrick Oldenziel.

Benedicte kept the Danish flag flying after Wednesday’s round two of our very own FedEx Cup. (Sadly, there’ll be no 10 million dollars here!)

With 33 points, she came in fourth on the day and

headed the leader board for the week so far, with a total of 70 points. Alan Douglas took first place on the day with 36 points and Lindsay Forbes remained in the hunt with 35. Dave Pulling carded 34 and Reg Akehurst came in, by a short head, with 33. Only two ‘2’s today; Jan Svendsen (again) and John (bonnie lad) Collins. I don’t remember John singing the birdie song though- ‘We shalt have a sippy from your little hippy, we shalt have a sippy when the flask comes in’.

The Danish flag was still flying after Friday’s round but unfortunately not for Benedicte. Her husband,

Jan Svendsen, scored 40 points, not only take the day’s first place but also to become our overall winner for the week with a total of 108 points. Second on the day was Ron (Furyck) Phipps with 37 followed

by Benedicte with 36.

Lindsay Forbes grabbed 4th with 34 and Rod Doel made a welcome return to the leader board with 33 points.

Overall for the week Benedicte Kruse was second with 106 points and Lindsay Forbes took the third slot with 103. Well done to everybody and we look forward to next Wednesday’s Captains Day.

El Plantio 2 Golf Society

A fun but serious competition took place on Tuesday for the annual Captain v Vice-Captain trophy. The games were played a la Ryder Cup on a Matchplay basis but there the similarity ends. As there was an uneven number of entrants, one lucky person found himself playing for both sides and he acquitted himself well to beat both Captain and Vice. An unfortunate effect of this competition is that you can play well to beat your opponent

but finish on the losing side or vice versa. On this occasion the Vice Captain’s side triumphed by 6 games to 4 with 2 halved.

Nearest the pins, Hole 1– Mike Davies, Hole 3 – Ronnie Campbell, Hole 6 – David Swann, Hole 9 – Graham Blakeway The photograph shows the Vice-Captain’s team.

Both teams then enjoyed a meal in the club restaurant where El Plantio Golf Course kindly donated golf balls and golf gloves to all

competitors.

If anyone would like to join our Society, we play at El Plantio Golf Club every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. We use both courses the Par 3 nine hole course and the main 18 hole course, so we cater for all abilities.

The membership rates are very competitive, so call for more details. Anyone who wishes to play in the Society as a guest or join as a new member, contact Ian Henderson on 966 716 616 or 636 116 230.

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Friday 5th October

ALL TIMES GIVEN ARE SPANISH TIME

Tennis - China Open 2018 - Edmund v Lajovic - Sky Sports Arena - 10:30 Snooker - European Masters - Eurosport 1 - 13:00 Tennis - ATP Japan Open 2018 - Gasquet v Anderson - Sky Sports Action - 13:00 Darts - World Grand Prix 2018 - Sky Sports Action - 20:00 English Premier League - Brighton v West Ham - Sky Sports Main Event - 21:00 Golf - Safeway Open 2018 - Sky Sports Golf - 23:30

Saturday 6th October Formula 1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Qualifying - Sky Sports F1 - 08:00 Tennis - China Open - China Open 2018 - BT Sport 1 - 08:30 Moto GP - MotoGP - Thailand Grand Prix - Qualifying 1 - BT Sport 2 - 09:10 Snooker - European Masters - Eurosport 1 - 13:00 English Championship - Leeds v Brentford - Sky Sports Football - 13:30 Golf - Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2018 - Sky Sports Golf - 14:00 The Rugby Championship - South Africa v New Zealand -Sky Sports Action - 17:05 Premier League - Burnley v Huddersfield - IPTV - 16:00 Premier League - Crystal Palace v Wolves - IPTV - 16:00 Premier League - Watford v Bournemouth - IPTV - 16:00 Premier League - Leicester v Everton - IPTV - 16:00 Premier League - Tottenham v Cardiff - IPTV - 16:00 Premier League - Man Utd v Newcastle- IPTV - 16:00 English Championship - Bolton v Blackburn - Sky Sports Football - 18:30 English Premier League - Man Utd v Newcastle - BT Sport 1 - 18:30 Rugby Union - Gallagher Premiership - Harlequins v Saracens - BT Sport 2 - 20:30 Darts - World Grand Prix 2018 - Sky Sports Arena - 21:00 Boxing - Jack Catterall vs Ohara Davies - BT Sport 1 - 21:30 Golf - Safeway Open 2018 - Sky Sports Golf - 23:30 The Rugby Championship - Argentina v Australia - Sky Sports Arena - 00:40

Sunday 7th October Tennis - Shanghai Masters 2018 - Sky Sports Action - 07:00 Formula 1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Race - Sky Sports F1 - 07:10 Moto GP - Moto2 - Thailand Grand Prix - Race - BT Sport 2 - 07:20 Tennis - Japan Open 2018 - Sky Sports Action - 09:00 Snooker - European Masters - Eurosport 1 - 13:00 English Premier League - Fulham v Arsenal - BT Sport 1 - 13:00 Golf - Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2018 - Sky Sports Golf - 14:00 English Premier League - Southampton v Chelsea - Sky Sports Main Event - 15:15 Scottish Soccer - Scottish Premiership - St Johnstone v Celtic - BT Sport 1 - 16:30 English Premier League - Liverpool v Man City - Sky Sports Main Event - 17:30

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THE RYDER CUP returned safely into Europe’s hands in Paris on Sunday, and Thomas Bjorn’s wildcard pick, Sergio Garcia, had a big hand in what turned out to be a massive win.

The 38-year-old, coming off the worst season of his professional career, shook off the cobwebs to contribute three points to the European cause, and in the process, became Europe’s all-time leading points winner.

The Spaniard then

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unloaded both barrels at Sir Nick Faldo, who’s had harsh things to say about him over the years.

Faldo, though one of the greatest players in European history, had a poor time as Ryder cup captain.

He was at the helm of the 2008 team that was upset by an American journeymen squad, a result bad in itself. Not helping matters was Faldo’s rapport with the media and his

own team, infamously calling Garcia, Europe’s biggest star, “useless” at Valhalla.

Garcia, who had scored 8.5 points in his previous two Ryder Cups, managed an 0-22 record that week.

On Sunday, speaking to Sky Sports, Garcia felled Faldo with this comment when asked what it felt like to hit the all-time points mark:“This means a lot to me,” Garcia said. “I have passed some of my heroes today— and Nick Faldo.”

HEARTBROKEN KOEPKA

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BROOKS KOEPKA says he is “heartbroken” that one of his tee shots at the Ryder Cup last Friday resulted in a spectator losing the sight in her right eye.

The American’s drive on the par-four sixth hole veered off course and struck Corine Remande, 49, who had travelled from Egypt to Le Golf Nacional in Paris.

He said his “stomach sank” on learning she had been blinded, but Remande was full of praise for his concern, but angry about the lack of concern from event organisers.

A Ryder Cup spokesperson said that the tournament organisers had been in communication with her family and that they would “continue to offer support for as long as necessary”.

Organisers now face the possibility of a legal suit from Remande, who is recuperating at her parents’ home in Lyon.

Remande says that she is only looking into it in order to be paid for her medical expenses.

STRAUSS WALTZES OUT ANDREW STRAUSS has stepped down as England’s director of cricket after three and a half years in the role.

The 41-year-old had taken a break in May after his wife Ruth entered a new period of

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treatment for cancer.

Andy Flower, who has covered for him, will continue in an interim role before a full-time replacement is found.

Frankie Dettori will be looking to pull out all the stops when riding Enable in Sunday’s Arc de Triomphe to land one of the world’s showpiece races in Paris.

“Frankie loves the filly”, said Enable trainer John Gosden, ahead of this weekend’s race in France.

Enable, looking to retain his 2017 Arc de Triomphe title, who won at Kempton in September, ridden by Dettori, won five group one races last year and is on track for more success after suffering a knee injury in May. “Enable is in the hands of a master trainer. There’s no one like John Gosden for getting the job done.

The filly is awesome”, said Dettori.

Gosden said: “Enable is high class and probably the best mile and a half filly I’ll train.”

In the Prix de L’ Opera Longines Group 1 Magic Wand 3.50; Battash 4.35 in the Prix De ‘ L Abbaye; and Pollydream 5.15 in the Qatar Prix De LA First G1 race, are all expected to run well.

At Ascot on Saturday in the Cumberland Lodge

A full-time appointment is expected to be made before England’s West Indies tour which begins in mid-January.

Strauss will take on a “flexible” position within the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Stakes Laraaib, trained by Owen Burrows, looks set to go close in the 2.25 race having finished behind classy Poet’s Word in the Prince of Wales and King George.

“If he pleases me at home we’ll have a look at Ascot.

His run against Poet’s Word got us excited,” said Lambourn trainer Burrows, whose stables suffered a virus this season.

Ascot’s Challenge Cup sees Roger Varian trained Emmaus 3.35 tipped for success with Richard Hannon’s All Out tipped in the Neptune Investment Listed race at 4.10 over 7 furlongs.

At Newmarket Andre Fabre’s entry in the Kingdom of Bahrain Stakes over 1 mile, Wind Chimes 3.15, and Richard Hannon trained Wedding Date 3.50, in the 150,000 Tattersalls October Auction Stakes over 6 furlongs, are tipped.

At Redcar Alfie Solomons 2.45 runs in the Redcar Two year old Trophy Listed race over 6 furlongs; and Above The Rest 3.25 runs in the Racing UK EDF Stallions Guise borough Stakes, over 7 furlongs.

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AS JOSE MOURINHO’S excuses for Manchester United’s poor start to the season come quicker than the flowing waters of Niagara Falls, it’s hard to see how the Old Trafford board will tolerate anything but victory at home tomorrow evening against struggling Newcastle United.

At least likeable Rafa Benitez has a good excuse in the shape of still-Toon owner Mike Ashley for his side just having two points on the board after their return to the Premier League.

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new excuse rabbit out of his tattered hat to explain Tuesday’s goalless Champions League home draw with Valencia:- It was the fault of the Greater Manchester police.

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