Weekender Alicante South Issue 065

ISSUE 065 - Friday 12th October 2018 South Alicante & Murcia

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EXCLUSIVE

Man dies after home collapse Neighbours In Shock A BRITISH man who was rescued from a collapsed building in Playa Flamenca last month, has died in hospital from an unrelated condition.

58-year-old Malcolm Lawrence was trapped on the top floor of the duplex on Calle Limón in

by Alex Trelinski

the Laguna III residential area on the morning of Wednesday September 26th, before he was freed by emergency services.

SEE PAGE 4&5 FOR FULL STORY AND UPDATES

BRITISH VICTIMS OF DEVASTATING MALLORCA FLOODS

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Flash Flood Tragedy FROM FRONT PAGE

A BRITISH couple were among the victims of a devastating flood that hit Mallorca on Tuesday night.

At least nine people are believed to have died when torrential rainstorms deluged the town of Sant Llorenc, some 50 kilometres east of the capital Palma.

The deputy mayor of the town, Antonia Bauza, confirmed to Cadena SER radio that two of the victims were British.

The two British victims were reportedly in a taxi

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when they were caught in a flash flood, with the driver also reported as missing.

As the Weekender went to press, their identities had not been revealed, with the UK Foreign Office seeking information about what has happened.

About eight inches of rain fell in four hours on Tuesday evening on parts of the island, with the damage caused said to be running into millions of euros.

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Man dies after home collapse FROM FRONT PAGE

A BRITISH man who was rescued from a collapsed building in Playa Flamenca last month has died in hospital from an unrelated condition.

58-year-old Malcolm Lawrence was trapped on the top floor of the duplex on Calle Limón in the Laguna III residential area on the morning of Wednesday, September 26th, before he was freed by emergency services.

He spent two days in Torrevieja Hospital, before being discharged Mr Lawrence, who used to work for the West Yorkshire Police in Dewsbury, moved to the area over 16 years ago but had only resided on Calle Limón for some nine months, where he lived alone.

He had been suffering from emphysema and was readmitted to Torrevieja Hospital on Sunday lunchtime, before passing away on Tuesday morning.

His shock death has

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stunned his neighbours, who are still trying to come to terms with the fact that they are without a home because of the collapse and evacuation of adjoining properties, which will almost certainly have to be demolished.

A close friend of Mr Lawrence told The We e k e n d e r : “The news over Malcolm has shocked us at what is a terrible time for everybody.

A doctor told me that there is no evidence that his death was

caused by what happened a fortnight ago, but in my opinion, it could hardly have helped him”.

The Weekender has had exclusive access to the heart-breaking story of the residents affected by the collapse and the anguish that it has brought them, including no access to their possessions, along with the practical problems of being homeless, and in most cases, with little or no money to pay for the accommodation they need.

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ALEX TRELINSKI exclusively talks to the British residents left homeless and not helped by a system unfit for purpose.

THE LIVES of a group of Playa Flamenca residents changed dramatically in just a few fateful moments at 8.00 am on Wednesday, September 26th, when a duplex partially collapsed on Calle Limón in Laguna III. It was a miracle that nobody died or was seriously injured, but the mental scars are still very much there over a fortnight later, and as reported [See left] in The Weekender, one of the rescued residents died earlier this week due to an ongoing condition.

Eight homes (one of which was unoccupied) have been blocked off and are almost certainly going to be demolished due to safety

issues, leaving the British, German, Norwegian and Chinese residents homeless and with little or no money to live on, let alone having the funds to rent replacement accommodation.

“If we didn’t have friends, we’d be living in our car”, was a poignant comment from one of the homeless residents.

“I have been emotionally traumatised and gone through hell”, said another. “I have barely been able to stop shaking since it happened”.

Their predicament is not helped by the financial fact that those who have mortgages on their properties are still having to pay them, as well as being hit by Suma payments!

All of their personal possessions are still in each home(“Our lives are in there”, I was told by one property owner), with no access permitted at all.

When the story broke last

month, it left me wondering how would I cope if faced with a similar picture?

My honest answer was that I doubt whether I could deal with such a scenario, but after meeting up with a number of the affected residents this week, I left with mixed feelings of admiration as to how they have coped in the face of personal adversity, but also with disappointment over how the system (assuming you can call it a system) has just not delivered for them.

I spoke with four of the British residents from Calle Limón earlier in the week (they asked for their surnames not to be published), and they did not even have to utter a word to convey how they have suffered.

Their gaunt faces showed me everything that I needed to know, but within a few minutes, they started to relax and to tell me what has or hasn’t happened in the last

SIVE two weeks.

“We are still in shock and our lives are in limbo,” said one of them.

Our meeting was clouded with the news of the death of Malcolm Lawrence, but then they briefed me over the “Catch 22” situation that they have found themselves in.

The overriding initial problem is that the insurance companies are refusing to pay out even a small trickle of cash to keep everybody going because an official surveyor’s report is needed for them to take action, and yes, you’ve guessed it, that report has not been done.

“Within 30 days” is what the homeowners were told, as they said that Orihuela Council; the Local Police; and the Urbanisation Community Insurer have already done reports.

The displaced residents told me that they have no idea as to what caused the collapse and unhelpful speculation and guesswork has added to their anguish, coupled with a complete lack of information given to them.

After being made homeless, some stayed in a Torrevieja hotel for a few days(paid for by the Laguna III urbanisation), whilst others stayed with friends.

They had virtually no items with them.

One lady told me:- “I had to go to a bank wearing a nightdress to get out what money I could”.

I was also told that looters had been spotted at some of their homes and that they were unhappy with the security that was being provided.

As for their homeless predicament, the group spoke to the British Consulate in Alicante, who said that they were sympathetic, but that they could do nothing because it was an internal Spanish matter.

Talks were held with Orihuela International Residents councillor, Sofía Álvarez, and the residents hope that she will be able to help them, and are waiting to hear from her again.

They were full of praise for the local community who raised money for them, as

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well as clubs and associations providing them with basics like clothes.

It seemed clear to me though that this group is rightly stressed out and are hitting closed doors in their attempt to have some basic dignity restored to them and to have their own roof back over their heads.

“We need a solicitor to fight our corner and some kind of independent survey” said David.

Needless to say, they both come at a price, and money is something that the residents

barely have.

Incredibly, they showed an unselfish concern over the state of other properties next to theirs, and also across the urbanisation.

“If it happened to us, what about our neighbours?”

The Weekender will keep following this story, and if you can offer any help to this group, then please contact us.

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THE HILTON hotel group is to take over the hotel in Roldán’s La Torre Golf Resort in Murcia before the end of the year.

The group has signed a deal with Empresas Phoenix to carry out the branding of the 133 room at the Intercontinental Hotel and will be known as DoubleTree

by Alex Trelinski

by Hilton La Torre Golf & Spa Resort.

Hilton’s vice-president of development, Patrick Fitzgibbon said:-”The Murcia region is positioning itself as one of the most outstanding leisure destinations in Spain, with more

than five point five million visitors last year.”

“The completion of the new international airport at Corvera will further boost the attractiveness of the area for foreign visitors”.

It will become Hilton’s fourth resort in Spain.

Criminals getting stranglehold

VIDEO footage has emerged of a worrying new trend among young criminal gangs, who have been using strangulation techniques to rob people, often tourists.

The footage was taken in Burjassot (Valencia province) and shows a Chinese tourist being

mugged by three youngsters, at least one of them known to be a minor. The victim fought back and was put in an aggressive stranglehold before the young thugs ran off with his mobile phone.

In this instance the CCTV footage allowed the National Police to identify and charge

the three assailants who are awaiting trial.

However authorities have warned that using neck holds to restrain people is extremely dangerous and could result in severe injury or death, especially if the victim is not allowed to breathe for any length of time.

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ORIHUELA COUNCIL has received a written complaint that the beach bar on Playa Cala Bosque in La Zenia is allegedly breaking the rules of its contact with the authority.

After the Orihuela Costa was left without beach bars for a large part of the summer due to the late advertising of a new contract, the previous franchise holder, Chiringuitos del Sol, retained the franchise and rolled back into the

by Alex Trelinski

business in August.

The website, Diario de la Vega, reports that the complainant alleges that Chiringuitos is occupying a larger area that is allowed at Cala Bosque, and also have too many tables and chairs.

The complainant says the beach bar is in the wrong location, namely the centre of the beach, rather than the back, and

that combined with the “large” area, it makes access to the sea more difficult for beachgoers.

The letter to Orihuela council also makes allegations over the preparation of food and the range that is offered, along with concerns over hygiene.

Photographs have been supplied with the complaint, which calls on the Orihuela authority to make an inspection of the facility.

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Head-butt parent detained

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a recent assault on a teacher in Sagunt (Valencia).

As reported in last week’s edition of “The Weekender” the parents of a child who was being disruptive were

to the teacher and school director.

Police sources say that the man is being investigated for the incident and has been released on precautionary terms. Meanwhile, the school has asked for increased

security, saying this is not the first time such an incident has happened. The Ministry of Education said that security is being reviewed after a meeting between the school’s board of directors and the local school inspector.

THE FUNERAL of the world-renowned Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caballé took place in Barcelona on Monday, after she died aged 85 in a city hospital on Saturday.

Despite her achievements in opera, she became best known for her “Barcelona” duet with Freddie Mercury in 1987, which was used as the theme for the city hosting the Olympics in 1992.

Caballé was hospitalised in the middle of September for a She was buried in the gallbladder problem, and

by Alex Trelinski Saint Andreu cemetery she last hit the headlines four years ago, when she dodging taxes by claiming in Barcelona next to her parents, with politicians accepted a plea deal after she lived in Andorra.

including Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Catalan President Quim Torra attending the funeral.

by Matthew Richards

called to La Pinaeta school.

However, upon arrival, the father got into an altercation with the supervisory teacher and head-butted them while allegedly issuing death threats

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A MADRID court has acquitted a former doctor of stealing newborn babies from their mothers and supplying them to infertile couples.

The court on Monday found gynaecologist Eduardo Vela, 85, had committed the crimes but charges were dropped because too much time had elapsed.

He is the first person to go on trial for illegal adoptions that took place during and after the fascist dictatorship of General Franco.

by Alex Trelinski

Thousands of more cases are suspected.

The Vela case focused on Inés Madrigal, allegedly abducted in 1969, and who now lives in the Murcia region, and who has led a campaign for justice.

After Franco’s triumph in Spain’s 1936-1939 civil war, many children were removed from families identified by the fascist regime as Republicans and given to families considered more deserving.

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Fiesta guidelines Guilty of child rape tightened up DESPITE, or possibly because of, the Valencia Fallas being one of the world’s great pyrotechnic displays it is not to everyone’s taste. Accordingly, new guidelines have been put in place for the fiesta next March. The Local Police have always had the power to fine people who let off fireworks out of designated

by Simon Russell

hours. However this year they have been advised to ensure they use these powers rather than turning a blind eye as has often happened before.

The ecological effects have also been discussed and 2019 will be the last year that single-use plastics for items

such as cups and straws will be allowed. However, fiesta goers are being encouraged to use more environmentally friendly alternatives before the ban comes into effect in 2020. The number of public toilets is also being increased significantly which it is hoped will reduce the problems of people urinating in the streets and doorways.

Dutch dopers GUARDIA Civil agents have this week uncovered what could be one of Europe’s leading marijuana plantation chains. In a major operation, five Dutch nationals were arrested in Alicante, La Nucia and El Campello along with a Moroccan man. The operation started in August after witnesses saw what appeared to be bin bags full of marijuana being removed from a property in San Juan and reported the incident.

The Guardia raided the property and found a pistol and the remains of about a thousand marijuana plant.

However, the occupants had

by Simon Russell

clearly fled in a hurry.

The investigation next led them to a house in La Nucia which was stocked with gear such as halogen lamps sufficient to set up another 20 properties as drug farms. They estimated that the gang could have grown about 80,000 plants a year, producing about 10 tons of buds. More plants and equipment were later discovered in residencies in Mutxamell, El Rebolledo and El Campello. The agents have deduced that one property was being used to germinate the seeds and

when they were starting to grow they were distributed to the other properties to continue growing. The drugs were then sent to a base in the Netherlands for distribution to Germany and Belgium.

The houses also had a sophisticated system for stealing the huge amount of power needed without making it obvious to passersby or the supplier.

The Dutch nationals, four men and a woman, along with the Moroccan man have been charged with illegal possession of arms, defrauding electricity, membership of a criminal gang and drug trafficking.

A Colombian national has been sentenced to 12 years in jail by the Provincial Court of Valencia for raping the 13-year-old daughter of his former partner. The incident happened in 2014 when the man went to his ex-wife’s

by Matthew Richards

house to visit another younger child, who he is the father of.

The victim was on her own in the house and the court heard how he forced her to have unprotected sex then offered

Police quick on the scene

by Matthew Richards

TWO men have been arrested after the violent robbery of a 54-year-old woman in Alicante City last weekend. They were targeting her necklace and bag but when the victim resisted she was thrown to the ground and the thieves then fled with the stolen items. A passer-by contacted the police on 091 and a nearby patrol was almost immediately on the scene. Other agents soon joined the pursuit and the suspects were quickly detained. A search found that the items reported as stolen were hidden in their clothing and they were returned to their owner. The accused, both Algerian nationals, have been charged with robbery and violence.

her €5 to keep quiet about the matter. However, the girl told her mother, leading to the prosecution and guilty verdict last week. The defendant has also been ordered to pay €3,000 compensation and legal costs.

BETTER HOSPITAL

ORIHUELA’S Vega Baja Hospital has spent 600 thousand pounds on improving life for both patients and medical staff.

The operating rooms have had new air conditioning units installed as well as better lighting, which means more space

by Alex Trelinski

being available to cut down on overcrowding in the adjacent wards.

The hospital’s intensive care unit has had similar work done, with improvements also being undertaken to the facility’s psychiatric department.

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Thief left hanging THE occupants of a house in a wealthy part of Valencia were left unaware that their house was under siege thanks to vigilant neighbours.

During the early hours of the morning, at about 4 am, the police received a call saying an attempted property break-in was taking place. When the police arrived the burglar was still dangling from a small balcony, trying in vain to break in

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through a window.

When challenged by the police he made his way to the ground where he was arrested before he could flee. The occupants of the house were unaware of the incident until they were woken by the police to check they were OK. A 25-yearold Romanian has been charged with attempted robbery with force.

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A 32-year-old man has been arrested by the National Police in Alicante for manipulating slot machines to steal over €2,000 in cash. The incident came to light after the manager of a gaming room in the city cashed up the machine and found that it was €2,600 short on the amount it should be holding.

He looked at CCTV and found the man, a regular customer, acting

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suspiciously around the machine in question. It appears that he had been using a device to allow him to constantly re-use the same coin, allowing him to fraudulently take 1,000, 200 and 850 Euros on three separate sessions. The police felt they had sufficient evidence to arrest the man who has been placed at the disposal of the Alicante Court of Instruction.

ONE OF Spain’s most wanted man has taunted police by starring in a YouTube video alongside a string of scantily-clad women Fugitive Francisco Tejon put two fingers up to cops by re-appearing surrounded by brunettes twerking in G-strings - nearly two years after disappearing off the radar.

The X-rated clip, which has already been viewed nearly 120,000 times since it was posted on YouTube, features a

song by Cuban-born Reggeaton singer Clase A - who is now based in Spain.

Tejon, considered to be one of the leaders of a major drug trafficking gang based in La Linea next to the border with Gibraltar, is filmed getting out of a Bentley with the artist in the video, which was only published last week.

He is then greeted by nearly a dozen semi-naked women waiting for the pair with champagne, on sofas and in a jacuzzi.

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MILLION EURO

GANG

SIX PEOPLE who are accused of stealing items worth a million euros from a house belonging to an elderly woman have been arrested in the Murcia region and Alicante Province.

The crooks were rounded up in Torre Pacheco and Fuente Alamo in Murcia, as well as in Alcoy, where the robbery took place.

The organised gang of three men and three women from Spain, Ecuador, and Columbia committed the break-in back in May, with the 97-year-old resident not initially at home at the time.

The thieves broke into the safe, and removed cash, six gold bars, and jewellery, before being surprised by the owner and the building caretaker, who had noticed smoke coming from the residence.

They were bundled into and locked in the bathroom, as the gang finished their work, and made their escape.

The gang have been charged with a big sheet of offences including robbery with violence; illegal detention; money laundering; drug trafficking; and breaking immigration laws.

Man drugged and raped housekeeper

A man in La Pobla de Vallbona (Valencia) is facing 13 years in jail if found guilty of drugging and abusing a domestic employee who worked for him. Prosecutor’s in Valencia told how the man added a substance to a hamburger, probably cocaine and other unknown drugs, causing the victim to feel very ill. He then raped her and took photographs, including him abusing her while wearing bondage gear.

The court heard how the spikes on this outfit also caused her pelvic

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injuries.

The woman worked as a housekeeper and is alleged to be the sister of a prostitute the defendant used, but there are no allegations of any prior relationship between the victim and the accused.

In turn, the man has offered contradictory alibis, saying initially he was with friends on the night of the attack and then that he was with the victim but they did not have sex. The case continues this week.

ELECTRIC ACTION THE SPANISH cabinet has announced measures aimed at reducing electricity bills which are among the highest in Europe and are often criticised for reducing business competitiveness and consumer’s purchasing power.

The government will scrap a controversial levy on solar power(the so-called “sun tax”). affecting households and small businesses, Energy and Environment Minister Teresa Ribera said, making it easier

by Alex Trelinski

for consumers to erect panels for their own use.

“This country is finally freeing itself from the great absurdity, scorned by most international observers, that is the ‘sun tax’,” Ribera told a news conference.

The changes also include suspending for six months a seven per cent levy on power generation which companies like Iberdrola had mainly passed on to consumers.

Along with the suspension of a levy on hydrocarbon use for electricity production, this should cut average household bills by around four per cent, Ribera said, adding, “It is a relief measure, which will give us six months to work on big structural measures.”

The savings though are a comparative drop in the ocean as wholesale electricity prices have shot up this year, with consumers having to pay higher bills.

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BUSINESS WORRIES UK manufacturing exports have slumped to their lowest level in two years, with anxiety among businesses hitting its highest level since the Brexit vote.

The British Chambers of Commerce(BCC) survey said a slowdown in manufacturing exports in the last quarter was a major cause for concern.

Sales to overseas buyers were predicted to receive a boost from the fall in the value of the pound but a small bump now appears to have subsided.

Suren Thiru, BCC head of economics, said manufacturing remained a weak spot for the UK economy with exports falling sharply over the last quarter.

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materials is weighing on the UK’s external position – further evidence that the persistent weakness in sterling is doing more harm than good,” he said.

A separate survey of finance bosses found that worries over the long-term impact of Brexit are mounting.

Among chief financial officers polled by Deloitte, 79 per cent said they expect the long-term business environment to be worse after leaving the EU, up from 75 per cent in the second quarter of 2018 and the third successive rise.

Meanwhile, the potential failure of Brexit negotiations and “unsettled” politics pose a risk to world economic growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.

A recent report shows that Elche is very much the industrial powerhouse for Alicante, easily outstripping the provincial capital.

Based on measures such as patent applications and volume of output over the period between 2009 and 2016 Elche leads in both innovation and production.

The report from the Elche Bar Association

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shows that Elche registered 184 patents compared to Alicante’s 119. The small municipality of San Vicente del Raspeig also registered more patents than Alicante with 143, mainly due to the presence of the University of Alicante and the research that emerges from there.

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Elche is a more industrial and innovative city and produces patents to protect its products such as those for fashion and science.

Alicante meanwhile is more service-based and has less need to patent their activities. Elche’s per capita productivity is measured at 40%, well beyond the 24% in Alicante, another key measure.

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ROUGH JUSTICE

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Pets & Wildlife

Our Complex Canine Companions

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.

As any dog lover will tell you, our canine companions are endlessly fascinating creatures.

As well as being our best friends, they are an engineering miracle by Mother Nature with amazing abilities that we often take for granted.

Dogs are highly sensitive to motion and because of the location of their eyes, they have excellent peripheral vision. A typical dog has a visual range of 240 to 250 degrees - 60-70 degrees more than human beings!

Their highly-tuned sense of smell is legendary and is 100 times more sensitive than their owners. In fact dogs have between 220 million and two billion smell neurons in their noses, while a person only has about five million on the surface of the nasal cavity.

They also have far superior hearing and are able to detect sounds of significantly higher frequency than the range of human hearing. People can hear sound with frequencies up to 20,000 Hz, while dogs can hear up to 40,000 Hz. The canine ear is also controlled by 17 different muscles, which means it can adjust to hear sounds coming from

DOTTIE This beautiful Pointer cross is almost 3 years old and has been spayed and micro chipped. She is loves to go for walks and be made a fuss of and would make a great companion.

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many different directions and angles.

As far as vision is concerned, dogs can not only see colour but it can also impact their behaviour. Dogs see a smaller palette of colour than humans and mainly see yellow and blue. Both orange and green are seen as yellow and they cannot see red at all - perceiving it only as a dark grey or black.

Dog behaviour is a subject of frequent discussion among owners and some of the commonest aspects include

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barking, tail wagging and mischievous bone burying.

Tail wagging is the most characteristic and common dog behaviour - but it doesn’t always mean our canine pals are happy. The behaviour is more a mood indicator and the height the tail is held demonstrates how confident or submissive the animal feels. Experts at Butcher’s Pet Care have compiled this tailwagging translation guide • Loose tail, enthusiastic motions - friendly attitude and satisfaction.

• Intense motion, including rear end - submission • Stiff tail at line of back, slow movement - anger • Lowered tail, stiff motions - uneasiness, nervousness, desire to receive favour from another individual • Tail between legs - fear Tail held at 45 degrees above the line of the back or a little higher -curiosity and alertness In the language of dogs, barking is an alarm signal and is one of only a few types of signals that are not sent directly to a single recipient, even when the distance between them is not great.

Barking that indicates a real threat has a very low tone, in the form of a series of three single muffled barks, sometimes described as a woof.

And while burying bones in a freshly-planted flowerbed is guaranteed to make their owners lose the rag, the habit is a natural behaviour inherited from their wild predecessors. Food was not always available so after a successful hunt, the dog would always hide a part of whatever it ate from scavengers and other members of the pack.

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Health & Beauty

Middle-Aged Hit By Skin Cancer

Middle-aged Brits have seen cases of the most dangerous form of skin cancer - malignant melanoma - soar from fewer than 500 a year to almost 2,000 since the end of the 1970s.

The sharp increase means that more than five people a day in their fifties are falling victim to a cancer that can prove fatal if diagnosed at a late stage.

Melanoma rates have more than tripled over the last 30 years, rising from 7.5 cases of melanoma per 100,000 people in their 50s in Britain to 26.6 cases per 100,000.

And the latest available figures show that the total number of cases of malignant melanoma for all ages increased from around 12,100 in the UK in 2009 to around 12,800 in 2010 a rise of more than five per cent.

The new statistics were released from Cancer Research UK which says the earlier cancer is diagnosed, the better chance people have to beat the disease.

The stark rise in melanoma rates highlights the importance of raising awareness of the signs and

symptoms of skin cancer, encouraging people to visit their doctor promptly if they notice any unusual changes in their skin, and of the need to be safe in the sun.

The awareness campaign is being supported by Tesco’s, which includes making Cancer Research UK leaflets about early signs of skin cancer easily accessible to millions of customers.

The supermarket giant also aims to raise £10 million this year to fund a series of early diagnosis research projects across the UK. One of the projects is being carried out by a group of researchers at the University of Edinburgh who are finding new ways to help people recognise the signs of skin cancer.

The team, led by Professor Jonathan Rees, want to see if using web-based images could be more successful at helping people recognise abnormalities than existing information.

Professor Rees says: “People’s idea of what skin cancer looks like is limited to three or four images that are widely used to promote awareness of the disease but we don’t think this goes far enough with helping people

identify the problem and going to their doctor.

“With support from Tesco, the team in Edinburgh are working to use the internet and the potential it offers to access many images. It’s a bit like bird spotting - using pictures as a guide to what malignant melanoma could look like and helping people make a better decision about seeing their doctor.

“It’s worrying that melanoma rates are on the rise. But, if caught early, melanoma can be treated very successfully so if we can develop a better system of encouraging people to go to the doctor, this could potentially save a great deal of lives.”

Thirty years ago malignant melanoma was the 17th most common form of cancer in the UK’s middle-aged - now it’s number five.

Sara Hiom, director of information at Cancer Research UK, adds: “We know that cancer survival in the UK lags behind the best in Europe and this is likely because of a combination of many factors including

late diagnosis. “Our Spot Cancer Early campaign and partnership with Tesco are raising awareness of the difference early diagnosis can make to surviving cancer.

“Melanoma is a largely preventable disease; people can reduce their chance of developing skin cancer in the first place if they protect their skin from sunburn.

But it’s also important t h a t people a r e

aware of the warning signs for malignant melanoma.

“Look out for changes in size, shape, or colour of a mole, freckle or normal patch of skin - these should be reported to a GP

without delay. In particular look for moles or freckles that are asymmetrical, with uneven colours or borders, larger than a pencil top eraser, are itchy or bleed.

“The chances are this won’t turn out to be cancer, but if it is, spotting it early could make a real difference to the outcome.”

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Motoring

NEW Audi e-tron The Audi e-tron is the first fully electrically powered series production model from the brand with the four rings.

The company claims its a sporty full-size SUV which is suitable for everyday use.

Standing still or on the move, the Audi e-tron is electrifying. Its expressive sill area, the electric tailboard and the light gray Singleframe are indicators of the high-voltage technology that makes for a special driving experience.

The electric SUV is powered by two powerful electric motors that are locally CO2-neutral and virtually silent. A new generation of the quattro drive, the electric all-wheel drive, ensures excellent traction and dynamics. It varies the distribution of drive torques between the two axles – within a fraction of a second.

A key factor for the sporty character and outstanding dynamics is the low and central position of the battery system. Which gives the vehicle a range that is suitable for driving long distances.

During more than 90 percent of all decelerations, the

Audi e-tron recovers energy solely via its electric motors.

In combination with the integrated electrohydraulic brake control system. Audi is the world’s first carmaker to use such a system in an electrically powered series production vehicle.

The cleverly designed aerodynamics also contribute significantly to its efficiency.

One highlight of this concept are the optional virtual exterior mirrors – a worldwide first in a series production model.

Not only do they reduce aerodynamic drag, they also take digitalization in the vehicle to a whole new level. The ´mirrors´ are digital cameras linked to screens within the cabin.

The Audi e-tron offers the spaciousness and comfort of a typical full-sized SUV. Paired with high-quality materials and fine workmanship, it makes electric mobility a premium experience.

This is also ensured by the comprehensive and reliable range of charging options with intelligent solutions for

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at home and on the go.

From navigation with the e-tron route planner, which displays the appropriate route with the required charging points, automated billing at the charging station and all the way to remote control via smartphone – the Audi

e-tron is ex t r e m e l y well connected. It is equipped with the high-end media center MMI navigation plus including LTE Advanced and a Wi-Fi hotspot as standard.

Numerous assist systems further relieve the driver.

For example, the standard efficiency assist promotes an economic driving style by displaying predictive information and performing automatic recuperation. If the customer selects the adaptive cruise assist, the system can also brake and accelerate the

electric SUV predictively.

The Audi e-tron rolls off the assembly line at the CO2neutral plant in Brussels.

Initial deliveries to European customers are planned for late 2018.

The e-tron has a starting price in the region of €80,000.

Super Toyota Supra Defender Works V8 The original, popular and now classic Toyota Supras were released between 1978 and 2002 – all powered by an inline sixcylinder engine. The new 2019 Toyota Supra is also available with an inlinesix-cylinder powerplant.

That however is where the similarity ends.

The engine n the new Supra is a 3.0-liter unit sourced from BMW. It allegedly produces around 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. It can allegedly accelerate the coupe to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds.

It remains to be seen if Toyota will also produce the less expensive variant with a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder making 248 hp (185 kW) as previously r e p o r t e d .

If neither of these variants of the Supra sounds quick enough for your liking, chief engineer Tetsuya Tada says that a more powerful GRMN version is on its way.

The new Supra features a fairly rounded overall shape that creates a connection with the look of the famous fourthgeneration model, many will

remember fondly. The front fascia features three, large inlets. A curved centre section of the nose draws viewers’ eye to the area between the headlights. A long, gently sculpted hood leads back to a swept-back windshield and the doublebubble roof. Skinny vents ahead of the swollen fenders at the front and rear add sporty cues. The tail features an integrated ducktail spoiler and triangular LED taillights.

This isn´t the long-awaited new Landrover Defender, this is the Works V8 70th Edition.

A low-volume run (up to 150 will be made) which is the work of Jaguar Land Rover Classic, the arm of JLR that specialises in reworking old cars. The original Defender went out of production in 2016 so these are modified late 90´s and 110´s converted in Works V8´s.

The specs of the virtually new cars are very impressive.

There´s a JLR 5.0-litre V8 stuffed under the bonnet with a more than ample 400bhp and 380lb ft of torque being

fed through an eight-speed ZF automatic box to all four 18-inch diamond-turned Sawtooth alloy wheels shod in 265/65 R18 all-terrain tyres. 0-60mph takes 5.6 seconds in a 90 Station Wagon Works V8, and the top speed is capped at 106mph for your safety.

The suspension and steering have of course been adapted to cope with that excess of grunt. Although you shouldn´t expect the Works V8 to corner like a Range Rover Sport as a result.

The interior has also been spruced up. It’s fully

tailored in Windsor leather on the Recaro sports seats, dashboard, door cards and headlining. It includes JLRs’ in-house Classic Infotainment slimline sat-nav system too. The more modern electronics include the biLED headlamps, designed to actually illuminate the road ahead unlike the headlights on most Defenders.

Prices will start at £150,000 for this lowvolume 70th birthday special, although it’s expected that the costs will be flexible depending on the exact donor vehicle used.

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FRIDAY 12th October

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 Gardeners’ World 12:45 Armchair Britain 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 Restoration Home 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 15:45 Wartime Farm 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 16:45 The Blue Planet 18:15 Pointless 17:45 Eggheads 19:00 BBC News at Six 18:15 Flog It! 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 19:00 Strictly Come Dancing: It 20:30 A Question of Sport Takes Two 21:00 EastEnders 20:00 Mastermind 21:30 Room 101 22:00 Have I Got News for You 20:30 Nigella: At My Table 22:30 Would I Lie to You? 21:00 Great British Menu 23:00 BBC News at Ten 22:00 Gardeners’ World 23:25 BBC London News 23:00 Mock the Week 23:32 BBC Weather 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 23:30 Newsnight

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 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 The Royal Wedding: A Family Celebration 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 The Big Audition 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News London 23:45 UEFA Nations League Football

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 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice

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 14:05 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Mommy Be Mine 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 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 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 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Fast & Furious

07:00 Coronation Street

07:10 Volkswagen Racing Cup Motor Racing 07:40 Caterham UK Motor Racing 08:05 3rd Rock From the Sun 08:30 3rd Rock From the Sun 09:00 Frasier 09:35 Frasier 10:05 The Big Bang Theory 10:30 The Big Bang Theory 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 Heineken Champions Cup Rugby: The Big Tackle 12:30 The Simpsons 13:00 The Simpsons 13:30 Live: European Rugby Champions Cup 16:10 Car S.O.S 17:05 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 17:35 The People’s Vet 18:35 Escape to the Chateau: DIY 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Britain at Low Tide 21:00 Britain’s Most Historic

07:00 MILKSHAKE

07:00 Emmerdale Omnibus

11:35 The Gadget Show

10:00 Coronation Street

07:00 Murder, She Wrote 07:45 Columbo 09:50 Agatha Christie’s Marple 11:50 Agatha Christie’s Marple 13:50 Agatha Christie’s Marple 15:50 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 18:00 Lewis 20:00 Midsomer Murders 22:00 Endeavour

SATURDAY 13th October

07:00 Dino Dana 07:00 This Is BBC TWO 07:10 Super 4 07:30 Top Class 08:00 Marrying Mum and Dad 07:25 Super 4 08:30 All Over the Place 07:35 Make It Pop 12:30 Raymond Blanc: How to 09:00 The Dengineers 07:55 Share a Story Cook Well 09:30 Absolute Genius With Dick 08:05 Mr Bean and Dom 08:15 Mr Bean 13:00 Football Focus 10:00 Elephant Diaries 08:30 Scrambled!

10:30 Elephant Diaries 08:35 The Tom and Jerry Show 13:30 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 Talk to the Animals 08:50 The Powerpuff Girls 14:00 BBC Weekend News 12:00 Natural World 09:10 ToonMarty 13:00 The Incredible Spice Men 09:30 The Haunted Hathaways 14:15 Bargain Hunt 13:30 Rick Stein From Venice to 10:05 Mighty Magiswords Istanbul 15:15 Money for Nothing 10:25 ITV News 14:30 Coast 10:30 James Martin’s Saturday 16:00 Escape to the Country 14:50 The Winslow Boy Morning 16:30 Britain’s Ultimate Pilots: 12:40 Best Walks with a View 17:00 Frozen Inside The RAF with Julia Bradbury 17:30 Trust Me I’m a Doctor 18:30 BBC Weekend News 13:10 The X Factor 18:00 Monkman and Seagull’s 14:15 ITV Lunchtime News 18:40 BBC London News Genius Guide to Britain 14:30 Live: ITV Racing Live 18:30 Dad’s Army 18:50 Pointless Celebrities 19:00 Mediterranean With Simon 17:15 The Chase: Celebrity Special Reeve 19:40 Strictly Come Dancing 20:00 Murray Walker: A Life in 18:15 ITV Evening News 18:30 ITV News London 21:35 Casualty the Fast Lane 18:40 Harry Potter and the Half21:00 A House Through Time 22:25 Killing Eve 22:00 Black Hollywood: They’ve Blood Prince 21:35 The X Factor Gotta Have Us 23:10 BBC Weekend News 22:50 The Jonathan Ross Show 23:00 QI XL 23:55 ITV News 23:30 This Country 23:45 Snowfall 07:00 Breakfast

11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live

SUNDAY 14th October

07:00 Breakfast 10:00 BBC News 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 Lifeline 16:45 Eat Well for Less?

17:45 Pointless Celebrities 18:30 BBC Weekend News 18:45 BBC London News 18:55 Countryfile 19:55 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 New Tricks

12:35 Make You Laugh Out Loud Omnibus 13:00 Catchphrase 13:05 Police Interceptors 14:05 Police Interceptors 15:05 The Shaggy Dog 17:10 Rich House, Poor House 18:05 Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 19:05 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it

13:40 You’ve Been Framed!

14:45 The X Factor 15:50 Happy Feet 17:55 Step Up 2 the Streets

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 Home Fires 22:00 Grantchester 23:00 Grantchester

20:00 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 23:35 Celebrity Juice

Away!

20:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

20:55 5 News Weekend 21:00 Eight Days That Made Rome 22:00 Rome Unwrapped 23:00 Live: Boxing

07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness 07:00 On the Buses 07:05 British Rally Championship07:00 MILKSHAKE 07:00 Dino Dana 07:00 This Is BBC TWO 07:10 Super 4 07:35 Around the World in 80 11:35 Make You Laugh Out Loud World Records 07:35 FIA World Rallycross 07:25 Murder, She Wrote 07:15 Emmerdale Omnibus 07:35 Make It Pop Gardens 12:05 Police Interceptors Championship Motor Racing 08:20 Heartbeat 10:15 Coronation Street 07:55 Share a Story 08:35 Gardeners’ World 13:00 Friends Omnibus 08:30 Frasier 09:20 Heartbeat 08:05 Mr Bean 09:35 Countryfile 13:15 The X Factor 08:30 Scrambled!

13:30 Friends 08:55 Frasier 10:20 Agatha Christie’s Marple 10:30 The Beechgrove Garden 14:30 Catchphrase 08:35 The Tom and Jerry Show 14:00 Friends 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best 09:25 Frasier 12:20 Agatha Christie’s Marple 15:10 Around the World in 80 08:50 Ben 10 14:30 Friends Bites Days 14:25 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 09:10 The Bagel and Becky Show 09:55 Jamie Cooks Italy 17:30 Happy Feet Two 12:30 Food & Drink 15:00 Friends 09:30 The Haunted Hathaways 10:30 Sunday Brunch 16:20 Columbo 19:25 The Lord of the Rings: The 13:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian 10:05 Mighty Magiswords 15:30 Friends 13:30 The Simpsons 17:55 Foyle’s War Two Towers Adventure 10:25 ITV News 16:00 Friends 23:00 Family Guy 14:00 The Simpsons 20:00 Foyle’s War 14:00 Pal Joey 10:30 Love Your Home and Garden 23:30 Family Guy 16:25 Friends 15:45 Flog It! 11:30 Midsomer Murders 14:30 Antz 22:00 Lewis 23:55 Family Guy 16:55 Friends 13:30 Emmerdale 1918 16:30 Natural World 16:10 The Great British Bake Off 14:00 ITV Lunchtime News 17:25 Friends 17:30 Super League Rugby 17:30 Location, Location, 14:15 You’ve Been Framed!

18:30 Live: NFL Football 17:55 Jack the Giant Slayer 14:45 The X Factor Location 20:00 Sue Perkins and the 20:00 World’s Most Vicious 16:00 Back to Mine Chimp Sanctuary 18:30 Grand Designs Beasts 16:30 The Big Audition 21:00 Mediterranean With Simon 19:30 Channel 4 News 17:30 The Chase 20:55 5 News Weekend Reeve 18:30 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars 20:00 Phil Spencer’s Stately 21:00 Ice Road Truckers 22:00 Last Chance Lawyer NYC 19:30 ITV Evening News Homes 22:00 Ancient Mysteries: Viking 22:45 Mock the Week 20:00 The Chase: Celebrity Special 21:00 Great Canal Journeys 23:15 No Activity Burial Secrets Revealed 21:00 The X Factor 23:45 No Activity 22:00 Now You See Me 2 22:00 Butterfly 23:00 Big Brother

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FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2018

MONDAY 15th October

07:00 Breakfast 07:00 Money for Nothing 10:15 Rip-Off Britain 07:45 Chase the Case 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:30 Back in Time for the 12:00 Claimed and Shamed Factory 12:45 Armchair Britain 09:30 The Week in Parliament 13:15 Bargain Hunt 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 14:00 BBC News at One 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors 13:15 Politics Live 15:15 Hardball 14:00 For What It’s Worth 16:00 Escape to the Country 14:45 Restoration Home 16:45 Money for Nothing 15:45 Wartime Farm 17:30 Flog It! 16:45 The Blue Planet 18:15 Pointless 17:45 Eggheads 19:00 BBC News at Six 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 19:00 Letterbox 20:30 Inside Out 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 21:00 EastEnders It Takes Two 21:30 Panorama 20:00 The Big Family Cooking 22:00 Peter Kay’s Comedy Showdown Shuffle 21:00 Autumnwatch 22:30 For Facts Sake 23:00 BBC News at Ten 22:00 Black Earth Rising 23:42 BBC Weather 23:00 QI 23:45 Have I Got a Bit More 23:30 Newsnight News for You

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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 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 Griff’s Great Britain 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Strangers 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News London 23:45 UEFA Nations League Football

07:00 MILKSHAKE 07:10 Sign Off 07:55 Mike & Molly 10:15 Jeremy Vine 08:15 Mike & Molly 12:15 The Gadget Show 08:40 Everybody Loves 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime Raymond 10:05 Frasier 13:15 NCIS 10:35 Frasier 14:10 Access 11:10 Undercover Boss USA 14:15 Home and Away 12:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 13:00 Channel 4 News 14:45 Neighbours 13:05 Come Dine with Me 15:15 Nightmare from the Past 14:05 A New Life in the Sun 17:00 Friends 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Coast vs Country 17:30 Friends 17:00 A Place in the Sun 18:00 5 News at 5 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Neighbours 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 Hollyoaks 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:00 Sinkholes 21:00 Dispatches 21:30 Food Unwrapped 21:00 Traffic Cops 22:00 Old People’s Home for 4 22:00 Paddington Station 24/7 Year Olds 23:00 Big Brother 23:00 Gogglebox

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The Last Leg

Episode 1 of 10 - Ch4 11:00pm Fri 12th October NEW SERIES: Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by celebrity guests including John Cleese for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days. The trio offer their own unique insight into some of the most difficult and delicate issues in modern Britain, and answer that most important of questions: Is it OK?

TUESDAY 16th October

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip-Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Claimed and Shamed 12:45 Armchair Britain 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Hardball 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Informer 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC London News 23:42 BBC Weather 23:45 Imagine...

09:00 Great British Menu 09:30 The Farmers’ Country Showdown 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 13:15 Politics Live 14:00 For What It’s Worth 14:45 Restoration Home 15:45 Wartime Farm 16:45 The Blue Planet 17:45 Eggheads 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Letterbox 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 20:00 The Big Family Cooking Showdown 21:00 Autumnwatch 22:00 A Dangerous Dynasty: House of Assad 23:00 Later Live... with Jools Holland 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 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 Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories 21:00 Love Your Home and Garden 22:00 Caught on Camera 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News London 23:45 Butterfly

TV

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!

20:00 Take Me Out 21:00 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 10:05 Judge Judy 10:35 Judge Judy 11:00 Judge Judy 11:30 Agatha Christie’s Marple 13:35 The Royal 14:40 Heartbeat 15:40 Coronation Street 16:15 Coronation Street 16:50 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:50 Heartbeat 19:55 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 Doc Martin 23:00 DCI Banks

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Peter Kay´s Comedy Shuffle

Season 3 Episode 1 of 6 BBC1 10:00 pm Mon 15th October NEW SERIES: The comedian, actor, writer and director returns to look back over more memorable moments from his career, featuring clips from his TV shows, highlights from his numerous chat show appearances and his music videos. This edition includes musings on the wonders of garlic bread, the scene in which Max and Paddy flattened a cow after their mobile home ran into it, and talent night down at the Phoenix Club for Brian Potter, and there is a special appearance by children’s animated favourite Peppa Pig

07:35 Mike & Molly 07:55 Mike & Molly 08:15 Mike & Molly 08:40 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 The Great British Bake Off 22:15 Celebrity Hunted 23:25 The Circle

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 14:05 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Tiny House of Terror 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 Dog Rescuers: Best in Show 21:00 The Yorkshire Vet 22:15 Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild 23:15 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 18:55 You’ve Been Framed!

19:50 Take Me Out 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 10:05 Judge Judy 10:35 Judge Judy 11:05 Judge Judy 11:30 Agatha Christie’s Marple 13:30 The Royal 14:35 Heartbeat 15:40 Coronation Street 16:15 Coronation Street 16:50 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:50 Heartbeat 19:55 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 Scott & Bailey

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1. A celebrant dancing in a place of worship (10) 7. Day with bird or mammal (8) 8. Checks for suitability of American ex-servicemen (4) 9. Join king getting nothing back (4) 10. Father’s wise to find way through (7) 12. Strange man resounds with a Puccini aria (6,5) 14. Lack of harmony in road behind dance club (7) 16. Egyptian goddess is duplicated (4) 19. Look back just the same (4) 20. Die off after incident at close of day (8) 21. Fault-finding doctor is on course (10)

Down 1. Charge about right for folklore monster (5) 2. They should be allowed to be themselves, forgiving people say (7) 3. Central Europe takes satisfactory man on board (4) 4. A key adviser in an Australian city (8) 5. Garments required for television (5) 6. Greek letter about end of bailout is a disgrace (6) 11. Periods for which accommodation is required (8) 12. Daniel has new form fixed (6) 13. Prepared to stir old Italian food (7) 15. Manage to enclose small group of trees (5) 17. Drinks like this turned blue (5) 18. Carry an animal (4)

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Down 2. Lured (7) 3. Assistance (3) 4. Loftier (6) 5. Unwilling (9) 6. Go away (5) 7. Aquatic mammal (5) 8. Bicycle for two (6) 12. Behind with payments (2,7) 16. Proficient (7) 17. Every seven days (6) 18. Hue (6) 19. Defeated contestant (5) 20. Slightly warm (5) 23.Provide with weapons (3)

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To complete the puzzle fill in each of the empty hexagon cells with numbers between 1 & 7 following the 3 rules below; 1. No numbers in a horizontal line can be repeated.

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3. No numbers in the 7 gray hexagons can be repeated.

tes © 2017 Best 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!

21st Mar – 20th Apr The Devil http: //bestforpuzzles.com/dc/print.html?You puzz= 0712 seemdaily-codeword-18 to have got into a bit of a predicament and this will come to the fore this week, you will need to have your quick thinking head on to avert a disagreement.

There is always a way out with the devil card and by Thursday things will calm down considerably. Lucky Number 16

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21st Apr – 21st May Four of Wands A great week for you is foretold with this card it seems everything you come into contact with will work out in your favour. Your social life is looking good too with an invitation coming out of the blue, make sure you accept as a chance meeting will bring you luck. Lucky Number 43

Gemini 22nd May – 21th June The Hermit The Hermit tells you to follow your gut instincts this week, for your intuition is high at this time.

On Wednesday you will meet an older gentleman who will become a good friend to you and metaphorically help you up a ladder you are wanting to climb. Red will be lucky. Lucky Number 36

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Libra 23rd Sept – 22nd Oct Three of Coins Some plans around changes in/around the house will be delayed, this is only temporary so do not be discouraged. There are new friends to be made this week so get yourself out and socialise more than you have lately. No need to spend just get out there. Lucky Number 11

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Others seem to be looking to you for advice this week choose your words wisely and you will be listened to. Lucky Number 09

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20th Jan – 19th Feb 23rd Oct – 21st Nov 23rd July – 22nd Aug Five of Coins Temperance The Star This is a time to check your A more balanced week this week This is probably the luckiest card finances are in order, and make and not before time. You will see in the deck so go on push your sure all is paid up to date, with the answer to other peoples isluck this week, do something care you will come out ok, just be sues this week but not everyone new and you will find a fresh aware this could be an expensive will want your input. Your social feeling of freedom. A close friend week without forward planning. life seems to be opening up and or partner will surprise you in a A friend will show theirCopyright true coa chat around a table will solve find peace © Puzzle Baron good October way.

8, 2018 -You Go to will www.Printable-Puzzles.com for Hints and Solutions! lours and how good a friend they your dilemma at the end of this and a feeling of harmony within a can be. Lucky Number 21 week. Lucky Number 22 garden. Lucky Number 13

23rd Aug– 22nd Sept Two of Cups You will find you are balancing money matters this week, there have been a few ups and downs in this area of your life but light is on the horizon and this phase will pass soon. Could leave you feeling tired out but also feel an achievement as you sort it all out. Lucky Number 39

22nd Nov – 20th Dec Four of Swords This is a time to put your feet up and relax, things have been a bit hectic lately so take time out to destress you deserve it. Fun and laughter are the order of the week, you will stumble on a gathering and this will bring good luck your way. Look for a green door. Lucky Number 26

Pisces 20th Feb – 20th Mar Eight of Wands This will be a really good week for you everything seems to fall into place for you and your nearest and dearest. Your dreams seem to be very vivid at the moment why not keep a dream diary and see what they are trying to tell you. Blue and green will be lucky for you. Lucky Number 06

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WEDNESDAY 17th October

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip-Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Claimed and Shamed 12:45 Armchair Britain 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Hardball 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 21:00 Without Limits: Australia 22:00 The Apprentice 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC London News 23:42 BBC Weather 23:45 A Question of Sport

07:00 Letterbox 07:30 Claimed and Shamed 08:15 Money for Nothing 09:00 Great British Menu 09:30 The Farmers’ Country Showdown 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 12:15 Politics Live 14:00 Lifeline 14:10 Coast 14:45 The House That £100k Built 15:45 Wartime Farm 16:45 The Blue Planet 17:45 Eggheads 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Letterbox 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 20:00 The Big Family Cooking Showdown 21:00 Autumnwatch 22:00 Trust 23:00 The Apprentice: You’re Fired 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 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 The Parachute Murder Plot 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News London 23:45 Peston

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip-Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Claimed and Shamed 12:45 Armchair Britain 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Hardball 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Eat Well for Less?

22:00 Ambulance 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC London News 23:42 BBC Weather 23:45 Question Time

07:00 Letterbox 07:30 Claimed and Shamed 08:15 Money for Nothing 09:00 Saving Lives at Sea 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 13:15 Politics Live 14:00 For What It’s Worth 14:45 The House That £100k Built 15:45 Wartime Farm 16:45 The Blue Planet 17:45 Eggheads 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Letterbox 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 20:00 The Big Family Cooking Showdown 21:00 Autumnwatch 22:00 Horizon 23:00 MOTD: The Premier League Show 23:30 Newsnight

07:35 Mike & Molly 07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:55 Mike & Molly 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 08:15 Mike & Molly 08:40 Everybody Loves 11:30 This Morning Raymond 13:30 Loose Women 10:05 Frasier 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 10:40 Frasier 14:55 ITV News London 11:10 Undercover Boss USA 12:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 15:00 Judge Rinder 13:00 Channel 4 News 16:00 Tenable 13:05 Come Dine with Me 17:00 Tipping Point 14:05 A New Life in the Sun 18:00 The Chase 15:10 Countdown 19:00 ITV News London 16:00 Coast vs Country 19:30 ITV Evening News 17:00 A Place in the Sun 20:00 Emmerdale 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 20:30 Tonight 19:00 The Simpsons 21:00 Emmerdale 19:30 Hollyoaks 21:30 Emmerdale 1918 20:00 Channel 4 News 22:00 Gordon, Gino and Fred’s 20:55 Stand Up to Cancer Road Trip 21:00 Location, Location, 23:00 ITV News at Ten Location 23:30 ITV News London 22:00 No Offence 23:00 Child of Mine 23:45 The Late Debate

07:35 Mike & Molly 07:55 Mike & Molly 08:15 Mike & Molly 08:40 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 10:40 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 20:55 Stand Up to Cancer 21:00 The Supervet 22:00 Grand Designs 23:00 The Bisexual 23:40 999: What’s Your Emergency?

THURSDAY 18th October

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 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 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 18:55 You’ve Been Framed!

19:20 You’ve Been Framed!

19:50 Take Me Out 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Fast & Furious

07:00 Coronation Street

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest 10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers it Away!

Guinness World Records 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime 07:45 You’ve Been Framed!

13:15 NCIS 08:10 Dress to Impress 09:00 Emmerdale 14:10 Access 09:25 Coronation Street 14:15 Home and Away 09:55 Coronation Street 14:45 Neighbours 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres 15:15 Drew Peterson: Show Untouchable 11:15 Who’s Doing the Dishes?

17:00 Friends 12:15 Dress to Impress 17:30 Friends 13:15 Emmerdale 18:00 5 News at 5 13:45 Coronation Street 18:30 Neighbours 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 19:00 Home and Away 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:30 5 News Tonight 18:55 You’ve Been Framed!

20:00 Traffic Cops 19:50 Take Me Out 21:00 Canada: A Year in the 21:00 Two and a Half Men Wild 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Rich House, Poor House 22:00 Don’t Hate the Playaz 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:00 Big Brother 23:50 Family Guy

07:00 Coronation Street

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 14:05 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 A Date to Die For 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 Great Model Railway Challenge 21:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 22:00 How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep 23:00 Big Brother

07:30 Coronation Street 08:00 Heartbeat 09:00 The Royal 10:05 Judge Judy 10:35 Judge Judy 11:05 Judge Judy 11:30 Agatha Christie’s Marple 13:35 The Royal 14:35 Heartbeat 15:40 Coronation Street 16:15 Coronation Street 16:50 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:50 Heartbeat 19:55 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 23:00 The Loch

07:30 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 09:00 The Royal 10:05 Judge Judy 10:35 Judge Judy 11:05 Judge Judy 11:30 Agatha Christie’s Marple 13:35 The Royal 14:40 Heartbeat 15:40 Coronation Street 16:15 Coronation Street 16:55 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Vera 23:00 Law & Order: UK

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A few years ago, I ran the Barcelona marathon, lining up at the starting point alongside 12,000 other runners at the foot of the steps leading down from the National Palace.

With the famous fountains gushing water high into the air, we waited accompanied by the tune Barcelona, sung by Freddie mercury and Montserrat Caballe blasting out from speakers around us, which made the hairs stand up on the back of my head for a few unforgettable moments that will live in my memory forever.

Spanish soprano sing Montserrat Caballe, who died last week at the age of

eighty-five, starred in ninety opera roles during her illustrious career, but will still be best remembered for that 1987 ‘poperatic’ duet with Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.

Eyebrows were raised in the world of rock, when the collaboration was announced, but the pair had in fact developed a close and fun-filled friendship, which was evident when they premiered the single, in front of 6000 invited guests at KU Discotheque in Ibiza.

The performance of ‘Barcelona’, which critic, Tim de Lisle described as “An exercise in high camp, with two of the world’s greatest practitioners vying to see

who could go furthest over the top”, drew a ten-minute standing ovation, but left the music critics less than impressed.

“I defy any other rock and roll personality to duet with a legendary opera singer and survive” said Freddie rounding on the critics who lampooned the duo, for his arch campness and her gigantic size.

Freddie, loved the Spanish opera divaMontsy, for her wacky personality and lack of airs and graces, whilst she enjoyed listening to his rude jokes and was never offended by his colourful language.

The song became a huge worldwide hit and was chosen as the theme for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

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Take That singer, Gary Barlow, has recently opened up about the eating disorder that affected the early years of his solo career following the band’s split in the mid 90’s.

A severe bout of depression led the star to a six-month period during which he never left his house.

Ironically, as his career faltered, his former bandmate Robbie Williams’ star rose in ascendency and the higher it got, the lower Barlow felt.

“The thing that was more alarming than reading things,” he told an audience at the Cheltenham Literary Festival, “was on the street, you would have people shouting, ‘hey, how’s Robbie doing?”

“The one thing I discovered was that I had put weight on … and a few less people recognised me. The more weight I put on, the more

invisible I was and this happened over a two-year period and it was fantastic.

By the time I hit 17st 2lbs I was unrecognisable and in heaven because no one recognised me.”

Now, a healthy 12 stone and enjoying his career as one of the nation’s most loved performers, along with his mate Robbie, he explained that he wrote about these issues in the first volume of his memoirs 15 years ago, but was persuaded to leave them out.

Launching his new book, A Better Me, he said, things have changed for the good now, with men able to talk about things much more openly.

Actually Gary, these days anyone not wishing to be approached in the streets, would simply need to don a Boris Johnson facemask and they’d be avoided like the plague.

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I’ve touched on the subject of marathon running elsewhere on these pages, probably because it’s slipping to the forefront of my mind just now as I should have started training for my next one in April and I haven’t.

When I do start my regime, hope I’m luckier than multiple gold medal winning Olympian, Sir Mo Farah, who has taken up marathon running after retiring from the athletics arena.

The athlete, a four-time Olympic champion was out on an evening training run in St Moritz, Switzerland, when a dog lunged at him, bit him on the backside and left him needing vaccinations.

“I was bitten by a dog on the bum at the end of July,” he said, “It was about 6pm and when I was going round the lake, I went past these dogs to go on the trail and one of them moved. I looked at the guy with them but he didn’t do anything.”

“I was thinking the guy was going to stop it, but he let the dog go and then chomp,” he continued, “I had to get injections, there weren’t any stitches but there was blood.”

“I was so mad that when I went back to the house I was like, ‘A dog’s just bitten me, let’s go find this guy’.”

Fortunately, the incident appears to have motivated Sir Mo even more as last Sunday, he claimed his maiden marathon win in only his third race with victory in Chicago.

And I worry about being bitten by a mosquito when I’m out running.

Thank you for the Horlicks

Rumours abound that septuagenarian pop combo ABBA are in the process of recording a first studio album together, following the release of a new single, ‘I Still Have Faith In You’, which is set to debut on the BBC in December.

Band co-founder BjörnUlvaeus has hinted that the band could release a new album — 37 years after the release of their last, The Visitors.

Speaking to A List he said: “A new album, possibly.

Or four songs or something like that — that’s possible. But for us to perform on stage that’s just not going to happen. That’s a definite.”

Ulvaeussaid returning to the recording studio was a “wonderful” experience, “We were standing there in these familiar surroundings and we looked at each other and it took 15 seconds and we were back.”

Hard to imagine these seventy odd year olds harmonising together again after all these years, but hey, if it’s good enough for Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones, why not?

Do we need another boyband to reform, shower us with new materia l and embark on a nationwide tour?

Well, it appears the answer to that question, is yes.

Last week, we heard that Scottish crooners, Wet , Wet , Wet are to reunite, with erstwhile lead singer Marti Pellow nowreplaced by former Liberty X and Voice UK winner Kevin Simm.

This week, it’s the turn ofIrish heartthrobs, Westlife to announce a 20th Anniversary album and tour, albeit without founding member Brian Mcfadden, who will instead, be appearing as a contestant on ITV’s January reality monster Dancing On Ice. Westlife, who spent 14 years together and racked up 13 UK number one singles, selling 20.2 million records in the UK alone, are expected to have a single penned

by Ed Sheeren ……. Could it get any worse?

The‘Flying Without Wings’foursome,made up of Kian Egan, Nicky Byrne, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan, confirmed their big news in a video, which shows them taking a seat on their trademark stools.

“We’ll be seeing you soon,” they say …………That Louis Walsh has a lot to answer for.

Trotters heading up West

the late Chas Hodges from Chas’n’Dave.

Paul is also set to star in Mangetout Rodney, Mangetout!! ........ good news the new show as Grandad, for fans of Only Fools and Horses emerged this week while Tom Bennett and Ryan Hutton will take over with the announcement that a new musical based the iconic roles of Del Boy and Rodney, made on the show will open in the West End next February. famous by David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst.

The musical was the final project Only Fools writer “We’re very conscious of the Only Fools legacy and creator John Sullivan was working on and that it’s so fondly remembered by people of before his untimely death in 2011 almost all ages, so we’ve tried to incorporate and will incorporate classic everyone’s favourite moments from the TV moments from the beloved shows and of course, all the great characters British sitcom, as well but this time it’s with as 20 new songs. songs.” Said Whitehouse.

Co-written by It has been five years comedian Paul in the making and is Whitehouse and described as “a unique Sullivan’s son Jim, showstopper, unlike the show will also anything else in the West feature music from End”.

Big Brother returns to form Few eyebrows were raised when Channel 5 bosses announced that the current and nineteenth series of Big Brother would be the last.

The formula has become a little dated and contrived in the face of competition from newer reality series such as Love Island, which has proved to be a runaway hit, whilst BB audiences have slowly dwindled.

However, Big Brother 19 recently served up a timely reminder of how groundbreaking the show has been over the years, as it tackled serious issues such as racism, bullying and

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homophobia head on.

In a poignant and emotionally charged scene aired last week, eighteen-year old contestant Cameron Cole, from Norwich, came out to his fellow housemates.

Teenager Cameron, gathered all of the contestants on the sofa, and in one of the show’s most emotional ever moments, let them know that he is gay.

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house, as the housemates gathered around to offer their love and support for the young man, following his announcement.

“I don’t know how I’m going to do this,” he began. “It’s very awkward and uncomfortable. I don’t know quite how I’m going to say it.

“Obviously I’ve come in here, I’ve tried to be as open and honest as possible, but obviously there’s one part [of myself] that I’ve been struggling with.”

Producers of this final show promised less gimmicks and a return to the roots of the show, which began as a social experiment, so what’s the betting some other TV station will pick up the baton and bring us BB20 next year ….. Hello ITV2.

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Horoscopes ARIES (March 21st-April 20th) LIBRA (Sept 24th-Oct 23rd) Your mind may wander to a You’re on a roll today, Libra. Don’t let other people’s insecurities or shallow fantasyland full of castles, wizards, understanding about an issue get in and magic dragons today, Aries. the way of your progress. There’s a You could find that you’re putting distinct advantage to the way you yourself in the robes of a beautiful or ARIES LIBRA approach things. Feel free to exert handsome figure in a tall tower who’s your will on those who need strong waiting for the perfect mate to come along. Observe direction.

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Your imagination is trying to tell you something

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st) Get on the fast track and use your powerful words and creative mind to make quick decisions that are mindful yet spontaneous. If you get in a TAURUS pinch today, Taurus, don’t worry about it. Simply relax, take a deep breath, and let your intuition guide you to the right path.

Instead of wasting your energy thrashing helplessly in the water, call for help.

SCORPIO (Oct 24th-Nov 22nd) Engage more of your rational mind today, Scorpio. If your mind continues on its track into a fantasy world, you might consider enlisting the help of SCORPIO people who can help you bring some discipline to your situation. For you, the general feeling of the day is likely to be that the mind is willing but the flesh is weak. Let others help you get inspired to get out of lazy mode.

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st) Start the day with some vigorous yoga and then some meditation to help clear your mind, Gemini.

Stretch your body and get the blood flowing through all of your GEMINI limbs. Once your blood is flowing, your mind will get moving. Before it gets too far into its noisy routine, take the opportunity to maintain a quiet, serene state while you clear out the static and set forth your goals for the day.

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CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd) Do something for the community today, Cancer, and really consider how your talents and skills can best be put to work. Consider volunteering at a school or library. Donate blood or help CANCER the elderly. Whatever you do, smile knowing that you’re making direct contact with friends who need your assistance. Instead of just complaining about the way things are going, take a proactive role in leading the way toward a more philanthropic world.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd-Jan 20th) Today your thoughts may turn to fashion and the different ways in which you can improve your wardrobe. Don’t be afraid to create a look that reflects your CAPRICORN true inner spirit. Deck yourself in external splendor to illustrate the many different colors and layers that you carry on the inside.

Don’t hesitate to pick up a fashion magazine at the grocery store.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd) AQUARIUS (Jan 21st-Feb 19th) If you’re having trouble tackling The amazing thing about a giant problem, Leo, don’t get your nature is that, like a good discouraged or overwhelmed. politician, you have just the right They key for you is to break things tone of voice and catch phrase down into smaller chunks, analyze for every situation. You can put LEO them, and figure out their role AQUARIUS on your smile and charm and talk within the greater whole. You will your way out of just about any find that by taking things one step at a time, any pickle you get into. Embrace this incredible gift, problem you encounter will be infinitely easier to but make sure that your overall goals are noble as overcome than you may have thought at first. opposed to self-serving or vengeful.

VIRGO (August 24th-Sept 23rd) PISCES (Feb 20th-March 20th) It may seem like everyone around You’re apt to get the feeling that you is happy and getting what the grass is greener on the other they want while you’re stuck in side of the fence today, Pisces. the trenches, Virgo. Don’t compare Try not to get too hung up on yourself to other people and make this. Either make the effort to go judgments based on outside PISCES where the landscape looks richer VIRGO appearances. The truth of the matter and more fruitful or stay where is that they’re most likely only looking you are. The key to true happiness is to make sure at the immediate future and experiencing short-term pleasures. You, however, have your sights set on the that regardless of where you end up, you enjoy the spot where you are. long-term and will probably be much better off.

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Sports

WOLVES & WARRIORS

The curtain will come down on Old Trafford this Saturday evening, but it has nothing to do with Jose Mourinho’s job prospects!

Instead, the iconic venue switches to Rugby League as it hosts the Super League

by Alex Trelinski

Grand Final, which is the championship-deciding clash of the 2018 Super League season, with the Warrington Wolves playing the Wigan Warriors.

Warrington will be hoping that it will be third time lucky, as they have lost twice to Wigan in their previous final meetings in 2013 and 2016. The match kicks off at 7.00 pm.

PREFERENTE ROUND UP

A first-minute penalty taken

by Rafa Gómez sent Preferente Group Four leaders CFI Alicante(pictured before kickoff) onto their expected victory at regular strugglers Benferri, with Emeka and Rubén Conesa getting the other goals.

CFI has a local derby to come this weekend at home to third-placed Sant Joan, who easily disposed of Alicante University, four-nil.

Almoradi, under coach Roberto Cases, has made a great start to the season, and are second in the after travelling to Elche to inflict a six-two thrashing of UD Ilicitana, with Fran Garcia nabbing a hattrick.

This Sunday morning they entertain struggling Benidorm CD, who lost two-one at home to fourth-placed CD Thader, with captain Lloyd Dummett getting onto the scoresheet for the Rojales side, Thader also has a Sunday

by Alex Trelinski

morning date as they welcome Orihuela B, who dropped two points deep into injury-time against CD Torrevieja after Marco snatched a late leveller for the visitors.

Days earlier the Torrevieja board had sacked coach Manu Sanchez and his assistants for not getting enough points at an early stage of the season, which had only seen the side lose once in five outings.

Torrevieja have a local clash against Benferri this Sunday, whilst Villajoyosa, on the back of a three-nil win over Villena, will chase a third straight victory, as they entertain Redovan, who got their first three points of the season, as they beat UD Horadada, threetwo.

Horadada, in turn, have what seems to be an early season relegation six-pointer, as they welcome UD Ilicitana to the Estadio Ikomar.

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Sports & Local Sports News

CD Torrevieja has sacked the first team’s coaching staff.

The Club has decided not to continue employing the services of the coaching staff for the first team and will immediately relinquish the current contract,

which would have seen them training the team until the end of the 2018-2019 season.

Taking over the coaching role provisionally will be

sports director Joaquín Badimón Aymerich, who will sit on the bench this coming Sunday in La Murada for the match against Orihuela CF B.

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Las Ramblas Golf & Social Society Report

High noon and Monday’s team game was a ‘Texas Scramble’. Our winning team of ‘cowboys’ were Rod Doel, Dave Pulling, Annemarie Weisheit and Terry Field. In ‘True Grit’ style they took the podium with a fine gross score of three under par, 69. After handicap adjustment this resulted in a nett 61.4!

Wednesday saw a great turnout of 32 players for our Captain’s Day 2 ball better ball. Some welcome snacks and a beer awaited each player at the halfway staging post(well

John

done hereto our new deputy sheriff, Julia Dobson) Cakes and baked beans for all were provided by Olga and Alan Douglas celebrating their 48th wedding anniversary. Hendrick Oldenziel may have over indulged on the moonshine though, as a little later he came off a green waving his own pitching wedge in the air asking who it belonged to! The ‘Chuckle Brothers’, Curtis Collins and Brian Staines struck again, taking first place with a superb 46 points. Brian also managed to claim the runners up place playing alongside

Jan Svendsen with 43. (I bet Brian didn’t pay two entrance fees!) The bronze medal, with 41 points, went to our two gunslingers John Shervell and ‘El Presidente’ Dave Pulling. Fourth spot was claimed by Ken Robertson and Benedict Kruse with 40 points.

A 1-2-3 Waltz concluded our week. With 86 points, and with the luck of the dice,Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were in the winning team yet again, alongside Nigel Price and Annmarie Weisheit, who without doubt, played their parts in the team’s victory.

Brian

Gran Alacant Walking Football club

Gran Alacant Walking Football club, who are now in their second year, played their third away friendly winning at Lo Crispin by 4 goals to 3.

Thanks go to Doug Kemp who looks after and organisers all of our away friendlies. Below is his report from the game…….

The ‘oldies’ took on Lo Crispin in Algorfa, and after a goalless first quarter

and also after conceding the opening goal, managed to claw their way back to a 4-3 win.

It was hard fought with a few meaty challenges but our goalkeeper, Mark, and defence were immense holding the more experienced players of Lo Crispin at bay. Clive scored the winner early in the final quarter from a very narrow angle after a poor clearance by

their goalkeeper. Cherleys with two goals and Doug were the other scorers.

We have a pretty reasonable pool of players now for these games and when we can get the best of them together we will be a difficult team to beat. 11 Gran Alacant players took part, Mark, Malcolm, Jim, Michael, Ian, Doug, Cherleys, Sergio, Jon, Johan and Clive.

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Thursday 11th October

ALL TIMES GIVEN ARE SPANISH TIME

Golf - The British Masters 2018 - Sky Sports Golf - 10:30 Friendly International - Wales v Spain - Sky Sports Football -20:45 UEFA Nations League - Israel v Scotland - Sky Sports Main Event -20:45

Friday 12th October Golf - The British Masters 2018 - Sky Sports Golf - 10:30 Rugby Union - European Champions Cup - Leinster v Wasps - BT Sport 2 -20:45

SHOW SOME RESPECT

UEFA Nations League - Austria v Northern Ireland - Sky Sports Football -20:45 UEFA Nations League - Croatia v England - Sky Sports Main Event -20:45

Saturday 13th October Golf - KEB Hana Bank Championship 2018 - Sky Sports Golf - 09:00 Tennis - Shanghai Masters 2018 - Sky Sports Action - 10:30 Golf - The British Masters 2018 - Sky Sports Golf - 12:30 English Soccer - League One - Barnsley v Luton - Sky Sports Football - 13:00 Rugby Union - European Champions Cup - Bath v Toulouse - BT Sport 2 - 14:00 UEFA Nations League - Slovakia v Czech Republic - Sky Sports Football - 15:00 Rugby Union - Eu Champions Cup - Exeter Chiefs v Munster - BT Sport 2 - 16:15 Rugby Union - Eu Champions Cup - Montpellier v Edinburgh - BT Sport 3 - 16:15 UEFA Nations League - Norway v Slovenia - Sky Sports Football - 18:00 English National League - FC Halifax Town v Chesterfield - BT Sport 1 - 18:15 Rugby Union - European Champions Cup - Ulster v Leicester - BT Sport 2 - 18:30 Rugby Union - European Champions Cup - Scarlets v Racing 92 - BT Sport 3 - 18:30 Rugby League - Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves - Sky Sports Arena - 19:00 UEFA Nations League - Netherlands v Germany - Sky Sports Mix - 20:45 UEFA Nations League - Rep of Ireland v Denmark - Sky Sports Football - 20:45

Sunday 14th October Golf - The British Masters 2018 - Sky Sports Golf - 11:30 UEFA Nations League - Poland v Italy - Sky Sports Football - 20:45

Monday 15th October

Lewis Hamilton says that Formula 1 title rival Sebastian Vettel has received too much criticism this year.

Hamilton said: “I feel the media need to show a little more respect for Sebastian.”

“You simply can’t imagine how hard it is to do what we do at our level, for any athlete at the top of his game.”

Hamilton added: “It is to be expected that being humans we will make mistakes but it is how we get through

by Alex Trelinski

them that counts.”

Vettel and Ferrari were fighting a close battle with Mercedes for much of the championship but their season has unravelled partly because of a series of errors, even before Mercedes found an extra gear at the Singapore Grand Prix in mid-September.

Four-time world champion Vettel has made small but costly errors at races in Azer-

baijan, France, Austria, Germany, Italy and Japan, and Ferrari has made a series of operational errors that have also hit the team’s hopes.

Vettel also attracted criticism for his collision with Max Verstappen at Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.

Hamilton, who in Japan won his ninth race of the year, will clinch the F1 title at the US Grand Prix if he wins on 21 October and Vettel is lower than second.

BALLON CONTENDERS MARC IN CHARGE UEFA Nations League - Bosnia v Northern Ireland - Sky Sports Football - 20:45

UEFA Nations League - Spain v England - Sky Sports Main Event - 20:45

Monday 15th October

UEFA Nations League - France v Germany - Sky Sports Mix - 20:45

UEFA Nations League - Rep of Ireland v Wales - Sky Sports Football- 20:45

by Alex Trelinski

Moto GP Championship leader Marc Marquez held off title rival Andrea Dovizioso to win a thrilling inaugural Thailand MotoGP on Sunday and to pretty much guarantee another world title.

Polesitter Marquez passed Dovizioso on the final corner to secure his

by Alex Trelinski seventh win of the season.

The Spaniard extended his championship lead over Dovizioso to 77 points with four races remaining, and he can clinch a fifth MotoGP title in six years at Motegi in Japan on 21 October.

Spain’s Maverick Vinales finished third, with Valentino Rossi fourth.

by Alex Trelinski after suffering a wrist injury “It was difficult. It is following a crash in practice amazing to win after a difficult Spanish Ducati rider Jorge on Friday. weekend,” said Marquez.

Lorenzo missed the race

Real Madrid and Wales forward Gareth Bale, as well as Spurs and England striker Harry Kane, are among the nominees for the 2018 Ballon d’Or. The 30-man shortlist is dominated by Champions League winners Real Madrid, who have eight players nominated.

Chelsea’s Eden Hazard, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne are among 11 Premier League players on the list.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Juventus from Real Madrid in the summer, won last year’s Ballon d’Or and is again a contender along with five-time winner Lionel Messi from Barcelona.

Karim Benzema, Thibaut Courtois, Isco,

Marcelo, Luka Modric, Sergio Ramos, and Raphael Varane make up the Real Madrid contenders, whilst two Barcelona players, namely Luis Suarez and Ivan Rakitic join Messi on the list.

Atletico Madrid also gets in on the action with nominations for Antoine Griezmann, Jan

Oblak, and Diego Godin.

The Ballon d’Or, first presented in 1956, is given to the best player of the year.

A ceremony to announce the winner of the prestigious award will take place in Paris on 3 December, when a women’s award will also be presented for the first time.

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Sport

OUT FOR REVENGE

ENGLAND will be reunited with by Alex Trelinski Croatia for the first time since their World Cup semi-final heartbreak in their first Goals from Ivan Perisic and Mario away match in the Uefa Nations League Mandzukic ended the Three Lions dream this Friday night. of reaching their first World Cup final

since winning the competition in 1966 on that evening in Moscow in July.

Since that defeat, coach Gareth Southgate has been rewarded with a new contract, as he’s called up a host of new faces into his squad as he continues to build for the future.

There will be a distinct lack of atmosphere though tomorrow night at the Stadion HNK Rijeka, as the game will be played behind closed doors, as part of a two-match punishment handed out to the Croatian FA, after a swastika was marked onto the pitch before a Euro 2016 qualifier, England will be without Luke Shaw and James Tarkowski due to the injury, but Southgate has called up uncapped Brighton defender Lewis Dunk to the squad, as well as Ben Chilwell, who made his debut last month.

After Croatia, England has a date in Sevilla against Spain on Monday night, who they lost to in their Uefa League opener at Wembley early last month.

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