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ISSUE 071 - Friday 23rd November 2018 South Alicante & Murcia

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GUARDIA CIVIL officers stormed a Torrevieja property last week to arrest a dangerous Belgian fugitive, wanted back home for over 20 violent robberies. News of the three-month operation was only revealed this week, when Belgian authorities issued a European Arrest Warrant, allowing the Guardia to detain the 34-year-old man. The fugitive was also wanted in connection with other crimes like selling weapons and drug trafficking and had fled to Spain by using his brother’s identity. He settled on Torrevieja as his hide-out and used three different addresses in the city to try to confuse anybody that might be tracking him. The Guardia Civil, acting on information

by Alex Trelinski

from Belgian authorities, found out that he was staying at multiple locations, and used up to 30 officers a day for the surveillance work, as well having strength in numbers in case events took a violent turn. As soon as the Belgian warrant was received last week, the Guardia marched straight into where the man was staying at the time, and took him to court in Torrevieja, ahead of the commencement of extradition proceedings. A variety of items were seized from three buildings, including cash, credit cards, and electronic equipment, which are said to be involved with the crimes committed in Belgium.

SPAIN’S ROCKY THREAT

SPAIN will vote against the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement at Sunday’s EU summit if the text on Gibraltar is not changed. The EU member nations do not have to approve the withdrawal deal unanimously, but any final deal(if that happens) needs unanimity, and that’s where the future of the Rock could cause trouble.

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The hidden dangers of impressive investment returns

By Tracy Storer Senior Partner Chorus Financial

Over the last 10 years, the financial markets have returned record levels of growth and income to those who have chosen to invest. Clearly this is very positive for those of you in Spain who have pensions and investments, but I also think it could be concealing the hidden dangers that may be lurking in your pension plan or investment portfolio.

The danger here is that whilst those high fees don’t seem to be having a major impact during such healthy markets, if we were to experience a period of consolidation, or even a downturn, those fees would directly cause losses to your investment. Why would you want to risk your life savings or pension for something that is entirely avoidable?

At Chorus, we often write about hidden fees, particularly those related to the underlying investments and there’s a very goodreason for this!

During the course of 2018 Chorus are aiming to help ensure as many of you as possible are in appropriate portfolios. The right advisor can easily correct a poor portfolio and you could see savings of 1-2% per year overnight by moving to funds from trusted institutions, that benefit from more stringent regulation, longer track records and transparent fees.

I cannot tell you how many portfolio’s I have reviewed in the last year that had hidden fees. In fact, from memory only one portfolio didn’t and that was from a client who had his investments set up from a UK adviser (as we’ve previously wrote, fund mean you are in a good portfolio, paying commission are illegal in the just because your plan has made you money. In many portfolios I’ve seen, UK). the gross returns may be as high as When the entire market is making 8-10% per annum, but due to hidden good returns, it doesn’t necessarily fees, the client is only seeing 4-6% increase on their statements. To return

8-10% gross each year you will have to be taking a certain degree of risk with your hard-earned money, and it is entirely unacceptable that you are seeing so little of the benefit for that risk.

If you’re in a current plan you may have concerns about, or are considering a new investment, you can rely on Chorus to give you honest advice.Drop me an email t.storer@chorusfinancial. es or call me on 693 107 044

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SPAIN’S ROCKY THREAT From Front Page

Spain has been seeking assurances this week over the status of Gibraltar, which has always been a major point of contention in Anglo-Spanish relations, as Spain has long claimed sovereignty over the territory. Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said that the country would not back the Brexit deal unless it makes it clear that Madrid must specifically agree on the status of Gibraltar. The minister said that Madrid wanted the deal to clarify that talks on future ties between London and the bloc would not apply to Gibraltar. Spain said last week that it welcomed the inclusion of a protocol on Gibraltar in the draft

by Alex Trelinski

Brexit agreement, but Mr Borrell said that the document introduced “a certain confusion” on the issue. Meanwhile, in an interview on Tuesday, Borrell predicted that the United Kingdom could split apart because of Brexit, amidst fresh pressures for a second Scottish independence vote. “I am very much more worried about the unity of the United Kingdom than the unity of the Kingdom of Spain. I think the UK will split apart sooner than the kingdom of Spain.” Asked to elaborate, Borrell added: “It is a clear sign of UK weakness.”

Teen trio caught

A TRIO of teenage home robbers operating in San Pedro del Pinatar have been arrested by the Guardia Civil. Two of the male youths are aged under18 years,

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Flowery surprise THE NATIONAL POLICE have arrested a man in Torrevieja, as part of an operation to smash a drugs manufacturing and distribution network, which involved smuggling 52 litres of oil in a van carrying flowers from the Netherlands. The liquid, which was in branded garden fertiliser bottles, would then have been processed at a laboratory in Balmaseda to produce 200 kilos of speed. Eight people were also arrested in Bilbao, Burgos, Cuenca, and Madrid, as

part of Operation Garden, which was launched over six months ago. Officers discovered that the oil was brought into Spain in vans bringing flowers from the Netherlands, and once the liquid was processed, it would become a speed powder or amphetamine sulphate. The oil was routed into Bilbao, and then taken to the lab in Balmaseda in Vizcaya Province for “conversion”, before a network of vehicles would distribute it around Spain.

by Alex Trelinski

and were detained after an definitely linked to three operation was launched to incidents, and were tracked find out who has behind a down via fingerprinting, as spate of domestic burglaries one of the underage youths in the Mar Menor town. already has a criminal record publi_SALUS_medios_Alicante_tz.pdf 1 15/10/2018 10:40:24 The teenagers have been for burglary.

The trio targetted jewellery and electrical goods, with the Guardia investigating other house crimes that the youngsters may be involved in.

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One dead

after Train

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Photo: Firefighters and emergency workers next to the de railed train

Photo: Derailed carriages 45 kilometres northwest of Barcelona

ONE person died and dozens more were injured after a landslide derailed a Tuesday morning train travelling to Barcelona 131 people were travelling on the commuter service when

Early election talk PRIME MINISTER Pedro Sanchez’s minority government, which is struggling to pass its draft

2019 budget, would not rule out holding an early general election, according to a cabinet minister speaking on

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two of the six carriages derailed at 6.15am near Vacarisses, some 35 kilometres north-west of the Catalan capital. Firefighters and

with European, regional and municipal elections on May 26th, Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos said: “Of course, we can’t rule out anything.” “There is a lot of time Monday. Asked about the between now and May,” possibility of the government added Abalos, a major figure calling snap polls to coincide in the ruling PSOE Socialist

emergency workers freed a number passengers from the carriages and sent five of the 44 injured people to hospital. Two temporary centres in Barcelona and the town of Manresa were set up to

party who is close to the prime minister. Sanchez, who took over in June from the Partido Popular’s Mariano Rajoy after a surprise no-confidence vote win, has up until now vowed to stay in office until 2020 when the next general

assist concerned relatives. Spokesman for rail operator RENFE, Antonio Carmona, speculated that heavy rain in the area over the past few days could have caused the landslide.

election is due. But conservative opposition parties have repeatedly pressed for early elections, arguing that the government of Sanchez, whose party controls just 84 seats in the 350-seat parliament, is not viable.

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Triple tragedy after fire

by Alex Trelinski

authorities, found out that he was staying at multiple locations, and used up to 30 officers a day for the surveillance work, as well having strength in numbers in case events took a violent turn. As soon as the Belgian warrant was received last week, the Guardia marched straight into where the man was staying at the time, and took him to court in Torrevieja, ahead of the commencement of extradition proceedings. A variety of items were seized from three buildings, including cash, credit cards, and electronic equipment, which are said to be involved with the crimes committed in Belgium.

Photo: Raid squad enters fugitives property

Photo: Guardia Civil blur face of fugitive

THREE young people died after a fire tore through an apartment building in the northern Valencia town of Utiel last week. The fire broke out at about 6pm on Thursday in the ground floor apartment where the three were located. A 26 year old and 35 year old man died at the scene. A

by Simon Russell

woman aged 28 was taken to Valencia’s La Fe Hospital but died overnight after suffering terrible injuries. An investigation has been opened although initial indicators are that a wood stove appeared to be the cause of the fire starting.

Guardia’s pole

Axe

A POLISH man who used multiple identities to cover up his drug dealing activities and other crimes, has been arrested by the Guardia Civil in the San Fulgencio municipality, and refused bail after a court appearance. The 39-year-old is suspected of being a member of a drug trafficking gang, and has lived on the Costa Blanca for at least a decade. He used several fake names to help get credit

by Alex Tre;inski

cards and health insurance, as he also tried to keep a step ahead of the authorities. He was wanted by courts in Castellón, Dénia and Torrent, and his ruses were rumbled by the Guardia from Jávea, who suspecting him of using bogus names back in June when hiring cars and opening bank accounts. The man left an extensive trail of fake identities, up to six at a time, and though identifying himself as being Slovakian, officers confirmed with Polish counterparts that he did indeed come from Poland.

Photo: Drug dealer leaves trail of fake identities

Guardia agents travelled down to San Fulgencio to arrest him, and they put him in front of a judge in Dénia, who remanded him

into custody. A high-end vehicle; five mobile phones; and a stash of fake documents were seized in the Guardia raid.

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Costa Blanca Benidorm WCT Marcha 2018 It was a very cold 15 degrees on Saturday 27th October when we met and left the shop at 05.00 on our way to the Terra Natura Theme park in Benidorm for the 1st Benidorm WCT Marcha. We arrived and proceeded to park in the Terra Natura car park and went into the Hotel reception for registration. After collecting our numbers, goody bag etc we looked for a café / restaurant but found that there wasn’t any only the Hotel dining room so we all took our chances and walked in for a coffee. We were the lucky ones as we just managed a quick coffee and cake before loads of other people tried their luck but were asked to

leave as they were not guests of the hotel. Back to the cars, bikes prepped and onto the start line for a 7.30am start. We had 9 riders taking part in this Sportif and it was the first one that I had to drop out of due to my hip problems and being unable to stand on the cranks when climbing. It was 153km with 3600metres of climbing

so with deep regret I decided to let no big groups and very few sprinting. the guys get on with it and just act as Everyone just wanted to get finished support (It was just as well I did). and changed into warm clothes. Out of our 9 starters only Alan Quearns, Dom At 7.30 am they were off heading TJ, Paul Cameron and Steve Buckley down to Benidorm town for a 10km made it and received their well deserved loop of the town before passing the medals. hotel again towards Finestrat for the first climb of the day. (4km at Steve Buckley’s better half Julie an average 5%.). It had just started Hipkiss started cycling with Lynn on to rain. After Finestrat they headed Hybrid bikes 3 years ago and last year towards and up The Tudons 12kms decided to make the change to a road at an average of 12% (and has bike where she has gone from strength featured in many La Vueltas). I to strength. She is out cycling on her had just settled in to a comfy seat road bike most days and has become a with a coffee when my phone very strong cyclist. She has successfully rang it was Harry, he was sitting completed 3 major Sportifs and not in the back of an ambulance with only did she start this one at Benidorm Hypothermia as it was now 7degrees she braved the treacherous weather with a chill factor of about 0 degrees and conditions and continued where others torrential rain. He said the ambulance had failed and was proudly presented driver could not take him as he had with her finishers medal. Well done many people to look after and could I Julie we all take our hats off to you. Out go and get him. So off I go Thunderbird of the 460 starters only 175 managed One to the rescue. As I drove to to finish. In hindsight the organisers Finestrat I started to pass cyclists with should have cancelled the event as 800 race numbers heading back towards riders had already pulled out the week the hotel, only a couple at first then before when they announced that it a few more then groups of them. I was no longer going to be closed roads must have passed over 200 cyclists this included the 3 invited professional including some professional riders all riders. Here’s to our next Marcha on heading back and looking frozen as Sunday 18th November let’s hope the it was chucking sun shines. it down by now and many riders had taken refuge in local bars and restaurants including Graham and Richard as I recognised their bikes when I passed. It took me over an hour and a half to reach Harry who was over 60km into the race and had already completed the Tudons and was now in a water stop with Daniel who also had to retire. I gave them a blanket each Team “Cyclogical” meet every to wrap up in and keep warm. We had Tuesday and Thursday night at just left the water stop when Moth who was with the lead group phoned 5.30pm and Sunday mornings at to say he had a double puncture 8 am and cover between 90 and and was now out so off we went to 120kms at a moderate to fast rescue him. After another 50km we pace so, if you fancy a challenge, collected Moth and the 4 of uswent looking to improve your fitness, for a coffee in a local village to warm riding ability and speed and also everyone up, the rain had stopped by now but there were not many riders have a new group of friends to left. After coffee we headed to Col de train with then why not come Rates which we by passed so as we along and give it a try or call could get in front and be back at the Gary on 637487377. hotel before the finish. At the finish they started to arrive in ones and twos

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8 POLICE in Denia are treating an attack on two North African minors as a xenophobic hate crime after they were attacked by a gang of about 15 men. The attack happened in the Les Marinas area last Thursday and the attackers wore scarves over their faces and caps to disguise their identity. The large group approached the victims who ran off but were caught and then beaten. A local resident called the authorities and while the boys had to be treated in hospital for cuts, bruises and an eye injury they were able to be released the same day. Police believe a fascist “ultra” gang may be to blame, hooligans originally attached to football teams but whose activities have become more widespread. Locals said they were shocked

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and sickened by the attack, also blaming Nazi groups. They said they had seen the victims in the area before and they had never caused any trouble, suspecting they were picked on solely due to their race. The police are investigating CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses.

Hate attacks investigated

Photo: The attack happened on a street in the Les Marinas area

Hook up ends in beating A man who used a “hook-up” app to meet two men in Valencia was assaulted and robbed, suffering serious head injuries. These apps are used explicitly

for arranging sexual encounters, but when the man opened his door he was surprised to see three men rather than two. Unwisely he let them in anyway, but the assault

then started leaving him with head wounds and other injuries. The attackers stole his mobile phone and a computer, leaving him bleeding on the floor

although he managed to contact the authorities. The National Police are investigating the case and say they have two leads to pursue, the description given by the victim and

the digital footprint left by them using the app. They are also keen to find out if this is the first such incident in the area as cases such as this are not always reported to the police.

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No Las Vegas here please by Simon Russell

VALENCIA’S governing body is bringing in restrictions on gambling establishments across the region to avoid areas being turned into a form of “mini Las Vegas”. The premises will need to be spaced out and sports cafés cannot be within 700 metres of each other. Bingo halls have to be at least 1,200 metres apart and full-blown casinos cannot be opened within four kilometres of each other. The moves are to ensure that there are not parts of municipalities that appear to be dedicated to gambling and may encourage youngsters. The new measures do not apply to existing premises, only new applications for gambling licences. Other measures in the new bill include restrictions on the number of fruit machines in hotels, again due to the presence of minors.

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Fast food magnate Cybersex

linked to grisly murder

POLICE are gradually piecing together clues to a grisly and bizarre criminal case that started with the discovery of a woman’s dismembered body in a suitcase. This was found in August by fire-fighters attending a small blaze in a warehouse in Madrid. The source of the flames was a case which contained a hacked up body and had been deliberately set on fire to hide the evidence. The head, hands, feet and breasts had been cut off and caustic soda also used on the remains as well as a fire accelerant, probably petrol. Despite efforts to hide the identity, it was eventually identified as Heidi Paz Bulnes, a 25-yearold Honduran who was the girlfriend of a man called Cesar Viruete, 45, who styled himself “King of the Cachopo”. Cachopo is a popular regional dish made with veal, ham and cheese and Viruete had opened a number of restaurants across Spain selling the posh snack.

pest charged

Photo: Suspect Cesar Viruete and his murdered partner, Heidi Bulnes by Simon Russell

However he enjoyed the lifestyle his success brought him a bit too much, and he began racking up debts. In one instance he gave a cheque for €70,000 to a hotel consortium which bounced and it is believed that Viruete has made the number of enemies with

similar incidents. Police wanted to question him about the violent death of his partner of just four months but Viruete himself had not been seen since the 30th of July. Investigators began to become concerned that he may himself be a victim. However this week he was spotted and later arrested in Zaragoza after changing his

Puppy rescued from ravine crash Firefighters following up a report of a car lying at the foot of a deep ravine, close to Callosa d’en Sarria last Friday, were left mystified and a little puzzled on locating the vehicle. A helicopter and three fire tenders were dispatched to the scene, between KM50 and KM51 on the CV-715, but when

the firemen clambered down the steep bank to the crashed vehicle, there were no apparent occupants. The only sign of life close to the vehicle was a tiny, howling puppy, cold and bedraggled. Although suspecting that the puppy was in the car when it left the road above, the fire officers

name and appearance than working as a chef. In another grisly twist the police have revealed why the dead woman’s breasts were cut off; she had silicone implants that could have led to her identity through their serial number. This also leads them to speculate that she was killed by someone who knew her.

A man has been arrested in Elche and charged with crimes relating to fooling a woman into having “cybersex” with him. Police believe the 42-year-old set up a false profile on a social network, including a photo downloaded from the internet. He then fooled a woman into sending him sexually explicit material of herself by pretending to be an

by Matthew Richards

acquaintance of hers. After the woman had suspicions about her online suitor police started tracking him digitally, eventually tracing him to his workplace where he had been using their Wi-Fi network to pursue the virtual relationship. He has been charged with crimes against privacy and identity theft.

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had no option but to place it into the care of an animal protection unit, as no owner appeared to be present. Fortunately, there was a happy ending to the story, as a few hours later a young man alerted local police and Guardia Civil officers to the incident, explaining that the car he was

driving had left the road, with no other vehicle involved. He also confirmed that he was unharmed himself and that the puppy was accompanying him inside the vehicle. He made the decision to leave the puppy safe in the car, whilst Photo: Firefighters discovered the howling he went to alert the authorities to puppy close to the crashed vehicle the accident.

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Drugs den busted 12

Photo: Police raid suspected drugs den. LOCAL Police in Alicante uncovered a drug-dealing operation after going to speak to the occupants about an

eviction notice they had been served. The incident happened at a municipally owned property in the Nou Alacant district

last week. The police initially requested entry, along with a social worker, to try and discuss alternative housing for a family squatting there. However the visit gave them a reason to believe that the house was being used for the consumption and sale of drugs. A plainclothes officer returned to the property later the same day and was asked for a password. Earlier surveillance had overheard this and the officer was able to gain entry. Once inside he identified himself as a police officer and the occupants then barred themselves behind an iron door. He called for back-up and eventually, the people handed themselves in. However, they had heard flushing and the police assume this was to get rid of illegal substances. In the end, 17 people were arrested although a number claim they were only on the premises to consume drugs and were not involved in their sale.

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Free health boost

DIABETES sufferers will be able to get ‘flash’ glucose measuring equipment on the Spanish health system, as part of a new package of state health funding. The meters will come on prescription for patients with Type I diabetes who need to take multiple doses of insulin and have to carry out at least six bloodsugar checks a day. Breast implants for women who have undergone mastectomies because of cancer,

by Alex Trelinski

will also be funded , according to health minister María Luisa Carcedo. Extra services to be paid for by the state will also include facial restoration following scarring or disfigurement; eye ‘readers’ for those with serious motor-neuro disorders; and replacement parts for hearing equipment such as coclear implants. Smear tests will become routine and automatic for women

in the same way as mammograms, and the age range to get money for hearing aids will be extended. All these extensions of free service are ‘extremely important for those affected’, Sra Carcedo says. “This announcement will help to allow them to lead a more normal life without having to make prohibitive payments,” she added. Most of the extra services will be fully covered within prescriptions.

Prison nurses drug mystery POLICE are looking into a possible poisoning of six prison workers in Huelva after the group were all suddenly taken ill. The nursing staff had been drinking cafe con leche and police believe that the milk used had

by Simon Russell

been intentionally tainted with a substance, possibly methadone. All started feeling ill about three hours after the coffee break and were hospitalised where they are

under observation although their situation is not thought to be lifethreatening. Tests showed methadone in their bloodstreams, a drug commonly used on people with drug dependency issues.

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“Happy Tears” Dear Santa my wish list this Christmas Won’t require any wrappings or bows All I want is a hug and a moment With the people below I have chose These people who no longer live here Who have gone to that heavenly shore The ones that I love and still long for The one’s who I’ll always adore My mum and my dad are the first ones Who I want to embrace to and talk

And my brother could possibly join us If we go for a family walk All my relatives too and my dear friends Who I’d cuddle with absolute joy All those school pals I lost but remember For the good times when I was a boy Just an hour or two would be blissful I could tell them all things I have done I could show them the house where I live now With my wife in the hot Spanish sun We could stroll on the beach and remember All the laughter, the fun and the tears

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All those times when the days rolled by slowly When a life meant a million years So Dear Santa I know you’re not able To give me the presents I ask If you could then the whole world would follow It would be an impossible task So meanwhile I’m content in the knowledge I was chosen to touch all their lives And my heart brims with love so Dear Santa I’ve the happiest tears in my eyes. by David Whitney © 2018 Weekender Reader Submission

FAST FOOD chain McDonald’s seems to have scored a big public relations coup in Spain after introducing two new McFlurry and McShake Christmas flavours across their outlets. Nestle announced on Twitter that its famous red box of chocolates, Caja Roja, would flavour the fast food chain’s creamy Christmas creations. It’s not the first time that Caja Roja has gone into the fast food market, as it has already produced a sweet pizza. Describing the milkshake on their website McDonald’s said: “It is inevitable to fall into the temptation of this delicious smoothie made with Nestlé’s most famous chocolates.” The Caja Roja brand is an all-year-round chocolate staple in Spanish supermarkets, and their McDonalds link seems to have caught the imagination of social media users. One Twitter user, Mireia

by Alex Trelinski

Basagaña, called the festive desserts a ‘double date’, while another, Valentina, wrote ‘something to go back to McDonald’s for.’ The additions to the McDonald’s seasonal menu will be rolled out across Spain and are expected to rival McDonald’s UK’s Maltesers Reindeer Christmas McFlurries. The festive treats come through at a calorific and sweet price, as the Caja Roja McFlurry contains 393 calories and 47g of sugar, while the Caja Roja McShake has 337 calories and 31g of sugar.

ANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL TORREVIEJA (ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2018) In addition to the normal Services (see Sun 16 Dec 18 Christingle Service Footnote) the following special Services 10:30 am are planned over the Advent and Christmas Tue 25 Dec 18 Christmas Day - Holy 2018 period: Eucharist LA SIESTA 10:30 am Tue 4 Dec 18 Chaplaincy Advent Carol CAMPOVERDE Service Thu 13 Dec 18 Traditional Nine Lessons 11:00 am and Carols Service with Coro Pilar Mon 10 Dec 18 Ecumenical Carol Service 6:00 pm 6:00 pm Sun 23 Dec 18 Carols at the ‘Rusty Nail’ Mon 24 Dec 18 Midnight Mass – Holy 6:00 pm Eucharist Mon 24 Dec 18 Holy Eucharist 11:30 pm 8:30 pm LOS BALCONES Sun 30 Dec 18 Christingle Service Wed 12 Dec 18 Traditional Nine Lessons 6:00 pm and Carols Service with the Royal British SAN FULGENCIO Legion Band Sun 9 Dec 18 Ecumenical Carol Service 6:00 pm 6:00 pm

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Ford Cities future still unclear

Christmas coming early

Photo: Workers at Ford´s Almussafes plant - Ford City THE future of the 7,000 workers at Ford’s Almussafes plant - Ford City as it is known locally - still hangs in the balance after the US car giant posted a big loss across Europe. Their third-quarter results showed them to be 245 million dollars in the red, further bringing into question

by Simon Russell

Ford’s European future. A trade union spokesman said that the company was “well placed” but things would become clearer after a meeting planned for January in Cologne. Ford management said

DRAFT DEAL DONE

The EU and UK have agreed on a draft agreement on their future relationship, paving the way for a Brexit deal to be finalised this weekend. The political declaration - outlining how trade, security and other issues will work - has been “agreed in principle”, the European Council says. London and Brussels have already agreed on the draft terms of the UK’s exit from the EU on 29 March 2019. European Council President Donald Tusk said in a tweet: “I have just sent to EU27 a draft Political Declaration on the Future Relationship between EU and UK. The Commission President has informed me that it has been agreed at negotiators’ level and agreed in principle at the political level,

it will be “making a new commitment to its European business with major reorganisation and change”. Workers at the Almussafes plant continue to have concerns amid shutdowns planned this year as sales of the Kuga, which is manufactured there, remains slow.

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Photo: The average Spanish household will spend €600 this Christmas IN a good example ofFOR the first time since consumer associations have started tracking these things, Spaniards are planning to do more of their festive shopping in November than December. Black Friday and it’s accompanying bargains seems to be the main reason behind this, with many ordinary people struggling to meet ends meet. As you may have

by Simon Russell

noticed this year the trend also means that shops have got into the Christmas spirit earlier than usual, with traditional foods and gifts now lining shelves. Black Friday is the last Friday of the month and a third of Spanish said they planned to do most of their shopping in November.

30% said they would do it in December and the rest would leave it until January - with festive present giving still falling mainly on the Three Kings Day rather than 25 December. The average spend in a Spanish household this year is expected to be €600, which includes the food, drink and entertainment budget as well as gifts.

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subject to the endorsement of the leaders.” Under the terms of the draft withdrawal agreement, there will be a 21-month transition period after the UK leaves lasting to the end of 2020. The future relations document sets out the basis for economic, security and defence cooperation from the start of 2021 onwards. The UK has said it hopes to agree a trade deal by then although most observers believe it will take much longer, based on other trade agreements. If the withdrawal agreement and the political declaration are signed off at an EU summit on Sunday, the prime minister will then turn her attention to getting the deal through the UK Parliament, where there is not thought to currently be a majority in favour of it.

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Business & Finance

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Losing Your Money Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko in “Wall Street.” Courtesy of 20th Century Fox:

By Christina Brady BLACKTOWER Financial Management

“The point is, ladies and gentleman, that greed — for lack of a better word — is good. Greed is right. Greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit. Greed, in all of its forms – greed for life, for money, for love, knowledge – has marked the upward surge of mankind” Gordon Gekko, Wall Street (1987) The financial definition of greed is the intense, perhaps inordinate, desire for wealth. WordNet a project at Princetown University defines greed as “an excessive desire to acquire or possess more than one needs or deserves.” Over the last 30 years, the media has done much to promote the idea that the essential qualities of the free market system are to promote greed and give unscrupulous businessmen a vehicle to line their pockets at the expense of others. We all saw what damage greed can do on a global scale with the US subprime mortgage crisis which led to the 2007/2008 financial crisis , a crisis that the Western world is only now starting to recover from. But greed can affect us all, especially where finance/investing is concerned, experienced con artists regularly defraud 1,000´s of people a year, they know in times of low interest rates savers and investors are looking for a product that offers a better rate of return. Usually they will tempt you with something that is offering growth rates higher than you could achieve anywhere else, often they will say that there is no risk or use terms like Capital Guaranteed. With most of these schemes they reel you in slowly, initially you get good service, good returns, payments are made on time but then as time progresses things change and the payments stop. Most people hope this is just an oversight and based on empty promises believe that their money will be returned eventually. The truth is usually it isn’t, you have been a victim of financial fraud. In most cases people lose all or a substantial amount of the money they invested. Please don’t become a victim, if

something seems to be good to be true, especially where investments are concerned it usually is. Stop, don’t let greed get the better of you, be realistic, a decent return on your money year on year is better than losing it all in the pursuit of the unattainable. If you would like any advice on pensions, savings or investments please contact me

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When is a Christmas parade not a parade? Easy, just when you blink, and miss it! Swansea certainly fitted the bill last weekend with a celebration branded a “shambles” after parents said it had just three floats and was “all over in five minutes”. Swansea’s annual festive event promised “dynamic dance-troupes” as well as “spectacular shows and stages”, and attracted over 30 thousand people this year. But roadworks in the city centre, meant the parade was slashed down to virtually nothing. Even the council leader took to social media to say it was “not good enough”. Mother-of-two Lucy Phillips, from Swansea, said they”stood around for an hour expecting something magical” but said the parade “was all over in five minutes”. “My daughter looked at me and said ‘Is that it

Mammy?’.” Other parents said the event was “a load of rubbish” and claimed there was nothing for young children apart from “a loud music float with Santa on”. Perhaps the good councillors of Swansea should get some inspiration from Spain and the way all celebrations are done over here!

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family claims them to be the oldest twins in the UK, and I reckon there won’t be that many to top their feat around the world. The twins were born on 20 November 1916 and shared their first job, and put their longevity down to

luck, as well as looking after each other when they were young, working hard and only ever eating “good food”. Family and friends joined them for cake and sandwiches, but Mrs Jones said she was most looking forward to having a good

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Walking your cat

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Yes, you can train your cat to walk around outdoors in a harness and leash. Taking your cat out on a leash allows her access to the great outdoors while removing all the risks free-roaming cats are exposed to. If you want to teach your cat to take walks with you, invest in a harness specially designed for cats. First get your cat used to wearing the harness and leash around the house. Once comfortable in the harness, you can venture outdoors - preferably to a fairly quiet location where they won’t be faced with too many potentially frightening distractions. When introducing your cat to outdoor areas to explore. Make sure they are comfortable in each area before you introduce him to a new one.

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Top Tips for Training Your Cat to Walk on a Leash

• Most cats ... not all can be trained to walk on a leash. If you suspect your cat would never in a million years be agreeable to walking on a leash, you’re probably right. But it can’t hurt to try. • Purchase a harness for the leash, not a collar. If your cat runs up a tree, a standard collar could strangle him, and a breakaway collar will detach. In addition, cats are extremely flexible and able to fit through tiny, awkward spaces. • Start slow, take baby steps forward, and expect setbacks. As anyone knows who is owned by a cat, they are not dogs and will do what they want, when they want, for however long they want. But what many cat lovers don’t realize is most d o actually respond to food treats, verbal praise, a n d praise in the form of head pats and ear scratches.

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• Once your cat is walking around in their harness and leash in a normal manner, you can step outside the door. You could easily spend the next month just getting down the drive or around your garden. • Expect setbacks. Your cat might be okay in a new area on Monday and when you take them out on Tuesday, something freaks them out. Step back to the last place they were comfortable, and start moving forward with baby steps again. • Don’t tie your cat’s leash to something and leave them outside, even for a minute. If something spooks them, they could get tangled in the leash. If threatened by another animal or even a person, they can’t get away.

• Before you even think about stepping outside you must get your cat used to wearing the harness and leash. Put the harness on your cat, making sure it’s snug but not too tight. The second you’ve got the harness on, before you let go, give

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Health & Beauty

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What is PKU and why test every baby for it? Eyelash Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare but potentially serious disorder affecting just 1 in 10.000 babies born in the UK. So why do we bother to test every baby for PKU? People with PKU can’t break down the amino acid phenylalanine, which then builds up in the blood and brain which can lead to permanent brain damage. Phenylalanine is found in milk so ideally babies should be tested at least after 3 days of age when the baby has had enough milk feeds. However, diagnosis must be made within 3 months to avoid the possibility of irreversible brain damage. Your newborn seems perfect. She has got 10 fingers and 10 toes, but even healthy looking babies can have problems which you can’t see. PKU testing involves pricking your baby’s heel to get a couple drops of blood which is then sent to the laboratory for testing. You will receive the results by post. Don’t panic immediately if you’re called for doing the test again. In many c a s e s this is because either too little or too

much blood has been collected on the initial test. If your baby is one out of the 10.000 that test positive for PKU, management is simple and effective. Babies found to test positive will be put on a phenylalanine free diet (special milk) until puberty when they can normally resume a normal diet. However, in the case of females they must resume a phenylalanine free diet during any pregnancies. Affected families should be referred to a nutritionist experienced in PKU, usually as a part of a PKU or metabolic disease clinic. Despite this being a hereditary genetic disorder, all babies are tested without considering any possible genetic history. On discharge from hospital following the birth of your baby always check

that the PKU test has been done. If not, be sure to make an appointment with your midwife who can perform the test on the appropriate day.

• Castor Oil: make a 2:1 • Lemon and oil: soak mixture with one part lemon peels in castor or lavender/tea tree/rosehip olive oil for 2-3 days. oil and apply to lashes apply to eyelashes and using a clean cotton bud. leave overnight. • Lash growth serum: make • Biotin capsules: taking your own using castor oil this vitamin h supplement and essential oils, or buy promotes hair growth and it from a pharmacy. thickness • Petroleum jelly: carefully apply pure petroleum jelly onto your eyelashes and leave it overnight.

For any of these methods to work, they should be paired with a balanced diet and regular exercise.

Beauty advent calendars

Fake awake

This time of year can be tough — the as the pink will counteract the blue mornings are dark, the evenings are tinge of your under eye and make you dark, and the weather turning can do a look much more awake. number on your skin. If those five extra If you’re extra tired, your minutes in bed in the morning are more eyes can be important to you than a full face of bloodshot. To makeup, but you still want to banish neutralise those wintery eye bags, this, line then peach is your friend! Pop some y o u r peach toned concealer under your eyes and blend outwards,

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lower water line with a nude eye kohl pencil. The nude will offset the pink of your eyes, making your eyes look bright and ready to take on the day. Make sure not to follow the common mistake of using white, as this will highlight the pink, as opposed to disguising it. Line your upper waterline with a black gel eyeliner or black kohl liner for thicker looking natural lashes, well and truly saying goodbye to tired winter eyes.

Amazon Beauty - you heard that right! For the first time, Amazon Beauty is launching it’s own cosmetic advent calendar in Spain. With both full size and sample size gifts from brands like Rimmel ,Olay, Dove, Rituals and more, each day you’ll open the door to a gift from one of your favourite brands. Being valued at €187 but sold for only €65, it is a gift that keeps on giving. Online only. The Body Shop - Cruelty free and arguably indulgent, The Body Shop’s advent calendar has been a hit year after year that it’s on the shelves. This year there are two calendars, both with 25 days. The Deluxe retails at €80, valued at €138.50, and the Ultimate retails at €140, valued at €274.50.

Available in store and online. L’Occitane en Provence - L’Occitane is setting themselves apart from the rest this year. Not only are there two different advent calendars available for purchase, but they are also giving you the option to make your own! The predesigned Dreams calendar is available to purchase at 49€ (including 83,50€ worth of cosmetics) and the Constellations calendar is retailing for 99,90€, while being worth 107,50€. The option to create your own calendar is online only, however the Dreams and Constellations calendars are available in store. Other brands that are offering beauty advent calendars this year include NYX, Clarins, Rituals, and Lancome - all available at El Courte Ingles.

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Motoring

NEW Honda CR-V Hybrid The 2019 Honda CR-V hybrid is expected to take around 50% of all Honda CR-V sales in 2019 and at a price just slightly more than equivalent CR-V 1.5 VTEC turbo petrol models that might be an underestimate. It uses Honda’s 145HP 1,993cc iVTEC petrol engine running Atkinson cycle, combined with a 184PS electric motor in a system called “Intelligent Multi Mode Drive (i-MMD). There are three drive modes: In hybrid drive, the petrol engine drives an electric generator that then sends current to an electric propulsion motor that drives the wheels. Or, in EV mode, the 1 kWh Lithium-Ion battery drives the wheels directly. Or, if you put your foot down, a clutch locks up between the electric generator and propulsion motor so the drive is fed directly to the wheels. The i-MMD switches between these three drive cycles as necessary. Normally at up to 25mph, the drive is 82% EV and 18% hybrid. Between 25mph and 50mph it’s 50% EV, 16% hybrid and 34% petrol motor. From 50mph to 75mph it’s 23% EV, 16% hybrid and 61% petrol motor. Over 75mph, except on long descents, it’s mostly all petrol motor.

There are paddles behind the steering wheel to employ up to 4 levels of retardation under braking to recharge the battery on the move. There are ‘Sports’, ‘Eco’, and ‘EV’ modes. At modest speeds, it all works very well indeed and feels like an electric car. In most circumstances, there’s enough punch from the 315Nm electric motor that you rarely feel the petrol motor engaging. Push hard when overtaking, though, and you will get a CVT-like sensation of the engine slightly overtaking the car, but driven normally it’s extremely pleasant and relaxed and the loudest noise is the swishing of the 235/60 R18 tyres. Watching the ‘Econo’ meter without attempting to drive economically, we averaged around 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres, which is 54.32mpg in Brexit British. Actually better than the official WLTP combined economy figure of 51.36mpg, though we didn’t test the accuracy of the meter.

Like the Toyota Prius hybrid, the CR-V can actually tow up to 750kg, so it is possible to hitch up a small caravan behind it. There are some minor trim differences between the CR-V hybrid and its petrol

counterparts. All versions come with Halogen foglights and a Smart entry and stop/start system. There’s no spare wheel, not even a spacesaver because the lithium Ion battery sits where they would have to go. And there’s no 7-seater version. But apart from

that, trim for trim they’re the same as the petrol engine hybrids tested here. The Honda CR-V hybrid is a lovely thing to drive. Pleasant and calming, yet with enough handling and performance to be hustled along quickly.

It’s roomyand even has wide opening doors and flat seats that make ingress and egress painfree for the elderly. It just works. And throws down the gauntlet to Toyota and the next generation RAV4 hybrid to come up with something better.

Cross country New Toyota Icon driverless cars

SPANISH researchers are among a cross European team working on the technology to allow driverless cars to travel between countries. At the moment due to lack of wireless coverage, roaming issues and different spectrums, this is not possible. However, if autonomous vehicles are to become a reality in places like mainland Europe they will need to be able to cross borders. The Universitat Politecnica de Valencia is working on developing tools to use on the Munich-Bologna “digital corridor”

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which plans to test 5G technology to drive vehicles between Austria, Italy and Germany. It is also believed that 5G will make the cars safer with response times of less than five milliseconds, far quicker than any human being. The project in Valencia, named 5G-CARMEN, is being led by an Italian team and will be testing various scenarios as the technology comes a step closer to reality.

The world’s most popular car just got a makeover. Toyota had unveiled their new 2020 Corolla saloon, which promises to be more efficient and more enjoyable to drive than the current model. A hatchback version of the car was unveiled last April at the New York Auto Show but the saloon is the car most people recognize as “the Corolla.” The generally unexciting, unassuming Corolla long ago passed such cultural icons as Ford’s Model T and Volkswagen’s Beetle on its way to becoming the best-selling car model ever. More than 45 million have been sold globally since the Corolla was introduced in 1966. So, while the unveiling of a new multimillion supercar may seem more exciting, the introduction of the new Corolla is unquestionably more important for both the car industry and for far more people who actually buy cars The most important thing about this new car is that, once it goes on sale around the globe, the Corolla will be

essentially the same car everywhere. In recent years, cars called the Corolla that were sold in different parts of the world have not always been closely related. There will still be different versions of the Corollas. The hatchback and saloon, for a start, will have slightly different personalities. The hatchback is aimed at buyers looking for a bit more excitement and driving enjoyment. The saloon will be available in a “performance” version, as well as in a luxury version and for those who want it all, a luxury-performance version. There will also be the basic car for the budget conscious consumer who just wants a way to get around without burning a lot of money or fuel. The Corolla will also be available as a hybrid. Compared to today’s Corolla, the design is just a little more crisp and modern. Toyota is promising better performance, driving feel and fuel economy in this new model. Car buyers have been shifting more toward crossover SUVs of all sizes. That’s prompted some car brands, like Ford, to drop sedans from their lineups. But small cars aren’t going away altogether, said Michelle Krebs, an industry analyst with Autotrader.com and the exit of other automakers from the field just leaves more room for cars like the Corolla and its longtime competitor, the Honda Civic.

FRIDAY 23rd November

07:00 Breakfast 07:05 Countdown 07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:00 This Is BBC TWO 10:15 Island Medics 07:30 A Matter of Life and Debt09:30 Lorraine 07:45 3rd Rock From the Sun 11:00 Homes Under the 08:15 Make Me a Dealer 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 08:55 Everybody Loves Hammer 09:00 Shop Well for Less? Raymond 11:30 This Morning 12:00 A Matter of Life and Debt10:00 BBC News at Nine 09:55 Live: Formula 1 Motor 13:30 Loose Women 12:45 The Sheriffs Are Coming 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire Racing 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 13:15 Bargain Hunt 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 11:35 Ramsay’s Kitchen 14:55 ITV News London 14:00 BBC News at One 13:15 Politics Live Nightmares USA 15:00 Judge Rinder 14:45 Doctors 14:00 Think Tank 12:30 The Simpsons 15:15 Impossible 14:45 The House That £100k 16:00 Tenable 12:55 Channel 4 News 16:00 Escape to the Country Built 17:00 Tipping Point 13:00 A New Life in the Sun 16:45 The Hairy Bikers’ 15:45 Highlands: Scotland’s 18:00 The Chase 13:55 Live: Formula 1 Motor Comfort Food Wild Heart 19:00 ITV News London Racing 17:30 Make Me a Dealer 16:45 India: Nature’s 16:00 Fifteen to One 19:30 ITV Evening News 18:15 Pointless Wonderland 17:00 A Place in the Sun 20:00 Emmerdale 19:00 BBC News at Six 17:45 Eggheads 18:00 Four in a Bed 20:30 Coronation Street 20:00 The One Show 18:15 Flog It! 18:30 Come Dine with Me 21:00 The Imitation Game 20:30 A Question of Sport 19:00 Strictly Come Dancing: 19:00 The Simpsons 21:30 Coronation Street 21:00 EastEnders It Takes Two 19:30 Hollyoaks 21:30 Not Going Out 20:00 Richard Osman’s House 22:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 20:00 Channel 4 News 22:00 Have I Got News for You of Games Out of Here! 20:30 Unreported World 22:30 Would I Lie to You? 20:30 Mastermind 23:05 ITV News at Ten 21:00 Alone at Home 23:00 BBC News at Ten 21:00 Celebrity Antiques Road 23:35 ITV News London 22:00 Gogglebox 23:25 BBC London News Trip 23:50 Invictus 23:00 The Last Leg 23:37 BBC Weather 22:00 Made in Great Britain

SATURDAY 24th November

07:00 Breakfast

11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Classic Mary Berry 13:00 Football Focus 14:00 BBC Weekend News 14:15 Bargain Hunt 15:00 Live: International Rugby Union 17:30 Final Score 18:10 BBC Weekend News 18:20 BBC London News 18:30 The Time It Takes 19:00 Pointless Celebrities 19:50 Strictly Come Dancing 21:10 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show 22:10 Casualty 23:00 BBC Weekend News 23:20 Match of the Day

10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:15 Merry Ex-Mas 13:55 Cruising with Jane McDonald 14:10 5 News at Lunchtime 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Finding Father Christmas 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 Britain by Boat 22:00 Blood 23:00 Air Force One

07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:25 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:50 You’ve Been Framed! 08:10 Britain’s Got Talent 09:00 Emmerdale 09:55 You’ve Been Framed! 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20 Planet’s Got Talent 11:50 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 13:15 Emmerdale 14:15 You’ve Been Framed! 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Family Guy 22:30 Family Guy 23:05 I’m a Celebrity... Extra Camp

07:00 This Is BBC TWO 07:40 Top Class 08:10 All Over the Place 08:40 Wild & Weird 08:55 Show Me What You’re Made Of 09:25 Got What It Takes? 10:00 Super Smart Animals 11:00 Natural World 12:00 Homes Under the Hammer 13:00 Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul 14:00 Talking Pictures 14:45 Move Over, Darling 16:30 Flog It! 17:15 Make Me a Dealer 18:00 Live: International Rugby Union 20:30 International Rugby Union 21:30 Dad’s Army 22:00 Evita: The Making of a Superstar 23:00 QI XL

07:05 Welsh Super Series 07:00 Dino Dana Triathlon 07:10 Super 4 07:30 The King of Queens 07:35 Make It Pop 07:55 The King of Queens 07:55 Share a Story 08:25 Everybody Loves 08:05 Mr Bean Raymond 08:30 Scrambled! 08:35 The Tom and Jerry Show 09:20 Frasier 10:20 Off the Grid 08:50 The Powerpuff Girls 10:55 Live: Formula 1 Motor 09:10 ToonMarty Racing 09:30 Robozuna 12:25 Hamilton vs Vettel: The 10:05 Mighty Magiswords Fight for Five 10:25 ITV News 10:30 James Martin’s Saturday12:55 Live: Formula 1 Motor Racing Morning 15:45 Countdown 12:40 Gino’s Italian Coastal Escape 16:35 A Place in the Sun: 13:10 The X Factor Home or Away 14:10 ITV Lunchtime News 17:35 Location, Location, 14:30 Live: ITV Racing Live Location 17:00 The Chase 18:40 Channel 4 News 18:00 ITV Evening News 19:10 Live: International 18:30 Star Wars: Episode II Rugby Union -- Attack of the Clones 21:30 John and Yoko: Above 21:00 The X Factor Us Only Sky 22:30 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 23:20 The Other Woman Out of Here!

07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:10 Emmerdale Omnibus Loud 09:30 Coronation Street 11:55 The Wonderful World of Omnibus 12:25 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Puppies Out of Here! 12:40 A Prince for Christmas 13:30 Catchphrase 14:30 You’ve Been 14:25 Miss Christmas Framed! 16:10 Rocky Mountain 15:35 Nanny McPhee Christmas & the Big Bang 17:50 I’m a Celebrity... 18:00 The Family Man Get Me Out of 20:20 Shop Smart Save Here! Money for Christmas 18:55 Charlie 21:10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take and the Chocolate it Away! Factory 22:05 5 News Weekend

07:00 This Is BBC TWO 07:50 Greatest Gardens 08:20 Great British Garden Revival 09:20 The Instant Gardener 10:05 Countryfile 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 13:30 A Cook Abroad 14:30 International Rugby Union 15:30 Talking Pictures 16:00 Reach for the Sky 18:10 Flog It! 19:00 Colombia with Simon Reeve 20:00 Britain’s Biggest Warship 21:00 Dragons’ Den 22:00 Louis Theroux’s Altered States 23:00 A Great British Injustice: The Maguire Story

07:10 The King of Queens 07:00 ITV Childrens TV 07:35 Everybody Loves 10:25 ITV News 10:30 The Martin Lewis Money Raymond 08:00 Everybody Loves Show Raymond 11:25 Doc Martin 08:25 Frasier 12:30 Midsomer Murders 08:55 Frasier 14:25 ITV Lunchtime News 09:25 Jamie Cooks Italy 14:35 The X Factor 10:00 Sunday Brunch 16:00 Paul O’Grady: For the 13:00 Live: Formula 1 Motor Love of Dogs Racing 16:30 The Chase 13:45 Live: Formula 1 Motor 17:30 Tipping Point Racing 18:30 Tenable 16:25 Live: Formula 1 Motor 19:30 ITV Evening News Racing 19:45 ITV News London 17:35 Back to the Future 20:00 The Chase: Celebrity Part II Special 19:35 Channel 4 News 20:00 Great Canal Journeys 21:00 The X Factor 22:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 21:00 Escape to the Chateau 22:00 A Very British Country Out of Here! House 23:30 ITV News 23:00 Tin Star 23:50 David Walliams Presents... Revenge of Alright 23:55 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown on the Night

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SUNDAY 25th November

07:00 Breakfast 09:35 Match of the Day 11:00 The Andrew Marr Show 12:00 Sunday Politics 12:30 Homes Under the Hammer 13:30 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC Weekend News 14:15 Songs of Praise 14:55 Escape to the Country 15:40 Shrek 2 17:05 Dynasties 18:05 BBC Weekend News 18:20 BBC London News 18:30 Countryfile 19:30 Doctor Who 20:20 Strictly Come Dancing 21:00 Dynasties 22:00 The Little Drummer Girl 23:00 BBC Weekend News 23:20 BBC London News 23:30 Match of the Day 2

07:00 MILKSHAKE

11:35 Make You Laugh Out

07:00 Coronation Street 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 09:00 The Royal 10:05 Judge Judy 10:30 Judge Judy 11:00 Judge Judy 11:25 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 13:30 The Royal 14:35 Heartbeat 15:40 Coronation Street 16:15 Coronation Street 16:50 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 18:50 Heartbeat 19:55 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 22:00 Vera

07:00 Judge Judy 07:20 Murder, She Wrote 08:10 Columbo 09:50 The Mirror Crack’d 12:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 14:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 16:00 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 18:00 Lewis 20:00 Midsomer Murders 22:00 Midsomer Murders

22:10 Egypt’s Secret Tomb: Revealed 23:10 White House Down

10:35 Friends 11:05 Friends 11:35 Friends 12:05 Friends 12:35 Friends 13:00 Friends 13:30 Friends 14:00 Friends 14:30 Friends 15:00 Friends 15:30 Northpole 2: Open For Christmas 17:05 Deck the Halls 19:00 San Andreas 21:05 Britain’s Parking Hell 21:55 5 News Weekend 22:00 Mad Max: Fury Road

07:00 Totally Bonkers 07:00 Murder, She Wrote Guinness World Records 08:00 Heartbeat 07:25 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:00 Heartbeat 09:50 Coronation Street 10:05 Jane Eyre Omnibus 12:20 Hidden Treasure 12:50 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 14:20 Columbo Out of Here! 16:00 Columbo: Undercover 13:50 Catchphrase 14:50 You’ve Been Framed! 18:00 Endeavour 20:00 Foyle’s War 15:50 Spy Kids 2: The Island 22:00 Vera of Lost Dreams 17:55 The Mummy Returns 20:20 Creed 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 I’m a Celebrity... Extra Camp

MONDAY 26th November

07:00 Breakfast 07:45 Make Me a Dealer 07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:30 3rd Rock From the Sun 10:15 Defenders UK 08:30 Family Cooking 09:30 Lorraine 08:45 Everybody Loves 11:00 Homes Under the Showdown 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show Raymond Hammer 09:30 The Week in Parliament 11:30 This Morning 09:40 Frasier 12:00 A Matter of Life and Debt 10:00 BBC News at Nine 13:30 Loose Women 11:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen 12:45 Ill Gotten Gains 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News Nightmares USA 13:15 Bargain Hunt 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 14:55 ITV News London 12:00 The Simpsons 14:00 BBC News at One 13:15 Politics Live 15:00 Judge Rinder 12:30 The Simpsons 14:45 Doctors 14:00 Think Tank 15:15 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 14:45 The House That £100k Built16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 A New Life in the Sun 16:10 Escape to the Country 15:45 The Secret History of 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 16:45 The Hairy Bikers’ My Family 14:05 Kirstie’s Handmade Comfort Food 16:45 Japan: Earth’s 19:00 ITV News London Christmas 17:30 Make Me a Dealer Enchanted Islands 19:30 ITV Evening News 15:10 Countdown 18:15 Pointless 17:45 Eggheads 20:00 Emmerdale 16:00 Fifteen to One 19:00 BBC News at Six 18:15 Flog It! 20:30 Coronation Street 17:00 A Place in the Sun 19:30 BBC London News 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 21:00 The Martin Lewis 18:00 Four in a Bed 20:00 The One Show of Games Money Show 18:30 Come Dine with Me 20:30 Pubs, Ponds, and 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 21:30 Coronation Street 19:00 The Simpsons Power: The Story of the Village It Takes Two 21:00 EastEnders 20:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 22:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 19:30 Hollyoaks Out of Here! 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:30 Panorama 21:00 Only Connect 23:00 ITV News at Ten 20:55 The Political Slot 22:00 The Truth About... 21:30 University Challenge 23:00 BBC News at Ten 22:00 Babies: Their Wonderful 23:35 ITV News London 21:00 Liam Bakes 23:42 BBC Weather World 23:50 Serial Killer with Piers 21:30 Food Unwrapped 23:45 Tina Turner: Simply the 23:00 People Just Do Nothing Morgan 22:00 24 Hours in A&E Best 23:30 Newsnight 23:00 First Dates

What’s

07:00 MILKSHAKE 10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:15 A Prince for Christmas 13:45 Neighbours 14:15 Stealing Christmas 16:00 A Royal Christmas Ball 17:45 5 News 18:00 Friends 18:30 Friends 19:00 Neighbours 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Premiership Rugby 21:00 Police Interceptors 22:00 Warship: Life at Sea 23:00 The Real Narcos UK: Blood & Fear

07:00 Coronation Street 07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:25 Coronation Street 07:25 Totally Bonkers 07:55 Heartbeat Guinness World Records 07:50 You’ve Been Framed! 09:00 The Royal 08:10 Ninja Warrior UK 10:05 Judge Judy 09:00 Emmerdale 09:25 Coronation Street 10:35 Judge Judy 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres 11:00 Judge Judy Show 11:20 Planet’s Got Talent 11:30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 11:50 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 13:30 The Royal Out of Here! 13:15 Emmerdale 14:35 Heartbeat 13:45 Coronation Street 15:40 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 16:15 Coronation Street 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:50 Agatha Christie’s 19:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Sparkling Cyanide Out of Here! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 18:55 Heartbeat 21:00 Two and a Half Men 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 22:00 Family Guy 22:30 American Dad! 21:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 23:00 I’m a Celebrity... Extra 22:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot Camp

new this week

Britain by Boat

A Very British Country House

NEW SERIES: Former BBC newsreader Michael Buerk and one-time political journalist John Sergeant take to the high seas aboard the 50ft yacht Bonaventure, exploring Britain’s coastline. The pair of amateur sailors begin their journey in Suffolk, exploring Lowestoft, Felixstowe, Bradwell and Ramsgate, before seeking solace in the small town of West Mersea, Essex, where John teaches Michael the art of eating oysters gracefully. The biggest challenge of this first leg is to cross the Thames Estuary - a maze of shifting sandbanks and treacherous tides and one of the busiest shipping lanes in Europe

NEW SERIES: Documentary following the staff of Cliveden House, a country house hotel in a grade one listed building, during their busiest summer season. A visit by Meghan Markle provides the hotel with unprecedented publicity, which the managers quickly capitalise on. Two social media influencers are invited to stay, while wedding coordinator Lydia prepares the venue for her clients’ big day

Season 1 Ch5 9:00pm Fri 23rd November

TUESDAY 27th November

Season 1 Episode 1 Ch4 10:00 pm Sun 25th November

07:30 3rd Rock From the Sun 07:30 A Matter of Life and Debt07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:00 Breakfast 08:15 Make Me a Dealer 10:15 Defenders UK 08:45 Everybody Loves 09:30 Lorraine 09:00 MasterChef: The 11:00 Homes Under the 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show Raymond Professionals Hammer 09:40 Frasier 11:30 This Morning 12:00 A Matter of Life and Debt10:00 BBC News at Nine 11:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen 13:30 Loose Women 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:45 Ill Gotten Gains Nightmares USA 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 13:15 Bargain Hunt 12:00 The Simpsons 14:55 ITV News London 13:15 Politics Live 14:00 BBC News at One 12:30 The Simpsons 15:00 Judge Rinder 14:00 Think Tank 14:30 BBC London News 13:00 Channel 4 News 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 14:45 The House That £100k Built 14:45 Doctors 13:05 A New Life in the Sun 17:00 Tipping Point 15:45 The Secret History of 15:15 The Doctor Blake 14:05 Kirstie’s Handmade 18:00 The Chase My Family Mysteries Christmas 19:00 ITV News London 16:15 Escape to the Country 16:45 Japan: Earth’s 15:10 Countdown Enchanted Islands 16:45 The Hairy Bikers’ 19:30 ITV Evening News 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:45 Eggheads Comfort Food 20:00 Emmerdale 17:00 A Place in the Sun 18:15 Flog It! 17:30 Make Me a Dealer 20:30 Judge Rinder’s Crime 18:00 Four in a Bed 19:00 Richard Osman’s House Stories 18:15 Pointless 18:30 Come Dine with Me of Games 19:00 BBC News at Six 21:00 How to Spend It Well at 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 20:00 The One Show 19:30 Hollyoaks Christmas It Takes Two 20:30 EastEnders 20:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 22:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Holby City 20:55 The Political Slot Out of Here! 21:00 MasterChef: The 22:00 Mrs Wilson 21:00 Lego Masters 23:05 ITV News at Ten Professionals 23:00 BBC News at Ten 22:00 999: What’s Your 23:35 ITV News London 22:00 School 23:42 BBC Weather Emergency? 23:50 Heathrow: Britain’s 23:45 Have I Got a Bit More 23:00 I’ll Get This 23:00 Gogglebox 23:30 Newsnight News for You Busiest Airport

07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 07:25 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 12:15 Miss Christmas 11:30 This Morning 07:50 You’ve Been Framed! 13:30 Loose Women 13:45 Neighbours 08:10 Ninja Warrior UK 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 09:00 Emmerdale 14:15 Coming Home for 14:55 ITV News London 09:25 Coronation Street Christmas 15:00 Judge Rinder 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal Show 16:00 Christmas Next Door 17:00 Tipping Point 11:20 Planet’s Got Talent 17:45 5 News at 5 18:00 The Chase 11:50 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 19:00 ITV News London Out of Here! 18:00 Friends 12:50 You’ve Been Framed! 19:30 ITV Evening News 18:30 Friends 13:15 Emmerdale 20:00 Emmerdale 19:00 Neighbours 20:30 Judge Rinder’s Crime 13:45 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Stories 19:30 5 News Tonight 21:00 How to Spend It Well at Show 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 20:00 UK’s Strongest Man Christmas 19:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 22:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 21:00 Our Yorkshire Farm Out of Here! 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 22:00 Egyptian Tomb Hunting 23:05 ITV News at Ten 21:00 Two and a Half Men 23:00 Inside Russia’s 23:35 ITV News London 22:00 Family Guy 23:50 Heathrow: Britain’s 23:05 I’m a Celebrity... Extra Toughest Prisons Camp Busiest Airport 07:00 MILKSHAKE 10:15 Jeremy Vine

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Sudoku

Easy

Across 1. Price cuts made by discounter? (10) 7. Discover the absence of our island state (8) 8. Land provided by heiress (4) 9. Remain for support (4) 10. Difference of opinion sends it awry (7) 12. Prim artiste clad in tatters (6-5) 14. Droll doctor first to know where ships are repaired (3,4) 16. Small measure in church (4) 19. Hide damaged sink (4) 20. The plane, possibly, is a Jumbo! (8) 21. Rodent-killers stir up some rats (10)

Down 1. Rex wrecked us in wrecks (5) 2. Lose hope, changing diapers (7) 3. A friend much altered (4) 4. In names, in titles, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a literal start (8) 5. Wants river to flow round between poles (5) 6. Pressed metal supplied by editor (6) 11. Vessels for baseball players (8) 12. Bird leading hikers astray (6) 13. Female going round in yacht (7) 15. A wild dog doing badly (5) 17. Hard workers in Hampshire (5) 18. Some prize stimulates enthusiasm (4)

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Across 1. Dilapidated (10) 7. Amount (8) 8. Sluggish (4) 9. Pavement edge (4) 10. Dirigible (7) 12. Ungenerous behaviour (11) 14. Attack (7) 16. Cease (4) 19. Military vehicle (4) 20. U.S. state (8) 21.Near thing (5,5)

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1. Lorry (5) 2. Dog of mixed breed (7) 3. Den (4) 4. Natural illumination (8) 5. Stinging insects (5) 6. Imitations (6) 11. Scoundrels (8) 12. Title given to a nun (6) 13. Baltic country (7) 15. Horrify (5) 17. Trophy (5) 18. In addition (4)

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A Rosetta is made up of a 7 6 centre coloured hexagon Example encircled by 6 white hexagons. To complete the puzzle, fill in all 7 Rosettas with each number between 1 and 7 in no particular order while also ensuring that : 1. No number is repeated in a horizontal row 2. Each number from 1 to 7 are represented in the 7 grey coloured hexagon cells.

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Drop Quotes Source: E.M. Cioran

Drop Quotes are similar to cryptograms, in that the goal is for the solver to uncover a hidden quote. A black-and-white crossword-style grid is set up for each quote, with a number of letters “hovering” above each column. Your task is to “drop” each of those letters into the appropriate square in each column, until the entire quote is revealed. All punctuation (commas, periods, dashes, etc.) has been removed. Good luck!

Aries

21st Mar – 20th Apr Knight of Swords http://bestforpuzzles.com/dc/print.html?puzz=daily-codeword-180712 Maybe this would be a great time to find the rebel inside yourself and have a little fun, it seems a bit of a time since you let this side of your nature go. New adventures are around now so take advantage where you can, others around you will follow your lead just now. Lucky Number 02

Tarus

21st Apr – 21st May

* Note that each white hexagon belongs to a line of 7 that must contain each of the numbers between 1 and 7.

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Death It seems Taurus that one phase of your life is coming to an end but another chapter has yet to be written, others may try to slow you down but changes are there and this is a good time for them too. The colour yellow will be significant to you in some way. Now have fun. Lucky Number 28

Gemini

22nd May – 21th June Six of Coins A friend will be asking a favour of you but think twice before helping out as this may cause you some trouble in the future, sometimes kinder to let them sort it out themselves. A trip away will have some surprising effect on your lifestyle and a change just now will be good. Lucky Number 27

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Cancer

22nd June – 22nd July Page of Cups This card tells of someone who is a dreamer being around you, do not take any advice this week you know your own mind and you should follow your own dreams. Allow the energy around you to multiply and follow that creative self into your imagination. Love is in the air. Lucky Number 15

Leo

23rd July – 22nd Aug Two of Cups A new relationship (or an old one renewed) will bring you good luck this week, your long term plans are beginning to show profit in some way keep on keeping on and the benefits will multiply. This is a great week for friendships and get togethers with those you love. Lucky Number 19

Virgo

Libra

23rd Sept – 22nd Oct Ace of Swords Anything to do with education and new learning will go well for you. Don’t forget your social life should be important to you all work and no play is not good for your soul. A few tears of joy will be shed this week so keep your eyes open for some really great news. Lucky Number 11

Scorpio

23rd Oct – 21st Nov The Magician You are in for some good luck this week but first you need to get out there and let others see what a brilliant person you really are, join a club or go to a social gathering to find this luck. Magical happenings are in the air for you once you start to look for them out there. Lucky Number 41

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Capricorn

21st Dec – 19th Jan Queen of Cups 1/1 The Queen is about love and harmony which is what is in store for you, although it has been a rocky path just lately things are beginning to settle down now. Children or younger persons will brighten your week with some good news. There will be a pleasant surprise. Lucky Number 25

Aquarius

20th Jan – 19th Feb The Sun Put the flags out it is time for you to shine, it seems you will have a bit more freedom to do your own thing take advantage of this trend and enjoy. Friends will be around more and will encourage you in your endeavours. Your intuition is high now follow your gut instincts. Lucky Number 35

Pisces

20th Feb – 20th Mar 23rd Aug– 22nd Sept 22nd Nov – 20th Dec King of Pentacles Nine of Swords Six of Coins Plans you worked on a while ago Your sleepless nights are coming There are those around you are coming to fruition now, you to an end and you will find it who seem a bit needy just now cant seem to put a foot wrong much easier to relax, note your helping out is good but financially just at the moment so push fordreams and write them down not a good time for you to be too ward and enjoy this time. others as there are messages in there generous as unexpected expenswill see you asCopyright a leader and look tofor help you that ladder © Puzzle Baron November 2018 - Go to the www.Printable-Puzzles.com Hints andclimb Solutions! es are21,just around corner. It’s to you for advice, be kind they you want to. An older relative or a good time to take notice and are not in such a good position friend will need your help now, be make sure you are financially just now. Lucky Number 36 good to help. Lucky Number 29 stable. Lucky Number 15

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WEDNESDAY 28th November

07:00 This Is BBC TWO 07:30 3rd Rock From the Sun 07:00 Breakfast 07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:30 A Matter of Life and Debt09:30 Lorraine 08:45 Everybody Loves 10:15 Defenders UK 08:15 Make Me a Dealer 11:00 Homes Under the 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show Raymond 09:00 Great British Menu 09:40 Frasier Hammer 11:30 This Morning 11:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen 12:00 A Matter of Life and Debt09:30 Trust Me I’m a Doctor 13:30 Loose Women 10:00 BBC News at Nine Nightmares USA 12:45 Ill Gotten Gains 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 The Simpsons 13:15 Bargain Hunt 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 14:55 ITV News London 13:00 Channel 4 News 14:00 BBC News 12:15 Politics Live 15:00 Judge Rinder 13:05 A New Life in the Sun 14:30 BBC London News 14:00 Think Tank 14:45 Doctors 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 14:05 Kirstie’s Handmade 14:45 The House That £100k Built Christmas 15:10 The Doctor Blake 17:00 Tipping Point 15:45 The Secret History of 15:10 Countdown Mysteries 18:00 The Chase My Family 16:00 Fifteen to One 16:10 Escape to the Country 19:00 ITV News London 16:45 Japan: Earth’s 17:00 A Place in the Sun 16:45 The Hairy Bikers’ Enchanted Islands 19:30 ITV Evening News 18:00 Four in a Bed Comfort Food 17:45 Eggheads 20:00 Emmerdale 18:30 Come Dine with Me 17:30 Make Me a Dealer 18:15 Flog It! 20:30 Coronation Street 19:00 The Simpsons 18:15 Pointless 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 19:30 Hollyoaks 19:00 BBC News at Six 21:00 Paul O’Grady: For the of Games 20:00 Channel 4 News 19:30 BBC London News 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: Love of Dogs 20:55 The Political Slot 20:00 The One Show 21:30 Coronation Street It Takes Two 21:00 Watchdog 20:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 22:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 21:00 The Secret Life of the Zoo 22:00 The Apprentice 21:00 MasterChef: Professionals Out of Here! 22:00 Grand Designs: House 23:00 BBC News at Ten 22:00 Death and Nightingales 23:00 ITV News at Ten of the Year 23:30 BBC London News 23:00 The Apprentice: You’re 23:35 ITV News London 23:00 Superkids: Breaking 23:42 BBC Weather Fired Away from Care 23:45 A Question of Sport 23:50 Peston 23:30 Newsnight

07:00 MILKSHAKE

07:00 This Is BBC TWO 07:00 Breakfast 07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:30 3rd Rock From the Sun 07:30 A Matter of Life and Debt 09:30 Lorraine 10:15 Defenders UK 08:45 Everybody Loves 08:15 Make Me a Dealer 11:00 Homes Under the Raymond 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 09:00 MasterChef: The Hammer 09:40 Frasier 11:30 This Morning 12:00 A Matter of Life and Debt Professionals 11:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen 10:00 BBC News at Nine 13:30 Loose Women 12:45 Ill Gotten Gains Nightmares USA 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 12:00 The Simpsons 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 14:00 BBC News at One 14:55 ITV News London 12:30 The Simpsons 13:15 Politics Live 14:45 Doctors 13:00 Channel 4 News 15:00 Judge Rinder 14:00 Think Tank 15:15 The Doctor Blake 14:45 The House That £100k Built 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 13:05 A New Life in the Sun Mysteries 14:05 Kirstie’s Handmade 16:10 Escape to the Country 15:45 The Secret History of 17:00 Tipping Point Christmas My Family 16:45 The Hairy Bikers’ 18:00 The Chase 16:45 Natural World 15:10 Countdown Comfort Food 19:00 ITV News London 17:45 Eggheads 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:30 Make Me a Dealer 18:15 Flog It! 19:30 ITV Evening News 17:00 A Place in the Sun 18:15 Pointless 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 18:00 Four in a Bed 19:00 BBC News at Six 20:00 Emmerdale of Games 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:30 BBC London News 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 20:30 Tonight 20:00 The One Show 19:00 The Simpsons It Takes Two 21:00 Emmerdale 20:30 EastEnders 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 21:30 Gino’s Italian Coastal 21:00 A Hotel for the Super 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 MasterChef: The Rich and Famous Escape 21:00 Kirstie’s Handmade Professionals 22:00 Ambulance 22:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Christmas 22:00 Inside The Foreign 23:00 BBC News at Ten Office 22:00 The First Out of Here! 23:42 BBC Weather 23:00 Live at the Apollo 23:00 Naked Attraction 23:30 ITV News 23:45 Question Time 23:30 Newsnight

07:00 Coronation Street 07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:25 Coronation Street 07:25 Totally Bonkers 12:15 A Royal Family Holiday Guinness World Records 07:55 Heartbeat 07:50 You’ve Been Framed! 13:45 Neighbours 09:00 The Royal 08:10 Ninja Warrior UK 14:15 Christmas Homecoming 09:00 Emmerdale 10:00 Judge Judy 16:00 Northpole 2: Open For 09:25 Coronation Street 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres 10:30 Judge Judy Christmas Show 10:55 Judge Judy 17:45 5 News 11:20 Planet’s Got Talent 18:00 Friends 11:50 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 11:25 Agatha Christie’s Marple Out of Here! 13:35 The Royal 18:30 Friends 12:50 You’ve Been Framed! 19:00 Neighbours 14:35 Heartbeat 13:15 Emmerdale 19:30 5 News Tonight 13:45 Coronation Street 15:40 Coronation Street 20:00 Esther Rantzen’s House 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres 16:15 Coronation Street Show Trap 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:45 Agatha Christie’s Marple 21:00 Shop Smart Save 19:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 18:55 Heartbeat Out of Here! Money for Christmas 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 22:00 Oxford Street 24/7 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 22:00 Family Guy 23:00 Britain’s Flashiest 23:30 I’m a Celebrity... Extra Families 22:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot Camp

THURSDAY 29th November

07:00 Coronation Street 07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:15 Jeremy Vine 07:25 Coronation Street 07:25 Totally Bonkers 12:15 Rocky Mountain Guinness World Records 07:55 Heartbeat 07:50 You’ve Been Framed! Christmas 08:55 The Royal 08:10 Ninja Warrior UK 13:45 Neighbours 09:00 Emmerdale 10:00 Judge Judy 09:25 You’ve Been Framed! 14:15 Snowmance 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres 10:25 Judge Judy 15:55 Santa Who? Show 10:55 Judge Judy 11:20 Planet’s Got Talent 17:45 5 News 11:50 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 11:20 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:00 Friends Out of Here! 13:30 The Royal 12:50 You’ve Been Framed! 18:30 Friends 14:35 Heartbeat 13:15 Emmerdale 19:00 Neighbours 13:45 You’ve Been Framed! 15:40 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres 19:30 5 News Tonight 16:15 Coronation Street Show 20:00 UK’s Strongest Man 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:45 Agatha Christie’s Marple 19:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 21:00 GPs: Behind Closed 18:55 Heartbeat Out of Here! Doors 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 22:00 Egyptian Tomb Hunting 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 22:00 Family Guy 23:00 Curvy Girls: Stripped 23:00 I’m a Celebrity... Extra 22:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot Camp Bare

07:00 MILKSHAKE

10:15 Jeremy Vine

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Stars In Doggystyle on the Boulevard

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Twenty five years after the release of his iconic debut album, ‘Doggystyle’,American rapper, Snoop Dogg, finally achieved his lifelong ambition of attaining a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In an unveiling ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard, accompanied by his wife and kids, Snoop listened to touching tributes from fellow stars, Jimmy Kimmel, Quincy Jones and the man who spearheaded his career when he signed to Death Row Records in the early

‘90’s, Dr Dre. However, by far the biggest tribute to the 47 year old musician came in a ‘humble’ speech, conducted by the man himself. “Last but not least, I want to thank me for believing in me, I want to thank me for doing all this hard work, I want to thank me for having no days off, I want to thank me for never quitting, I want to thank me for always being a giver and trying to give more than I receive.” Spoke the self congratulory singer.

‘I want to thank me for trying to do more rights than wrong, I want to thank me for just being me at all times. Snoop Dogg, you a bad mother****er.’ He did eventually manage a few words of gratitude to his mentor, “‘Dr Dre, I want to tell you I love you, cuz, for being my brother through hard times, real times and good times.” Just be sure, should you go searching for Snoop Dogg’s

star next time you’re in Hollywood, make sure you take a poo bag along, to help clean up all the bulls**t.

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Rebel Cat joins the cast One of the most anticipated new movies of next year, is the long awaited screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s blockbuster musical Cats. Premiering in 1981, the stage show, based on T.S Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, became the fourth longest running show in Broadway history and the fourth longest in the West End. Launching the careers of many well known performers, including Paul Nicholas and Elaine Paige, the show was recently revived in theatres on both sides of the pond, with both Nicole Scherzinger and Leona Lewis taking lead roles. The Movie version, is due for release in December 2019, just in time for the festive season and is sure to prove a huge hit

with adults and kids. A bevvy of famous stage and screen stars have already signed up for parts in the movie, including Judi Dench, Sir Ian Mckellan, Idris Elba, Taylor Swift, James Corden and Jennifer Hudson, who will play Grizabella and gets to sing the most famous song from the musical, the hauntingly beautiful, Memory. Australian funny girl, Rebel Wilson, from the Pitch Perfect movies, is the latest name to put pen to paper and she will play Old Gumbie Cat, who according to the script is described as a feline who spends most of the day sitting and seeking out “warm and sunny spots”. Sounds like puurfect casting to me, in fact, forget it Rebel ……. Let me do it!!

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It’s back, it’s Ant-Less, it’s got a mixed reception from fans and already one of the campmates has threatened to quit, but I’m a Celebrity .....Get me Out of Here’s season opener was one of the most watched shows of the year. The 18th season opened to an impressive overnight average of 11 million as it kicked off on Sunday night, peaking at 11.9m. And, the average figure was 700,000 up on last year’s launch, making it the highestrated first episode of the ITV reality show since 2013. According to ITV, it was the biggest overnight audience for any channel so far this year, outside of World Cup matches, even beating coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding and it was also the fourth-largest audience for the launch of ‘I’m A Celebrity’ in the show’s 16-year history. But, show producers are very aware that the crucial on screen chemistry between the shows presenters is a defining factor of its popularity. So far, the jury is out, with viewers posting positive and less than enthusiastic messages about new host Holly

The jury’s out on Holly and Dec’s on screen chemistry, with everyone missing Ant

Willoughby on social media. One thing everyone could agree on, was that they are missing regular host Ant McPartlin. Holly is presenting the jungle-based reality show alongside Ant’s usual partner in crime Declan Donnelly as Ant continues his recovery following his arrest for drink driving, which resulted in an £86,000 fine and a driving ban. In other news, john barrowman has been installed as bookies favourite and Ann Hegarty almost quit in a tearful group hug with fellow team members. There is also likely to be just one late entry into the jungle this year, rather than two, with bosses having broken their budget to get Noel Edmonds to join at an apparent cost of 600k pounds. The only question I have is …. WHY??

Katy pips Taylor to top spot

Who’s the richest girl in the music pre-tax earnings of $83 million US dollars to Taylor’s $80 million, but world? You’d probably be thinking hey girls what’s a few million dollars Beyonce, Gaga, Adele, Michelle between friends. Mcmanus? I guess we won’t be seeing either Well, you would be nearly right, of them, carrying an overfull basket Beyonce and Adele are up there at the top of the career earnings chart, around Primark during the next year, but the figures for highest earner of unless they’re buying the company, that is. 2018, may shock you. In fact it’s a direct shoot-out between Katy Perry and Taylor Swift, the ‘Are they or aren’t they friends?’ pair, who’ve had more fall-outs than Simon Cowell’s had facelifts, depending on which day of the week it is. Katy just about Taylor Swift pips her buddy to finds out Katy the top spot this Perry earned more year, with yearly money last year

! te a r b le ce s er in ta r te en m r Benido Congratulations are in order for two of Benidorm’s most well-loved entertainers this week. Firstly, Danny Tetley continued his amazing X Factor journey, by sealing his place in next week’s semi-final, just one week away from the competition’s finale. This magnificent achievement also secures his place on the X Factor tour, early next year, where the Benidorm based

singer will be performing in major concert venues across the UK, with the other semi finalists, plus Shan, who will join, despite being voted off last week. Got a feeling we won’t be seeing Danny around Benidorm too often in the near future, so it’s reassuring to know, there’s plenty of talented artists around to entertain us in his absence, including ‘Mr Versatile’ himself, fabulous local boy Pablo Bloom. Pablo took to facebook this week, to inform his fans and followers, that he is turning 36 (how does he look so young!) and is celebrating with a party at Heartbreak Hotel in Benidorm, this coming Sunday afternoon November 25th, around 15.30h. With cake and alcohol on hand to mark ‘one year more and one year less’, it should be a party to remember…….. so,

Felicidades Pablo, from everyone at The Weekender.

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Javea Javea U3A members can be sure of a real Christmas cracker at the November monthly meeting at the Parador hotel next Wednesday (Nov 28)! It is time for the annual Extravaganza, when fellow members let their hair down and entertain the audience with fantastic fun, frolics and fun. And this year’s show promises to be as hilarious as ever with a few surprises in store. The cast have been rehearsing over the last few weeks in order to put on the best

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Horoscopes ARIES (March 21st-April 20th) LIBRA (Sept 24th-Oct 23rd) A partner for life or a brief Some days it’s better to be on encounter, which will it be? This vacation! That’s what you’re is today’s question. Why not liable to think today. All your choose both? Can you imagine projects are mired in quicksand, being your partner’s lover while and you feel like you’re spinning ARIES keeping your independence? LIBRA your wheels. But even if things Don’t be influenced by old models are momentarily stuck, don’t that force you to choose between these two lose faith. Your inner self is gaining stability. ideas. Don’t forget that in our modern world, your When the time is right, it will be strong and choices aren’t as limited as you might think! reliable.

SCORPIO (Oct 24th-Nov 22nd) TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st) Deep inside, don’t you have an You can never be anyone other urge to breathe new spirit into than who you are, Taurus! That’s your love life? Of course, some the way it is and you can’t change things are more easily said than it. Other members of your family done. Currently, you don’t have may have dreamed of getting TAURUS free of a duty or a moral lesson, SCORPIO much time to devote to yourself, much less your partner. Affection but these dreams don’t apply to you. Your dreams of being someone else are like could thrive if given half a chance. The day suggests phantoms that have come back to haunt you. that you commit yourself to making some decisions that will help bring you and your mate closer. Simply brush them away! GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st) The day ahead may bring a storm of individualism and independence. You usually tolerate the quirks and minor shortcomings of your GEMINI friends or family members, but today they present real obstacles to your relationships. The only way to remedy the situation is to go on vacation. Spending some time alone will keep you out of trouble.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd-Dec 21st) It’s time to get what you need, Sagittarius. Your desires don’t always go in a direction that does you the most good, and this can cause tension. You feel as though SAGITTARIUS it’s impossible to combine your desires with what is good for you, notably in your love life. You wrestle with whether you should remain in your “creative” cave or share your life with someone. It doesn’t have to be one or the other.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd) If you want to make the best of the day ahead, Cancer, try to convince your team or family to work together. This is tricky to do, what with everyone’s schedule CANCER being so demanding right now. Hard as it is to coordinate their efforts and orchestrate harmony, the strength of your character and your team spirit will make it all work out.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd-Jan 20th) Take cover, Capricorn, because today promises to be an emotional roller coaster! Something seems to be askew with your relationships, and you CAPRICORN feel torn in opposite directions. One force is pushing you to enrich your inner universe and another force is pushing you into the arms of someone you’ve recently met. Stay busy to avoid confrontation.

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Farewells abound

Ex-champions Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen will be saying their own farewells under the Abu Dhabi floodlights this weekend - the Spaniard to Formula One and the Finn to Ferrari. With both titles long won by Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton, each celebrating their fifth, the focus of the season-ending race has switched to those who are moving on - even if only around the paddock. Sunday looks realistically like Raikkonen’s last shot at victory, and success at Yas Marina would be a first for Ferrari who have not won any of the nine previous editions of the race at a circuit often short on thrills. Alonso’s exit - announced in August- is

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likely to be permanent and his absence will be felt even if he has been scrapping only for meagre points with McLaren of late. Alonso’s McLaren team mate Stoffel Vandoorne is also bowing out, heading for a new start in the electric Formula E series, while Marcus Ericsson will switch to IndyCar after relinquishing his Sauber seat. Monaco’s Charles Leclerc is starting his last race for Sauber before joining Ferrari as Raikkonen’s replacement alongside Sebastian Vettel, whilst Aussie Daniel Ricciardo says goodbye to Red Bull before switching to Renault next year.

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LEO (July 24th-August 23rd) AQUARIUS (Jan 21st-Feb 19th) The day ahead won’t be easy, Leo. People are going to think you’re A glimpse at your love life reveals a star today, Aquarius! Although that you will be bridling at certain you may not feel that way about inhibitions. You long for peace yourself. What’s gotten into you and stability, and at the moment LEO everything is in suspense. Use AQUARIUS lately? Have you lost confidence in yourself? Are you now the day ahead to gain some perspective on the situation. Until the ice melts compensating for it? Do you feel a need for more and the flow of events resumes, why not devote success in your life? All this is possible, but you will have to take some risks if you’re going to progress. your energy to some other endeavor? VIRGO (August 24th-Sept 23rd) PISCES (Feb 20th-March 20th) Lately, you’ve been nursing Stop asking if you’re gifted, a feeling that your partner is Pisces. This definitely isn’t the inattentive. The tension has been time for such questions. Now is building up and today, Virgo, the time to work on something you’re likely to boil over with the concrete. You will need the help rage that comes from one too others if you’re to succeed, PISCES of VIRGO many doubts and suspicions. The so get to work convincing them forecast for love is stormy, without a doubt. But to ally with you. You may have to reveal more of making up after the quarrel promises to be lots yourself than you normally do in order to sway of fun. people to your side. It’s time to get out of your hole and take action!

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Andrea Dovizioso won the final race of the MotoGP season as 13 riders failed to finish a wet Valencian Grand Prix on Sunday. Ducati’s Italian rider, 32, finished well ahead of Suzuki’s Alex Rins, with Rins’ fellow Spaniard Pol Espargaro securing his first podium finish. “It was a crazy race,” said Dovizioso after securing his fourth race win of the season. “I am proud not to crash because there was too much water.“ Dani Pedrosa, 33, was

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fifth in his final GP before retirement, in a race halted for 30 minutes due to the rain. Pedrosa, a three-time championship runner-up in 2007, 2010 and 2012, equalled his best finish of 2018 to end the season 11th in the standings with 117 points. The Spanish rider bows out with 31 wins from 216 starts having spent his entire 13-year MotoGP career with Honda.

Spain’s Marc Marquez, who secured a fifth world title in October, pulled out having gone over his handlebars early on, and later told reporters that “it was my worst mistake of the season.” Yamaha’s seven-time world champion Valentino Rossi was another high-profile faller, with his late exit allowing Espargaro to take second place. Rossi, 39, still finished third in the 2018 championship standings, behind Marquez and Dovizioso.

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Preferente round-up

Alicante teams are in the top two slots of Preferente Group Four, with Hercules B(pictured celebrating in their dressing room) going second in the table, after knocking CD Almoradi from that position, courtesy of a three-one home win. Intercity Sant Joan are three points clear at the top, after a hard-fought one-nil victory over in-form Villajoyosa CF, who go down to seventh position. This Sunday, Intercity go to Redovan, and Villajoyosa play Aspe. Hercules make the journey to UD Horadada, who drew one-one at Aspe, and Almoradi will look to return to winning ways when they entertain sixth-placed Elda. Elda will go into that clash with a good three-two win at home to fifth-in-the-table CD Thader, with the Rojales-based side a point clear of their next opponents, Callosa Deportiva, who beat CD Torrevieja, two-one. Torry’s managerial changes brought initial success, but they have recently flopped and now have the same number of points as third-bottom Aspe, with a tricky home fixture this Sunday to come against Alicante University, who drew nil-nil with fourth-placed CFI Alicante. CFI go to bottom side Villena CF, who got their second win of the season at fellow-strugglers Benidorm CD, who in turn play mid-table Orihuela B this weekend.

Double celebration

Danny Willett won the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai on Sunday - his first title since the 2016 Masters, whilst it was also a weekend to celebrate for Francesco Molinari, who won the Race to Dubai, after defending DP World Tour champion, Tommy Fleetwood failed to retain the title. He carded a four-under final round of 68 to finish on 18 under par, two shots ahead of fellow Englishman Matt Wallace and Patrick Reed of the

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Quesada Bowls Club Report The rain in Spain fell mainly overnight this week (or on days without league matches). So apart from dealing with the morning dew on the rinks, the weather was kind to us. Both of our squads in the Enterprise division of the South Alicante Winter League enjoyed success this week. On a very sunny and warm November afternoon Quesada Diamonds entertained La Siesta Apollos. Quesada Diamonds won on 3 rinks and lost on 2 rinks.(Rink 5 was very unfortunate to drop 4 shots on the last end and lose by 1 shot). The points were 8-4 to Quesada and 97- 73 shots. Meanwhile the Quesada Pearls were away to Emerald Isle Titans and enjoyed a win of 8 points to 4 with 104 to 79 shots. A competitive match as always but played in good spirit and enjoyable company. In the Discovery Division however, the Rubies had a tough match against Emerald Isle Neptunes who won 10 points to 2 and 100 shots to 63. The Wednesday Winter League team had a resounding win of 10 points to 2 against San Miguel and 118 shots to 45. This means they are now 2nd in the league only 2 points behind the leaders, Javea. After the storms on Wednesday night and Thursdays heavy rain, the cloudy skies looked threatening for the Friday Southern League matches. But thankfully the rain held off in the end and there were very close

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results for all 3 Quesada squads... Quesada Swallows hosted San Miguel in a tough fought contest. The Swallows managed to hold off the San Miguel Bulldogs narrowly winning the match 7-5 points with the shots 92-87. The Swifts also played San Miguel this time at a tough fought away match where the San Miguel Boxers narrowly won 7-5 points and the shots were drawn 92 each. Although still trailing the league leaders Mazarron Miners by 9 points, The swifts remain in second place in the league. But with La Siesta Gold hot on their heels in third place only one point behind, Quesada Swifts will have to pull out all of the stops next week! Finally Quesada Swans played at home to La Siesta Golds and their match ended in a Quesada win 8-4 points and 83-81 shots. Just a reminder that our popular Saturday morning chicken drive is open to visitors. Green fees are only 6 euros if you have your own shoes and bowls and 7 euros if you need to hire them. Anyone interested in taking part, please report to The Club, Quesada for a 9.30am start. For more information about our club, please contact our membership secretary Angie Goddard newleaf2014@hotmail. com New bowlers are always welcome and introductory coaching is available

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United States. The 31-year-old nearly hit his tee shot into a stream on the 18th hole before recovering to make par. “I’m massively proud of myself,” an emotional Willett told Sky Sports. “It’s been a lot of hard work. It’s been tough over the past two years.” Italy’s Francesco Molinari took the Race to Dubai, as Tommy Fleetwood floundered.

Needing victory in Dubai to overhaul Molinari, Fleetwood carded a 68 to finish on 10 under - eight shots behind winner Danny Willett. Molinari, who won The Open this summer, was confirmed as European number one during the final round. “It’s more than I ever dreamed of achieving,” said the 36-year-old Italian. Molianri is the first Italian to become the European Tour’s top player.

Las Ramblas Golf Society Hola! And welcome to his weeks special Game Show edition of The Ramblas Golf report. On Monday it was ‘Come On Down ’as we competed in our own version of ‘Countdown’ withthe best three scores out of four to count on each hole. ‘Playing their cards right’ and taking the honours with a credible 113 points (only 2 in front of the runners up) were Terry Field, Ron Phipps, Peter Wickham and Nora Betts, ‘Good Game’!To put that into context my team were fairly ‘Pointless’ as we only managed 89 points! Despite the wet and windy conditions a ‘Surprise Surprise’ number of contestants took to the stage for Wednesday’s Stableford. For Nigel (the Price) was

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definitely right with a winning score of 41 points. In second spot, with 37, was John Dobson ‘Chased’ by Brian Staines with 36. Nigel also took ‘Bulley’s special prize’ being the only player to get a ‘2’today. Must have been a ‘Golden Shot’! Onto Friday’s Memorial Day 2 ball better ball and ‘Have I got news for you’. Nigel Price (again) together with Trevor Pulleyblank scooped the jackpot with an incredible 49 points. John Shervell and Nora Betts put on a good show to take the runners up slot with a fine 45 points. Trevor, playing off 14, finished his round at just 5 over par and commendably submitted his card for handicap. So he’s for ‘The Drop’ then!

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Race Channel 4/Sky Sports F1 - 14:10

Golf Friday 23rd November Hong Kong Open Sky Sports Golf - 07:00

Saturday 22nd November West Ham v Man City - 16:00

Open de Espana Sky Sports Golf - 15:00

Everton v Cardiff -16:00 Brighton v Leicester - 16:00 Man Utd v Crystal Palace - 16:00

Saturday 24th November Hong Kong Open 2018 Sky Sports Golf - 07:00

Watford v Liverpool - 16:00 Fulham v Southampton - 16:00

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Irish departures

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill and his assistant Roy Keane left their positions on Wednesday, after a poor Nations League campaign capped a dreadful year for the side. The pair took over the reins in 2013 and guided the Republic to the last 16 of the 2016 European Championships. However, they did not win a competitive game in 2018 and were relegated from Uefa Nations League Group by Neil Mortimer B4. “I thank Martin, Roy, and (FAI) chief John Delaney. the management team for the The Republic will be impact they had,” said Foot- among the third seeds for the ball Association of Ireland European qualifiers follow-

ing their relegation to Nations League C and it appears that the team’s poor form and the dwindling attendances at the Aviva Stadium have prompted the FAI to take action.

Rematch hitch A potential rematch between old rivals Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank seems to have been scuppered before it even gets off the ground. The two veterans have held talks over a third bout, with reports suggesting that an announcement would be made soon. However plans to put them back in action have hit a serious snag, as it seems both fighters would be unlikely to get a licence. Benn, 54, and Eubank, 52, fought twice in the prime of their careers back in the

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early nineties. But now it seems likely that the British Board of Boxing Control would not authorise a third clash. Board general secretary Robert Smith said: “We’ve seen the latest reports on this and there hasn’t been an application to us for a licence.” “If there was, they would be considered like any other but it is unlikely they would get one.”

Ashton out England wing Chris Ashton has been ruled out of tomorrow’s Autumn International against Australia at Twickenham. Ashton limped off during the first half of the 35-15 win against Japan with a calf injury that England say will keep him out for a further 10 days. After a four-year absence, Ashton made his comeback to international rugby against South Africa at the start of the month, before a try-scoring return to the starting XV against New Zealand. Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny is out

tomorrow’s clash against South Africa in Cardiff after failing to recover from concussion. The 29-year-old was injured in a challenge by Australia’s Samu Kerevi on 10 November, an incident which coach Warren Gatland called “reckless”. Gatland’s side will be going for a clean sweep, having beaten Scotland, Australia and Tonga this month. After their impressive win over the All Blacks, Six Nations cham-

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pions Ireland have an easy autumn finale to come against the United States, whilst Scotland play Argentina at Murrayfield.

Squalos squashed Breezy conditions at the San Javier ground produced a hard-fought contest between local rivals the Mar Menor Squalos(pictured in blue) and ITV Orihuela Vega Baja, with the Orihuela side coming away with a 32 points to 17 victory. Orihuela did well to get into the interval up by 24 points to five against a physically tough Squalos side, but the home team fought back in the second period, helped by an Orihuela man being red-carded five minutes after the break. The visitors resisted all that was thrown at them, with the result meaning that they keep second place behind Murcia in the Murcia Federation FERRMUR league, whilst the Squalos lie in fifth place. The next round of league matches is during the first weekend of December.

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HARRY THE HERO ENGLAND’S magnificent year under coach Gareth Southgate came to a great conclusion with a two-one Wembley fightback against Croatia on Sunday to put them into the Uefa Nations League finals in Portugal next summer. That scenario seemed unlikely after a home defeat to Spain, and a draw at Croatia, but two impressive wins, and a Croatian victory over Spain last Thursday gave England the perfect end to 2018, which saw

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Southgate’s youngsters reach the World Cup semis in Russia. Harry Kane got Sunday’s 85th minute winner to seal the deal and said:- “It has been a great year, for the country it has been fantastic. We had a great summer, after that we wanted to progress.” “We wanted to carry on being better and the only way to do that is if you beat the big teams like we have.

It is a perfect way to finish the year, it’s been a good run for me personally and a great one for the team overall.” “If we didn’t win if would have still been a good year but it wouldn’t have felt as good for sure.” England will be joined in the Nations League group finals by Portugal, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, with all the finalists having the bonus of being in smaller Euro 2020 qualifying groups because of making it to the finals.

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