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MPs are to be given what appears to be a last and final chance next week to approve Theresa May´s EU withdrawal agreement, or apparently face the choice of an extension of Article 50, which could go on as long as a year in an attempt to get a deal that MPs can agree on. No actual date for the third so-called meaningful vote was announced when The Weekender went to press.
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After a second resounding defeat of the government package on Tuesday night, MPs voted on Wednesday evening to remove the threat of the UK leaving the EU without a deal, though legislation needs to be passed to scrap the March 29th deadline over Article 50. Crucially, all of the EU states will also need to unanimously agree to any
extension of the two-year time limit on the UK leaving the European Union. Senior EU figures said this week that any extension must have a purpose, rather than allowing the current situation of MPs constantly rejecting the negotiated withdrawal package, which offered fresh legal guarantees on the Northern Ireland backstop, which were agreed on Monday. If the government loses
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the third vote, possible deal options could include a customs union or a similar kind of trade arrangement that Norway has with the EU. There´s also a fear that the UK could crash out of the EU by “accident” at the end of the month, though at least expats in Spain have some assurance of their continuing status after the Madrid government issued a Royal Decree on British citizens rights in the country.
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Are you Brexit prepared? By Tracy Storer Senior Partner Chorus Financial It has certainly been the most talked about subject in years, and as expats, we have lived through some worrying times. The lack of clear guidance and information has been a huge frustration, but Chorus have ensured we’ve been on the front line. Every month for the last 2 years, Chorus has been on the Brexpats in Spain advisory panel at the British Consulate Brexit meetings, so have had firsthand information from the British Consulate and Ambassador on how best to prepare. Both the British and Spanish governments have given clear advice on the best way to ensure a smooth transition for British expats in Spain, and I wanted to use this article to pass on as much of that information as possible.
1.- Get legal Make sure that if your intention is to live in Spain more than 183 days, you are resident (you might know this as the green card or green paper, depending upon when you took it out). This is the No.1 piece of advice given by both the UK and Spanish governments.
2.- Pay your taxes correctly
do so could result in fines, and in the result that it is unlikely that your UK financial of a no deal Brexit could even mean that adviser will have the appropriate license The rules on this are pretty simple, if you live your UK licence would be invalid in Spain. to give ongoing advice to you as a Spanish resident. Equally as important, they may not here, and are resident here then you should pay your taxes on your worldwide income 5.- Ensure that your finances are in have the appropriate knowledge of Spanish tax law, and Spanish compliant products, in Spain. Many people put this off simply order to be able to optimise your finances and because they are not aware of the implications and may believe they’ll be worse off. If Pensions – most importantly, don’t fall for taxation moving forward. It is so important to you have any doubts, get expert advice. scare-mongering! Sadly, many firms in my ensure you are holding investment products industry are using Brexit as a ruse to convince designed for Spanish resident, rather than people to make inappropriate pension those, like ISAs, UK platforms etc, that are 3.- Stay correctly informed transfers, often to overseas jurisdictions. designed for UK taxpayers. Getting this Don’t rely on information from friends It’s incredibly unlikely, under any scenario, wrong can result in you overpaying taxes or neighbours. Go straight to the source that Brits will lose access to their pensions. and potentially breaking tax law in Spain. of information, my advice would be What is a concern is that if you are living to follow the government’s website – in Spain, you should always have a locally At Chorus we help clients every www.gov.uk/livinginspain here you regulated adviser and hold an appropriate day to prepare their finances for will find up to date information, and pension product? We also don’t know if life in Spain. If you wish to discuss also have the chance to register for pension freedoms, which were introduced anything in this article, please contact email alerts should anything change. following EU legislation, may exist in their me today for a free, no obligation same form after Brexit. Now may be the consultation. You can email me time to see what potential benefits could be 4.- Get a Spanish driving licence t.storer@chorusfinancial.es or call available from your existing UK pensions. me on 693 107 044. If you are a Spanish resident, then you should Investments - If you are becoming a legal have a Spanish driving licence. Failure to resident in Spain, you should also be aware
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EXPAT HOMICIDE PROBE by Alex Trelisnki
A BRITISH man who allegedly tried to kill his wife at their Costa del Sol home, and then slashed his wrists, has been remanded in custody. 55-year-old Geoffrey Elton is accused of stabbing his wife, Gloria Tornay, to death at their villa in Estepona last Saturday night. He then attempted suicide, but was rescued by police officers who forced their way into his home. Elton was married for 30 years, with some reports suggesting that his wife was considering leaving him. He made an appearance at court on Wednesday, as investigations continue over a charge of homicide.
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FORMER Catalan president Carles Puigdemont, living in self-imposed exile in Belgium, will run in May´s European Parliament elections as the leading candidate of regional nationalist party, Junts per Catalunya (JxCat). Puigdemont, 56, fled Spain after Madrid imposed direct rule on Catalunya after the region staged an illegal independence referendum in October 2017. The ex-leader was the subject of an arrest warrant, which was rejection by courts in Germany and Belgium, Puigdemont and five other former Catalan leaders would be arrested if they returned to Spain, as they faces charges of rebellion. It is not clear if Puigdemont could be sworn in as member of the European Parliament if he is elected. Oriol Junqueras, leader of the pro-independence party ERC who is on trial in Madrid with 11 other Catalan politicians for their role in the 2017 referendum, will also run in the European election.
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Fiesta off with a bang
AS anyone who lives in or has visited a town that celebrates the Fallas, you’ll be aware that Valencia’s biggest celebration is already well underway. However the major act remains the crema - or burning of the statues - which is next Tuesday night. Valencia holds by far the biggest fiesta with leterally hundreds of fallas stations dotted around the city. Despite the spectacle this also leads to major disruption and anyone visiting is advised to leave their car behind and stick to public transport. In the city this weekend there will be a mascleta, or fireworks display, each
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day at 2pm in Plaza del Ayuntamiento, which is an easy walk from the main train station. There are also various parades and other events, check with the tourist board for more details. Other towns celebrating the event, which heralds in the spring, are Gandia, Oliva, Calpe, Benidorm, Castellon, Denia and several others. If you are planning to stay up for the burning, dress well and take provisions as it runs very late with the last crema often being lit well after midnight in some towns and cities.
Valencia City Fallas this year
Transport back on track for fallas THE EMT city bus workers in Valencia have called off their strike which was originally planned for the fallas celebrations, the busiest time of the year for the city as tourists flood in for the famous event.
Airports solar push SPAIN’S airport operator Aena plans to make most of its own electricity using solar power in a big environmental and bill-cutting move. Aena, which manages
46 airports including those at Alicante-Elche, Valencia, and Corvera. will invest 250 million euros in renewable energy to save on its electricity costs and to cut
carbon emissions. The board of directors announced the money would be used to install solar panels in half of its airports, slashing electricity bills from 75
Negotiations had been ongoing for several days and at the end of last week, when the celebrations proper were just beginning, an agreement was reached. The dispute had centred on early retirement terms,
and members who voted agreed by roughly two to one to accept the revised terms put forward by the transport company. This should also signal an end to several months of disruption for the cities primary bus
A young man is standing trial in a Valencian court this week, accused of the rape of a child he met on social media. The events happened in Castellon in October 2015 when the defendant was 18 and the pair had been in contact on an instant messaging site. It is alleged he asked the minor over to his house to play video games. She agreed but at some stage he dragged her to another room and raped her, the prosecution alleges. They have asked for a sentence of 12 and a half years in prison if the accused is found guilty. service. Travellers will be able to use a special Fallero Card during the fallas festivals, giving unlimited travel for €10.
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million euros a year to 23 million euros. Aena also plans to introduce 2,300 charging stations for electric cars in its airport parking lots.
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Paging Doctor Love SOCIAL media messages showing graphic sex acts filmed in at least one location in a Valencian hospital, some of which feature a doctor whose phone appeared to have been used to send the original images, are at the centre of a scandal. The doctor in question has been sacked and is challenging the decision and many details of the case have been kept under wraps by court order. The WhatsApp
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messages have gone viral and the theory is that either it was sent by the doctor or someone who had access to his phone as an act of revenge. A “significant” amount of people on the doctor’s contact list received the message and many passed it on again. A lot of the original recipients are female and allegedly some of them unknowingly
appear in the films themselves. The location for several of the videos has been identified as a room used to prepare for surgery, complete with lockers and toilets. The identification was made easier by the fact that many participants were wearing uniforms with the clinic’s logo on it. It was for this reason that the doctor, supposedly a surgeon, was sacked for bringing the hospital into disrepute.
King of Reggaes son appearing at local festival ZIGGY Marley is among the acts announced to appear at this year’s Rototom Sunsplash festival in Benicassim. Rototom is one of Valencia’s premier festivals and has very much a reggae and dance music theme. Ziggy is son of unarguably the best known of all reggae performers Bob
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Marley. He has gone on to make a name for himself away from his father’s shadow, with a string of hits around the world and eight Grammy awards to his name. Other acts confirmed include Busy Signal, Chronixx and Queen
Ifrica with 23 artists confirming so far. Singers and groups from all over the world are attending, including UK act Gentleman’s Dub Club, described as a cross between The Wailers and The Specials. The lineup premièred the first posters for the festival which is scheduled for 16 to 22 August.
CON ZAPS BARRED SCIENTISTS have been stopped from zapping the brains of prisoners at a Spanish prison in a controversial experiment. Researchers wanted to discover if small jolts of electricity would make inmates - specifically murderers - less aggressive. But the interior ministry has
now confirmed the trial at Huelva prison led by the local university will be halted until further notice. Ethical concerns were raised when details of the trial, which was set to enrol 12 men serving murder sentences, first emerged last week.
CRUELEST CUT OF ALL
A 33-YEAR-OLD man was found stumbling around the streets of Zaragoza in northern Spain, after amputating his penis and putting it into a plastic bag at his home. Police patrol officers spotted him covered in blood and crying in pain on a city centre road, and so they took him to hospital. He told officers that he had cut off his penis and placed it
into a shopping bag at his property, with cops managing to find the bag and taking the contents to hospital. The man insisted that he performed the cut himself, and the dramatic move may be down to drug-taking or a psychiatric disorder. No further details were supplied including whether surgeons were able to reattach his penis.
Baseball bat atrocity NATIONAL Police have arrested a 33 year old man accused of killing his neighbour with a baseball bat in the Valencian town of Paterna. The incident happened in the La Coma barrio on Monday when the pair got into an altercation. A fight broke out and when the severity of one of
their injuries became apparent the emergency services were called out. However the 44 year old male victim died on his way to the hospital. The area where the killing happened is a known troubled zone and the police have set up security measures to avoid any reprisals between the local families.
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Benidorm stag do suspect detained National Police officers have arrested a man they believeresponsible for the death of Scotsman, Jim Clark, in Benidorm last week, as he was about to board a flight back to the UK. The detainee, a 33 year old Scot, was intercepted at the airport, by police acting on CCTV video footage of the incident, which occurred during the early hours of last Friday March 8th, in Calle Gerona, situated in the heart of the popular ‘English Square’ area of Benidorm’s Rincon de Loix. The suspect was immediately transferred to a Benidorm police cell, where he spent two nights, before being taken to court to hear the evidence against him, in a closed hearing and was subsequently remanded without bail. He remains in prison, without charge, but under investigation, whilst officers gather evidence to bring their case to court, known as ‘investigado’ in Spanish Law. Victim, Scotsman, Clark, 33, from Hawick, was travelling with a
preliminary autopsy rules out injury as cause of death
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group on friends on a stag holiday, when he died from injuries sustained during a street brawl, only a few hours after arriving in the resort last Thursday. National Police from Benidorm who studied footage from the fight, in detail, identified the suspect, but only knew he was a fellow British holidaymaker. The identification process was conducted in record time, allowing the officers to keep a permanent presence at the airport, knowing the suspect would be travelling back to the UK imminently. At around 13.00h, last Sunday, they identified him, with his suitcase, quietly awaiting his return flight to Scotland. The arrest had to be conducted with due discretion, as he was in the exact vicinity of the remaining group of friends from the victim, who were also waiting for their flight home, albeit on a different aircraft. When the Benidorm police
officers arrived at the incident, around 03.15h last Friday, they found Clark lying on the ground receiving chest compressions from passers by. Despite their efforts and those of paramedics, also attending the victim, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Immediately following the homicide, information given by witnesses led police officers to release details of two British citizens, they wished to speak to. Initially, officers believed the victim may have died from injuries sustained from a blow to the head, either received during the brawl, or when he fell to the ground. However, findings from a preliminary autopsy report appeared to rule this out, prompting investigators to send for a toxicology report and other compatible tests to determine the exact cause of death. After studying CCTV video footage of the altercation, the officers were able to see Clark cross the road alone, before
coming into contact with the detainee, who was accompanied by a woman believed to his wife. After a short exchange of words, a street fight ensued, which led to the eventual death of the victim. Scottish media sources revealed that Clark had travelled to Benidorm, with a group of men, celebrating the upcoming nuptials of a friend, where he was thought to be the best man, only hours before the fatality. The other members of the stag party have since The victim, Jim Clark returned home to Scotland stag do.’ after giving evidence. Sources close to the case have Friends have taken to social media to pay tribute to him, with confirmed that the detainee has one commenting on a public not denied hitting the victim, Facebook post: ‘Jim is going to be but claims that it was Clark who missed by everyone, it was a laugh struck the initial blow. He will remain in prison a minute with him.’ Another posted: ‘He was so awaiting the toxicology report and excited to be going away for the police charges.
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“Despacito” star suing local hotel RAPPER Daddy Yankee, best known for his contribution to global smash “Despacito” which he also co-wrote, is suing a Valencia hotel where he had two million euros worth of jewellery and watches stolen. The Melia de Valencia gave a duplicate room key to someone who claimed to be on the Puerto Rican star’s security team. CCTV footage shows a group of three young men then entering the room
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and shortly after one of them calls reception, claiming he is Daddy Yankee and can’t open the safety deposit box. A hotel employee then comes and opens it for them. Shortly after the group leave with full backpacks, where it is assumed the loot was stashed, and even wearing some of the jewellery. They calmly wait for a lift and
leave the hotel and, despite the footage, remain at large and unidentified. The incident happened last summer when Daddy Yankee was staying in Valencia while he was performing a gig in nearby Gandia, which attracts tens of thousands of young Spaniards in the summer months. The star is suing on the basis that no identity was requested, either for the duplicate key or when opening the safe.
Cool customer. One of the thieves waits for a lift, loaded with valuables.
Segura cleansed THE RIVER SEGURA in the Vega Baja area is getting a clean-up after numerous complaints, with the Segura river and water authority(CHS) undertaking the work, which finished the first phase this week in Guardamar. 70 tons of waste has been
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removed from the mouth of the old course of the Segura at Guardamar, with a similar amount expected in the next locations to be tackled, which include Almoradi, Orihuela, Rojales, and Benejuzar.
Bring your own
PEOPLE using Carrefour stores are now able to bring their own plastic containers, after the retailer launched an initiative to reduce the amount of plastic it uses Containers can be used to put fresh fruit, meat, fish, and vegetables in, so long as
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the boxes are transparent and have a lid. In another move, Carrefour has introduced a biodegradable tray for seafood products to reduce the amount of supplied packaging.
The curious case of the Black Chicken Four tenders from the Benidorm Fire Service, were despatched to a building in AvenidaAmettla Del Mar, earlier this week, in response to an emergency call reporting smoke emitting from a window. On arrival at the apartment, situated inside a building in the busy Rincon de Loix zone of the resort, the firefighters were unable to determine whether the apartment was occupied, as
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they received no response from banging on the door. By using force to enter the empty apartment, they quickly located and extinguished the fire, which had broken out in the kitchen cooker. Fortunately, the only casualty, was a badly charred and blackened chicken roasting in the oven.
Four firefighters were called to extinguish the blackened chicken.
Facebook: @TheWeekenderSpain TWO ELDERLY people who had allegedly been locked up and drugged by a couple who posed as carers, have been rescued by the Guardia Civil in southern Spain. Almost two million euros were drained from accounts belonging to senior citizens that were being “looked after” by the couple, who have been arrested. The Guardia was eventually led to what it described as a “house of horrors” after police in Frankfurt asked for help in tracking down a 101-year-old German woman called Maria Babes. Officers found Maria in a care home in the town of Chiclana de la Frontera, near Cádiz. The elderly woman was seriously ill and her hospital records raised suspicions about the behaviour of the people who had been looking after her before she entered the care home. An investigation found that a CubanGerman couple, had befriended Maria in Tenerife and brought
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her to the mainland so “that they could control here better”, and stole 160 thousand euros from her bank account. Tragically Maria died just a matter of hours after she spoke to Guardia officers, but her information proved to be invaluable. The Guardia said that the couple had used the same technique on other people, and found an elderly Dutch woman and an elderly German man, who were living in “dire conditions” in rented accommodation. Investigators said they had found one point eight million euros that had been extracted from the residents, and are are seeking legal assistance from courts in England, Italy, Germany and Cuba to find out the scale of their holdings. The couple are accused of crimes including fraud, misappropriation, domestic abuse, and money laundering. Four other people were arrested and a further nine are under investigation.
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THE HOUSE OF HORRORS
The “rented” House of Horrors.
Starved and buried for pension A man is facing possible negligent homicide charges after the body of his brother was found buried, with severe malnutrition looking the most likely cause of death. The deceased, aged 38, had severe disabilities and after his parents died his younger brother, aged 35, became his guardian. However he was a
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well known drug addict who local authorities said was barely capable of looking after himself. The pair lived on a remote farm on the outskirts of Orgive (Granada) and social services did their best to monitor the pair. Last month when paying a
visit they found the property empty and reported their concerns to the Guardia Civil. They tracked the younger brother down to a local hostel and he said he had no idea of the whereabouts of his sibling then later said he was with an uncle. Investigations soon found that the uncle died 16 years ago and they went back
to question the man. He then admitted that his brother had died and he had buried him in the mountains, not reporting the death so he could collect his disability pension. Agents believe the accused may have purposely allowed his brother to starve and are considering what charges to bring.
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Bus Stop drugs bust by Andy Mansell
Guardia Civil officers conducting a random search on an intercity bus, recently uncovered a massive haul of cocaine carried by two of its passengers. Agents, belonging to the USESIC, Citizen Security Unit of the Alicante division, made the discovery during a routine stop and search operation at the El Campello toll section of the AP-7 Motorway. The bus was travelling on the Valencia to Alicante route, when the driver was asked to pull over to allow the officers to make a random search of the occupants and their luggage. Upon searching the bags belonging to two of the passengers, they discovered, amongst their personal items, a number of clear plastic bags containing various coloured tablets, which all tested positive for cocaine. The couple were immediately The plastic bags contained 333 tablets of cocaine weighing over 4 kilos. transferred to the El Campello Guardia Civil station, to enable the officers to complete a detailed laboratory analysis of the tablets. In total, they confiscated 333 tablets of cocaine, yielding a total weight of 430.8 grams, Raising Awareness & Fund Raising whose economic valuation is still pending, plus 1560 euros in For Cancer Care Nursing & Advisory Service cash and two mobile phones. The detainees, a man We Deliver Support & Care and woman of Colombian nationality, aged 52 and 44 years To Those Affected By cancer of age respectively, who told the agents they were on holiday in Please come along and visit both our shops and charity Spain, were arrested on charges centre located in Javea Park just off Av.de Paris Javea. of drug trafficking and crimes Chat with our wonderful team of volunteers and find out against public health. about everything we do. The couple have since We endeavour to made a court appearance and raise funds and Telephone - 965796846 / 965790129 been released on provisional distribute charges awaiting trial, with both You can also contact our Lead Nurse them where most passports withheld, to prevent needed. Jayne directly on 965796846. their possible flight from the country.
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Arrests put a lid on manhole cover thieves
POLICE in the Costa del Sol have arrested two men who have been accused of stealing 375 manhole covers over the last year or so. Their favoured spot was empty or quiet urbanisations, where they would enter late in the day and prise the lids off the road. These were then sold on for scrap metal at a local yard, pocketing the pair an estimated €160,000. The thieving has become an almost daily occurrence
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and an investigation was opened at the end of last year by the National Police. They targeted local scrapyards and came across the one which had been favoured by the suspects, noticing some lids there. This soon led to a series of arrests, the two thieves and also two people at the junk-yard in Estepona who police think must have been aware that the goods were stolen.
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Some of the covers seized by National Police.
RIFF REOPENS Food poisoning establishment back open for business
The Riff Restaurant reopens in Valencia
RIFF restaurant, linked to a food poisoning outbreak where one woman died and 31 others became ill last month, is due to reopen it’s doors this week. The Michelin starred establishment in Valencia city centre attracted nationwide headlines as food inspectors descended on it, trying to determine the cause of the incident. This has not yet been
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clearly established but a batch of mushrooms purchased from a firm in Castilla y Leon appears to be the most likely source. The proprietor will be relieved to be open in time for Valencia’s biggest festival, the Fallas, but what impact the unwanted publicity has on trade remains to be seen.
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Changing night-life of Madrid THE nickname for Madrid’s residents is “Los Gatos� or the cats, something which reflects their nocturnal lifestyle. However in common with youngsters around the world the new generation of 20 and 30 somethings are drinking less and staying in more, a trend that the capital is having to adapt to. Clubs and pubs that were previously packed until dawn at the weekend - and
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sometimes during the week - are now finding that their young patrons are leaving earlier and earlier, embracing the comfort of their own beds rather than all night partying. The other problem is that as population growth continues to decline there are less youngsters around, whether they want to stay out all night or not. The amount of children born in the
city has halved since the 1970s, and that post baby boom generation are now in their 40s and fast approaching their fifities. Many venues have started aiming at families and are opening their doors during the day rather than into the small hours. Their clients would also rather pay a large amount for one drink such as a cocktail than spend their money on half a dozen beers and a glass of house wine.
Spanish victim of knife crime in the UK by Simon Russell
ONE of the latest victims of the current spate of knife killings in the UK has been confirmed as a Spaniard, 26 year old David Martinez. He was one of six people killed in the same week earlier this month after being fatally
stabbed in broad daylight on the streets of Leyton, East London. Paramedics were quickly on the scene but Mr Martinez bled out and died within a few minutes after being critically wounded in the back and chest.
Festivals and other outdoor activities are also booming and venues have to be willing to diversify, with a flamenco show one weekend followed by a punk concert the next. There are two lights at the end of the tunnel, firstly the fact that the older generation are more eager to go out than their predecessors were at that age and secondly the continuing willingness of tourists to spend money in the city.
Although most of the recent killings have been gang related, police in the UK do not think that was the case in this incident. However they do believe he knew his murderer and are interviewing friends and family as well as looking over his social media postings for clues to the identity of the killer. The Spanish press had extensive reports of the killing and of the recent outbreak of knife crimes, with London being one of the most popular destinations for the Spanish to visit and also to move to for work.
Concert goers in Madrid last summer, taking the place of dingy clubs.
Power blow
Knifing victim David Martinez
ELECTRICITY prices are set to rise in Spain next month, as the government ends the suspension of the seven per cent power generation tax as part of domestic bills. The tax was scrapped last autumn as a move to counter increasing tariffs, but its return next month will see total bills go up by four per cent.
Concert goers in Madrid last summer, taking the place of dingy clubs.
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Chef slips Vicious mugger Octogenarian stabs GP detained up with bad taste banana gag A school chef has been sentenced to six months jail in Alicante after a court there found him guilty of sexual harassment in the workplace. His victim was a kitchen assistant and among other incidents they h e a r d how the accused had held a banana to his crotch area and said to his colleague “look at my banana”. He had also prevented the young Filipina woman from leaving a storeroom while making crude comments about her boyfriend, slapped her on the neck when she was carrying trays and constantly bombarded her with bad taste jokes in the three months they worked together. The judge concluded his behaviour had been “inappropriate, inconsiderate, rude and disrespectful.” A second hearing found his behaviour constituted workplace harassment under article 173.1 of the Penal Code and issued the sentence.
A full scale model of a famous spanish galleon is on display in Valencia Marina until 24 March when it will continue on it’s travels. The “Victoria” made the worlds first circumnavigation of the globe under captain Ferdinand Magellan between 1519 and 1522, a journey of 32,000 nautical miles. The “Nao Victoria” is undergoing it’s own international tour and is stopping off
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in Valencia from 15 to 24 March. The 26 metre vessel is built from pine and oak and is as faithful to the original as it is possible to be - barring some very non 16th century electronics. Admission to board and view the galleon is five euros and there are also guided tours. The floating museum is open to the public from 10am to 7pm.
AN 83 year old man has been arrested and charged with stabbing his doctor at a Health Centre in Zaragoza (Aragon). The pensioner entered the Universitas Centro de Salud last Friday and asked to see his GP, identified as Pedro L aged 60. The elderly man had a bag with him and when the doctor came out produced a knife from the bag and stabbed him twice. Thankfully the two wounds inflicted are not said to be life threatening,
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although the victim has been admitted to hospital. The aggressor had personal possessions and a change of clothes
in the bag, leading police to believe he knew he would be arrested and also indicating a degree of premeditation. The motive for the attack is currently a mystery.
The Centro de Salud where the attack took place.
Floating piece of history A full scale model of a famous spanish galleon is on display in Valencia Marina until 24 March when it will continue on it’s travels. The “Victoria” made the worlds first circumnavigation of the globe under captain Ferdinand Magellan between 1519 and 1522, a journey of 32,000 nautical miles. The “Nao Victoria” is undergoing it’s own international tour and is stopping off in Valencia from 15 to 24
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March. The 26 metre vessel is built from pine and oak and is as faithful to the original as it is possible to be - barring some very non 16th century electronics. Admission to board and view the galleon is five euros and there are also guided tours. The floating museum is open to the public from 10am to 7pm.
The Nao Victoria
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#Benidorm in Instagram heaven The Costa Blanca’s city of skyscrapers has appeared near to the top of a list of the most photographed destinations in Europe. Benidorm, sits at number thirteen on the chart, produced by the HomeToGo travel website, which lists the most ‘instagrameable’ cities on the continent, beating many significantly larger and more culturally focused destinations, such as Seville, Florence and Athens. With more than 500 million registered users, Instagram has become the most popular social network, not only for photography enthusiasts,
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but also for those who want to share their life experiences. Travel, lifestyle, fashion, food, fitness and nature feature highly on posts, submitted by Instagram savvy users, who convey their thoughts and life decisions via photographs and hashtags, rather than words. The photos, videos and of course the ever popular ‘selfies’ featuring the ‘instagrammer’ surrounded by instantly recognisable monuments, famous locations, street graffiti and iconic buildings are posted alongside photos of the charming local citizens
and ethnic foods of each destination. Number one on the list is London, with 120 million hashtags, followed closely by Paris (100 million), whose iconic Eiffel Tower, is comfortably the most photographed monument in Europe. Barcelona, which sits at third with 47 million hashtags, is the most photographed Spanish city, followed by Madrid in fourth (29 million), Valencia in tenth (14 million) and Benidorm in thirteenth with 1.1 million hashtags. The other cities which make up the top ten are Rome, Berlin, Amsterdam, Lisbon and Hamburg.
The skyscrapers of Benidorm helped put the resort high on the list.
Spanish “dying out” A prominent Valencian politician has warned that in parts of the Community the Valenciano dialect is becoming so prominent that standard Spanish is in danger of “becoming extinct”. Isabel Bonig, president of the PPCV, feels that the pendulum has swung too much the other way in favour of the local dialect and many schools
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are now not offering Castellano as a choice. In Castellon province, for example, she said that 93% of pupils now study only in Valenciano. Ms Bonig said that this is not a criticism of the local language, but simply that parents
and pupils should be given a choice. Local dialects were banned in schools and public offices during the Franco years, and their return has been a symbol for many of the post dictatorship Spain. Others say that children are being held back and are limiting their future to the region where they live due to their linguistic limitations.
Valencian politician Isabel Bonig
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Sunday Bloody Sunday in Alfaz
Residents of L’Alfasd’el Pi and its surroundings are being asked to give up some time during this coming Sunday to take part in a Blood Donor marathon taking place in the town. The town council’s health department organises the event in conjunction with the Alicante Transfusion Service every year and expects to exceed the number of donors giving blood in 2018. Last year 119 attendees showed up to the Blood marathon, of which 103, were able to donate. Launching the event, Health Councillor, Marisa Cortes, invited both regular donors and those who have never given blood in the past to attend sometime during the day. Councillor Cortes stressed that the main objective of the donor marathon is, “the attraction of new donors, especially among the young population segment, while
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at the same time, increasing the reserves of the Transfusion Centre of Alicante.” With a target of 120 donors participating on the day, clubs and association’s in the town have been encouraged to promote the event to their members. Prizes will be awarded to the association, who bring the most members and all donors will be given a small gift. In addition, a prize draw will be made for dinner for two at the Hotel Rober Palace in Playa de Albir. Alfaz Scout Group, Cruz Roja and Trokolo Animations will be on hand to provide workshops and childrens entertainment. For the third year, the campaign includes the promotion of bone
marrow donation, where anyone interested can join the worldwide register of bone marrow donors. The Alicante Transfusion Service needs to improve its numbers of blood units, significantly, so anyone aged between 18 and 65 years old, weighing more than 50 kilos and enjoy good health should attend the event. It is advisable to have rested for at least 6 hours the night before the donation and to drink plenty of liquid and drink and eat the usual breakfast, lunch or snack before attending. The event takes place on Sunday march 17th at the Hogar del Pensionista de l’Alfàs, from 9:30 to 13:30 and from 16:30 to 20:30.
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Cash-point blasters caught
FOUR people have been detained by the Guardia Civil under suspicion of being behind a series of bomb blasts on bank cash-point machines. They were arrested in Santa Ana (Albacete) while fixing explosives to a cash-point, using the extremely dangerous substance triacetone triperoxide, commonly known as the “Mother of Satan” and the explosive behind deadly jihadi bomb attacks in Paris and Brussels as well as the Barcelona/Cambrils murders in 2017.
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The Guardia seized 730 grams of the substance, which is extremely unstable and can be set off with a bump or even friction. It is thought the gang are behind a number of ATM robberies in small towns, purposely chosen for their lack of security. These include locations in Valencia and Cuenca, all using the same explosive. Police will be keen to know where the group obtained the substance from and if there are any terror links.
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Business & Finance Consumer contract con Ikea among best places to work MAPFRE Insurance, Ikea España and Atento services have been voted the three best large employers (5,000 plus employees) to work for in Spain. The annual list is created by consultants Great Place to Work and is made up of twothirds ratings from workers themselves and one-third criteria analysed by the Keep an eye on your utility bills.
THE Spanish Competitions Board (CNMC) has warned that some electricity providers are changing the terms of customers contracts without letting them know, allowing them to
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raise the price for the service. Endesa and EDP have both been fined for this recently and the CNMC say that they have concerns that the practice
is still continuing. Many contracts include a fixed price clause and it these that have generally been altered without consumers consent, some providers increasing prices by as much as 30%.
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BARNIER´S WARNING
The risk of a “disorderly” Brexit has never been higher, the EU’s chief negotiator has said, following MPs’ second humiliating rejection of Theresa May’s deal. Michel Barnier said the EU “cannot go any further” in trying to persuade MPs to back the agreed terms of exit and the UK had to break the impasse. He questioned what the purpose would be of extending the talks beyond March 29th. “Again the House of Commons says what it
doesn’t want,” he told the European Parliament. “Now this impasse can only be solved in the UK. “The risk of no-deal has never been higher. That is the risk of an exit....in a disorderly fashion.” The EU, he suggested, had gone “as far as it possibly can” to satisfy MPs’ concerns over the agreement, particularly in relation to the backstop, an insurance policy to stop a hard border on the island of Ireland. “If the UK still wants to leave the EU in an orderly
manner, this treaty is, and will remain, the only treaty possible,” he said. The PM had made a last-minute plea to MPs to back her deal after she had secured legal assurances on the Irish backstop from the EU during late-night talks in Strasbourg on Monday. But although she managed to convince about 40 Tory MPs to change their mind, it was not nearly enough to overturn the historic 230 vote defeat she suffered on the same deal in January.
consultants using factors such as good practice and workplace culture. Salary is not seen as all important in determining whether a firm is good to work for, with holiday allowance, respect, worklife balance and equality all being key factors. Ikea for example while not being the highest payers
were praised by staff for its medical insurance, pension plan, internal services, staff discounts, free coffee and game or restrooms as well as the way they treated employees. Lilly Pharmaceuticals topped the list for mid-sized companies (501 to 5,000 staff) and Cisco Systems for small firms (50 to 500 workers).
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Business & Finance
How do I know if my financial adviser can offer investment funds independently and what is the difference? Financial Advisory Companies are turning more and more to Centralised Investment Processes. But what is the difference and should it have an effect on my decision on which company to invest with? Firstly the difference between the two is staggering and making a decision to use the wrong one can be costly and provide a lack of flexibility, so let us explore the differences. Centralised Investment Proposition This is where financial advisers can only offer a handful or more of investment strategies provided by the Company they work for. Often you can identify these funds as the fund name will include the name of the Company the adviser works for (also known as mirror funds) or come from a fund management house that offers the centralised Investment on behalf of that Company. Each Fund is managed typically by an investment committee, and it is those people that make the investment decisions on what assets should be in their funds and make any changes they feel necessary along the way. This means that every person invested in those funds all have the same investment and are affected by any changes made in that fund i.e. a one size fits all approach.
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bear in mind that these savings are not always passed on, therefore it is important to know the charges. The major disadvantage and where things can become costly is where a fund of this type fails to perform or offers mediocre returns. There could be an alternative to switch into one of the other Managed funds offered by the firm if one is available at the same level of investment risk that is. If not, the question would be should you pay Pros and Cons of each On one hand, a Centralised Investment to get out of it altogether and start again? process can make sense. It provides the But this can be costly with tax charges and financial adviser with comfort in not having surrender penalties. On the other hand, using an independent to make the investment recommendations to his/her client other than picking the fund selection provides access to fund that matches their client’s attitude independent successful fund management to investment risk and he/she can lean on and spreads the investment across a the investment committee’s expertise and number of funds and assets, therefore experience going forward. spreading the risk and diversifying the As for the client, they are offered investment i.e. not having all your eggs something simple and easy to understand. in one basket. In this way, should a Fund Centralised investments can also make fail to perform then the adviser can make sense from a cost perspective since the almost instant changes to a different Fund. investments are pooled and bulk changes Regular reviews with the client ensure can be cost effective and of course so can that any fund within the portfolio that is the benefits of investing in bulk. However underperforming can easily be deselected M&G, Jupiter, Black Rock etc. This means the fund choice can be tailored to meet all risk appetites and using quality research provides access to the most successful fund management and investment returns being provided. In addition, an individual can look at each of those fund managers performance and see how well they have done in return for their fund management charges.
Independent Fund selection This is where the financial adviser is able to offer Investment funds from the whole market, all sectors and across all of the fund houses such as Fidelity, Invesco Perpetual,
By Andrew Gibson DipIP BLACKTOWER Financial Management whilst ensuring the portfolio diversification and risk are maintained at all times. This means that no major change involving encashment is required, just simple fund switches as when required. In addition, this approach allows access to tracker funds. These are low-cost investment strategies and are available in exactly the same way. The main disadvantage to this option is that you are reliant on the expertise, knowledge and skills of your adviser and the company they work for. A Global Company will have rebalancing tools readily at their disposal and a Compliance department that keeps abreast of developments that could affect Funds. Here at Blacktower Financial Management (International) Ltd, we do not believe in a one size fits all approach! Flexibility and diversification are key. We firmly believe it is important to find out our client’s investment philosophy and tailor an investment strategy to meet their investment risk and goals. In actual fact as well as Independent fund selection we also offer Discretionary Managed Portfolios that offer the same flexibility as that of independent selection. If you would like to explore how these approaches to investment can be tailored to you then please email Andrew Gibson andrew.gibson@blacktowerfm. com, call 603 612 464. Website: theblacktowergroup.com Blacktower Financial Management has been established for over 32 years and have worked with clients through the good and the bad times, offering sound independent advice, we will be by your side both now and in the future. The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity.
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by Yvonne Hollywood, Worldwide Horizons
Ever wondered what it would be like to literally sail the globe? A more and more popular option, just like the increasing popularity of cruises in general, is a World Cruise. Planned years in advance, these cruises typically take around 4 months and visit an astounding 30+ countries. Moving with the tides, the cruise usually leave from Europe or from the West Coast of the United States, in the first instance crossing the Atlantic, heading south and around
South America, or sometimes crossing the Panama Canal, before continuing in a westward direction across the Pacific Ocean, perhaps visiting Hawai, or the Philipines, Bora Bora or Papeete, New Zealand and Australia. Other highlights are usually Sri Lanka, Maldives, India, Asia and much more. For many, this is the trip of a lifetime, whilst at the same time avoiding those dreaded long-haul flights. A chance to visit iconic cities and countries whilst at the same time, you doń t have to pack and re-pack each night when moving to your next destination. It s a ´
chance to visit far-flung destinations w h o s e language r e s e mb l e s nothing of our own, and yet have a g u i d e w i t h you the whole t i m e , ensuring that you see the best of these places in the limited time that you have. A cruise is a taster of a country, of course, you will never get to fully see what is on offer, however, it does offer the chance to see whether the location is somewhere that you would like to come back to and fully explore, or rather would never see again! As with all travel and advertising, the devil is in the detail! Some cruises offer drinks and excursions, others include the service charges, onboard credit and other extras. You also need to carefully check the destination on the route. For many, the size of the ship and what the facilities are can be key to choosing. Since at least 6 companies offer this type of cruise, you need to do some research to ensure you get the best
value for money. Yo u also need to research the kind of ship, size and how many passengers it holds. On the itinerary, remember that visas are required for many countries, some easily obtained in advance or on board, some expensive and others not so – it all adds to your original price! Lastly, but probably one of the most important aspects to remember with all travel – take comprehensive insurance! When deposits for these kinds of cruises are required a long time in advance of the cruise itself, ensure you have adequate travel insurance in place in the event that things change before departure. After that, the biggest consideration will be what to pack- what a dilemma!
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exactly the same spot in I used to remember an alleyway. council local my Bowman, Steve nts to ide res g rin implo cameras led tal ins a who in a give their wheelie bins me outside his ho good washing, but what bid to catch fly-tippers, do you do when the bin said he was “disgusted” men decide to urinate by the recordings, made against the containers? e about a month apart. footag CCTV Glynn Humphries, of in captured kefield Council, said Wa st We d Featherstone, it was investigating an Yorkshire, shows thed would take “appropriate two men standing an action”. relieving themselves in
I always like a happy ending to a doggie story, and that´s the case with a Staffordshire Bul Terrier called Snoop, who wasl dumped at the side of a road in Stoke-on-Trent just days before Christmas. CCTV footage went viral and got millions of views, and he now has a new home with Laurence Squire in rural Herefordshire. The RSPCA had hundreds of offers of a permanent home for Snoop, including one from US rap star, Snoop Dogg, but the charity had to be careful where to place him because of seperation anxiety. The footage of the dog bein abandoned, showed a mang getting out of a car with Snoop on a lead before leaving him on the road, with Snoop jumping at the car window, as the vehicle drove away. His old owner has never bee found, but despite his anxietyn his new master, Laurence said, that the ordeal “hadn’t left any long-lasting effects on him”. You just have to wonder why somebody was so heartless to an obviously delightful dog:
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Stupid selfie
Probably not the picture the victim was looking for.
ONE of the most notable trends in the last few years is the rise of the selfie, and as people look for that perfect shot to add to social media (whatever happened to photo albums?) an increasing number are dying or being injured in the process. The most common cause of harm is standing too close to a temptingly scenic precipice, and doubtless, you can work the rest out for yourself. However, a woman in the US must rate as one of the daftest selfie protagonists after climbing a jaguar cage at
a zoo to take her shot. The incident happened last week at the Wildlife World Zoo near Phoenix (Arizona) after the unnamed young woman thought it would be a good idea to climb over barriers to get a picture without any of those pesky bars spoiling her shot. You probably don’t have to be an animal behaviour expert to work out what happened next and the jaguar immediately attacked her, sinking its jaws into her arm. A woman in the crowd distracted the big cat by pushing a water bottle
through its cage and another brave bystander dragged the screaming woman free. The victim was taken to the hospital and later issued an apology to the zoo for her behaviour, although, understandably, she preferred to keep her anonymity. Meanwhile, Wildlife World has assured worried animal lovers that nothing will happen to the female jaguar, as there were proper barriers in place and the woman in question was clearly at fault, not the big cat.
Triumph and tragedy FOLLOWING on from the recent article in The Weekender’s international section (issue 83) the massive $1.5 billion US lottery prize that had been unclaimed since the October draw is now set to be paid out as someone has come forward with the winning ticket this week. Lottery officials have confirmed that this is legitimate and the lucky winner or winners, who wish to remain anonymous, have opted for the lump sum payment of around $900,000 rather than having the
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entire sum in instalments. South Carolina is one of only eight states in the US that allow winners to opt for anonymity, although sections of the press are “investigating” and a win that large will be hard to keep secret. Sadder news following on from the article in last weeks edition (issue 84) after the bodies of climbers Tom Ballard and Daniele Nardi were found on Mount Nanga Parbat in the Himalayas. The pair,
a Briton and Italian who were both professional mountaineers, had been missing for a fortnight and searches had been hampered by a dispute between Pakistan and India as well as atrocious weather. Shapes in the snow had been confirmed as the missing pair when a Spanish climber came close enough to confirm the sad but expected news. It is believed they were killed in an avalanche and the next step is to try and recover the bodies, never easy in the Himalayan winter.
Italy fights back against anti-vaxxers AFTER an upsurge in measles cases, Italian authorities have recently taken the decision to exclude young children from school who do not have their required vaccinations. The new law applies to children under six and while elder children have to attend school under current rules, their parent’s face stiff fines if their kids are not immunised. The move follows a rise in the “anti-vax” movement globally, as parents refuse to vaccinate their children despite overwhelming scientific evidence disproving fears such as links to autism. Childhood vaccination had fallen to 80% in Italy, with 95% seen as being the threshold below which epidemics become a real risk. Children with weak immune systems, such as those recovering from leukaemia, had been advised to stay away from school due to the enhanced risk of infection. While the Italian move is starting to have a positive effect the initial
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problem is being mirrored in much of the developed world. The issue goes all the way back to the long-discredited British GP Andrew Wakefield who first made the autism link and was then found to have falsified his entire findings and was struck off. However, Mr Wakefield moved to the US and is behind a resurgence of his claims over there, hiding behind “free speech” and looser healthcare regulations. As a result of the drop in immunisations, measles rates are steadily climbing in America and there are fears the matter could soon get out of hand. President Trump has regularly tweeted about the link between autism and vaccination, despite his own health department completely refuting this.
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The World Wide Web - not to be confused with the internet itself celebrated it’s 30th birthday this week. On 12th March 1989 British scientist Tim Berners-Lee first conceived the idea of the web, which manifests itself most simply in the www hyper-link you’ll see at the start of every web-page you go to. Berners-Lee’s concept was that computers could talk to each other with a browser that received information from a server, basically revolutionising the then primitive internet, which had actually been around in various forms since the early 1960s. He put forward the idea when working as a young physicist at the CERN laboratory in Switzerland and thirty years later here we are with everything from having information beyond belief at your fingertips to cat videos. Talking about his achievement this week Mr Berners-Lee said he had regrets around things such as the way domain names are allocated “Every time I hear that somebody has purchased the domain name of their new enterprise for $50,000 instead of $500 I sigh” he said, while online scammers are also a concern. And the future of the web? Firstly it will need
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to deal with major issues such as state sponsored hacking, criminal attacks, disinformation and online harassment. Partly to cope with this he thinks everything almost needs to be rewritten from scratch, a clean sheet to start again, ironing out the glitches, the crooks and the cranks. Other commentators think the web itself may have peaked - not the internet itself to go back to my earlier point - as more people write their own code, bypassing the famous www altogether.
Deadly crash shakes aviation world
IT’S sad but true that when there are air crashes in “distant” places like Africa (but not the more distant USA) it may make the headlines for a day or two but the news cycle quickly moves on. However, the recent disaster in Ethiopia is still making the headlines for two reasons, the international makeup of the passenger roster and the fact that the nature of the crash is starting to have global repercussions for the aviation industry. There were no survivors when the Boeing 737 fell out of the sky shortly after taking
off from Addis Ababa last Sunday and the 157 fatalities were from 35 countries, including the UK and Spain. While the victim’s friends and family go through the painful grieving process, aviation experts have turned their attention to the plane that crashed, a Boeing 737 Max 8. This is the second disaster involving this exact model following the one in Indonesia last October which killed all 189 people on board. Max 8 is a relatively new and extremely common aircraft globally. In response to the recent disaster, around
40 countries had ordered this model to be grounded until an investigation into the latest incident is completed. Boeing initially stood by the airworthiness of the plane but bowed to the growing pressure on Thursday after the US also decided to stop the Max 8 from flying. The firm has grounded the 371 craft dotted around the globe from taking off saying “they continue to have full confidence in the safety of the 737 Max... but have grounded it out of an abundance of caution”. Back on the ground the black box flight recorder has been
recovered but is said to be badly damaged from the 8,000 feet fall. The Red Cross, medical teams and other workers are also at the site, charged with the unenviable task of recovering debris, belongings and body parts. Air accident investigation experts will also be trawling the site for evidence of what caused the latest tragedy. Early reports are that the flight and crash trajectory were almost identical to the Indonesian tragedy, which many think is the real reason Boeing have felt obliged to ground the fleet.
Scenes from the Ethiopian crash site.
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A day with the fire fighters OVER 500 people took advantage of the glorious mid March weekend weather to attend the Javea Park Fire District’s public open day. The highlight for many, especially the kids, was the exhibition by the
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Alpha 1 Rescue Helicopter, although it had to cut things short as it was required twice for real rescues. Fire staff also performed a demonstration of how they
Crews show how they release people after a car crash.
release people trapped in vehicles, one of the most common requirements they are called out for. The free event was held to coincide with the Saints day of the fire crews patron, San Juan de Dios.
Keeping things fresh by Matthew Richards
THERE are a number of activities this Saturday in and around Javea’s Municipal Market, all to promote the theme of fresh produce. The day starts at 10am with a biographical exhibition celebrating female achievements to tie in with Women’s Day. At 11am, on Calle Sor Maria Gallart, there will be a children’s storyteller focusing on the benefits of eating fresh and local products. At midday a kitchen will be set up in the same area and the youngsters will be given a workshop on how to produce a fresh salad (limited to 20 participants). At the same time there will be music from “Klandestino de Lindy Hop” to finish the day’s programme of events off.
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Busy March for PEPA
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P.E.P.A. which has been rescuing and housing animals on the Costa Blanca for 12 years has got plenty going on during the last few weeks of this month. On 20 March there is a quiz at Ca Elsa Restaurant in Villalonga, with quizzers needing to be there at 7 pm for a 7.30 start. Entry is just a euro with a maximum of six per team. There is also a special menu for €8 and a raffle. E-mail joyce_
bradley@hotmail.com before 14 March to reserve a table, even if you are not dining. The charities AGM is being held on 26 March at Bar/Restaurant L’Irlandes in Castelló de Rugat and precedes the monthly lunch which is at 2 pm in the same venue (please arrive by 1.30). The lunch costs 11€ including drinks and coffee; please e-mail brendawhytelafont@gmail.com
by 22 March to reserve a place. Just a reminder that P.E.P.A is always looking for volunteers to help at their shops in Oliva, Font D’en Carros and L’Olleria and they are also looking for animal foster carers as well as help with adoption, rescues, transport and the other day to day logistics the charity has to deal with. Go to www.pepaspain.com for more information.
Residents have their say on the street of shame PEGO residents have been given a short-list of six new names to replace Calle Zaplana, named after the disgraced former Valencian President. Three of the alternatives are named for well known figures from the Marina Alta town, two of them female. They are composer
Dolores Sendra, political party founder Carmelo Sendra Martinez and Pepita Estela Sastre, a well known teacher from the town. The other three options are Carrer de la Llibertat, Carrer d’Accio Urgent and Carrer La Crosta, the latter referring to the gastronomic
history of Pego. Citizens can vote for their favourite on the municipal website until 24 March. The street was originally named after Eduardo Zaplana who is now on trial in connection with a major corruption case; the decision was taken last year to rename it due to this scandal.
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AMIGOS DE DENIA CHARITY SHOP
Your charity shop in Denia is having a Super Sale on CD’ s and DVD’ s from Saturday 23 March until Saturday 30 March inclusive. Anyone who would like to join our friendly team of volunteers for three hours a week, please contact denisepbb@live.co.uk or call 689628053. We are open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm.
Recently an individual called at my door and said that he had been contracted to work in the Main Street of our village and that I had spoken to him about three weeks about fixing the gable of my house. I had no recollection of this, sent the man on his way and, after seeing on social media that he had obviously been visiting other homes with the same lie, I reported him to the police. While there are some audacious people who will tell outright untruths like this, there are others who may make statements that they believe to be true, but which to others do not make sense. One person once said that if a barrier was taken away from a certain syscle path, children will never ride straight out into the road. How can he be so sure? He would not listen when I suggested that it could, in fact, happen. Politicians are renowned for saying emphatically that something will or will not happen. They have often been proved to be incorrect, but at the time, they speak as though what they are saying is fact, absolute fact. One set of politicians say that Brexit will never happen, others that it will. They can’t all be right. Different people are adamant that we will be much better if we left Europe, other that we will not. The fact is, that nobody really knows and saying so, does not make it so. What is needed, is evidence. Someone needs to make comparative lists showing the economy now, the predicted economic situation after Brexit and the predicted economic situation should there be no Brexit. Evidence should be gathered and shown relating to all the other aspects of belonging to Europe or not. Even with the evidence, nothing is absolutely clear. We all know that statistics can be twisted to match findings that we want rather than what they really say. If a study shows that a majority of people in the study like to read the newspaper, this does not prove that most people in the world like to read the newspaper especially when the group of people studied all turn out to be journalists. We should all take care when making unequivocal statements and if we do make them, we should provide the supportive evidence. We should also realize that there are people out there who will blatantly lie and expect to bully others into beliefs that are not correct or not even common sense. We need to make sure that we study the evidence and make up our own minds no matter what others are saying. Dr Rosemary J Westwell
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Thanks, Overseas Supermercados
Last year, the management, staff and customers of the San Fulgencio branch of Overseas Supermercados (known locally as Iceland) raised a massive € 2,673 for the Poppy Appeal. Helen Goodman, the Poppy Appeal Organiser for Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch, is seen presenting a Thank You Certificate to Store Manager Anthony Burton. The Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch of the Royal British Legion meets on the first Monday of the month at 6 pm in Lounge “D”, Plaza Mayor, Gran Alacant. New members are always made most welcome and remember you do NOT have to be ex-services to join the Legion. If you or anyone you know, is in need of help or assistance from the Legion please telephone 676 451 78.
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A hundred Bare-faced Port project years gets going cheek young at last Skinny dipping, maybe for the last time. The damaged dam wall at the port.
Happy hundredth
MAYOR Jose Chulvi was among the guests at the house of well known Javea resident Gaspar Cruanes as he celebrated his 100th birthday last week. Gaspar was a former Guardia Civil officer although he started out his long life as a sailor. The mayor awarded Mr Cruanes with a plaque and he proclaimed himself
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delighted at the party thrown in his honour. An active centenarian, he still walks for about 2 hours each day and even gets the shopping sometimes. He joins the ranks of the estimated 17,000 Spanish aged 100 or more, one of the greatest concentrations in the world.
FIVE women stripped off and entered the sea in Denia in protest at the loss of an unofficial nudist beach in the town. The little patch of beach at the end of l’Almadrava offered natural protection with pine trees and dunes and officials turned a blind eye for this reason unless they received specific complaints, which was rare. However the land behind has recently been sold for development and apartments are springing up which overlook the beach, meaning the nudists lose
Developer fights back against council POSSIBLY paving the way for a compensation claim, the businessman who owns the plot where a new restaurant was to be built on the Muntanyar beach-front in Javea before the council revoked its original decision has laid out his side of the argument. In the nine-point missive, he states that the plot was zoned as being suitable for the public service
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of beach users, including a restaurant or cafe. The application was originally approved for this reason in 2017 and ratified last year. He goes on to say that there has been extensive housing built in the same area and the decision to revoke the application was more to gain votes than anything else.
The suspension has resulted in money he has spent to this point on the project, thinking it had been approved, being lost. He said that his business was not looking for “millions in compensation” merely the right to build something that would benefit beach users, residents and create jobs as well as attracting tourists.
Mocked up images of how the restaurant would look when
New medical staff on the way THIRTEEN new staff will be welcomed to Denia Hospital in a special ceremony at the Hospital’s Assembly Hall on 3 April. The group will then be given a guided tour of the hospital and the different areas where they will be working. They consist of seven Family Medicine specialists,
two in the fields of anaesthesiology and resuscitation, a gynaecologist, an internal medicine specialist and two midwives. The welcoming ceremony will be attended and run by various heads of department and the tutors who will be carrying out the training for the new staff.
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their privacy and will probably be forced to stop. One of the women, who are all part-time naturists, said “There are miles of beach in Les Marines and we had this one small bit of coastline. Now we have to defend our actions or stop.” She also said they were being increasingly harassed by tourists and often approached by men, whereas until recently the little spot was off the main tourist trail.
THREE years after being closed due to storm damage, works to repair and reopen Calpe’s Puerto Blanco have been put out to tender. The winning tender will pay for the works and in exchange for this have the right to operate port facilities for the next 30 years, although a yearly fee of €15,000 will still be
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levied. The details are now in the Valencian Generalitat Gazette and candidates have a month to submit their proposals. The port was closed and sealed off for safety reasons after the structure was damaged in the severe storms of early 2016 that wreaked havoc along much of the northern Costa Blanca.
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Pedestrian Fashionable way to raise money pensioner killed A 68 year old man from Beniarbeig died instantly last week after being hit by a car. The incident happened in Ondara, on Calle Adolfo Suarez which is by the ITV station, close to the La Marina Shopping Centre. An ambulance attended the accident spot, but the victim was declared dead at the scene.
The fashion models strike a pose.
JALON Valley ARC’s recent fashion show raised over ₏900 to help animals in the area. London Boutique organised and ran much of the day, helped out by their six models. The hundred-plus attendees were greeted with a glass of cava and were then able to browse the wide selection of clothes, accessories and other products on display. There were also home-baked goodies, refreshments and a raffle, all of
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which helped with the impressive fundraising effort. ARC wants to thank Ann and Pam from the London Boutique, all the volunteers who helped out on the day and of course all those who attended the event. Just a reminder that if you think you can help in any way simply drop into their Jalon shop or email jalonvalley_arc@yahoo.co.uk
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The 39 year old driver of the car which struck the man also had to be treated for an anxiety attack and was taken to Denia Hospital. The Local Police are investigating the incident.
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6 simple tips for thriving with diabetes Randy Jackson is best known as an award-winning producer, music industry expert and beloved television personality. But what many people don’t know is that Jackson has also been managing the everyday reality of living with diabetes for 18 years. More than 30 million Americans live with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Whether that’s you or someone you care for, it’s clear that diabetes impacts many daily decisions. While everyday life with diabetes can feel overwhelming at times, there are small, tangible steps you can take to improve your everyday reality. Below are six simple tips from Jackson to stay healthy and keep smiling. 1. Make healthy choices.
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You don’t have to give up the foods you love, but pay attention to what you eat and how much of it hits your plate. Growing up in Louisiana, I ate a lot of rich Southern-fried food and I just didn’t pay attention to the portions. (Just how good it tasted!) When I moved to LA, there was always food around on tour or in the studio. Today I’m more conscious of what I eat and how much. I don’t think of food as “good” or “bad,” but instead think about which foods provide nutrition and keep my blood sugar in check. Everything in moderation. 2. Embrace movement. As with diet, you don’t have to change overnight. Just make sure you’re staying active. When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I weighed around 350 pounds and exercise just wasn’t part of my life. I slowly eased into an exercise plan that worked for me, starting with something as simple as walking. Today, I go to the gym regularly, enjoy playing tennis, yoga and Pilates. Find fun ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine and when you find something
that works, stick with it. 3. Maintain good oral health. I’m a producer, but I also like to sing, so my mouth really matters and I pay extra attention to keeping it healthy. The reality is, gum disease could be a bigger issue for me than someone without diabetes. People living with diabetes are two times more likely to develop gum disease, according to the CDC. I make sure to pay extra attention to the products I use. That’s why I use Colgate Total toothpaste. Its unique formula is unsurpassed for its ability to prevent and reverse gingivitis, which is the most common form of gum disease. 4. Listen to your doctor ... and your dentist. It’s easy to be in denial or want to avoid prediabetic symptoms. According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 4 four adults living with diabetes do not know they have the condition. Don’t let diabetes sneak up on you. Your mouth is the window into your body, so your dentist can help catch some problems early on. Your dentist may see changes to your oral health that could be indicators of diabetes, such as fungal infections or signs of gum disease. Be sure to listen to your doctor or your dentist early and know your family
health history. For some, early treatment of prediabetes can actually return blood glucose levels to the normal range. 5. Create a personalized treatment plan. Everyone’s body and symptoms are different. Make sure to work hand-in-hand with your doctor and dentist to implement the necessary changes into your routine and educate yourself on the disease. It was not until I was diagnosed in 2003 that I learned there are a lot of other health issues linked to diabetes, like gum disease. This deep understanding of the disease motivated me even more to ensure that I was managing it accordingly. 6. Build a strong support system. Remember, you don’t have to face the everyday realities of diabetes alone. Surround yourself with positive people that will help motivate you, be it friends, family, even an online community like the American Diabetes Association’s Facebook page. For more information and ways to manage the everyday reality of living with diabetes, visit diabetes. org/everydayreality and for information on oral health go to OralHealthAndDiabetes. com.
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The Benefits and
Limitations of the PSA test
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is the blood test that is currently used as a ‘marker’ (or indicator) for prostate disease and is used as part of screening for prostate cancer. The higher a man’s PSA level, the more likely it is that he has prostate cancer. However, a raised PSA does not always mean prostate cancer. If a man is found to have an elevated level of PSA but no symptoms (as mentioned in the previous article) the doctor may recommend another PSA test to confirm the original finding in conjunction with a digital rectal examination (DRE). If prostate cancer is suspected, the doctor will recommend a prostate biopsy. During this
procedure, multiple samples of prostate tissue are collected by inserting hollow needles into the prostate and then withdrawing them. A pathologist will then examine the prostate tissue under a microscope. The doctor may use ultrasound to view the prostate during the biopsy, but ultrasound cannot be used alone to diagnose prostate cancer. The PSA test is also used to monitor men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer to see if their cancer has recurred (come back) after initial treatment or is responding to therapy. However, a single elevated PSA measurement in a patient who has a history of prostate cancer does not always mean that cancer has come back.
The problem with PSA testing is that in some cases a PSA will be elevated but the patient does NOT have cancer and in some cases, the PSA will be in normal range despite early cancer being present.
family, and his doctor false assurance that he does not have cancer, when he may, in fact, have cancer that requires treatment.
This is why it is recommended to not only test for PSA but to question the patient about symptoms A false positive test result and also consider DRE. occurs when a man’s PSA level is elevated but no cancer As we speak scientists is actually present. A false are striving to improve the positive test result may create PSA test to give doctors the anxiety for a man and his ability to better distinguish family and lead to additional cancerous from benign medical procedures, such as conditions and slow-growing a biopsy that may have been cancers from fast-growing, unnecessary. potentially lethal cancers. A false negative test result For just 23€ you occurs when a man’s PSA can have your PSA level is low even though checked at the Family he actually has prostate Medical Centre, Albir cancer. False negative test throughout March. results may give a man, his
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5 important facts to teach kids about pet ownership
(BPT) - Kids instinctively love animals. Children begin learning about animal species, their habitats and behavior during elementary school, and this is when children also become more interested and involved in caring for family pets. They may even become pet owners for the first time at this age. Learning about animal care is fun for kids, while also teaching them life lessons about empathy, compassion and responsibility. Here are five important facts that children need to know about pet care. * All pets need water Water is essential for every pet, every day (some even live in water). Keep
ARC - PUPPIES & KITTIES NEEDING HOMES NORA.- Pictured
behind Lucie, this lovely cat is 22 months old, very quiet and no trouble and is a house cat. She needs her forever home with a small garden.
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This gorgeous pup is about 16 weeks old. Cross Jack Russell. Very playful and ready for his own home. NO ADOPTIOIN FEE BUT A DONATION IS MUCH APPRECIATED. Also, many other dogs, puppies, cats & kittens needing homes. Food and donations also urgently needed and can be left at ARC’s charity shop on CarrerValencia 1, Jalon between 10 am & 1.00 pm Monday to Saturday. Contact Tel No Sally:- 625 985 689 or Jayne:- 649 310 285.Email jalonvalleyarc14@ yahoo.co.uk. Facebook – Jalon Valley A.R.C. Based in Jalon. Charity Reg No CV-01-054107-A. CIF No G5482759
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water dishes or bottles clean so their water is always good to drink. * Pets need particular food PetSmart is a great place to find the right food for any pet. While some (like rabbits) eat fresh vegetables like you, most pets don’t thrive on people food. Feeding them scraps from your plate is not a good idea, as some food might be bad for them. * Each pet needs a different habitat While cats or dogs share our homes, others require special houses. Fish need aquariums with water that’s filtered, at the correct temperature. Smaller pets need cages - they’re not litter-trained, and they’re small enough to get lost in your house. Reptiles need glass enclosures called “vivariums” and require heat to be comfortable. Birds need cages to prevent them from escaping. Whatever habitat your pet requires, it’s important to keep it clean and give them toys to entertain them. * Pets need socializing
Just like people, pets can get lonely. Dogs need lots of human time, and walks to go to the bathroom and exercise. While cats seem like loners, they’re actually quite social. Even a cat who doesn’t want to cuddle may sit nearby. Fish or gerbils are more contented with the presence of an animal of the same species. Adopting two pets together can prevent loneliness. * Just like you, pets need check-ups Finally, most pets need regular check-ups. Vet visits can be costly, so before becoming a pet owner, make sure you’re prepared. Pet ownership is a serious responsibility - their health and care is now up to you. Understanding these important facts about pet care for each type of animal can help every family find the right pet. According to the ASPCA, about 3.2 million cats and 3.3 million dogs are brought to shelters each year. Whenever you’re looking for a pet, remember that there are always many more available than human families to give them homes.
PUPPIES FOR HOMING.- Due to the
owner sadly passing away and leaving his 2much-loved dogs, Blanca escaped and got pregnant. There are now 5 puppies, 3 boys & 2 girls, 8 to 10 weeks old that need homes. ARC has paid for their first injections, but funding is desperately needed to pay for their vaccinations, passports, food & ongoing care. PLEASE HELP. LATTE.- is a beautiful colour, a pretty girl and solid in size. She likes to play with the other pups. She follows her mum quite often.She is one of Blanca’s pups from her litter of 5, 3 boys and 2 girls, that are 3 months old and are Golden Retriever/Podenco cross. The pups also need homes urgently. They are all being cared for by Nikki so you should contact her on 616387129 to donate and help by fostering or adopting one of these pups.
BLANCA.- Very affectionate
Podenco, approx. 7 years old and will make a lovely companion. Her owner died about 12 months ago and she escaped and now has a litter of 5 pups, 3 boys and 2 girls, that are 3 months old and are Golden Retriever/Podenco cross. The pups also need homes urgently. They are all being cared for by Nikki so you should contact her on 616387129 to donate and help by fostering or adopting one of these pups.
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Contact Nik on 616387129 to donate and help by fostering or adopting one of these pups.Food and donations also urgently needed and can be left at ARC’s charity shop on CarrerValencia 1, Jalon between 10 am & 1.00 pm Monday to Saturday. Contact Tel No Sally:- 625 985 689. Email jalonvalleyarc14@yahoo. co.uk. Facebook – Jalon Valley A.R.C. Based in Jalon. Charity Reg No CV-01-054107-A.
SPAIN IN HOT WATER by Alex Trelinski
The European Commission has decided to refer Spain to the EU Court of Justice over heating and hot water metering failings. The Commission said it has not complied with the requirements on individual metering in multi-apartment and multi-purpose buildings under the Energy Efficiency Directive. The policy requires the installation of individual meters for heating, cooling and domestic hot water for all multi-apartment and multi-purpose buildings where occupants are supplied with these services from a collective installation such as a common boiler. The rule applies for all existing buildings, “where it is technically feasible and cost efficient”. However, the
Commission said Spain imposes this requirement only with regard to new buildings, i.e. those built after 2007. It added: “In buildings where heat meters are not a technically feasible or costeffective solution for space heating, so-called heat cost allocators mounted on each radiator must instead be used. This requirement has also not been correctly transposed by Spain. The respective EU rules had to be implemented into national law by June 4th, 2014. The Commission opened the EU infringement proceedings against Spain by sending a letter of formal notice in October 2017, followed by a “reasoned opinion” in March 2018.
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Health house price increase
Where are foreigner buying? INFORMATION has been made available about where foreign nationals and foreigners resident in Spain purchased property in the first half of 2018. Far and away the most popular was the Valencian Community with 15,613 purchases followed by Andalucia (9,737) CataluĂąa (7,570) the Canaries (5,312), Madrid (4,911) the Balearic Islands (3,173) and
Prices on the up.
FIGURES just released by the Notaries Council show that house prices rose by 2.6% in January across Spain, with the average cost now being 1,142 euros per square meter. Family homes rose by 4.1%, and flats by 2.7% but the price of apartments (generally classed as more modern flats) fell by 1.3%. Sales of properties increased
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slightly (0.3%) with 40,388 being sold nationally. Applications for mortgages also increased as well as the value of the average new mortgage, which is now for a sum of â‚Ź135,616.
Map showing purchases by nationality
Murcia (2,442). The other eight regions only sold a couple of thousand properties to foreigners between them, with Extremadura being the least popular at 144 sales, mainly to the French. Brits were the biggest buyers in Valencia, Murcia, Andalucia, La Rioja and Asturias while the Germans were the biggest purchasers in both the island regions.
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Luxury bubble bursting by Simon Russell
ALTHOUGH globally the trend for property prices is still on the up, the very top end of the market seems to be either stagnating or starting to fall. In London, for example, prices have almost doubled in the last decade. However new developments such as a block of 274 luxury flats in Blackfriars priced between a million and 15 million pounds are struggling to shift. There are similar stories coming out of some of the world’s priciest cities such as Hong Kong, New York, Sydney and Vancouver. Experts believe the luxury market has probably peaked and such properties are being purchased to live in rather than for investments.
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Motoring Kia may have dropped the apostrophe for the 2018 Ceed but this model continues many of the strengths that have made the previous generations so popular. It’s well built, good value and has affordable running costs. But Kia is not a company to rest on its laurels - it continues to improve its cars with every new model. Compare this car to the first generation Cee’d and the improvements in quality, style and finish are huge. The Ceed Sportswagon shows just how far the brand has come in a relatively short time. The interior quality is really good with lots of soft touch materials and precise controls giving it an upmarket feel, yet there’s still that underlying sense of robustness about it. It feels like a car that’s built to last. This is not a case of all fur coat and no knickers. Being a small(ish) estate, the boot is all important here and the Ceed has a wide and easy to load cargo area that’s low to the ground. With 625 litres of carrying space it can swallow more than a Volkswagen Golf Estate. There’s plenty of room in the rest of the car too with decent legroom in the back, thanks to lower seats, and a generally
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spacious a n d comfortable f e e l i n g throughout, helped by a wider body than the old model. As you’d expect from a Kia, there’s plenty of standard kit and with no entrylevel 1 model, the range starts with the 2 which has air con, 16-inch alloys, a seven-inch touchscreen with DAB plus Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a reversing camera.
What you may not expect is how good the Ceed Sportswagon is to drive. Okay, so it’s not going to set the world alight, but thanks to precise steering and little body roll, it feels very stable and accomplished in corners. There is a downside - and that’s a slightly firm ride. It’s generally more than acceptable but something like a Ford Focus feels more compliant and settled at higher speeds. Road noise is noticeable
to, especially from the back of the car. However, the Ceed Sportswagon still has plenty to recommend it, not least Kia’s sevenyear warranty and a strong reputation for reliability and good customer service. Compared to the competition, it’s not as cheap as you may expect, but Kia often has very good finance deals available if you’re looking at leasing or a PCP.
Audi set for rebirth with 2019 transformation plan
Audi bosses have vowed that the company will bounce back this year after the impact of new WLTP emissions tests led to a sharp drop in sales and profits in 2018. The firm’s finance boss, Alexander Seitz, said at its 2019 press conference that it’s better prepared for the second round of WLTP emissions legislation and aims to have a general operating permit for all of its powertrains by the end of 2019. Along with simplifying its product portfolio, meeting the new regulations will allow Audi to reduce its fleet emissions, which Seitz says will help it distance itself from the long-lasting impact of the Volkswagen Group’s Dieselgate scandal. Environmental concerns and the need to meet ever-tightening CO2 emissions restrictions form an integral part of Audi’s plan for the coming years. It has set goals of making all its plants CO2-neutral and introducing 30 new electric vehicles by 2025. This is part of a wider electrification programme
within the Volkswagen Group, which will result in the launch of around 70 electric models across its various brands by 2030. Asked whether now is the right time for such an investment in EV technologies, Audi CEO Bram Schot said that feedback from customers suggests “60-70% of drivers of electric cars are loyal to electrification” and that response to the brand’s new E-Tron electric SUV has been overwhelmingly positive. Seitz also said that an event such as Dieselgate “will never, ever happen again”. Audi has strengthened its multi-person checking system for each new vehicle and tightened its internal documentation process. In the US, the brand has already bought back or fixed 85% of its vehicles affected by the emissions scandal and paid a fine of £683 million to the German government.
Q4 e-tron is the latest model unveiled in Audi’s electric push
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FIAT Fiorino Qubo 1.3 MJT Dynamic E5+ - Combi Year 2015 1300cc, 75 hp Manual, Diesel 44,000 km 9,995€
FORD B-Max 1.6 Auto Titanium Year 2015 1600cc, 105 hp Automatic, Petrol 56,000 km 14,995€
NEW ARRIVAL FORD C-MAX 2.0 TITANIUM YEAR 2012 2000CC, 140 HP MANUAL, DIESEL 108,000 KM 11,995€
FORD Fiesta 1.25 Trend 82 Year 2015 1250cc, 80 hp Manual, Petrol 64,000 km 9,395€
FORD KUGA 2.0 TDCI TREND 2WD 4X2 YEAR 2009 2000CC, 135 HP MANUAL, DIESEL 92,000 KM 11,995€
BMW 118D AUT. YEAR 2008 2000CC, 145 HP AUTOMATIC, DIESEL 72,000 KM 12,295€ TEST DRIVE as many cars as you like.
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT HSE TDV6 YEAR 2014 3000CC, 260 HP AUTOMATIC, DIESEL 78,000 KM 47,995€
OPEL Insignia 2.0 CDTI Selective Aut. 130 Year 2013 2000cc, 130 hp Automatic, Diesel 101,000 km 11,995€
MAZDA Xedos 9 2.5 V6 Aut. Year 2003 2500cc, 165 hp Automatic, Petrol 105,000 km 4,995€
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MERCEDES-BENZ C180 KOMPRESSOR 1.6 YEAR 2009 1600CC, 155 HP MANUAL, PETROL 136,000 KM 12,795€
OPEL Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTi Edition 110 Year 2011 1700cc, 110 hp Manual, Diesel 44,000 km 8,195€
PEUGEOT 207 VTI 1.4 16v Sport Year 2010 1400cc, 95 hp Manual, Petrol 141,000 km 6,395€
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FRIDAY 15th March
07:00 Breakfast 07:30 Good Morning 10:15 Crimewatch Dagenham Roadshow 08:15 Money for Nothing 11:00 Homes Under the 09:00 Antiques Roadshow Hammer 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 Good Morning 13:15 Politics Live Dagenham 14:00 Think Tank 12:45 A1: Britain’s Longest 14:45 Pilgrimage with Road Simon Reeve 13:15 Bargain Hunt 16:45 The Hairy Bikers’ 14:00 BBC News at One Pubs That Built Britain 14:45 Doctors 17:15 Lost Land of the 15:15 Shakespeare Tiger and Hathaway: Private 18:15 Put Your Money Investigators Where Your Mouth Is 16:00 Escape to the 19:00 Eggheads Country 19:30 Great Continental 16:45 Money for Nothing Railway Journeys 17:30 Flog It! 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 21:00 Mastermind 19:00 BBC News at Six 21:30 Gardeners’ World 20:00 Comic Relief 22:00 Australia: Earth’s 23:00 BBC News at Ten Magical Kingdom 23:35 Comic Relief 23:00 Comic Relief
06:05 The Jeremy Kyle 06:50 Countdown Show 07:25 Cheers 07:00 Good Morning 08:45 Frasier Britain 10:10 Everybody Loves 09:30 Lorraine Raymond 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle 11:10 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell Show 12:05 Undercover Boss 11:30 This Morning USA 13:30 ITV Lunchtime News 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:55 ITV News London 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:00 Live: ITV Racing 14:05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It Live 15:10 Countdown 17:30 Tipping Point: Best 16:00 A Place in the Sun: Ever Finals Winter Sun 18:00 The Chase: Celebrity17:00 Escape to the Special Chateau: DIY 19:00 ITV News London 18:00 Four in a Bed 19:30 ITV Evening News 18:30 Come Dine with Me 20:00 Emmerdale 19:00 The Simpsons 20:30 Coronation Street 19:30 Hollyoaks 21:30 Vera 20:00 Channel 4 News 23:30 ITV News 21:00 Food Unwrapped 22:00 Gogglebox 23:00 The Last Leg
10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:15 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 14:10 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 A Wicked Vendetta 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 Canada: A Year in the Wild 21:00 Great British Ships 22:00 Die Hard With a Vengeance
SATURDAY 16th March
07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:10 You’ve Been Framed! 09:00 Emmerdale 10:00 You’ve Been Framed! 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20 Superstore 12:15 You’ve Been Framed! 13:15 Emmerdale 14:15 You’ve Been Framed! 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 22:00 The 40-Year-Old Virgin
07:00 Coronation Street 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 09:00 Murder, She Wrote 10:00 Judge Judy 11:25 On the Buses 12:35 Rising Damp 13:05 George and Mildred 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:55 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs 21:30 Doc Martin 23:30 Lewis
07:00 The King of Queens 11:20 A Knight’s Tale 07:00 Rising Damp 07:00 Totally Bonkers 07:00 Breakfast 07:45 All Over the Place 10:30 James Martin’s 07:50 The Big Bang Guinness World Records 07:25 Rising Damp 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Saturday Morning 14:00 Friends 08:15 Wild & Weird 07:15 Emmerdale Omnibus 07:50 Carry on Dick Live 12:40 ITV Lunchtime News Theory 14:25 Friends 08:30 Absolute Genius 09:00 Everybody Loves 09:30 Agatha Christie’s 09:50 Coronation Street 12:30 Mary Berry’s Quick With Dick and Dom 13:00 Live: Six Nations 14:55 Friends Raymond Marple Omnibus Cooking Rugby 15:25 Friends 09:00 Top Class 10:00 Frasier 11:35 Agatha Christie’s 12:50 The Voice UK 13:00 Football Focus 15:45 Catchphrase 15:55 Friends 09:30 The Dog Ate My 14:00 BBC Weekend News Homework 16:50 ITV Evening News 11:30 The Simpsons 16:25 A Sister’s Obsession 14:05 Britain’s Got Talent Marple 13:40 Agatha Christie’s 15:10 You’ve Been 14:15 Bargain Hunt 18:05 The Yorkshire Vet 10:00 Deadly on a Mission: 17:00 ITV News London 13:00 Formula 1 Motor Racing Marple Framed! 15:00 Six Nations Rugby Pole to Pole 17:15 Live: Six Nations 19:15 The Yorkshire Vet 14:30 Four in a Bed 15:50 Agatha Christie’s 15:40 Yogi Bear 15:30 Live: Six Nations 20:25 5 News Weekend 10:30 Nature’s MicroworldsRugby 17:00 Sun, Sea and Brides 20:30 Elizabeth: Our Poirot 17:20 Ella Enchanted Rugby 20:30 The Voice UK 11:00 Bolt 18:00 Lewis 19:25 The Hobbit: The 18:00 Escape to the 22:30 The Jonathan Ross To Be Queen 12:30 Homes Under the 18:00 A Place in the Sun: 22:30 The Queen Mother Battle of the Five Armies 20:00 Lewis Country Show Hammer Winter Sun 22:00 Agatha Christie’s 22:00 Horrible Bosses 18:30 Impossible 23:30 ITV News 23:30 Inferno 13:00 Rick Stein’s Long 18:35 The Secret Life of Poirot Celebrities 23:45 Gangster Squad Weekends the Zoo 19:20 BBC Weekend News 14:00 Nigellissima 19:30 Channel 4 News 19:30 BBC London News 14:30 My Life on a Plate 20:00 Great Canal 19:40 Pointless Celebrities 15:15 Money for Nothing Journeys 20:30 Live: Match of the 16:00 Pilgrimage: The 21:00 The Second Best Day Road to Santiago Exotic Marigold Hotel 23:00 BBC Weekend News 17:00 Horizon 23:25 Sicario 23:20 Match of the Day 17:30 Final Score 18:30 James May’s Cars..
SUNDAY 17th March
07:00 Breakfast 08:00 Great British 10:15 Match of the Day Garden Revival 11:00 The Andrew Marr 09:00 The Edible Garden Show 09:30 Gardeners’ World 12:00 Sunday Politics 10:00 Countryfile 12:30 Walks of Life 10:55 Saturday Kitchen 13:30 Flog It! Best Bites 13:50 BBC Weekend News 12:25 The Hairy Bikers’ 14:05 Songs of Praise Chicken and Egg 14:40 Live: Match of the 13:25 Best Bakes Ever Day 13:50 Three Coins in the 17:15 A Question of Sport Fountain 17:45 Pointless Celebrities 15:30 Money for Nothing 18:35 Comic Relief 16:30 Coast 19:35 BBC Weekend News 17:00 Natural World 19:50 BBC London News 18:00 Six Nations Rugby 20:00 Countryfile 19:00 Australia: Earth’s 21:00 Antiques Roadshow Magical Kingdom 22:00 Baptiste 20:00 Inside the Factory 23:00 BBC Weekend News 21:00 Top Gear 23:20 BBC London News 22:00 Race Across the 23:30 Match of the Day 2 World 23:00 The Misadventures
10:25 ITV News 05:40 Come Dine with Me 11:05 Make You Laugh 10:30 Parveen’s Indian 06:35 Kirstie’s Fill Your Out Loud Kitchen House for Free 11:30 Friends 11:30 This Morning 06:55 The Big Bang 12:00 Friends 12:30 Ainsley’s Caribbean Theory 12:30 Friends Kitchen 07:45 The Simpsons 13:00 Friends 13:30 ITV Lunchtime News 08:35 Frasier 13:30 Friends 13:40 The Voice UK 09:30 Everybody Loves 14:00 Labyrinth 15:40 Tenable Raymond 16:05 Canada: A Year in 16:40 Tipping Point 10:30 Sunday Brunch the Wild 17:35 ITV Evening News 13:30 Jamie’s Quick and 17:05 Canada: A Year in 17:45 ITV News London Easy Food the Wild 18:00 The Chase: Celebrity14:00 The Simpsons 18:05 Canada: A Year in Special 15:00 Formula 1 the Wild 19:00 All Star Musicals 17:00 A Place in the Sun: 19:00 Canada: A Year in 21:00 Midsomer Murders Winter Sunn the Wild 23:00 ITV News 18:15 The Great Celebrity 19:55 5 News Weekend 23:15 Joanna Lumley’s Bake Off: Stand Up To 20:00 Building the World’s India Cancer Most Luxurious Ship 20:00 Escape to the 21:00 All Inclusive Holiday: Chateau Is It Worth It? 21:00 Skeletons of the 22:00 Magic Mike XXL Mary Rose:
07:00 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:35 Coronation Street Omnibus 12:35 Britain’s Got Talent 13:35 Catchphrase 14:35 You’ve Been Framed! 15:40 Antz 17:20 Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax 19:00 Happy Feet Two 21:00 Spectre 23:50 Family Guy
07:00 Rising Damp 07:25 Heartbeat 08:20 Heartbeat 09:20 Love Your Garden 10:25 Bugsy Malone 12:15 Agatha Christie’s Marple 14:20 Agatha Christie’s Marple 16:25 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 18:40 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 19:55 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 21:00 The Durrells 22:00 The Durrells 23:00 Grantchester
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MONDAY 18th March
07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Good Morning Dagenham 12:45 Dom on the Spot 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 MasterChef
07:00 Good Morning 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle 06:50 Countdown Dagenham Show 07:30 Cheers 07:45 Money for Nothing 07:00 Good Morning 08:45 Frasier 08:30 Great British Menu Britain 10:10 Everybody Loves 09:00 Great American 09:30 Lorraine Raymond Railroad Journeys 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle 10:40 Everybody Loves 09:30 The Week in Show Raymond Parliament 11:30 This Morning 11:10 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 10:00 BBC News at Nine 13:30 Loose Women 12:05 Undercover Boss 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 14:30 ITV Lunchtime NewsUSA 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live15:00 Judge Rinder 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:15 Politics Live 16:00 Tenable 14:05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 14:00 Women’s Six 17:00 Tipping Point 15:10 Countdown Nations Rugby 18:00 The Chase 16:00 A Place in the Sun: 14:30 Caribbean with 19:00 ITV News London Summer Sun Simon Reeve 19:30 ITV Evening News 17:00 Escape to the 15:30 Coast 20:00 Emmerdale Chateau: DIY 16:15 The Hairy Bikers’ 20:30 Coronation Street 18:00 Four in a Bed Pubs That Built Britain 21:00 The Kyle Files 18:30 Come Dine with Me 16:45 The Hairy Bikers’ 21:30 Coronation Street 19:00 The Simpsons Pubs That Built Britain 22:00 Harry’s Heroes: The 19:30 Hollyoaks 17:15 Atlantic: The Wildest Full English 21:00 Dispatches Ocean on Earth 23:30 ITV News 21:30 Food Unwrapped 18:15 Put Your Money .... 22:00 24 Hours in Police
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07:00 The Planet’s 10:15 Jeremy Vine Funniest Animals 12:15 The Nightmare 07:20 Totally Bonkers Neighbour Next Door 13:10 5 News Lunchtime Guinness World Records 07:45 Totally Bonkers 13:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Guinness World Records Take it Away! 08:10 You’ve Been 14:10 Access Framed! 14:15 Home and Away 08:35 You’ve Been 14:45 Neighbours Framed! 15:15 A Father’s Secret 09:00 Emmerdale 17:00 Friends 09:25 Coronation Street 18:00 5 News at 5 10:25 The Ellen 18:30 Neighbours DeGeneres Show 19:00 Home and Away 11:20 Superstore 19:30 5 News Tonight 11:50 Superstore 20:00 Premiership Cup 12:15 You’ve Been Rugby 20:30 Criminals: Caught on Framed! 12:45 You’ve Been Camera 21:00 Police Interceptors Framed! 22:00 Around the World by 13:15 Emmerdale Train with Tony Robinson 13:45 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen 23:00 The House of DeGeneres Show Extraordinary People
Food Unwrapped
NEW SERIES: Land Travelling from the peaks of the Snowy Mountains to tropical Queensland, cameras reveal how animals have learned to thrive across the continent’s harsh and beautiful extremes.
NEW SERIES: The team returns to explore the secrets behind mass-produced food, meeting technicians, scientists, factory owners, growers and producers, finding out exactly what goes into the everyday groceries that end up on the supermarket shelves.
The nation’s unique wildlife includes a treedwelling kangaroo, a spider that survives underwater and a bird that gathers burning sticks and embers from bush fires to drops into dry grass to spread a curtain of flame that flushes out insects and small prey. Narrated by Barry Humphries
TUESDAY 19th March
07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Good Morning Dagenham 12:45 Dom on the Spot 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City
07:00 Coronation Street 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 09:00 Murder, She Wrote 10:00 Judge Judy 10:30 Judge Judy 10:55 Judge Judy 11:25 On the Buses 12:00 On the Buses 12:30 Rising Damp 13:05 George and Mildred 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Endeavour 23:00 Scott & Bailey
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Australia: Earth’s Magical Kingdom
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Jimmy Doherty finds out how Sri Lanka is coping with a looming coconut shortage, while Kate Quilton discovers whether compostables could be the answer to worldwide plastic pollution problem, annd Matt Tebbutt is in Paris to learn why the macaron has such a hefty price tag
06:50 Countdown 07:00 The World’s Most 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle 07:30 Cheers Show Photographed 08:45 Frasier 07:00 Good Morning 07:30 Good Morning 10:10 Everybody Loves Britain Dagenham Raymond 08:15 Money for Nothing 09:30 Lorraine 11:10 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 09:00 Great British Menu 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle 12:05 Undercover Boss Show 09:30 River Walks 13:00 Channel 4 News 10:00 BBC News at Nine 11:30 This Morning 13:05 Come Dine with Me 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 13:30 Loose Women 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 14:55 ITV News London 15:10 Countdown 13:15 Politics Live 16:00 A Place in the Sun: 14:00 The Super League 15:00 Judge Rinder Winter Sun 16:00 Tenable Show 17:00 Escape to the 17:00 Tipping Point 14:45 The Great British Chateau: DIY 18:00 The Chase Year 19:00 ITV News London 18:00 Four in a Bed 15:45 Caribbean with 19:30 ITV Evening News 18:30 Come Dine with Me Simon Reeve 19:00 The Simpsons 20:00 Emmerdale 16:45 The Hairy Bikers’ 21:00 Save Money: Lose 19:30 Hollyoaks Pubs That Built Britain 20:00 Channel 4 News 17:15 Atlantic: The Wildest Weight 22:00 Harry’s Heroes: The 21:00 The Great Celebrity Ocean on Earth Bake Off: Stand Up To Full English 18:15 Put Your Money Cancer 23:30 ITV News Where Your Mouth Is
07:00 The Planet’s 10:15 Jeremy Vine Funniest Animals 12:15 The Murder Next 07:20 Totally Bonkers Door 13:10 5 News Lunchtime Guinness World Records 08:10 You’ve Been 13:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Framed! Take it Away! 09:00 Emmerdale 14:10 Access 09:25 Coronation Street 14:15 Home and Away 10:25 The Ellen 14:45 Neighbours DeGeneres Show 15:15 Deadly Duplicate 11:20 Superstore 17:00 Friends 12:15 You’ve Been 17:30 Friends Framed! 18:00 5 News at 5 13:15 Emmerdale 18:30 Neighbours 13:45 Coronation Street 19:00 Home and Away 14:45 The Ellen 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Alaska: A Year in the DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle.. Wild 18:50 Take Me Out 21:00 The Yorkshire Vet 22:15 London: 2,000 Years 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! of History 22:00 The 40-Year-Old 23:15 The House of Virgin Extraordinary People
07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Coronation Street 07:55 Heartbeat 09:00 Murder, She Wrote 10:00 Judge Judy 11:25 On the Buses 12:00 On the Buses 12:35 Rising Damp 13:05 George and Mildred 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Agatha Christie’s Marple 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 23:00 DCI Banks
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1. Not a main road - it’s steered round (4,6) 7. Communications in a disorderly state for a very long time (8) 8. Do evening work in golf club (4) 9. Metal in first place (4) 10. We linger about at all events (7) 12. Some Frenchwomen suffering Seine sprain? (11) 14. Imposing residence for chap is no ruin (7) 16. Places of refreshment seen in opposite directions (4) 19. Nothing is included with prize rosette (4) 20. King about to be surrounded by river people in the Middle East (8) 21. Mean people hide stones (10)
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21st Mar – 20th Apr Knight of Cups You seem to be loving yourself more this week will show your many strengths and show you a way forward in a direction you thought you were stuck. Slow but positive progress for many Arians this week, use your patience with older people around you and be helpful - Lucky Number 31
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Drop Quotes are similar to cryptograms, in that the goal is for the solver to uncover a hidden quote. A blackand-white crossword-style grid is set up for each quote, with a number of letters “hovering” above each column. 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!
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Gemini
22nd May – 21th June Six of Swords Not everyone around you will be on your wavelength this week, do your best to ignore anyone who wants to cause upset and all will be well for you. the second half of the week will see a more peaceful trend with a visit to or from relatives or friends being the highlight - Lucky Number 09
QUICK CROSSWORD Across 1. Charitable donations (4) 3. National emblem of Ireland (8) 9. Obstacle (7) 10. Long, pine (5) 11. Commencement (5) 12. Zealous (6) 14. UK tax collectors (6,7) 17. Science of light (6) 19. Bare (5) 22. Combine (5) 23. Slope (7) 24. Age of majority (8) 25. Supreme god of ancient Greece (4)
Down 1. Food of the gods (8) 2. Female horses (5) Copyright © Puzzle Baron March 14, 2019 - Go to www.Printable-Puzzles.com for Hints and Solutions! 4. County of Watford and Ware (13) 5. Municipal leader (5) 6. Formal speech (7) 7. Monarch (4) 8. Young cat (6) 13. Unnecessary (8) 15. Plover (7) 16. City of canals (6) 18. Incompetent (5) 20. Cutting implement (5) 21. Summer month (4)
Cancer
22nd June – 22nd July Ten of Cups Your family is extremely important to you but you have let time go by without contacting various members, now is the time to rebuild bridges and enjoy some family time. Your relationships in general will take an upturn and will help you to feel more secure within Lucky Number 22
Leo
23rd July – 22nd Aug Seven of Cups There may be some hard lessons for you this week however all will work out for the best around Thursday you will be in a positive frame of mind and those around you will be there to help you. An old friend will surprise you with news or even a visit, this will be enjoyable - Lucky Number 19
Virgo
23rd Aug– 22nd Sept The Lovers This is a time for you to re-evaluate those relationships around you that you feel are not quite right and get them sorted one way or the other, some straight talking and honesty will help you out here. There is a small miracle happening for you toward the end of the week - Lucky Number 14
Libra
23rd Sept – 22nd Oct Four of Swords Time to look at your diet and have that health check you keep thinking about, a few small changes will have you ready for a fabulous summer time. The younger generation will take up a lot of your time and energy, so find a way to take time out and enjoy some peace Lucky Number 10
Scorpio
23rd Oct – 21st Nov The Magician This is a very positive card showing you that whatever you wish to achieve around now you will achieve, put those plans into action and see just what you can create for yourself. A great week with friends and acquaintances almost feels like party time for you and yours - Lucky Number 13
Sagittarius
22nd Nov – 20th Dec Queen of Cups Are you a shopaholic? there are bargains to be found this week could well be a valuable find too, keep your eyes open. The around you will be looking for support and you will be able to give that making them and you feel fantastic. Wednesday will be most positive day - Lucky Number 36
Capricorn
21st Dec – 19th Jan The Heirophant Everything seems to be happening in twos this week. Your intuition will be heightened so go with your gut instincts when making decisions. An invitation to a wedding is on its way, best get out and buy a new outfit, a new outfit is long overdue anyway, blue is very lucky - Lucky Number 17
Aquarius
20th Jan – 19th Feb Ten of Swords Unfortunately there may be a few disappointments this week, but keep on looking to the future as new opportunities are on the way and you will be inspired in an unusual way. take this time to reflect on what you really need and want and all will workout beautifully Lucky Number 19
Pisces
20th Feb – 20th Mar Five of Swords A bit of an unsettled time this week for you but keep positive and let others do their own thing. Wednesday will see your life changing and there will be much pleasure around that time and you will find a renewed energy for the activities you wish to include in your life - Lucky Number 12
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Bieber feeling disconnected
Following on from last week’s news of Progidy frontman Keith Flint’s suicide, and poor Avici, suffering the same fate last year, it’s worrying to hear that teen superstar, Justin Bieber is struggling with depression. Posting a message on his Instagram feed, he told his 105 million followers: “Just wanted to keep you guys updated a little
offered their support, bit hopefully what I’m Bieber, who married going through will resonate with you guys. model Hailey Baldwin last year spoke of “Been struggling a hisattempt to rekindle lot.”Just feeling super his Christian faith. disconnected and “God is faithful and weird. ur prayers really work “I always bounce back so I’m not worried thanks .. the most human season I’ve just wanted to reach ever been in facing my out and ask for your stuff head on.” (sic) guys to pray for Well done Justin, me.” it’s always best to As thousands of his face your struggles fans praised him for his honesty in opening head on ….. keep going up to his struggles and strong.
Justin Bieber has opened up about his depression
Our Bond’s electric Only 155 models of the £250,000, Aston Martin Rapide E, will be built. Say it quietly, so as not to upset the petrol-heads out there, but the most celebrated spy in movie history is going all PC on us. According to The Sun, who have been talking to an insider on the next James Bond movie, Daniel Craig, who will bow out from the lead role after this movie, is set to drive a £250,000 limited edition Aston Martin Rapide E, the first electric car from the British manufacturer, and one of only 155 being built. First time Bond director, Cary Fukunaga, who takes over from Danny Boyle for the as yet unnamed film, apparently wants to give Bond an environmentally friendly edge. The ‘insider’ confirmed, “The decision was spearheaded by the film’s
new director, who’s a total tree-hugger. “Everybody is afraid of Bond getting labelled ‘too PC’ but they all felt the time was right to put him in a zero emission vehicle.” “It’s going to be the centre of an incredible action sequence in the movie. James Bond is known for driving amazing cars and this one won’t disappoint either as it’s going to have all the high-tech gadgets.” Said the snitch. The new movie is due to go into production next month, with rumours surfacing, that Bohemian Rhapsody Oscar Winner, Rami Malek, will play the villain. Exciting stuff, can’t wait to see James Bond chasing him in his all electric, souped up mobility scooter.
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Divine Devine Behind her fierce looks Magenta Devine was fun and friendly More sad news arrived this week, with the death of TV presenter Magenta Devine, 61, who passed away after a short illness. As presenter of programmes such as the teen issues, show, Network 7 andthe Rough Guides travel series, the star had a famously chequered past. She went to rehab in the 1990s for heroin addiction and depression, was declared bankrupt in 2003, then in 2007, after seeking many treatments for her addictions said, “I’ve done rehab and, if my experience is anything to go by,
it is usually a complete waste of money.” Famous for her trademark dark glasses, which she never took off, her severe black bob and red lipstick, she definitely had style. Despite her formidable looks, she was in fact very approachable, as a friend of mine, who worked with her in the 80’s confirmed to me recently. And here’s a thing …… she was actually a white blonde albino, with pink eyes, hence the permanent shades. Who knew??
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Hello Seattle ...... Frasier’s back!
The whispers turned into murmurs, grewinto loud rumbles and this week Kelsey Grammar gave the loudest hint possible, that the World’s most celebrated sitcom is set for a revival. Yes, Frasier, the hilarious ensemble show, featuring Kelsey, as the eccentric radio psychiatrist, Frasier Crane, which last aired back in 2004, will more than likely be back on our screens in the not too distant future. Speaking to Metro in the UK, he confirmed, “stories are being pitched, the writing rooms have been booked, but ‘cheques haven’t been written.” That may prove something of a stumbling block, as at Frasier’s peak he was paid an estimated $1.6million (1.4€million) per episode, making him the highest paid TV actor of all time. With a grand total of 37 Emmy wins and a further 71 nominations, the comedy, which grew as an offshoot from Kelsey’s character in that other
legendary US import, Cheers, had a total of 34 million viewers tuning in for its final episode, when it aired stateside. The small cast, which included, father Martin (played by John Mahoney), erratic brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce), sister-inlaw Daphne Moon (Jane Leeves), and the rebellious Roz Doyle (PeriGilpin) made up the single most celebrated ensemble group of all time. Kelsey stressed, “I’d want everybody back,” although following the death of John in 2018 there will always be something missing. “We would need to deal with that within the storytelling, but I’d want everybody back, if they want to come back, which they seem to, thankfully.” So, good news all around and let’s just hope they keep the famous closing theme tune which goes, ”Oh, baby I hear the blues a callin’, tossed salad and scrambled eggs ………… They’re callin’ again!! Haha.
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JONES CHANGES FOUR FOR CALCUTTA CUP CLASH Nowell replaces Joe Cokanasiga – Guinness man of the match last time out against Italy – on the right wing while Henry Slade returns in midfield. Up front, Mark Wilson gets the nod again over Brad Shields while Ben Moon starts ahead of Ellis Genge in the front row. Cokanasiga – despite his heroics against the Azzurri – drops out of the squad altogether as Ben Te’o takes the No.23 jersey. Ben Spencer is also in line for a Guinness Six Nations debut if called off the bench as England chase a revenge victory over the Auld Enemy. Ben Youngs will pick up his 85th cap for his country on Saturday and will become England’s most capped scrum half of all time moving ahead of Danny Care (Harlequins). Eddie Jones said: “It is the last week of the tournament so it’s exciting. It will be a fascinating finish to the Championship with three teams that can win it and we are playing against one of our most traditional foes in Scotland for the Calcutta Cup. We have had a good preparation and the side is going to be in a great state to play against Scotland on
Saturday. “Scotland is a difficult side, they are always at you, they play with a lot of enthusiasm and effort and have got a lot of attacking strings to their bow. “Finn Russell is an exceptional player at 10 and they have got some pace on the outside so we are going to have to defend really well against them.” On Ben Youngs’ record he added: “It is a fantastic achievement, it takes a lot of dedication and hard work and something he and his family will be really proud of. I am sure he will do the shirt great justice out there on Saturday.”
1 Ben Moon (Exeter Chiefs, 7 caps) 2 Jamie George (Saracens, 36 caps) 3 Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins, 21 caps) 4 Joe Launchbury (Wasps, 57 caps) 5 George Kruis (Saracens, 31 caps) 6 Mark Wilson (Newcastle Falcons, 12 caps) 7 Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 9 caps) 8 Billy Vunipola (Saracens, 40 caps)
Replacements (203 caps) England starting XV to face Scotland 16 Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs, 10 (523 caps) caps) 15 Elliot Daly (Wasps, 29 caps) 17 Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 8 caps) 14 Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs, 32 caps) 18 Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 84 caps) caps) 21 Chiefs, (Exeter 13 Henry Slade 19 Brad Shields (Wasps, 7 caps) 12 Manu Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers, 31 caps) 20 Nathan Hughes (Wasps, 21 caps) 11 Jonny May (Leicester Tigers, 44 caps) 10 Owen Farrell (Saracens, 69 caps) (captain) 21 Ben Spencer (Saracens, 2 caps) 22 George Ford (Leicester Tigers, 54 caps) 9 Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 84 caps) 23 Ben Te’o (Worcester Warriors 17 caps)
SCOTLAND CHANGE SIX FOR TWICKENHAM
Scotland’s team changes are split evenly between the backs and forwards and see English Premiership pair Sean Maitland and Byron McGuigan start in place of back-three counterparts Blair Kinghorn and Tommy Seymour – both injured in last weekend’s loss to Wales – alongside try-scorer Darcy Graham. The alterations to the back division are completed by Glasgow Warriors inside centre Sam Johnson, who starts his fourth Test of the Championship in place of clubmate Pete Horne. Johnson partners fellow Warrior Nick Grigg in midfield, with half-backs Finn Russell and Ali Price
starting once again. The starting back row features two of the three pack changes where Edinburgh openside Hamish Watson will earn his 25th cap in place of Jamie Ritchie, who has not recovered sufficiently from the injury sustained against Wales. Exeter Chiefs forward Sam Skinner – injured in the Round One win over Italy – returns to blindside flank in place of Josh Strauss, with Magnus Bradbury moving to No.8. Edinburgh lock Ben Toolis starts in place of
Jonny Gray – who moves to the bench – alongside clubmate Grant Gilchrist to form an all-Edinburgh tight five with returning front-row forwards Allan Dell, captain Stuart McInally and Willem Nel, meaning all but one of the starting pack hails from the capital club. Newcastle Falcons back Chris Harris marks his return from the calf injury he sustained representing his club in the fallow week of the Championship with a place on the most experienced bench to be named by Townsend this campaign.
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VICTORIOUS VILLAJOYOSA
Only one of the top seven teams in Preferente Group Four were victorious last weekend, and that was Villajoyosa CF(pictured before kick-off) who won their derby clash away to Benidorm CD, two-one. The result took Villajoyosa into third place and the final play-off spot, after CD Almoradi suffered a surprise two-nil defeat at Benferri CF. That wasn´t the only shock of the weekend as runaway leaders CF Intercity lost onenil at home to CD Thader, whilst Hercules B drew oneone with CFI Alicante.
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Elsewhere CD Torrevieja picked up a point at relegation rivals Aspe in a one-all scoreline, whilst UD
Horadada came away with a two-one defeat at Orihuela B. There are no fixtures this weekend, with a full deck of matches scheduled for the following weekend.
Montgo Golf Society - St Davids Day 1st March Friday 1 March Montgo G S played the St David’s Day Trophy competition, we had 33 players 4 of whom were guests. It was nice to so many players wearing Red for the occasion The format today was Strokesford, Front 9 Holes Medal Score, back 9 holes stableford. It was sponsored by Woflgang Schuster who put up a great array of prizes. We had a new St David’s
News from EL CID Bowls Club This week saw the Finals of our Club Championships and once again we were entertained with some fantastic matches and a number of really exciting close finishes. The results were as follows – Ladies Pairs – Winners- Debbie Williams & Jill Glastonbury - Men’s Pairs – winners - Stewart Beattie & Derek Randall - Aussie Pairs Winners – Jim Thomas & Alan Ferrand Mixed Pairs Winners – Paul Trunchion & Jill Glastonbury - Mixed Trips Winners – Betty Anderson, Stewart Beattie & Derek Randall Mixed Rinks Winners – Pat Coburn, Paul Trunchion, Clive Scott & Jill Glastonbury - Novices Winner – Richard Warilow Mixed Singles Winner – Paul Trunchion - Ladies Singles Winner – Yvonne Briden Men’s Single Winner – Ian Brown - Overall Club Champion – Ian Brown El Cid Bowlers celebrated the conclusion of this year’s Club Championships (sponsored by Vives Pons Asociados) with a Gala Dinner Dance Awards Evening. Players and guests enjoyed a excellent meal followed by the presentation of Club Trophies and individual awards to all Finalists and Winners. President Jim Sissens welcomed everyone with a special mention to our 3 guests from sponsors Vives Pons. He also gave a note of thanks to our Markers and Umpires and to Stewart Beattie our Captain who organised the Championships.
by Alex Trelinski
Trophy today as the previous on was taken back the past sponsor. The winner taking home the trophy which he donated to Montgo was George Braddick, 2nd Roy Jones, 3rd Simon Fox and 4th Geoff Willcock. We had 4 nearest the pin’s the winners were on the 3rd Brian Redfearn, 11th Peter
Gardiner, second shot 5th Nigel Siddall and second shot 18th Ruth Strasser. We had only one 2 today won by Jimmy Fletcher. Our 4 guests were Bill Pike (Pego Captain) and his son Richard and Will & Sylvia Evans, Sylvia won a tube of Montgo Balls for the best guest score, Next week were at La Sella as Oliva Nova have a competition on next Friday
Marina Alta Golf - 1th March Friday 1 March Montgo G S played the St David’s Day Trophy competition, we had 33 players 4 of whom were guests. It was nice to so many players wearing Red for the occasion The format today was Strokesford, Front 9 Holes Medal Score, back 9 holes stableford. It was sponsored by Woflgang Schuster who put up a great array of prizes.
We had a new St David’s Trophy today as the previous on was taken back the past sponsor. The winner taking home the trophy which he donated to Montgo was George Braddick, 2nd Roy Jones, 3rd Simon Fox and 4th Geoff Willcock. We had 4 nearest the pin’s the winners were on the 3rd Brian Redfearn, 11th Peter Gardiner, second
shot 5th Nigel Siddall and second shot 18th Ruth Strasser. We had only one 2 today won by Jimmy Fletcher. Our 4 guests were Bill Pike (Pego Captain) and his son Richard and Will & Sylvia Evans, Sylvia won a tube of Montgo Balls for the best guest score, Next week were at La Sella as Oliva Nova have a competition on next Friday.
ALFAZ FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The goals are still flowing in the Premier League with another 33 goals contributing to the Alfaz Fantasy Football League along with 3 clean sheets, 38 yellow cards and I’m pleased to say no red ones. There was some strange Refereeing decisions to say the least as they awarded 3 penalties, 2 scored, one by Arsenal’s Aubameyang and the other one was Crystal Palaces Milivojevic’s who converted his 8th penalty of the Season against Brighton. Newcastle’s Ritchie had his penalty saved by a shaky Everton goalkeeper Pickford. As the A.F.F.L. hurtles towards a conclusion with only 10 weeks to go John’s team Wee Aggies managed to extended their lead at the top to 49 points over Barbra’s XI while Linda’s Team Tapas
moved back into the top 3 replacing Andrew’s team Ballers.Down at the other end of the League Gary’s team Upside Team are showing no signs of improvement as they have slipped further behind Richard’s team Dunkrat, the gap now 68 points. Our Junior League is going right down to the wire as Young Olly’s team Olly F.C.hold a slight 6 point lead over Harley’s Ginger Ninjar. William & Henry and TJ’s Blue Moon F.C. are both well in contention in 3rd & 4th place. If it’s tight at the top the same can’t be said at the bottom where Fleetwood Gian are about to fall off the ladder as they now have fallen 55 points behind Tom’s Real City. There is no change at the top
of our Mark Carter Ladies Section as Barbra’s XI kept their 5 point advantage over Linda’s Team Tapas. Pauline’s Vodka Army have a lot to do if they are to catch the 2 front runners. Liz’s Cookies Crew have returned to the bottom spot after a few weeks away. There is only a 4 point gap between them and Brazilian Hooligans. In our Across the Costa’s Golden Boot League Bill’s East Fifers are showing plenty of Scottish grit as they continue to hold off all challenges. This week Kevin’s Two for the Road have moved into 2nd place and are well within striking distance of the current leaders and are just 18 points away. We have a new team over the trap door and that is Rachell’s team Blue Murder who have taken over from Gary’s
Upside Team who are just 3 points ahead. The highest scoring team this week is Eric’s team The Chosen Ones who clocked up 48 points, thanks to Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling and Leicester’s Jamie Vardy who scored 31 of those points. Jack’s Balotellitubbies got the lowest score of 4 points. Both teams will go into our Monthly Wine Draw. In our Champion of Champions League Joe’s Keith Lard F.C. have managed to slash Pauline’s Vodka Army’s lead at the top to only 10 points while at the other end of the table Dave’s team The Hatters are 35 points adrift of Leo’s Power Blueboys. Manager of the Month for March is being kindly sponsored
by the Universal Lounge Bar in Albir who provide an excellent International Menu as well as having over 100 Beers available. At the moment with 2 weeks gone Darren’s King Carrakop 023 have a single point advantage over Paul’s team Foley’s Bar. Peter’s team The Irons and Ian’s Tasty Toffees are also well in contention for this super meal for 2 at the Universal Lounge Bar. Henry’s Heroes won the replay with Dyson’s VC 11 by 29-16 to earn a place in the last 16 of our Weekender K.O.Cup Competition. The Draw for the next round will soon be up on our website and don’t forget this week our F.A,Cup League is on the go again so follow your teams results as we head towards the Final Countdown.
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ZIDANE´S REAL RETURN Zinedine Zidane told reporters this week said he is “very happy to be home” after returning as Real Madrid manager just 10 months after leaving the La Liga club. The Frenchman replaces Santiago Solari, who was sacked after less than five months in charge. Former Real midfielder Zidane, 46, who left in May for no obvious reason after leading the club to a third straight Champions League trophy, has agreed to take over until 2022. Real are currently third in La Liga, 12 points behind leaders Barcelona, and were knocked out of the Champions League last week.
by Alex Trelinski
Zidane said: “I want to put this club back where it belongs. It has been difficult from the outside looking in.” “I have been living here in Madrid, doing my things. But I have recharged my batteries. I’m ready to coach this great club again.” Zidane and the club have hit the ground running, with Real launching a proposal with Chelsea to sign Eden Hazard, whilst Gareth Bale´s past strained relationship with Zidane has seen most pundits start to speculate that the Welsh international could be on his way.
UP FOR THE CUP Six Premier League sides and two Championship teams are in FA Cup quarter-final action this weekend, with two-all Premier League clashes. The most glamorous looking tie is at Molineux this Saturday, where Wolves welcome Manchester United(kick-off at 8.55 pm, live on BBC1), who are still smarting at ending their unbeaten
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league run under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Arsenal last Sunday. Vicarage Road sees the first tie tomorrow as Watford entertain Crystal Palace(kick-off at 1.15 pm. live on BT Sport 2), with later on mighty Manchester City looking to avoid a slip up at mid-table Championship outfit Swansea
City(kick-off at 6.20 pm, live on BT Sport 2). The main prospect for an upset comes on Sunday, as the menacing atmosphere of the New Den sees Millwall, who are fighting relegation from the Championship, take on Brighton, who themselves are not clear of Premier League relegation fears(kick-off at 3.00 pm, live on BBC 1).
DOWN UNDER START The 2019 Formula One season starts this Sunday with the Australian Grand Prix, as Lewis Hamilton starts his title defence, and makes a bid for his sixth championship. A new innovation for this season is an extra bonus point for the driver who notches up the fastest lap in each race. The general feeling though is that dominant Mercedes is set to face a really serious challenge
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from Ferrari based on pre-season testing at places like Barcelona. That may well mean more excitement in the Drivers´ contest as Hamilton seeks to fend off Sebastian Vettel, whilst his Ferrari team have some new management that is desperate for success both for Vettel, but also in the Constructors championship.
OLYMPIAN BEN IN TOWN
A BRITISH bid to take sailing´s prestigious America´s Cup has brought 35 members of the Ineos Team UK to the Mar Menor for some of their preparations. The squad is led by fourtime Olympic champion Sir Ben Ainslie(pictured sec-
ond-left), and his team have been based at the Pinatar Arena in San Pedro del Pinatar. The long-running build up will continue in Dubai and Miami, with the competition taking place in New Zealand in 2021.
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The Brits, despite having some close shaves, have not won the America´s Cup since it started way back in 1851! Local dignitaries including San Pedro mayor,
Visitacion Martinez(pictured-centre), greeted the squad last week, who decided to use the Mar Menor on the recommendation of Ineos Team member, the 2004 Olympic gold medallist Xabi Fernandez, who comes from Cartagena.
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Sport Boxing
Friday 15th March
Tevin Farmer vs Jono Carroll Sky Sports Action - 00:00 Katie Taylor vs Rose Volante Sky Sports Arena - 00:00
Sunday 17th March
Errol Spence Jr vs Mikey Garcia ITV 4 - 04:00 Conlan vs Hernandez BoxNation - 00:00
Darts
Premier League Saturday 16th March
West Ham v Huddersfield - 16:00 Burnley v Leicester City -16:00 Bournemouth v Newcastle -16:00 Fulham v Liverpool -15:15 Sky Sports Main Event
Sunday 17th March Everton v Chelsea-17:30
English Football Friday 15th March
Thursday 21st March Gerwyn Price vs Rob Cross Sky Sports Action -20:00 James Wade vs Peter Wright Sky Sports Action - 20:45 Michael van Gerwen vs Daryl Gurney Sky Sports Action -21:30 Michael Smith vs Mensur Suljovic Sky Sports Action - 22:15 Max Hopp vs Raymond van Barneveld Sky Sports Action - 23:00
Doncaster v Barnsley - 20:45 Sky Sports Football
Saturday 9th March Leeds v Sheff Utd - 13:30 Sky Sports Football
Golf Friday 15th March Kenya Open 2019
Sky Sports Golf 09:00 The Players 2019 Sky Sports Golf 16:00
FA CUP
Saturday 16th March
Watford v Crystal Palace BT Sport 2 - 13:15 Swansea v Man City Sky Sports Premier League - 18:20 Wolves v Man Utd BBC One - 20:55
Saturday 16th March Kenya Open 2019 Sky Sports Golf 10:30 The Players 2019 Sky Sports Golf 15:30
Sunday 17th March
Sunday 3rd March Millwall v Brighton BBC One - 15:00
Kenya Open 2019 Sky Sports Golf 10:30 The Players 2019 Sky Sports Golf 15:00
ALL TIMES GIVEN ARE SPANISH TIME
RICE GETS ENGLAND CALL
West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has been named in England’s squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Montenegro in March. The 20-year-old switched international allegiance from the Republic of Ireland to England in a move recently approved by world governing body Fifa. London-born Rice played three times for the Republic but qualified for England as
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they were all friendly appearances. England host the Czechs next Friday(March 22nd) and then are away to Montenegro on March 25th. “His form warrants his selection,” said England manager Gareth Southgate. “It has been a well publicised situation with Declan and we have tracked him for a long time. When you’re
asking a player to transfer association you have to feel the player has a future with you.” “Saying that, there are no guarantees, but his form has been excellent. We like his character and he can play as a holding midfielder or a defender.” Rice is the only uncapped player in manager Gareth Southgate’s 25-man squad, while Burnley keeper Tom Heaton is recalled.
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SIX NATIONS FINALE
WALES welcome Ireland to Cardiff tomorrow, with the Grand Slam in Welsh sights in the final round of the 2019 Six Nations Championship. The clash between the title favourites and last year´s champions kicks-off at 3.45 pm(live on BBC 1), and the whole issue could be done and dusted before England take to the field against Scotland in their Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham(6.00 pm kickoff, live on ITV). If Warren Gatland´s Welsh side surprisingly slip
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up at the Principality Stadium to an out-of-sorts Ireland side, then there is the possibility of the title holders pulling something out of the fire and getting some St. Patrick´s Day cheer a day early, if England lose at home to Scotland. Form books though will have to be torn up, as Scotland have not won the Calcutta Cùp at Twickenham since 1983, whilst it was six years ago that Ireland were last victorious in the Six Nations
in Cardiff. Rome will stage the first of tomorrow´s matches as wooden spoon winners entertain France, with a 1.30 pm kick-off(live on ITV). Meanwhile, the Six Nations is considering an offer from private equity firm CVC to sell a stake in rugby’s oldest championship. It is believed it could provide a windfall of more than £100m to each union but would mean partly surrendering control of the competition.
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