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EXPAT HEALTH SCARE BRITISH retirees living in the European Union have been officially warned by the UK government to investigate taking out private health insurance from the end of next month in case of a no-deal Brexit, despite a very different signal coming out of the Spanish government. The stern UK warning comes as growing numbers of people are taking out healthcare policies in Spain, with an increase of over a million policy holders since 2013. One in five households in Spain now have health insurance at an average cost of nearly 1,200 euros, with a rise of almost six per cent in customers over the last year, taking the total to around 12 million people. Experts say the big rises

by Alex Trelinski

are down to savage cuts made seven years ago to the public health system, resulting in longer waiting lists for operations. The UK government´s “advice” to retirees in the EU to look at going “private”was cast in stark terms, stating that those who had signed an “S1” form could be affected after March 29th. In contrast, the Spanish government has pledged that that nothing will change if the UK crashes out of the EU without a deal at the end of March. The Madrid administration have posted that view on their official website and is set to pass a Royal Decree this month to ensure the rights of all British

citizens(including healthcare provision for retirees), remain roughly the same in a worst case scenario. Nevertheless, health

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What you should expect

from a good financial advisor? REGULATION: Before your appointment, it is essential you check the regulation of the firm you are speaking to. Chorus make this as easy as possible – our license numbers are listed on all our articles, advertising, business cards, email footers, and, via our website’s ‘Regulation’ tab, you can directly visit our listings on the websites of the UK FCA, the Gibraltar FSC and the Spanish DGS and CNMV, and see details of all our various licenses and permissions. There should never be any confusion or doubt as to how the firm you are speaking to is regulated, and there is never an excuse not to display this clearly in all literature. If you can’t find license numbers and verify them yourself, simply walk away.

FEES: Your advisor should always tell you very clearly how they are remunerated and give you an exact breakdown of all fees. Ensure you have the following fees confirmed before signing anything: 1.-The investment vehicle or ‘wrapper’, for example, a platform or bond, will normally be structured in one of two ways: No tie-in, but a set-up fee payable to your advisor, or an annual fee that is tied-in for a set number of years. You shouldn’t normally see both a tie-in and a set-up fee, as this may mean your advisor is trying to pay themselves twice! If you are being tied-in, always get a likefor-like quote elsewhere before signing any

paperwork. At Chorus, to make this as easy The reality is, as IFAs we need to win your as possible, we can even do this by email, business – that means by giving you the and promise to provide it within 24 hours. best proposal, out of say 2-3 firms you go to. You should NEVER pay for an initial 2.-An annual advisor fee – this covers consultation, and NEVER agree to pay any servicing and portfolio management. fees before you have received a full written At Chorus you would not usually pay proposal detailing the exact products being more than 0.75% for this, and the recommended, their benefits, any tie-in, and a larger the investment, the lower the fee. full list of all as previously mentioned charges. 3.-The fees charged by each individual funding your portfolio – be very wary of this fee. Fair annual fees for the highest quality, FCA regulated funds are between 0.2% and 1.2% per annum, any more than this should cause concern.

Imagine if you went to a shopping mall here in Spain, and they charged you before you could even enter the shop and see the products and prices on offer!! So, before you sign anything or agree to pay any fees, ask for the total annual % of your proposal to be confirmed in writing (by email is fine – but again, are those regulatory details in their email footer??). Ensure the 3 charges detailed in this article are included, along with confirmation

By Tracy Storer Senior Partner Chorus Financial

of the total annual fee of the proposal, ie all charges added together. There is no excuse for not willingly providing this information in a clear and easy to understand way, and in my experience, when this doesn’t happen, it may mean they are trying to hide fees from you. Ask for fact sheets for investment funds – clearly display annual preferably a 10+ year

the underlying these should charges, and track record.

I do often feel that as Brits we are too afraid to offend, and this can really cost us. Your entire financial future is potentially at stake when you sign up with an IFA. You might be sat in an incredibly impressive office, with a company that smacks of prestige and reputation, but some of the most notorious confidence tricksters in history have done exactly that. Never be afraid to ask questions, and never fail to do your own due diligence, or seek a second opinion, on any recommendation being made to you. This is simply too important for you to take any chances. Chorus will always consult for free, and you will only commit to fees once all details are confirmed and you are happy to move ahead with a proposal. Any proposal we make also benefits from a 30-day cooling off period, during which time you can cancel in full without paying any fees. Call me today on 693 107 044 or email on t.storer@ chorusfinancial.es.

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Trauma Doctor escapes jail

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by Simon Russell

A doctor who was originally sentenced to two years in jail for negligence which led to a promising gymnast losing a leg, has had his jail sentence quashed but has been heavily fined. The court in Vigo heard how three errors from the unnamed traumatologist had resulted in 16 year old Desiree Vila having to have a leg amputated, something that would have been avoided without the errors made. Desiree was training to take part in the European gymnastic championships and was regarded as one of Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most promising young athletes. The doctor had to pay compensation amounting to 2.1 million Euros, although much of this will be paid from insurance and liability funds at the hospital.

Young gymnast Desiree Vila before the amputation

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Money laundering funded luxury lifestyle THREE people have been arrested in Alicante and charged with laundering over €300,000 worth of cash accrued from drug dealing activities. The trio, aged between 25 and 30, lived a luxury lifestyle that included owning three properties and eight top of the range vehicles. They have been under investigation since 2016 and are all believed to

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be part of the same family described by police as “a well known clan”. The group were arrested a few months ago but details have only now been released by the authorities. At the time of the arrest goods seized included ten kilos of marijuana, €5,000 in cash, two firearms and ammunition.

Birthday in Baghdad

KING Felipe’s 51st birthday was marked in unconventional style after he made a surprise visit to Iraq to visit Spanish troops based there. He touched down in Baghdad on Wednesday, disembarking the royal plane in full military uniform. He gave a speech to members of the Toro Helicopter Task Force before

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going on to personally talk to some of the 500 Spanish soldiers based in Iraq, most of who are in Besmayah, about 45 kilometres outside of Baghdad. In the first visit to the country by a Spanish monarch in 40 years, he also made time for a meeting with Iraqi President Barham Salim.

Felipe meets Spanish troops

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Lawyer in the dock THE trial has started in Castellon of a lawyer accused of defrauding the son of a murdered woman of the compensation he had received for the crime. In March 2009 a woman named Fabiola was killed by her partner Domingo Velazquez, who is serving 19 years in prison for the killing. She left behind a son, Daniel,

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who was 20 at the time of the murder. Daniel was approached by a lawyer from Madrid, Jose Javier Sanchez, who said he worked for the Spanish Association of Gender Violence and would represent Daniel in the trial. However, Sanchez has been

accused of embezzling €54,000 paid to Daniel for public aid. Prosecutors say the lawyer took advantage of Daniel’s youth and vulnerability to defraud the cash for his own purposes by gaining power of attorney. They are asking for four and a half years in jail and full repayment of the €54,000 if Sanchez is found guilty.

Rail work on track VALENCIAN rail operator FGV has ordered almost 20,000 new sleepers ahead of the renewal of the TRAM line between Teulada and Denia (line 9). The concrete monoblock sleepers have cost €3 million and will cover 17 kilometres of track. This is

by Simon Russell

being replaced to improve safety and comfort for passengers while reducing maintenance and durability for the rails. FGV has committed a total of €14.5 million to the works during 2019.

“Lawyer” Jose Javier Sanchez (left.) and Daniel P, victim of fraud who also lost his mother.

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Specsavers Ópticas and the Lions Club renew their agreement The nine Specsavers Ópticas stores in Spain have renewed their commitment to support the Lions Clubs in their region. All stores are collecting used glasses and have made agreements with their local Lions groups to distribute those glasses to people who need them in developing countries. Specsavers Ópticas and the Lions Club share the same goal – to end avoidable blindness and improve people’s vision, by ensuring everyone has access to glasses. On the Costa Blanca, the six Specsavers Ópticas stores are working with their local Lions Clubs and have made agreements with the Calpe and Benissa Lions, the Benidorm Lions and the Elche Lions Club, to collect unwanted glasses and put them to good use. Specsavers Ópticas customers donate their old glasses at the store and these are picked up by Lions Club volunteers, then sent to the Melvin Jones glasses recycling centre

near Alicante. At the centre, they clean, repair and sort the glasses into the different prescriptions and then send the glasses to where they can be used again. They send around 100,000 pairs of glasses to over 30 countries each year, predominantly in Latin America, Africa and Asia. “We take it for granted that we can correct our vision with a pair of glasses if our sight is bad” explained Francisco Jurado Director of Specsavers Ópticas Guardamar, Torrevieja and La Zenia, “but in many parts of the world people don’t have that luxury and poor eye sight can make life very difficult for vulnerable people. Having a pair of glasses can really change someone’s life, by allowing them to return to work, or to continue their studies. This is why we are delighted to renew our agreement with the Lions Club to donate unwanted glasses and put them to good use.”

The Director of Melvin Jones glasses recycling centre, Antonio Sansano, joined Gemma Rodriguez from Elche Lions Club to collect over 1,000 glasses which were donated

by Specsavers Ópticas customers in Torrevieja and Guardamar del Segura in December and Carole Saunders from Calpe and Benissa Lions picked up a further ten boxes of glasses

from Specsavers Ópticas in Javea and Calpe. During these collections, the Directors and the charity pledged to work together to ensure more people in developing countries have access to the glasses they so desperately need. Gemma Rodriguez of the Elche Lions Club commented, “collaborations like these are so important to improve the life of millions of people, who are unable to lead a full life, as they can’t afford a pair of glasses. We aim to collect as many glasses as possible and work alongside charities and groups who make sure the glasses reach those who really need them.” You can drop your unwanted glasses off at any of the six Specsavers Ópticas stores on the Costa Blanca; in Calpe, Javea, Benidorm, Torrevieja, Guardamar and the new store in La Zenia. Find your nearest store by visiting www.specsavers.es

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History close to the surface WORKS in Denia to lay gas pipes on Calle Pare Pere has uncovered a 900 year old Islamic wall, just 30 centimetres below the road surface. When excavating historically sensitive areas companies are obliged to have an archaeologist with them and the professional who had that role, Silvia Ruiz, spotted the wall shortly after the works had started. The structure goes back to the origins of Denia from the 12th century Almohad period and is 1.70 meters wide and built of large masonry blocks

by Simon Russell

held together with mud and brick, an early form of concrete. Although archaeologists knew that there was a good chance that the wall was still intact in this part of the city this is the first fragment uncovered and would have marked the perimeter of the old medina, or walled city. It is now hoped further fragments can be found while it is likely that the Moorish cemetery is also close by as it would usually have been located just outside the city walls.

Archaeologist Silvia Ruiz with the uncovered ancient wall.

eSports comes to Alicante ONE of the fastest growing sectors of the leisure industry is eSports, competitive online gaming that has taken off around the world and has even been linked to inclusion in the Olympic Games. Alicante has now opened it’s first eSports venue, the Zeta Centre on Avenida Salamanca. The two storey centre is described as a high performance

Traffickers nabbed

A COMPLAINT from a Moroccan youngster to the Guardia Civil in San Pedro del Pinatar, has led to the arrest of five people accused of being involved in a child trafficking gang. The five were arrested in the southern port city of Cádiz, after a joint operation between the Guardia in Murcia and Cádiz. Operation Nursery was launched in August after the Moroccan met with Guardia officers in San Pedro. The group would target

by Alex Trelinski

youngsters that were shipped in illegally to Spain, and had already been detained at a government centre at La Linea, just across the border from Gibraltar. The centre allowed people to come and go, and gang members would approach residents with offers of being able to “get them home” and to “give them everything they needed”. Victims, like the young Moroccan were then taken to a

large isolated building in Pueblo Real and kept in poor conditions, and then transferred to various areas of Spain including Murcia City, Madrid, and Barcelona. The gang would make contact with the parents of the youngsters and ask for payments of up to 500 euros for them to be “released”. No details about those arrested have been made public, but they are being charged with a string of offences including illegal detention as well as crimes against public health and foreign nationals.

The Guardia Civil swoop in Cádiz.

facility and includes state of the art gaming consoles and PCs with gadgetry such as liquid cooling, Geforce graphic cards, and 240 Hz monitors. An announcement is expected shortly about an international team who will be using the Zeta Centre as a base for their training, further boosting the profile of the new operation.

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BARONÂ´S PRISON RETURN by Alex Trelinski

A WELL-KNOWN drug baron and several members of his family have been jailed this week. A court in Pontevedra, in the northwestern Galicia region, jailed Sito Minanco for four years and fined him six million euros for laundering drug money via an estate agency. Four other defendants -- his ex-wife, his eldest daughter, a former sister-in-law and a business associate -- all received the same sentence. Minanco, real name Jose Ramon Prado Bugallo, is one of SpainÂ´s most notorious drug traffickers, having been twice convicted and jailed in the past, spending 17 years behind bars. From the 1980s onwards Minanco, now 63, built up his empire in Galicia and the trial dealt with allegations dating as far back as 1988. When police arrested him a year ago in the southern city of Algericas, he was still on parole from his last conviction. Investigators said he was trying to get back into the cocaine trade that made him a millionaire.

Minanco at the appearing at the court.

Cut-throat drama

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TWO police officers in Valencia City are being praised after saving the life of a young man who had cut his throat in an apparent suicide attempt. The incident took place

Kidnap and rape

TWO MEN from Orihuela and Murcia have been arrested for kidnapping and raping a woman, who has learning difficulties. The victim from the Alicante Province-Murcia border town of Santomera told the Guardia Civil that she was outside her home throwing away some rubbish, when she spotted a male

by Simon Russell

last Thursday night after a distraught woman rang the National Police to say her son had cut his throat and was bleeding badly. Two

agents were first on the scene at the cities beach area and found the man on the sofa, bleeding profusely from a neck wound. He was very pale and shivering; while urgent medical assistance was requested the officers blocked the wound with a sterile gauze and managed to staunch the flow of blood. When the ambulance arrived the 20 year old was transferred to hospital where doctors said that the police action had probably saved his life. Sources close to the case say that the man may have consumed a synthetic drug which can trigger delusions and hallucinations.

A Guardia officer with one of the detainees.

by Alex Trelinski

friend. He suggested that they go for a quick drink, and when she got into his car, he snatched her mobile phone, and drove her against her will to Orihuela City, where she was taken to a home occupied by another man. The incident took place on

Wednesday January 17th and the woman was apparently drugged and stayed in Orihuela until the Sunday morning, when she managed to escape from the house and attracted the attention of a passing motorist. A medical examination at a hospital in Murcia City suggested that the woman had been sexually assaulted.

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BIG POPPY SUCCESS

LAST YEAR´S Poppy Appeal organised across the Costa Blanca and the Murcia region by the Royal British Legion Spain, District North, saw just over 176 thousand euros in donations, an impressive rise of seven thousand euros on the 2017 total. The figure was announced by Robin Hargrave, at the RBL´s annual conference in Alicante, and it was the final declaration for Robin as the district´s appeal co-ordinator, a role that

Pedestrian motorway death by Matthew Richards

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he was held since 2011. He´s the president of the RBL branch at Gran Alacant and La Marina, which won the Poppy Appeal award, whilst the RBL branch at Gandia won the recruitment and retention award. The subject of membership was a key discussion point at the meeting, with the RBL calling for more members and volunteers.

Robin Hargrave with the 2018 Poppy Appeal total.

Happy ending to missing yacht saga

A Spanish ocean rescue boat

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THREE Alicante residents who chartered a yacht in the Balearics and had not been heard of since 5 January have turned up safe and sound in Italy. The three rented the vessel in Palma de Mallorca and the son of one of them reported them missing after not hearing from his father or his companions for several days. However after being missing for almost a fortnight the boat was confirmed as being docked at a port in

by Simon Russell

southern Sicily. Apparently the crew got caught out in stormy weather, forcing them to make the unplanned detour after the main mast broke. There had been an extensive search for the vessel that involved several Mediterranean countries until the vessel was found. It has not been disclosed at this time why they were not in radio or phone contact with anyone.

POLICE are investigating why an 84 year old man was walking along the A-7 motorway near Elche, an act which ended in him being fatally struck by a car. The accident happened at kilometre 518 on Sunday afternoon when the man wandered into the traffic lane and was hit by a VW Golf heading in the Alicante direction, killing the pensioner instantly. As well as the fatality a 33 year old woman suffered hand injuries and a 34 year old man had various injuries while they also needed to be treated for shock. The pair were both transferred to Vinalopo hospital (Elche).

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FAREWELL JULEN by Alex Trelinski

A TODDLER found dead at the bottom of a deep well in the Malaga area after a massive rescue operation was on Sunday buried next to his brother. Two-year-old Julen Rosello was interred alongside his brother Oliver who died in 2017 aged three after suffering cardiac problems. A crowd at the entrance to the cemetery in Malaga applauded as the little boy’s family arrived for the burial. The accident on January 13th sparked a nearly twoweek operation to try to locate Julen in the borehole that had been sunk illegally.

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Despite hopes he might be found alive, rescuers eventually found his body early on Saturday morning. Rescuers in the town of Totalan were not able to get to Julen via the well he fell down because it was blocked by a layer of earth, sand and stones believed to have Julen´s parents at Sunday´s funeral. been dislodged when he tumbled machines, they decided to dig A post-mortem found Julen in. a vertical shaft parallel to the died on the same day he After unsuccessfully trying well and then dig a four-metre fell from a “traumatic brain to suck up the blockage using tunnel to join both channels. injury”.

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TWO Valenciano men were killed in separate industrial accidents this week, one in Catalonia and the other in the Balearic Islands. One of them died after an excavator which was being unloaded from a truck in a factory near Tarragona fell on him

The airline and the unions are working on a collective labour agreement which they both hope to conclude on or before April 30th, according to Ryanair management. Unions representing the cabin crew in Spain had called off a series of strikes last month after reaching a preliminary agreement on contracts.

Institute said on Tuesday there were 462,400 less people unemployed in Spain by the end of last year. Unemployment reached a high of 27 per cent in 2013, and the Institute says 566,200 more people were employed in Spain last year, the biggest annual increase since 2006.

Ryanair cabin crew at work.

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crushing him to death instantly. He has been confirmed as a 54 year old Spanish national and resident of Valencia. The second tragedy occurred in Mallorca after a 45 year old man

fell about five metres when undertaking some reformation work at Palma airport. Emergency services were called but he was declared dead at the scene. He was also from Valencia but lived with his partner in Palma. Both incidents are under investigation.

Compensation for blinded baby by Simon Russell

THE Valencian Superior Court has awarded €6,000 to the parents of a baby who lost the sight in one eye after surgical errors in Alicante General Hospital. The child was born with a congenital cataract and the decision was taken to operate. However the retina was not properly reattached and once the problem was identified it was too late for corrective surgery. The original compensation claim had been for €100,000 but the court took into account the inherent risks in this type of surgery and the eventual €6,000 payout was awarded for moral damages.

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SPAIN´S jobless rate dropped to 14.45 per cent in 2018, which is the lowest number for a decade. The National Statistics

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Reliving the Titanic ALICANTE’S Culture Councillor said that she is confident that the new exhibition for the city announced this week will break visitor records for such an event. “Titanic:The Reconstruction” is to run in La Lonja from 22 May right through until 10 November, meaning it will be able to draw in summer tourists looking for a change from the beach as well as local residents. The centrpiece is a 12 metre long, 4.20 metre high reconstruction of the ill fated vessel while the exhibition itself will fill La Lonja’s spacious halls. The event is being run by the Titanic Foundation and has already visited several other cities in Spain with great success.

by Simon Russell

There are over 70 pieces on show, many of them from the original ship. These include a Brush D.24 motorcar from 1909 that was due to be shipped on the Titanic but did not travel, and is generally recognised as the oldest functioning car in the world. This exhibition follows on from the hugely successful “Van Gogh Alive” multi media event at La Lonja which over 60,000 people saw. Culture Councillor Maria Padilla said this showed the cities continued commitment to bring world class cultural events to Alicante, based in a space that had been abandoned for 30 years.

The huge replica of the Titanic that will be on show in Alicante from May.

Man threatened to kill police A man who was arrested in Xativa (Valencia) for threatening to kill his female neighbour has almost certainly compounded his crime by also threatening to kill the police officers who had detained him. He first approached his neighbour accusing her of making noise at night, then made crude remarks

by Simon Russell

and threatened her. She was concerned enough to call the police; before they arrived the man returned and said he would kill her if she contacted the authorities. The police arrived at the scene shortly after and the defendant refused to co-operate or even open

his door. When they did gain entrance the man became aggressive and was arrested for this reason. Once in the police holding cell he allegedly shouted “xxxxing cops, I’ll find you in the street and kill you one by one”. The detainee, a Spaniard, has a lengthy police record said the authorities.

Cat killer arrested

AN escalating dispute between two neighbours in Benidorm has led to a man being charged for allegedly shooting one cat and wounding another. The dispute centred around the cats which the 41 year old detainee

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said were continually entering his property. The Dutch owner of the cats found one creature dead earlier this month and another hurt; he contacted an animal association

saying he suspected his neighbour and an official complaint was then made to the police. They decided to charge a Russian national with animal abuse and have confiscated an air-gun as possible evidence.

Muggles also welcome to Harry Potter show! VALENCIA’S City of Arts and Sciences is in talks to host “Harry Potter: The Exhibition”, possibly as early as April this year. The hugely successful event inspired by the boy wizard and endorsed by his creator JK Rowling has been on a world tour that has taken in Chicago, Boston, Toronto, Singapore, New York Sydney, Paris and Tokyo. It’s most recent stop has been Madrid where 150,000 people saw the exhibition and tickets were regularly sold out. It is billed as a “magical and interactive experience” that is just like being at Hogwarts (the wizarding school) for muggles (non-wizards). Locations from the film

by Simon Russell

have been painstakingly recreated including dormitories, laboratories and classrooms while original props, costumes

and creatures are on display. The interactive elements include playing Quidditch, entering Hagrid’s cabin in the woods and taking part in Herbology classes.

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Killed by her own car

POLICE have confirmed the death of a 54 year old woman who was run over by her own car on the ramp of her garage in Alicante City. The incident happened on Monday when she left the vehicle to open the garage door at around lunchtime. An investigation has been opened but the police think that

by Alex Trelinski

THE speed limit on most of the Valencian Communities roads that were previously 100 kmph has been reduced to 90 kmph from this week. The changes came into effect from 29 January and effects the National (N) roads in the Community, that is the N-332,

N-330, N-420, N-234, N-225 and N-340. Two thirds of the fatal accidents across Valencia last year were on these type of roads with speed being a major factor, both in causing accidents and increasing the risk of death or serious injury, promoting the change.

The last 100kph sign to be changed comes down.

Pensioner dies after residence fire

AN 83 year old woman has died in a fall that coincided with a fire at the care home where she was a resident. The incident began at around 11pm last Sunday after the emergency services were called out to a fire at the property located on Alicanteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Calle Juan XXIII. The fire had started in the room of one of the residents and

by Alex Trelinski

when investigating this the fire crew found the body of the woman on a lower balcony of the building. They believe she fell from the eighth floor where the fire had been located and lived in the room where the blaze started. An investigation has been

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opened and the police say they are not ruling anything out at this stage, including suicide. The same care centre had to be completely evacuated three years ago after a fire which was later found to have been started by a cigarette butt. There are no reports of any other casualties or injuries in this latest incident.

Alicante fire station engines.

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she probably forget to apply the carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handbrake which then rolled down the ramp, trapping her underneath after striking her from behind. A firecrew, local police and health team were called out but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Stop those snails! TWO men have been arrested in northern Valencia after being unable to prove how they had come by the 100 kilos of snails they were transporting. The pair were stopped in Burriana by the Citizens Service unit of the Autonomous Police which has been tasked with cracking down on the theft of flora and fauna across Valencia. The men had five 20 kilo mesh bags

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of snails, many of which were identified as Helix aspersa, a protected species found around Cheste. The police had reason to believe the snails had been illegally harvested from natural parks for onward sale. The men are awaiting charges while the snails have been returned unharmed to their natural environment.

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Bats to battle bugs CULLERA, in the province of Valencia. is introducing a novel way to control the town’s mosquito population - bats. The Environment Department approved project involves the installation of nesting boxes in various key areas to encourage the bats. Hugo Font, who is in charge of the project, states that natural biodiversity is an effective and environmentally friendly way of controlling pests such

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as mosquitoes. Each bat can feed on up to 3,000 bugs a night and if the boxes are placed in areas where the creatures are a problem, such as marshes, orchards and industrial estates, they will become the main food source for them. Local bat colonies have also been in decline and this is another way of protecting them.

Wells to be covered

FOLLOWING on from the tragic death of toddler Julen, who fell down a borehole in Andalucia, Denia’s Environment Councillor Josep Crespo has confirmed that a number of wells on the Montgo Natural Park are to be covered. The wells have historical significance, having been built for a major agricultural settlement almost a century ago. Cami de la Colonia was originally built as an access road for the colony and although

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long abandoned some of the farm buildings and houses are still standing, including the wells. However in light of the recent tragedy locals have taken to social media to express concerns about the dangers of the deep and narrow holes. The announcement by Denia council was made the same day a man and his dog died after falling down a well in Malaga.

Triple trouble

One of the nesting boxes after installation.

A driver in Catalonia is facing a number of charges after being caught drunk driving in a car that was on fire while he had no licence. The incident happened in Reus at the weekend when police saw the blazing car being driven along a main road at about 7am. The driver finally noticed his car was on fire and stopped the vehicle then tried to extinguish the flames with his hands, unsurprisingly suffering burns.

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The police wisely intervened at this stage and put out the fire using the patrol car’s extinguisher. They then breath tested the man who failed, while further enquiries showed he had no licence or insurance for the vehicle. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment on his burns and later charged with several traffic offences.

One of the open wells in the Montgo Natural Park.

Deep sea robot A Valencian university has received a sizeable grant to allow it to move forward on research and development work on a revolutionary undersea robot. Castellon’s Jaume I University has been awarded about €850,000 from the Generalitat for their robotic research and underwater technology project. This has already

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developed a device that can be used for marine salvage and the recovery of black boxes from submerged crafts. They had previously been collaborating with the University of Girona on the project, which was receiving far more funding until now.

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Kidnappers arrested POLICE have arrested four men in their forties accused of kidnapping a man and threatening to kill him unless his family paid a ransom demand. The victim was snatched and taken to an Alicante hotel room then threatened at gunpoint. He was forced to call his brother, who lives in Toledo, asking for a sum of €10,000 but not able to explain what the money was for. The brother was suspicious and reported the incident to the Toledo National Police.

They had been able to determine that the victim was in an Alicante hotel but when their local colleagues went there the man had left, along with his kidnappers. They were able to trace him to San Juan after an extensive search and arrested the man he was with on suspicion of kidnapping. After speaking to the victim they arrested two other suspects and this week a fourth man was detained in Malaga. It is believed that the man who was kidnapped knew his captors and owed them money.

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Four months in jail accidental arsonist A man who set a fire on his smallholding to burn tree prunings was prosecuted after the flames quickly spread, destroying a large area of a natural park in the Castellon province of Valencia. The incident happened in the summer of 2012 and affected 14 hectares of the Sierra de Espadan while taking two days to be extinguished. Despite the crime being

POLICE were able to easily catch a burglar who had broken into a Benidorm bar after a security firm alerted them to the incident after CCTV showed a man breaking a window. The police arrived at the scene and kept some officers outside in case the thief

Alcohol slur on former PM

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unintentional the Castellon court heard that the 54 year old was extremely reckless in his actions and sentenced him to four months in jail and a fine of €60,000, much of this payable to other smallholders whose land was damaged in the blaze. The case has been subject to various retrials and appeals but this ruling is final.

Caught in the act

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Frequent flyer. PM Sanchez on his taxpayer funded private plane.

SPAIN’S relatively new Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has taken some criticism for his seeming love of travel, much of it at taxpayer’s expense. Probably the most notorious example was last year when he took the private presidential plane to Valencia’s Benicassim music festival, something the PM justified saying the visit was official business, although he still made plenty of time to catch some of his favourite acts. His PSOE party have now hit back at critics

by Simon Russell

saying that former PM Mariano Rajoy did just as much travelling as Mr Sanchez but “with extra supplies of wine and whisky” for foreign trips. This followed on from Rajoy’s PP party calling Sanchez’ travel costs “an insulting spectacle of power”. The Prime Minister has trips to Central America, Mexico and the Dominican Republic lined up for this week, ostensibly to address the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.

by Simon Russell

made a run for it. Other agents entered the bar and after a search found the man hiding in a cupboard. He was identified as a 43 year old Somali national who has been previously arrested 11 times for similar incidents.

Innocent ad attracts unwanted advances

THE Minister of Education has weighed into a debate about the perils of social media after an 18 year old University of Alicante student posted a request for teaching work on a website and was bombarded with sexual advances from strangers. The teenager was looking to supplement her studies with private teaching work or childcare but clearly some men took this the wrong way, although her advert seemed quite clear. She started receiving

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calls and messages about nude modelling, filming pornography and paid sex. The young woman is studying to be a children’s teacher and again made these qualifications clear. After taking to Twitter to share these advances there was a groundswell of support in her favour. This included from Vicent Marza, the Education Minister, saying that society needed to change fundamentally and many men in particular.

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Business & Finance

No IKEA any time soon

THE long vaunted plans to build an Ikea superstore in Alicante seem to have been put firmly on the back burner according to local politicians, both those for and against the idea. The recent opening of an Ikea “click and collect” in La Nucia facility means that the Swedish flat pack giants are happy that the area is adequately covered, at least for the time being. The proposal had become something of a political football, with

by Simon Russell

those for the new store talking about the 250 million Euro investment and up to 4,000 new jobs while those against pointed out the impact on both the environment and small local retailers. Supporters concede that La Nucia has “won the battle” by quietly opening the new collect only outlet while politicians argued about the pros and cons of the new store.

Minister to visit Billion

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SPAIN’S Minister of Industry, Reyes Maroto, is set to visit Valencia’s Ford car factory on February 9, a few days prior to a planned visit by Ford’s senior European management team. She has said she wants to see first-hand what the situation is at the plant which is fearing cutbacks or even closure.

by Simon Russell

Ford recently announced a major restructuring of its European operations and their executive team are visiting all their major plants in Europe before making an announcement about their future on the continent, probably between April and June.

Talks British nationals who have retired to EU countries including Spain will no longer have their healthcare covered by the National Health Service in the event of a Brexit no deal, the UK government has said in a chilling contingency note that appeared this week. The government says it is

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The factory, at Almussafes just outside Valencia City, employs around 7,000 people who in turn create an estimated five external jobs each. It accounts for over 8% of the Valencian Communities economic output and a closure or major cutback could have a devastating effect on the region.

The Castor warehouse platform.

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seeking bilateral deals with other EU countries on the continuation of healthcare but so far none have been arranged, though the Spanish government has pledged to maintain British expat health cover and general rights in the extreme case of a no-deal Brexit.

Only last week, both governments signed a voting rights deal, and a Royal Decree over general British residency rights is expected to appear before the Spanish parliament this month as a defacto insurance policy in case of a no-deal Brexit. Pensioners who have paid in to the national insurance system for the qualifying number of years currently benefit from the “S1” reciprocal healthcare rules if they retire in the EU, EEA countries or Switzerland. An S1 certificate is available

to anyone in receipt of a state pension, and to some workers who are sent abroad on a temporary basis by their UK employers. The UK government stated in a little-publicised no-deal technical notice published this week: “An S1 certificate helps you and your dependents access healthcare in the EU/ EEA country where you live. If you have an S1 certificate, it will be valid until 29 March 2019. “After this date, the certificate may not be valid, depending on decisions by member states.” The technical notice goes to the extreme of advising retirees to investigate taking up private healthcare in the country they now reside, with Spain fortunately appearing to be one of the very few EU nations to offer reassurance to British expats that nothing will change if the worst comes to the worst come the end of March.

A controversial natural gas storage facility off the coast of Valencia looks set to close after an announcement this week by the Minister of Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera. The Castor warehouse is located 21 kilometres off the Castellon coast, close to a large natural gas deposit. However the process of injecting gas into the

facility has been blamed for around 500 earthquakes in the area, contributing to it’s closure in 2016 only three years after opening. Ms Ribera said “If we knew what we know now (regarding technology) the facility would not have been built”. The project has been dogged with controversy and has cost the government over a billion Euros according to some estimates.

Holding on to health staff

The UK, no longer attracting Spanish nurses.

A report from the Valencian Health Ministry has said that Brexit is almost certainly the reason why Spanish nursing staff have all but stopped moving to the UK to find work. 2014 saw 67 staff leave the region to find work in Britain, a figure that rose to 76 the following year. However in 2016, the year the UK voted to leave Europe,

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this dropped sharply to 28. In 2017 the figure was 22 and last year only three nurses made the move. While many of the staff will be opting to stay in Spain, especially as the recession has ended, others are choosing to move to wealthier EU countries such as Germany.

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Business & Finance

Smart Investing As we are all now painfully aware, investing over the last year has become more and more challenging, we have become complacent and assumed that investments will always yield positive returns year on year (all be it small in some cases), but with the volatile times we now live in this is not the case and in 2018 we saw a doubledigit fall in most Market indices - some impossible to hedge against. In 2019 this volatility is likely to continue, we have economic forces at play, there is a slowdown in global growth with even Germany now on the brink of a recession. We have political volatility, something that

no one can hedge against. Brexit in the UK has meant that UK companies have put expansion and spending on hold as they are craving certainty before they move. This means UK equities are undervalued and represent excellent value so if and when Brexit is resolved then these values will rise. You have the US government shutdown and Chinese trade war. You have the French and Italian problems. We still have historically low interest rates across the Western world in the EU - it is still Zero. So whilst we hope 2019 will not be as bad as 2018, we fully expect that if there is any growth in investments it will be very low.

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TENERIFE by Yvonne Hollywood, Worldwide Horizons

The largest of the Canary Islands with all-round sunny temperatures, there are direct flights to Tenerife 3-4 times a week from Alicante. If your destination is a cruise from the north of the island or a holiday in the areas of Puerto de la Cruz or Santa Cruz, these flights are perfect as they land in the North of the island, meaning transfer time is around 15-20 minutes.

Heading south, we encounter the more p o p u l a r areas of Costa Adeje, Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos, almost all of which are joined by a long coastal path, a large part of which is served by numerous bars and restaurants on one side, and stretches of black volcanic sand beaches on the other. It is wise to ensure that your package holiday includes transfers from the North to the South, as they can be a costly addition if not.

Take care when choosing your accommodation. Playa de las Americas is well known for its party atmosphere with places open late into the night, whereas Costa Adeje, close enough for walking distance, offers some respite from the party atmosphere. For those who prefer less exercise in their daily regime, however, you would be well to avoid â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;heart attack hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, known for the steep incline between beach and hotels. Make sure you check! Los Cristianos is a quieter area further south, with fewer hotels

although there are still plenty of bars, shops and restaurants to help you enjoy your time. All of the areas are linked and offer public transport. An important consideration when choosing your hotel is that this is a family destination, and of course, a hugely Spanish destination. So if you are in search of peace and quiet, consider one of the many adults-only hotels. If, however, you are a family looking for a resort which offers everything, one of the best new resorts to open is in

the San Miguel de Abona area next to the golf Courses. The new Fantasia Bahia Principe opened its doors in November and offers a whole new level of allinclusive family entertainment. A mix of 5* Resort and Disney-like entertainment, this resort is sure to be a hit. Regardless of where you stay, Tenerife offers year-round activities for all ages. So if you have a passion for golf, soaking up the sun, enjoying the thrills of the enormous water park or visiting the Volcanic National Park of Teide, you are sure to not be disappointed.

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Before I moved to Spain a decade ago, a dentist friend of mine would quote chapter and verse at me over why so few NHS dentists were left, because of the poor fees that they got. Life seems to have got even worse in the intervening years, as a man pulled out one of his own teeth after waiting more than 18 months to find an NHS dentist. David Woodhouse, 62, said he had been unable to get a spot at a surgery near his home in Truro,

Cornwall. And after waiting for more than a year, said the pain became too much to leave. The engineer said: ‘I had a loose one and it was causing me a little bit of pain, so I got the needle-nose pliers and out it came.’ Healthwatch Cornwall, the county’s health watchdog said some people had been waiting more than three years to register with a dentist. So much for experts bleating on about proper dental health if nobody can afford it in the first place!

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take her down!

Disgraced MP Fio na Onasanya has been jai led for three months for lyi police to avoid a spe ng to eding ticket. The Labour MP Peterborough was foufor guilty of perverting the nd court of justice following a ret in December, and is the rial female MP ever to be jai first led Parliamentary rules . require the removal of an MP who is jailed for 12 months or more. But if the sentence is less than that a recall petition can force a by-election if it is

signed by more than 10 cent of the electorate in per the Cambridgeshire seat. Let´s hope they because she can hardly do her job behind bars, do has been proved to be a and which some cynics would liar, say would be a word that cou easily be applied to ma ld ny of her colleagues.

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World News

Missing toddler “saved by bear”

World’s loneliest duck quacks his last

Trevor the Duck. RIP.

Bear necessities? Safe and well, little Casey Hathaway.

A missing child story that had a happy ending took another twist as the three year said he had been looked after by wild bears during his ordeal. Casey Hathaway went missing after playing in his grandmothers back garden in North Carolina last week. The garden backs onto thick woodland and a search started there after Casey had been reported missing. However this was hampered by sub-zero conditions, heavy rain and strong winds which became so serious the search was called off by officials for the safety of those involved.

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The search resumed in daylight but again without any signs of the toddler while the weather remained atrocious. However on day three someone walking in the woods called in saying they thought they had heard a child crying out. Searchers focused on the area and found Casey huddled in a bed of of thorns, wet, dehydrated and cold but miraculously otherwise fine. Although the authorities felt it was too soon to speak formally to the child about his

ordeal he did volunteer one piece of information - he had made friends with a bear who had looked after him. Many people, including animal behavioural experts are sceptical about this, saying it would be unprecedented for a wild bear. Supporters of the account point out that there is a large population of brown bears in the woods and it is difficult to see how an 11 kilo toddler could survive those conditions for three days without some form of help. The truth is we probably never will know the truth, but you can’t escape that the story had a happy ending, bear or no bear.

SAD news in the world of ducks as Trevor, a mallard dubbed the planet’s loneliest bird after becoming stranded on a remote Pacific island, died this week. He somehow ended up on the remote island of Niue which has no mallards or indeed ducks of any kind. He was found on the island after a major storm and it was thought he was blown badly off course, over 2,000 kilometres away from his probable destination of New Zealand. Trevor decided to make a go of it on Niue, which has a population of about 1,600 and is popular with tourists due to its pristine beaches

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and diving. What it doesn’t have unfortunately is any rivers, streams or lakes so Trevor decided to make a large roadside puddle his home. He became popular with locals and the local fire brigade even ensured his puddle was kept topped up. While he didn’t have any other ducks within several hundred miles he did make good friends with a local chicken apparently. There had been talks of flying in a companion for Trevor but sadly he died this week, a long way from home.

Trouble brewing in South America

Blanket of despair

Nicolas Maduro (front centre) with his defence minister (right).

THE ongoing problem with toxic smog hanging over Bangkok has got so bad that the Thai city has ordered the closure of the cities 450 schools for safety reasons. The smog cloud has been present for several weeks with traffic fumes and factory pollution being the most likely cause. While authorities try to fight the problem, most shops have run out of face masks that worried residents have taken to using. People have been advised to stay indoors as much as possible and avoid activities such as jogging. Cloud seeding used to trigger rainfall, and

drones which drop sugar solutions to help clear the air, have both been deployed to little effect. While the problem is not as bad as places such as New Delhi or parts of China, Bangkok regards itself as very much a “first world” city. There are concerns that both tourism and the financial trading centre, sectors heavily dependent on foreigners, will be badly hit if the smog continues to form a visible pall over the city. Heavy rain is the most sure-fire cure to the issue, prompting many locals to take to temples and churches praying for the downfall of the wet stuff.

AFTER one of the most turbulent weeks in the countries recent history, many think Venezuela may be on the brink of civil war, with some speculating that this could spread across other volatile South American states. Current president Nicolas Maduro first took power in 2013 and was re-elected earlier this month in an election that many countries judged to be illegitimate. In light of this opposition leader Juan Guaido swore himself in as interim president, a move that is starting to carry weight as many countries, including the US, have recognised him as the “official” leader. With echoes of past USA and South America relations, Maduro is

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a socialist and many believe it is the long-standing American fear of left wingers in the region that have been behind their support of centre-right figure Guaido. The next big question is who will the Venezuelan military throw their weight behind, with the smart money being on Maduro although this is far from clear cut. One further concern is that Brazil has recently elected a belligerent far-right president who may be willing to put their considerable military strength behind a coup to unseat socialist Maduro, something that could ultimately lead to hugely bloody conflict in central South America.

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It’s blossom time again Almond blossom in the Alcalali area last year.

Film Fair at Fitur Ximo Puig (centre right) and Mayor Arques unveil the new poster for the l’Alfas del Pi Film Festival.

THE almond blossom that starts to appear this time of year is both an early indicator that spring is not too far away and a beautiful sight in its own right. One of the best places to view this is the inland Marina Alta town of Alcalalí and for the fourth year in a row, it is hosting the Feslali festival. The event runs from the 2nd to 24th of February and while it revolves around the famous blossoms there is plenty for everyone to do in a packed programme of events. One of the highlights for many will be the tapas route this Saturday (2 February) in Plaza Ayuntamiento from midday with almond infused dishes featuring strongly. Each weekend has a

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scheduled activity including a Photo Marathon, an almond dessert and sweet contest plus planned walks and cycle routes in the area. During the final weekend of the festival, there is a Crafts and Eco Fair with over 25 stalls expected to be in place and various other activities to watch or participate in over the two days. For more details go to www. alcalaliturismo.com or visit the tourist office. If you are planning to visit from outside of Alcalalí it would be advisable to check if the schedule is altered due to circumstances such as poor weather.

dishes featuring strongly. Each weekend has a scheduled activity including a Photo Marathon, an almond dessert and sweet contest plus planned walks and cycle routes in the area. During the final weekend of the festival, there is a Crafts and Eco Fair with over 25 stalls expected to be in place and various other activities to watch or participate in over the two days. For more details go to www.alcalaliturismo. com or visit the tourist office. If you are planning to visit from outside of Alcalalí it would be advisable to check if the schedule is altered due to circumstances such as poor weather.

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Local - News & Community

Town plans on view

PENDING infrastructure plans for Javea have been put on public display and are also available online until 21 February. About 200,000 square metres extra of land are set to be marked as protected including on the Montgo hillside, Cansalades and the Creu Armella area, partly due to the risk of flooding if the land was developed. The Rebaldi and Capsades areas are to be reclassified from forestry to agriculturally protected land while Villes al Vent and La Maquetona are to be rezoned as urbanised land. There are various other proposals in the documentation while the Town Hall has also been holding public meetings to discuss the plans. To see the documentation you can go to the Casa de la Cultura, the Technical Office or www.ajxabia.org

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Postbag It was interesting to read last week´s letter about dog mess and authorities not really doing anything practical about it. I think that actually it is down to all of us to express a view when they see an irresponsible dog owner not doing any cleaning up. Last year, my pet did his business in a road gutter right in front of car that was about to pull away. With poop bag in hand, I withdrew because the car was rather close and I wanted it to drive off before I did the cleaning-up. Surprisingly, the male motorist got out and berated me loudly for not picking up the mess, but I explained to him my thought process and he calmed down. He still waited for me to get my bag out and clean up though, before he drove off.

The town plans on display.

Library on the move

THE transfer of books and other materials currently housed in Denia’s main library has started as it moves sites from the Casa de la Cultura to Calle San Jose. The facility will be closed until the 9th February when the new building is inaugurated. However, there will still be two study areas available over that

period in the Casa de la Cultura while if you have books to return over this period they can be dropped off at the buildings information desk. When the library re-opens it’s hours will be 8.30am until 9 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 1.30 on Saturdays, except for the summer months when the timetable will be altered.

Clubs, Charities & Events

FOOD BANK DONATION Last week Marilyn & Peter of CHUMS

(friends of charity) went shopping with Ana and her assistant from La Nucia to the supermarket of their choice and bought just under 650 euros worth of food essentials which was then taken by a truck back to the La Nucia Food Bank cold store. We are a small friendly fully registered charity that has been going for just over three years and we have raised just over 1350 euros. We would like to thank all our generous members and friends for their continuous support, we couldn’t do it without them. If you would like to join us or would like further information please ring Marilyn on 965 864 394.

CANTORES SANCTIS DIEBUS

16th COSTA BLANCA TOUR, FEBRUARY 2019 This Salisbury-based Chamber Choir will again be giving concerts in the Jávea-Moraira area over the weekend of 15th/16th/17th February. The choir, founded over forty years ago, specialises in English and Spanish sacred music of the Renaissance – the ‘Golden Age’. The choir is directed by Nicholas Hale Concert details and contacts as below: Friday 15th February, 6 p.m. for 6.30, Ermita de Sant Josep, La Fustera (on the CV 745, just off the Calpe-Moraira coast road at the 6 km post). Tickets are €10 and include wine or juice on arrival; they may be reserved by contacting Martin Bentley (96 574 4657; 671 152933; martinbentley1@ gmail.com). The concert is in aid of the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy, Cáritas, and Gandía men’s hospice. Saturday 16th February, 5 p.m., Loreto church (the fishermen’s church), Jávea port. Entry is

free, with a retiring collection in aid of Cáritas. Further information from www. parroquiadelmar.org. Sunday 17th February, 9.45 a.m., Ermita del Popul (4 km on the JáveaJesús Pobre road, CV 735), sung Mass for the Anglican Chaplaincy (www. costablanca-anglicanchaplaincy.org) Each concert will contain about an hour’s music. The service will finish around 11 a.m. We shall sing works by Tallis, Byrd, Gibbons, Victoria, Guerrero, and their contemporaries. The buildings are noted for their favourable acoustics. Please contact Nicholas Hale for further information (689 549 266 ; thenicholashale@gmail.com ).

Good on him, but I suspect he would not have confronted a man as opposed to an elderly woman who fortunately had a decent knowledge of the Spanish language. Mary Stevens, Alicante. Seeing last week´s smiling photo of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo able to “pay his way” out of trouble with the Spanish tax man just shows the difference again between the rich and the rest of us. One slight overdraft hitch in a bank account or a tiny error in a tax return for us mere mortals, and we are treated as muck with lightning-bolts coming down from on high. It doesn´t matter whether it´s Spain or the UK, money will always continue to talk for the arrogant wealthy. Colin Smith, Benidorm.

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Marina Alta Model Railway Club We have a group meeting on the last Thursday of every month; the first one of 2019 will be at 2.30pm on 31st January in our clubroom in Teulada, where we have three 00 layouts and one N guage. We always welcome new members. For more details see mamrc.weebly.com or email mamrclub@gmail.com Trains can still be seen in Teulada but not at the station for trams to Benidorm and beyond. Tucked away in the back streets behind the ayuntamiento is the clubroom of Marina Alta Model Railway Club where a group of keen modellers w o r k regularly on their three layouts: a

digitally controlled 00 layout, a more traditional analogue controlled 00 layout and an N guage layout. Only the digital layout has scenery so far; work is very much in progress on the other two. Members meet as a group on the last Thursday of every month but are often in the clubroom working on the layouts at other times of the month. New members are always welcome; for more details see mamrc.weebly. com or email mamrclub@gmail. com

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Snacking with granny THE Portal de la Marina many of their food outlets. Shopping Centre is trying to Children accompanied by granny revive the Spanish tradition or granddad are entitled to a free of grandchildren and voucher which can be collected grandparents spending from the information more time together point. This can then be by offering free redeemed at any of the snacks from eight establishments taking part in the scheme for snacks or drinks ranging from coffee and a doughnut to ice cream or a sandwich. The offer runs until 8 February on each day the centre i s open.

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Local - News & Community

Wind fans car fire by Simon Russell

THE strong winds that battered the Marina Alta last week were blamed for a car fire in Javea that quickly got out of control. Fire-fighters were called out to the blaze in the Duanes area but when they arrived the gusty conditions had spread the blaze to three other cars parked nearby. Local Police had been the first service on the scene and battled the flames with a hose from the town’s cleaning company until the professionals arrived. Thankfully no-one was hurt in the incident.

Wheels on fire. Local police try to contain the blaze.

Agreement with air giant renewed

MAYOR Carlos Linares has confirmed that Teulada Moraira will be continuing its collaboration with Spain’s largest airline, Iberia. The municipality will continue to appear in the firm’s magazine Ronda Iberia which is read by an estimated 2 million people across 50 countries. The publication is present on

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all Iberia, Iberia Express and Air Nostrum flights as well as at 58 VIP lounges across the globe. This is the third year of the agreement which Mr Linares, who is also Tourism Councillor for Teulada Moraira, said targets exactly the right sector of potential visitors to the area.

Mayor Linares at the FITUR tourism fair where he confirmed the renewed collaboration with Iberia.

Motor-home madness? The inside of the Moli Covi.

ONDARA Town Council has confirmed they are planning to purchase the Moli Covi on behalf of the town, a local building with an important cultural and agricultural history. The purchase price has been agreed at €21,000 which includes a large plot of land

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and many original functioning items from the old mill. The plan is to convert the building to a property of local relevance which will then be opened up to the public.

Death of well known local

Catalina Montalban, well known and active Javea citizen.

CATALINA Quero Montalban, who was heavily involved in local associations and charities, died on 26 January at the age of 94 in her home town of Javea. Catalina was president of the town’s Housewives Association for 12 years and was also president of the Association against Cancer (AECC). She was widowed and left behind five children while she also had a daughter who predeceased her.

The Ibbotsons and the letter they have presented to the Town Hall in Calpe.

THE Spanish media have used the case of a British couple who have been coming to Calpe for 30 years in their motor-home as an example of how new by-laws concerning the vehicles have not been properly thought through. These ban the vehicles from parking on the town’s street overnight, something prompted by complaints from local residents. However the couple in question, the Ibbotsons, do not sleep overnight in their motor-home, choosing to park it up between journeys and stay in local accommodation, usually an apartment or hotel. While many take the view that caravanners add nothing to the local economy without even cleaning up behind themselves, the

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Ibbotsons clearly do not fit this profile. They rent local accommodation, eat regularly in local restaurants and visit nearby shops and markets. However they arrived in Calpe this winter, not knowing the laws had changed and were left abusive notes on their windscreen for parking on the road. The elderly couple are now being forced to park well away from their accommodation or pay for special parking places. They have complained to the Town Hall but fear it is falling on deaf ears and their 30 year love affair with Calpe and the Costa Blanca may be coming to an end.

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Health & Beauty

The top 5 supplements everyone should be taking in the new year

providing protection against Probiotics: inflammatory factors for Probiotics seem to be there’s no simpler way to stay your body. everywhere these days, from healthy and live better. But not the dairy aisle to grocery store just any multivitamin will do Fish oil: shelves. They balance the the job. The Recommended The EPA and DHA ratio of good-to-bad bacteria Dietary Allowances (RDAs) omega-3 fatty acids from in your intestines, and it’s most multivitamins provide fish oil promote heart health, not just about digestion. are only the minimal doses. support cognitive health and Probiotics help your overall To promote optimal health, inhibit inflammation, too. health, including immune a high-potency multivitamin Make sure the supplement health, and are becoming should be part of everyone’s you choose is made necessary as the good routine. with fresh, pure fish oil bacteria are under siege from concentrate with 1,400 mg of dietary and environmental Curcumin/turmeric: EPA and 1,000 mg of DHA changes in recent years. Turmeric has been used in for optimal health benefits. Look for supplements that India for thousands of years, only target the bad bacteria, and not just to give curry Coenzyme Q10: leaving the good bacteria in its yellow color. Turmeric CoQ10 is a potent your gut alone. helps inhibit inflammation antioxidant that has been With any dietary and is a strong antioxidant, called the ultimate heart- supplement, it’s wise to mostly due to the curcumin friendly supplement. But talk with your healthcare it contains. Scientists believe look carefully when you’re provider about what you’re managing inflammation plays choosing a supplement taking. And stick to the a key role in heart health, because there’s a slight recommended optimal cellular function, difference in the type of dosage cognitive support and more. CoQ10 out there, and it means on the However, it would be difficult a big difference for you. A bottle. to get the optimal amount of traditional form of CoQ10, curcumin per day simply by termed ubiquinone, sprinkling turmeric on your is difficult for the food, so most people take a body to absorb. supplement. But be choosy Supplements with about which you use, because ubiquinol. absorption of this critical compound can be an issue. High-potency Super Bio-Curcumin(R) by multivitamin: Life Extension(R) absorbs Millions of people take up to seven times better than multivitamins because conventional supplements, Are supplements part of your daily routine? If they are, you’re not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than half of all Americans take one or more supplements in their quest for better health. That’s because even if you have an ultra-healthy diet (and many people don’t), it’s difficult to get all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs for optimal health from food alone. So supplementing your diet is a good idea. But going to a store or searching online for supplements can be confusing. There are a lot of choices out there, and not all supplements are created equal. So how do you know you’ll actually be getting the benefits of the supplements you take? The answer is to do your homework and choose wisely. Here are five of the top supplements on the market today, and insights into what to look for on the label to ensure you’re getting the optimal benefit for your health.

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5 Ways to Choose More Pleasure in Your Life Life is all about making the most of it, every single day. Taking chances, finding new opportunities to explore and pursuing your own unique vision are what make every day a worthwhile adventure. Here are a few ideas of ways you can choose pleasure.

busy with work and play doesn’t learning for that language or 4. Treat yourself boldly. have to mean neglecting your own subject that expands your mind Explore all kinds of new tastes cherished goals and desires. Make and horizons. to find treats you absolutely love, the time to pursue the things you know you want to achieve in life - whether it’s starting your own business, writing the book you’ve had in your head or running a marathon. Whatever it is that makes you feel great about your 1. Get in touch with your life, schedule it! aspirations. Keep a running list of ideas for things you know you 3. Take steps toward your want to do in life, adding to it goals. Follow what inspires you continually, and then brainstorm by taking small steps toward even concrete steps toward bringing the biggest goals in your life. If your dreams to life. Don’t let you have a career goal, sign up anything stand in your way - you for a class or workshop in the can do anything you set your field to increase your knowledge heart on. and expertise. If volunteer work is what inspires you, join a cause 2. Schedule more time for or start your own drive to support what’s important to you. Validate what you believe in. If you thrive your commitment to doing what on learning something new, take you find most satisfying and up the instrument you’ve always fulfilling by actually putting those wanted to play, watch online things on your calendar. Being tutorials or enroll in online

and that bring you joy. 5. Fill your life with great experiences. Your life is an adventure, so don’t wait for it - encourage yourself to make it happen! Get tickets for that concert you really want to attend. Visit that beautiful scenic park with a special friend. Go to that amazing new restaurant or art gallery you’ve been hearing so much about. Be bold and plan that trip to the one place you’ve always wanted to go. Now is a great time to recommit to your own personal goals and aspirations, whatever they might be. Finding not only your sense of purpose in life, but increasing your sense of satisfaction in daily pleasures makes life so much sweeter. If you want it, go for it! Choose pleasure by centering your life around what you most want and desire.

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Health & Beauty

Do I need an STI test?

In one word, YES! Getting tested will save you a lot of worry, and it could even save your life. Most sexually transmitted infections can be cured with medication and those that can’t can be managed. But in order to manage or cure your STI you need to know that you have it. Earlier detection means it will be easier to treat and cause less long-term damage. If you answer “Yes” to one or more of these questions then you should consider having an STI test: • Have you Never been tested before? • Have you ever h a d

unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex? • Has something ever gone wrong during sex (eg. split condom)? • Do you have a new sexual partner? • Do you have more than one sexual partner? • Are you worried for any reason that you might have been exposed to an STI? • Are you

thinking of starting a family?

Unfortunately, even if you have no symptoms it doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. Many people carry sexually transmitted infections without knowing it as many infections have no symptoms, or very mild ones which can easily b e

overlooked. Sometimes it’s obvious from symptoms that something is wrong. If you experience any of these symptoms or you think something isn’t right, get tested as soon as possible. Symptoms of STIs can include: • Pain when urinating or ejaculating • Discharge from penis, vagina or anus • Pain during sex • Blisters, sores or lumps on genitals or around anus • Itching or rash • Bleeding during or after sex

It is important that all partners are tested for STIs to ensure they are clear, before ceasing the use of condoms. Condoms (male & female) are the Only form of contraception that give protection against STIs, but bear in mind that even condoms are not 100% effective.

For more information about other sexually transmitted infections or to speak directly to The Sexual Health Adviser, consultations can be made by calling the Family Medical Centre on +34 966 865 072, emailing us at info@ albirfamilymedicalcentre.com, calling Vanessa directly on +34 629 345 002, or on Facebook www.facebook.com/TheSHnurse or www.facebook.com/albirfamilymedicalcentre

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Pets & Wildlife

“Cone of shame” wearing dog gets new Friend.

Dogs are known to be happy and energetic creatures, even when facing problems. This is true especially in the case of Zep, a 10-year-old dog. He’s a very goofy and funny dog, even if his health has always been at risk. Zep was diagnosed with cancer when he was only 3 years old. He has recovered from the disease

ARC - PUPPIES & KITTIES NEEDING HOMES LUCIE This pretty 18 month old spayed female islooking for her forever home. She is very affectionate cat.

MITZI - This beautiful German Shepherd cross is 2 years old and was originally found as a puppy in the mountains with her siblings. She has been spayed and micro chipped and has a passport. She is a beautiful dog with lovely markings and temperament. She would make a brilliant walking companion, is very quick to learn and loves to play and is good off the lead. She needs to be with a family who can give her the love and attention she deserves. 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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but he’s been suffering from other ailments ever since. Cancer impaired his immune system, so he frequently gets dog dermatitis and consequently needs to wear the cone of shame more than he’d like to. Although it’s not exactly comfortable for Zep to walk around with a c o n e around his neck, h e ’ s

now gotten used to it, and his mom, Amber Gerick, had a great idea to make him feel a little better in that situation. He’s quite fond of toys, and his favorite one is Quackity the duck. He plays with Quackity a lot, and even sleeps with it. His toys seem to calm him a lot, so Gerick bought the plushie version of Dug, the dog from UP, in Disney World. The really cute thing is that Dug wears a cone of shame, just like him. They look like twins now and this makes Zep feel a little less alone in his predicament.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY UPTURN

Investment in office spaces, hotels and the retail sector in Spain was forecasted to reach 10-year highs by the end of 2018, due to increased property values and more jobs and business being created within the economy. According to BNP Paribas Real Estate’s ‘At a Glance T4 2018’ report, the projections have exceeded expectations. The volume of direct investment in real estate (offices, hotels, retail and residential portfolios) reached a total of 3,700 million euros in the fourth quarter of 2018, a 60 per cent over the same quarter in 2017. Investment in Spanish property

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assets, from both domestic and foreign investors, funds or REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) totalled 11.63 billion euros in 2018, a gross increase of eight per cent compared to the year before and the greatest volume and rise across the country for a decade. The report is a solid indicator of the Spanish property market’s sustained health, which will continue to bolster the economy and further solidify Spain as an important commercial hub and a significant point of interest for private and corporate investors and finance and banking institutions.

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Local - Property

House raffled

for charity

80 million properties facing readjustment THE Ministry of Finance has announced that around 80 million properties are set to have their cadastral value recalculated. This is a major exercise undertaken so that the cadastral closer reflects the true value of the property rather than the current figure which is closer to 50% in many cases. 800

specialist website Lotohome. The owner of the h o u s e , A generous homeowner in Castellon has arranged the sale of their house through a raffle, with the proceeds going to help fight cancer in children.Â The draw for the property in Alcala de Chivert (Castellon province) will be held on 14 February and 15,000 tickets have already been sold via by Simon Russell

Elisabet Tordillo, has pledged that profits will be donated to the Iraila Association w h i l e Lotohome has said they will cover taxes and other expenses. Building work in Cordoba.

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staff will be carrying out the massive task which will be overseen by the Hacienda. They have assured householders that, at least for the time being, this work will not affect the IBI rates and is for internal accounting purposes.

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Local - Food, Drink & Entertainment Gourmet spot at CONCERTS COSTA the market BLANCA

ONE of the new stalls at Javea’s indoor market is set to be a gourmet food outlet. The manager of local winery Bodega Miguel has won the tender, one of seven, which was partly based on favouring people who were willing to try something a bit different in the market. The emphasis will be on local goods and “zero kilometre” produce, although certain items will also be sourced from other parts of

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Spain such as hams and cheeses. “The objective is that the client can taste a good plate of ham or cheese with a glass of wine at a reasonable price” said Raul Caselles who is behind the new stall. The new unit is due to open at the beginning of March and should be well established by Easter, one of the busiest times of the year.

The vacant unit set to become a gourmet food outlet.

In association with Palau de Les Arts are proud to present at the CONCERT HALL (Auditori) on Monday 25th March 2019 at 20:00h by Lang Lang [ piano ]. Weber: Overture Der Freischütz. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K.491. Richard Strauss: Tone poems Don Juan & Tod und Verklärung (Death & Transfiguration). Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana. Conductor: Josep Caballé Domenech. A total of 110 tickets have been allocated to Concerts Costa Blanca so bookings are limited to four (4) per application Tickets € 94 (incl. bus). Bookings will be accepted strictly in order of receipt and will be confirmed immediately. No “No bus” tickets will be available on this occasion.

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Sales this Local holocaust weekend victims not forgotten

Oliva’s Polivalent.

OLIVA is holding its fourth annual Rebajas Fair this weekend, Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd February. Organised by the Department of Commerce and ACCO, the town’s commercial association, there will be over 30 of the town’s shops setting up units at the event, offering discounts on a range of high-quality merchandise. Products for sale include fashion for men, women and

by Simon Russell

children, sports equipment, baby items, footwear, health and beauty products, toys and furniture. As well as the retail outlets there will be activities for children, bar service and a charity raffle. The venue is the Polivalent at the south end of the town and the fair is open from 10 am to 8 pm on both days (throughout the day).

Mayor Jose Chulvi accepts the plaques from Justice Minister Gabriela Bravo.

JAVEA Town Hall has taken delivery of plaques to commemorate two residents of the town who died in a Nazi death camp during World War II. Bas Batiste and Bertomeu Cardona Espasa were detained in the notorious Mauthausen concentration camp

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after being linked to anti-fascist freedom fighters. They were tried and then executed in September 1941. During the Franco years, the hundreds of Spanish who died

in the war due to their left wing beliefs were effectively written out of the country’s history. This has changed in recent years as Spain has begun to confront its painful past, and this dedication was a further step forward in that process.

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Motoring

NEW Kia ProCeed

The new Kia ProCeed has gone through something of a personality change. The previous Pro_Cee’d had a compact, three-door body style, placing itself as the most sporting model in the line-up. Now, however, the same name – minus some erroneous punctuation (it’s just ProCeed now) – sits on the boot lid of a shooting brake estate. The ProCeed is only available in Kia’s top three trims, which helps to separate it from the standard Ceed Sportswagon. Prices start from €24,000 for a 1.0 litre (129CV) turbo petrol. The 1.4 petrol and 1.6 diesel are both are available with a six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed dualclutch automatic box. The flagship GT is auto only. Time will tell if buyers prefer the concept of a sporty three-door swoopy estate. The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake-esque look certainly offers something unusual in this class. The rear LED lighting signature looks great, but there are parts of the design – like the silver trim on the C Pillar – that look a little messy. Overall, however, it’s a handsome car. The cabin was not quite so attractive. While we criticise some cars for relying almost exclusively on touchscreen interfaces that sacrifice ergonomics in the name of style, the ProCeed’s button-heavy design sits at the opposite end of the scale. Trying to get familiar with the layout goes to show that having too many switches can be just as distracting as having too few. The overall vibe is salvaged

somewhat by a lovely steering wheel that’s as attractive to look at as it is pleasant to hold. The ProCeed’s roofline is 43mm lower than the Sportswagon estate, to compensate for the loss of headroom, the rear seats are also lower. The result is roughly the same distance from seat squab to ceiling, but the drop in the occupant’s hip point will be felt by taller rear seat passengers, due to a lack

of thigh support. Boot volume is not quite a match for the estate’s 625 litres, but still far more than you’ll get from a typical hatch. The ProCeed gets a marginally firmer, lower set-up than the rest of the Ceed family, which benefits from sophisticated fullyindependent suspension all-round. The changes don’t transform the way it drives, but a twisty road reveals a little extra body

control. The ProCeed brings with it all of the other positives of the Kia Ceed, and wraps them up into a package which, at this price point, offers buyers something just a little bit different. It’s not quite at the top of its class for driving enjoyment or refinement, much makes a good substitute to the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

Toyota Suzuki UK´s No. 1 Will the MR2?

Suzuki GB PLC has been ranked as the best car brand in the Institute of Customer Service’s UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) for January 2019. A national measure of sentiment across the country, the research asks 45,000 consumers to rate their experiences of dealing with nearly 260 different companies across 13 sectors,

including those in the motor industry. With an improved overall Index score of 83, compared to 81.5 last year, this allowed Suzuki to climb 29 places versus the 2018 Index to 15th position across the 259 Companies measured and to 1st place for any of the 24 vehicle manufacturers listed. The average Automotive CSI score was 78.9 placing Suzuki way ahead and it is also Suzuki’s best ever result since the customer satisfaction barometer made its debut in 2008. A s part o f t h e s ur vey, S u z u k i customers voted their dealers as the easiest and open people to deal with, were the highest trusted

brand with a score of 8.6 out of a possible 10 and customers were most likely to remain loyal to the brand too with a score of 8.5 out of 10. Commenting on the results, Nobuo Suyama, Managing Director of Suzuki GB PLC, said: “We are very proud of our achievement to have been recognised as the best car brand in the Index. Continuing to evolve the Suzuki customer experience has been a core focus during recent years, and the ongoing efforts have clearly paid off.” He added: “Without the support of our nationwide dealer network, and the hundreds of people that work tirelessly for the brand to deliver exceptional standards for customers week in, week out, we could not have delivered such a fantastic result. I would therefore like to congratulate everyone who has played a part in this success, and it marks a great start to 2019.”

Toyota is mulling over bringing one of its iconic nameplates back in a different form. The MR2 could come back to life, and in the guise of an electric sports car no less. Following the introduction of the new Supra, Toyota European vice president of sales and marketing Matt Harrison said the company is in the “discussion stage” with the model. However, he confirmed that the MR2 is a favoured potential addition to the product plan. Harrison also alluded to Toyota’s socalled ‘Three Brothers’,

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a term coined by company chief Akio Toyoda for the Supra, Celica, and MR2 trio, saying he would like to see these returning to the showrooms. The Supra is due for a launch shortly, and the GT86 is sort of today’s Celica. That leaves the third brother, the MR2 due for a rebirth. The Japanese automaker has hinted as much with the 2015 S-FR concept which takes its inspiration from the 1965 S800 sports coupe. The S-FR would lend its shape beautifully for a modernday MR2, and as

such has a chassis layout similar to the latter. An electric car has several clear advantages compared to the previous options. For one, Toyota could employ the new TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform for the new MR2. The compact dimensions of the electric motor enable it to be affixed behind the car’s two seats, a la the old MR2 albeit with a petrol motor instead. The battery bank could be placed below the floor, lowering the centre of gravity. The car’s relative simplicity should also result in lower overall development costs.

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Auto Mart Benissa Ctra Nacional N-332, Partida Bonaire 60 Opposite Benissa Motorway Entrance info@automartbenissa.com Mon to Fri 9.30 –19.00 Saturday 10.00 –14.00

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100+ vehicles to choose from

CITROEN C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi SX Year 2009 1600cc, 90 hp Manual, Diesel 98,000 km 7,995€

CITROEN C3 1.1i Furio Year 2007 1100cc, 75 hp Manual, Petrol 88,000 km 4,895€

FIAT 500 1.2 Lounge Year 2014 1200cc, 70 hp Manual, Petrol 37,000 km 8,995€

FIAT 500 1.3 Auto Year 2012 1300cc, 70 hp Automatic, Petrol 51,000 km 8,995€

FORD Focus 1.6 TDCi Trend Year 2014 1600cc, 95 hp Manual, Diesel 74,000 km 10,995€

NEW ARRIVAL CITROEN C3 1.4 TONIC YEAR 2012 1400CC, 75 HP MANUAL, PETROL 31,000 KM 8,995€

FORD Fiesta 1.25 Trend 82 Year 2015 1250cc, 80 hp Manual, Petrol 64,000 km 9,395€

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FORD FOCUS 1.6 TREND YEAR 2009 1600CC, 100 HP MANUAL, PETROL 98,000 KM 6,795€

CITROEN C4 Picasso 1.6 VTi Seduction Year 2011 1600cc, 120 hp Manual, Petrol 101,000 km 8,995€

KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDI EX 4x4 Year 2005 2000cc, 115 hp Manual, Diesel 69,000 km 7,995€

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SELLING a Car

OPEL CORSA 1.3 CDTI YEAR 2009 1300CC, 90 HP MANUAL, DIESEL 59,000 KM 5,995€

SEAT Altea 1.4 Driver’s Edition Year 2008 1400cc, 85 hp Manual, Petrol 67,000 km 7,995€

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SEAT Altea XL Year 2014 1400cc, 125 hp Manual, Petrol 76,000 km 11,995€

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FRIDAY 1st February

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain: Holidays 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Wanted Down Under 12:45 Caught Red Handed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Father Brown 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:25 Live: Six Nations Rugby 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 BBC London News 23:35 The Graham Norton Show

FRIday 1ST FEBRUaRy 2019

07:30 The King of Queens 08:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:40 Frasier 11:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05 Undercover Boss USA 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Sun, Sea and Selling Houses 14:05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 17:00 The £100K Drop 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 23:00 The Last Leg

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest 07:00 MILKSHAKE 10:15 Jeremy Vine Animals 12:15 Bad Tenants, Rogue 07:20 Totally Bonkers Landlords Guinness World Records 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 08:10 Dress to Impress 13:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 09:00 Emmerdale 14:10 Access 09:55 You’ve Been Framed! 14:15 Home and Away 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 My Husband’s Double Show 11:20 Superstore Life 17:00 Friends 12:15 Dress to Impress 18:00 5 News at 5 13:15 Emmerdale 18:30 Neighbours 14:15 You’ve Been Framed! 19:00 Home and Away 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres 19:30 5 News Tonight Show 20:00 Do the Right Thing with 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show Eamonn and Ruth 21:00 Celebrity 5 Go Camping 17:50 Take Me Out 22:00 Posh Hotels With Sally 19:25 Take Me Out: The Gossip & Nigel 23:00 Inside Harrods: 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! The World’s Most Famous 21:00 Quantum of Solace Department Store 23:10 Family Guy

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 12:35 Rising Damp 13:05 George and Mildred 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:50 Midsomer Murders 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 Doc Martin 23:00 Unforgotten

07:45 All Over the Place 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 08:15 Wild & Weird 08:30 All Over the Workplace 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:30 Tom Kerridge’s Fresh 09:00 Show Me What You’re 11:30 This Morning Made Of Start 13:30 Loose Women 09:30 The Dog Ate My Homework 13:00 Football Focus 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 10:00 Deadly on a Mission: 14:55 ITV News London 14:00 BBC Weekend News Pole to Pole 15:00 Judge Rinder 10:30 Nature’s Microworlds 14:15 Six Nations Rugby 16:00 Tenable 11:00 Natural World 15:00 Live: Six Nations Rugby 12:00 Homes Under the Hammer 17:00 Tipping Point 17:30 Final Score 13:00 Rick Stein’s Long 18:00 The Chase Weekends 18:20 The Time It Takes 19:00 ITV News London 14:00 Food & Drink 19:30 ITV Evening News 18:55 Celebrity Mastermind 14:30 Best Bakes Ever 20:00 Emmerdale 19:25 BBC Weekend News 15:00 Flog It! 20:30 Coronation Street 15:40 Money for Nothing 19:35 BBC London News 21:00 Jeremy Wade’s Mighty 16:40 City in the Sky 19:40 Pointless Celebrities 17:40 Nature’s Epic Journeys Rivers 20:30 The Greatest Dancer 18:40 The Victorian House of 21:30 Coronation Street Arts and Crafts 22:00 Grantchester 22:20 Casualty 19:40 Deep Impact 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:10 BBC Weekend News 21:30 Dad’s Army 23:30 ITV News London 23:30 Match of the Day 22:00 They Shall Not Grow Old 23:45 Through the Keyhole 23:40 Mayans M.C

07:20 The King of Queens 07:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:40 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:05 Frasier 09:35 Frasier 10:05 The Big Bang Theory 11:25 The Simpsons 12:55 Four in a Bed 15:30 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 16:30 Sun, Sea and Brides To Be 17:35 Location, Location, Location 18:35 The Secret Life of the Zoo 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Spying on the Royals 21:00 Great British Car Journeys 22:00 Jason Bourne

07:00 Emmerdale Omnibus 11:25 Britain’s Greatest 09:35 Coronation Street Bridges Omnibus 11:35 Police Interceptors 12:35 The Voice UK 12:25 Pussies Galore: Love 14:10 You’ve Been Framed! Me, Love My Cats 14:40 The Mummy 13:25 90 Cats & Counting: Cat 17:00 Antz Crazies 18:45 The Hobbit: An 14:25 Garfield Unexpected Journey 16:00 Charlie and the 22:00 Skyfall Chocolate Factory 18:15 Britain’s Favourite Sweets 20:05 5 News Weekend 20:10 Britain’s Parking Hell 21:00 Digging Up Britain’s Past 22:00 Secrets of the Royal Servants 23:00 Diana: 7 Days That Shook the Windsors

07:00 Royal Stories 07:25 Royal Stories 07:55 Rising Damp 08:25 Rising Damp 08:55 George and Mildred 09:30 George and Mildred 10:00 The Great St Trinian’s Train Robbery 12:00 Midsomer Murders 13:55 Midsomer Murders 16:00 Midsomer Murders 18:00 Endeavour 20:00 Midsomer Murders 22:00 Midsomer Murders

07:00 Breakfast 09:30 Match of the Day 11:00 The Andrew Marr Show 12:00 Sunday Politics 12:30 The Big Questions 13:30 Homes Under the Hammer 14:00 BBC Weekend News 14:15 Songs of Praise 14:50 Porridge 15:20 Bargain Hunt 16:20 Money for Nothing 17:05 Escape to the Country 17:50 Pointless Celebrities 18:35 BBC Weekend News 18:50 BBC London News 19:00 Countryfile 20:00 Antiques Roadshow 21:00 Call the Midwife 22:00 Les Misérables 23:15 BBC Weekend News 23:35 BBC London News 23:45 Live: NFL Football

07:20 The King of Queens 07:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Frasier 09:00 Frasier 09:30 The Simpsons 10:00 The Simpsons 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 The Simpsons 14:00 The Simpsons 14:25 The Simpsons 14:55 The Simpsons 15:25 The Simpsons 15:55 Megamind 17:50 Shrek Forever After 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Escape to the Chateau 21:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 22:00 SAS: Who Dares Wins 23:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

07:00 MILKSHAKE

07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:15 Totally Bonkers McDonald Guinness World Records 11:30 Naughty Dogs Make You 07:40 Emmerdale Omnibus 10:10 Coronation Street Laugh Out Loud Omnibus 13:10 Catchphrase 12:15 Friends 13:55 You’ve Been Framed! 12:50 Friends 15:00 Scooby-Doo 16:50 Star Wars: Episode IV 13:20 Friends -- A New Hope 13:50 Friends 19:25 Fantastic Beasts and 14:20 Friends Where to Find Them 22:00 The Ibiza Weekender 14:50 Friends 23:00 Family Guy 15:20 Friends 23:30 Family Guy 23:55 Family Guy 15:50 Friends

07:00 Rising Damp 07:25 Rising Damp 07:50 George and Mildred 08:25 George and Mildred 08:55 Heartbeat 09:55 Heartbeat 11:00 Love Your Garden 12:05 Carry on Henry 13:50 Midsomer Murders 15:50 Midsomer Murders 17:55 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 19:00 Midsomer Murders 21:00 The Durrells 22:00 The Durrells 23:00 When Phillip Met Prince Philip

07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:00 Heir Hunters 07:30 Wanted Down Under 09:30 Lorraine 08:15 The Farmers’ Showdown 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 09:00 Antiques Roadshow 11:30 This Morning 10:00 BBC News at Nine 13:30 Loose Women 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 14:55 ITV News London 13:15 Politics Live 15:00 Judge Rinder 14:00 Coast 16:00 Tenable 15:00 Built in Britain 17:00 Tipping Point 16:00 A Place to Call Home 16:50 The Wonder of Animals 18:00 The Chase 17:20 Jimmy and the Wild 19:00 ITV News London Honey Hunters 19:30 ITV Evening News 18:15 Flog It! 20:00 Emmerdale 19:00 Eggheads 20:30 Coronation Street 19:30 Great Railroad Journeys 21:00 Jeremy Wade’s Mighty 20:00 Grand Tours of Rivers Scotland’s Lochs 21:30 Coronation Street 20:30 Mastermind 22:00 Grantchester 21:00 Winterwatch 22:00 The Victorian House of 23:00 ITV News at Ten Arts and Crafts 23:30 ITV News London 23:00 QI 23:45 Through the Keyhole 23:30 Newsnight

SATURDAY 2nd February

07:00 Breakfast

SUNDAY 3rd February

07:00 ITV Kids TV 07:00 This Is BBC TWO 08:00 The A to Z of TV 10:25 ITV News Gardening 08:45 Life in a Cottage Garden 10:30 Parveen’s Indian Kitchen with Carol Klein 09:15 The Instant Gardener 11:30 This Morning 10:05 Countryfile 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best 12:30 Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen Bites 12:30 Mary Berry Cooks 13:30 ITV Lunchtime News 13:00 The Hairy Bikers’ 13:45 The Voice UK Northern Exposure 15:15 Goldfinger 14:00 Talking Pictures 14:50 A Matter of Life and 17:30 ITV Evening News Death 17:50 ITV News London 16:35 Natural World 18:00 The Chase 17:35 Flog It! 18:15 Six Nations Rugby 19:00 Dancing on Ice 19:15 Ski Sunday 20:00 The Five Billion Pound 21:00 Vera 23:00 ITV News Super Sewer 21:00 Dragons’ Den 23:15 Britain’s Top 100 Dogs 22:00 Africa with Ade Adepitan Live 2019 23:00 Match of the Day 2

11:20 Cruising with Jane

16:20 Friends 16:50 Friends 17:20 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids 19:05 Robin Hood 21:55 5 News Weekend 22:00 The Magnificent Seven

MONDAY 4th February

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Fraud Squad NHS 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Wanted Down Under 12:45 Claimed and Shamed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Moving On 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Inside Out 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Panorama 22:00 Silent Witness 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC London News 23:42 BBC Weather 23:45 Imagine...

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07:00 Wanted Down Under 07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:45 The Farmers’ Country 09:30 Lorraine Showdown 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 08:30 Tom Kerridge’s Fresh 11:30 This Morning Start 13:30 Loose Women 09:00 Great American 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News Railroad Journeys 09:30 The Week in Parliament 14:55 ITV News London 10:00 BBC News at Nine 15:00 Judge Rinder 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 16:00 Tenable 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 17:00 Tipping Point 13:15 Politics Live 18:00 The Chase 14:00 Women’s Six Nations Rugby 19:00 ITV News London 14:30 Coast 19:30 ITV Evening News 15:00 A Picture of Britain 16:55 The Wonder of Animals 20:00 Emmerdale 17:25 Natural World 20:30 Coronation Street 18:15 Flog It! 21:00 The Martin Lewis 19:00 Eggheads Money Show 19:30 British Railway Journeys 20:00 Made in Great Britain 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Cold Feet 21:00 Only Connect 23:00 ITV News at Ten 21:30 University Challenge 22:00 Inside Europe: Ten 23:30 ITV News London Years of Turmoil 23:45 Killer Women with Piers 23:00 Two Doors Down Morgan 23:30 Newsnight

What’s

07:30 The King of Queens 08:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:40 Frasier 11:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05 Undercover Boss USA 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Sun, Sea and Selling Houses 14:05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:00 The £100K Drop 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Food Unwrapped 22:00 Teachers Training to Kill 23:15 Dispatches

07:00 MILKSHAKE 10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:15 Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 14:10 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Her Dark Past 17:00 Friends 17:30 Friends 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Premiership Cup Rugby 21:00 Traffic Cops 22:00 The Channel Tunnel: 25 Years 23:00 Raw Recruits: Squaddies at 16

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:10 Dress to Impress 09:00 Emmerdale 09:25 Coronation Street 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20 Superstore 12:15 Dress to Impress 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:55 Take Me Out 19:00 Take Me Out: The Gossip 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Superstore 22:00 Family Guy 23:00 The Stand Up Sketch Show 23:30 Family Guy

new this week

Posh Hotels with Sally & Nigel

Great British Car Journeys

NEW SERIES: Actors Sally Lindsay and Nigel Havers present a look at some of the United Kingdom’s poshest hotels, providing insights into the lives of the staff who provide the fivestar services and the guests who indulge in it. The first episode features The Berkeley in London, where Nigel works a housekeeping shift, a job that can entail pressing the contents of a guest’s suitcase, and Sally shadows the hotel’s esteemed florist, before helping the concierge answer the demands of the rich and famous. After the presenters have completed their duties, they sample the cocktails on offer and ride home in a Ferrari.

NEW SERIES: All Creatures Great and Small co-stars Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison revisit the golden age of motoring, taking a classic 1930s car along some of Britain’s vintage roads, drawing inspiration from travel guides of the era. Their first journey takes them from Inverness to the Isle of Skye, following single track military roads through the Scottish Highlands. Along the way, they take a spin in a 1903 Dog Cart and a three-wheel rally car, and cross to Skye in the oldest car ferry of its kind in the world

Season 1 Episode 1 Ch5 10:00pm Fri 1st February

TUESDAY 5th February

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Fraud Squad NHS 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Wanted Down Under 12:45 Claimed and Shamed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Moving On 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Silent Witness 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC London News 23:45 Danny Dyer’s Right Royal Family

07:00 This Is BBC TWO 07:30 Wanted Down Under 08:15 Fraud Squad NHS 09:00 Great British Menu 09:30 Grand Tours of Scotland’s Lochs 10:00 BBC News at Nine 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 13:15 Politics Live 14:00 The Super League Show 14:45 Coast 15:00 Britain and the Sea 17:00 The Wonder of Animals 17:30 Natural World 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Railway Journeys 20:00 Made in Great Britain 21:00 My Million Pound Menu 22:00 Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 Newsnight

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV News London 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Tenable 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News London 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Call the Cleaners 21:00 This Time Next Year 22:00 Martin Clunes: Islands of America 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News London 23:45 Fred and Rose West: The Real Story with Trevor McDonald

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 11:55 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 Midsomer Murders 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Endeavour 23:00 Scott & Bailey

Season 17 Episode 1 CH4 8:30 pm Mon 28th January

07:30 The King of Queens 07:00 MILKSHAKE 10:15 Jeremy Vine 08:45 Everybody Loves 12:15 Bad Tenants, Rogue Raymond Landlords 09:40 Frasier 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 11:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen 13:15 GPs: Behind Closed Nightmares USA Doors 12:05 Undercover Boss USA 14:10 Access 13:00 Channel 4 News 14:15 Home and Away 13:05 Sun, Sea and Selling 14:45 Neighbours Houses 15:15 Missing Daughter 17:00 Friends 14:05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 17:30 Friends 15:10 Countdown 18:00 5 News at 5 16:00 A Place in the Sun 18:30 Neighbours 17:00 The £100K Drop 19:00 Home and Away 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:30 5 News Tonight 19:00 The Simpsons 20:00 Koalas: Cute & Cuddly 19:30 Hollyoaks 21:00 Dogs Behaving (Very) 20:00 Channel 4 News Badly 21:00 How the Other Kids Live 22:00 Paxman on the Queen’s Children 22:00 24 Hours in A&E 23:00 Stalked: Murder in Slow 23:00 Catastrophe Motion 23:35 Naked Attraction

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:10 Dress to Impress 09:00 Emmerdale 09:25 Coronation Street 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20 Superstore 11:50 Superstore 12:15 Dress to Impress 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50 Take Me Out 19:00 Take Me Out: The Gossip 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Superstore 22:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA 23:00 Celebrity Juice

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WEDNESDAY 6th February

07:00 Breakfast 07:00 This Is BBC TWO 10:15 Fraud Squad NHS 07:30 Wanted Down Under 11:00 Homes Under the 08:15 Fraud Squad NHS Hammer 09:00 See Hear 12:00 Wanted Down Under 09:30 Great British Menu Revisited 10:00 BBC News at Nine 12:45 Claimed and Shamed 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 13:15 Bargain Hunt 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 14:00 BBC News at One 12:15 Politics Live 14:30 BBC London News 14:00 Coast 14:45 Doctors 15:00 Britain and the Sea 15:15 Moving On 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:50 The Wonder of Animals 16:45 The Farmers’ Country 18:15 Flog It! Showdown 19:00 Eggheads 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 19:30 Great British Railway 18:15 Pointless Journeys 19:00 BBC News at Six 20:00 Made in Great Britain 19:30 BBC London News 19:55 Party Political Broadcast 21:00 Tom Kerridge’s Fresh Start 20:00 The One Show 20:55 Live: Match of the Day 21:30 The Twinstitute 22:00 Behind Closed Doors: 23:00 BBC News at Ten Through the Eyes of the Child 23:30 BBC London News 23:00 Insert Name Here 23:42 BBC Weather 23:45 A Question of Sport 23:30 Newsnight

07:30 The King of Queens 07:00 Good Morning Britain 08:45 Everybody Loves 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show Raymond 09:10 Everybody Loves 11:30 This Morning Raymond 13:30 Loose Women 09:40 Frasier 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 11:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 14:55 ITV News London 12:05 Undercover Boss USA 15:00 Judge Rinder 13:00 Channel 4 News 16:00 Tenable 13:05 Sun, Sea and Selling 17:00 Tipping Point Houses 18:00 The Chase 14:05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 19:00 ITV News London 15:10 Countdown 19:25 Party Political Broadcast 16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:00 The £100K Drop 19:30 ITV Evening News 18:00 Come Dine with Me 20:00 Emmerdale 19:00 The Simpsons 20:30 Coronation Street 19:30 Hollyoaks 21:00 Britain’s Brightest Family20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Kirstie and Phil’s Love 21:30 Coronation Street It or List It 22:00 Cleaning Up 22:00 The Undateables 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:00 Pure 23:30 ITV News London 23:45 24 Hours in A&E 23:45 Peston

07:00 MILKSHAKE 10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:15 Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 14:10 Access 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 The Wrong Mother 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 Digging Up Britain’s Past 21:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 21:30 When Demolitions Go Wrong 22:00 Red Arrows: Kings of the Sky 23:00 The Magnificent Seven

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:10 Dress to Impress 09:00 Emmerdale 09:25 You’ve Been Framed! 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20 Superstore 11:50 Superstore 12:15 Dress to Impress 13:15 Emmerdale 13:40 You’ve Been Framed! 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50 Take Me Out 19:00 Take Me Out: The Gossip 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Superstore 22:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA 23:00 Celebrity Juice

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 11:55 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 Midsomer Murders 19:00 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Lewis 23:00 Vera

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Fraud Squad NHS 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45 Claimed and Shamed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Moving On 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Eat Well for Less? 22:00 Death in Paradise 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC London News 23:42 BBC Weather 23:45 Question Time

07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:30 The King of Queens 09:30 Lorraine 08:45 Everybody Loves 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show Raymond 09:40 Frasier 11:30 This Morning 11:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen 13:30 Loose Women Nightmares USA 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 12:05 Undercover Boss USA 14:55 ITV News London 13:00 Channel 4 News 15:00 Judge Rinder 13:05 Sun, Sea and Selling 16:00 Tenable Houses 17:00 Tipping Point 14:05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 18:00 The Chase 15:10 Countdown 19:00 ITV News London 16:00 A Place in the Sun 19:30 ITV Evening News 17:00 The £100K Drop 20:00 Emmerdale 18:00 Come Dine with Me 20:30 Tonight 19:00 The Simpsons 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 The Cruise: Shanghai to 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News Sydney 22:00 Serial Killer with Piers 21:00 The Secret Life of the Zoo Morgan 22:00 Hunted 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:00 Flirty Dancing 23:30 ITV News London 23:55 First Dates 23:45 The Late Debate

07:00 The Planet’s Funniest 07:00 MILKSHAKE Animals 10:15 Jeremy Vine 07:20 Totally Bonkers 12:15 Nightmare Tenants, Guinness World Records Slum Landlords 08:10 Dress to Impress 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 09:00 Emmerdale 13:15 GPs: Behind Closed 09:25 Coronation Street Doors 10:25 The Ellen DeGeneres 14:10 Access Show 14:15 Home and Away 11:20 Superstore 14:45 Neighbours 11:50 Superstore 15:15 Manny Dearest 12:15 Dress to Impress 13:15 Emmerdale 17:00 Friends 13:45 Coronation Street 17:30 Friends 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres 18:00 5 News at 5 Show 18:30 Neighbours 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Home and Away 16:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:30 5 News Tonight 17:50 Take Me Out 20:00 The Dog Rescuers: Best 19:00 Take Me Out: The in Show Gossip 21:00 Bargain Loving Brits in 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! the Sun 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 22:00 Ryanair: Britain’s Most 21:00 Quantum of Solace 23:10 Family Guy Hated Airline? 23:00 Bad Girls Behind Bars 23:40 Family Guy

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 11:55 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 Midsomer Murders 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Vera 23:00 Law & Order: UK

THURSDAY 7th February 07:00 This Is BBC TWO 07:30 Wanted Down Under Revisited 08:15 Fraud Squad NHS 09:00 Great British Menu 09:30 Great American Railroad Journeys 10:00 BBC News at Nine 11:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 13:15 Politics Live 14:00 Coast 15:00 Britain and the Sea 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Railway Journeys 20:00 Made in Great Britain 21:00 Back in Time for School 22:00 Hospital 23:00 Better Things 23:25 Romesh: Talking to Comedians 23:30 Newsnight

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Jason Bourne is again being hunted by the CIA. It begins when Nicky Parsons a former CIA operative who helped Bourne, who went under and now works with a man who’s a whistle blower and is out to expose the CIA’s black ops. Nicky hacks into the CIA and downloads everything on all their Black Ops, including Treadstone which Bourne was a part of. And Heather Lee, a CIA agent, discovers the hack and brings it to the attention of CIA Director Dewey, the man behind the Black Ops. He orders Parsons be found and, hopefully, Bourne, too.

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ITV 11:45pm Sat 2nd February Rocky Balboa is enjoying life. He has a lovely wife, Adrian, had a successful fight with Apollo Creed and is able to enjoy the money he earned from the fight and a new endorsement deal. Unfortunately, Rocky becomes embarrassed when failing to complete an advert and ends up working in a meat packing company. He believes that he will no longer have a career as a boxer. Apollo wants to rematch with Rocky to prove all his critics wrong that he can beat Rocky. Can Rocky once again have a successful fight?

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1 Crazy night fliers (4) 3 Musician rings isle (8) 9 Expert producing fish fingers? (3,4) 10 Name of female oil-producer ... (5) 11 ... name of female Roman, perhaps (5) 12 Former wine to sell abroad? (6) 14 The sad mongrel - wretched pet (6,7) 17 Make a mistake about schoolchildren (4,2) 19 Tugs for Americans (5) 22 Continue to play a part in part of London (5) 23 Type of combat in which rude man is involved (7) 24 Noise made when stealing cattle? (8) 25 Some good essays or poems (4)

Aries

21st Mar – 20th Apr The Emperor The Emperor is a person in charge of their own destiny, there will be some positive changes this week, especially where work or hobbies are concerned. An older persons advice is very welcome and also helpful for you at this time, listen and respond to it. Lucky Number 32

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1 Chaff that’s no good when old? (8) 2 Row about black river in Rome (5) 4 Film star unheard by Peru, perhaps (6,7) 5 Duke gets poor return for flag (5) 6 Detective finding mother with wild tiger (7) 7 Some magazine editor’s requirement (4) 8 Location containing a large and stately mansion (6) 13 Campaigns to overhaul used cars (8) 15 Pallets ordered for learner driver? (1-6) 16 Holiday distress signal (3,3) 18 Greek god on the Spanish jury (5) 20 No nuts for a wanderer (5) 21 Just the place for having fun (4)

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Gemini

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Justice Any dealings with authority or the law will work out in your favour. This is a time for you to get any projects started, but remember to finish one job before starting another otherwise you will be wasting your time and everyone else around you. Wednesday will be lucky. Lucky Number 03

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Cancer

22nd June – 22nd July King of Swords It seems as though there is a knight in shining armour there for you this week who will help you out when you find yourself in a fix. The second half of the week will be much smoother than the first, you’ll get news of a close friend that will cheer you. A great end to the week. Lucky Number 23

Leo

23rd July – 22nd Aug Seven of Pentacles You may feel as though life is passing you by this week as everything seems to be on a go slow, but just allow yourself this time to reflect upon any changes you wish to make, your decisions will be good ones at this time. Quite a lucky week for you and one special friend. Lucky Number 06

Virgo

23rd Aug– 22nd Sept Four of Wands Celebrations and invitations are in the cards for you at this time. There is quite a lot of movement in this card, perhaps house or even a job move showing, keep your eyes open for these opportunities coming around. A large white building will be important and useful. Lucky Number 33

Libra

23rd Sept – 22nd Oct Four of Cups Open yourself to small miracles happening this week, this will be from an unexpected place or person, helping to put your faith back in place. This is a time to look to the future and stop dwelling on the past. Walking in the countryside will help you to clear your mind. Lucky Number 04

Scorpio

23rd Oct – 21st Nov Temperance Balance is the order of this week take your time and really think before you act, or you may cause yourself some minor upsets. The colour orange will be lucky for you. Someone who is close to you will point you in the right direction and help you feel fantastic once again. Lucky Number 16

Sagittarius

22nd Nov – 20th Dec Wheel of Fortune The person you have been doubting will turn out to be most helpful this week and help you see there is a way to complete those jobs you started and never finished. Animals are showing in this card, perhaps a new pet will turn up. Wednesday will be your finest day. Lucky Number 11

Capricorn

21st Dec – 19th Jan Judgement Is someone judging you too harshly or perhaps that is you sitting in judgement, do try to be kind and patient, this week will see a few small disagreements nothing serious so lighten up the mood, keep smiling. A small problem with transport is showing later in the week. Lucky Number 23

Aquarius

20th Jan – 19th Feb Five of Cups No point in crying over spilt milk, just know all will be well in the end, others around you need you to be positive at the moment. There are plans around for travelling and new adventures go with the flow and enjoy a change. Deep blue will be significant this week. Lucky Number 19

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20th Feb – 20th Mar Nine of Wands Your plans are coming together nicely by the end of this week and you can look forward with positivity. There will be talk of, or even adoption of a kitten around Tuesday. An older person will need some help or reassurance you will find the right words when that shows. Lucky Number 30

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Breaking Bad movie cast ‘revealed‘

Speculation over a Breaking Bad movie has been around ever since the show ended, way back in 2013. And it seems fans might get their wish granted – as Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston are thought to be reprising their roles for the upcoming film. Yes, seriously. The pair are reportedly on board to star as Jesse and Walt

once again, alongside some of their most notable co-stars.

Krysten Ritter, whose character, Jane, died in the second series.

‘Revenge Of The Fans’ claims to have seen the official cast list, and states the druglord duo will be joined by Mike, Todd, Badger and Skinny Pete for the film. However, the most confusing name on said list – aside from Walt himself – is definitely

The publication states show creator Vince Gilligan is currently working on a two-hour movie to answer all of this and more. ‘Vince will pen the script, executive produce

and possibly direct,’ a source previously told Hollywood Reporter.

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first Margot Robbie gives DC fans look at the new Harley Quinn Margot Robbie has given DC fans their first look at the new Harley Quinn – The Suicide Squad star shared a pouty selfie on Instagram, captioning it: ‘Miss me?’ She showed off the character’s shorter blonde hair and sharp fringe as well as her classic pale makeup with bright red lips. It’s a fair contrast to the pink and blue haired, baseball bat wielding Harley of the past.

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‘Leaving Neverland’ “Leave Him Alone”

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Jermaine Jackson has branded a recent documentary which explores allegations of sexual abuse against his brother Michael as ‘nonsense’. The new documentary, titled Finding Neverland, details the experiences of two young boys, James Safechuck, 10, and Wade Robson, seven, who, now in their thirties, claim they were sexually abused by Michael Jackson. The documentary premiered at Sundance Film Festival, with the Jackson Estate condemning the film as a ‘tabloid character assassination’. Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Jermaine Jackson hit back at the documentary – pointing out how Wade Robson previously defended Michael in court when the popstar was on trial in 2005, where he was acquitted. Piers asked how sure Jermaine Jackson can be Michael is

innocent considering he wasn’t there, which sparked a particularly emotional response. ‘Piers I am a thousand per cent sure because Michael was tried by a jury of his peers and he was acquitted on all of this because there was no real evidence,’ Jermaine said. ‘There was nothing there. And I will say this, our family are tired. We’re very tired. ‘Let this man rest. He did a lot for the world, let him rest. I’ll just say this, there is no truth to this documentary. Asked if he’ll be taking legal action against the documentary, Jermaine replied: ‘That’s something for the estate. And at the same time, we lost Michael, we lost our father, we’re still mourning. We lost a lot. Just leave us alone. Leave him alone. Let him rest. Please. Leaving Neverland is set to premiere on HBO and Channel 4 in the spring.

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Costa Blanca Yacht Assocation (CBYA)

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On Monday, 21st January, the Costa Blanca Yacht Assocation (CBYA) held its annual Awards Ceremony for the year 2018, to honour some of the members for their sailing skills, abilities and participation. The Costa Blanca Yacht Association offers various opportunities for all levels and experience in sailing, with achievement levels for those who dingy sail, TOMs racing, cruising, and overall achievements and contributions of expertise. The awarded CBYA members were: TOMs Ladder Series 3rd place: Keith Leary 2nd place: Barry McCrae 1st place: Dave Reid Racing Trophy – Cruisers – Best CBYA local cruiser racing results in local regattas: Barry McCrae and sailing yacht ‘Blade’ and crew Racing Trophy TOMs – Best CBYA TOMs Racing Results in the RCNC TOMs Liga: Hugh Epsom Crewing Award – Best

Improved crew/ overall regular crewing support on CBYA events: Roger Roberts Cruising Award – Most significant cruising experience during last 12 months Richard Jones for his 2018 ARC and and Caribbean cruising crewing aboard s/y Chantana TOMs Award – Best regular, all round support for all CBYA TOMs events: Keith Leary Powerboat Award – Best regular support for CBYA Powerboat activities : Rose and Mike SparshottWorley Dinghy Award – Best support of the CBYA Dinghy Section during the last 12 months: Peter Knowles Maurice Pilkington Award – The Award of Merit of Longstanding service to the club presented to the CBYA by Maurice Pilkington in 2013. This award was posthumously presented

to Karlheinz Witte for four years dedicated CBYA service on the Committee as Boating Officer. Starting and Running the monthly CBYA day charters and maintaining CBYA sailing statistics. Accepted by his widow, Aura Marina. Karlheinz Trophy – Presented to the CBYA in 2018 by member John Allison, in memory of the CBYA former Boating Officer, Karlheinz Witte. The Karlheinz Award is for who has achieved the most on the water service, for the benefit of CBYA members, during the past 12 months. Richard Evett: for the large amount of work he has done to support CBYA members on the water, both on dinghies , and on the TOMs during the last 12 months. A dinner at Nau Nau Restaurant and Club Nautica de Javea was held before the Awards Presentation, as well as a Silent Auction of various paintings and sailing gear, donated by Karlheinz Witte for proceeds to charity.

Montgo Golf Society Today Friday 25 January Montgo G.S played its first Medal competition of the year. Our sponsors were Ros & Jim Fletcher. The day started a little cool however the sun came out later and we ended with a lovely sunny day although the wind did get up. We had 3 players who all scored a very commendable Net 72, so the positions were awarded on countback. 1st was Roy Jones, 2nd

Gordon Gleeson & 3rd Peter Gardiner. We had 3 nearest the pins these, were 2nd shot on the 5th hole which was won by Gerian Van Ooijen 0.41m and on the 16th we had a Ladies &Gents NTP these were won again by Gerain 6.5m and Gordon Gleeson 8.16m. We had one 2 today which was by Jim Hayward on the 6th hole which is by no means easily done. There was a card draw for a sleeve of balls won by

Sally Burrowes. We had 3 guests today Martin & Pamela Cooke and TonyShepherd. Martin took home a sleeve of Montgo Golf balls for the best guest. Our next game is on Friday 1st February it is a Stableford sponsored by Andrew Brown If you wish to join Montgo you can go to our website and complete the New Members form which is located under the About Us Tab.

ALFAZ FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

There were Nine 4th Round F.A. Cup Ties which involved Premier League teams that gave the Alfaz Fantasy Football League it’s lowest scoring week so far this Season with the average score being a very modest 17 points. Overall there were 31 goals, 6 clean sheets, 20 yellow cards and no red ones. Once again most Premier League Managers made a raft of changes to their normal 1st Eleven which was the main reason for such a low scoring week. With West Ham, Everton and Spurs all paying the price there is now only 7 Premier League teams left in the Competition. John’s team Wee Aggies once again had their advantage at the top of the Alfaz Fantasy Football League slashed to only 18 points by the in form Andrew’s team Ballers. Barbra XI moved back into the top 3 after a couple of weeks away while Nick’s Black Cats moved up 4 places to 5th spot. Down at the very foot of the table, Gary’s Upside Team still

have a lot to do to get out of the hole they have dug for themselves as they are now a massive 83 points behind Kim’s Ginger United. Olly F.C. have maintained their place at the Summit of our Junior League for the last 6 weeks, currently they have a very fragile 6 point lead over former front-runner of this section Harley’s Ginger Ninjar. Blue Moon F.C. have slotted back into a top 3 position and are waiting for the door to open to allow them to challenge for the top spot. At the other end of the table, Fleetwood Gian are struggling to keep pace with the rest of the teams and are now 28 points behind Tom’s Real City. There is no change at the top of our Mark Carter Ladies Section where Barbra’s XI have managed to fight of the challenge from Linda’s Team Tapas who moved to within 1 point of them last week. However this week the leaders extended their advantage to a slender 4 points.

Kim’s Ginger United have returned to their rightful spot at the bottom of this section after being there for 12 weeks in the early part of the Season. Five points is the gap between them and Liz’s Cookies Crew. In our Across the Costa’s Golden Boot League Bill’s East Fifers are showing no signs of surrendering the top spot even though they failed to pick up any points this week. Nick’s Black Cats closed the gap on them to 24 points. Most Managers in this League are suffering like Spurs with the absence of Harry Kane. Lloris & Gromit are in 3rd place and all top 3 teams have him in their Line-Up. Liz’s Cookies Crew are still holding everybody else up at the bottom and have they been joined by Ross’s Casper Bar who are just 5 points above them. The last 2 teams to go into our January Wine Draw are our top scoring team which was Nick’s Black Cats with a tally of 47 points and our Lowest scoring team which

was Hugo’s Spleendidmegood Utd with an unbelievable minus 8 courtesy of Spurs Trippier who scored a -5 thanks to his missed penalty against Crystal Palace. Burnley’s Tarkowski also waded in with a -3 and the rest of his team didn’t play. Manager of the Month for January has been kindly sponsored by MONA’S Restaurant in Albir who provide excellent food in very pleasant surroundings and the lucky winner this Month is Terry’s Hup Hannah City who just pipped Lee’s Athletico Higgo by 8 points. Terry & his good Lady will enjoy a super meal for 2 at this very classy Restaurant. Dave’s team The Hatters have a slight 4 point advantage over Liz’s team Cookies Crew 61 at the top of our F.A,Cup League after the 4th Round. Nick’s Blues are in 3rd place followed by Isabel’s team The Bluebells. All top 4 Managers are Manchester City Fans so we

know a good run in the F.A.Cup will give one of them a great chance of winning this Section. No changes at the top or bottom of our Champion of Champions League as Pauline’s Vodka had their control at the top cut to 24 points by Joe’s Keith Lard F.C. while at the opposite end Dave’s Hatters trail Micky’s Walkden Town Res by a formidable 60 points. There is a busy week ahead for the A.F.F.L. with 2 lots of fixtures going into the mix and also the Transfer Window closes so it’s worthwhile reminding Fantasy Managers that if one of your Players moves to another team in the Premier League it makes no difference to the points collected. If they move out of the Premier League like Chelsea’s Fabregas you are just unlucky. Don’t forget to keep track of your teams progress in the coming weeks by logging on to our super website or why not offer your opinion on our Facebook Page.

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Eddie Jones reveals England team for Six Nations opener A year on from a poor 2018 Six Nations campaign, one in which England lost to Scotland, France and Wales backto-back, Eddie Jones will be looking to improve on their fifth place finish, especially considering the 2019 Rugby World Cup looms quickly on the horizon. The pressure is undeniably on, and with the injuries to big players like Dylan Hartley, Sam Underhill, Ben Te’o and Anthony Watson, the task facing Jones and the Roses is a difficult one. Also they face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin during the first week so talk about getting thrown in at the deep-end. Related: England Six Nations Fixtures However, Jones has named a 35-man squad that can compete with anyone as shown by their Autumn performances

against South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Dan Cole has returned to the squad after his previous appearance came against Ireland in last years competition. Additionally, Mako Vunipola, Ellis Genge, Joe Launchbury, Billy Vunipola, Jack Clifford and Ollie Devoto have all returned from injury.

Jones has named four uncapped players in the squad with Ollie Thorley, Ben Earl, Dan Robson and Jack Singleton all getting call-ups. Eddie Jones said of the squad; “We are very happy with the squad and have a number of players who have come back from long-term injury. We are looking forward to getting across to Portugal and having a good ten-day preparation for the Ireland game.

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England’s women buzzing for Six Nations after groundbreaking deal

There’s an air of excitement as England’s women prepare for this year’s Six Nations Championship.

That’s not only down to the team’s determination to avenge last year’s secondplace finish, but also because of the progress made off the field. Following an announcement last year, the Six Nations will be the first time England’s women play as full-time professionals -- a landmark moment for English rugby. Captain Sarah Hunter, who has over 100 caps and 11 years of international experience, knows just how much significance the decision holds. Ahead of her country’s opening game against Ireland 33-year-old Hunter she spoke to reporters explaining the energya nd significance of this years tournament. “There’s certainly a real buzz around what this is going to mean for the girls,” “Either people like myself, who have had

to have full-time jobs throughout their international careers but now know that isn’t the case, to the other side, players who are coming out of university and this is their first job, or they’re not going to university because this is the career path they want to choose -- to be a full-time rugby player.” While other countries operate on a semiprofessional basis, no other nation has put up a deal that compares with the one England has offered its 15-aside female rugby players. In total, 28 full-time contracts have been handed out, with the largest salaries thought to be worth £28,000 ($36,500). England’s results on the field, meanwhile, have also been promising, with victories over USA, Canada, and Ireland in November. The world’s No. 2 ranked side will now go for Six Nations glory after a narrow heartbreaking defeat by to France cost them the championship last year.

x6 Nations Fun Facts

1. The 6 Nations is one of the oldest cup competitions in the world. The first Tournament was held in 1883. 2. England is the most successful team in the history of the 6 Nations having won the tournament 25 times. 3. The 6 Nations trophy is crafted from sterling silver, and has an estimated value of £55,000 4. England flyhalf Johnny Wilkinson holds the record for most points scored in a 6 Nations match, scoring 35 points in England’s 80-25 drubbing of the Italians in 2001. 5. The inside of the trophy was recently plated with gold to protect it from the corrosive properties of champagne. 6. England has won the most Grand Slams with 12, Wales second with 10 and France third with 9 respectively.

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Sport

Top form Justin

World number one Justin Rose held off the challenge of Adam Scott to win the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines by two shots from the Australian on Sunday. The Englishman had three bogeys in his opening five holes but played the

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last 12 in five under to card a three-under 69 and win on 21 under. The 38-year-old was making his first appearance of 2019 and was delighted with the victory:-”I haven’t won in January since about

2002, so this feels great,” said the 2013 US Open champion. “I am really happy. I challenged the status quo and changed everything up in the search to try to get better.” The victory secured Rose a 10th US PGA Tour

title and his first win since the Turkish Airlines Open on the European Tour in November. “He’s the number one player in the world, and he’s showing why,” Scott said. “Even when he was a little off, he kept it together.”

Big day at Daytona

Spain´s Fernando Alonso added another motorsport trophy to his cabinet with victory in the Rolex 24 in Daytona last weekend. Alonso, 37, retired from F1 at the end of the season but won a rain-affected race alongside Renger van der One of Spain´s greatest sporting stars, Javier Fernandez, hung up his ice skates last weekend, as he claimed a seventh consecutive European Figure Skating Championships title, after being out of competitive action for a year. The 27-year-old 2018 Olympic bronze medallist

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Zande, Kamui Kobayashi and Jordan Taylor in the Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac. The 24-hour race at the Florida circuit was red flagged twice because of rain. by Alex Trelinski

and two-time world champion, who announced his decision to retire after the European championships in Minsk, equalled the record of pre-war Austrian skating icon Karl Schafer, who won his seventh title back in 1936.

“Just an amazing experience - perfect execution for the race,” Alonso said. “We were competitive in everything - dry, wet, night, day.” Alonso, who has also won at le Mans, made his debut in the Daytona race last year,

finishing in 38th position. He will try to join Britain’s Graham Hill as the only racers to win the triple crown of the Monaco Grand Prix, 24 Hours of Le Mans and Indianapolis 500 when he competes in the latter for the second time in May.

That´s all folks!

“It was really difficult to compete after such a long break since the Olympics,” Fernandez said. “And knowing that it is my final career competition, it was really hard to win here.”

Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) chairman Alejandro Blanco said “How proud we’ve been to have been represented by a champion of his level, who’s left an indelible stamp on the history of Spanish sport.”

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Premiership Football

Thursday 7th February Vic Open 2019 Sky Sports Golf 05:00

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2019 Sky Sports Golf 21:00

Scottish football Friday 1st February Kilmarnock v Hearts BT Sport 1 - 20:45

St Johnstone v Celtic

Saturday 2nd January

Tottenham v Newcastle - 13:30 Everton v Wolves -16:00 Chelsea v Huddersfield - 16:00 Brighton v Watford - 16:00 Burnley v Southampton - 16:00 Crystal Palace v Fulham - 16:00 Cardiff v Bournemouth - 18:30

Sunday 3rd February

Leicester v Man Utd - 16:05 Man City v Arsenal - 18:30

Sunday 3rd February

St Mirren v Hibernian Sky Sports Football - 14:30

West Ham v Liverpool - 22:05

Sunday 3rd February

Spanish Football

St Johnstone v Celtic Sky Sports Football - 13:30

Tennis Friday 1st January

Thailand Open 2019 BT Sport 3 08:00 St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy 2019 BT Sport 1 11:00

Saturday 2nd February

Thailand Open 2019 BT Sport 3 11:00 St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy 2019 BT Sport 1 12:00

Sunday 3rd February

Thailand Open 2019 BT Sport 2 11:00 St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy 2019 BT Sport ESPN 14:30

Italian Football Saturday 2nd February Juventus v Parma Eleven Sports 2 - 20:30

Sunday 3rd February Roma v AC Milan Eleven Sports 2 - 20:30

Saturday 2nd February Levante v Getafe Eleven Sports 1 - 13:00 Barcelona v Valencia Eleven Sports 1 - 18:30 Celta Vigo v Sevilla Eleven Sports 1 - 20:45

Sunday 3rd February Betis v Atletico Madrid Eleven Sports 1 - 16:15 Real Madrid v Alaves Eleven Sports 1 - 20:45

English football Friday 1st February

Preston v Derby Sky Sports Football - 20:45

Saturday 2nd February Leeds v Norwich Sky Sports Football - 18:30 Cardiff v Bournemouth BT Sport 1 - 18:30

Darts - The Masters 2019 - ITV 4 20:00 - Friday February 1st - Sunday

ALL TIMES GIVEN ARE SPANISH TIME

The fightback starts here Britain’s former world number one Andy Murray had hip resurfacing surgery in London on Monday, as he decided that there´s more to come in his career, rather than calling it quits in a few months time. The three-time Grand Slam champion, 31, announced in January he would retire this year, preferably after Wimbledon. Then he admitted the Australian Open, where he lost to Spain´s Roberto

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Bautista Agut in the first round, could be the final tournament of his career. Murray said on Monday: “I have a metal hip. Feeling a bit battered and bruised but hopefully that will be the end of my hip pain.” The Scot’s post on Instagram featured an X-ray picture of his hip. American doubles legend Bob Bryan had a similar operation in 2018,

and suggested last month that Murray ought to go for it. The 40-year-old was on court within five months of his operation and competed with twin brother Mike at the Australian Open. Professor Max Fehily, consultant orthopaedic surgeon and clinical director at the Manchester Hip Clinic said:- “90 to 95 percent of patients who have this surgery are delighted and live a pain-free life”.

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