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Figures have revealed that the number of people in employment has increased from April to June 2014 by 63,000 to reach 2,594,000, the Office for National Statistics have revealed. This makes it the highest level since records began. The figures also show that there are more people in Scotland in employment than in the UK as a whole; 73.5% per cent of

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people are now in employment in Scotland, compared to 73% per cent in the UK. The unemployment rate is 6.4% per cent, which is the same as the UK. The number of unemployed people has fell by 21,000 with the number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance falling by 35,500 over the year.

show we have a new record high in overall employment. Over the last 12 months, Scottish employment has increased by 63,000 and unemployment has fallen by 21,000. “It is also good to see the number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance continues to fall. It is now at its lowest level since October 2008 and is 35,500 lower than one year ago.

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he extraordinary tales of ordinary people whose lives were transformed during the First World War continues with the real-life stories of Alan Lloyd. In this second episode, he has swapped life with his new wife and baby son for the battlefields ofYpres and the Somme. The show also explores war on the Home Front – through the diaries of celebrity cook and restaurateur Hallie Miles, and suffragette Kate Parry Frye. Perhaps most memorable of all is the extraordinary bravery of soldier Reg Evans. Aged 25, he enlisted in the Territorial Army in 1913; served with the Hertfordshire Regiment

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by,” explains Pamela, 81. “The only other person alive that I do know who would know is my cousin, who is 99. I spoke to her the other night and she said, ‘Oh I don’t think I’ll watch it (The Great War:The People's Story, Sunday, ITV, 9pm), because the young man doesn’t look anything like Reg.” Pamela explained it would be impossible for her to tell the show’s producers who did look like him, and who did sound like him because she was a young girl when he died and could not remember his voice.

“She (Pamela’s cousin) said, ‘Oh it was a much more refined London accent than Daniel (Mays), who’s portraying him’. “I said, ‘Well that’s as maybe when he was at home, but you have no idea really… he would probably just have taken on the accent of the men he was with. “In those days you were either posh or you were a worker; the class system was such, and if your accent gave you away that you were a toff then he wouldn’t have had the confidence of the men he was with and trying to get the best from.” Having transcribed Reg’s assorted notes and letters, it gave Pamela a better understanding of her dad, and mother.

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www.ayrshire-news.co.uk continued from front page It has also been revealed that female employment has also reached a new record high. Figures show that with 1,250,000 women in Scotland in employment, the total has increased of 36,000 over the year. The employment rate of young people are also on the up, with 55.6% per cent in employment. Cabinet Secretary for Training, Youth and Women’s Employment Angela Constance said: “I am pleased to see that youth employment has increased and that fewer young people are now unemployed in Scotland compared to

a year ago. It is so important that our young people have the chance to get a foothold in the labour market and we want to see this figure continue to decrease. “This government will always do everything we can to ensure women have the same opportunities in the labour market as their male counterparts, and have access to quality sustained work in careers they choose. “As part of our recovery we must ensure that everyone is able to benefit from a growing economy. For example, our transformational plans for childcare will not just be good for children, but also their parents, giving them greater opportunities to enter work or training.”

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Local MP concerned at armed police deployment Katy Clark MP has voiced concern that armed police officers are being deployed on routine patrols across Scotland.

The Member of Parliament for North Ayrshire and Arran expressed these concerns after Police Scotland confirmed that some police officers are now routinely patrolling the streets carrying firearms. Police Scotland stated that there are 275 armed police officers in Scotland and that these armed officers are being regularly deployed to support unarmed officers in their routine duties. Police patrols have not traditionally been armed in the UK. Speaking on the subject Katy Clark said: “I am concerned that armed police patrols are now taking place on a regular basis and by the lack of transparency about how and why this decision was made. Whilst I understand that the police require armed officers to respond to particularly dangerous situations, the routine arming of officers on patrol could fundamentally alter the

nature of policing in Scotland. Even though the number of police officers carrying weapons is currently low, I am worried that routine armed patrols could change the relationship between the police and the communities they work in.” I am also very concerned that such an important decision has been made without the Scottish Parliament or the general public being properly consulted and far from clear what the justification is for it. I am particularly disappointed that the Scottish Government refused to hold a full Parliamentary Debate on this subject.

If the Cabinet Secretary for Justice believes the decision to allow armed police officers to patrol the streets was correct, then he should answer questions on the matter instead of trying to shut down debate. The public have genuine concerns about this decision and I am frustrated that the Scottish Government has failed to address them.”

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your Barnardo’s shops need you! With their cheery ‘high fives’ and ‘happy-to-help’ attitude, the 15,000 Clyde-siders who volunteered at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow played a massive role in the event’s success. And now the Games are over, Barnardo’s Scotland hopes some of the 50,000 or so people who applied for volunteer duty at the Games might want to direct some of their goodwill towards helping out in the charity’s shops throughout the Glasgow region. Barnardo’s

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throughout Ayrshire, Inverclyde and Dunbartonshire – as well as the Glasgow area – are struggling to find enough volunteers. Magdalene Davie, Area Business Manager, said: “We had difficulties recruiting new volunteers while the Commonwealth Games were on as most people who had some spare time were taking the opportunity to be part of this amazing event. “It would be wonderful if some of those who did volunteer at the games would consider coming and volunteering for us. Volunteering in our stores can be a

lot of fun; it gives people the chance to share their experience with us, learn new skills as well as meet and mix with people of different ages and backgrounds and be part of their own community. It can also be a stepping stone into employment by providing retail experience and references for your CV.” Anyone interested in working in one of Barnardo’s Scotland Glasgow shops should contact retailvolunteering@barnardos.org.uk or for more information go to www. barnardos.org.uk/volunteering

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Dino’s fish and chip shop has bee named on the list of finalists for regional Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year. In is one of six Scottish shop that will compete to named named regional winner, allowing them to compete for the British title in London next January. The other chippys that have made the cut are: Cromars. St. Andrews, Fife; Frankie’s Fish & Chips, Brae, Shetland; The Trawler, Golspie, Sutherland; Palombos, Alexandria, Dumbartonshire and Moore’s Fish & Chips, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway. Each shop has been subject to assessment by industry experts and have been visited by a mystery diner to qualify as one of the top 60 shops in the United Kingdom.

The criteria upon which they have been judged includes product quality, sustainable sourcing, marketing and customer service. The event is organised by Seafish, the sea food authority, who seek to recognise those achieving the highest standards possible in the fish and chip shop industry each year. Paul Williams, Chief Executive of Seafish said: “These awards have not only improved the industry standards by consistently rewarding and testing businesses, they have also raised positive awareness of the issues surrounding sustainable fishing practices and encouraged shops to implement sustainable sourcing. “Last year we witnessed some of the highest calibre of entrants ever. The bar is constantly rising and we can’t wait to see the top fryers battle it out this year.”

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Countdown to smoke-free grounds NHS Ayrshire & Arran officially launched its countdown to smoke-free grounds this week (Tuesday 5 August 2014). In seven months time, when the new Smoke-free Grounds Policy comes in to effect, smoking shelters will be removed and smoking will not be permitted anywhere inside the buildings or in the grounds of all NHS Ayrshire & Arran. This follows a directive from the Scottish Government asking all NHS Boards to ensure their grounds are smoke free by March 2015. Dr Carol Davidson, Director of Public Health, explains: “Smoking is the biggest single preventable cause of ill-health and early death in Scotland. It’s not only smokers who are at risk - passive smoking kills, causes disease and leads to health problems. The Scottish Government recognises the important example that the NHS should give in this matter and has asked all NHS Boards to lead the way in providing a clean, healthy and smoke-free environment to all patients, staff and visitors. Appreciating how important this issue

is, Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board endorsed the Smoke-free Grounds Policy which was presented at its June Board meeting.”

The Smoke-free Grounds Policy was developed after an extensive period of engagement during November and December last year. Staff and members of the public were asked to complete a survey to gather their views on smoking and the best ways to achieve smoke-free grounds and their responses were taken into account when finalising the policy. Dr Davidson adds: “The vast majority of people, including our staff, are supportive of the move to smoke-free grounds. However, we do appreciate that the change in policy has the potential to cause difficulty for some smokers. We will work closely with our Fresh Air-shire teams throughout the countdown period to make sure there are sufficient options available to those who would like help to manage their smoking.” To talk about any aspect of smoking including help to stop, the effects of second-hand smoke or information about e-cigarettes, call free on 0800 783 9132, or email freshair-shire@ aapct.scot.nhs.uk.

Photo: Dr Carol Davidson, members of the Fresh Air-shire team and staff who have used the Fresh Air-shire service to give up smoking support the launch of the countdown at University Hospital Ayr.

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All the fun of the play – at Kay Park Playday at Kay Park Kilmarnock has been a favourite feature in the East Ayrshire summer calendar for many years and this year’s event, with its topical Commonwealth theme, was no exception as it attracted thousands of visitors from near and far.

Over 7000 people turned up to join in the fun at Kay Park on Wednesday, and among the visitors was Aileen Campbell MSP, Minister for Children and Young People. Playday is a national event which celebrates the child’s right to play and throughout the country parks come alive with play activities and Kilmarnock’s Playday event is one of the very biggest, and arguably the best in the country. Last year the Kilmarnock event won a Best Have a Field Day award from the Field Trust. Organised by the Council’s Vibrant Communities Play and Early Intervention Team, in partnership with the East Ayrshire Community Play Forum, the day’s activities

were arranged in six different zones throughout the park. In the Creative Zone, artistic kids enjoyed arts and crafts and face painting. The Fun Zone was hugely popular with bouncy castles, quad bikes, rodeo bull, giant games and early year’s activities. Mud slides and water activities were the order of day in the Messy Zone, while in the Free Play Zone, youngsters explored the joys of den building, wigwam making and tyre crates. Canoeing, climbing and crate climbing were key attractions in the Adventure Zone. And this year, to celebrate the recent XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, there was a special Commonwealth Zone with taster sessions running throughout the day in sports like rugby, judo and gymnastics, cycling, hockey and “It’s a knockout”. The event was supported by many local voluntary and community organisations and a large number of local sports clubs who all offered their services for free. Councillor Kathy Morrice, Spokesperson for Improving Health

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and Wellbeing and Lifelong Learning, said: “Once again Kilmarnock has excelled in hosting a fantastic day of play and celebration for children and young people and their families. This event really unites our local communities and it is heartening to see so many different organisations coming together to deliver a day of wonderful play experiences for our children and young people.” Minister for Children and Young People, Aileen Campbell, said, “I am delighted to be able to spend Play Day at Kay Park this year as it is always fantastic fun, attracting thousands of families. It is really wonderful to see that in addition to all the activities that regular visitors have become used to,

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the Games. Who knows, the taster sessions could be the first step for our future sporting champions.

“Children’s play is crucial to wellbeing and their development physically and psychologically. It is vital that we

support it by providing spaces for

families to use and encourage young people to be active and develop their

independence. I would like to thank and congratulate everyone who has helped put together events across Scotland today.”

Assistant Nurse Director, Eddie Docherty and Assistant Medical Director, Dr Ken Ferguson will take part in a panel discussion about outof-hours care at the public meeting on Monday 25 August 2014 at 6.30pm in the DA Hall, Millport. Dr Ferguson explains: “This meeting will give you the chance to talk to us about out-of-hours care on the island and to discuss how the recent changes have affected you. “Safe and effective 24-hour clinical cover is a top priority for us. And we want to ensure that the people of Cumbrae have the chance to share their experiences of using the out-ofhours service. “Come along to the meeting, and tell us what you think about the services provided in your area.”

www.troonleisureclasses.co.uk Online enrolment and payment available from 1st July. Enrolment for remaining places will take place in Troon Library on Friday 5th 13:00 - 18:30 and Saturday 6th September 10:00 - 15:30.

Payment of fees at library by cash or cheque only. Adult classes cost £50 for 10 week courses and £100 for 20 week courses unless otherwise stated, and Junior classes cost £30 per 10 week session. There will be an additional charge in some classes to cover the cost of materials and equipment. Classes listed are offered for 2014/15 and will run from Tuesday 23/09/14 onwards unless otherwise stated.

ADULT CLASSES Marr College

Comic Improvisation

Weds

19:00 – 21:00

Cookery-Quick, Easy, Tasty

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19:00 – 21:00

Creative Writing

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19:00 – 21:00

Drawing & Painting (Bill Taylor)(waiting list)

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19:00 – 21:00

Fashion Jewellery & Beading

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19:00 – 21:00

Fabulous Crafts

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First Aid at Work & Home (30th Sept)

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French (Beginners)

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Italian - First Steps

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Italian - Next Steps

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Leaded Stained Glass

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Leaded Stained Glass

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Spanish for Beginners

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19:00 – 21:00

Spanish Level 2

Thurs

19:00 – 21:00

Woodwork and Woodturning

Weds

19:00 – 21:00

Troon Youth Centre

Drawing & Painting-An Introduction £125 Drawing & Painting-Intermediate £125 Drawing & Painting-Foundation Drawing & Painting (waiting list) £150 Drawing & Painting (waiting list) £150 Lino Cutting & Relief Printing-Introduction

Tues Tues Mon Thurs Thurs Weds

9.15 – 11:45 13:15 – 15.45 13:00 – 15:00 9:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 16:00 13:00 – 15:00

Troon Primary School

Tribal Style Bellydance - Beginners Tribal Style Bellydance - Improvers

Thurs Thurs

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Mon Weds

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Weds Weds Weds

16:00 – 17:50 18:00 – 19:50 20:00 – 22:00

9 Church Street, Troon Introduction to Classical Pilates (£40.00)

Fri Marr College

09:30 – 10:30

JUNIOR CLASSES Volleyball (P7 /S1 boys & girls) Volleyball (S3 under 16 girls) Volleyball (under 19 girls) (Volleyball commences 27th August 2014)

For further details visit our website www.troonleisureclasses.co.uk or e-mail enquiries@troonleisureclasses.co.uk

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Cumnock Highland Games: You’d be Barking Mad to Miss It! Canine wizardry, caber tossing athletes, kilted sword-dancers and marching pipe bands are just some of the attractions at this month’s Cumnock Highland Games and Tattoo.

The Ayrshire town’s annual festival of all things Scottish has grown to become one of the biggest events of its kind in the area, and this year’s 9th Cumnock Highland Games promises to be one of the best yet.

It all kicks off on the evening of Saturday 23rd August with live music, a dog display team and explosive demonstrations at Cumnock Tattoo. It’s been three years since this open air event was last held, and with a line-up including pipe bands, tribal band Clann an Drumma, the Queens Own Yeomanry and the amazing Cheshire Dog Display Team, the 2014 Tattoo is sure to be a memorable evening. The following day – Sunday 24th August – the action really gets going with the Highland Games kicking off at around 1pm. Seven pipe bands – including 2013 champions Coalburn IOR – will parade through the town to Broomfield Park, where 2014 Games Chieftain Rev John Paterson will declare the Games officially open. This will signal the commencement of the Highland Heavies competitions, a series of traditional events in which both men and women test their strength and skill. An international line-up of athletes has been confirmed, with reigning men’s champion Jason Young set to defend his title against challengers from across Scotland, Germany and New Zealand. Whilst the strongmen and women battle it out, a competition just as fierce will take place on the main stage. Highland Dancers from all over the

country and overseas will descend on Cumnock, demonstrating the outstanding athleticism, precision and aesthetics of their discipline as they compete for a whole host of titles. The afternoon will also see a Tug of War contest, plus the seven Pipe Bands will be performing throughout the day. There will be more live music in the beer tent, and with an array of stalls plus with a kids fun fair, there will be something for everyone. Animal lovers will be in for a special treat, with the line-up also including the Cheshire Dog Display Team, who last performed at Cumnock Highland Games in 2009. This entertaining and informative display team comprises of a wide variety of dogs of all shapes and sizes and from a range of backgrounds including rescue dogs, pet dogs and doggie stars from the world of TV and photographic modelling. Starring the cream of canine talent, the

display is performed to music with an amusing and informative commentary, with the team specialising in canine wizardry at its very best. Jim McMillan, Secretary of Cumnock Highland Games, said: “We are thrilled to be bringing the Cheshire Dog Display Team back to Ayrshire for 2014. Together with a World Champion Pipe Band, a fantastic line-up of athletes from home and abroad, and a great mix of spectacle, music, entertainment and fun, Cumnock Highland Games & Tattoo 2014 is not to be missed.” Cumnock Tattoo is on Saturday 23rd August from 7pm. Cumnock Highland Games is on Sunday 24thAugust from 1pm (Parade departs The Square 12.30pm). Both take place at Broomfield Park (off Auchinleck Road, Cumnock) and admission to each is £5pp (concessions apply). www.cumnockhighlandgames.org

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Highland Games & Tattoo CABER-TOSSING heavies, pipe bands, tartan-clad dancers and some very talented dogs will descend on Cumnock this August for the Ayrshire town’s 9th annual Highland Games.

Special guests this year include the Cheshire Dog Display Team, who last wowed the Cumnock crowds with their agility, obedience and courage five years ago. The Queens Own Yeomanry will also be in attendance. Look out too for the The popular event, which Tug o War competition (with attracts visitors and competitors opportunities for spectators to get in from across the world, takes place on the action!) plus folk music in the in the town’s Broomfield Park on beer tent, food, stalls and a funfair Sunday 24th August. It all kicks off for the kids. at 12.30pm as a parade of Pipe This summer also sees the Bands departs Cumnock’s historic return of the Cumnock Tattoo, an Square, marching in a blaze of open-air spectacular held at colour and sound to Broomfield Broomfield on Saturday 23rd August, Park. the eve of the Highland Games. Back There, at around 1pm, the by popular demand, the 2014 Tattoo Chieftain will declare the Games will include Scotland’s premier open, signalling the ‘Highland tribal band, Clann an Drumma, Pipe Heavies’ athletes to commence their Bands, demonstrations by the bid to be named Games Champion. Queens Own Yeomanry and Scottish This coveted title is earned across a Country Dancers, and a fireworks number of traditional tests of both finale. Plus, the Cheshire Dog skill and strength, culminating in the Display Team will be performing for iconic Tossing the Caber. the first time under flood-lights. Meanwhile, the skill, precision XxxEntry for each event is £5pp (pay and aesthetic of Highland Dancing at the gate). For further details will be on display as young dancers please go to from across the country compete on www.cumnockhighlandgames.org the main stage.

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Cumnock Highland Games & Tattoo - 23/24 August 2014, Broomfield Park, Cumnock

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Search for a smile

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success! NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Oral Health Promotion Team has developed an educational resource called ‘Search for a smile’. The tool supports and helps primary school children learn about the importance of good oral health.

Every primary school in Ayrshire received a copy of Search for a smile in 2012. Earlier this year, we asked schools to complete a survey to tell us how successful the resource had been and if we needed to make any improvements. As part of the feedback, we awarded prizes to the schools in East, North and South Ayrshire that had been the most creative when using the Search for a smile resources.

Every school that completed the survey also received a certificate. The winning school in East Ayrshire was Patna Primary School and Nursery. In North Ayrshire, Loudoun Montgomery Primary in Irvine were the winners. And in South Ayrshire, it was Dalmilling Primary in Ayr who received the winner’s plaque. Karen Parker, Assistant Dental Services Manager - Oral Health Promotion commented: “We wanted to encourage children to learn about good oral health in a fun and interactive way and the Search for a smile resource allows us to do just that. We would like to say a big thank you to all the primary schools for taking part and engaging with us so enthusiastically.”

East – The winners from East Ayrshire, Patna Primary School andNursery with Head Teacher Mrs Yorston and Hazel Andrew Senior Oral Health Promoter.

North – North Ayrshire winners Loudoun Montgomery Primary School Pupils with Head Teacher Mrs Miller and Linda Paton Senior Oral Health Promoter.

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TVWEEK Stars put a brave face

DON’T MISS… Match of the Day at 50, Friday, BBC1, 10.35pm.

Celebrating 50 years of the football highlights programme, featuring a look at what has made the show such a success.

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SATURDAY’S TV 16.08.14 BBC1 CHOICE

Joan Collins TV’s Nastiest Villains with Joan Collins Channel 5, 9pm The actress announces the results of an online poll in which viewers were asked to vote for the TV characters they love to hate, drawing on the worlds of soap, drama, game shows, talent shows and reality TV. The male representatives include JR Ewing from Dallas and Breaking Bad’s Walter White, while women featured are Collins’ own portrayal of Alexis Colby in Dynasty and Tanya Turner of Footballers’ Wives fame. Featuring contributions by Linda Gray, Claire King, Katie Hopkins, Nicki Chapman and Stefan Dennis.

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Charlie Murphy The Village BBC1, 9pm Phoebe, the stationmaster’s daughter, provides a source of distraction for Bert from Martha and invites him to go to Hankin’s new dancehall, while Grace decides to join the cycling club for a ride out. Is there more to her decision than even she or John are aware? Elsewhere, Marie Stope’s caravan arrives in the village, a little too late to be of any help to Agnes, Robin helps Martha escape George and the Big House, and Clem suggests to Edmund that he should marry. Period drama, starring Maxine Peake, John Simm and Tom Varey.

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6.00 Breakfast. 8.35 Match of the Day. (R) 10.00 Sunday Morning Live. 11.00 Wild Walks. (R) 11.10 Helicopter Heroes Down Under. (R) 11.40 Sunday Politics. 12.15 MOTD2 Extra. 1.00 BBC News; Weather. 1.15 Bargain Hunt. (R) 2.15 Best of Homes Under the Hammer. (R) 2.45 Eat Well for Less? (R) 3.45 Escape to the Country. (R) 4.30 The Great British Bake Off. (R) 5.30 Songs of Praise. 6.05 Deadly 60 on a Mission. Dangerous environments in Cuba and the Bahamas. 6.35 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. Fiona Bruce and the experts visit Blair Castle in Perthshire to examine items including a collection of valuable miniatures and a wooden spoon with an intriguing past. (R) 8.00 Countryfile. John Craven and Shauna Lowry visit a largely unknown region of Northern Ireland, the Sperrin Mountains, and explore an old blacksmith’s forge made famous by a Seamus Heaney poem. Including Weather for the Week Ahead. 9.00 The Village. Phoebe, the stationmaster’s daughter, invites Bert to go to the new dancehall, while Grace decides to join the cycling club for a ride out. Elsewhere, Marie Stopes’ caravan arrives. 10.00 BBC News; Weather. 10.25 Sportscene. Highlights of the weekend’s Scottish Premiership matches. 11.20 Match of the Day 2. 12.20 Film: The 51st State. (2001) 1.45 Weather for the Week Ahead. 1.50 BBC News.

6.45 Alan Titchmarsh’s Garden Secrets. (R) 7.45 Live Athletics: European Championships. 10.30 The Football League Show. (R) 11.50 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 1.20 Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds. (R) 1.50 Live Athletics: European Championships. 4.50 Flog It! (R) 5.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (R) 6.00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. Dinnerladies co-stars Anne Reid and Thelma Barlow team up with antiques experts Paul Laidlaw and David Harper to hunt for collectibles in Oxfordshire. (R) 7.00 River City. Will and Robbie are put to the test when Finn skips school to find out more about his real family, while Alan has a difficult visit from Raymond. (R) 8.00 Dragons’ Den. An 18-yearold hopes to impress with his garden shed invention, a gaming entrepreneur makes a rip-roaring entrance and the Dragons get a taste of Colombia’s finest cocoa beans. 9.00 James May’s Cars of the People. The Top Gear presenter explores the weird world of the microcar, discovering how austerity and fears of congestion led to a variety of disastrous European vehicles. 10.00 Film: The Prestige. (2006) Two Victorian magicians become bitter rivals as one becomes obsessed with the secret to the other’s greatest illusion. Mystery thriller, starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale. 12.05 Sign Zone: Countryfile: Summer Special. (R) 1.00 Holby City. (R) 2.00 This Is BBC Two.

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6.10 The Hoobs. (R) 6.35 Caterham Motorsport. 7.05 Triathlon: Long Course Weekend. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 9.00 Frasier. (R) 9.30 Sunday Brunch. 12.35 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 1.40 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 2.10 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 2.40 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 3.10 The Simpsons. (R) 3.40 The Simpsons. (R) 4.10 Deal or No Deal. 5.15 Channel 4 News. 5.45 Film: Water for Elephants. (2011) Premiere. Romantic drama, with Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson. 8.00 The Mill. Tensions escalate when William is forced to cut wages and, preparing for the worst, he appoints John to lead a new band of special constables to tackle protesters. 9.00 Richard III: The New Evidence. Scientists investigate how the English king’s spinal deformity would have affected his ability to fight in battle, with the help of a body double who has the same form of scoliosis. 10.00 Film: The Taking of Pelham 123. (2009) Criminals hijack a crowded New York subway train and threaten to kill the passengers unless they are paid $10million. Thriller remake, with Denzel Washington and John Travolta. 12.05 Film: Good Morning, Vietnam. (1987) Comedy drama, starring Robin Williams. 2.10 Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters. (R) 3.05 First Time Farmers. Kate rushes back from college when her calves fall ill. (R) 4.05 The Million Pound Drop. (R) 5.00 Hugh’s 3 Good Things: Best Bites. (R) 5.05 Deal or No Deal. (R)

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6.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. 6.05 Roary the Racing Car. (R) 6.15 Abby’s Flying Fairy School. (R) 6.25 Bubble Guppies. (R) 6.35 The Mr Men Show. (R) 6.45 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) 6.50 Chloe’s Closet. (R) 7.05 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) 7.10 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) 7.25 Make Way for Noddy. (R) 7.40 City of Friends. (R) 7.50 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) 8.10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. (R) 8.20 Milkshake! Bop Box. (R) 8.25 Angelina Ballerina. (R) 8.40 Olly the Little White Van. (R) 8.45 Rupert Bear. (R) 9.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) 9.15 Jelly Jamm. (R) 9.30 LazyTown. (R) 10.00 Access. 10.15 Highland Emergency. (R) 10.45 Police Interceptors. (R) 11.45 Police Interceptors. (R) 12.40 Police Interceptors. (R) 1.40 Film: White Fang. (1991) 3.45 Film: James and the Giant Peach. (1996) 5.15 Film: The Hunchback of Notre Dame. (1996) 7.00 5 News Weekend. 7.05 Cricket on 5. England v India. 8.00 World’s Scariest Animal Attacks. A woman who was attacked by a great white shark off the coast of Chile. Last in the series. (R) 9.00 Film: Safe. (2012) Premiere. A former cage fighter protects a 12-year-old girl holding valuable information that several criminal factions want. Action thriller, with Jason Statham and Catherine Chan. Part of the In Statham We Trust strand. 10.55 Film: Crank: High Voltage. (2009) Action thriller sequel. 12.40 Criminals: Caught on Camera. (R) 1.10 SuperCasino. 3.10 Soho Nail Bomber: Killing Spree. 4.00 House Doctor. (R)

DIGITAL

BBC Three 7.00 Film: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) 9.00 Our World War 10.00 Family Guy 10.45 Siblings 11.15 Cuckoo 11.45 American Dad! BBC Four 7.00 Proms on Four: The Sunday Prom: Battle of the Bands 8.30 Secret Knowledge: The Art of the Vikings 9.00 Great Poets in Their Own Words 10.00 Edinburgh Extra 11.00 Egypt’s Lost Cities ITV2 3.20 Film: Nancy Drew (2007) 5.20 Film: King Kong (2005) 9.00 Film: Hot Fuzz (2007) A zealous policeman is relocated to a sleepy country village, where a series of grisly so-called accidents arouses his suspicions. Action comedy, starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Including FYI Daily. 11.20 Film: Batman Returns (1992) ITV3 2.05 Inspector Morse 4.25 Film: Carry On Cowboy (1966) 6.20 Film: Columbo: The Bye-Bye SkyHigh IQ Murder Case (1977) 8.00 Lewis 10.00 Film: Chaplin (1992) ITV4 3.10 Film: Destry (1954) 5.15 Film: Nevada Smith (1966) 8.00 Ray Mears’ Close Encounters 9.00 Film: Mortal Kombat (1995) 11.00 Hell on Wheels 11.55 Alias Smith and Jones E4 4.50 The 100 5.50 Rude(ish) Tube 6.50 Film: Inkheart (2008) 9.00 Made in Chelsea NYC 10.00 Almost Royal 10.35 The Big Bang Theory 11.35 Virtually Famous Film4 2.55 Ramona and Beezus (2010) 5.00 Marmaduke (2010) 6.50 Drillbit Taylor (2008) 9.00 Season of the Witch (2011) 10.50 The Wolfman (2010)

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Tamzin Outhwaite New Tricks BBC1, 9pm The return of the drama following the work of veteran detectives tackling unsolved cases. Back home in Bermondsey for his youngest daughter's wedding, Gerry is visited by Ralph Paxton, an old friend recently released from prison who wants him investigate the murder of his grandson. Meanwhile, a newly divorced Sasha is forced to work with exhusband Ned Hancock, Danny puts the body language skills he has acquired on an FBI course to the test, and Gerry's daughter Caitlin gets upset when her father interrogates her fiance about his credentials.

6.00 Breakfast. 9.15 Neighbourhood Blues. 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) 11.00 Animal Saints and Sinners. 11.45 Real Lives Reunited. (R) 12.15 Bargain Hunt. 1.00 BBC News; Weather. 1.30 Reporting Scotland; Weather. 1.45 Doctors. 2.15 Perfection. (R) 3.00 Escape to the Country. 3.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation. (R) 4.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (R) 5.15 Pointless. (R) 6.00 BBC News; Weather. 6.30 Reporting Scotland; Weather. With Jackie Bird. 6.55 A Referendum Campaign Broadcast. By the Better Together campaign. (R) 7.00 The One Show. Hosted by Alex Jones and Matt Baker. 7.30 My Lost Son. The story of Carol King-Eckersley, whose son was killed in the Lockerbie bombing; BBC News; Regional News. 8.00 EastEnders. Ian makes a plan to keep Patrick away from the Square. 8.30 Miranda. The shopkeeper realises she is still attracted to Gary. (R) 9.00 New Tricks. New series. An old friend asks Gerry to investigate the murder of his grandson. 10.00 BBC News. 10.25 Reporting Scotland; Weather. 10.35 Have I Got Old News for You. Hosted by Richard Osman, with Dan Snow and Mark Steel. (R) 11.05 Boomers. (R) 11.35 Live at the Apollo. Jason Manford guest-hosts the stand-up show. (R) 12.20 Weather for the Week Ahead. 12.25 BBC News.

BBC2

6.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) 7.05 Animal Saints and Sinners. (R) 7.50 Real Lives Reunited. (R) 8.20 Sign Zone: Fake Britain. (R) 9.05 The Stuarts. (R) 10.05 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo. (R) 10.35 Click. 11.00 BBC News. 11.30 BBC World News. 12.00 Fred Dibnah’s Magnificent Monuments. (R) 12.30 Climbing Great Buildings. (R) 1.00 My Life in Books. (R) 1.30 Cash in the Attic. 2.15 The Chef’s Protege. (R) 2.45 Celebrity MasterChef. (R) 3.30 Coast. (R) 4.10 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (R) 5.10 Flog It! (R) 5.55 A Referendum Campaign Broadcast. 6.00 Two Tribes. New series. Quiz, hosted by Richard Osman. 6.30 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. 7.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure. Dave Myers and Si King are entertained by a geisha in Kyoto. (R) 8.00 University Challenge. St Peter’s College, Oxford, takes on the University of Sussex. 8.30 Food & Drink. Sat Bains demonstrates his take on a traditional bread and butter pudding. Last in the series. 9.00 Horizon: Should I Eat Meat? – The Big Health Dilemma. Part one of two. Michael Mosley investigates the truth about meat. 10.00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme. (R) 10.30 Scotland 2014. 11.00 Newsnight.; Weather. 11.50 Dragons’ Den. An 18-yearold hopes to impress with his garden shed invention. (R) 12.50 Sign Zone: Great War Diaries. (R) 1.50 This Is BBC Two.

STV

6.00 Good Morning Britain. 8.30 Lorraine. 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. (R) 10.30 This Morning. 12.30 The Chase. (R) 1.30 ITV News; Weather. 1.55 STV News; Weather. 2.00 Judge Rinder. 3.00 Secret Dealers. (R) 3.59 STV Weather Central. 4.00 Tipping Point. 5.00 Gift Wrapped. 6.00 STV News at Six; Weather. 6.25 Referendum Campaign Broadcast. By the Better Together campaign. 6.30 ITV News; Weather. 7.00 Emmerdale. Ross is racked with guilt over how Donna died and decides to tell Marlon the truth, Aaron turns up at the Dingles’ hoping to stay the night and Megan asks Jimmy to spy on Charity. 7.30 Coronation Street. Peter begs Jim for a drink to settle his nerves as he awaits a visit from Simon; STV News Headlines. 8.00 The Food We Eat: Tonight. New series. How to encourage families to cook meals from scratch. 8.30 Coronation Street. David warns Nick to stop faking seizures. 9.00 Long Lost Family. Two siblings hoping to fulfil their mother’s dying wish for them to be reunited with their adopted brother, and a man desperate for his birth mother to become a part of his life. 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather. 10.30 Scotland Tonight; Weather. 11.05 The Zoo. (R) 12.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. (R) 12.50 Britain’s Best Bakery. (R) 1.40 May the Best House Win. (R) 2.30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. (R) 3.10 ITV Nightscreen.

CHANNEL 4

6.00 Countdown. (R) 6.45 3rd Rock from the Sun. (R) 7.10 3rd Rock from the Sun. (R) 7.35 The King of Queens. (R) 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 9.00 Frasier. (R) 9.30 Frasier. (R) 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 11.30 Come Dine with Me. (R) 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary. 12.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) 12.35 Come Dine with Me. (R) 1.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) 1.40 Come Dine with Me. (R) 2.10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 3.10 Countdown. 4.00 Deal or No Deal. 5.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) 6.00 The Simpsons. Ned Flanders’ home is destroyed by a hurricane. (R) 6.30 Hollyoaks. Cameron worries about an out-ofcontrol Peri. 7.00 Channel 4 News. 8.00 Are You Addicted to Your Doctor?: Channel 4 Dispatches. Tazeen Ahmad investigates unnecessary use of the NHS. 8.30 Food Unwrapped. Stout, watercress and mustard. Last in the series. 9.00 Royal Marines Commando School. A recruit tackles a five-day exercise after recovering from a knee injury. 10.00 My Online Bride. British men heading abroad in search of wives. 11.05 Nigeria’s Hidden War: Channel 4 Dispatches. 12.00 The Shooting Gallery. 12.45 Film: Bullhead. (2011) 3.00 Scandal. 3.45 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. (R) 4.40 Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking. (R) 5.05 Deal or No Deal. (R)

CHANNEL 5

6.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. 6.10 Igam Ogam. (R) 6.20 Fireman Sam. (R) 6.35 The WotWots. (R) 6.45 Peppa Pig. (R) 6.50 Peppa Pig. (R) 6.55 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) 7.00 Pip Ahoy! (R) 7.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) 7.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) 7.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) 7.50 Noddy in Toyland. (R) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) 8.10 Peppa Pig. (R) 8.15 Peppa Pig. (R) 8.25 Peppa Pig. (R) 8.30 Peppa Pig. (R) 8.35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) 8.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) 9.00 Tickety Toc. (R) 9.15 The Wright Stuff. 11.10 Cowboy Builders. (R) 12.10 5 News Lunchtime. 12.15 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies. (R) 1.15 Home and Away. 1.45 Neighbours. 2.15 NCIS. (R) 3.15 Film: Imaginary Friend. (2012) 5.00 5 News at 5. 5.30 Neighbours. (R) 6.00 Home and Away. Brax supports Heath’s application for custody of Darcy. (R) 6.30 5 News Tonight. 7.00 Cricket on 5. England v India; 5 News Update. 8.00 Police Interceptors. Sgt Jon Moon and his police dog Kanto are confronted by a thief wielding a knife; 5 News at 9. 9.00 Gotham: Exclusive Preview. 9.05 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Launch. New series. Emma Willis invites another group of famous faces to shack up together. 11.05 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. New series. CBB companion show. 12.05 Celebrity Big Brother: Live from the House. 1.05 SuperCasino. 3.10 Under the Dome. (R) 4.00 Wildlife SOS. (R) 4.20 Divine Designs. (R) 4.45 House Doctor. (R)

DIGITAL

BBC Three 7.00 Top Gear 8.00 The Call Centre 9.00 Russell Howard’s Good News 10.00 Uncle 10.30 EastEnders 11.00 Family Guy 11.45 American Dad! BBC Four 7.00 World News Today 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys 8.00 Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies 9.00 Shipwrecks: Britain’s Sunken History 10.00 Art of China 11.00 Tales from the National Parks ITV2 2.55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 5.05 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 6.00 Dinner Date 7.00 You’ve Been Framed! 9.00 Film: The Shawshank Redemption (1994) 11.50 Two and a Half Men ITV3 3.00 Hamish Macbeth 4.10 Faith in the Future 4.40 Duty Free 5.15 On the Buses 5.50 Heartbeat 6.55 Murder, She Wrote 7.55 A Touch of Frost 10.00 Like Father, Like Son 11.40 The Vice ITV4 3.50 Magnum, PI 4.50 The Sweeney 5.55 Alias Smith and Jones 7.00 Cheers 8.00 MotoGP Highlights 9.00 The Motorbike Show 10.00 Ax Men E4 4.00 Revenge 5.00 How I Met Your Mother 6.00 The Big Bang Theory 7.00 Hollyoaks 7.30 New Girl 8.00 The Mindy Project 8.30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 9.00 The 100 10.00 Virtually Famous 10.50 Rude Tube: Ultimate Champions 11.50 How I Met Your Mother Film4 2.50 The Scarlet Blade (1963) 4.25 King Kong (1976) 7.00 Edward Scissorhands (1990) 9.00 Rush Hour 3 (2007) 10.45 Absentia (2011)

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Patrick Aryee Super Senses: The Secret Power of Animals BBC2, 8pm New series. Biologist Patrick Aryee and physicist Helen Czerski explore the world of animal senses to reveal how they detect things beyond the limits of human perception, conducting experiments and demonstrations featuring a variety of species. They begin by investigating sight and reveal how caribou – wild reindeer of Alaska – use ultraviolet light to avoid their predators. They also discover how the dragonfly's ability to view things in slow motion allows it to make a kill, and show how a snake can see in the pitch dark without using its eyes.

BBC2

6.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) 7.05 Animal Saints and Sinners. (R) 7.50 Real Lives Reunited. (R) 8.20 Sign Zone: Fake Britain. (R) 9.05 The Men Who Made Us Spend. (R) 10.05 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo. (R) 10.35 HARDtalk. 11.00 BBC News. 11.30 BBC World News. 12.00 Fred Dibnah’s Magnificent Monuments. (R) 12.30 The Super League Show. 1.15 The A to Z of TV Gardening. (R) 1.30 Cash in the Attic. (R) 2.15 The Chef’s Protege. (R) 2.45 Celebrity MasterChef. (R) 3.30 Coast. (R) 4.15 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (R) 5.15 Flog It! (R) 6.00 Two Tribes. Quiz. 6.30 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. 7.00 Young Vets. New series. Documentary following students during their final year at the Royal Veterinary College. 8.00 Super Senses: The Secret Power of Animals. New series. Patrick Aryee and Helen Czerski explore the world of animal senses, beginning with sight. 9.00 Mind Games. The psychological techniques used by campaigners on both sides of the independence debate. 10.00 Some Scousers with Jokes. Part one of two. The people of Liverpool tell their favourite jokes. 10.30 Scotland 2014. 11.00 Newsnight. 11.45 Weather. 11.50 Horizon: Should I Eat Meat? – The Big Health Dilemma. (R) 12.45 Sign Zone: John Bishop’s Australia. (R) 1.45 This Is BBC Two.

6.00 Breakfast. 9.15 Neighbourhood Blues. 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) 11.00 Animal Saints and Sinners. 11.45 Real Lives Reunited. (R) 12.15 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.00 BBC News; Weather. 1.30 Reporting Scotland; Weather. 1.45 Doctors. 2.15 Perfection. (R) 3.00 Escape to the Country. 3.30 The Hairy Bikers: Everyday Gourmets. (R) 4.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (R) 5.15 Pointless. (R) 6.00 BBC News; Weather. 6.30 Reporting Scotland; Weather. The latest headlines, with Jackie Bird. 7.00 The One Show. Live chat and topical reports, presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones. 7.30 EastEnders. Max apologises for his behaviour toward Dot; BBC News; Regional News. 8.00 River City. Bob and Angus come up with a plan to raise the cash they need to pay off their debts, while Finn gets closer to Kirsty as he distances himself from his foster parents. 9.00 In the Club. Roanna’s exhusband decides to cancel her credit cards, with the baby due any day. She suggests to Simon that they ask his parents for help but he does not seem keen on the idea. 10.00 BBC News. 10.25 Reporting Scotland; National Lottery Update. 10.35 Holby City. Elliot is devastated by the news he will no longer be responsible for Herzig. 11.35 Scrappers. (R) 12.05 Operation Wild. (R) 1.05 Weather for the Week Ahead. 1.10 BBC News.

STV

6.00 Good Morning Britain. 8.30 Lorraine. 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 10.30 This Morning. 12.30 The Chase. (R) 1.30 ITV News; Weather. 1.55 STV News; Weather. 2.00 Judge Rinder. 3.00 Secret Dealers. (R) 3.59 STV Weather Central. 4.00 Tipping Point. 5.00 Gift Wrapped. 6.00 STV News at Six; Weather. 6.30 ITV News; Weather. 7.00 Emmerdale. Marlon demands answers from the police about why Donna was operating alone that day – unaware of her deception – while Ross gives April the money her mother left for her. 7.30 Live UEFA Champions League. Besiktas v Arsenal (Kick-off 7.45pm). Adrian Chiles introduces coverage of the play-off round first-leg match at the Vodafone Arena in Istanbul, Turkey. 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather. 10.30 Scotland Tonight; Weather. Analysis of the day’s headlines from a Scottish perspective, plus local news from Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. 11.05 UEFA Champions League Highlights. Action from the play-off round first-leg matches, including Besiktas v Arsenal at the Vodafone Stadium and Napoli v Athletic Bilbao at the Stadio San Paolo. 12.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. (R) 12.50 Britain’s Best Bakery. Mich Turner and Peter Sidwell visit three bakers in Lancashire and Merseyside. (R) 1.45 May the Best House Win. (R) 2.35 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. (R) 3.20 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4

6.00 Countdown. (R) 6.45 3rd Rock from the Sun. (R) 7.10 3rd Rock from the Sun. (R) 7.35 The King of Queens. (R) 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 9.00 Frasier. (R) 9.30 Frasier. (R) 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 11.30 Come Dine with Me. (R) 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary. 12.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) 12.35 Come Dine with Me. (R) 1.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) 1.40 Come Dine with Me. (R) 2.10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 3.10 Countdown. 4.00 Deal or No Deal. 5.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) 6.00 The Simpsons. An overdose of spicy food causes Homer to experience hallucinations. (R) 6.30 Hollyoaks. Lindsey and Mercedes team up to get justice. 7.00 Channel 4 News. 8.00 Dogs: Their Secret Lives. New series. Mark Evans looks at how the lives of dogs have changed over the past 50 years. 9.00 Worst Place to Be a Pilot. New series. British pilots working for Indonesian airline Susi Air. 10.00 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell. 10.55 Royal Marines Commando School. A recruit tackles a five-day exercise after recovering from a knee injury. (R) 12.00 Poker. 12.55 Cage Warriors. 1.50 KOTV Boxing Weekly. 2.15 Caterham Motorsport. (R) 2.45 Triathlon: Long Course Weekend. (R) 3.40 The Grid. (R) 4.05 Trans World Sport. (R) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (R) 5.55 Countdown. (R)

CHANNEL 5

6.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. 6.10 Igam Ogam. (R) 6.20 Fireman Sam. (R) 6.35 The WotWots. (R) 6.45 Peppa Pig. (R) 6.50 Peppa Pig. (R) 6.55 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) 7.00 Pip Ahoy! (R) 7.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) 7.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) 7.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) 7.50 Noddy in Toyland. (R) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) 8.10 Peppa Pig. (R) 8.15 Peppa Pig. (R) 8.25 Peppa Pig. (R) 8.30 Peppa Pig. (R) 8.35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) 8.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) 9.00 Tickety Toc. (R) 9.15 The Wright Stuff. 11.10 Celebrity Big Brother: The Launch. (R) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. 1.15 Home and Away. 1.45 Neighbours. 2.15 NCIS. (R) 3.15 Film: Audrey’s Rain. (2003) 5.00 5 News at 5. 5.30 Neighbours. Toadie and Kathy are rushed to hospital. (R) 6.00 Home and Away. Hannah hijacks Nate’s date with Sophie. (R) 6.30 5 News Tonight. 7.00 Cricket on 5. England v India; 5 News Update. 8.00 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies. Anthony Joynes works with his counterparts in the Malawi capital Lilongwe. Last in the series; 5 News at 9. 9.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. The body of a woman is found on the road just outside the airport. 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother. The latest action from the all-star house. 11.05 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 12.05 Celebrity Big Brother: Live from the House. 1.05 SuperCasino. 3.10 Wentworth Prison. (R) 4.00 Wildlife SOS. (R) 4.20 Divine Designs. (R)

DIGITAL

BBC Three 7.00 World’s Craziest Fools 8.00 Barely Legal Drivers 9.00 Don’t Tell the Bride 10.00 Sexy Beasts 10.30 EastEnders 11.00 Family Guy 11.45 American Dad! BBC Four 7.00 World News Today 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys 8.00 King Alfred and the Anglo-Saxons 9.00 Everyday Miracles: The Genius of Sofas, Stockings and Scanners 10.00 The Fish Market: Inside Billingsgate 11.00 Human Planet ITV2 2.55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 5.05 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 6.00 Dinner Date 7.00 You’ve Been Framed! 8.00 The Cube: Celebrity Special 9.00 Hell’s Kitchen 10.00 Hell’s Kitchen Finale 11.00 Film: 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) ITV3 3.05 Hamish Macbeth 4.15 Faith in the Future 4.50 Duty Free 5.20 On the Buses 5.55 Heartbeat 7.00 Murder, She Wrote 8.00 Midsomer Murders 10.00 Like Father, Like Son 11.35 The Vice ITV4 3.50 Magnum, PI 4.55 The Sweeney 5.55 Alias Smith and Jones 7.00 Cheers 8.00 The Cycle Show 9.00 Film: Ocean’s Twelve (2004) 11.30 Film: Child’s Play 2 (1990) E4 6.00 The Big Bang Theory 7.00 Hollyoaks 7.30 How I Met Your Mother 9.00 New Girl 9.30 The Mindy Project 10.00 The Big Bang Theory 11.00 Almost Royal 11.30 8 Out of 10 Cats Uncut Film4 3.25 Carry On Up the Khyber (1968) 5.20 Rio (2011) 7.10 Black Knight (2001) 9.00 Green Zone (2010) Iraq war thriller. 11.10 Red State (2011)

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Damien Molony Suspects Channel 5, 10pm New series. The return of the crime drama following the work of three detectives, in which the actors devise their own dialogue based on a detailed plot description. In the first of a two-part story, DI Martha Bellamy's neighbour, barrister Jonathan Moxton, is discovered at his home with serious head injuries, his wrists bound with a belt and a pair of knickers stuffed in his mouth. DS Jack Weston guesses he was involved in a sex game that went badly wrong and suspicion falls on Saul Hammond, the man who found him. Starring Fay Ripley, Damien Molony and Clare-Hope Ashitey.

6.00 Breakfast. 9.15 Neighbourhood Blues. 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) 11.00 Animal Saints and Sinners. 11.45 Real Lives Reunited. (R) 12.15 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.00 BBC News; Weather. 1.30 Reporting Scotland; Weather. 1.45 Doctors. 2.15 Perfection. (R) 3.00 Escape to the Country. 3.30 The Hairy Bikers: Everyday Gourmets. (R) 4.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (R) 5.15 Pointless. (R) 6.00 BBC News; Weather. 6.30 Reporting Scotland; Weather. With Jackie Bird. 7.00 World Pipe Band Championships 2014. Jackie Bird presents highlights from the Grade One arena at this year’s event, held at Glasgow Green on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 August. Piper Bob Worrall provides commentary; BBC News; Regional News. 8.00 The Great British Bake Off. The 10 remaining contenders face three tasks designed to test their bread-making skills, preparing 12 rye bread rolls, Italian ciabatta and show-stopping centrepiece loaves. 9.00 Operation Wild. A dolphin has a new prosthetic tail fitted in Japan. Last in the series. 10.00 BBC News. 10.25 Reporting Scotland; National Lottery Update. 10.35 A Question of Sport. With James Toseland, Eve Muirhead, John Regis and Neil Lennon. 11.05 The One Show. 11.35 Room 101 – Extra Storage. (R) 12.15 Film: Irresistible. (2006) 1.50 Weather for the Week Ahead. 1.55 BBC News.

BBC2

6.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) 7.00 Animal Saints and Sinners. (R) 7.45 Real Lives Reunited. (R) 8.15 Sign Zone: Fake Britain. (R) 9.00 Coast. (R) 10.00 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo. (R) 10.30 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo. (R) 11.00 BBC News. 11.30 BBC World News. 12.00 Fred Dibnah’s Magnificent Monuments. (R) 12.30 Climbing Great Buildings. (R) 1.00 My Life in Books. (R) 1.30 Cash in the Attic. 2.15 The Chef’s Protege. (R) 2.45 Politics Scotland. 3.30 Coast. 4.15 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (R) 5.15 Flog It! (R) 6.00 Two Tribes. Quiz, hosted by Richard Osman. 6.30 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. 7.00 Young Vets. Judy helps a border collie with a broken back. 8.00 The Stuarts. How Scotland lost its sovereignty and became part of Great Britain in 1707. Last in the series. (R) 9.00 Horizon: Should I Eat Meat? – How to Feed the Planet. Part two of two. The environmental impact of global meat consumption. 10.00 Some Scousers with Jokes. (R) 10.30 Scotland 2014. News and analysis. 11.00 Newsnight. 11.45 Weather. 11.50 Super Senses: The Secret Power of Animals. Patrick Aryee and Helen Czerski explore the world of animal senses, beginning with sight. (R) 12.50 Sign Zone: Who Do You Think You Are? (R) 1.50 This Is BBC Two.

STV

6.00 Good Morning Britain. 8.30 Lorraine. 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 10.30 This Morning. 12.30 The Chase. (R) 1.30 ITV News; Weather. 1.55 STV News; Weather. 2.00 Judge Rinder. 3.00 Secret Dealers. (R) 3.59 STV Weather Central. 4.00 Tipping Point. 5.00 Gift Wrapped. 6.00 STV News at Six; Weather. 6.30 ITV News; Weather. 7.00 Emmerdale. Adam and Aaron plan to go on the run with Cain’s help, while Marlon refuses to believe Donna was corrupt and confronts Ross, assuming he must have blackmailed her. 7.30 Coronation Street. Leanne accuses Nick of faking his seizures; STV News Headlines. 8.00 Trawlermen’s Lives. Ben Fogle experiences the life of a North Sea fisherman, spending time on three vessels to find out what draws his fellow crewmembers to one of the UK’s most dangerous professions. 9.00 Secrets from the Asylum. Ray Winstone, Claire Sweeney and Al Murray feature in the first of two programmes in which celebrities discover how their ancestors coped in Victorian asylums. 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather. 10.30 Scotland Tonight; Weather. 11.05 Dangerous Dogs. Part two of two. A family pet of six years attacks its owner in Essex. (R) 12.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. (R) 12.50 Britain’s Best Bakery. (R) 1.45 May the Best House Win. (R) 2.30 ITV Nightscreen.

CHANNEL 4

6.40 3rd Rock from the Sun. (R) 7.05 3rd Rock from the Sun. (R) 7.30 The King of Queens. (R) 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 8.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 8.55 Frasier. (R) 9.25 Frasier. (R) 9.55 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 10.25 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 10.50 Come Dine with Me. (R) 11.25 Come Dine with Me. (R) 11.55 Channel 4 News Summary. 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) 12.30 Come Dine with Me. (R) 1.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) 1.30 Channel 4 Racing. 4.00 Deal or No Deal. 5.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) 6.00 The Simpsons. X-Files agents Mulder and Scully investigate aliens in Springfield. (R) 6.30 Hollyoaks. Blessing revisits her past. 7.00 Channel 4 News. 8.00 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money. A couple want to create more space for their young family in their country cottage in Kent, while a pair look to update their uninspiring 1960s semi on a tiny budget. 9.00 Undercover Boss. Simon Kossoff goes to work at restaurant chain Carluccio’s. Last in the series. 10.00 The Mimic. Martin foots the bill for the wedding. Last in the series. 10.30 8 Out of 10 Cats: Jimmy, Sean and Jon’s Best Bits. The trio’s favourite moments from the last series. 11.05 The Inbetweeners Go Global. 12.10 Music on 4: Something from Nothing – the Art of Rap. 2.10 Film: Party Girl. (1958) 3.50 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. (R) 3.55 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. (R) 4.50 Deal or No Deal. (R)

CHANNEL 5

6.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. 6.10 Igam Ogam. (R) 6.20 Fireman Sam. (R) 6.35 The WotWots. (R) 6.45 Peppa Pig. (R) 6.50 Peppa Pig. (R) 6.55 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) 7.00 Pip Ahoy! (R) 7.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) 7.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) 7.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) 7.50 Noddy in Toyland. (R) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) 8.15 Peppa Pig. (R) 8.20 Peppa Pig. (R) 8.25 Peppa Pig. (R) 8.30 Peppa Pig. (R) 8.35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) 8.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) 9.00 Tickety Toc. (R) 9.15 The Wright Stuff. 11.10 Police Interceptors. (R) 12.10 5 News Lunchtime. 12.15 Celebrity Big Brother. (R) 1.15 Home and Away. 1.45 Neighbours. 2.15 NCIS. (R) 3.15 Film: Beyond the Blackboard. (2011) 5.00 5 News at 5. 5.30 Neighbours. (R) 6.00 Home and Away. Evelyn encourages Josh and Maddy to sort things out. (R) 6.30 5 News Tonight. 7.00 Emergency Bikers. Wingnut tries to locate two riders who have fallen from their horses; 5 News Update. 8.00 Extreme Nightmare Neighbours Next Door. New series. A repair bill for a chimney that led to a couple taking their neighbour to court; 5 News at 9. 9.00 Celebrity Big Brother. Highlights of the famous housemates’ past 24 hours. 10.00 Suspects. 11.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 12.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live from the House. 1.00 SuperCasino. 3.10 New York Knifings: Killing Spree. 4.00 Wildlife SOS. (R) 4.20 Divine Designs. (R) 4.45 House Doctor. (R)

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Mr Mitchell Educating Yorkshire: One Year On Channel 4, 9pm One-off programme catching up with the staff and pupils of Thornhill Community Academy near Dewsbury in West Yorkshire, and following a selection of students as they find out how they did in their GCSEs. Musharaf captured the attention of the nation by overcoming his stammer and is now at college trying to fulfil his ambition to become a teacher, while Sheridan is learning to drive and hoping to achieve a grade C in maths. Headmaster Mr Mitchell and teachers including Mr Burton and Mr Steer prepare for the end of the school year.

6.00 Breakfast. 9.15 Neighbourhood Blues. 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) 11.00 Animal Saints and Sinners. 11.45 Real Lives Reunited. (R) 12.15 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.00 BBC News; Weather. 1.30 Reporting Scotland; Weather. 1.45 Doctors. 2.15 Perfection. (R) 3.00 Escape to the Country. 3.30 The Hairy Bikers: Everyday Gourmets. (R) 4.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (R) 5.15 Pointless. (R) 6.00 BBC News; Weather. 6.30 Reporting Scotland; Weather. With Sally Magnusson. 7.00 The One Show. Topical stories from around the UK. 7.30 EastEnders. Emma goes to arrest Charlie for impersonating a police officer; BBC News; Regional News. 8.00 Britain’s Compulsive Shoppers. The stories of three people who are compulsive shoppers. Ebony cannot resist a bargain, Dene is addicted to online auctions and Dipna spends all of her money on her habit. 9.00 Who Do You Think You Are? New Tricks star Tamzin Outhwaite looks to learn more about her Italian roots on the maternal side of her family, exploring the life of her great-grandfather Tony Gonella. 10.00 BBC News. 10.25 Reporting Scotland; Weather. 10.35 Motorway Cops. A radio call comes in about a serious motorbike crash. 11.35 Film: Paycheck. (2003) Thriller, starring Ben Affleck. 1.30 Holiday Weatherview. 1.35 BBC News.

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6.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) 7.05 Animal Saints and Sinners. (R) 7.50 Real Lives Reunited. (R) 8.20 Sign Zone: Fake Britain. (R) 9.05 Escape to the Continent. (R) 10.05 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo. (R) 10.35 HARDtalk. 11.00 BBC News. 11.30 BBC World News. 12.00 Politics Scotland. 12.30 Fred Dibnah’s Magnificent Monuments. (R) 1.00 The Chef’s Protege. (R) 1.30 Celebrity MasterChef. (R) 2.15 Celebrity MasterChef. (R) 3.00 Cash in the Attic. (R) 3.45 Coast. 4.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (R) 5.30 Two Tribes. Quiz, hosted by Richard Osman. 6.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. 6.30 Young Vets. Judy’s anaesthesia placement ends in tears. 7.30 The Beechgrove Garden. Jim McColl gives advice to a couple living in the hills above Aberlour in Moray. 8.00 Coast. The team explores how winter affects the coast. Last in the series. 9.00 The Honourable Woman. Hayden-Hoyle realises that Nessa has been manipulated into becoming a martyr. Last in the series. 10.00 QI. With Josh Widdicombe, Phill Jupitus and Katherine Ryan. (R) 10.30 Scotland 2014. 11.00 Newsnight. 11.45 Weather. 11.50 Russia’s Lost Princesses. Part one of two. The lives of the four daughters of the last Tsar Nicholas II. 12.50 Horizon: Should I Eat Meat? – How to Feed the Planet. (R) 1.50 Sign Zone: Children of Syria. (R) 2.50 This Is BBC Two.

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Chris Agar On the Yorkshire Buses Channel 5, 7pm As the new university term begins in Hull, East Yorkshire Motor Services lays on special night services for the students – and the drivers reflect on the good and bad points of ferrying them round, with freshers' week pushing even the most experienced to the limit. In Scarborough, tempers fray when unannounced building work begins in the control room, while Mark Dolby and Simon Maughan carry out routine checks on the rural routes - and get a lot more than they bargained for while checking one passenger's ticket.

6.00 Breakfast. 9.15 Neighbourhood Blues. 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) 11.00 Animal Saints and Sinners. 11.45 Real Lives Reunited. (R) 12.15 Bargain Hunt. 1.00 BBC News; Weather. 1.30 Reporting Scotland; Weather. 1.45 Doctors. 2.15 Perfection. (R) 3.00 Escape to the Country. 3.30 The Hairy Bikers: Everyday Gourmets. (R) 4.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (R) 5.15 Pointless. (R) 6.00 BBC News; Weather. 6.30 Reporting Scotland; Weather. With Sally Magnusson. 7.00 The One Show. Hosted by Chris Evans and Alex Jones. 7.30 A Question of Sport. With James Toseland, Eve Muirhead, John Regis and Neil Lennon; (R) BBC News; Regional News. 8.00 EastEnders. Charlie is forced to tell Dot more lies when he receives a message from Nick. 8.30 Scrappers. Terry and Lyndsay Walker head off on a luxury holiday to Tenerife. 9.00 Boomers. Joyce plans a lunch to celebrate Carol and Trevor’s 40th wedding anniversary. 9.30 Outnumbered. Ben becomes fascinated by the world of psychology. (R) 10.00 BBC News. 10.25 Reporting Scotland; Weather.; National Lottery Update. 10.35 Match of the Day at 50. Celebrating 50 years of the iconic football highlights programme. 11.35 EastEnders. Omnibus. 1.35 Weather for the Week Ahead. 1.40 BBC News.

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6.00 Good Morning Britain. 8.30 Lorraine. 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 10.30 This Morning. 12.30 The Chase. (R) 1.30 ITV News; Weather. 1.55 STV News; Weather. 2.00 Judge Rinder. 3.00 Secret Dealers. (R) 3.59 STV Weather Central. 4.00 Tipping Point. 5.00 Gift Wrapped. 6.00 STV News at Six; Weather. 6.30 ITV News; Weather. 7.00 Emmerdale. Determined to protect Aaron, Chas decides the only solution is to give Adam up to the authorities, while a grief-stricken Ross spots a police car and is torn over what to do. 7.30 The Food We Eat: Tonight. Jonathan Maitland investigates superfoods; STV News Headlines. 8.00 Emmerdale. Chas picks up the phone to call the police about Adam, but Aaron is determined to talk her out of it. Marlon and Laurel decide to burn the cash from Ross, unaware April is watching. 8.30 Harbour Lives. Two divers make a fascinating discovery off Chesil Beach. 9.00 Kids with Cameras: Diary of a Children’s Ward. A 13-year-old with cystic fibrosis is determined to use his time in hospital to improve his lungs, while a boy preparing for major surgery films his experience. Last in the series. 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather. 10.30 Scotland Tonight; Weather. Analysis of the day’s main news stories. 11.05 Benidorm. (R) 12.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. (R) 12.50 Britain’s Best Bakery. (R) 1.40 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. (R) 2.25 ITV Nightscreen.

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6.40 3rd Rock from the Sun. (R) 7.05 3rd Rock from the Sun. (R) 7.30 The King of Queens. (R) 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 8.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 8.55 Frasier. (R) 9.25 Frasier. (R) 9.55 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 10.25 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 10.50 Come Dine with Me. (R) 11.25 Come Dine with Me. (R) 11.55 Channel 4 News Summary. 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) 12.30 Come Dine with Me. (R) 1.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) 1.30 Channel 4 Racing. 4.00 Deal or No Deal. 5.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) 6.00 The Simpsons. Marge starts her own business. (R) 6.30 Hollyoaks. Sienna schemes to keep Dodger all to herself. 7.00 Channel 4 News. 8.00 Location, Location, Location. Visiting east London, Phil Spencer meets a couple looking for their first home in Walthamstow, while Kirstie Allsopp helps friends decide between space and location in Leytonstone. 9.00 Educating Yorkshire: One Year On. Catching up with the staff and pupils of Thornhill Community Academy. 10.00 First Time Farmers. Farmer’s daughter Rhi deals with sick cattle. 11.05 My Online Bride. British men heading abroad in search of wives. (R) 12.05 Worst Place to Be a Pilot. (R) 1.10 One Born Every Minute USA. 2.05 Nigeria’s Hidden War: Channel 4 Dispatches. (R) 2.55 Are You Addicted to Your Doctor?: Channel 4 Dispatches. (R) 3.25 Food Unwrapped. (R) 3.55 Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking. (R) 4.50 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. (R) 5.45 Deal or No Deal. (R)

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6.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. 6.10 Igam Ogam. (R) 6.20 Fireman Sam. (R) 6.35 The WotWots. (R) 6.45 Peppa Pig. (R) 6.50 Peppa Pig. (R) 6.55 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) 7.00 Pip Ahoy! (R) 7.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) 7.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) 7.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) 7.50 Noddy in Toyland. (R) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) 8.15 Peppa Pig. (R) 8.25 Peppa Pig. (R) 8.35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) 8.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) 9.00 Tickety Toc. (R) 9.15 The Wright Stuff. 11.10 Emergency Bikers. (R) 12.10 5 News Lunchtime. 12.15 Celebrity Big Brother. (R) 1.15 Home and Away. 1.45 Neighbours. 2.15 NCIS. (R) 3.15 Film: Deadly Suspicion. (2008) 5.00 5 News at 5. 5.30 Neighbours. (R) 6.00 Home and Away. Casey tries to win Denny over. (R) 6.30 5 News Tonight. 7.00 The Railway: First Great Western. Documentary following the work of the train operating company’s staff. In the first edition, Paddington’s duty station manager deals with several angry passengers; (R) 5 News Update. 8.00 Prom Queen Divas UK. Teenagers from West Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire preparing for their school proms; 5 News at 9. 9.00 Celebrity Big Brother. More from the star-studded house. 10.00 Suspects. Part two of two. The body of a student is found on Crowford Common. 11.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 12.00 SuperCasino. 3.10 Revenge Cop Killer: Killing Spree. 4.00 Wildlife SOS. (R)

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Past Life Regression Past Life Regression works on the premise that we have all lived many lives in the past as part of the growth of our eternal souls. The memories of those past lives are buried deep in our subconscious, and Past Life Regression is the most common technique for accessing those repressed memories. Continued inside...

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Past Life Regression

By Jim Clare

Past Life Regression is frequently used for psychotherapeutic purposes, but more commonly, it is a means of satisfying curiosity about one’s previous lives, like a form of self-discovery. This in itself can be a spiritual experience and therapeutic in its own right.

Criticism of this technique is mainly based on the claim that the hypnotist puts leading questions to the subject, thereby creating false memories. However, many critics do not understand that the hypnotist is trained specifically to avoid leading questions, avoiding a session that would be little more than farcical.

Another hazard is what is known as cryptomnesia (literally hidden memory), and this has to be examined closely to filter out any false memories e.g. a novel you have just read or a movie you have recently watched, from the real past life memories.

The practice of Past Life Regression through hypnosis is completely safe and extremely relaxing. The individual under hypnosis is in full control at all times and is fully aware of all that is happening throughout. A single session usually lasts about an hour, sometimes longer, and there is always a great sense of relaxation afterwards.

Case Study;

I have conducted many past life regressions in recent years, and the case history below is a typical example (taken from my book A Knight to Remember). One lady, called Jean, in her mid-fifties, came to me with stories of recurring dreams, and was intrigued by the thought of having lived in the past. She was a PA to the Chairman of a very successful scientific corporation, and at the top of her profession. Not the gullible stereotype as any sceptic would imagine. Her success in discovering past lives I believe, is down to her open-minded approach, right from the start. To her later surprise, nothing of her recurring dreams was revealed in this first session. She requested that I take her to a life where she was with her “soul mate” and I duly complied. Following is the condensed transcript of this first session…

Me … now go through the door behind where you will find your soul –mate, describe the door. Jean - It is creamy coloured.

Me, as you open the door and pass through, look down and tell me what you are wearing on your feet.

Jean, Vert du Bois...we are near to St. Etienne. Me, what is your name? Jean, Marielle Ourdeau. Me, how old are you? Jean, I am thirty-one.

Jean, I am wearing satin slippers.

Me, who is the King?

Jean, They are pink.

Me, what year is it?

Jean, Silks, dress…taffeta…sleeves gathered at the elbows…puff sleeves.

Me, what is your husband’s name?

Me, What colour are they?

Jean, I don’t know.

Me, tell me what you are wearing?

Jean, It is the Year of Our Lord 1623.

Me, now, what is going on around you?

Jean, Fire! The building is on fire. I am now outside. I see the chateau on fire. Me, are there any fatalities?

Jean, No, my husband is away.

Me, what is the name of the chateau?

Jean, Pierre.

Me, you have a château… does your husband have a title? Jean, He has no title. He is a merchant with many ships. Me, what does Pierre trade in? Jean, He buys and sells silks.

Me, have you seen his ships?

Jean, Yes, they are big boats with huge sails. Me, where did you see these ships?

Jean, Marseilles. I have been to Marseilles, and I have also been to Lyon. Me, have you been to Paris?

Jean, No, and I don’t want to go there. I have heard it is too dirty.

Me, now, move forward to when you are forty years old. What year is it now? Jean, It is the Year of Our Lord 1632. Me, where are you now?

Jean, I am living in Paris.

Me, why are you not living in Paris? Jean, Pierre is no longer a merchant.

Me, how does he make a living?

Jean, He works with the government. Me, do you have children?

Jean, Lorraine is twelve…Suzanne is ten… and Thomas is five. Me, do you look after the children?

Jean, We have a governess and a housekeeper, living in. We also have a cook who comes in. I like to cook, but my husband does not like me to cook. Please don’t tell my husband that I cook.

Me, now move forward to when you are fifty years old. (No response.) Go now to the day when you died. How old are you? Jean, Forty-six.

Me, where are you? Jean, I am in bed.

Me, what is your illness?

Jean, It is called many things… The Black Death. Me, is Pierre your soul mate?

Jean, No, he is not my soul-mate.

Me, now go to a time in this life when you are with your soul –mate. Where are you? Jean, I am in a chateau with Jacques. Me, how old are you? Jean, I am sixteen.

Me, how old is Jacques?

Jean, He is thirty-five… we love each other. Me, go to the day when Jacques died. How old are you now? MARIELLE? Jean, I am eighteen. (Session ends).

Historical Context.

Chateau Vert du Bois still exists as a hotel in the St. Etienne area, although the name is very common among chateaux. St. Etienne was noted for being the centre for the silk trade in the 1600s. In Lyon in 1632, 60,000 people died of plague. Perhaps Marielle moved north to Paris, a city she detested, to escape the plague, but ultimately succumbed to it when it too reached Paris six years later. Was the plague also the reason for Pierre ceasing to be a merchant, and to work for the government in Paris instead? Marielle’s time with Jacques was short…he died in 1610. If her oldest child Lorraine was born in 1620, Marielle perhaps married Pierre around 1619 when she would have been twenty- seven. This past life regression with Jean was a surprise to her, and it did throw up some interesting detail about a life as a wife of a rich silk trader in France in the seventeenth century. Jean was a good hypnotic subject, and she came back for more past life regressions, resulting in more For more detail contact Jim at: www.saorsapublishing.com

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If you are looking for a crystal to enhance your energy and bring clarity of thought then the clear quartz is the one your looking for.

and energy and is good for meditation work or to just sit with then you felt hat your head is scrambled for want of a better word.

It transmits a string vibration

It removes negative energy and helps with psychic and spiritual work in positive way so it would be a good crystal to have if you are involved in this work. The Japanese thought it to be the breath of the white dragon bringing purity while the aborigines used it in their rain ceremonies.

by Joan Charles

From a very young age I have been “psychic” and I’ve worked professionally with the world of spirit for over 30 years now. During that time people often ask me things like, what is it like? How do you do it? How you do you get the messages? And many other questions like this so, let me try and give you an understanding of how it all works for me. When I am “going to work” as I term it, I have a kind of ritual so to speak. Like anyone, preparing themselves to engage in their work we all have something that gets us into the zone and for me that starts with spend my day with nerves in my stomach which I have come to realise is, the way I build energy to connect with spirit especially, if I am preparing for a show. As they day moves on I do some gentle meditation and this is when I get my first connection with spirit, now, I have to say that most mediums won’t get their connection until they actually stand up to do their demonstration but, that would never work for me personally. When I tune into spirit energy it can come in the form of a vision of the person who has passed over which I will either see in my minds eye [the same as when you daydream] or I will visibly see them. If I see them it can be as a shadowy form or as transparent – normally I can see what they are wearing and how they would have dressed – this happens so that I can pass this information onto their loved ones as their appearance is obviously relevant. Then comes their characteristics – as a medium you need to get the measure of the soul, how would they have been e.g. funny, dry wit, serious, caring or deep and these

are all pieces of information for the person to let them know that this is really their loved one. To me its all about the element of proof, if you can’t tell someone facts and things that they know to be true about the soul who has passed over then there is no point in telling them anything about what’s ahead because there are no foundations to build on. Next might comes some information that is personal to the person and once again this is to assure them it is real – I love when spirit come in and give me a cracking piece of information that blows the persons socks off because it was so relevant and no one else could have known it. Examples of this would be; I was giving a woman a reading in connection with her loved one in spirit and told her that she had recently done something special for them, it was not a head stone they had put down but a plaque she had made for her loved one which was true. Another woman came for a reading and I told her about the Glass eye that her father was telling me about, it would sit on the mantelpiece again, true. One of the ones I will never forget was when giving a demonstration at a spiritualist church, I spoke to a man there and was telling him the following “ a gentleman in spirit shows me you were at a funeral this week, he says I thought when you passed over that nothing much else could go wrong – this man obviously has a good sense of humour as he comes forward – he is telling me that the ground was so wet the people carrying the coffin slipped, the coffin dropped and the lid came lose” the man said “that’s exactly what had happened” Now, you can imagine this would have been anything but funny

But you may know them more in the shape of a crystal ball, which psychics, gypsies and spiritual folk have used since the Middle Ages.

however; the man in spirit was just of the nature that to him, this was funny and to me a wonderful piece of evidence from the spirit world. Spirit love to give proof positive that they are with you that there is something beyond this earthly plane and that to me is important. Its not just the visuals I get though, I hear spirit, not the way we would have a conversation but its like the wee inner voice – I sense them also, which means I know what they were like and I pick up on their illness before passing. The latter for me can be difficult as I get the feelings and conditions from spirit so that I can pass them on for the person but, as soon as I’ve passed them on, I give the feelings back to the spirit world as they don’t belong with me. My connections with the spirit world have been nothing short of amazing – they give proof and I am always in awe of what can happen during the connection, no matter how long I’ve been doing this work I always feel the same - the day I don’t have that feeling is the day I will give it up. Spirit are never wrong however, I often say its like being an interpreter as I have to make sense of the information I get in order to pass it on and there are times I get it a bit mixed up, it does work itself out in the end but, I trust them one hundred percent. This is a snapshot of how spirit connection works for me. Once the door is opened they are there to bring forward the information and to let loved ones on the earth plane know they are happy and at peace - this is what brings comfort.

Tarot Card of the Week The tarot is an ancient and powerful divination tool that has been used for centuries, its hard to pin point exactly where it originated but what we do know is that the rich and famous have consulted it to assist them in their life. Using the tarot the reader taps into it’s hidden mysteries and symbolic connections to provide the client with what lie ahead and from there they make their own choices and decisions. Each week I will be taking a look at one card from the deck and explaining what it means.

This week I have chosen

The Fool:

The fool is both the start and the end of the major arcane and is numbered zero –this is the souls journey on the earth plane and can donate the send of something and the start of something new. When you see this card in its upright position it tells of new adventures and opportunities and an element of risk that goes with them. Its all about a leap of faith and trusting that what you are about to do will pay off, almost like the Indiana Jones film where e was to take a step onto a path but there was none there and he had to trust that it would all be fine – which it was. When the fool appears reversed then it can mean that you are being a little foolish maybe rushing into something without due care and attention so be cautious. He is the innocent child and as such easily lead so the more you stand in your own power the more positive the outcome will be.

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www.ayrshire-news.co.uk Numbers are both incredible and fascinating as they have an energy all of there own that transmits powerful vibrations. From the moment you were born you carry with you a set of numbers in your date of birth – they are your own personal code and unique to you similar to your fingerprint.

Joan Charles

I am delighted to be delivering your stars although; I won’t be doing them in the traditional way, as I am not an astrologer. For many years I have provided the stars using Tarot cards and that is what I will be doing here so, I guess in a sense they should be called, Taroscopes. Anyway, I do hope you enjoy what the cards have to say.

Its said that the universe is built on numbers and whether you believe that or not does not matter, what does is the vibration and energy that each number holds and how it is a representation of who we are.

Aries

New and exciting things are ahead and you will be in business mode trying to get everything you need sorted out and in order ready to fly. You like things in order and it looks like your getting there.

Taurus

Perhaps your time will be divided between family and work and it’s trying to juggle everything that is more of a problem than those you are spending the time with. Be a little selfish and do what you want.

Gemini I sense a twinkle in your eye and love blossoming around you. Maybe this is the right time for you to embark on a new relationship or it could be about re-kindle what you already have.

By Joan Charles

Cancer

Your not one to mince your words when things get to boiling point and you will soon let others know how you feel and what’s, what. The trouble is some folk just push you too far then there is no more Mrs, nice woman.

Leo

The cards say that you are keen to rush ahead with a project and make it happen which is good however, you also need to look at the practicalities and maybe even take some advice on this too.

Virgo

For some reason you are weighing up the pro’s and con’s in a situation in order to get a handle on the best way forward. This is not unusual for that earthy nature of yours likes to know all the facts.

Libra Finances could be on your mind and maybe you are looking long

term at the bigger picture? If you can get things into some kind of shape now then you won’t need to worry about it later.

Scorpio

It feels like you are on cloud nine and that’s where your staying. Things in life seem to be going your way and for a change you don’t seem to have any worries or troubles that are holding you back.

Sagittarius Being the happy wanderer it won’t come as a surprise that you could be looking at travel for the later part of the year. To be honest, it really doesn’t matter when you go, as this is your thing anyway.

Capricorn Not everyone is singing from your hymn sheet and you could be feeling frustrated by the lack of enthusiasm around you. Unfortunately you can’t make others see things the way you do so try and step back a little.

Aquarius For the week ahead I see you visiting some places that are

not where you would have chosen to go – I’m seeing you struggling with someone else’s choices and trying not to say anything that will let them know how you feel.

Pisces

Your work / career may be taking hold of your every waking moment just now, or at least that’s how you might feel. The trick is to plan in some exciting things that will compensate for this.

The numbers

In the Pythagorean numerology system the numbers go from 1-9 and then start all over again. Additional numbers are eleven, twenty-two and thirty three as they are termed Master numbers and are highly spiritual having a greater energetic vibration but - for the purpose of this article we will focus on 1-9.

– this is the number of leadership, drive and determination. If you have this number then you will like to take charge and be in charge of the running of most things in your life.

– the number of balance and harmony but also duality. You may prefer to sort things in an amicable way rather than battle of them – at times, you can be at the other end of the spectrum depending on what side of the fence you sit on.

3 – diversity and all things different is what this number is all about. You will also like to travel and experience different cultures, not being one to just sit on a beach by a pool.

4 – this number is the stability and security, the need to have structure in your life and for it all to make logical common sense. You don’t like to be out of your comfort zone.

5 – this number can be about challenge and the

need to get to what you want. You may be good at making good financial decisions and spotting a good deal or bargain.

6 – you are normally the decision maker, there

is an air of control about this but it may be that decisions and choices are in fact, left up to you. You will like unity and harmony.

7 – the number of mystery and mysticism. This For a more indepth view of your stars for the month ahead, call Joan’s pre-recorded phone line on:

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There are many ways to look at numbers and what they mean but let me take you through the basics and show you what they mean independently and how you can find your own soul and personality number.

number is very spiritual and so don’t be surprised if this is in your mix that you are drawn to the mysterious and like a challenge.

8 – seen as the infinity sign if on its side and

that about sums it up – it is all a bit if a rush and things happening at a fast pace but, maybe you prefer it that way. The Chinese love this number considering it to be very lucky.

9 – nearing completion, reaching your goals. It

connects heaven and earth and so perhaps there is an air of mystery about you. You either reach your goals or just at the last minute change your mind and head somewhere else.

How to find your Soul number; To find your soul number add together you’re Date of Birth as follows: 01 – 02 – 1957 1 +2+1+9+5+7 = 25

- then brake it down to a single digit 2+5 =

In this case, seven is the soul number and carries that specific vibration through life so you will find yourself drawn to anything that is spiritual and different from the “Norm”. How to find your personality number; Each initial is assigned a number and you find this by writing your name out and applying a number to each letter [using the grid below] then breaking double numbers down to a single digit to find your personality number as follows. M a r y J o n e s 4 1 9 7 1 6 5 5 1 =

39 - 3+9 = 12 - 1+2 = 3

You can see that the personality number is 3, which is all about diversity, travel and keeping busy, as boredom does not sit well with you. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Numbers and their vibration can be looked at in all areas of your life from, your business name or when it was started it, a house name, and you’re children’s names or even the present day. It’s amazing just how much information that can be gleaned from looking into the vibration of numbers.

If you would like to contact Joan Charles at Perception Suite 2/6, Brook St Studios, 60 Brook Street, Glasgow G20 2AB E: joan.charles@btopenworld.com E: perception@wosmedia.co.uk

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Carl Warden of Savilla estate agency described the castle as “stunning, idyllic and entirely remote.

Castle of Spite is in need of repair after harsh winter storms of 2010 inflicted substantial damage to the fabric of the building. The weather was so bad in the winter of 2010 furnishings took a battering as well.

For the same price as a modest one bedroom apartment in London, you can lay claim to owning your very own castle. A castle that possesses its own train station (disused) nevertheless. The last castle to be built in Scotland, officially known as the Castle of Spite, due to the ongoing bitter rows that engulfed the family during its construction. Construction started in 1906 and took 11 years before it was fully completed. The majestic archaic building spans a

He continued “It’s not a spot that you’d stumble across without knowing its whereabouts.” “However, at the end of the main driveway, which is about half a mile long there is a railway stop so despite its remoteness, it pretty much has its own train station. Rated as a Category B listed property the illustrious castle includes a Jacobean plaster ceiling, original breakfront bookcases in its library

Tentants behaving badly: AXA warns landlords they are not doing enough to protect themselves The nation’s landlords are leaving themselves exposed to the country’s worst tenants by failing to carry out basic checks, AXA has warned. With the rental market’s peak season about to start, AXA reveals just how many of the UK’s estimated 8.3 million tenants are behaving badly and how poorly protected landlords really are when the worst happens. Research carried out by AXA, one of the UK’s largest insurance companies, revealed that almost 60% of tenants admit to breaking the terms of their rental agreement, and a third had broken the law in relation to their rental. In particular: 26% of tenants pay their rent late, one in 10 tenants admit to having done a moonlight flit to avoid paying the landlord money, 18% have kept pets in the property without the landlord’s permission, 15% have received complaints from neighbours for excessive noise, 8% have sub-let to someone else without the landlord’s permission.

At the most serious end of the scale, eight per cent of tenants – equivalent to two thirds of a million tenants nationwide – admit to actually committing a crime on the landlord’s premises, and a similar figure (10%) say they’ve had the police called to the property. While these tenants remain in the minority, landlords do carry a legal responsibility to ensure that their premises are not used for criminal purposes. Under the Misuse of Drugs Act, landlords can face prosecution if a tenant is found to be producing cannabis or banned substances on their property. AXA warns that while the responsibilities on landlords to keep their houses in order are getting stricter, many are still failing to carry out any checks on their tenants or even visit their properties at all. The research found that 38% of landlords carry out no checks on prospective tenants, and only five per cent carry out a criminal record check. Meanwhile, a third of landlords never visit their property during a rental.

Major works are already well under way but potential buyers have been informed that it will take more than the £1.2m to have the property fully refurbished. Mr Warden explained “There’s been significant work carried out to Carbisdale, with more than £” million spent on the renovation so far, but there is still a way to go-your budget will need to be significantly higher than the £1.2 million guide price.”

Tenancy agreements are also an important part of the picture, giving the landlord a firm foundation to evict non-paying tenants or claim damages for financial loss caused by the tenant. AXA found that landlords are getting better on this front – this year’s study revealed that 75% of rentals are now based on a formal agreement, compared to just 52% at the beginning of 2013. “During the recession, we saw a significant increase in the number of accidental landlords – people who never expected to rent out their property, but couldn’t sell a former home or needed the additional income. With a booming rental market, they aren’t going anywhere”, said Darrell Sansom, Managing Director at AXA Business Insurance. “While legislation toughens, we need to make sure that enough is being done to inform and educate landlords too. Certainly, our experience is that many new landlords aren’t wilfully failing in their duties, they simply aren’t aware of all their obligations and commitments.”

Planning permission for student flats near Partick Cross passed

The go-ahead to build student flats has been given by planners after it was revealed that there is a considerable shortage for young people at university. Glasgow Harbour is planning to build 503 studio style flats on a site near Beith Street, Castlebank Street and Anderson Street. There will also be two shops in the 10 storey development. A recent study by Glasgow City Council found that there is a total of 50,880 full-time students and 14,195 part-time students attending Glasgow, Strathclyde and Caledonian universities, Glasgow School of Art and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. The five main higher education institutions in Glasgow offer accommodation for 6219 students often only to students starting in first year. This makes up only 10% of the

total student population in the city. The private sector offers accommodation for 4678 students, around 7% of the student population. Planning permission has recently been passed for 15 student accommodation developments and are under construction or yet to be started. These will provide a further 2714 student beds. A report from Richard Brown, the council’s executive director of development and regeneration, says: “When combined, these factors offer accommodation for 13,611 students which is 21% of all students, meaning 51,645 students are residing at home with parents, in HMO’s or other private rented accommodation.” By

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Hyundai unveils new generation i20 With the launch of its latest model, Hyundai Motor is continuing its successful presence in Europe’s B-segment, highlighted by almost one million sales since 2002. The popularity of the original i20 has made it one of the company’s bestselling cars in the region. The key aims of the new model are to open Hyundai to an even wider audience; further develop perceptions of the brand; and confirm Hyundai’s position as a truly European automaker. The New Generation i20 has been designed and developed in Europe, and three key attributes in particular underline how it meets the needs of European consumers: class-leading interior space, a host of high-technology and comfort-enhancing features, and distinctive, refined design. Based on a new platform, New Generation i20 features a 2570 mm wheelbase – 45 mm longer than its predecessor – providing European customers with one of the most spacious cabins in the

segment. Efficient packaging has created a passenger compartment that can comfortably seat five adults. Combined front and rear legroom is best in class at 1892 mm. Boot capacity is also segment-leading: 326 litres when the rear seats are upright. Enhancing the comfort and the sense of space for driver and passengers is a unique-in-class panoramic sunroof. Able to both tilt and fully open, it fills the cabin with natural light and fresh air. Further features add to the refinement and convenience of New Generation i20, including integrated rear-view camera and front and rear LED lighting. Interior refinement complements the sophisticated and distinctive exterior styling of the New Generation i20. Influenced by the brand’s ‘Fluidic Sculpture 2.0’ design philosophy, the car’s clear and simple overall architecture was penned at Hyundai Motor’s Design Centre Europe in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Hyundai’s European design team has created a bold front aesthetic. The upright chrome-framed hexagonal

grille has been lowered for design and engineering purposes. A thin, horizontal grille connects the front headlamp clusters, which include bi-function projection headlamps, LED daytime running lights and LED positioning lamps. A lower grille houses the front fog lamps, and emphasises the powerful stance of the car. The 4035 mm long bodyshell incorporates a single feature-line running the length of the vehicle, sculptured undercuts of the body panels, and a waistline moulding at the base of the door. At the rear, New Generation i20 features a gloss-finished black C-pillar that gives the impression of a floating roofline. The lamp clusters wrap around the rear wing into the boot lid and feature a ‘boomerang’shaped LED design. The public world premiere of the New Generation i20 will take place during Hyundai’s press conference at 2014 Paris Motor Show in Hall 3, at 16:00 CET on Thursday 2 October.

American racing driver killed during sprint race Tragedy struck at a sprint race track in New York as one of the competitors was struck by another car and died. Kevin Ward Jr, 20, had got out of his car to remonstrate with another driver, with whom he had collided on the previous lap. That driver was Tony Stewart – a three-time Nascar champion. Stewart is a well known athlete in the United states and placed at number 83 of Forbes list of highest paid athletes in 2013. Footage of the incident surfaced online, clearly showing Ward being struck by Stewart’s car a lap after

the two had collided – sending Ward spinning into the side of the track and out of the race. Ward is shown angrily gesturing towards the car as it returned round the track towards where he had climbed out of his own wrecked vehicle. The horrifying clip showed the back end of the car clipping Ward, sending him flying down the track. He was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital. The remainder of the race was cancelled within five minutes of the incident and Stewart withdrew from a scheduled race the next night. Stewart was not facing any criminal charges at the time of writing, having co-operated with police.

Supercars hit London

‘Tis ‘The Season’, the time of the year wealthy London districts, such as Kensington and Knightsbridge, play host to a fleet of luxury cars brought over from the likes of Dubai and Kuwait. The cars are largely owned by mega-rich Arabs looking to escape the searing heat of the Middle East by spending their summer holidays in London. It has become a regular fixture as the late summer months roll round, six and seven figure valued cars are shipped to Europe so the owners aren’t without their luxury playthings. First they will be sighted in Cannes before making their way to England’s capital to line the streets outside highend fashion stores as the owners pop in to continue their conspicuous show of wealth. The influx of the supercars also brings car enthusiasts – dubbed the ‘Carparazzi’ – who come to ogle, film and photograph their dream cars.

Ontario County Sheriff Philip said: “This is being investigated as on on-track crash and I don’t want to infer that there are criminal charges pending. “When the investigation is completed, we will sit down with the district attorney and review it. “But I want to make it very clear – there are no criminal charges pending at this time.” By

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Ferraris, Bugattis and Lamborghinis are some of the most popular makes that can be sighted, these really are more like cars out of a computer game. Often the owners will try and out-do each other with more outlandish and garish modifications to make their particular toy shinier than the rest. The winners this summer would probably be the gold wrapped Ferrari and Range Rover that could be seen dazzling people as the summer

sun bounced off their exteriors. Not everyone has been pleased with the sight of the cars – with some local residents complaining of the nuisance of ‘The Season’ as it has come to be known. Some have complained of the noise as the drivers rev the engines while racing round the usually sleepy streets of Knightsbridge. With such deep wallets, the owners don’t seem to mind parking fines either, as the cars can often be spotted parked on double yellow lines, amongst other violations. However, it may also be the case that their simply not worried about paying up, since it’s so difficult to track the owners down. Westminster council has said fines given to cars registered in the United Arab Emirates have jumped in recent years, with a total of £57,060 given out last year – nearly doubling the £31,780 total from 2011/12. A spokesman said: “We do all we can to ensure that all outstanding fine are paid – whatever the nationality of the driver. “However, when cars aren’t registered in this country, it is sometimes extremely difficult to track people down. “We already work with an agency to help recover money owed by European drivers and we’re currently exploring other avenues that might further our success. The start and end point here is that every driver who parks in Westminster is subject to the same laws.” By

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The Range Rover Sport SVR is set to make its global debut at Pebble Beach on 14 August. The fastest, most powerful Land Rover ever produced is the first model to wear the SVR designation being adopted by future Land Rover and Jaguar high-performance models. The Range Rover Sport SVR accelerates from 0-60mph in just 4.5 seconds. A top speed electronically limited to 162mph and a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 8 minutes 14 seconds – one of the fastest times ever recorded by a production SUV – underline its performance credentials. The SVR’s range-topping 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine has been developed to produce 550PS and 680Nm - substantial 40PS and 56Nm increases -without compromising fuel economy. And its advanced ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel-drive chassis have been optimised to complement its astonishing performance, whatever the weather. In a world first for Land Rover, the Range Rover Sport SVR is equipped with a two-stage active exhaust featuring electronically controlled valves. The system optimises sound quality, performance and aesthetics and provides a racecar-inspired soundtrack at higher engine revs without adversely affecting refinement during steady-state driving.

Meanwhile, in another first for Range Rover, unique 22-inch alloy wheels with performance-optimised 295/40 R22 Continental SportContact 5 tyres complement the driver-focused chassis. As standard, new 21-inch alloy wheels with 275/45 R21 allseason tyres offer unparalleled allterrain capability. Exterior design enhancements ensure the SVR makes a striking visual impact, while simultaneously boosting cooling and aerodynamic efficiencies. A bespoke interior featuring unique sports seats provides further visual differentiation and ensures occupants are held securely in place. The Range Rover Sport SVR builds on the success of the new Range Rover Sport, with its all-aluminium monocoque – a world first in the segment – which reduces weight by 39% compared with its predecessor and provides the ideal strong, stiff and lightweight structure on which to create the Range Rover Sport SVR. The premium sports SUV unleashes the full potential of the lightweight and robust all-aluminium architecture, while retaining the refinement, luxury and off-road capability for which Range Rover is world renowned. SVR is fitted with permanent fourwheel drive and a two-speed transfer case, with a low-range option for demanding terrain, and a 50/50 percent torque split front-to-rear. The upgraded air suspension system automatically varies between two ride heights, and the next generation

ground-breaking Terrain Response® 2 system automatically selects the most suitable terrain programme. The Range Rover Sport SVR’s lightweight aluminium suspension is fully-independent, with wide-spaced double-wishbones at the front and an advanced multi-link layout at the rear. Wheel-travel is class-leading (260mm front and 272mm rear) and provides exceptional wheel articulation of 546mm to deal with the toughest conditions. Wade Sensing™, introduced on the Range Rover Sport, also features on the SVR. This innovative technology provides ‘depth’ information when driving through water, and in line with the mainstream Sport, the vehicle can wade up to 850mm. It also has towing capability up to 3000kg. The Range Rover Sport SVR has been created by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations team and all SVR models need to meet key performance criteria to wear the SVR badge. Range Rover Sport SVRs will be built alongside their mainstream sibling models in our existing production facilities and sold through Land Rover’s dealer network. Range Rover Sport SVR – designed, engineered and built in Britain – amplifies the engineering integrity, robustness and attention to detail that are Land Rover hallmarks. The Range Rover Sport was introduced in 2005, and over 500,000 examples have been built to date.

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It’s back to Premier League action at Ashfield this Sunday afternoon as the Glasgow Tigers look to get back on track having had their quarter final Knock Out Cup tie with Newcastle washed out last weekend. Having had no race action since over powering fourth placed Scunthorpe on 4th August, the Glasgow riders will have to shed any rustiness and instead pull out their very best form as they face the visit on Sunday of defending league champions, currently placed second in the league table, Somerset Rebels. The visitors travel North as part of a tour which takes them to Edinburgh (Friday) and Berwick (Saturday) before they arrive at Ashfield for tapes-up at 3pm this Sunday. The Rebels are led by former Tiger Nick

Morris who was brought to the UK by the Tigers in 2010 and helped Glasgow win the league in 2011. Morris has some talented back-up within the Somerset side and they will unquestionably push the Tigers very hard to determine the fate of Sunday’s league points. The Tigers will again track a full side – for only the third time since end April – which will allow the same side to face Somerset as had comfortably out gunned 4th placed Scunthorpe just over a week ago. The meeting will mark only the second home fixture for new Swede Victor Palovaara who will hope to improve greatly on his single point debut score, whilst Tigers will also look to talented French ace Dimitri Berge to re discover his pre injury scoring touch which made him an early season sensation for Glasgow.

Tigers will be buoyed by the ease of their recent win against Scunthorpe however will need to take that same attitude and discipline into Sunday’s meeting if they are to be able to come out on top against Somerset, a view shared by skipper Theo Pijper who himself scored the club’s first full maximum of the season in that recent win: “We have the riders to beat Somerset, we have developed a belief in ourselves and just need to keep that going now. It is our home track and we all know how to ride it, so must make sure that we avoid mistakes and perform with confidence in just the same way we did against Scunthorpe. The meeting on Sunday should be a cracker.” For all the latest news on Glasgow Speedway visit www.glasgowtigers.co

Duffy blasts poor team performance

Greenock Morton boss Jim Duffy launched a strongly worded assault at his players after he considered their performance against Ayr United on Saturday as the worst since he took charge of the Ayrshire club.

Well experienced Duffy could not believe how quickly his team slumped to defeat after successfully seeing off Spartans and Berwick Rangers in their previous two games. To Jim Duffy’s dismay Morton were reduced to ten men late into the second half after Jordan Allan was dismissed for a dangerous challenge on Alan Forrest. Duffy said “First half we weren’t at the

races and Ayr United totally dominated it. We had a chance in the first five minutes, but other than that Ayr were in control of the game.” Morton had several chances during the match especially in the second half, but found themselves subdued for long spells of the game, Duffy was at a loss to explain why. He said “We looked a wee bit better at that point but still not anywhere near the level we would hope to be at.” Speaking about the red card and the resulting goal for the opposition that followed the Morton manager said “With the red card I genuinely don’t think he intended to go over the ball- but he did go over the ball. If you lunging in

like that in the modern day game then it’s a red card.”

“That allowed Ayr width and stretch the game. Ryan Donnelly is a penalty box striker and he took it really well. From our point of view he was in between two defenders and that was poor.” “I felt it was a poor performance in general and we didn’t deserve any more than what we got.”

On his players performance, Duffy was equally as critical “We had seven or eight players off form, and it was the poorest we’ve played, including all pre season and all cup games. “Credit has to go to Ayr United. They were strong organised and played well.”

AGAINST ALL ODDS Ladies and Gentlemen, Saturday omnibus’ of Coronation Street are over, Soccer Saturday’s are back!! Thankfully we had the World Cup as our non-medicinal relief this summer, but nothing quite beats the fix of opening day of the Premiership. The 16th of August sees LVG open the season at the Theatre of Dreams (temporarily renamed the theatre of nightmares last year), hosting Swansea. With Wayne Rooney being tasked with club captaincy, expect more passion from him, take Rooney and Utd to win at odds of around 5/4 Wenger’s new look, cash injected, Arsenal side look like serious title contenders this year, take them to win both the 1st and 2nd half at odds of 8/5. Perennial “both teams to score” side, Everton, open the season away to Leicester. Expect them to drop their usual one goal, but with Lukaku signed up long term now, for a mere 28m, the Toffees should have too much fire power for Leicester. Take btts and Everton to win at huge odds of 13/2 Liverpool take on Southampton in their opening match, with Liverpool having bought the majority of the Southampton side from last year, expect some added tension to the game. The Saints did bolster their squad also though, with La Gran Murella being installed as their new No.1. I fancy a few goals in this one, take btts and Liverpool to win at 21/10

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Ayrshire Derby in League Cup

Kilmarnock will host Ayr United in the second round of the Scottish League Cup later in the month. The draw was made at Murrayfield before the second leg of Celtic’s Champions League qualifier against Legia Warsaw. The derby, undoubtedly the tie of the round, was one of eleven fixtures drawn, with Celtic, Motherwell, St Johnstone and holders Aberdeen all entering at the next stage of the competition. The two sides last met in the semifinal of this very competition in 2012, when an extra time winner from Dean Shiels was the only goal of the game in a Kilmarnock victory at Hampden. Killie went on to win the final later that year, defeating Celtic 1-0 in the final.

Matches will be played on the 26 and 27 August. The draw in full: Hibernian v Dumbarton Greenock Morton v Partick Thistle Falkirk v Cowdenbeath

Queen’s Park or Rangers v Inverness Caledonian Thistle Hamilton Academical v Alloa Athletic Stranraer v Ross County Dundee v Raith Rovers Livingston v Queen of the South Kilmarnock v Ayr United Stenhousemuir v Heart of Midlothian St Mirren v Dunfermline Athletic

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Referees in new strike threat Scottish football’s referees are threatening strike action for the second time in four years after it was discovered that referees in the high intensity Scottish Championship are being paid far less than their fellow whistlers in the Scottish Premiership.

The situation arose after referees in the Championship were being paid nearly £650 pounds less for refereeing an Edinburgh Derby or Rangers versus Hearts.

Scottish Senior Football Referees Association Chairman, James Bee has been working furiously to convince people that a strike will be avoided.

money, the SPFL proposed what they believe is a fair compromise.

immediately increased fears of a referee walk out.

match officials are committed to

Matches considered far more volatile an atmosphere than nearly every match played in the Scottish Premiership.

The proposed financial equality package would see games being broken into two categories. Category A and category B, in which the highest profile matches would receive the higher rate of income within the two leagues.

There are a second round of talks scheduled for later this week, and there would also need to be a vote before any strike action takes place.

Due to financial constraints surrounding the Scottish Professional Football League, partially through a lack of sufficient league sponsorship

However this was deemed unacceptable by the SSFA and talks broke down between them and Hampden authorities. This

He continued “This discussion has always been scheduled to take place since the merger of the two league bodies.

Chairman Bee released a statement saying that they were still in positive talks with the SPFL and SFA.

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Boys Amateur Championship £350,000 boost for local economy

Prestwick and Dundonald links hosts the 88th Boys Amateur Golf Championship throughout the weekend – with the final set for Sunday 17th. The prestigious tournament has been a stepping stone for many of the world’s best golfers to announce themselves as future stars of the sport. 252 of the world’s best golfers – under the age of eighteen – began the tournament on Tuesday, with the participants having travelled from across the globe to Ayrshire to compete in the event.

Sergio Garcia, Jose Maria Olazabal and Sir Michael Bonallack are all past winners, with major winners Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell, Martin Kaymer and Rory McIlroy all having taken part in the developmental stage of their careers. Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, Executive Director – Championships at the R&A, said: “The Boys Amateur Championship is one of the most prestigious events in golf and many players who have taken part over the years have gone on to achieve great things in the game. “With players, their families, friends

and supporters travelling to Ayrshire from Great Britain and Ireland overseas, the championship will generate a significant boost for the local economy and create a lasting tourism benefit for the area.” As well as the honour of hosting the event, Ayrshire will see an influx of cash that will benefit the local economy. An independent study by Sheffield Hallam University’s Sport Industry Research Centre revealed almost 3,000 commercial be nights are required throughout the tournament. With further spending generated through the sales of food, drink and transport,

as well as local suppliers being granted contracts to provide work. South Ayrshire Council Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, Leisure and Tourism, Councillor Bill Grant said: “We warmly welcome the Boys Amateur Championship to South Ayrshire. “Congratulations to The R&A for again organising this excellent event, rightly regarded as the leading international boys championship, with more than half the field coming from overseas. “Many of tomorrow’s professionals will have cut their teeth at this

event, learning their craft on some challenging greens and fairways and we wish them will this week and in their future careers. “It’s a welcome boost to the local economy and helps us maximise the appeal of golf for the benefit of the whole area and to position ourselves as one of the best places in the world to enjoy this exciting sport.” The qualifying stage is a stroke play tournament with the final four days a match play stage - culminating in a 36-hole final on Sunday. By

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