Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 10 - 16 March 2016 Issue 1601 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1601

10 - 16 March 2016

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Faith and feminism FURORE on the Costa Blanca over ‘macho’ women’s day

By Matthew Elliott A Costa Blanca town has sparked national outrage by celebrating International Women’s Day in a fashion denounced as ‘macho’ and sexist by political parties, social media and feminist groups alike. Local authorities in Bigastro, close to Orihuela, are under intense fire for their message, released on their official Facebook page claims, among other things, that ‘woman came out

of the rib of man’. The Socialist party has decried the message as “sexist and inappropriate,” and a “retrograde step for gender equality,” while the Feminist Platform of Alicante has critiqued the statement as stemming from a patriarchal world view that must be fought against. The full message was lifted from a sermon at mass, and published by the ruling PP as an echo of its sentiments. Highlights include ‘Being a woman

is to be a princess at 15, beautiful at 25, passionate at 35’, and ‘Being a woman is to be chosen to bring life to the world’. The statement which provoked the most ire, however, was ‘And don’t forget this: the woman came out of the rib of man, not from the feet to be trampled upon, nor of the head to be superior, but from the side to be equal, under the arm to be protected and next to the heart to be loved’. Councillor Alejandra Moya

has defended the message pointing to its religious origin and arguing that allegations of sexism couldn’t be further from reality.

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Lost revenue POLICE confiscated counterfeit clothing worth €110,000 from a warehouse in Crevillente. Over 1,300 items, alleging to be from clothing retailer Desigual, were seized as police arrested two people.

Studies of the Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market in Alicante, say €26,300 million of revenue is lost each year in Europe because of counterfeit clothing, footwear and accessories.

Illegal house THE Superior Court has ordered the demolition of an illegal house in Pilar de la Horadada, 15 years after the initial complaint was made. The 130 square metre property was built in 2001 on rural land and the ruling comes following a complaint that it was unlicensed by a neighbour. SHEEP FINE: Man fined €6,000 for killing a barbary sheep in the Sierra Espuña regional park.

Bumper crop OLIVE growers are expecting a bumper crop this year as growers expect a turnover of €20 million for this year ’s 30-million kilo crop.

They are looking forward to their best season yet as the price of olive oil remains high owing to And a l u c i a ’s l o w e r p r o d u c tion.

Street threats A MAN was arrested in Santa Pola for intimidating and threatening several people with a large knife near Glorieta de la Villa. The 54-year-old began hurling insults before he brought out a knife he was carrying in his bag and shouted death threats in the street before police arrived at the scene.

Hunter is fined for illegal sheep killing AREA now has project for controlled cull By Gemma Quinn

A HUNTER has been fined €6,000 for killing a Barbary sheep in the Sierra Espuña regional park. The Murcia Regional Gov-

ernment launched a project in recent months to reduce the number of sheep in the mountains by means of a controlled cull, but one hunter has been fined for a killing which took place before the scheme and

cull started. The hunting took place in September 2009 and the following February the fine was imposed with his hunting licence withdrawn for four years. The man appealed to

the High Court claiming he was never informed of the punishment and there was no proof he shot the four-year old sheep, but the High Court of Murcia has now upheld the original punishment.

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Rental prices increase to pre-crisis levels BY the end of 2015 there was the highest average in four years By Gemma Quinn

ALICANTE rental prices are reported to have recovered from the big drop experienced during the worst years of the crisis in the city. According to the Observatory of Rental Housing from the Municipal Housing Board, rental prices have started to rise to values seen before the recession. By the fourth quarter of 2015, there was the highest average price in over four years. At the end of 2015, the average monthly rent of homes in the city was €547. This figure dropped to €365 as the average rent of flats belonging to the Municipal Housing Board. The cheapest rent could be found in the area of Colo-

RENTAL RISE: Playa de San Juan has some of the highest rents in Alicante City. nia Requena with the average price €180 a month. The most expensive two properties are located in Playa de San Juan and Cabo

de las Huertas, which cost €1,350 a month to rent. Regarding the types of homes offered, according to the study, 48 per cent have

three bedrooms, 25 per cent have two, 13 per cent four bedrooms or more, and only 14 per cent of them are onebedroom studios.

Arrests made in San Miguel de Salinas for drug production FOUR people have been arrested in San Miguel de Salinas as police recovered 1,200 marihuana plants located in two properties. The investigation was launched follow-

ing an anonymous email alerting the National Police to the strong smell coming from two properties. Two men and two women, aged between

23 and 35 and from Iceland and the UK, have been arrested accused of crimes against public health and theft of electricity after illegally hooking up the lighting.

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TOURIST FIGURES: Warmer than average temperatures boosted numbers.

Best winter in 15 years ESTABLISHMENTS remained open By Gemma Quinn TOURISM in Alicante Province saw the best winter in 15 years in terms of visitor numbers. Experts have said that tourist figures like this winter had not been seen since 2001, when at the height of the housing bubble. With temperatures regularly topping 20 degrees throughout the winter months, average occupancy of hotels on the Costa Blanca was at 60 per cent, with a peak of 80 per cent in Benidorm in February. The diversion of German and British tourists from the main winter competitors of Turkey, Tunisia and Egypt to

Spain has also boosted the numbers. According to data from the Hosbec employers association, 227 establishments, (71.4 per cent) remained opened across the province, offering 72,320 accommodation places. This is 3 per cent more than last year with the others choosing to close for all or part of the winter period, which officially runs from November to February. In Benidorm, 67.9 per cent of hotel beds opened, while 46 hotel establishments involving 11,279 hotel beds (32.1 per cent) were closed. The situation was particularly positive in the city of Ali-

British teenager arrested for arson A BRITISH teenager has been a r r e st e d a c c u se d o f setting fire to his parentâ€™s home in El Algar, Murcia. Investigators realised the fire had two separate starting points and the owners informed police that their 18-year-old son had previously stolen from the family business and had threatened to kill them. He was arrested shortly afterwards. The i n c i d e n t f o l l o w s a similar case in Mazarron when a 44-year-old was ar-

rested for arson after setting his parentâ€™s home on fire.

cante where conferences and business trips remained the main form of occupation Monday to Thursday, keeping hotels busy.

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Brits in Spain

MORE JOBS: Easter’s tourists mean an increase in employment in the services sector.

Job creation at Easter WILL benefit those involved in the tourist industry By Gemma Quinn THE Easter break is expected to generate more than 20,000 work contracts in the Murcia Region. Nationally the figure is expected to be over 160,700, 17 per cent more than last year, according to forecasts

of human resources company Randstad. Most will be created in the industries that benefit and are impacted by the arrival of tourists in the holidays such as tourism, hospitality, transportation and recreational activities. Randstad forecasts suggest that Holy

Week 2016 will be one of the best in terms of recruitment of the last decade. The company explains that seasonality linked to this time motivates the temporary hiring by companies, particularly in the tourism sector, who need more staff to meet demands.

SINCE its launch two years ago, the British Embassy’s ‘Brits living in Spain’ Facebook page has become a very popular and lively forum for unbiased information and debate on many important aspects of life in Spain. Now renamed ‘Brits in Spain’ the page better reflects its followers, who include the many who live here as well as some who visit. Topics include how to register to vote in the EU referendum, where to get an EHIC, tips on learning Spanish and navigating Spanish official paperwork, places to visit and news from the Embassy, amongst many others. Why the change in name? Simon Montague, Director of Communications at the Embassy, explained: “We are really pleased that so many people are ‘liking’ our Facebook page and actively using it to discover and share valuable information. Three quarters of our 18,300 followers are in Spain, but a quarter are

in the UK so as well as acting as a popular forum for fulltime residents, we also want to extend a welcome to the many thousands of Brits who have a second home here, and those who visit year after year on holiday.” In a recent Embassy survey of British residents, 72 per cent who followed the Embassy’s Facebook page said it helped them integrate into life in Spain. Mr Montague added: “If you want to benefit from independent advice and others’ experiences, then do follow us. Simply search for ‘Brits in Spain’ on Facebook and ‘like’ our page.” ‘Brits in Spain’ is a sister channel to the Embassy’s ‘UKinSpain’ Facebook channel, which focuses on institutional and political information and publishes in Spanish. Follow the Consular network on Twitter @BritsliveSpain, as well as the British Ambassador on @SimonManley FCO.

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Fire in illegal shoe workshop A FIRE broke out at an illegal shoe workshop in Elche. A 17-year-old teenager suffered extensive burns in

the blaze and remains in Hospital La Fe in Valencia. It has since been discovered that the workshop where the fire broke out, in Calle Benitatxell, was illegal; it was not licensed and did not have the necessary permit applications in place. The make-shift shoe factory was situated in a corridor area between two houses that was covered in corrugated iron roofing. Adhesives and glues used for shoes were found and an investigation has now been launched to determine who was responsible for the illegal workshop. As a result, the council has said they will launch new inspection campaigns on workshops and factories; both of footwear and other industries, to ensure all papers are in order and such accidents do not happen again.

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May Fair dates have now been confirmed NEW company brought in to deal with the organisation By Gemma Quinn THE uncertainty arising before the next celebration of the May Fair in Torrevieja, has been cleared by the councillor for Fiestas, Africa Celdran, who has clarified that until the contracts for the fiesta can be processed as a whole in accordance with the law, they have sought an alternative that allows the event to be organised through sponsorship to reduce spending costs. The councillor said the contracts for this year will not be made on time so the Casa de Andalucia will now help organise the event. Controversy arose when the Association of Friends of the May Fair of Torrevieja, criticised the town hall for failing to meet with them to fix the dates for this year’s May Fair and begin the process of organisation. The town hall had previously said they were looking at new organisations to arrange the Fair to lower costs. Francisco Boj from the Association of

CONFUSION & CONFLICT: May Fair organisation is being questioned. Friends of the May Fair said their main and only goal is organisation and management of the May Fair of Torrevieja and if the council decides another entity is to organise it “breaks more than a 25-

year history of a declared tourist interest.” Meanwhile the Casa de Andalucia has confirmed that the Fair will be held as in previous years in the port area between May 4 to 8.

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Region’s black evictions record SPAIN’S economy might have improved last year but this did not prevent 27 evictions a day in the Valencian Community. This was a 4.1 per cent increase on 2014, according to statistics from Spain’s General Council of Judiciary (CGPJ). A total of 10,037 evictions were ordered by

the courts last year, giving the region the thirdhighest eviction rate in Spain. Only Cataluña with 15,557 and Andalucia with 10,694 had more. Of the Community’s three provinces, Valencia led with 4,634 evictions, followed by Alicante (4,217) and Castellon (1,186).

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RIGHT TO VOTE: Everybody who can, should take part. By Gemma Quinn CLARO is backing the British Embassy’s bid to encourage British nationals living in Spain to register their right to vote in the UK referendum on continuing membership of the EU. The Orihuela Costa based political party was founded 10 years ago on the principle that exercising the right to vote was a legitimate, democratic and essential way to defend interests in relation to the local government of Orihuela and

CLARO thinks the same principle applies in relation to the June 23 referendum. The procedure for applying to register to vote for those who are not still on a voters’ register in the UK is relatively simple, especially for those who have a valid British passport and a National Insurance number. The application can be made online using the official site www.gov.uk/registerto-vote. CLARO said: “As we can already see, the decision facing

voters in the UK is causing wide and passionate arguments. But what is and will be missing in the debate are some basic issues which affect those living and working here in Spain and hoping to continue to do so. “The best way for us to defend our interests is by taking part in the vote. Remember, as in local elections, no vote, no voice and in the referendum, each vote will have the same weight and every vote will count.”

The ‘mafias’ are stealing used oil in Cartagena THE used oil sector is not free from fraudulent practices. This was the claim by a businessman in Cartagena who has denounced the existence of mafias and pirate companies in the world of treatment and recycling of vegetable oils and fats. Jose Bueno the owner of the company Jobufer SL, which is dedicated to the collection and recycling of these products, claims that measures need to be made to strengthen existing procedures to protect against rogues.

Jobufer SL are licensed and certified to collect the oils deposited in the special bins, but Bueno has criticised that some are leaving containers in the street which are being collected by so-called ‘mafias.’ He said the product can then be used in a fraudulent and harmful way: “Once they are in possession of biodiesel it can get into machines or even end up in animal feed that will later be in foodstuffs, it can also end up in cosmetics and make-up.”

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Wave of robberies RESIDENTS of Casa Grande, a district of San Bartholomew, Orihuela, have denounced a wave of robberies over the last year. Neighbours said they have had a year of suffering and the crime does not stop despite them installing security cameras and alarms and capturing images of the last theft on video. They claim the burglaries are carried out by the same people who are taking advantage of their remote location and daily routines meaning the homes are often left unoccupied during the day. One resident said they “live in fear” and are asking for more police patrols which they believe is the only way to tackle the situation: “We want to live in peace and be able to sleep at night.”

Torrevieja drugs gang leader arrested DRUGS were sent to Saudi Arabia By Gemma Quinn THE alleged head of a drug organisation has been arrested in Torrevieja. The leader was one of 21 people arrested by the National Police, in a joint operation with the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) of the United States and the GDNC (Directorate General of Narcotics Control) of Saudi Arabia. The network has been dismantled which police believe were introducing 410kg of cocaine to Saudi Arabia hidden in containers of frozen chicken and paint cans. Police said the operation was launched thanks to the cooperation of citizens through the email antidroga@policia.es which was opened in 2012 to

DRUG GANG: Torrevieja man arrested in international drug operation. process anonymous and confidential complaints. It is believed the gang received the shipment of drugs from Ecuador and was initially preparing for its sale across Alicante Province, but with not enough interest, it was being sent to Saudi Arabia with the

first shipment containing the drug hidden among legal merchandise of frozen chicken and the second in a container of paint cans. The alleged head of the organisation, based in Torrevieja, was arrested and agents seized a gun and cocaine from his property.

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New medical facilities THE new medical office in Rafal opened on Wednesday March 9 serving general and family medicine. Built on a 456 square metre site, the centre had a budget of €570,000.

Car accident TWO people were injured in a traffic accident that occurred on the N-332 Cartagena to Mazarron road in Molinos Marfagones. For reasons unknown the car overturned with its occupants trapped inside.

Snowy spring WITH the arrival of March came the arrival of snow. As temperatures fell due to cold Arctic air, snowfall settled in L’Alt de la Barcella and Banyeres de Mariola.

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More marital breakups in the region in 2015 MURCIA and Valencia’s figures are above the national average By Gemma Quinn MURCIA and Valencia are among the communities with more marital breakdowns, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 inhabitants requesting a dissolution of their marriage in 2015 in Murcia and 3.3 per 1,000 in Valencia. That’s according to the annual report of the General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ), with both Regions above the national average of 2.6 per 1,000. In the country as a whole, the number of marriage breakups fell again in 2015, with a reduction of 2.6 per cent in the calls for separation, divorce and annulment and despite the 7 per cent increase registered of such cases in 2014, it was the first rise since the economic crisis began.

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MARRIAGE BREAKDOWNS: Murcia and Valencia saw an increase in 2015.

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Suspect is rearrested ONE of two suspected jihadists remanded last month was released but rearrested two days later. He and six others in Alicante, Valencia and Ceuta are accused of supplying arms, military equipment and cash to terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq. The Moroccan businessman ostensibly exports second-hand clothing to Africa, the Middle East and Far East from premises in Cocentaina where he employs 35 people. He was taken into custody days after his initial release from jail on the orders of a National High Court judge, after police inspected two containers delivered to Valencia port some weeks ago, which were traced to the Moroccan. As he and his lawyer looked on, 20,000 camouflage uniforms and military equipment destined for terrorist groups in Jabhat al Nusra and Daesh were discovered inside the containers.

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Estate Planning – Will You Have Control And Certainty? We all sleep better when we feel confident that our affairs are in order, and as we get older we think more about the legacy we will leave to future generations; specifically, how and to whom our assets will pass on our death. Increasingly, estate planning is a major concern for our clients. You have worked hard to build up your wealth and want to pass it on to your children and grandchildren to help them as they make their way their way through life. However you want to ensure the money is used wisely, and at the time your heirs need it most. But how can you have control over what happens after you are gone? You may also have many years left in retirement yourself, and so need to continue to receive income or take capital in the meantime. For example, you want to leave money to your children but are concerned about how they will handle

– By Brett Hanson, Partner, Blevins Franks it at this stage in their life. You would prefer it if they received their inheritance as they reach the end of their working life, to help them enjoy a comfortable retirement. Or you may want to contribute to your grandchildren’s higher education fees.

You may be able to set capital aside now to plan for the above situations, but need to leave other funds available for your and your spouse’s use through retirement. So you need to have full ownership of these funds now, with full withdrawal and income rights, but set up in such a way that they can easily pass to your chosen beneficiaries when you die. And then there is the significant issue of tax. As much as possible you would like all of your hard earned wealth to pass to your chosen heirs, rather than a large part of it going to the taxman. British expatriates in Spain have both UK inheritance tax (which is based on domicile, not residence), and Spanish succession tax to contend with. The two tax regimes work very differently, and you also need to understand how the

Spain/UK double tax treaty works in this case. The solutions you use for your estate planning should therefore be tax favoured ones. And not just for inheritance tax purposes, but also during your lifetime, so that you can enjoy a tax efficient income today. In our experience it is possible to structure your affairs, for both Spain and the UK, so that the right money passes to the right hands at the right time, at the same time as reducing tax during your lifetime and after it. It is important to use arrangements which are compliant in Spain and the UK. As an expatriate you are likely to live in one country, have heirs in another and possibly assets in other countries. Cross-border tax and estate planning has become more complex over recent years, and you need to ensure your arrangements would

stand up to scrutiny by the taxman. Creating and maintaining a good ‘estate plan’ is primarily about ensuring your wishes are carried out in the way you wish, but taking account of relevant legal and tax considerations. The plan needs to be flexible to accommodate events like more grandchildren, or divorce, remarriage within the family. It is vital that you review it on a regular basis, so if you set up your plan years ago it will be time for a review. Cross-border tax and estate planning has become more complex over recent years. This is a very specialist area and professional advice from an experienced wealth manager is essential. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.

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Baby story NURSING staff of the Hospital Vega Baja have taught children from Public School San Bartolome where babies come from through a very simple workshop on human reproduction.

Crop meeting A MEETING takes place tonight (Thursday 10) at 7pm in the Casa de Cultura of Albatera to explain to Vega Baja growers the requirements for growing pomegranate crops that meet the Protected Designation of Origin requirements.

School grants CATRAL has earmarked more than €85,000 for scholarships for books and school transportation costs. The deadline to apply for aid for the cost of school books is March 31.

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Councillor meets Nordic residents in Torrevieja BELIEVES can learn from their organisation and planning By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA’S Councillor for Foreign Residents, Carmen Morate, is continuing with her tour to meet various associations and organisations in the city. Morate has met with groups of Norwegians, Swedes, Finns and Danes; a group that exceeds some 5,000 people on the municipal census and more in the winter months who go to Torrevieja to escape the cold weather in their home countries. The councillor visited them “to see first hand the needs of these groups, and also to learn from them in organisation and planning where they really are very efficient.” She was accompanied by OARI office worker Carlos Gonzalez, who said it was important to meet with them and hear their concerns: “Given they are used to a city model structured in a different way than ours, we are convinced that with good proposals they can also help us improve in different aspects.” The two met with Mas Amigos, which

NORDIC MEETINGS: Councillor Morate (second from left) and Carlos Gonzalez (right) have been meeting with foreign residents in Torrevieja. has been established in Torrevieja for a number of years as well as the Nordic Residents group of residents from San Luis, La Siesta and El Chaparral who meet in the Norwegian church.

Councillor Morate said: “The meetings were very productive and have served to strengthen ties and to maintain permanent contact to let them participate in all the activities that take place in the city.”

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Social rent maintained A FAMILY have had their social rent secured and confirmed in Santa Pola. It comes following a meeting with the Platform of People Affected by Mortgages and La Caixa. They have pledged to keep the social rental amount at €80 for the family who lost their home and still owe the bank €80,000. This has now been reduced to €70,000 and the family will only pay €25 a month for the mortgage loan for the next five years. After this it will increase to €360.

Women’s awards ONLY 16 per cent of university research fellowships are awarded to women according to university data revealed at a talk at the University of Alicante on Women and Science.

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Sunday closing endangers both jobs and profits NATIONAL chain has appealed against decision EL CORTE INGLES will lose annual net profits of €5 million

if its Alicante City stores close on Sundays. That’s the claim

from the national chain which has appealed against the city council’s decision to prevent big shops on Avenida Maisonnave from opening and will claim €5 million compensation if the ruling is not reversed. The city council decided last October the Maisonnave shops and stores should no longer trade year-round apart from the 13 Sundays and national holidays allowed by law. The new city ordinance introduced last January was aimed at boosting smaller shops and safeguarding employees’ rights. Welcomed by some businesses it was rejected by others amid complaints the city centre resembled a ghost town on Sundays. Gabriel Echavarri, the city’s PSOE mayor, changed his mind and said Maisonnave stores could remain open, but then backtracked.

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Burst pipe ALICANTE’S City Hall building was closed to the public following damage caused by the rupture of a pipeline that runs along the floor of the fourth storey. The damage affected the third and second floor also.

Spending up PUBLIC works contracts worth €25.8 million were put out to tender in the Murcia Region in the first two months of the year; an increase of 86.4 per cent more than during the same period last year.

Owl shock AN eagle owl has been rescued after it was unable to fly after suffering an electric shock from farmland in the Murcia municipality of Cieza. The owl is a protected species and is now at the El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre.

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Famous Orihuela poet remembered this spring SPRING programme of events launched will include workshops By Gemma Quinn ORIHUELA has launched the Spring programme to celebrate poet Miguel Hernandez. Councillor for Culture, Begoña Cuartero, said the Primavera Hernandiana, is arranged to remember the poet whose anniversary of his death is marked on March 28. Accompanied by Councillor for Citizens, Mar Ezcurra, Cuartero said events will this year run until May 1. Talks and workshops will be hosted at the Municipal Maria Moliner library including ‘Miguel Hernandez: myth and reality of a poet’ on March 15 at 8pm. There is free entry to the Circus Theatre on April 3 at 7pm and ‘singing poets’ Javier Bergia and Begoña Olavide perform on Sunday March 13 at 8pm in the Palacio Sorzano de Tejada. The councillors also announced workshops have been arranged for children with school visits taking place to the home of Miguel Hernandez which is now a museum in the centre of Orihuela.

PRIMAVERA HERNANDIANA: Councillors announce the events. On March 28 the museum will have an open house and will be offering different activities. The council is also carrying out clean-

ing and reconditioning of the streets and façades of houses around the museum and full information on events can be found in public buildings.

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More women rent cars in Alicante THE number of women using the services of rental cars has increased by 11 times over the last five years and one of the main destinations for rental car hire is Alicante Province. To mark International Women’s Day, Goldcar rental company noted that 16 per cent of its clients are now female, compared with 3 per cent in 2011. During 2015, the highest percentage of car hire was concentrated in the cities of Ibiza (26 per cent), Sevilla (24 per cent) and Marseille (24 per cent), followed by Alicante and Malaga (22 per cent each). For use of their fleet of electric cars, 12 per cent of the drivers were women.

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Russians are set to return PROFITABLE market for Costa Blanca

TOURIST RETURN: Alicante-Elche airport will see the return of more flights to and from Russia. By Gemma Quinn RUSSIAN tourism is set to return to the Costa Blanca. After months of uncertainty for the loss of value of the ruble against the euro, Russia is again set to become a source of visitors to the Costa Blanca, with plans to move some 50,000 tourists the second half of this year thanks to 40 weekly flights scheduled to launch from three companies between AlicanteElche airport and Russia. From June 1 the main Russian airline, Aeroflot will fly a daily link with Moscow. Siberia Airlines will fly four days a week to Moscow, and Vueling has already put on sale its four weekly links. It has also scheduled weekly links between Alicante and St Petersburg. Russian tourism bottomed out in the Costa Blanca last Oc-

tober when the Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia suspended the sale of tickets from Transaero, the Russian company that for two years operated weekly between Moscow and Alicante moving 8,000 tourists a year. Versa tour operator which carried out 80 per cent of trips organised to the province for Russians, also stopped operations causing the loss of 4,000 tourists.

Russia is the country with the second highest average spending per trip and since 2010 tripled its total expenditure. In 2013 Russians made an expenditure of €168.1 million in the Valencia Region, with average spending per person per trip of €2,042 and a daily average expenditure of €126. The province is the fourth most visited destination by Russians in Spain.

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New improved blue zone to be operating by Easter THE company awarded the contract to regulate and control the on-street parking in Orihuela is carrying out the renewal of parking

meters in the Blue Zones. This was one of the requirements of the new contract with Esma Park SL, who are making technologi-

cal improvements including the possibility of paying the parking ticket by credit card and even remotely through a mobile phone application. The installation of this new machinery is currently being carried out in the cityâ€™s streets, to not disrupt the use of the existing machines. However, this has caused confusion amongst some as the new parking meters have not been sealed until they are operational, leaving drivers unsure which machine to use. The council has given no definite start date for the operation of the new service, but hoped it would be before Easter. Road markings still need to be repainted and information panels installed at the start of every street indicating the number of free spaces.

MISSING: Elena has now been missing for over a month.

The ever elusive Elena still missing PODENCO is a very nervous and timid dog By Gemma Quinn THANKS to a plea in the Euro Weekly News asking to help find missing Elena, a mediumsized light tan Podenco Labrador cross, there were several sightings of her. Unfortunately she is proving to be very elusive. She has

been spooked several times by well-intentioned people and there are concerns she may have moved on to another area after initially having been spotted in Montebella by the cement works and then San Miguel de Salinas. The Little Pod Association are desperately trying to find

this four-year-old girl. If you see her please do not approach. She will not accept food or treats from anyone and will not go to strangers. She is a very nervous and timid dog. Instead please call 660 832 360. She is micro-chipped and was wearing a black collar when she went missing.

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World table tennis to attract 8,000 BIGGEST tourist pull after ocean race By Gemma Quinn ALICANTE hotels are expecting to be full the week of May 22-28 with the arrival of the World Veteran Table Tennis Championship, being hosted by Alicante and Elche. Hoteliers are already saying it is the second most important event in attracting people from outside the province after the Volvo Ocean Race: “There are

large congresses but an event of this magnitude is, after the Volvo, the most important,” said the president of the association of hotels in the province, Cristina Rodes, who stressed that during the week of the championship “virtually all hotels will be full.” Organisers of the Championship say there are already 4,600 registered players and 2,568 accompanying persons,

which must be added to the staff of the organisation and referees. In total, they estimate the event will bring together some 8,000 people and has an economic impact of more than €16 million. Game Centre will be at IFA exhibition centre but there will be two official meeting areas or ‘villages’ by the Panoramis shopping centre in Alicante and in Elche’s Congress Centre.

Women still the main carer DESPITE improvements in the equality of men and women in the work place and public institutions, researchers say women “still have a hard time” climbing the ladder. Researchers from the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT), Inocencia Martinez and Maria Dolores de Miguel believe there is still a

struggle to ascend to positions of responsibility. One of the main reasons for more women not occupying leadership positions is due to family responsibilities: “It’s still largely the woman who takes care of the family, although in recent years we have seen that the men are becoming more involved.”

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ALICANTE ARTIST: Part of the ‘Above and Under L Train’ work by Isidro Blasco. By Gemma Quinn ALICANTE artist Isidro Blasco, is exhibiting his work on a large scale in New York. ‘Above and Under L Train’ is his latest creation that is now on display in the Black and White Gallery in New York. The piece is a large-scale work, about three metres high, where the Alicante artist reflects on urban space between subway lines that breaks down

every day reality combining elements, atmospheres and feelings. Blasco said: “My idea was to express my concern about how we use the subway every day and we have no idea how it works, how many parts it composes, how everything is structured to work... I guess, from what I see when I get the New York subway, which is a mess.” The installation, one of the largest of his careers, features wood, metal, cardboard, pho-

tography and notions of architecture to keep the whole structure standing. In its creation, Blasco had the help of Alicantinos Carolina Moyano (architect of the University of Alicante), Javier Calabria (the Holy art gallery Maca Alicante) and Beatriz Pascual (of the School of art and Design Alicante) who have been actively involved in the phases of layout, photography, production and installation.

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Boy creates and stars in a video against bullying By Clemente Ferrer HIS name is Luke Culhane, he is an Irishman who at only 13-years-old has created, produced and edited an excellent campaign, where he is also leading actor. The video, which is two and a half minutes long, tells the story of a child, and a tough fight against their harassers through social networks. With the hashtag â€˜#CreateNoHateâ€™ Culhane wanted to transform his bad experience into helping other children who are in the same situation. With a clean photograph, a clear message and a clear look, this child does an excellent anti-bullying advertising campaign.

Thus, every insult he received on his mobile or computer becomes a hit, a cut or a scar. Shocking images based on a true story that serves as an example of strength and how social networks can be transformed from a destructive weapon to a platform of great persuasive power. Cyberbullying is the use of electronic information and digital media such as e-mails, social networks, blogs, text messages, mobile phones and defamatory websites to harass a person by personal attacks. The famous actor Tom Cruise is more susceptible than others, since he had a difficult childhood. He went to 15 different schools as his family home changed many

times. Throughout his school years he was beaten and teased by his peers for his dyslexia. In his recent remarks to the magazine Parade he says he suffered harassment from his schoolmates. In recent years we have witnessed a remarkable increase in cases of bullying in schools and out of them among increasingly younger children. This is a social problem of the first order we must tackle through education and social awareness. Although these situations are increasingly being denounced, there are still many who for fear of worse consequences silently endure a constant and permanent humiliation.

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Meetings to decide new school location By Gemma Quinn SCHOOL authorities have met in Alicante to discuss where a new school should be built. Territorial Director of Education in Alicante, Tudi Torro was accompanied by the Mayor, Jose Manuel Dolon, Councillor for Education, Jose Hurtado and technicians, in a meeting with the school board of the Amanecer School and their AMPA parents association, to offer all the information on locations where the educational institution could be built. It has been in prefabricated classrooms for 11 years. Torro explained that the Department has ceded the land in which it was always planned to place the centre, which is located in the area known as Villa Amalia, but there is another site next to the CdT, which is also suitable to house the new centre. The director said it was im-

MEETINGS: Authorities explained the options for the location of the new building. portant the school community had a say in the decision, and they had all the information firsthand. Torro also said as both plots were available, the deadlines are the same in both cases.

Whilst stressing the decision lies with the school community, it was mentioned that the Villa Amalia site will have a close proximity to the treatment plant, which could result in bad smells.

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New cancer centre opens for MABS By Gemma Quinn MABS Murcia Mar Menor have opened the door of their brand new Jacqueline Howes Cancer Centre. Beverley Reed, centre manager, welcomed the first client to the centre. It is a place to drop in any time Monday to Friday between 10am-2pm for a chat and a coffee, with any cancer-related issues. It will also offer complementary treatments such as a massage to cancer patients should they need it. It will also be home to the Care and Share meetings for anyone affected by cancer. The phone number is 868 171 035 and a volunteer will always take the time to chat with you. The new centre is in Avenida Ramon y Cajal in San Javier. The centre opened in 2010, and was named in memory of Jacqueline Howes who was the first patient MABS assisted.

NEW CENTRE: Beverly Reed (right) welcomes the centreâ€™s first client for complementary treatment. Jacqueline was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after retiring to Murcia. With no friends or family locally she turned to MABS. When she passed away in 2007 she left a donation to the charity, which allowed them to open their first

cancer centre and shop. If you would like to volunteer for MABS, please call Sylvia on 634 306 035. Stay up to date with fundraising events by liking the Facebook page www.facebook.com/mabsmurci amarmenor/.

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Beatles band bus bonanza

TRIBUTE band is performing at a charity event to raise money for Help at Home Costa Blanca The ‘ticket to ride’ will cost in the region of €37,000 and will be used to transport those who are disabled or have long term illnesses. The idea is to give those suffering with Parkinson’s, Motor Neurone and Huntington’s diseases, the chance to not only have transport to vital hospital and doctors appointments but also to get to

€37,000 is needed to be raised by a charity for a bus to help the disabled

LIVERPOOL BAND: Performing at Los Rosales By Gemma Quinn THE Liverpool Band Show at Los Rosales, Guardamar, on Saturday March 12 has already set hearts a fluttering, with people booking tickets from miles around to get a dose of their favourite Beat-

les Tribute Band. The Fab Four are all Spanish but sing all the wellknown Mersey hits in perfect English, they have a reputation as being the best in Europe and frequently play at the Cavern in Liverpool. With this being their only

show at the venue this year tickets have been selling fast. Beatles fans attending will also be giving some ‘help’ to the charity Help at Home Costa Blanca, who are on a mission to raise money for a much needed bus for the Orihuela Costa area.

social events. The bus will also be available for the Red Cross, Royal British Legion and Caritas. Volunteers are urgently needed to visit lonely and ill people in the area, or even to just have a cup of coffee with

them, visit www.helpathomec b.org for more information. Tickets for Saturday’s show cost €15 including a

two course meal. To grab the final remaining tickets call 697 501 992 or visit www.lrshows.com.

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New presidency for EU agencies OAMI will head the network in 2016 By Gemma Quinn THE Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (OAMI) has assumed the presidency of the Network of Agencies of the European Union, made up of 44 independent and decentralised agencies located in the 28 EU countries. As president for the next year, it will mean more than 12 events will be hosted in Alicante

until March 2017, attracting more than 600 participants from all member states of the EU. For 2016, the network has also set a series of objectives and actions agreed by all its members, among which are the increased use of shared services between agencies to create synergies and increase efficiency, the development of a platform to facilitate intercommunication and, in turn, inform EU citizens

of work undertaken by these organisations. OAMI is due to change its name later this month to become the Intellectual Property Office of the EU (EQUIPO). It is the largest of these Euro Agencies and is tasked with the registration of trademarks and community designs, and works in support of the protection and enforcement of industrial property rights.

New mosquito alert app created A MOBILE phone app has been created that can alert to the presence of the tiger mosquito in the province. The tiger mosquito can carry dengue, yellow fever and Zika virus. The Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications presented the app called

‘Mosquito Alert’, which updates a previous app called ‘Catch the tiger’, that has detected tiger mosquitoes in more than 360 Spanish municipalities since 2014. Cataluña is the community with more municipalities in which the insect was detected with 189, followed by Valencia with 115.

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Police step in to save horse GROUP of people were trying to reclaim the neglected animal from a rescue centre By Gemma Quinn POLICE have stepped in to stop a group of people from re-

claiming a neglected horse that was seized and put under the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre’s protection in December.

When found the horse was so thin he was labelled a ‘walking skeleton’. Police immediately seized the horse from a property near the San Luis salt lake, in a joint operation between the Torrevieja Council and the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre. But last month the alleged owners arrived at the Rojales Rescue Centre with a Ford transit van, saying they had come to collect the horse, now named Oscar. Rescue centre co-founder Rod Weeding promptly called the Rojales Council, which sent several police officers to the scene: “Police told these people that they weren’t allowed to take the horse without the correct paperwork, and that they certainly couldn’t take him away in a Ford transit van.” Co-founder Sue Weeding said: “We are determined this horse is not returned to these people, as without painkillers

OSCAR: Police intervention means that he is still being cared for at Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre. and specialist medical intervention, he will not survive. He’s about 17, still very thin and has problems with the joints of all four legs from being overworked. “He had shoes on when he was rescued, so they were obvi-

ously still riding him. We can’t thank the police and council enough for stepping in to make sure this horse was kept safe.” The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre relies entirely on donations to fund its important animal welfare work, including the

feeding and care of the centre’s more than 90 horses, ponies and donkeys rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment. For more information call Sue on 652 021 980 or visit www.easyhorsecare.net.

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Awarding local businesses TORREVIEJA holds annual awards ceremony By Gemma Quinn GRUPO RUBIO car dealership has been named ‘Trader of the Year’ in Torrevieja’s annual business awards. The jury was made up of the mayor and councillor for Commerce, together with representatives from local associations APYMECO Small and Medium Business Association, Asso-

ciation of Industry and Commerce of Casagrande Business Park and the Association of Hoteliers. The prize for ‘new business’ went to Qtalgourmet, a recently opened store located near La Plasa market and supplementing the existing current offerings of gourmet products in Torrevieja.

For ‘commercial renovation,’ Lilibyt won first prize. The baby store was recognised for installing a nursing room for new mothers to breast feed. Optica Mar won the ‘urban commerce’ prize for its attractive interior and exterior spaces, complemented by the creativity and quality in the presentation of their products.

University committed to culture THE University of Alicante (UA) is promoting and uniting the various cultures of students at the university through the broadcasting of a radio programme in English, French, German and Arabic. The Lingua Project is an idea of the Faculty of Arts. Amelia Peral, academic coordinator of Culture and Equality Policies of the UA said: “Our

goal is to give visibility to the different languages and cultures that are part of our degrees and we want to extend it to other languages. We want it to be a tool that can be used in an educational field and is open to students and teachers with proposals for all to make contact and propose topics.” The contents of each 30 minute programme includes interviews and debates.

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Former army dog wants a new life LAKI is an excellent companion, very loving and playful By Gemma Quinn A FORMER army dog in Alicante Province is looking for a new home. Laki is a 10-year-old black Alsatian who is unable to work after having two unsuccessful hip operations and will soon be fitted with a dog wheelchair.

But despite this, Isabel Monteagudo, a National Police officer who finds homes for police and army dogs who are too old or are no longer able to work, said Laki is an “excellent companion, very loving and playful.” Isabel would like to see police and army dogs retired at eight: “That way they have the

chance of a peaceful life because these dogs really enjoy being part of a family.” Laki is currently being cared for by a foster carer in El Moralet, Alicante who is unable to keep the Alsatian due to already having two dogs. Please email perrospolicia jubilados@gmail.com.

New energy grants TORREVIEJA is to help around 100 families with new aid against energy poverty. The council will manage through the Municipal Housing Office (OMV), grants from the Department of Housing, to prevent energy poverty and to meet the payment of social rents in households at risk of exclusion. The municipality estimates that around a hundred families could be potential beneficiaries of these grants.

Applications can be made to the OMV office, located on the ground floor of the Urbanism Department Office, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-2pm until March 24. Grants will be assessed by the town hall who are looking to help families with a monthly income of less than €798.76 or lower than €1,065 if any members have a disability or are in a situation of great dependency.

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Paddy’s day of fun for the Samaritans EVENT will help raise funds for the charity By Gemma Quinn ST PATRICK’S DAY is being celebrated on March 17 at the Central Bar Launch in Urbanisation Mar Azul, Torrevieja, near Restaurant Christopher’s. The fun-filled event starts at 1pm and runs until late with music throughout the day. There will be a hog roast, Irish stew and chicken curry,

and a raffle will have some great prizes. There will also be a secret auction where you can bid for a long weekend in the South of France. The event is also in support of Samaritans in Spain and will help raise funds for the charity. Operating a 24-hour freephone 900 525 100 number to listen to those in need, the

centre also has a drop-in centre at the Punta Marina shopping centre, Punta Prima. The new facilities are an extension to the charity shop and will allow for a better and more private service for those needing a listening ear, but operations cost and fundraising, such as the St. Patrick’s Day event, is vital to the charity.

Charity fashion show CHARITY Help At Home Costa Blanca are hosting a Fashion Show at the Charity Centre in C.C. Flamenca Beach, Orihuela Costa. The event is at 2pm on March 26 and will showcase their excellent range of ladies and gents clothes. You will find many well-known names from the High Street, some that have never been worn and all are in excellent condition,

so go along, enjoy the show, pick up a bargain or two and support the charity. There will be nails and beauty advice, and stalls and entertainment by Juan Carlos and Cindy. Refreshments can be purchased courtesy of Maritaos restaurant, who are kindly allowing the charity to use their terrace as part of the catwalk. The cost of entry is €1.

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ALDI ready to open MORE people will have access to their top quality products

NEW ALDI: Last minute preparations ahead of the official opening next week. By Gemma Quinn ALDI, one of the leading food retailers in Europe, is to open a new store in Torrevieja next Thursday, March 17. Located in Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas, 1, the store is 1,400 square metres with 118 parking places for customersâ€™ convenience and ease.

On the opening day, all customers visiting the supermarket will be able to try ALDI products and enjoy surprises and gifts. The new store is part of ALDIâ€™s development plan in the Community of Valencia, which will now have 53 stores, 31 of them in Alicante Province. This store will create 12 new jobs,

and local staff will be recruited, contributing to the economic revitalisation of Torrevieja, allowing its residents to have a wider choice for shopping. Thanks to its assortment of own-label products that are already successful in many European countries, more people will have access to top-quality products at the best price.

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English tour in Cartagena TOUR stops at some of the interesting buildings that surround the water’s edge By Gemma Quinn A TOUR in English is being offered around La Algameca Chica, Cartagena tomorrow,

March 11. The legal tour guide will take English speaking visitors around La Algameca Chica, one of the least known and least visited corners of Cartagena, which was the chosen

location of the Navy in the 18th century. The tour stops at some of the interesting eclectic buildings that scatter the area and by the water’s edge as well as the original har-

bour wall. The meeting point is Plaza de España at 10.30am with the tour costing €12. Call 650 017 327 to book one of the remaining places.

Mozart’s work on Torrevieja stage THE Torrevieja Symphony Orchestra, along with the Orfeon Municipal Ricardo Lafuente, will perform at their third concert this year, two of Mozart’s works; the Requiem, and the 40th Symphony. The performance is on March 19 at 7pm, at the Torrevieja International Auditorium, with Olga Arbenina as soprano, the Torrevieja born Francisco Moreno as tenor, Olga Guseva as mezzo soprano and Pedro Garcinuño as bass. Tickets are available now at the Torrevieja Symphony Orchestra Office, at Calle Vicente Blasco Ibañez 23, on Mondays 10am-1pm or at the Theatre ticket box from 5-7.30pm and via www.instantick et.com. Mozart’s 40th Symphony in G minor was composed in 1788. This was his last symphony and one of the only two written in a minor key. Not considered especially innovative in the technical aspect, it is however one of Mozart’s most performed works and is greatly admired because of its romanticism and the depth of the feelings it gets to convey.

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Race sailors lead celebs in BT Sport Relief challenge WILL be sailing from Alicante to Belfast By Gemma Quinn FROM Alicante to Belfast. Crew members of the Volvo Ocean Race who travelled around the world from Alicante, are taking on a new challenge and sailing around the UK in the BT Sport Relief Challenge: Hell on High Seas. Briton Ian Walker, the last winner of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2014-15 as skipper and a double Olympic silver medallist, is leading the crew during the challenge as six celebrities swap the luxuries of dry land for a taste of life at the extreme as they take to a Volvo Ocean Race boat and attempt to sail from Belfast,

around the UK. Taking on the challenge are presenters Alex Jones, Angellica Bell and Ore Oduba, Formula 1 host Suzi Perry, standup comedian Hal Cruttenden and comedy actress Doon Mackichan. The team, which includes Volvo Ocean Race veterans Phil Harmer, Dee Caffari, Sara Hastreiter, Graham Tourell and Volvo Ocean Race meteorologist Gonzalo Infante, are due to arrive in London tomorrow (Friday 11). With mountainous seas and freezing cold temperatures, the voyage promises to be physically, mentally and emo-

tionally exhausting for the celebrities, many of whom have never set foot on a racing boat before. Ian Walker said: “Sea and air temperature for this BT Sport Relief challenge will be as cold as anything we faced in the Southern Ocean during the last Volvo Ocean Race. “When the sea is rough, you haven’t slept for days and you are drenched to the core, even simple tasks like brushing your teeth can seem impossible. “This will be a tough challenge for the seasoned sailors let alone our celebrities. It could well be a true Hell on the High Seas.”

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DESPITE having divested itself of its Spanish and Portuguese operations, Barclays Bank finds itself with a drop in profits, a need to cut dividend and a very poor position in Africa where it is desperate to sell the bulk of its investments. Shares fell after the bank revealed its 2015 profits, even though they were only down by 2 per cent over 2014 at £5.5 billion (€7 billion), but it also has to make provisions of £1.45 billion (€1.88 billion).

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EROSKI: Wants to sell 36 of their stores around Spain.

Supermarket sales AS part of its programme of disposing of supermarket properties that do not fit in with its development plans, Basque-based Eroski wants to sell 36 stores around Spain, including two in Mallorca, to Carrefour for €205 million. The stores involved are con-

tinuing to trade whilst awaiting government approval for the deal. Eroski wants to upgrade its remaining stores to become more citycentric, as those to which this has been done have shown a marked increase in return per square metre.

CONSUMERS are gobbling up Domino’s pizzas and the company recorded excellent profits of €91 million in 2015, 18 per cent up on the previous year. The company says that profits were helped by low cheese and fuel prices, and that more and more sales are made via the internet or its app.

Figure rises THE number of unemployed in Spain rose by just over 2,200, which was the highest February rise since 2013, taking the total number to 4.15 million. It is still an enormous reduction from the six million unemployed in the first quarter of 2013.

Qatari investment in Spain CATALAN real estate company Colonial, which already has strong investment from the Qatar Investment Authority, its largest individual shareholder, has announced that the two organisations are discussing the possibility of the Qatari group transferring some of the shares it holds in the

French subsidiary of Colonial. The announcement goes on to confirm that in the event that this possible deal is approved, the Qatar Investment Authority will still hold less than 30 per cent of the shares of the parent group.

next richest person in Spain, his daughter Sandra Ortega Mera who can boast just €5.9 billion. It is interesting to note that the bulk of the wealthiest men in the world come from the USA, but China and India are beginning to spawn more billionaires.

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$ 6.46 $ 2.58 $ 2.61 $ 2.04 $ 2.81 $ 2.02 $ 5.18 $ 6.37 $ 5.72 $ 8.87 $ 29.25

1.97 ▲ 43.88% 0.71 ▲ 37.97% 0.50 ▲ 23.70% 0.39 ▲ 23.64% 0.49 ▲ 21.12% 0.34 ▲ 20.24% 0.81 ▲ 18.54% 0.949 ▲ 17.51% 0.82 ▲ 16.73% 1.27 ▲ 16.71% 4.14 ▲ 16.49%

$ 4.69 $ 19.67 $ 3.02 $ 15.88 $ 5.71 $ 6.65 $ 12.58 $ 9.14 $ 42.11 $ 50.38 $ 9.21

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Most Declined Vitae Pharmaceuticals, Inc. AveXis, Inc. Senomyx, Inc. Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. Inventure Foods, Inc. IntriCon Corporation Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. Ardelyx, Inc. Ambarella, Inc. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Voyager Therapeutics, Inc.

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Sky’s the limit for Lego profits

STAR WARS: Very shrewd licence deals mean the success of the films has reflected in their sales. 2014 figures, and this is mainly due to the very shrewd licence

deals they have struck meaning that the success of both the latest

Star Wars film and Frozen has reflected in their sales to boys, girls

and not a few adults. Interestingly, there has been a s u d d e n r e s u rg e n c e o f s a l e s i n Asia, an area which had been depressed for a while, and China has become very much a growing market for the company. Apart from making money, the company also has a sense of social conscience. Following a petition which gathered over 20,000 signatures complaining that it was ignoring disability groups and ‘pandering to disability stereotypes’, it has added to its range for release later this year, a young disabled person in a wheel chair accompanied by his own support dog. With the Lego movies, theme parks, Duplo for the very young a n d t h e e v e r- i n c r e a s i n g L e g o range, this is one ‘toy’ that will surely reach its centenary and stay around for long after, earning money for the manufacturers, film studios and retail outlets alike.

Indian and Spanish consortium buys historic London building Photo Credit Robert Cutts flickr

By John Smith WHO would have imagined that a company formed for the manufacture of wooden duck toys would become a multi-billion euro success, following its foundation 84 years ago in Denmark? The word Lego itself came from the Danish words ‘leg godt’ which means ‘play well’, but in an example of serendipity, it was later discovered that in Latin the word Lego comes from the word t o g a t h e r, a n d t h e o w n e r s h a v e taken it to mean ‘put together’. I t w a s n ’t u n t i l 1 9 4 9 t h a t t h e company produced its first plastic brick and as the saying goes, after that, the only way was up and there is no doubt that its products continue to capture the imagination of generations of children worldwide, as well as generating huge revenues for the family firm. They were delighted to reveal that their 2015 turnover of €4.8 billion was 25 per cent up on

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THE company, which was founded 84 years ago, is a multi-billion euro success

WAR OFFICE: The old building in Whitehall, Central London has been bought for an undisclosed amount. ALTHOUGH the concept of the deal was first announced in 2014, it wasn’t until March 2 of this year that a consortium between the Hinduja Group of India and OHLD of Spain formally purchased the old War Office building in Whitehall, Central London for an undisclosed amount on a 250-year lease.

Once the workplace of Sir Winston Churchill during the Second World War, the 1,100 room building, which is literally a stone’s throw away from Downing Street and a short walk from the Houses of Parliament, has been the home of the Ministry of Defence since 1964, which has now had to find ac-

commodation elsewhere. The building will now be restored and redeveloped into a five-star hotel, private function rooms, a spa and fitness centre and a number of prestigious apartments. Although the historic building passes from government ownership, its facade will be preserved.

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Car manufacturers and Brexit BMW and Nissan have made their feelings on Britain leaving the EU clear, and they’re obviously worried SO far, two car manufacturers have made their positions clear on the Brexit, BMW and Nissan, both of which are obviously worried about the effect on their bottom lines in the event that Britain does decide to leave the EU, whilst the association representing car manufacturers has also made its own comments on behalf of its members. The management of BMW has written to workers in the Rolls-Royce and Mini UK operations which employ 8,000 staff, explaining that whilst the decision is a British affair, the company believes that any decision to exit would be bad for its trading position, and could very possibly hurt the jobs of those working for BMW. Their message, which was delivered via email, effectively suggests its employees would be better off to vote in favour of staying within the EU. “Free trade is important for international business. Tariff barriers would mean higher costs and higher prices, and we cannot assume that the UK would be granted free trade with Europe from outside the EU.” It also said: “For BMW Group,

Nissan Motor Company

By John Smith

NISSAN: Employs 8,000 staff directly and 32,000 indirectly in the UK. more than half of Minis built, and virtually all the engines and components made in the UK are exported to the

EU, with over 150,000 new cars and many hundreds of thousands of parts imported from Europe each year.”

To a lesser extent, the same is true for Rolls Royce, which does export a good percentage of its cars to the EU.

Earlier, Nissan, which also employs 8,000 staff directly and 32,000 indirectly in the UK, released a statement regarding its position on the same matter and basically said the same as BMW, stating: “Last year we produced more than 475,000 vehicles in the UK, 80 per cent of which are exported.” The company’s CEO went on to say: “Our preference as a business is, of course, that the UK stays within Europe. It makes the most sense for jobs, trade and costs. For us, a position of stability is more positive than a collection of unknowns.” The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which represents more than 30 manufacturers in the UK, released the results of a survey that it had undertaken, which was also in favour of remaining within the Union because of the volume of vehicles exported from the UK to European destinations. Whilst it is quite reasonable for these companies to take a view and make that view known, some comments have been raised as to whether BMW in particular had gone too far in contacting all of its UK employees, and effectively encouraging the way in which they should cast their vote.

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Morgan Stanley to raise €1 billion for El Corte Ingles THE group plans to sell up to 200 properties which it owns THE strangely named Operation Batman, is not a new film or computer game, but the title of an operation being undertaken by international financial group Morgan Stanley to raise €1 billion for El Corte Ingles, by selling up to 200 properties which it owns. It will not be selling any of its main El Corte Ingles stores, its Torre Titania skyscraper in Madrid, nor its headquarters building, but everything else seems to be available at a price. A formal valuation of the portfolio, which is said to include supermarkets, operational buildings, plots of land, office buildings and high street outlets, is due to take place shortly which will then allow

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By John Smith

UK life insurance review is now underway

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SPORTS DIRECT: Is being dropped to the FTSE 250 group.

for bidders to offer to purchase the entire range of properties, or to make selective bids for perhaps the office buildings or supermarkets. The plan, if successful, should see the completion of the sale by the end of August and it is suspected that there will be a great deal of interest from investment funds and insurance companies.

TORRE TITANIA: Is under construction.

Recent additions and subtractions in the FTSE WITH a review every three months as to which companies should remain in the FTSE 100, it must be very difficult in these financially volatile times to invest in just the top 100 companies, which is a service offered by some financial organisations. In the latest review, to be implemented on March 21, Morrisons supermarkets return to the ‘club’, and amongst others are joined by the new betting group Paddy Power Betfair. Sports Direct, whose owner is the chairman of Newcastle United football club (also possibly to drop out of the Premier League), join technology company Smiths Group as well as a pharmaceutical company and an asset manager, in being dropped to the FTSE 250 group. Once a company enters the list, its share price can benefit from index tracker investment, which has to include all the shares in the top 100.

billion euros is the amount of money Morgan Stanley hope to raise

THE Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has announced it fears a number of customers of some of the main life insurance companies, may not have had details of the penalties that may be charged in the event they wished to move to another company properly explained when they took out the policies. Whilst current policies do contain very clear information, these ironically named zombie policies, which were sold several years ago, may contain nasty surprises for many customers, even if they have paid the full amount agreed into the policies. Having come to the conclusion that a number of individuals may be adversely affected, the FCA has decided to review the situation in greater depth, and may decide to recommend a capping of any exit fees that could be charged. This whole matter has caused some headaches as when the decision was first taken to consider the situation of these policies, one newspaper was given advance information which resulted in a fall in the value of insurance company shares generally, and the FCA was reprimanded following an independent enquiry.

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I was against it from the start THE decision to join with Europe was political, not economic LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

I, OF course, am old enough to remember a United Kingdom without the leaden yolk of the European Union hanging from its neck. A time when our Commonwealth partners were the integral centre of our trade and commerce. Who could forget the succulent New Zealand lamb, the delicious fruits and prime beef from Australia? The colourful high quality clothing from Canada and much, much more. We never in fact needed the common market. I was against it from the start. Frankly I couldn’t see the point. We had complete control of our borders and trade outlets and were barreling along very nicely thank you. The decision to join with Europe was political not economic. They needed us far more than we needed them. When we joined up and dropped our ties with our Commonwealth partners, they felt betrayed and indeed, in some quarters our

NEW ZEALAND LAMB: I still remember it. changes of direction lead to a great deal of hardship and job losses in the countries concerned. I sometimes doubt whether we’ve actually been truly forgiven to this day.

This bunch of power-mad politicians and their ideas of free trade have restricted our fishing rights, led to mountains of wasted fruit and vegetables, created ludicrous food regula-

tions. (A 27,000 word directive on the growth and sale of cabbages is a case in point!) And an open border policy which threatens our very existence. I simply find it hard to believe that so called intellectuals can actually be that stupid. I can’t help but feel there is some other, more sinister objective to their actions. Turkey, I find particularly unsettling. Who in their right mind would want to make a country with a 67,000,000 population, of which 99 per cent are Muslim, a part of the European Union? Millions of Muslims swarming into Europe with no restrictions whatsoever. No, I’m afraid something is severely amiss somewhere and the sooner the UK gets out and takes control of its own future the better. I still maintain they need us more than we need them, and rely heavily on the amount of trade and business that stems from British firms and institutions. Cameron’s scaremongering to the contrary is utter rubbish. Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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Neater Heater, introducing the Adax Neo SINCE discovering the benefits of Norwegian designed convector heaters seven years ago, Richard and Tony have been striving to give their customers more choice by adding variety to their range of Neater Heaters. “The choice we can now offer through our website’s online shop is quite staggering,” says Richard. “We can offer the cheaper basic Adax VP range, glass fronted heaters in a variety of colours, our original Beha panel heater, the quirky Glamox heater and the contempory Neo Heater with digital controls. They all function using the same Norwegian technology, but they offer a variety of style choices and can, in the case of the Neo, offer a whole lot more.” “We have had Neos for a couple of years now and they have proved to be

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7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Jeremy Kyle's Emergency Room 4:00pm Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Mr Selfridge 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Benidorm 12:10am The Spy Who Loved Me 2:25am Jackpot247 4:00am Murder, She Wrote

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Heir Hunters Countryside 999 Claimed and Shamed MasterChef: The Professionals Victoria Derbyshire BBC News The Daily Politics The Chef's Protege Portillo's State Secrets Who Do You Think You Are? The Doctor Blake Mysteries Mountain Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip Bargain Hunt Eggheads Too Much TV The Great Interior Design Challenge Mastermind Gardeners' World Land of Hope and Glory - British Country Life Britain's Secret Slavery Business Newsnight Artsnight

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Emmerdale 10:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm Judge Rinder 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Run, Fat Boy, Run 12:05am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1981 Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring Siouxsie and the Banshees, Imagination. 9:00pm Virtuoso Violinists at the BBC 10:00pm Kenny Rogers 11:00pm Country Kings at the BBC 12:00am Bob Harris: My Nashville 1:00am Top of the Pops: 1981 1:40am Kenny Rogers 2:40am Bob Harris: My Nashville 3:40am Country Kings at the BBC 4:40am This is BBC Four

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Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Wycliffe Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House In Loving Memory On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Long Lost Family A Touch of Frost Something's Gotta Give Long Lost Family Rory Bremner's Great British Views Rory Bremner's Great British Views

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7:00am Countdown 7:45am King of Queens 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Car S.O.S 12:00pm Undercover Boss Canada 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 2:10pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Crufts 2016 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm The Last Leg 12:10am Raised by Wolves 12:40am Rude Tube

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Goals of the 90s Magnum, P.I. The Chase The Professionals The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase Pawn Stars Snooker Storage Wars The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Snooker Village of the Damned Hell on Wheels Western series following former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon. Car Chasers ITV4 Nightscreen Text-based information service. Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Bananas in Pajamas Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Killer Date 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show Kitten Impossible NCIS: New Orleans NCIS NCIS: Los Angeles Access Super Casino

12:00pm Seventh Son 2:00pm Avengers: Age of Ultron 4:30pm 2047: Sights of Death 6:15pm Sword of Vengeance 8:00pm Seventh Son 10:00pm Avengers: Age of Ultron 12:30am Death Warrant 2:15am The Top Ten Show 2016

7:30am Revenge of the Pink Panther 9:15am Johnny English 10:55am Romy and Michele's High School Reunion 12:40pm Wedding Crashers 2:45pm Top Five 4:30pm Hot Shots! 6:00pm Hot Shots! Part Deux 7:30pm Johnny English 9:00pm Top Five 10:45pm There's Something About Mary 12:50am Jackass: The Movie

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Made in Chelsea Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Transporter 3 The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

Ashby The Age of Adaline Monster Hunter The Top Ten Show 2016 Son of a Gun Ashby San Andreas The Age of Adaline San Andreas Son of a Gun A young gun teams up with a notorious criminal to carry out a gold heist. Monster Hunter Revenge of the Green Dragons Two Chinese immigrants rise through the ranks of New York's brutal criminal underworld. Monster Hunter An evil force is unleashed on an isolated town when a logging company sets up shop in the neighbouring woods.

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Football Gold Football Gold Live Super Rugby Premier League Barclays Premier League World Premier League Darts Barclays Premier League World The Premier League Years La Liga Show 2015 Premier League 100 Club BPL Legends Game Changers Barclays Premier League Preview The Fantasy Football Club Barclays Premier League Preview Live Super League The Fantasy Football Club A League of Their Own Super League Highlights The Fantasy Football Club

Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Live International Rugby Union Sporting Triumphs Cricket Cricket Sporting Triumphs Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket ICC World T20 Highlights Cricket ICC World T20 Highlights The Netherlands face Oman at the ICC World T20 in India.

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7:00am CITV 10:25am Murder, She Wrote 11:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 12:20pm ITV News and Weather 12:25pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:30pm Rugby 4:25pm Rugby 7:30pm Local News and Weather 7:45pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Saturday Night Takeaway 9:30pm You're Back in the Room 10:30pm The Jonathan Ross Show 11:30pm ITV News and Weather 11:45pm Moonraker 2:10am Jackpot 247 4:05am Murder, She Wrote 4:55am Nightscreen

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SATURDAY TV

Animal Park Station West Master of Ballantrae Homes Under the Hammer Natural World Rick Stein's India The Best Dishes Ever An Ideal Husband The TV That Made Me Flog It! Big Dreams, Small Spaces Gardeners World Queen Victoria's Children Back in Time for the Weekend Dad's Army Stag The Talented Mr. Ripley Line of Duty Line of Duty This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

8:00pm Human Planet We can survive for weeks without food, but only days without water: it is the essential element of life. 9:00pm Survivors: Nature's Indestructible Creatures 10:00pm Trapped 10:50pm Trapped 11:40pm From Andy Pandy to Zebedee: The Golden Age of Children's TV 12:40am Duets at the BBC 1:40am Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies 2:40am Top of the Pops: 1981 3:20am Top of the Pops: 1981 3:55am Virtuoso Violinists at the BBC 5:00am This is BBC Four

7:15am How I Met Your Mother 7:40am King of Queens 8:05am King of Queens 8:30am MSA British Rally Championship 8:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am The Morning Line 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm The Superhumans Show 12:30pm The Simpsons 1:00pm The Simpsons 1:30pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing 5:10pm Come Dine with Me 5:40pm Come Dine with Me 6:10pm Come Dine with Me 6:45pm Come Dine with Me 7:40pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Crufts 2016 10:00pm Lee Evans 11:00pm Riddick 1:20am Kick-Ass

7:00am Milkshake! 9:55am The Fairly Odd Parents 10:30am The Saturday Show Live 12:30pm Police Interceptors 1:30pm Police Interceptors 2:25pm Pets Who Hate Vets 3:25pm Psycho Pussies: When Cats Attack 4:25pm 90 Cats and Counting: Cat Crazies 5:20pm Kitten Impossible 6:20pm 41 Dogs in a 3-Bed Semi 7:10pm Now That's Funny 8:00pm World War II in Colour 9:00pm The Gadget Show 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm The Championship 11:00pm Goal Rush 11:30pm Law and Order: Special Victims Unit 12:25am Law and Order: Special Victims Unit 1:15am Super Casino

7:00am How I Met Your Mother 7:25am How I Met Your Mother 7:50am Rules of Engagement 8:10am Rules of Engagement 8:40am Baby Daddy 9:05am Baby Daddy 9:35am Melissa and Joey 10:00am Melissa and Joey 10:30am How I Met Your Mother 11:00am How I Met Your Mother 11:30am Brooklyn Nine-Nine 12:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 12:30pm The Jump 2:05pm The Goldbergs 2:35pm The Goldbergs 3:00pm The Goldbergs 3:30pm The Goldbergs 4:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 12:05am Tattoo Fixers 1:05am Gogglebox 2:10am Gogglebox 3:15am The 100 4:00am How I Met Your Mother

7:00am Barclays Premier League Preview 7:30am Live Super Rugby 9:30am Nick Kicks 10:00am The Fantasy Football Club 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm Live Ford Football Special 4:00pm Tennis: Indian Wells Masters 5:00pm Sporting Triumphs 5:15pm Sporting Triumphs 5:30pm Sporting Triumphs 5:45pm Sporting Triumphs 6:00pm Live Ford Saturday Night Football 9:00pm SNF: Game of the Day 11:00pm SNF: Match Choice 12:30am SNF: Match Choice 2:00am SNF: Match Choice 3:30am SNF: Match Choice 5:00am Sporting Triumphs 5:15am Sporting Triumphs 5:30am Sporting Triumphs An in-depth look at one of Joe Calzaghe's career defining moments.

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:50am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:15pm Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 1:45pm The Almost Impossible Gameshow 2:45pm Scorpion 3:40pm Nancy Drew 5:45pm Catchphrase 6:30pm Kindergarten Cop 8:40pm Back to the Future Part III 11:00pm The Keith Lemon Sketch Show 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 1:00am American Dad! 1:30am American Dad! 2:00am Ibiza Weekender 2:55am Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands

7:00am Swallows and Amazons 8:00am FYI Daily 8:05am Swallows and Amazons 8:35am Where the Heart is 9:40am Where the Heart is Drama series tells the ultimate stories of the loves and lives of families living in the small Yorkshire town. 10:45am Wycliffe 11:50am Lewis 1:55pm Lewis 3:55pm Lewis 5:55pm Lewis 7:55pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:00am A Touch of Frost 2:05am Blue Murder 3:25am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping

7:00am Movies Now The latest movie news and reviews. 7:10am Ax Men 8:05am Ax Men 9:00am Bundesliga 10:05am HSBC World Rugby 7s Series Highlights 10:40am Formula E: Sound of the Future 11:15am The Car Chasers 11:45am The Car Chasers 12:45pm Storage Wars 1:10pm Storage Wars 1:45pm Snooker Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place. 6:15pm Storage Wars 6:45pm Storage Wars Texas 7:10pm Storage Wars Texas 7:45pm Snooker 12:15am FIA Formula e Championship: Mexico

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Bloodsport American Sniper Furious 7 Guardians of the Galaxy Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer American Sniper Furious 7 Guardians of the Galaxy Bloodsport

1:40pm Crocodile Dundee 3:25pm Crocodile Dundee II 5:20pm Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles 7:00pm The 40 Year Old Virgin 9:00pm Barely Lethal 10:45pm Team America: World Police 12:30am Jackass: Number Two

Ashby The Age of Adaline Monster Hunter Inside Out: Special Ashby Son of a Gun San Andreas The Age of Adaline San Andreas Son of a Gun A young gun teams up with a notorious criminal to carry out a gold heist. 1:00am Monster Hunter An evil force is unleashed on an isolated town when a logging company sets up shop in the neighbouring woods. 2:45am Revenge of the Green Dragons

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Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket ICC World T20 Highlights Football Football Super League Highlights Sporting Triumphs Football Eredivisie Highlights Football Barcelona host Getafe at the Nou Camp in Spain's La Liga. Football's Greatest II

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7:00am Breakfast 9:15am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am The Big Questions 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm The TV That Made Me 3:00pm Six Nations Rugby Union 6:05pm Songs of Praise 6:40pm Pointless 7:30pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm The Night Manager 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:00am Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights 12:30am Salvage 1:45am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:00am CITV 10:25am Formula e Highlights 11:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:25pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 2:45pm River Monsters 3:45pm Big Star's Little Star 4:45pm Off Their Rockers 5:15pm For Your Eyes Only 7:35pm Local News and Weather 7:45pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands 9:00pm The Story of Cats 10:00pm Doctor Thorne 11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:15pm Houdini and Doyle 12:15am Rugby 1:15am Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights 2:05am Jackpot 247 4:00am Nightscreen

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An Island Parish This Farming Life Gardeners World Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites The Best Dishes Ever The Best Dishes Ever MOTD2 Extra Homes Under the Hammer Escape to the Continent Strictly Ballroom Gymnastics Flog It! Who's the Boss? Steve Backshall's Extreme Mountain Challenge Let's Play Darts for Sports Relief 2016 Thirteen The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story The Magdalene Sisters Countryfile Holby City This is BBC Two

7:00am Ultimate You've Been Framed! 7:55am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:35am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:00pm Take Me Out 2:00pm Nancy Drew 4:05pm The Incredible Hulk 6:10pm Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 7:45pm Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous 10:00pm Ibiza Weekender 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Bordertown 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 1:00am American Dad! 1:30am American Dad! 2:00am The Cleveland Show 2:30am The Cleveland Show The adventures of the "Family Guy"'s neighbor and deli owner, Cleveland Brown. 2:55am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

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8:00pm Jigs and Wigs: The Extreme World of Irish Dancing 8:30pm What Do Artists Do All Day? 9:00pm Pappano's Classical Voices 10:00pm Horizon Documentary series exploring topical scientific issues. 11:00pm The Sky at Night A look at the world of astronomy. 11:30pm In the House 1:30am Len Goodman's Big Band Bonanza 2:30am A Blackpool Big Band Special: Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra 3:30am The Story of British Pathe 4:30am What Do Artists Do All Day? 5:00am This is BBC Four

7:15am How I Met Your Mother 7:40am King of Queens 8:05am King of Queens 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:25am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 2:30pm Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 4:25pm Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief 6:45pm Channel 4 News 7:00pm The Secret Life of the Zoo 8:00pm Crufts 2016 10:00pm Indian Summers Drama set in 1932 following the final years of British colonial rule in India. 11:00pm Slumdog Millionaire 1:20am The Last Leg

10:55am The Fairly Odd Parents 11:30am The Championship Football League Tonight. 12:30pm Goal Rush 1:00pm Zathura: A Space Adventure 3:00pm Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son 5:05pm Flubber 7:00pm Now That's Funny 8:00pm Budgies Make You Laugh Out Loud 9:00pm Penn and Teller: Fool Us in Vegas 9:55pm 5 News Weekend 10:00pm Jonah Hex 11:20pm Angels and Demos 1:50am Tattoo Disasters: UK 2:15am Super Casino 4:10am Benefits by the Sea: Jaywick 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:50am The Great Artists Series in which art historian Tim Marlow looks at the work of some of the Western world's most famous artists.

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7:00am Ashby 9:00am The Age of Adaline 11:00am Son of a Gun 1:00pm The Top Ten Show 2016 1:15pm Monster Hunter 3:00pm Ashby 5:00pm San Andreas 7:00pm The Age of Adaline 9:00pm San Andreas 11:00pm Son of a Gun 1:00am Monster Hunter An evil force is unleashed on an isolated town when a logging company sets up shop in the neighbouring woods. 2:45am Revenge of the Green Dragons Two Chinese immigrants rise through the ranks of New York's brutal criminal underworld. 4:30am Monster Hunter

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Judge Judy Judge Judy On the Buses On the Buses A Touch of Frost Heartbeat Heartbeat Wycliffe Lewis Lewis Lewis Midsomer Murders Carry On Forever Sunday Night at the Palladium Piers Morgan's Life Stories Like Father Like Son Like Father Like Son May the Best House Win May the Best House Win On the Buses On the Buses This bold, bawdy and brash sitcom hit British screens in 1969.

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Ax Men Ax Men Magnum, P.I. The Sweeney The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Snooker Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Snooker Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place. Above the Law FYI Daily Above the Law Ax Men Motorway Patrol ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home.

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Rage Last Knights Chaos Kingsman: The Secret Service Die Hard Die Hard 2 Last Knights Kingsman: The Secret Service Chaos

7:05am Jack Frost 9:00am Hitch 11:10am The Top Ten Show 2016 11:30am Pride 1:35pm Sex Tape 3:15pm Be Kind Rewind 5:00pm The Goonies 7:00pm Hitch 9:00pm Pride 11:05pm Just Before I Go 12:40am Sex Tape 2:20am Plastic 4:05am The Waterboy 5:40am Jack Frost

Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Hollyoaks Omnibus The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 11:00pm Tattoo Fixers Reality tv series in which three tattoo artists use their skills to improve or cover up botched tattoos.

SUNDAY TV

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Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs SNF: Match Choice SNF: Match Choice The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Football Football Football League Goals Spanish Football Gold Football Goals on Sunday The Sunday Supplement Premier League Football Premier League Premier League Football Goals on Sunday Premier League Premier League Premier League The Sunday Supplement A discussion of the latest football stories.

Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Football Super Rugby Try Time Cricket ICC World T20 Highlights Cricket's Greatest Cricket ICC World T20 Highlights Bangladesh meet Oman in preliminary group A action from the ICC World T20 in India. Cricket The Netherlands meet Ireland in preliminary group A action at the ICC World T20 in India.

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Countryside 999 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Escape to the Country 3:45pm The Queen's 90th Birthday: A Service of Celebration for Commonwealth Day 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Fake Britain 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Behind Closed Doors 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Cuckoo 12:15am Have I Got Old News for You

8:00am Countryside 999 8:45am Claimed and Shamed 9:15am Emergency Rescue Down Under 9:45am Mary Berry's Foolproof Cooking 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:15pm Who Do You Think You Are? 3:15pm WPC 56 4:00pm The Doctor Blake Mysteries 4:55pm Mountain 5:55pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 6:25pm Bargain Hunt 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Too Much TV 8:00pm This Farming Life 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Only Connect 10:00pm The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story 10:50pm QI XL 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Steve Backshall's

5:00am This is BBC Four 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Timothy Spall Back at Sea 9:00pm Digging for Britain Dr Alice Roberts follows an entire year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations the length of the country. 10:00pm The Art of Scandinavia 11:00pm Only Yesterday: The Carpenters' Story 12:00am Soup Cans and Superstars: How Pop Art Changed the World 1:30am Human Planet We can survive for weeks without food, but only days without water: it is the essential element of life. 2:30am The Fight for Saturday Night 4:00am The Art of Scandinavia 5:00am This is BBC Four

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Jeremy Kyle's Emergency Room 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Further Tales From Northumberland 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Davina Mccall: Life at the Extreme 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm The Agenda 12:25am The Jonathan Ross Show 1:20am Jackpot 247

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm Judge Rinder 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Bordertown 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm American Dad! 12:00am American Dad!

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9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Car S.O.S 12:00pm Shipping Wars 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 2:10pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm Royal Navy School 11:00pm Fresh Meat 11:50pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:55am 24 Hours in A and E

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Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Noah's Ark Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House In Loving Memory On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Lewis A Touch of Frost Noah's Ark Where the Heart is ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping

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Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Storage Wars Storage Wars The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Sweeney The Professionals Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Rugby Highlights Ax Men The Game of Death FYI Daily The Game of Death Bundesliga Rugby Highlights Village of the Damned 3:05am FYI Daily 3:10am Village of the Damned

Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News The Dog Rescues Alan Davies Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: New Orleans Mother Betrayed 5 News Neighbours Home and Away Home and Away chronicles the lives, loves, happiness, and heart-breaks of the residents of Summer Bay, a small coastal town in New South Wales, Australia. 5 News Weather Terror Police Interceptors The X Files Gotham NCIS NCIS True Crimes: The First 72 Hours Super Casino

7:00am Broken Lance 8:45am Brick Mansions 10:30am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 12:20pm Taken 3 2:20pm Run All Night 4:20pm Gladiator 7:00pm Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 9:00pm Taken 3 11:00pm Run All Night 1:00am Gladiator

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Doctor Dolittle Doctor Dolittle 2 Splash The Love Guru Dumb and Dumber Unfinished Business 50 First Dates Splash Dumb and Dumber Unfinished Business Kid Cannabis My Man is a Loser Dave

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Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers Rude Tube The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Ashby 9:00am The Age of Adaline 11:00am The Top Ten Show 2016 11:15am Monster Hunter 1:00pm Son of a Gun 3:00pm Ashby 5:00pm San Andreas 7:00pm The Age of Adaline 9:00pm San Andreas 11:00pm Son of a Gun A young gun teams up with a notorious criminal to carry out a gold heist. 1:00am Monster Hunter 2:45am Revenge of the Green Dragons 4:30am Monster Hunter An evil force is unleashed on an isolated town when a logging company sets up shop in the neighbouring woods. Horror with Kevin Durand and Lukas Haas.

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Countryside 999 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm WPC 56 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The TV That Made Me 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Happy Valley 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm The Estate We're in 12:45am Shop Well for Less 1:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:50am BBC News

8:45am Caught Red Handed 9:15am Emergency Rescue Down Under 9:45am Great British Railway Journeys 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm The Super League Show 2:45pm Coast 3:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? USA 4:00pm The Doctor Blake Mysteries 4:55pm Mountain 5:55pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 6:25pm Bargain Hunt 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Too Much TV 8:00pm This Farming Life 9:00pm Mary Berry's Easter Feast 10:00pm Inside Obama's White House: 100 Days 11:00pm Scrappers 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Miss Transgender: Britain's New Beauty Queens

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Pagans and Pilgrims: Britain's Holiest Places 9:00pm The Taff: The River That Made Wales 9:30pm The Brecon Beacons with Iolo Williams 10:00pm The Other Pompeii: Life and Death in Herculaneum 11:00pm Storyville Series showcasing the best in international documentaries. 12:20am Indian Hill Railways Series looking at the little trains that have climbed through the Indian clouds for a hundred years. 1:20am The Story of British Pathe 2:20am The Prosecutors: Real Crime and Punishment 3:20am Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies 4:20am Britain on Film 4:50am This is BBC Four

7:00am Countdown 7:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Car S.O.S 12:00pm Shipping Wars 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Food Unwrapped 1:35pm Cheltenham Festival 5:30pm Three in a Bed 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 10:00pm First Dates 11:00pm Gogglebox 12:05am Very British Problems 1:10am Poker Stars and Monte-Carlo Casino Ept Grand Final 2:05am Cheltenham Festival Highlights 2:50am KOTV Boxing Weekly

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Jeremy Kyle's Emergency Room 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm The Inspectors are Coming 9:00pm It's Not Rocket Science 10:00pm Speeding Wars 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Davina Mccall: Life at the Extreme 12:40am The Cube 1:35am Jackpot 247 4:00am Loose Women 4:50am Nightscreen

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm Judge Rinder 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Run, Fat Boy, Run 12:05am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy 1:05am American Dad! 1:35am American Dad! 2:00am Two and a Half Men 2:30am Ibiza Weekender 3:20am Teleshopping

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Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Noah's Ark Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Drama series tells the ultimate stories of the loves and lives of families living in the small Yorkshire town. Doctor in the House In Loving Memory On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Midsomer Murders A Touch of Frost A ruthless, calculating man holds a supermarket chain to ransom with the life of a young boy. Noah's Ark Where the Heart is

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Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Storage Wars Storage Wars The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Sweeney The Professionals The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Chase: Celebrity Special Die Another Day FYI Daily Die Another Day Born to Raise Hell FYI Daily Born to Raise Hell The Sweeney Hogan's Heroes Teleshopping

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Home and Away Neighbours NCIS After All These Years 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Police Interceptors Britain's Horror Homes Benefits by the Sea: Jaywick Best of Bad TV: Classic CultAstrophes Penn and Teller: Fool Us in Vegas On Benefits and Proud Tattoo Disasters: UK Super Casino GPs: Behind Closed Doors Wildlife SOS Divine Designs

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Die Hard 2 Seventh Son Gone in 60 Seconds Mad Max: Fury Road Battle of the Bulge Chaos Seventh Son Mad Max: Fury Road Gone in 60 Seconds Kill the Irishman Battle of the Bulge

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9:55am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 10:25am License to Drive 12:05pm The Longest Week 1:40pm Dumb and Dumber To 3:30pm Horrible Bosses 2 5:20pm Dragnet 7:10pm Who Framed Roger Rabbit? 9:00pm Dumb and Dumber To 11:00pm Horrible Bosses 2 12:55am South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut 2:25am Romy and Michele's High School Reunion

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Made in Chelsea Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Aliens Virtually Famous Tattoo Fixers

Ashby Son of a Gun Monster Hunter Inside Out: Special The Age of Adaline Ashby San Andreas The Age of Adaline San Andreas Son of a Gun A young gun teams up with a notorious criminal to carry out a gold heist. Monster Hunter An evil force is unleashed on an isolated town when a logging company sets up shop in the neighbouring woods. Revenge of the Green Dragons Two Chinese immigrants rise through the ranks of New York's brutal criminal underworld. Monster Hunter

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE SmackDown! Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Football League Goals BPL Legends BPL Legends Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Ford Monday Night Football Football League Goals Barclays Premier League Review Tennis: Indian Wells Masters Live Tennis: Indian Wells Masters Premier League 100 Club Premier League 100 Club A celebration of some of the finest goalscorers in Barclays Premier League history.

CWC Classics Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest CWC Classics Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket The ICC Women's World T20 opens in India as the hosts meet Bangladesh in Bangalore. Cricket The ICC World T20 main draw opener sees New Zealand play hosts India in Nagpur. Sporting Greats A look at the career of Australian cricketer Shane Warne. La Liga World 2015 Cricket Cricket CWC Classics

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Countryside 999 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm WPC 56 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The TV That Made Me 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm Shop Well for Less 10:00pm Famous, Rich and Homeless 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm The Richard Dimbleby Lecture 2016 12:30am Pompeii: New Secrets revealed with Mary Beard

8:00am Countryside 999 8:45am Caught Red Handed 9:15am Emergency Rescue Down Under 9:45am Great British Menu 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm The Budget 4:45pm Britain's Lost Routes with Griff Rhys Jones 5:45pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 6:15pm Bargain Hunt 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Too Much TV 8:00pm This Farming Life 9:00pm Horizon 10:00pm Brendan O'Carroll's Family at War 11:00pm Live From the BBC 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Inside Obama's White House: 100 Days 1:15am Land of Hope and Glory - British Country Life 2:15am The Great Sport Relief Bake Off 3:15am Nature's Miracle Orphans

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Pagans and Pilgrims: Britain's Holiest Places 9:00pm Hidden Kingdoms Nature documentary telling the story of two young animals forced to grow up fast. 10:00pm Seven Ages of Starlight 11:30pm Horizon 12:30am Ancient Egypt: Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings 1:30am Hidden Kingdoms Nature documentary telling the story of two young animals forced to grow up fast. 2:30am Dreaming the Impossible: Unbuilt Britain 3:30am Soup Cans and Superstars: How Pop Art Changed the World

7:20am How I Met Your Mother 7:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Car S.O.S 12:00pm Shipping Wars 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Food Unwrapped 1:35pm Cheltenham Festival 5:30pm Three in a Bed 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Scruffts: Britain's Favourite Dog 10:00pm 24 Hours in A and E 11:00pm Raised by Wolves 11:35pm How to Get a Council House 12:35am My Big Fat Asian Wedding

7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:15pm Budget 2015 - An ITV News Special 3:00pm Jeremy Kyle's Emergency Room 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Big Star's Little Star 10:00pm Grantchester 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm UEFA Champions League Highlights 12:50am Bear Grylls: Mission Survive 1:45am Jackpot 247 4:00am Nightscreen

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am The Guide to You've Been Framed! 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm Judge Rinder 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed and Famous! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Fast and the Furious 12:10am Family Guy 12:40am Family Guy 1:10am American Dad!

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7:00am Young Sherlock Holmes 9:00am The Italian Job 11:00am Sword of Vengeance 12:45pm Furious 7 3:15pm 300: Rise of an Empire 5:15pm The Italian Job 7:20pm Sword of Vengeance 9:00pm Furious 7 11:30pm Taken

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Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Noah's Ark Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House In Loving Memory On the Buses Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960's. Murder, She Wrote Rosemary and Thyme Love Your Garden A Touch of Frost Wire in the Blood Where the Heart is ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. Teleshopping

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Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Sweeney The Professionals The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars World Superbike Highlights U.S. Marshals FYI Daily U.S. Marshals The Game of Death FYI Daily The Game of Death The Sweeney Hogan's Heroes

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Trauma Doctors Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: Los Angeles Damaged 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door GPs: Behind Closed Doors Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Person of Interest Person of Interest Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Drama series about an elite force based in New York which investigates sexually oriented crimes. True Crimes: The First 72 Hours Super Casino

7:25am Son of the Pink Panther 9:05am Dead Man on Campus 10:45am Bad News Bears 12:30pm Mr Woodcock 2:00pm The Inbetweeners 2 3:40pm Tammy 5:20pm Nacho Libre 6:55pm Wedding Crashers 9:00pm The Inbetweeners 2 10:45pm Tammy 12:25am The Waterboy

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WEDNESDAY TV

Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The 100 Tattoo Fixers The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Ashby High-school student Nat Wolff strikes up a friendship with his neighbour, ex-CIA assassin Mickey Rourke. Comedydrama with Emma Roberts and Sarah Silverman. 9:00am The Age of Adaline 11:00am Monster Hunter 12:45pm Inside Out: Special 1:00pm Son of a Gun 3:00pm Ashby 5:00pm San Andreas 7:00pm The Age of Adaline 9:00pm San Andreas 11:00pm Son of a Gun A young gun teams up with a notorious criminal to carry out a gold heist. 1:00am Monster Hunter 2:45am Revenge of the Green Dragons 4:30am Monster Hunter

8:00am WWE Experience 9:00am Fantasy Football Club Highlights 9:30am Premier League 100 Club 10:00am Football Gold 10:15am Football Gold 10:30am Football Gold 10:45am Football Gold 11:00am Fantasy Football Club Highlights 11:30am Premier League 100 Club 12:00pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 1:00pm La Liga World 2015 1:30pm Fantasy Football Club Highlights 2:00pm The Premier League Years 4:00pm Football Gold 4:15pm Football Gold 4:30pm Football Gold 4:45pm Football Gold 5:00pm La Liga World 2015 5:30pm Fantasy Football Club Highlights 6:00pm Tennis: Indian Wells Masters 7:00pm Live Tennis: Indian Wells Masters 3:00am Sporting Triumphs

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CWC Classics Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket ICC World T20 Highlights Cricket ICC World T20 Verdict ICC World T20 Highlights Pakistan meet the winners of preliminary group A at the ICC World in Kolkata. Cricket ICC World T20 Verdict ICC World T20 Highlights Cricket England open their ICC World T20 against the West Indies in Mumbai. ICC World T20 Verdict ICC World T20

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Not quite so welcome ACTUALLY there were scores of photos in the news of Germans holdin g u p b a n n e r s re a d in g ‘refugees welcome.’ Merkel had her country’s support in the beginning. It wasn’t until the NYE attacks that things changed, because the offenders were erroneously described as ‘refugees’ (only three in 58 were. At least one was German. Just as I’ve had to fend off feral men who were British...) With Pegida inflaming the situation further, it’s all gone into meltdown. But Germany needs immigration (most countries do, actually). As for giving my jobs to them... luckily, my job couldn’t easily be done by a Syrian. Or a Spaniard. Or quite a few Brits. But immigrants t e n d t o b e e n t e rp ris in g wherever they come from (just look at Brits, Germans, Dutch, Moroccans, Latin Americans, etc, in S pai n , a n d t h e c o n trib u tio n they’ve made to society and the economy). Kally via the website

Sorry Sanchez SANCHEZ is the wrong person anyway, but I don’t think the PP has an y o n e t o d o t h e jo b . T h e Spanish people, as lovely as they are, seem to ignore or forget the

created this awful tragedy with their bombs and their foolishness will give way at some point. Nothing lasts forever. The dam will burst. It’s bursting already. Brian via the website

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DON’T understand what is going on with this. The people in the camp are already in Europe and it seems that they are not happy with the social services offered by the French, they just want a better deal, which they think they will get in the UK. So technically they have been offered refuge in France and they refused, so basically they can no longer claim refugee status. Barbara via facebook

With the popularity of bullfighting being under scrutiny, it seems that the Spanish have invented a brand new game. It’s played all over towns and cities in particular but variations are common in rural parts also. The rules are complicated but it’s played by all ages, in fact the older players are more adept than the young ones. The Spanish name for this rapidly growing sport eludes me but in English it’s roughly translated as; “Let’s jump out on to zebra crossings without looking, scaring oncoming drivers out of their wits!” With indicators not being fitted on Spanish cars, this is another extension of Spanish ingenuity. I have involuntarily played this game several times, but failed to hit the opposition once. My biggest success was when I was actually on the crossing when a gaggle of locals decided to tee off right in front of me, thus giving me a Spanish rollicking in quadruple for having the audacity to be on the crossing, driving, and for being born. On another occasion I got several points for having to brake hard, causing the opposition female to almost fall over and die from a heart attack brought on by the screeching of tyres and my bumper kissing her thigh! With obvious fatal consequences being certain (unable to find out how many points for that). When’s the next bullfight in Alicante? Philip from San Fulgencio

great job Rajoy has done before the elections. We were all surprised at the election results, to be h o n es t, as n o t only ha s R a joy changed many things for the better in Spain, but he got us through the financial crisis extremely well even better than most other countries, ridding Spaniards of austerity and hardships, and he did it in a big way. What the Spanish people are thinking of beats me. Neil via the website

Learn from the past WE should learn from the past and use it to shape the future. My family left the rubble of their homes and fled to other countries. My uncles and aunts who did that are no longer alive but their descendants, my cousins and their families are. They are no longer Scottish.

They are now Americans, Canadians, Australians. They have given birth to other Americans, Canadians, Australians and more. So it will be in due course with Syria’s people - just on a bigger scale - but it is only one country. The world has many countries. They will no longer be Syrians. They will become other nationalities. This terrible paralysis that is gripping the world’s leaders - who

Apathy over Brexit would be a tragedy I WOULD like to encourage all those readers who are able to please register to vote in the upcoming referendum. Of course I understand that it’s a difficult decision, and even the process of registering can be offputting to some. Others might think that since we’re here in Spain it might not make such a difference, especially if they aren’t drawing UK pensions or are not dependent on some form of health care or treatment. It’s much easier not to care sometimes, silly as it might sound. But I think the greatest tragedy would be allowing this opportunity to slip through our fingers. Whether you are determined to see the UK leave Europe, or the opposite, or whether you don’t indeed care for politics at all, I sincerely hope the historians of the future don’t wonder how we managed to sleepwalk into our own demise, whichever road that might take. One thing is certain, a population that doesn’t care what happens doesn’t deserve the benefits either Brexit or Bremain might offer. We would see only the negative impacts of either and this would be our just desserts. Archibald from Marbella

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Word Ladder

MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

LAZY LAZE DAZE DOZE DOGE DOGS

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Punchy Mars and the heady Sun are

ALTEA ALTEA BENIDORM BENIDORM

ALICANTE

‘ NOTHING TO DO WITH THE REFERENDUM - THEY ARE CELEBRATING THE LAUNCH OF VIAGRA FOR WOMEN!’

ALICANTE

TORREVIEJA

ORIHUELA

touchy Pluto. Stay well clear if you want to escape potential power struggles.

(February 20 - March 20)

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Upfront Mars and the upbeat Sun will be at loggerheads with powerful Pluto. You might not appreciate some of Friday or Saturday’s antics, so be ready to use your charm, or perhaps your equally wicked sense of humour will do the trick.

How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case R) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION arvo aver cave cove derv deva dove ever over rave rove veer vert veto vote avert carve caved caver cover covet crave drove evade evert ovate overt raved reave revet roved trave trove voted voter advert avocet carved cavort covert craved devote evader octave vector vetoed vetoer averted covered coveted evocate overact overate overeat cavorted OVERACTED

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8-Star Quiz

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Friday March 4

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Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You are about to tackle some tough tests. Work and personal hurdles could preoccupy you, but after the weekend you’ll be able to sort out the ice from the cream. No matter how awkward things seem on Monday or Wednesday, trust your ability to wait for the right moment, rather than risk spoiling your plans.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) You will need bucketloads of humour and understanding as impatient Mars and the sprightly Sun engage with

Madrid

CLOUDY MAX 17C, MIN 8C MAX MIN

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Storms in tea-cups need loads of sweettalking. Of course, if you can’t be bothered with it all, fair enough; keeping quiet could be the best way to deal with problems, glitches or sudden backfires. If you can’t take a break, at least chill out with whatever or whoever brings you the greatest pleasure.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Even the best-made plans can suddenly sink without a trace. Your dreams for a fresh start in one particular direction still need tender, cautious care, and you may equally need to be wary of overstepping the mark where money’s concerned.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) This is an intense week, and if you get stuck with a particular issue, jumble your words, or just can’t seem to do anything right, it might be worth finding out if the grass is greener on the other side.

Alicante

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) If you suspect that some things are not what they seem, you could be right. Repel doubts, ban anxieties and stick to facts and tact. If certain individuals or situations continue to conspire against you, change course and do something entirely different. What goes around will come around quicker than you think.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Quirky planetary niggles will surface without warning. A variety of talks, news and last-minute changes surround your family members, friends or colleagues. No matter what affects your personal or occupational activities, stay focused, decide what your goals are and, just as importantly, find the easiest way to move forward without losing your healing sense of humour.

set for a scramble with touchy Pluto. You’ve been there before, so despite any administrative bumps, gossipy whirls or curious rejections, don’t be too sensitive. Add up what you’ve achieved, subtract your fears and keep your emotions under control.

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Average: 8 Good: 11 Very good: 15 Excellent: 20

CALPE CALPE

Feisty Mars and the fiery Sun are warring with changeable Pluto, so avoid any tearaway temptations on Thursday or Friday. You could be emotionally vulnerable, or even lulled into a false sense of security. However confusing the planets may seem, even out the odds as best you can by ensuring your worries take second place.

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Astrologically, it’s not unreasonable to assume that when sparky Mars and the zesty Sun conflict with restless Pluto, life could become a tad frustrating. You might find it hard to tolerate hypocrisy and setbacks, but fortunately, it’s all just a passing cloud. Regardless of any lack of continuity, concentrate on keeping going and prepare for next week’s brighter outlook.

TOMORROW

ORIHUELA

YOUR STARS ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Hassles and battles are on the cards. If things don’t happen as fast as you’d expected, or domestic and workaday blips assail your patience, transform them into an opportunity to show your special qualities. Potent planetary influences urge you to look, listen, learn and refuse to allow petty stumbling blocks to undermine your confidence on Tuesday and Thursday.

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LAZY LADY LADS LAGS LOGS DOGS or

LAZY

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SQUARE DEALS 1. How many square inches are there in a square foot? 2. How many squares are there on a chess board? 3. In which European capital city is Wenceslas Square to be found? 4. Muhammad Ali’s first professional defeat was at the hands of Joe Frazier on March 8, 1971, at which famous New York venue? 5. Unsquare Dance was a 1962 UK Top 20 hit single for which American jazz pianist? 6. What is the name of the large city square in the centre of Beijing that was the focal point of student-led popular demonstrations in the spring of 1989? 7. Where did the inexperienced amateur pilot Matthias Rust illegal land his light aircraft on May 28, 1987? 8. Which American animated television series created in 1999 by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon, chronicles the adventures and endeavours of the title character and his various friends in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom? Not a lot of people know that... Arsenal Football Club were formed as Dial Square in 1886 by workers at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, southeast London

Answers 1. 144, 2. 64, 3. PRAGUE, 4. MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, 5. DAVE BRUBECK (QUARTET), 6. TIANANMEN SQUARE, 7. RED SQUARE, 8. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS,

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Quick

Code Breaker

Across 1 Back of the neck (6) 4 Separated (6) 7 Pleasurable (9) 9 Small hotels (4) 10 Departure (4) 11 Brutal (5) 13 Mistakes (6) 14 Wealthier (6) 15 Talk (6) 17 Smarts (6) 19 Retains (5) 20 Leave out (4) 22 Protagonist (4) 23 Finished (9) 24 Elevated (6) 25 Visions (6) Down 1 Holy sanctuary (6) 2 Large coffee or tea pots (4) 3 Flattens (6) 4 Devout request (6) 5 Regulation (4) 6 Medic (6) 7 Full of vim and vigour (9)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 8 represents W and 25 represents Z, so fill in W every time the figure 8 appears and Z every time the figure 25 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Stop, 4 Treasure, 8 Crater, 9 Oliver, 10 Riga, 11 Harmless, 13 Philosophical, 16 Escalade, 19 Sale, 20 Behest, 22 Heated, 23 Restless, 24 Term.

Down: 2 Tarnishes, 3 Pitfall, 4 Torch, 5 Ego trip, 6 Skill, 7 Roe, 12 Small beer, 14 Startle, 15 Instant, 17 Alert, 18 Ethos, 21 Ewe.

QUICK Across:

8 Swapped (9) 11 Become fractured (5) 12 Elevates (5) 15 Not as fast (6) 16 Assisted (6)

English - Spanish

17 Stretch (6) 18 Yells (6) 21 Playthings (4) 22 In this place (4)

Down: 1 Assigns, 2 Traps, 3 Anyhow, 5 Chaste, 6 Agitate, 7 Elect, 9 Sari, 16/15 Top hat, 18 Amazing, 20 Serpent, 21 Sparse, 22 Ogre, 23 Swerve, 24 Sofia, 26 Guide.

The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

Across 1 Garganta (6) 3 Nudo (en hilo, cuerda) (4) 7 Sí (3) 9 Slim (figure, person) (7) 10 Forks (cutlery) (9) 13 Harvest (7) 14 Aunt (3) 15 Atún (4) 16 Flour (6)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Tiles, 4 Attic, 7 Shoulders, 8 Raro, 9 Aqui, 13 Translate, 15 Sales, 16 Asnos.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down: 1 Taburetes, 2 Loser, 3 Snow, 4 Alla, 5 Tie, 6 Castillos, 10 Queen, 11 Asks, 12 Vaca, 14 All.

Down 1 Juguetes (4) 2 Público (teatro) (8) 4 El más cercano (7) 5 Herramienta (4) 6 Pillow (8) 8 Hijastro (7) 11 Escocés (4) 12 Cup (vessel, amount) (4)

Hexagram

1 Actual, 4 Scrape, 8 Scary, 10 Agile, 11 Heals, 12 Gusto, 13 Toast, 14 White, 17 Slap, 19 Fees, 21 Stops, 24 Swamp, 25 Wager, 27 Agree, 28 Friar, 29 Raise, 30 Angler, 31 Defeat.

Cryptic The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (ANNUAL) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

ALLIED ANNUAL (10) BEHEST BLUISH CACTUS CHEERY CORRAL DETENT DIAPER ENTIRE

GYRATE ITALIC LINEAR LOAVES MEMBER MENIAL PANDER TEETHE TITIAN

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Sodden 2 Careen 3 Dugout 4 Arrear 5 Trance 6 Resort 7 Antler 8 Rustic 9 Feeble 10 Tackle 11 Extent 12 Bauble 13 Kindle 14 Clutch 15 Garble 16 Recode 17 Target 18 Global 19 Galaxy

Across 1 Instruction for the French boy (6) 4 Established customs in religious attire (6) 9 Note lad has boat clearing (5) 10 Middle class men return single flower (7) 11 Opera set is changed but works (8) 12 Discovered tea secret luxury (4) 14 Long standing horse barn (6) 16 Back in the news, US neckline poll (6) 19 Tipsy cast are singing jazz (4) 20 Via clean, new Spanish city (8) 23 Worry it’s set in ornamental stone (7) 24 Isolated a character (5) 25 Looked to be soundly joined (6) 26 Gambler is recovering (6) Down 1 Sloe gin is made for hordes of soldiers (7) 2 Measure untied laces (5)

3 Drunk pale Boer is ready to run (8) 5 Middle Eastern port, a refuge for animals (4) 6 Air boss redesigned map lines (7) 7 Convinced by soft leather we hear (5) 8 Arrived with nothing for a small role in a play (5) 13 Create teenager’s problem (8)

15 Greedy girl and a grass (7) 17 Act, rest, rebel then disperse (7) 18 Am in endless cell, it’s a beast (5) 19 Bites at ginger biscuits (5) 21 Connecticut service admitted talent (5) 22 It’s the end of the board game, buddy (4)

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Small things keep a grumpy man happy Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man ANOTHER update for my avid reader - I must have one. After my successful refund from the car rental company, the phone company have refunded my €3, and have informed me that they are reviewing their policy of customers having to give van drivers cash when they deliver phones... Result! I’m off to the USA soon and, as usual, all the companies I’m using for my arrangements are companies I have used for many years, and therefore I belong to their frequent flyers or whatever they call their scheme. So I get an email about a ‘points upgrade sale’, therefore I get on the phone and ask for one. “Sorry, you don’t qualify with your code number.” “So why send me the email?” “We send them to everyone who is a member.” Great idea - pee off your regular punters! The next call is to the hotel in Houston to tell them that looking online the room price has gone down. They can’t reduce the price and suggest I cancel the booking and rebook

online, which I do and save $300. The next email I get is from the hotel I’m staying at in Las Vegas with a great offer. Have your breakfast delivered to your room for an extra $12 a night. This is a great deal as I hate going down to breakfast. I get on the phone and tell them I’d like to upgrade my room. “Sorry sir we can’t.” Why? “Because we don’t do the offer if the hotel is full and there are no rooms available.” I explain I already have a room, I just want some eggs and bacon. I gave up after 10 minutes but I’ll retry when I’m checking in and let you know! Last but not least, another airline I’m using for internal flights sent me some offers. So I gave them a try. “Hi, I’d like to upgrade to first class using my air miles and cash.” “I’ll check...Yes sir, that’s no problem. It’s $75 for the change and $75 for admin.” “OK, I’ll do that.” “Sorry sir, can you hold we are having a problem with the computer.” They came back on 55 minutes later and said, “That’s all done. Do you want to use your credit card on file to pay the $75?” “You mean the $150?” “No, we appreciate how long you have had to wait so we won’t be making that charge.” YES, YES, at last a person that understands about how a small gesture can keep a grumpy old man happy!

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Child restraints CLARIFICATION of the current legislation AS part of a new series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

LEGISLATION: All children 135cm or less in height must ride in the rear of a vehicle. FOLLOWING confusion over recent statements that ‘a child from four to 12 years old and under 1.5 metres tall may ride in the front seat using either a child booster seat or a special system of belt restraints’, the N-332 Guardia Civil say this is incorrect. They clarify the current legislation, which came into force October 1, 2015, which states all children measuring 135cm in height or less must ride in the rear seats, irrespective of their age, and in addition to the requirements of the correct seat being provided. There are a number of exceptions to the rule, for example, when the vehicle does not have rear seats, when all rear seats are already occupied by others under the same characteristics, and where it is not possible to install approved child restraints in those rear seats. These are the only occasions when children may occupy a front seat, but they must always use the restraint system ap-

proved for their height and weight. The rule stipulates that child restraints must be installed in the vehicle in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer. The modification of the law also reflects the scientific evidence from numerous studies that demonstrate the benefit of children travelling in the rear seats of vehicles, in order to strengthen their protection in the case of an accident. A study in the United States looked at 5,751 vehicle occupants under the age of 15 who had suffered a serious car accident. The report shows sitting in the back seat had a protective effect with respect to serious injury or death. A further study in Australia concluded the risk of death in children under four years of age involved in an incident whilst travelling in a car was doubled if they sat in the front.

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Can we buy a building? IS a Community of Owners legally allowed to purchase and manage a commercial building? Our original developer has been liquidated and his remaining property is being sold at auction. An office building with 30 units is going cheap. Our president is proposing the community buy this office building from our acFirst, I would like to congratulate your president on a creative idea. Just imagine, a community that makes money. In fact, no law prohibits this. The community already owns

cumulated funds. It has only two tenants. The idea was dropped because he had not allowed for the excess sales tax on the cadastral value, and did not know there was €30,000 owing on the rates. The president insists the community is allowed to buy such a building.What is the position? SJ (Costa Blanca)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

property, such as lifts, gardens, pools and so on. However, the property

administrators I spoke with threw up their hands in horror. What if it loses money? What happens when one owner sells his flat? Even if it is legal, they advise against the venture.

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

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This team takes the biscuit

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FANS of the Royals have had good reason to celebrate recently Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

I HAVE had good reason to celebrate recently. My football team, Reading FC, have not only reached the quarter finals of the FA Cup, but managed two consecutive wins in the league, a bewildering experience for the fans this season. “Why are they called the Royals?” a friend asked me. “I remember them as The Biscuit Men.” So I explained that it was because Berkshire is known as The Royal County, and the once world renowned Huntley & Palmers biscuit manufacturer was based in the town. But it took me back. I come from a biscuit family, who all originate from the biscuit town. My mother worked for years at the Huntley & Palmers

ICED GEMS: One of the few that are still around. factory in Reading, then the largest biscuit manufacturer in the world, and my father helped make the tins at Huntley Bourne & Stevens. Both worked long hours and

I can remember them coming home from work completely cream crackered. That was a joke by the way. At their height, H&P were producing a staggering 400 va-

rieties of biscuit, and I remember with great affection such goodies as Suncake, a round shortbread biscuit, which I would scoff hamster

like by nibbling around the outside working inwards, making a mess in the process. Banana Creams which looked like the present day Custard Cream, but with a flavoured cream and a banana shape cut out so that the filling was on display. Obviously a visual reminder for people whose taste buds were shot. Then there were Chocolate Wafers that were a natural tan colour, not like their insipid pink successors. And Iced Gem, little round bite sized biscuits topped with a swirl of hard icing, and one of the few that are still around. With generous price concessions given to employees, there was never a shortage of biscuits in our house, and I can remember being taken down to the factory shop in the 50s for our weekly supply. Cream Crackered... Biscuit? Oh forget it. Come on the Royals!

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WHEN I was younger I naively thought you could trust a politician John Smith Random thoughts... IN issue 1600 of the Euro Weekly News, the Our View section on page 98 looked at the situation with regards to France and their commitment to keep migrants out of the UK by allowing the British to continue to keep customs and immigration posts in Calais. No sooner had this been printed than both French economy minister Emmanuel Macron and then premier Francoise Hollande made public statements, to the effect that in the event of Britain leaving the European Union, France would ask the British to take their customs and immigrations posts and stick them back in the UK. When I was very much younger, I naively thought you could trust a politician as there would be hell to pay if they backed down from what they had promised, but in retrospect I can see how stupid I was.

TONY BLAIR: Addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos. They all say that they go into public office in order to help their fellow citizens and to make sure that there is a fair and equitable society, but I have now come to the conclusion that the honest and well-meaning

politician is that one who ‘tests’ the rule. It seems that it’s becoming more ridiculous as well. In Britain there were the politicians who became ‘troughiteers’, taking as much as they

Helping to get in touch.

Missing people RECEIVING a request from a family in Manchester who are trying to find a relative who they believe moved to Spain about four years ago has made us think about the number of people of so many different ages and sexes who literally disappear and in many cases are never heard of again. There are a number of reasons for this which depend very much upon the area in the world in which a person lives and with the terrible problems in North Africa and the Middle East at the moment, the numbers must be rising disproportionally. There are still cases of people trafficking for both prostitution and cheap labour and when someone appears in either category in Spain, it almost certainly means there is a family missing a person in their country of origin with little possibility of ever finding them again. What doesn’t quite make sense is the fact there are so many unaccompanied children arriving in Europe as refugees and one wonders what has happened to their parents and how they managed to travel literally thousands of miles to reach their destination. For Europeans, the reasons for disappearance are easier to fathom as many teenagers run away because of disagreements with parents over sexuality, abuse or sheer dislike whilst children can disappear when taken by one of their parents. It is sad, but a fact of life, so if anybody can help to put families in touch with each other, then they will have done a great service to the individuals concerned and the community at large.

could from the system whilst some of the Lords were quite content to sell their influence. The record album by Generis entitled ‘Selling England by the pound’ seems to describe the way in which many were seen to act. We went into a war in Iraq against the wishes of millions, which ended up making the situation worse, except of course for American business. Then the EU appointed one of the chief instigators, our very own former PM as Middle East peace envoy - makes you think of Turkeys voting for Christmas! Luckily for him and every other previous and subsequent PM, he is able to earn millions on lecturing wealthy people about how good he and they all are. There is a conspiracy theory that the whole Daesh problem and the movement of hundreds of thousands of people into Europe has been orNow we ganised by a shadowy group of alien want to infiltrators working with the shadhear your views. owy Illuminati, who meet annually in Davos (very close to the YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE name of head Dalek Davros) - YOUR OPINION which I used to laugh at but now www.euroweeklynews.com I’m not so sure!

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drink for that matter. Alcohol is also a huge contributor to weight gain as far as I’m concerned, wine is a huge culprit. Some of the clients I have dealt with in the past have had

psychological obstacles in their path that have led them to require my service. They have sought help with diet and food etc, but after drilling down and getting to know exactly what makes them tick, I see it is often something deep they are not dealing with which is continuing to sabotage their weight, health and wellbeing. Comfort eating will release feel good endorphins and make you feel great for a short time, but then what? You will feel awful again, your weight will fluctuate. You will feel like you are going around in circles and never getting where you need to go. There is no simple solution, there never is, but you only get one you. It really is up to you to decide what is more important to you in the long term, and go with it.

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Finding the right balance to make the most of siesta time A QUICK recharge of 10 to 20 minutes is sufficient to improve brain capacity By Gemma Quinn WHAT is the perfect siesta time? Occupational therapist and acupuncturist, Henar de Frutos Gamero, said that 30 minutes is the ideal amount of sleep recommended to wake up refreshed, but between 10 and 60 minutes is ok. “In general terms, for a quick recharge it is sufficient with 10 or 20 minutes to improve brain capacity and up to 60 minutes to increase creativity.”

The expert said advantages of having a quick siesta are that it improves performance and digestion, helps reduce the risk of heart attacks, improves overall well-being, lowers blood pressure and stress, and helps maintain cognitive functions. However, Frutos Gamero also warned that sleeping for too long; over an hour, or too close to night time sleep, can have an adverse effect.

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. This week the doctor answers a reader’s questions regarding the side effects of her blood pressure medication:

Dear Dr Perez Belmonte, Further to your article in the Euro Weekly, I have a problem which my doctor cannot solve. I do hope you can. I am a 77-year-old female and for several months I have been taking Amlodipino Normon 5mg Comprimidos EFG (previously I took Valsartan Normon 80mg with similar results). My current side effects are dry mouth two hours after I take my pill at breakfast time. Two hours later I get a tightening of the skin both sides of my throat, behind my tongue. This lasts for several hours and is very uncomfortable as this feeling is like blisters and sore. Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Yours sincerely, Pearl

Dear Pearl, The medication you are taking to keep your blood pressure under control, Amlodipindo, and the one you took previously, Valsartan, can have some adverse effects. In the case of Amlodipino, these can include hot flushes, a red face, leg swelling, dizziness, dry mouth and dermatitis among others. The severity of these reactions can vary. If you have been suffering side effects since you started taking the medication, a specialist doctor should change your medication to another type which could suit you better and not cause these problems. Luckily today there are many different types of blood pressure medications available.

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Surge of happiness can lead to heart failure BEING too happy could kill you. A major research project has found that joyful events causing a sudden surge of adrenaline, can lead to heart failure. Known officially as Takotsubo syndrome, it was originally detected and known as ‘broken heart syndrome’ caused when extreme emotional stress causes the heart to shut down. But the authors of the new study, led by researchers in Switzerland, suggest that a small number of cases would be better known as ‘happy heart syndrome.’ Their study was based on 1,750 patients in nine different countries. Of 485 patients who researchers identified as having an emotional trigger, 96 per cent had suffered sad and stressful events such as the loss of a loved one or attending a funeral. However, in 20 individuals, heart damage appeared to have been triggered by happy occasions including a birthday party, a wedding, a surprise celebration, the birth of a grandchild, or even a rugby team winning a game. The condition, which strikes suddenly, causes the heart chamber to balloon out at the bottom while the neck remains narrow. In the UK, around 5 per cent of patients die after suffering from the syndrome.

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Ask the Optician Glaucoma Lisa James, Store Director, Specsavers Opticas Guardamar MARCH 6 - 12 is World Glaucoma Week and with an estimated 60 million suspected cases of glaucoma worldwide, it’s Specsavers Opticas’ aim to raise awareness about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Here is some information about one of the world’s leading causes of blindness and how to protect your vision. What is glaucoma and who is at risk? Glaucoma is a build-up of fluid on the eye which increases pressure and in turn damages the optical nerve. If left untreated it can lead to permanent tunnel vision and blindness. Often there are no symptoms in the first stages and vision loss occurs gradually therefore it’s hard to spot before severe damage has been done. There is no

cure for this vision loss, so it’s extremely important to have regular eye tests to diagnose the disease as early as possible, so you can be referred to a specialist for treatment. Over 60’s are more at risk of glaucoma, however, babies and young adults can also be affected. People of African origin are more at risk of glaucoma at a younger age. Other high risk groups include anyone with family history of glaucoma, people who are severely short sighted, and diabetics. How is glaucoma diagnosed? An in-depth eye test is all that is required to diagnose glaucoma early and if your optometrist sees any signs of the disease they will refer you to the correct medical professional. There are three tests that optometrists per-

form to spot glaucoma; a visual examination of the optic nerve head, a check of the field of vision and measurement of the pressure within the eye. Not all eye tests include these elements, so ask your optician. How can you avoid eye damage from glaucoma? The best way to avoid vision loss from glaucoma is to make sure you have regular eye tests which contain health checks. The sooner the disease is diagnosed, the sooner it can be treated without any loss of vision. Specsavers Opticas are currently offering free sight tests. Visit www.specsavers.es for more advice and information about caring for your eyes, to find your nearest store and book an eye test.

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Saint Patrick’s festival ROJALES will be going green By Gemma Quinn ROJAL E S i s h o st in g a S ain t Patrick’s Festival on March 12 at the Recinto Ferial opposite Mercadona. The doors open at 9am and there w ill b e l i v e m u si c a n d a D J throughout the day. There will be a Flamenco Show at 6pm and Zarzagan Celtic Band will be on stage at 7pm. ST PATRICK’S DAY: Events and celebrations to mark St. Patrick’s Day are becoming more popular up and down the coast.

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La Belleza Percibida ARTISTS put together range of 60 pieces in realistic and abstract styles LA BELLEZA PERCIBIDA is a painting exhibition by Elizabeth Woods and Greg Locsin. Their new exhibition is opening at the Sala de Exposiciones Fundacion Caja Mediterraneo in Plaza de Europa in Orihuela on April 7 at 6.30pm, running until May 27. It is open from 5.30pm8.30pm except weekends and holidays. In the spirit of optimism and positivity the pair have put together 60 works of various water media, pastel, inks and graphite including landscapes, seascapes, collage, portraits and still life in both realistic and abstract styles. Elizabeth was born and grew up in the Philippines where she studied Fine Arts majoring in Advertising Arts.

Through her artwork she intends to project hope, strengthen positivity and initiate sparks to encourage people to make a difference. Greg was born in New York and grew up in the Philippines. He studied journalism and agriculture at the University of Hawaii and after his studies he wanted to go back to his true vocation of art. Largely self taught, he studied photography, design and painting in the School of Fine Arts in Portland and the Maine College of Art. Greg’s objective in creating art is to find an aspect of beauty or significance in ordinary or even banal subjects and translate that aspect through the common language of art.

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HAH events and dates of meetings ROCKING in Roda date announced By Gemma Quinn HAH Help At Home Murcia Mar Menor host their next Chatters meeting on March 16 at the Pasty Shack, Rio Nalon, Los Alcazares from 10.30am. April’s Chatters meeting is on April 20. On April 5 the charity has their volunteers meeting at Las Claras, Los Alcazares at 11am. HAH has also announced the date for their fifth Rocking in Roda event which this year will take place on June 5 from 4pm. Tickets available from May 1 with just 250 available so due to the continued success of the event organisers recom-

mend you book early. The line up already includes Stephen Swain from Telstar Disco compering, with Sandy Fitz, The Geckos, Kevin Tyler, Paula B, Dan Davy and Suzy G all taking to the stage. Call 634 358 529 to book.

Horse show TORRE PACHECO is hosting the 21st Pure Bred Horse Show at IFEPA centre from today (Thursday 10) until Sunday March 13. As well as the competitions for adults including dressage and children’s showjumping championships, Equimur offers an extensive programme of activities for the thousands of equine enthusiasts who attend the show as well as demonstrations, displays, talks and stalls. Equimur is open from 9am to 9pm and until 7pm on the Sunday. Entry is €6 on the door.

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Big cats in Heredades THE Jaguarâ€™s Enthusiasts Club (JEC) is planning a two-day visit to the Archena spas, Murcia for their April meeting. Going April 4-6 there are still some places available to pamper yourself at Balneario De Archena, staying in a superior room with access to the spa facilities and special parking for the cars. The last Jaguarâ€™s meeting saw the convoy head to Casa Antonio in Heredades for a special lunch attended by 45 members and guests in 18 cars. The meeting also saw Colin Stickland win the 2015 Character of the Year award, for his enthusiasm and support of the club. There is a visit in September to see the rivers, lakes, waterfalls and a BBQ with an overnight stay at Hotel Parador de Albacete and visit to the Lagunas se Ruidera. The JEC in Spain is organised by Eric Arnold and Ian McMenemy. Email jaguarspain@outlook.com call 609 931 647.

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Speaking the language of construction PACHECO AND ASSOCIATES architects have over 25 years of quality experience PACHECO and Associates Architects has over 25 years of quality experience. Experts in their field, the professional and renowned team is headed by chief architect Juan Pacheco who has been registered in the College of Architects of Murcia and Alicante since 1980. He has also had Corporate Membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects since 1987, with his work covering both Spain and the UK. Juan’s career has been both varied and extensive, seeing his talents and skills being used on everything from individual home projects to apartment blocks and large developments including the La Manga Club. Pacheco and Associates were also awarded the design and furniture specification for the offices for The Union for the Mediterranean Headquarters at the Pedralbes Palaces in Barcelona; a grand building originally but in the 17th century and now owned by the Catalunya Government. Employing the services of an architect may seem like an unaffordable luxury, particularly in today’s society where everyone is a builder and DIY enthusiast, but engaging professionals such as Juan Pacheco can in the long term save you

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you, working to help your ideas become a reality, but they are also able to act as a liaison between builders and local authorities and will obtain all the necessary licences and building permits. They are committed to working closely with every client, small or large, to develop a brief and a design approach.

Within their architectural services, the company is also able to offer planning advice, design, supervisions and construction of all building types, project management, preparation of complete tender documents, management of building contracts and property surveys. They are also qualified to carry out the EPC energy efficiency certificates which are now essential for all those selling or letting their property. Pacheco and Associates offer this service and will produce the legal certificate required for between €180-250 depending on the location and size of the property. Pacheco and Associates is also the home of leading landscape architects in Spain with a vast experience in all building types and landscape, believing that the outside space should and could look as good as the building itself. To find out more or discuss your project, call Pacheco and Associates for a friendly and no obligation chat or visit their offices in Murcia. Tel: 868 042 442 Visit: www.spanisharchitect.info Email: arquitectojapm@gmail.com

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ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION: There are mobile apps for calculating the power that you should have.

Two out of 10 homes have more electric power than they need TWO out of 10 homes in Spain have more contracted electric power than they actually need. As a consequence, their electricity bills are much higher. According to the Spanish Electric Network (REE), the power contracted by the majority of the consumers is 175,000 megawatts, whereas the average capacity held by the electricity netw ork i n Sp a i n is 1 0 8 , 0 0 0 megawatts.

The difference between the contracted power and the actual consumption is a ro u n d € 7 billion. Tha t’s w ha t Spaniards pay for the electricity they do not use. In fact, a study by Mirubee’s electricity web page shows that more than 3.6 million houses - two out of 10 - in Spain have hired more electric power than they need. An average family usually consumes 1.1 extra kilowatts in

their house. If each of these families reduced their power, they could save around €52 per year. According to specialists, it is easy to know whether the contracted power is enough or not and if there is enough of a margin to adjust it. There are mobile apps for calculating the power that a house should have and some electric energy companies also offer simulators on their own websites.

HOUSE SALES: 46,000 homes sold to foreigners. FULL figures are in for Spanish home sales in 2015 and show that British buyers have harked back to the pre-crisis years by dominating the foreign demand market. A significant chunk of the marketplace is dedicated to international sales with 13 per cent of sales throughout the year featuring a foreign buyer, whether a resident or not. To give an idea of where this figure lies historically, the last quarter of 2014 saw a record

proportion of foreign buyers at 14.4 per cent. Roughly 46,000 homes were sold to foreigners throughout the year, with 9,956 going to British buyers. Their dominance was highlighted by the fact that second place went to the French with a mere 4,116 acquisitions. Germans were a close third on 3,445 while Russian demand saw a rather dramatic decline courtesy of the weak Ruble.

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Small flat prices slashed since 2007

SMALL FLATS: Are considerably cheaper than the rest. THE smallest apartments, those measuring up to 60 square metres, are the ones that have seen the biggest price drop during the crisis. In fact, they currently cost half as much as they did nine years ago, according to a study carried out by Fotocasaâ€™s property webpage. For this study the flats were divided into four groups: smaller than 60 square

metres, from 60 to 100 square metres, from 100 to 150 square metres and from 150 to 300 square metres. The conclusions are that those flats smaller than 60 square metres are considerably cheaper than the rest. Specifically, they have decreased by roughly 50 per cent compared to their price in 2007, which means a drop of â‚Ź1,738 per square metre.

UK housing boom ADVANCE MOVES international removals have reported on a 2016 first quarter mini boom in the UK housing market that has resulted in a significant increase in their UK to Spain removals services. The surge in demand for removals services has been put down to a number of factors that have all resulted in a very busy period in what is traditionally a quieter time of year for the removals industry during January to March. The prime influence appears to be the British chancellor â€™s increase in stamp duty on buy to let homes that comes into effect in April and has therefore resulted in a rush to buy before the new higher levels of stamp duty come into effect. With more properties suddenly being sold in the UK and combined with the terrible weather conditions that the UK has experienced this winter, many UK residents are selling up and contacting Advance Moves to undertake their relocation to Spain at the earliest convenience.

Many of their clients are making the most of the free of charge storage period they offer so that they know that their effects are safe and secure whilst they wait to complete on their new home. Advance Moves has also been investing heavily in their new mobile friendly website that offers a quick quote facility so a client can enter minimal information to obtain a quotation for their removal. The new site at www.advancemoves.com has been well received by the public as it offers a lot of information on the removals process and why it is so important to choose the right remover for an international removal. The UK housing market mini boom has also had a positive effect on properties being sold in Spain, with more UK buyers entering Spain with money in their pockets, and keen for a quick purchase. Once again Advance Moves has seen an increase in clients moving from Spain to the UK and are looking forward to a busy year as the increased activity will have a snowball effect for the rest of the year.

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New cutting edge

SPAIN offers homes that are good quality, but many are a John Graham The property expert

ITâ€™S March, a time of the year when international buyers start seriously looking at where to buy their holiday home or permanent home in the sun and Iâ€™m seeing an increase in buyers looking to buy in Spain, or to be more precise, along the Costas and Balearics. An interesting report came out recently and the report states that around 73 per cent of all property for sale in Spain is good quality. I would go a lot further and say that in my experience there is now a much higher percentage of properties for sale in Spain that are not just good, but are excellent quality.

LUXURY LIVING: Architects and builders are pushing the quality Pushing the excellent quality levels to new highs today are the architects and builders of new luxury villas and apartments, all along the Costas and Balearics. The cutting edge designs of many architects are truly stunning and their properties are being snapped up by buyers from around the world, in many cas-

es, even before being built. The interior designs are modern and open plan, making the most of natural Mediterranean light and giving the feeling of space and comfort. Many of the building materials used today are sourced from all over Europe to give buyers the best in quality and value. Energy efficiency is now as

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to new highs. good as it gets, underfloor heating, hot and cold air conditioning, high tech insulation, high quality double glazing, the latest hot water systems, solar panels and much more, are delivering new luxury homes with excellent green credentials, which can be seen on the Energy Certificate. Top architects plan for appli-

ances and fittings of the highest technical standards, from kitchen appliances to bathroom fittings to the bedroom furnishings, nothing is overlooked. Low maintenance materials are used by architects and builders to ensure the annual running cost of a new luxury home is kept to the minimum. A high level of security is also an important factor in the modern luxury home and some of the luxury villas I am selling include bullet proof glass, electronic security shutters, secure rooms, security camera systems, security systems linked to the home owner’s iPhone and the Local Police, a gated community and armed guards 24/7. I know what you’re thinking, wow that’s certainly a lot of security, I have to agree, especially compared to my home security, two dogs! Several of the deluxe villas

my customers are buying also include many extra luxuries, such as, spa bathrooms with hydromassage baths, saunas, gym, home cinemas, private lift, roof solarium with jacuzzi and a heated indoor pool to match their outdoor pool. For the car enthusiast I’m selling a villa with a garage for 10 cars, maybe someone from Top Gear could be interested but it seems to me that new home designs have no limits in Spain today and that is great news for property buyers. What makes all of this even better is that all this new luxury can be yours for well below 2007 prices and to be frank, the quality and designs of most of today’s luxury homes are far superior than those built before. John Graham Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. email. gk.ipad@me.com

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NEW BUILDS: Number of licences has increased.

Building increases A TOTAL of 49,695 building licences for new homes were approved in Spain in 2015, an increase of 42.5 per cent compared to the year before, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Public Works and Development. This was the second year in a row to reflect positive results, and the vast majority of the permits granted, approximately 35,000, were for flats, the report revealed. A seven-year run of drops in licences for new builds applied for and granted was broken

in 2014, when an increase of 1.7 per cent on the 2013 historical low brought the total to 34,873. Yet the total is still a far cry from the peak levels of 2006, when 865,561 licences were approved. BBVA Research reported that the 2015 increase was â€˜the end of a successful year for construction activity,â€™ and said the growth is supported by improvements in employment within the construction sector.

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It’s time to watch out for unexpected low temperatures in the garden! HARD soils can be hard on wrists and elbows when digging holes, so use a mattock Dick Handscombe

Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

TRADITIONALLY March is a month of strong winds and unexpected low temperatures, so do watch out for the following possible problems in the garden and take timely precautionary or corrective actions. 1. Broken branches of all types of plants, shrubs and trees. Cut them off to prevent further damage and remove eyesores. 2. Tight ties holding trunks and branches that are starting to cut into the bark. Carefully loosen them and replace. 3. The chaffing of trunks and branches from loose ties. Tighten but leave space for the thickening of the branch. 4. Wind factor burning even if the thermometer does not actually fall below zero. The following table indicates the possibilities.

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5. Fleece placed over vulnerable plants being ripped off by the winds. Fix more securely. 6. Already dry soils being further dried out by strong winds. Water so as to not lose early blossom and prevent bulbs dying off quickly. 7. Nesting birds can be disturbed if too many people walk near them so be careful.

8 . If there are no signs of forthcoming frosts that normally kill off the yellow flowered oxalis flowers in your garden weed them out. 9. On windy days fires can soon get out of control or create new fires from flying sparks so ensure you obtain a licence, burn early, finish early, and dampen the cinders before you leave.

10. Cover seed beds with wire mesh to make it difficult for visiting cats or birds to dig. 11. Hard soils can be hard on wrists and elbows when digging planting holes so use a mattock or spade even for small holes rather than a trowel. 12. Put a heater in a greenhouse if frosts could damage young seedlings or mature specimens. 13. Keep bird baths filled with water as it is important birds do not become thirsty as the nesting season starts. 14. Give fruit trees a spring neem insecticide and propolis fungicide spray. 15. Attend one of the local spraying courses so you are legal when you use insecticides, fungicides and weed killers. 16. For many there is no sign of this year being any wetter than recent years so rethink your gardens before going out and buying new plants. Ideas for reducing the watering needs of your garden are in the book ‘How to use less water in your garden.’ © Dick Handscombe / www.gardenspain.com

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Getting your garden into good mint condition

A TOUGH plant in the garden By Sam Croft MINT is a garden superstar. It can add a bit of a kick to a fruit salad, can make a mean mint tea if you’re feeling under the weather, and of course it is a key ingredient in all of your favourite indulgences, from mint ice cream to mint chocolate. And who doesn’t love a good mint julep or mojito? O nc e you pla nt it, mint w ill stick with you. It is a very tough plant and can even be invasive and take over your garden if you don’t keep an eye on it.

Asparagus is absolutely fabulous for years to come

GREEN BEAUTIES: Wait for the shoots to become ferny so the roots are sturdier. ASPARAGUS is one of the few perennial vegetables out there, so once you get a good b a t c h g o i n g , y o u ’ll have harvests for years to come, a n d y o u ’ l l b are ly even have to do anything. The f i r st y e a r t h a t y o u plant it, allow asparagus to grow completely and don’t even bother to harvest it.

Just enjoy looking at those g re e n b ea u ties k n o w i ng they’ll be all yours for the taking the next time around. In the second year, harvest the asparagus when the spears are about half an inch in diameter, but only do this for two weeks. Cut or break off the spears at about the seven to

nine inch mark with the tips tightly closed. In subsequent years, harvest the asparagus for somewhere between five and eight weeks, then wait for the shoots to become ferny so that the roots are sturdier and stronger when the following year ’s crop comes in.

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€91 is the amount of money that you could be fined if you fill up the car with petrol with the radio on

p ea r in th e R eg lame nto G en era l d e Circ u lac ión (General Traffic Law). 1. Driving with one hand or arm outside of the vehic le ca n le a d to a fin e of €100. 2. Driving without wearing a t-shirt or shirt, barefoot or wearing flip-flops comes with a fine of €200 for not driving with the correct clothing or footwear.

3. You ha ve to be e xtremely careful when parking on sand at the beach bec a us e if the a re a is classified as ‘protected’, you c ould e nd up w ith a fine of up to €6,000. 4. Touc hing up your ma ke -up or e a ting s ome thing a t a re d light c ould c os t you €200 a nd tw o points off your licence. 5. Driving with music blasting in an area where quiet is required, like a hospita l, or during the e a rly hours of the morning you will be fined €80-100. 6. You s hould only us e the c a r horn in c a s e s of emergency, to avoid an acc ide nt or if you w a nt to overtake someone and alert the m of your a c tion. A ny other use could lead to an €80 fine. 7. Driving in the left-hand lane or in the middle lane if the right-hand lane is free c ould re s ult in a fine of €200. 8. Be careful if you’re

having an argument whilst driving, as if you’re seen taking your eye off the road on several occasions, you c ould be fine d €80. The s a me a mount w ill be a pplied if the driver is caught kissing the passenger or insulting other drivers using hand signals! 9. Both hands should be kept on the steering wheel whilst driving and the driver’s ears should always be visible. 10. Strangely, filling up the car with petrol with the radio on comes with a fine of up to €91.

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average fuel economy of 62.8 miles per gallon. As you’d expect, performance is steady rather than sporty but is perky enough in town traffic, and with a UK entry price of £9,495 (€12,000), it will hardly break the bank.

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Foxes on the run… so too are GB in Davis Cup ONLY a handful of points cover the top four Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre. Costa de Almeria

FOOTBALL • With nine games remaining in the PL title race, Leicester City, 1-0 winners at Watford, are five points clear of Spurs who drew 2-2 with third-placed Arsenal. Despite Aguero’s penalty miss, Manchester City (4th) hammered ‘dire’ Aston Villa 4-0; West Ham came back from two down to beat 10man Ev e r t o n 3 - 2 ; L i v e rpool’s 10 (Milner saw red) beat Crystal Palace 2-1 with a 94th m i n u t e B e n te k e penalty and WBA edged

Manchester United’s 10 (Mata dismissed)1-0 - their first ever home PL win over the Reds as United manager ‘LVG’ moaned and mumbled again! At the foot of the table, there were vital wins for Bournemouth 3-1 at Newcastle and Swansea 1-0 over Norwich, while Sunderland drew at Southampton and Stoke at Chelsea, both 1-1. • A handful of points cover the top four in the Champ io n s h ip w ith M id d l e s brough,

JAMIE VARDY: Leicester City top.

DID YOU KNOW? Eighty years ago, in 1936, two founder members of the Football League, Aston Villa and Blackburn, were relegated from Division One for the very first time.

Burnley, Hull and Brighton all chasing automatic promotion, while bottom club Bolton are 10 points from safety. Burton Albion lead FL1; Northampton (unbeaten in 12) are 13 points clear of Oxford at the top of FL2 and Celtic are still the SPL leaders. • Barcelona, on course to w in La Liga (a ga in) s e t a new Spanish record of 36 ga me s w ithout de fe a t by beating Eibar 4-0. Messi ne tte d tw ic e to ta ke his goa l-ta lly for c lub a nd c ountry to 525. A nd la s t Saturday, Cristiano Ronaldo ba gge d his 530th c a re e r goal (in 771 games) with a four-timer in Real Madrid’s 7-1 La Liga win over Celta Vigo. • Bayern Munich lead the Bundesliga by five points from Borussia Dortmund a nd J uve ntus ha ve e dge d clear of Napoli in Serie ‘A.’ • The 2016 Italian Cup final will be between AC Milan and Juventus. • In the Champions Le a gue on Tue s da y, R e a l Madrid (2-0 up) met Roma w hile la s t night, Chelsea, trailing 2-1,

played PSG at the ‘Bridge.’ This evening, Spurs visit Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool play Manchester United in the Europa League. • There are threeFA Cup quarter-fina ls c oming up: Reading v Crystal Palace (tomorrow), Everton v Chelsea (Saturda y) a nd M a nchester United v West Ham (Sunday). The winners of Tueday’s Arsenal/Hull fifth round ANDY MURRAY: Star of the show with two singles victories. re pla y w ill me e t Wa tford on a da te Classic in Miami. And 11• And Walsall have sacked yet to be arranged. year- ol d Tayl or Cr ozi er manager Sean O’Driscoll. • Also on Sunday, it’s Hirecorded a hole-in-one off bs v R os s C ounty in the the first tee, on the opening RUGBY UNION Scottish League Cup final day of t he new Bl uej ack • The Six Nations continand later this month, Celtic National Park course in ues on Saturday with Ireplay Rangers in the Scottish Texas. land-Italy, followed on SunCup semi-final. day by England-Wales (both • The MLS season kicked CRICKET unbeat en) and Scot l andoff last Sunday with New • The T20 World Cup Fr ance. I n t he dom est i c York City beating Chicago started on Tuesday in India. game, it’s Saracens and ExFire 4-3 in the opening fixIreland and Scotland were eter first and second in the ture. in action immediately while Aviva PL and Connacht and Engl and’s f i r st m at ch i s Leinster 1-2 in the Pro12 against the West Indies next League. Wednesday. TENNIS CYCLING • Holders GB beat Japan • In the World Indoor to reach the quarter-finals Tr ack Cham pi onshi ps at of t he Davi s Cup i n Lee Valley Velopark, 8,000 Birmingham. And once fans a day saw Laura Trott again ‘Man of Steel’ (two), Jason Kenny, Jon Andy Murray was star Dibben, Mark Cavendish of the show with two and Si r Br adl ey Wi ggi ns singles victories (his win gold medals for GB. second l ast ed al m ost five hours) and a douROUND-UP bles win with brother • The All-England badJamie. Next up - Novak minton championships are Dj okovi c and Ser bi a. under way in Birmingham. Meanwhile, GB’s Heather • Widnes, Warrington and Watson beat Kirsten FlipWigan are locked together kens (Belgium) to win the at the top of Rugby’s Super Monterrey Open - her third League. WTA career title. • Ex-GB Olympic cyclist The ATP/WTA Paribas Victoria Pendleton will ride Open in Indian Wells, USA, at the Cheltenham NH Fesis now under way and ends tival which starts next Tueson March 20. day. • And McLaren’s F1 driGOLF BAYERN MUNICH: vers this season will be Fer• Rory McIlroy ‘blew’ a Five points ahead three-shot lead on the final nando Alonso and Jensen of Borussia But t on wi t h a Honda enday as Adam Scott went on Dortmund. gine. t o wi n t he WGC Cadi l l ac

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International Cricket Club de Golf El Paraiso Tournament at Phoenix ALARM calls were certainly not necessary on Thursday March 3 and the excitement in the air was palpable as the long awaited day of the inter-schools cricket tournament finally got under way. The event, organised by Neil Brook on behalf of Cricket España and hosted by Phoenix International School at CDM, Orihuela Costa, was attended by El Limonar International School, Murcia; Laude Newton College, Elche; Kings College, Murcia and Phoenix International School. This was the first time that these four schools had been

brought together in a head to head sporting extravaganza of this nature and you could certainly feel the tension in the air as each school got behind their teams and cheered on their players. Students were impeccably well-behaved demonstrating a true sporting attitude and showing themselves to be a credit to their schools. Visiting students from Norlington School for Boys, who had made the trip courtesy of Essex County Cricket Club, were on hand to keep score and act as umpires as the games commenced, thus enhancing their own coaching and leadership skills. It soon became apparent just how evenly matched the teams were with some outstanding cricketing skills being demonstrated by some extremely talented individuals. Spectators were treated to some truly inspirational cricket and found themselves on the edge of their

seats waiting to hear the results. In the end each school had something to celebrate. Kings College Murcia won the coveted primary trophy beating Phoenix International School by only a very small margin; Kings College was also gracious in victory for the boys’ secondary team, narrowly snatching the trophy from El Limonar International School, Murcia and finally Phoenix International School were just pipped at the post by Laude Newton College who raised the trophy for the girls’ team. Every player should feel extremely proud of themselves for creating such an exciting atmosphere and for making this a day to remember. Once the trophies had been presented, Keith Healey, Director at Phoenix International School was proud to present a hand engraved memento to the Deputy Head of Norlington School for Boys, Paul Hobbs.

ONLY one no show left the group with the odd number of 23, but as the buggy is included in with the green fee this didn’t create any problems. The club is made up of Brits, Norwegians, Swedes, Germans, Dutch, Finns, Polish, Swiss and there was even a lady from Iceland, making a truly international group. The course was in good condition and as always the greens proved to be on the tricky side. The weather was certainly better than on the last trip two weeks ago to the south course at La Manga. On that day no one was fortunate enough to make a ‘two’ so €19 was carried over to today’s competition so that competitors were playing for a pot worth €60. You may know that Alicante Golf has six par 3’s so it would be safe to assume that the pot would be won, in fact it wasn’t until the first group reached the 17th (par 3) that Joe Dean managed to stop the ball just three feet from the hole and luckily made the putt.

COMPETITION WINNERS: At Allicante Golf. As the groups came in it was looking more and more likely that Joe was going to take the €60, but you should never take things for granted in this game as the penultimate group came in to cheers from the Dutch members because Martin Klok had also made a ‘two’ on the same hole, the difference being that he chipped in from 25m away, well done Martin! In the NTP’s Competition, John Eyre was closest on Holes 3 and 6, on Hole 12 it was Polish lady Isabel Daroszewski and Hole 17 went to Joe Dean.

Results for the Stableford Competition were; 4th place Ship’s Captain Ole Rong, 34 pts. On higher handicap, 3rd place Vernon Brown 34 pts. 2nd place Sverre Sonesen 35 pts. Higher handicap and the winner was Gerd Cromm also with 35 pts. The next competition is at Roda Golf on March 18, so if you fancy joining in with this multinational club call the Secretary on 661 524 101 or visit the website www.clubdegolfe lparaiso.com.