Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca North 17 - 23 March 2016 Issue 1602 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1602

17 - 23 March 2016

COSTA BLANCA NORTH YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

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CALPE to pioneer new smart city philosophy in huge boost By Linda Hall A spirited strategy to transform Calpe into a smart, sustainable vision of the future will restore the old town and emphatically improve mobility for older residents. The ambitious project, partly funded by the EU’s Europe 2020 plan will dramatically overhaul the urban landscape to put residents and the environment first. The ‘Calpe Smart City’ blueprint was launched this week by the local council which announced an €8.5 million budget with 50 per cent bankrolled by the European Regional Development Fund which saw unlimited potential in the northern Costa Blanca town. Essential elements of the five year plan include environmentally friendly public transportation specially adapted for elderly expatriates. The smart

use of local resources, enhanced electronic communication, and more accessible and vibrant public spaces will also be top of the agenda. Officials have been working tirelessly with local social and cultural groups to help priori-

tise citizen needs and are looking at how to best promote local businesses and entrepreneurship. It is a brave new world for Calpe as it prepares to lead the Costa Blanca into an exciting future.

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Witness to the history Fine situation of Alfaz del Pi LOCAL NEWS

sanctions for the coaches have been raised to a dissuasive €1,500, the town hall’s Public Safety department explained: “The touts are usually penniless, but not the coach companies.”

Spiny problem CYLINDROPUNTIA PALLIDA is a cactus commonly known as ‘cholla’ and classed as an invasive species by the Ministry of Agriculture and Valencia’s Environment department. It is invading Muchamiel and is now in the town, but has done most damage on the outskirts, displacing native species of cactus.

After hours ALICANTE Province has 26 state primary schools with a continuous through day, and the Valencian government announced that other state schools may follow suit if parents agree.

Families welcomed the proposal, but town halls with small budgets fear they cannot meet the cost of providing free extracurricular activities until 5pm when schools close.

OLIVE tree has been replanted in the town centre By Linda Hall A 300-YEAR-OLD olive tree has been replanted in Alfaz del Pi’s Plaza Juan Carlos I. The olive, which stood for three centuries in Cami del Sarando and is seven metres tall, has a gnarled bark and knotted branches but is healthy and still produces shoots at its base. “The tree has been moved to provide it with more protection,” explained Jose Manuel Perez, Alfaz’s municipal biologist. It is included in the town hall’s catalogue of Outstanding Trees, which was first compiled in 2003 and now contains the details of 35 exceptional trees growing inside the town. These include the Valencian Community’s most an-

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THE Local Police in Benidorm issued 70 fines to ‘blanket trip’ touts between mid-February and midMarch. Fines for touting have been lowered to €300, while

TRIPLE CENTENARIAN: Olive tree has been replanted in Alfaz. cient tree, an 800-year-old carob in Foia Brell. “These trees have existed

alongside us for many years and have witnessed our history,” Perez said. “Now they

are living with us in our plazas, parks, streets and avenues.”

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Work stopped at Yacht Club WORK at the Benidorm Yacht Club to concrete a stretch of sand where small boats were left, has been halted by the authorities amid accusations that the action had begun without the necessary permission being granted, and that it violated the Coastal Act.

Patchy repairs REPAIRS to the wooden walkway on Poniente beach will be limited to replacing damaged slats. The long-awaited work is budgeted at just under €60,000. Paseo de Poniente, designed by architect Carlos Ferrater is one of the most acclaimed and awarded public works, both nationally and internationally, that has been implemented in the town. Financed with regional funds, the work was completed in 2009 but soon began to show signs of damage. In June 2010 municipal technicians warned of the numerous deficiencies stemming from the use of a poor quality of wood. The initial budget was €13.3 million, but this rose to €19.5 million. It is planned to replace the whole platform next year, although the budget hasn’t been disclosed.

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New road surface SOME roads in Benidorm’s old town are to get a new ‘old look’, thanks to an agreement between the council and the Natural Gas company. Regulations stipulate that the utility company has to repair any sections of road that it works on. However, it has been agreed that Calle Los Angeles and Calle Ricardo will be resurfaced with an asphalt that is embossed to give the look of cobblestones.

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Beach funds DENIA Town Hall will pay €1.2 million plus valueadded tax (IVA) to a concessionary company for lifesaving, sea rescue, first aid and assisted sea-bathing services on the town beaches for this year and 2017.

Cash blow PETREL Town Hall must return €540,000 to the national government in Madrid. The cash was granted in 2009 and 2010 for an industrial estate adjoining the A31 motorway that was never built.

Activist out on the road Second baby in marihuana scare for animal welfare VISITED school to pass on his message

Maths hit A LA NUCIA couple are suing a teacher who allegedly pushed and hit their son on his shoulder and shoulder-blade because he did not understand a maths lesson. The teacher should be sacked, the mother claimed.

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ANTONIO MORENO: An 18-month journey for animal welfare. ANIMAL RIGHTS activist Antonio Moreno set out by bicycle from Malaga in January, campaigning for an end to animal ill-treatment. Moreno will spend 18 months on the road with his ‘En ruta por los animals’ (En route for animals) project. He will first travel along the Mediterranean coast as far the Pyrenees before making for Galicia, afterwards zigzagging to cover all of Spain’s interior. He recently made a stopover

in Alfaz where he addressed 400 pupils with his message of

putting an end to ill-treating animals.

A NINE-MONTH-OLD girl affected by marihuana and admitted to San Juan hospital was the second case in three weeks. She was in a lethargic condition when her family took her to A & E and after several tests doctors realised that she had been affected by marihuana. As in all cases like this the courts and police were alerted, but as yet no arrests have been made and it is not known how or where she was exposed to the drug.

Her condition was not serious and she was discharged shortly afterwards, unlike a boy of 14 months who was taken unconscious to San Juan last month and admitted to the intensive care unit. Doctors initially feared for his life, but the boy is now out of danger. His family told police they had no idea how he had come into contact with the drug, although they believed he could have eaten a fragment of hashish in a local park.

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Agricultural course THE Denia Council has organised a course about ecofriendly agriculture. It will take place in the rural area of Bosc de Diana. In addition to theoretical classes, each student will be given a small vegetable garden where they can practise applying the cultivation techniques that they have learned.

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Nectar of the Gods COMPETITION featured 17 different wines flickr by Israel Aguilar

HOME-BREWED: A passion for wine connoisseurs. By Sam Croft ERIKA VONPLON was declared the winner of Benissaâ€™s 16th Wine Competition on March 6, which aims to unite wine connoisseurs in their shared passion for home-brewed wine. Niklaus Naef was placed second and Antonia Crespo Planells rounded out the top three. This edition of the competition featured 17

wines made with various types of grapes that are native to Spain, including Giro, Tempranillo, and Monastrell. The jury was made up of wine experts and sommeliers like Ximo Gaya, Seri Balaguer, and Maria Jose Mas, and the tasting was led by Jaume Giner. Also participating in the festivities was Miguel Garri, who was recently named the best sommelier in the province of Alicante.

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Fire fighting budget upped THE Valenciana Agency of Security and Emergencies has increased its budget for the year due to the high risk of forest fires caused by climate change. Specifically, the agency will have a â‚Ź98.7 million budget in 2016, which means a 20 per cent increase compared to the previous year. Representatives from the Generalitat Valenciana Regional Government recently gave a presentation in which they outlined the campaign to fight against forest fires during the Easter period. More than 500 individuals will work in order to spot, prevent and extinguish forest fires over the course of Easter.

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Game’s on VILLAJOYOSA Town Hall is organising a Lan Party between April 1 and 3 for computer gamers with competitions, talks and workshops in the gym at the La Malladeta high school. Email juventud@ villajoyosa.com.

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Bull ban VILLENA Council, which bans spectacles involving animals, refused permission for a show featuring ‘recortadores’ at the local bullring. Participants carry no weapons and use acrobatic moves to avoid the bull.

Slow down RESIDENTS in San Juan called for raised zebra crossings across the San Vicente-San Juan road. Vehicles speed along straight stretches, they said, and this would slow them down.

PUBLIC PARK: Land next to the yacht club in Oliva is to be WASTELAND in the area adjoining the yacht club in Oliva is to be turned into a public park. The 3,000-square metre area

with gardens, a children’s play area and parking spaces will be a landscaped prolongation of the Valle de las Fuentes walking route, explained Environment

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e converted. councillor Imma Ibiza. The Valencia Diputacion is covering 80 per cent of the €60,000 cost and the remainder will be paid by the town hall.

Fair share of funding for local associations TEULADA’S mayor and councillors have been in talks with local non-profit making organisations and associations. They have met representatives from sports, cultural and youth associations to explain the new transparency regulations that relate to funding. Any association inscribed on Teulada’s register of associations may apply for official funding and each application will be assessed according to its planned activities. These should be orientated towards activities defined in the remit of the town

hall’s departments of Social Services, Culture, Youth, Sport, Agriculture, Fishing and Cattle, Development and Public Participation, Linares explained. Each project must be completed during the present year and applications should demonstrate that they are linked to the town hall department while pursuing the public and social interest. Applications should include a programme of activities and the cost of the project. The town hall hopes in this way to share out municipal funds fairly.

Outsourced hospitals getting a onceover THE regional Health department is currently reviewing care provided at state hospitals outsourced to concessionaries. According to the Generalitat’s Health department, these reviews have never been carried out at the five privately-managed hospitals, three of which are in Alicante Province. “In all these years, nobody has bothered to supervise basic aspects,” said Carmen Monton, the region’s Health chief.

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Turron town’s ices travel nationwide JIJONA is almost as famous for its ice-cream as its turron although most of the ‘heladerias’ were initially located in Alicante Province. Turron-makers in the inland mountain town turned many years ago to ice cream to supplement their earnings once the Christmas season was over and what began as a sideline has

become an increasingly important industry. The Costa Blanca seaside resorts were an obvious choice for the first ice cream parlours but now these have spread throughout Spain. Another 12 have now opened in Alicante, Huelva, Malaga, Sevilla, Tarragona, Gijon and Albacete in addition to an existing 11 in

Cat-feeding legal and above board photo (Lisa Risager)

RESIDENTS can attend a short course

STRAY CATS: They sometimes take liberties. by Linda Hall A SAN VICENTE Town Hall census found that the town has approximately 250 feral cats living in 20 colonies. The survey ordered by the town hall’s Health department, headed by Isalia Gutierrez, discovered that the

colony in the area that adjoins the new health centre and Santa Isabel school was the most conflictive. These cats will be gradually moved to nearby areas where they will be less likely to bother human neighbours, Gutierrez said. Residents who currently

leave food for the cats will be issued with permits that allow them to continue doing this. “They can regularise this activity by attending a short educational course, which amongst other topics will give details on diet and hygiene,” Gutierrez explained.

Alicante, Valencia, Extremadura, Andalucia and Cataluña. They are also mini-tourist embassies, said Jijona’s Tourism councillor Maria Nuñez. The ‘Jijona, ven a probarla’ (Come and taste Jijona) campaign is currently promoting the inland mountain town through these estab-

lishments with videos, photographs and videos. The campaign intends to take advantage of Jijona’s existing reputation for quality turron and ices to boost its potential as a year-round tourist and gastronomic destination, Nuñez explained.

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FIRE quickly became out of control By Sam Croft A FIFTY-YEAR-OLD Xabia man had a brush with death as he was forced to flee from his burning car in the area of Montgo Mountain. As he was driving, the man was surprised to see flames coming out of his car’s engine. He continued on his way, because he was going through a narrow

stretch and was worried that the flames might create a forest fire. After a while he stopped the car, which was beginning to burn up very quickly. He asked some nearby people for a blanket to put out the fire, but it was too late. He had to escape from the car and run, because the flames were getting out of control, and the tyres and the petrol tank exploded.

Stingy benefits ALMOST 55,000 (54,430) benefits-earners in the province of Alicante have to live on less than €400 a month, of which 72 per cent are women. There are currently 301,483 people in the province receiving different kinds of benefits, mainly retirement, disability, or widow/widower’s pension. The average pension in the province of Alicante clocks in at €777.99, 15 per cent below the Spanish average and 8.34 per cent below the regional average.

ELBOW GREASE: A mechanics training course. FIFTEEN unemployed residents of La Nucia are knee deep in elbow grease as they work towards completion of the Motor and Auxiliary Systems Maintenance Course. This mechanics training course began in November and will last until next May. It has a total duration of 560 hours, which includes both theoretical classes as well as hands-on workshops where the

students learn to develop their craft. Upon completion of the course, the participants will become professionally certified. Although the course was the brainchild of the town council, it has been made possible thanks to funding provided by the Employment and Training Service of the Valenciana Regional Government and the European Social Fund.

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Raising the alarm IN just over a month, there have been various incidents of theft in the Denia Municipal Market. These incidents have caused concern amongst the stall-owners in the market, which has led Municipal Market Security councillor Javier Scotto to look into the situation. Investigations have verified that the buildingâ€™s alarm is not working and has in fact been broken for several years. Over the last few months market employees began to notice strange

occurrences, including articles disappearing or being moved around from one place to another. Soon enough a bar owner noticed that money had vanished from his cash register, and ham, cheese, and bottles of wine were taken from the market cafeterias. Scotto has now asked for a new security system to be installed to prevent similar incidents from occurring. He has also indicated that the market will have greater police vigilance in the future.

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Children visit hospital SOME even dressed in lab coats and carried brief cases By Sam Croft A GROUP of Denia elementary school students paid a vis it to the M a rina Sa lud Hospital in Denia on March 10. The c hildre n, be tw e e n seven and eight years old, attend the Alfa y Omega Elementary School, and many of their parents in fact work at the hospital. The students visited several departments as well as the warehouse, the laboratory, and the Integralia Call Centre. On the paediatrics floor, the c hildre n got to vis it the nurs e ry, a nd le a rne d how to c he c k the temperature of the incubators. In the chat about blood dona tion, one girl, upon seeing the blood, commented that it looked like juice and said she had an urge to drink it.

NURSERY VISIT: The children learnt how to check the incubator temperature. The vis it w a s pa rt of a greater initiative known as â€˜superheroesâ€™ in which chil-

dren learn about the importance of different professions. Some of the young-

sters even went to the hospi t al dr essed i n l ab coat s and carrying brief cases.

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On the bus THE number of passengers using Alcoy’s interurban bus system continues to increase. February saw a 24 per cent increase on the same month last year, announced councillor Jordi Martinez.

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Photography competition winner announced PHOTOGRAPHS were all of a very high standard photo (town hall)

Power out A TELEPHONE mast collapsed in Sierra de la Villa in Villena before falling onto a municipal power distribution system. This deprived six town hall departments of electricity or telephones for most of the day.

New look ZARAGOZA teacher Cesar Bono, a finalist in Spain’s teaching Oscars, asked his fifth year pupils to alter old words giving them new meanings: redefining ‘denigrante’ (degrading) as ‘an emigrant from Denia.’

PRIZE WINNER: Entrance to Villajoyosa port by Tomas Bejar. By Linda Hall FIRST prize in Villajoyosa’s Mostralavila photography competition was won by Tomas Bejar, with second place going to Daniel Garcia.

Their digital photos were chosen from 100 entries by a panel of six experts that included the founders of Fotocine la Vila. The photographs, which had to feature Villajoyosa, were all of a very high standard. “This competition, which has been held for

six years, is always a success in terms of participation and also for the beauty of the photographs,” said Economic Development councillor, Marta Selles, as she thanked the organisers and judges. “It would not have been possible without you,” she said.

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In a stew over Calpe cooking CULINARY matters can be so weighty they deserve their own council vote. This is what happened in Calpe after the socialist spokesman Santos Pastor proposed the town took steps to defend its traditional seafood dishes. Pastor mentioned that a neighbouring town, one which has no maritime tradition, is now promoting as its own original, Calpe dishes like ‘putxero de polp’ - a seafood stew based on octopus. No names were mentioned but everyone in the council chamber knew that Pastor was referring to Benissa. The PSOE councillor suggested organising an event entitled ‘Calp en taula’ (Calpe at the table) aimed at promoting new initiatives that focus on local cooking. The PP party, together with all other political groups on the local council, voted in favour of Pastor’s initiative.

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Row over Holy Week PROTECCION CIVIL, San Vicente, learned this week that they will not be needed in the Nazareno procession this Easter. For 16 years the civil defence volunteers have shouldered the statue of Christ the Nazarene but have been told that they are not required. Until last year, the local head of the civil defence was also the president of the Nazarene Brotherhood, but the interim board decided that the volunteers’ high visibility vests constitute a uniform. “Holy Week is for Nazarenes and penitents,” said the parish priest Juan Vicente Ferrando. “Proteccion Civil are civic volunteers and have nothing to do with a penitential brotherhood.”

Elda ‘bird-killer’ is back in town

Court cases ALICANTE courts had to deal with 329,243 cases last year, an average of 2,286 cases per court. Although this was fewer than in 2014, the regional justice department has promised more court resources.

CULPRIT probably a hawk who can adapt to any area By Linda Hall TWO budgerigars were killed and another was seriously injured while left outside on apartment balconies in Elda. Following the first attack the owners saw a large bird circling above and believe that it killed the budgies while trying to remove them from their cage. A few days later another Elda resident found her budgie, Piki, with a wing practically ripped off after she put the cage outside on her fourthfloor balcony as usual. It was the second time this has happened, Maria Rico Canto said, as another budgie was killed, and Piki was attacked this time last year although she saw nothing on either occasion. The two recent incidents were a repetition of 2007 when dozens of budgies, canaries and linnets were killed in Elda and Petrer over a two-year pe-

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Free books BENIDORM is paying for the first phase of the regional government’s free textbook scheme. A total of 2,724 pupils will receive grants of €260,327, split equally between the town hall, Generalitat and Alicante Diputacion.

Self-defence NOT SAFE: Cages no protection against predator. riod. Bird experts suspect that the attacker then - and now - would have been a hawk or falcon from the nearby

Sierra del Cid. “They adapt easily to any type of ecosystem and can even reproduce in big cities,” they said.

THIRTY-TWO women in Callosa attended a selfdefence course, organised by the town hall to celebrate International Women’s Day, given by Taekwondo expert, Felix G Zamora.

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Street touch up in Finestrat RESIDENTS have been calling out for changes

STREET WORKS: Part of the pavement is also to be improved. By Sam Croft TECHNICAL experts of Finestrat have carried out some much-needed changes on Calle Las Mimosas in La Cala. A wall that had been impeding visibility for vehicles has been knocked down, and workers plan to do a bit of pruning on a palm tree that has

created similar issues for drivers. The council also intends to remodel a stretch of the pavement in the area in order to improve pedestrian transit. Finestrat Public Works and Technical Services councillor Tomas Selles indicated that residents in the area had been petitioning for the changes for a long time.

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In hostile territory ABOUT 70 members of the Spanish Armed Forces recently participated in various tactical exercises in the Alferez Rojas Navarrete Barracks of Alicante. The soldiers are members

of the army’s Special Operations Command, and the aforementioned barracks is the headquarters of this unit. T h e e x erc is e s , w h i c h were carried out between

M a rc h 7 a nd M a rc h 11, were designed to simulate a hostile situation in the most realistic possible way. These activities are fundamental to guarantee that the soldiers can effectively insert and extract troops into a given environment, and also measures their ability to provide ba c kup to one another in high-pressure situations. The soldiers were tested on a va rie ty of s kills , inc luding ra ppe lling dow n ropes and extracting troops from the ground without the aircraft landing. They also had to practise s ha rps hooting by ta king down specific objects on the ground, and participated in va rious s urve illa nc e a nd c ommunic a tion re la te d manouevres. A good portion of the participating soldiers already have military experience in other countries, particularly in Iraq, where many of them were recently deployed.

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Making ends meet in Callosa EACH person can only receive one grant By Sam Croft UNIVERSITY students from Callosa might be in luck now that the town council has decided to allocate €10,000 to help students out with transportation costs. All residents of Callosa d’en Sarria who currently study outside of the town are eligible to

apply, including people participating in training courses. Those interested in getting some of the cash can download the application through the town website, www.callosa.es. In addition to the application, hopefuls must provide evidence that they are currently involved in some kind of studies. The applications and the doc-

umentation should be presented between March 21 and April 25 in the Technical Office in the Plaza de España. Once the council has received the applications, the money will be shared out according to need. Each person can only receive one grant, even if they are completing multiple degrees.

Children making a splash MARCH 22 is International Water Day, and the Denia Council is encouraging local children to go out and get their feet wet. Three hundred and sixty students from six primary schools will visit the facilities of the Beniadla water treatment plant, where they

can learn first-hand about the process of purifying water for public consumption. They will also participate in recreational endeavours, like a trip to the town sports complex, where they can dive right into water related games and activities.

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FOIETES: Long wait at Benidorm Specialist Centre.

Promises over waiting lists PATIENTS are waiting up to 14 months for an appointment at Foietes Specialist Centre in Benidorm. The Marina Baja Health department confirmed that patients currently wait this long to see a dermatologist. Foietes Dermatology department is particularly saturated owing to the typical patient profile of a foreign resident prone to skin problems, explained Marina Baja Health department sources. The area’s new management are tackling the Dermatology waiting list and have already reduced this by four months, as appointments were being made for 18 months ahead until last February. These revelations tacitly confirm the regional government’s claims that its predecessor lied about waiting lists. Sixteen thousand people are waiting for operations, not 19,000, and the average delay is 104 days instead of the claimed 61, the Generalitat announced.

IN the 20th century, the district of La Encina in Villena was known for being one of Spain’s most important railway hubs. But in recent years, the area’s population has dwindled, causing concern among the locals. The residents’ association of La Encina has urged the town council to encourage people to move back to the area, or they may be in danger of losing the local school due to the lack of students. Currently only five children attend the school, but next year, three of the five students will move on to secondary school, and the Board of Education establishes that an educational centre needs to have at least five students. The district of La Encina is located 18 kilometres from the urban centre of Villena and is home to 200 people. Social Welfare councillor Jesus Hernandez is encouraging the population of Villena to consider a move to La Encina, as it has many standard services, including restaurants, a petrol station and bus lines.

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Sinking or swimming

TRAINING WORKSHOP: Has been organised for young people.

Learning new skills in Benidorm By Linda Hall FIFTEEN Benidorm youths recently participated in a customer service training workshop. The workshop was made possible thanks to a collabora-

tion agreement between the Employment Council of Benidorm and the Alicante Chamber of Commerce. Thanks to this agreement, numerous training courses have been organised for the young people of Benidorm, revolving

around everything from languages to new technologies to social communication techniques. The workshops aim to give the youth population of the town new skills that will allow them to be more competitive in the job market.

Jailed for faking transplant A WOMAN has been sentenced to four months in prison for pretending that she had received a bone marrow transplant so that she could take legal action against her former employers. The incident occurred in 2006, when the 41-year-old Colombian woman was dismissed from the Consum supermarket in which she had been working since 2003. However, she decided to take

the case to the courts and actually won a trial as she argued that she had been the victim of an unfair dismissal by presenting a document by the Jose Carreras Foundation saying that she had had a bone marrow transplant. Thanks to this document she received €7,020 in compensation from the company. However, the document was revealed to be fake almost a decade later, and consequent-

ly she has been sentenced for fraud and falsification of documents. Originally, the prosecutor requested two years in prison, but after the woman admitted to the crime, her punishment was reduced to four months in prison and a €180 fine. In addition, the Consum Company will receive a €5,000 reimbursement for the compensation they paid to the accused.

A LIFEGUARDING and rescue course is set to hit Poble Nou de Benitatxell in the near future. This course has been organised by the Lifeguarding and Rescue Federation. The course will prepare participants to work as lifeguards in indoor aquatic installations as well as in natural spaces like beaches. It lasts for 420 hours, and will take place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from April 8 to May 22. Those interested can contact by email escuelasalvamento valenciamail.com.

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WINNING SUBMISSION: Gema Bocardo reads out her poem.

This poetry is women’s work TOP three poems will be put on display for all to enjoy By Sam Croft GEMA BOCARDO of Madrid was recently named the winner of the 6th Women’s Poetry Contest of La Nucia. In this sixth edition a total of 133 poems were submitted from all corners of Spain. Bocardo’s poem, ‘De pequeña,’ allowed her to take the top prize of €150, with judges de-

scribing her entry as “autobiographical, profound and emotional.” On March 9, Bocardo had an opportunity to read her winning submission at a ceremony in the Sala Levant de l’Auditori in La Nucia. The top three poems will also be displayed in the entrance to the l’Auditori de la Mediterrania until April 1, so that the whole town can enjoy them.

Disorder in the court THE Dean of the Alcoy College of Lawyers, Juan Jose Tortajada, has expressed his discontent with the planned location of the new courthouse. Council members have indi-

cated that the court will be moved to the area of la Verge Maria in the middle of the city, but Tortajada feels that this change will create too many complications. He stated that

in the new location, the building will be more difficult to access, and observed that lack of security and parking could be a problem. Tortajada has expressed frustration that no one bothered to contact the College of Lawyers prior to the beginning of the project. Speaking on behalf of the lawyers, Tortajada said: “We have always said that it was not an appropriate place. For us, the ideal thing would have been to rehabilitate the current building, which even has space behind it for an extension.”

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University students pay a visit to l’Alfas del Pi LEARNING about the area from a touristic viewpoint

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: Were all members of a tourism course. By Sam Croft A GROUP of 40 Alicante University students recently visited l’Alfas del Pi to learn about the area from a touristic point of view. The youngsters are members of a tourism course that is offered in English and

taught by Professor Josep Ivars. They come from all over the world, with many of them hailing from south east Asia and different parts of Europe. The objective of the visit was to learn first-hand how the l’Alfas del Pi council has managed to convert heritage

sites within the town into places of national interest to generate tourism and wealth within the community. The students visited the Villa Romana de l’Albir Museum and the Serra Gelada Natural Park, as well as other natural and cultural curiosities in the town.

Benidorm talks gay tourism REPRESENTATIVES from the Benidorm Tourism Foundation had a visible presence at the ITB Fair that took place from March 9 to 13 in Berlin. The fair is one of the most important in the world for the tourism sector. While there, the foundation maintained several professional meetings with agencies, tour operators, and tourism businesses from Germany and other European markets, in which they discussed possible future business related to the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered) market. At the 2015 fair, more than 180 countries were represented, with more than 10,600 businesses and 114,000 professionals.

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Hotel occupancy on the rise in Costa Blanca HOTEL occupancy on the Costa Blanca has been increasing for the last few months. In fact, the hotels of Costa Blanca finished February with a 6.1 per cent increase compared

to the same period of last year. Specifically, the occupancy rate reached 72 per cent, mainly because of the high reservation numbers in Benidorm.

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HANDING OVER: Andrew Johnson with his successor David Welpton. ANDREW JOHNSON completed his second term as Chairman of Calpe & District 41 Club last week and handed over the chain of office to his successor, David Welpton. Andrew reviewed the past year and reported to the meeting that it was a real privilege to be invited to serve a second term as chairman. Having been chosen as founder chairman he was honoured to be able to serve also during the 10th year. He celebrated having seen the club grow, by the inclusion of a number of new members, and recorded the cooperation

with other, similar service organisations. At the excellent charter anniversary dinner dance at Puerto Blanco in May the National President congratulated the members on the health of the club. The club has had a good year socially, ending with a return to Enrique Mendoza’s winery in Alfaz del Pi. During the year Calpe triumphed at boules, enjoyed a fish supper, lunched in the mountains at a private venue in Parcent, shared a wonderful jazz lunch (and raised much needed funds for the RT International appeal for Nepal),

enjoyed fellowship with other clubs from around Iberia at the annual ‘Cluster’ in Mallorca, and celebrated and thanked the ladies at a special Christmas Ladies’ Night. Andrew expressed his thanks to everyone who had helped organise this programme. He ended by wished incoming Chairman, David Welpton as much fun and support as he has enjoyed. If you would like to find out more please visit the website www.calpe41Club.com, or email the membership officer iancar2g@hotmail.com.

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Amsterdam-Alicante route in the works KLM will now offer 16 flights to Spain every day By Sam Croft

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will provide direct flights from Amsterdam to Alicante starting this summer. The planned route represents

a good option for customers from all over Europe, as Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is one of the most popular and convenient transfer airports in the continent. Alicante becomes KLM’s sixth Spanish destination.

Callosa fire is soon controlled FIRE consumed a hectare of trees, undergrowth and reeds along the Algar riverbed in Callosa d’En Sarri, local authorities confirmed. The situation escalated and the fire took hold after sparks from a low-tension cable allowed the flames to spread. The Marina Baja fire brigade, assisted by woodland and rural rangers, police and the Guadia Civil had the blaze under control within two hours.

The airline already offers flights to Barcelona, Madrid, and Bilbao, and flights to Valencia and Ibiza are in the pipeline. With the addition of Alicante, KLM will offer 16 flights to Spain every day.

Weekend access to local streets THE Villajoyosa Council has come up with a temporary solution to the problems which are being caused by work on the water tanks in the Rodacucos area. Many residents have complained because the streets are cut off and people are having problems getting to and from their homes. Environmental councillor Pedro Alemany decided to have a meeting with members of the Local Police, in which it was agreed upon that during weekends, people will be able to use the affected streets, but on weekdays it will still be prohibited.

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A fugitive or loving son? MICHAEL CLARKE’S side of the story as told to John Smith By John Smith NO matter whether you are a national daily newspaper or in our case a weekly, six-edition English language paper, the freedom of press comes with obligations which need to be recognised. Here at the Euro Weekly News, we published an article two weeks ago about an Englishman and his mother, Michael and Ann Clarke, where we gave some details of what we understood to be their story and asked readers to keep an eye open for them. Within a few days of the publication of the article, we were contacted by Michael himself, who asked that he be given the opportunity to present his side of the case as he believed that he was being placed in an unfavourable light, and in his opinion he had been wronged by both his family and the process of English law. This is where our responsibility to present the other side of the story comes in, and I met both Michael and his mother Ann (who unfortunately is currently in hospital in Spain), to hear exactly what he had to say and after spending several hours in his company, I do agree that his position should be made clear. According to Michael, when the accident occurred in 1995, Ann spent a year in hospital and when she came out, she moved to a care home which she didn’t like so it was agreed between the family that she would stay in her own house. It was also agreed that she would pass it to her daughter who would take over the mortgage and in return would make a payment to her mother (which she allegedly failed to make) and look after her, and that Michael would move in as well. In a relatively short period of time, Michael decided to move out as he had been offered the tenancy of a pub, but within about 10 weeks his sister advised she couldn’t cope with Ann and she would have to go into a home. Neither Ann nor Michael wanted this and although the pub wasn’t really suitable for her needs, she moved in with him and he looked after her on an unpaid basis from 1996 until 2001. During that time he left the pub and ran a student lodging house and rented a bungalow for himself and his mother. His sister moved in after a marital dispute and agreed that if he moved to Tenerife, she would look after Ann. After a few weeks, Ann travelled to Tenerife on holiday and asked that she be allowed to stay with Michael to which he agreed and they stayed on the Island for two years. This

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1995 was the year when Ann Clarke’s accident occurred

was all prior to any settlement and without any cash, except for the mother’s disability allowance on which they lived. There was a problem with a credit card which I cannot go into detail about, but for a period of time the benefits allowance was suspended whilst an investigation took place and this caused significant financial stress on the pair, although it was eventually resolved and back payments were given to them. At the same time, in the lawsuit there was a change of solicitor and the new solicitor suggested that the matter be settled out of court to which they reluctantly agreed, and a payment of £775,000 was made to the moth-

er, with Michael acting officially on her behalf. At the time of the settlement, Ann and Michael employed two clinical specialists to establish whether she was able to make her own decisions to which they declared she was. Despite this however the whole matter was sent to the Court of Protection and a solicitor was appointed to look after her affairs and manage her funds. In 2001 they moved to Blackpool. According to Michael, and I have not seen documentary evidence of this, (although I don’t doubt that this is his absolute belief), the solicitor was supposed to charge around £2,000 annually to manage this matter, but in the first year released just £10,400 to Ann, whilst charging £26,377 for his services, with a further £14,000 charged the second year. This carried on for two years before Michael found this out, and after they a made a formal complaint their allowance was increased. Michael set up a club by 2003, which was successful. All was well until the recession in 2008, when the club suffered set-

backs and they decided to immigrate to Spain. At that time, in 2008, they had been trying to sell the property in Blackpool, without success as the recession had set in and Michael has been accused of acting improperly by his sister which he completely denied. Whilst living in Spain, Ann tried to exchange her UK property for a Spanish villa, which Michael has accused the deputy solicitor of prevaricating resulting in the loss of two properties. In addition, because so much money has been held in sterling rather than a euro account which they had requested, there was a significant exchange rate loss. In short, they allege that the Court of Protection had overcharged Ann an estimated £150,000, and facilitated an exchange rate loss by not providing a euro account of £100,000, meaning Ann was out of pocket by a total of £250,000. From 2009 to 2013 Michael had written to all known complaint bodies to try and draw attention to this, but all to no avail. The advice received was to serve on the solicitors a Commercial Lien that basically is a statement of truth sworn on oath before a notary. He insists he would return to the UK to have the whole matter aired in front of a court provided there is a jury which will make the decision with regards to his guilt, and he advised me he has been given an undertaking by the court, (which has no right of extradition from Spain) that if he returns to the UK to apologise, and if his mother returns and surrenders her passport then ‘all will be forgiven’. That begs the question of why Ann should give up her passport, what happens about the alleged losses, does Michael have a ‘record’ and will he be chased for court fees? It is up to each and every one of our EWN readers to make their own conclusion on this situation, but as the writer of both stories I do believe that neither the local press nor the general public should play judge and jury in this matter. What is crucial to remember is the whole point of the initial story was to try to ensure the protection and welfare of Ann Clarke, who I have now seen for myself and do believe without question she is more than happy to be here in Spain with her loving son Michael. What do you, our readers think? Is this a case of a fugitive on the run or simply a loving, doting son doing the best he can for his mother? Let us know by visiting www.eur oweeklynews.com.

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Are students given Alcohol and too much homework? youngsters

THE issue is continually debated and argued by parents DO students receive too much homework? It is an issue continually debated and argued by parents, and has come to light once more after a study revealed that Spanish students take home nearly double the European average of four hours of homework a week. Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Alicante and international expert in the field of education, Juan Antonio Castejon, said the issue of homework is “cause for controversy among parents, teachers and students.” He said in Alicante Province it is not uncommon to see homework amounting to two hours a night, and whilst he stresses this is right for secondary schools, too much for those in primary school is “harmful.” The academic believes 10 minutes per course, increasing each year as the student progresses through school, is about right. “You start from the premise that the work must be done in class, with only reinforcement being done at home,” said Miguel Andreu, representing school principals on the

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STUDY: Revealed Spanish students take home nearly double the average.

School Council of Alicante. Although he said these intentions collide with a stark reality that they cannot meet the curriculum within a single hour class, which becomes more evident as one moves from primary to secondary school. The provincial representative of the Directors of Institutes, Toni Gonzalez, also

shared the feeling “that we send too much homework.” The issue was raised during a meeting on the right to education in Valencia, organised by Unicef. It was reminded that the region has a failure rate of 32 per cent, leading to belief that more homework does not necessarily lead to better results.

ALICANTE has hosted 500 addition experts as part of a national conference. The meeting amongst the scientific community discussed their concerns about alcohol use in children and the fact that they are largely unaware of the risks of abuse. A data survey by the National Drug Plan indicated that alcohol, tobacco and cannabis are the drugs most consumed by students, and 79 per cent of youngsters aged between 14 and 18 admit to having ever been drunk, something that “should not happen” declares the delegate for the National Plan, Francisco de Asis Babin.

During the conference, Babin also highlighted the important role that parents occupy in the perception of children, and adds that families are twice as tolerant of alcohol and tobacco with alcohol particularly, easily available. However, experts warn of the damage that occurs in the brain of young people following alcohol abuse and severe binge drinking. Psychiatrist at the Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona, Josep Guardia said that alcoholism is a serious addictive disease that affects the brain as it is continuing to develop up to the age of 21 and even 25.

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Mijas students learn about Frida VISIT was an educative day aimed at studying women COSTA DEL SOL

By Emily Chettle STUDENTS from El Chaparral School, in Mijas, benefited from a visit to the Pompidou museum in Malaga to enjoy Frida y yo (Frida and me), an exhibition focused on the life and the works of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kalho. This visit was included in the activity programme organised by Mijas Town Council for the celebration of Women’s Day. Equality councillor Mari Carmen Carmona said that “It is an educative day aimed to study women who had an outstanding career. In this occasion we focused on Frida Kahlo, who fought for the equality in the beginning of last century. She was a person who faced bravely the adversity and such an example of equality.”

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Fallen officers A MOVING ceremony was held in the garden of the provincial police station which saw Malaga National Police honour the 20 officers who have died on duty since 1922. The event coincided with the force’s anniversary on March 10.

Top tickets FOOTBALL will be plugged as a tourist attraction in Malaga as the city attempts to lure rich foreign visitors to its shores. A tourist package will see a two night hotel stay and tickets to a Malaga game punted to wealthy Russians, Japanese and Arabs.

Drugs bust THE Natinoal Police have arrested two woman aged 28 and 31 for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking. Thanks to this covert operation, one of the most active drug distribution points in Malaga city centre has been broken.

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CALLOSA DE SEGURA has started the process for selecting a new chief of Local Police. The deadline for applications is Saturday March 19.

THE arrival of cold weather has caused public hospitals on the island to become saturated with patients. Son Espases, Llatzer and Inca hospitals’ emergency areas were saturated on Thursday (March 10) with operations having to be suspended to allow bed space for patients being admitted.

A MIDDLE-AGED man died on Sunday March 13 around 2.30pm on Calle San Miguel in Nerja. The man appeared to be feeling unwell, and was helped by passersby who took him to a nearby bar so he could sit down. The cause of death appears to have been a heart attack.

FIREFIGHTERS in Albox were called to three fires on the weekend of March 12, all in the same area. Witnesses described seeing a person starting the third fire and a spokesperson for the fire service said there were possibly two people involved.

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Park success

A SCHOOL in Benagalbon has launched an educational initiative encouraging students to walk or cycle to school so they can become more independent. There is a safe route to school for the students to walk with the support of monitors and educators from the community.

THE Parque de las familias in Almeria City was named ‘the best children’s park in Spain’ at the Expoalcaldia Fair which takes place every two years in Zaragoza on March 9. The park will receive a plaque as a result of this achievement.

Fighting addiction

Little earthquakes

REPRESENTATIVES from the Provincial Plan of Teenage Addictions recently chaired a meeting in Torrox, and now a second one has been held in Periana. Attendees from several official entities were present at the meeting, which is part of a campaign to fight against teenage addictions.

YET another earthquake made its presence known in the Province of Almeria, albeit a small one. The quake, with a magnitude of 2.5, was registered at 1.33am in the morning of March 10, according to information on the website of the National Geographic Institute.

ANGY residents of a quiet Estepona suburb are appealing to the Estepona Town Hall to help in a dispute over excessive noise from a hotel which is part of the Pierre y Vacances chain, owned by Center Parcs.

Shooter arrested

Online abuse

A MAN in Oria, accused of the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old woman has appeared in court in Purchena and has been remanded without bail. The 29year-old is charged with murder, burglary and illegal possession of a firearm after allegedly shooting his neighbour twice.

A MAN has been arrested for inciting violence online using social media. The 42-year-old was arrested in Malaga for publishing 66 comments threatening Muslim and Arab people.

Castle renovation A HUMAN chain around Mula’s castle is planned to take place on April 10 as part of the campaign to save and renovate the castle.

Ferry death

TERRA NATURA in Murcia is going green for Saint Patrick’s Day and anyone wearing green on Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20 will receive discounted entry fees.

THE Balearia ship ‘Martin i Soler’ had to delay its departure from Alcudia to Menorca on Friday, March 11 due to the death of a passenger who had embarked in Barcelona. A crew member entered the cabin and found the lifeless body of a 76-year-old man who had been travelling alone.

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Lower wages

COUNCILLOR for Health Noelia Grao said that actions are taking place in the vicinity of the Plaza de Toros, in order to “collect cats due to population increase in recent months” so that “we can have control of their status.”

ACCORDING to the Salary Evolution 2007-2015 report prepared by the EADA Business School and the ICSA Group, the figure of €20,000 per year representing average gross salary of employees in the Balearics in 2015 is €2,000 less than the national average.

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Cheaper water WATER rates in Murcia are to be reduced from June. Estimates are that 135,000 families will see their water rate drop 9 per cent following a move by Aguas de Murcia. The measure was supported by Hidrogea, the municipal government and Emuasa workers.

Land banks THE Palma City Council plans to recover unused land in rural areas of the municipality to create a bank of plots of land, which could be privately or publically owned, and is part of the Council’s plan to promote agriculture in the city.

Travel help THE Rincon de la Victoria Council has given grants to 20 registered university students. The grants, given a budget of €10,000, will help the students pay for their transportation costs as they travel from their homes to the University of Malaga.

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Callous cruelty THE prison sentence of a man convicted of violently beating a dog to within an inch of its life has been upheld after judges decided there was sufficient evidence of animal cruelty to warrant detention. The Malaga man will now face seven months and 15 days incarcerated.

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ECONOMISTS appear not to be overly concerned

THE Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Spain has released details of a report in which it notes that Spain’s gradual economic recovery should enable it to start reversing the sharp decline in its development assistance since 2010 and focus more of its aid budget on the neediest countries. Spain has previously had a good record of overseas aid, but the current level of percentage of GDP committed is the lowest since 1988.

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is the value of investment funds withdrawn from Spain during 2015

“We see ourselves as an integral part of society.” Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of BMW on increasing annual charity foundation donations to €100 million in its centenary year.

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SUPERMARKET CHAIN: Some staff received bonuses.

Mercadona success THE president of Spain’s largest supermarket chain, Mercadona released figures which show that their profits for 2015 had increased by 12 per cent to €611 million, whilst their workforce had been increased by 1.5 per cent as they had employed a

centre coalition come to power. The exodus of funds is the l a rg e s t s i n c e 2 0 1 2 w h e n o v e r €150 billion moved out of the country. Economists appear not to be overly concerned about this exodus as they expect that much of it

further 1,000 people in fixed posts. Juan Roig was also pleased to announce that the company had paid significant bonuses to some of its staff for meeting targets and had also increased the wages of others.

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VW woes NEWS has broken that prosecutors in both France and Germany are widening their investigations into the emissions scandal at Volkswagen and authorities in Paris are reviewing possible charges of ‘aggravated fraud’ over the misleading emissions results. German prosecutors say that the number of VW employees now under investigation has increased from six to 17, whilst the company’s CEO in America has left the company with immediate effect.

Counterfeit goods THE profit margin on counterfeit goods appears to be colossal according to a release issued by the Customs section of the Spanish Tax Authority, which claims that the street value of counterfeit goods seized in 2015 could be as high as €130 million.

Green company red in the face WHATEVER next? An American company, Whole Foods Market, which caters to the organic market and boasts it is ‘America’s Healthiest Supermarket’ has had to admit its mistake and withdraw a range of mandarin oranges which have been peeled and placed in plastic containers.

A customer tweeted an image of stocks of these mandarins, which are specially bred to have soft skins with the comment: ‘If only nature could find a way to cover these oranges so we didn’t need to waste so much plastic on them.’ The company said “Definitely our mistake. These have been pulled.”

will return once a new government is in place and its economic policy has been established. The problem in the meantime is that not only is money flowing out of the country, but there is little coming in from outside to replace it.

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HEALTH COSTS: A shambolic state of affairs. A PARLIAMENTARY question table by Labour MP John Mann received a response which showed that Britain paid out £674 million (€857 million) to European countries for their health costs in 2015 but received only £49 million (€63.7 million) in return. The largest recipient was the Spanish Health Authority which received nearly

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Having the courage of his convictions By John Smith IT is refreshing to see someone having the courage to resign over a point of principle but this is exactly what John Longworth, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce has done, following his speech regarding a belief that Britain would prosper if it were to leave the European Union. Regardless of which side of the debate one might sit, it is so unusual nowadays for anyone in a position of public recognition to simply resign so that they can have the freedom to promote their belief or understanding on any matter that he deserves recognition. Speaking at the British Chambers of Commerce annual conference in London on March 3, Mr Longworth said: “My first observation is that it has reinforced my long held belief that the very best place for the UK to be is in a reformed European Union. “My second observation is that I have come to the conclusion that the European Union is incapable of meaningful reform, at least in the foreseeable future. “It certainly does not appear capable of the sort of reform necessary to give the UK the breathing space to fulfil its true potential.” Later that same day, he confirmed to

Sky News that he had said far more than would have been expected by the BCC and that this was his personal opinion, not BCC policy. By March 5, he had been suspended and on March 6, the BCC announced his departure from his role. BCC president Nora Senior said the organisation was “non-partisan” and had decided not to campaign for either side in the forthcoming UK referendum on EU membership. She added: “John Longworth and the BCC board recognise that John’s personal view on the referendum is likely to create confusion regarding the BCC’s neutral stance going forward. “In light of this, John has taken the decision to step down as director general and his resignation has been accepted by the board with effect from March 6, 2016.” This apparent joint decision has encouraged pro-Brexit campaigners to accuse the government of managing his exit which claim has been rejected by Defence Secretary Michael Fallon as being yet another bizarre conspiracy theory whilst support for him has come from Boris Johnson and UKIP leader Niger Farage who said “I’ve met John Longworth, who is a thoroughly decent man. He has been treated appallingly for supporting Brexit.”

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IMF world economy fears CHINESE performance was worse than expected in February By John Smith THE Deputy Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) David Lipton has warned that the global economy faces a growing ‘risk of economic derailment’ and has called for urgent steps to boost global demand. “We are clearly at a delicate juncture,” he said in a speech to the National Association for Business Economics in Washington. “The IMF’s latest reading of the global economy shows once again a weakening baseline,” he warned. The poor performance of the Chinese economy during February which was much worse than expected prompted this statement as its downturn is taken to be reflected in the economic position of the world’s major economies and will adversely affect those overseas businesses who have invested in China based on an expectation of continued and dynamic growth. It appears likely that the IMF will be reducing its 2016 forecast for general economic growth in its next round of predictions due to be presented in April. Basically, the organisation wants to see the world improve its position by making economies grow, which is clearly easier said than done. During the latest G20 meeting in Chi-

THE IMF: Will be reducing its 2016 forecast. na in February, representatives of the fund called for co-operation between the leading economies to ensure that not only would they enjoy stronger results, but their actions would in turn help those countries with weaker economies.

In his latest speech, Mr Lipton said “The downside risks are clearly much more pronounced than before, and the case for more forceful and concerted policy action, has become more compelling.”

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THIS week the health and safety brigade finally lost it completely LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

WELL this week the ‘ealth n safety brigade finally lost it completely. They were actually suggesting that for safety’s sake, they wanted a total ban on tackling in the game of rugby! I’ll tell you what, why don’t we take that dangerous ball out of the game altogether? All those lovely big hulking men could then run around for 80 minutes playing tag with each other! You really couldn’t make it up. It was with this ludicrous suggestion in mind I decided this week to lighten up a bit, (I can hear the derisory snorts from here!). Subsequently sniffing through a few internet sites, I managed to come up with some real ‘ealth n safety/PC humdingers. In Canada a Santa was banned from saying Ho Ho Ho, because it was too close to the American slang for prostitute and could be derogatory to women. The word pet must

RUGBY TACKLES: Deemed dangerous by some. be replaced by ‘companion animal’ because it was ‘demeaning to free loving creatures’. Easter eggs should be referred to as ‘spring spheres.’ And my absolute favourite to date.

A ban on advertising for ‘reliable employees,’ because it may discriminate against unreliable applicants. All very funny so far. With all this in mind, I decided to dig a lit-

tle deeper. As I delved into the origins of political correctness in particular, it actually began to take on quite sinister overtones. Political correctness has in fact been around far longer than many of us may actually realise. Previous totalitarian regimes have used it to great effect. It was at one stage referred to as Cultural Marxism. One piece stated that Political Correctness is the principal tool of the political left. Its purpose is to intimidate. It promotes critical theory, separatism and victimology rage. It operates on the premise that ‘victim groups,’ and other minorities are automatically good regardless of what any of them do, and that all bourgeoisie and capital owners are evil. Label any subject politically incorrect and there is no debate. It effectively closes down all opinions, freedom of speech and ultimately freedom of thought. In other words all these PC pushers are not petty, piddling pains in the bum – they’re as dangerous as hell! Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Fame, faith and flossing - and demon dentists SURELY odontophobia has to be up there amongst the nastiest, cruellest phobias known to man Nora Johnson

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YOU know how, some mornings, you wake up ready to take on the world, feeling invincible, immortal and potentially omniscient? Well, yesterday wasn’t one of them. There’s a short preface to this tale. I’ve always had a fear of dentists, odontophobia it’s called, a condition that hasn’t improved over the years. But yesterday, when a filling and I unexpectedly parted company, I had to bite the, err, bullet, and go and sit in that dreaded dentist’s chair. Now, phobias exist for almost anything. But odontophobia surely has to be up there amongst the nastiest, cruellest phobias known to man. I mean, let’s look at what you can expect: 1. There’s always an aquarium. To calm you.

MASKS: Do they even have faces behind them? Huh! All those goldfish swimming around with their eyes bulging out of their heads. Don’t they just look as if they’re silently screaming ‘I’m A Celebrity (Fish), Get Me Out Of Here!’ 2. The dental staff. Yes, all of them. Their teeth

are too pristine white. They need to join the rest of humanity and down some coffee or red wine occasionally. It’s unnatural. And unfair. 3. You sit in that uncomfortable chair and two sets of eyes peek at you from behind masks. Re-

mind you of a horror flick? The Chainsaw Massacre, maybe? I could never pick out any dental hygienist in a line-up. Do they even have faces behind those masks? 4. Tools: You know the, um, drill. One’s sucking saliva while the other drills, producing seven times the decibel level of the entire BA 747 fleet. Triffic! The dentist asks about your plans for Easter, if you’ve seen any good movies. Huh? Excuse me while I drool and try to work out how I’m supposed to talk? Any response sounds so trite and makes as much sense as asking Bruce Forsyth for his views on George Osborne’s budget. ‘Nuff said. I floss and I brush, but I do not enjoy the dentist’s. I legged it away from there with a face like curdled milk and faster than Banksy would to a freshly painted white wall. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Cudeca charity.

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UNTIL we acquired a diminutive drawing some years ago, I had no idea what it meant 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.

IN one of our guest bedrooms, amongst the various framed landscapes and priceless Picassos hanging on the wall, there is a small unprepossessing pencil drawing of an ancient thatched cottage. This was the house that we were fortunate enough to live in for 30 years. I often study the little drawing as I go about my housemaid duties, and as evocative as the unsigned sketch of that chocolate box cottage is, it’s the legend in red ink at the bottom of the picture that invariably captures my imagination. Wickhambrook 27/6/53, it states. June 27 of that year was a Saturday. I checked.

LANDSCAPES: Some people like to capture local scenes in their spare time. An unknown artist decided to plonk himself down across the narrow lane from a cottage known then as ‘Grimwoods’, and sketch away. Perhaps it was a one-

off impulse by a passing amateur enthusiast, or maybe a villager who simply liked to capture local scenes in their spare time. It may even have been one

of the Grimwood clan who were the owners back then. We will never know. But as the artist picked up his pencil, a very young boy, as skinny as a vegetarian’s

toothpick and wearing baggy, short grey trousers, was probably playing in the back garden on a council estate in Berkshire. Totally ignorant even of a place called Wickhambrook, he was oblivious to the artist, as indeed the artist would have been to him, and yet many years later that boy and his wife would be the owners of ‘Cuttbush’ - formerly ‘Grimwoods’ - and would spend three happy decades of their lives there. There is a philosophical school of thought that time is an illusion, but until we acquired this diminutive drawing some years ago from a junk shop many miles away in Stamford, I had no idea what that meant. But as I look at the picture and imagine the pencil strokes being applied, I also think of that grubby little boy and the invisible silver cord that even then linked him and that unknown Suffolk artist.

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MARIA SHARAPOVA failed a drug test after the Australian Open John Smith Random thoughts... TENNIS pin-up, Russian-born Maria Sharapova is said to have earned €27 million during 2015 from a combination of prize winnings and endorsements, but now her world has changed dramatically following revelations that she has failed a drug test after the Australian Open championship. Her three biggest sponsors, Nike, Tag Heuer and Porsche have immediately reacted with Nike suspending their relationship, Tag Heuer cancelling theirs and Porsche for whom she became the first female ambassador, considering their situation although their contract with her is due to expire by the end of 2016 and may simply not be renewed. In 2010, the 28-year-old tennis player signed a new eight-year contract with the US sportswear giant Nike, worth €64 million as well as a percentage on sales of her own

MARIA SHARAPOVA: May lose more sponsorship deals. branded clothes and in the case of Porsche, she has access to one of their cars for personal use. She also has contracts with Avon perfume, Luck, and the water company Evian. Ms Sharapova has said she had

been taking the drug meldonium since 2006, on the advice of her family doctor although it was prescribed under a different name and she was not aware that the particular drug had joined a banned list at

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the beginning of 2016. She has, however, admitted that she was foolish not to realise what she was doing and can blame no one other than herself. She will clearly hope that the matter can be resolved as quickly as possible, and that she receives a warning rather than a lengthy ban, although no doubt she has sufficient funds in reserve to allow her to continue to lead a comfortable life. Whereas in the past, sponsors may have taken a less dramatic view of what could have been a simple if potentially expensive error, the pressures of social media, the speed in which information flows around the world, and the number of recent stories concerning drugs in sport have all conspired to panic them. It does however bring into question whether this type of expenditure by large corporations is money well Now we spent, and in the case of Nike, the want to number of complaints that have been hear your views. received about the poor conditions and pay of third party Asian YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE workers seems to gather less - YOUR OPINION publicity than the suspending of www.euroweeklynews.com one photogenic tennis player.

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I was against it from the start Hi Leapy, YOU should have entitled your latest column in Euroweekly as ‘So much to say and nothing to say.’ The following is a quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln: ‘Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt’ but hey ho ‘keep the faith.’ Frances, via email

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Quality recognised I LOOK forward to your comments and find myself in agreement with almost all of yours. As you rightly said we were trading throughout the world before the common market came into being, but having joined we were forced to give preferential treatment to those within the market casting aside long established trade. We then found that Australian Passport holders now needed visas to visit, and like-wise, ourselves to visit them. But regarding New Zealand lamb, I saw this in the Mercadona freezer section in Javea, so someone recognises quality! Tony from Alcalali

The best spinners I HAVE read your column since the start and spend about 12 weeks a year in Spain as a holidaymaker, but being of your age group plus a bit, I am fully retired. When you have folk here worrying about Brexit refer them to the Migration Watch website where they will find that they have acquired residential rights under the 1969 Vienna Convention and can’t be deported. Most of Cameron’s scaremongering is spin and some is from the best spinners, the British Civil Service. Clearly Brexit supporters have a lot to do against the odds and, as a trainer of negotiators, I know we could do better than Cameron did with the EU, and better than the EU has done with Turkey. The idea that the EU will not negotiate with us is nonsense. It will be a rich country that refuses us, not one in debt. The idea that all the other trading areas like ASEAN, NAFTA etc would just reject us is laughable, but then the EU is only 7 per cent or so of world trade, so the other 93 per cent may be of interest. Companies like

that she was not happy with the way the EU was going does not mean she supports a Brexit. Even many pro-EU campaigners are unhappy with several aspects of the union, which clearly need reform - but reform, not ‘abandoning.’ The very same paper with its ‘1 in 5 Muslims’ headline which was deliberately aimed at inciting hatred towards race and religious choice was rapped over the knuckles because the title and story were blatant lies. People read these rags and believe them and form judgements based upon them. Why are they allowed to print deliberately misleading and dangerous articles, or headlines which do not reflect the articles? Kally via the website

Dying out as a breed

AS you are aware, a single game of snooker is called a frame... Attached is a photo of our dog (owned by Gerry and Mary Cannon in Manilva). His name is Zodiac, and he is photographed in a frame playing snooker. Notice that he is eyeballing the red ball in line with the left hand side pocket! Gerry, via email

BMW threatening the UK have caveats with words like ‘might’ lose jobs and the media parrot the sensational bits. Dave from Essex

helped everyone enjoy themselves, and most of all the public who came along and supported us and raised such a fantastic amount. Thank you for your support in helping publicise this event this year, and in previous years. Debbie Benham, Secretary Welsh Society - Costa del Sol

Good news on St David’s Faith and Day feminism WE recently emailed you with details of the Welsh Society - Costa del Sol’s St David’s Day celebrations which were held a day early on February 29 at CJ’s Karaoke Bar in Benalmadena. I am writing to you now to let you know that the amount raised for the Cancer Charities (Positively Pink and Positively Blue, and AECC) was €1,700! We are absolutely thrilled with the amount, and would like to thank all the artistes who gave their time, the members who supplied the lovely food, and

WHILE I understand that Spain is a country steeped in religious tradition, it was with dismay that I read the EWN story on a council in the Costa Blanca celebrating International Women’s Day with what was clearly an outdated and insulting text, insinuating that women came from the rib of man. Of course I understand that religion gives many people hope in the darkness of night and a reason to wake up in the morning, but we must recognise that when it begins poisoning our soci-

ety it is time to step in. I remember learning in school about the incredible wonder of stigmata, being told that supernatural forces were at work among certain people, or about visions of the Virgin Mary. Imagine for a second a world where children were told the, far more interesting, truth that human psychology is such a powerful force that people can actually bleed or suffer epileptic attacks simply through the power of their mind. I am certain that such a world would be far superior to the superstitious mischief that still hurts women, and girls from Spain to Somalia. Jennifer from Marbella

The Sun vs the Palace HOW are these right-wing tabloids allowed to publish such glaring mistruths and inflammatory headlines? Journalists are expected to report the facts. The Queen stating five years ago

THE QUEEN should keep herself to herself, regardless of whether she made any pro-Brexit comments there really is little doubt as to her political sentiments. It is time we either did away with this anti-democratic feudal institution or simply use the family to trick wealthy Americans out of their money. For all the swivel eyed royalists out there, it’s time to face up to the fact that Her Majesty and her ilk are finished as an institution. There is a commoner in the bloodstream and the royal groupies are dying out as a breed. The scariest thing, however, is that there is still a tiny per centage of the population who believes that the German-Greek aristocrats really have Britain’s best interests at heart, despite being absolutely fine with living at the taxpayers expense on the basis of nothing but an accident of birth. The sooner we show the Windsors the door the better, oh and while we are at it, let’s do away with the backwards Church of England, with its superstitions and ignorance. It’s time to focus on education and bringing Britain into the 21st century. Alan from Denia

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8:00am Countryside 999 8:45am Caught Red Handed 9:15am The Great Interior Design Challenge 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm The Chef's Protege 2:30pm Portillo's State Secrets 3:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:00pm The Doctor Blake Mysteries 4:55pm Britain's Lost Routes with Griff Rhys Jones 5:50pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 6:20pm Bargain Hunt 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Too Much TV 8:00pm Big Dreams Small Spaces 9:00pm The Secret History of My Family 10:00pm Murder 11:00pm Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am My Family at War 1:15am Britain's Tudor Treasure: A Night at Hampton Court

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm The Sky at Night 9:00pm Indian Hill Railways Series looking at the little trains that have climbed through the Indian clouds for a hundred years. 10:00pm Digging for Britain Professor Alice Roberts explores the year's most exciting archaeological finds in the east of Britain. 11:00pm Time Shift 12:00am Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos with Margaret Mountford 1:00am Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story 2:00am Duets at the BBC The BBC delves into its archive for the best romantic duets performed at the BBC over the last 50 years. 3:00am Pappano's Classical Voices 4:00am Digging for Britain 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 ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm The Cruise 10:00pm Bear Grylls: Mission Survive 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm UEFA Europa League Highlights 12:55am Speeding Wars 1:45am Jackpot247 4:00am Tonight 4:25am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

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 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 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 6:55pm Take Me Out 7:45pm The Hot Desk 8:00pm Totally You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Scorpion 11:00pm Celebrity Juice Live 12:00am @Elevenish

7:00am 7:25am 8:30am 9:35am 10:35am 11:00am 11:25am 11:55am 1:00pm 2:05pm 3:05pm 4:10pm 5:20pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 6:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm

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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 Foyle's War A Touch of Frost Detective drama series. Two rich and outwardly successful brothers fall under suspicion of murder. Wire in the Blood Where the Heart is Drama series about community nurses in a small Yorkshire town. ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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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 Ugly House to Lovely House with George Clarke 10:00pm Speed with Guy Martin: F1 Special 11:00pm Alan Carr: Chatty Man 12:05am Tattoo Fixers 1:10am Cheltenham Festival Highlights

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8:55am Rage 10:40am Exodus: Gods and Kings 1:15pm Kingsman: The Secret Service 3:30pm John Wick 5:30pm Uncommon Valor 7:20pm Exodus: Gods and Kings 10:00pm Kingsman: The Secret Service 12:15am John Wick

10:00pm 11:05pm 1:15am 3:30am 4:00am

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 The Classic Car Show Series celebrating classic cars presented by Quentin Willson and Jodie Kidd. An Audience with Billy Connolly Above the Law Quadrophenia Hogan's Heroes Teleshopping

9:15am 9:35am 9:50am 10:00am 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 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am

Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Bananas in Pajamas Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Britain's Horror Homes Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Dispatch 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild UK The Secret Life of the Family Trauma Doctors Britain's Worst Crimes: April Jones Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

7:00am 7:45am 8:35am 9:05am 9:35am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:35pm 3:00pm 3:35pm 4:05pm 4:35pm 5:05pm 5:35pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:35pm 12:10am

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1:00am 8:50am The Top Ten Show 2016 9:10am Father of the Bride 11:10am Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles 12:50pm Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 1:20pm The Other Woman 3:25pm Analyze This 5:20pm Analyze That 7:10pm Father of the Bride 9:00pm The Other Woman 11:00pm The 40 Year Old Virgin 1:00am Sex Ed 2:40am Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo

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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 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 Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Football Gold 8:00am WWE SmackDown! 9:00am Premier League 100 Club 10:00am Football Gold 10:15am Football Gold 11:00am The Premier League Years 1:00pm Football Gold 2:00pm Premier League 100 Club 2:30pm Premier League 100 Club 3:00pm The Premier League Years 6:00pm Sporting Triumphs 6:30pm Barclays Premier League World 7:00pm BPL Legends 7:30pm Darts Gold II 8:00pm Live Premier League Darts 11:30pm Darts Gold II 11:45pm Barclays Premier League World 12:15am La Liga Show 2015 12:45am Darts Gold II 1:00am Super League Highlights 1:15am Football Gold 1:30am Barclays Premier League World 2:00am Live Australian GP: Practice

Ashby The Age of Adaline Monster Hunter The Top Ten Show 2016 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. 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

7:00am CWC Classics 8:00am Cricket's Greatest 8:30am ICC World T20 Highlights 9:30am Cricket 10:30am Cricket 2:30pm Cricket 7:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 8:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 8:30pm Live Super League 11:30pm ICC World T20 Highlights 12:30am ICC World T20 Highlights 1:00am Cricket's Greatest 1:30am Cricket's Greatest 2:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 3:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 3:30am Cricket's Greatest Series profiling some of the greatest cricketers of all time. 4:00am CWC Classics 5:00am ICC World T20 Highlights

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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 at One 2:30pm BBC London 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 at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm Sport Relief 2016 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Sport Relief 2016 2:00am The Celebrity Apprentice USA The teams have to promote a new touchscreen hair dryer for a spread in Elle Magazine.

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 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 It'll be Alright on the Night 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Benidorm 12:10am For Your Eyes Only 2:25am Jackpot247 4:00am Murder, She Wrote 4:50am ITV Nightscreen

8:45am 9:15am 10:15am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:55pm 5:55pm 6:25pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm

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Caught Red Handed Sea Cities 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 Britain's Lost Routes with Griff Rhys Jones Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip Bargain Hunt Eggheads Too Much TV Mary Berry's Easter Feast Mastermind Gardeners' World Land of Hope and Glory - British Country Life Sport Relief 2016 Newsnight Artsnight The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story

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 Funniest Ever You've Been Framed 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Break-Up 12:10am Family Guy

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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 9:00pm John Williams at the BBC 10:00pm Arena: Loretta Lynn Still a Mountain Girl Legendary country music singersongwriter Loretta Lynn is loved by fans from across the world. 11:30pm Country Queens at the BBC 12:30am Dolly Parton @ Glastonbury 2014 1:40am Top of the Pops: 1981 2:15am Arena Legendary country music singersongwriter Loretta Lynn is loved by fans from across the world.

7:20am How I Met Your Mother 7:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:10am 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 8:30pm Unreported World 9:00pm Grand Designs 10:00pm Formula 1 10:05pm Gogglebox 11:05pm The Last Leg 12:10am First Dates 1:15am Raised by Wolves 1:45am Cheltenham Festival Highlights 2:30am Virtually Famous

7:00am 7:25am 8:30am 9:35am 10:35am 11:00am 11:25am 11:55am 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:05pm 4:05pm 5:15pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 6:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

7:00am 7:25am 7:55am 8:50am 9:55am 10:55am 11:50am 12:50pm 1:55pm 2:25pm 2:50pm 3:25pm 3:50pm 4:25pm 4:55pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 11:00pm 1:40am 3:55am

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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 Agatha Christie's Marple Midsomer Murders A Touch of Frost Long Lost Family Rory Bremner's Great British Views Rory Bremner's Great British Views On the Buses Judge Judy

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 FA Youth Cup Live Die Another Day Quadrophenia ITV4 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 4:00am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

8:10am 8:20am 8:35am 8:50am 9:00am 9:15am 9:35am 9:50am 10:00am 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 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:55pm 11:55pm 12:50am

Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 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 Abducted: The Carlina White Story 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show That's So...1984 NCIS: New Orleans NCIS NCIS: Los Angeles True Crimes: The First 72 Hours

7:30am 9:45am 11:40am 1:40pm 3:40pm 5:50pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 12:00am 2:00am

Batman Lethal Weapon Lethal Weapon 2 Run All Night Batman Batman Returns Lethal Weapon Lethal Weapon 2 Run All Night Bad Asses on the Bayou 3:40am Darkman

7:35am Arthur 2: On the Rocks 9:35am Father of the Bride II 11:30am Sweet Home Alabama 1:25pm Pitch Perfect 2 3:25pm You've Got Mail 5:30pm King Ralph 7:10pm Father of the Bride II 9:00pm Pitch Perfect 2 11:00pm A Million Ways to Die in the West 1:00am Cop Out 2:50am A Dirty Shame

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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 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 Limitless The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers

8:30am WWE Main Event 9:30am Premier League 10:00am Barclays Premier League World 10:30am Premier League Darts 2:00pm Barclays Premier League World 2:30pm The Premier League Years 4:30pm La Liga Show 2015 5:00pm Premier League 100 Club 5:30pm BPL Legends 6:00pm Game Changers 6:30pm Barclays Premier League World 7:00pm The Fantasy Football Club 8:00pm Football 11:05pm The Fantasy Football Club 2:10am Barclays Premier League World 2:40am The Fantasy Football Club 3:40am Football Gold 3:45am Live Australian GP: Practice 5:15am Sporting Triumphs 5:30am BPL Legends

7:00am The Age of Adaline 9:00am Search Party 10:45am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 11:15am Lost and Found 1:00pm The Salvation 2:45pm The Age of Adaline 4:45pm Fast and Furious 7 Special 5:15pm Spooks: The Greater Good 7:15pm Lost and Found 9:00pm Spooks: The Greater Good 11:00pm The Salvation Mads Mikkelsen's immigrant gunslinger incurs the wrath of a sadistic gang leader. 12:45am Search Party Two friends hit the road when a wedding gone wrong leaves their pal stranded in Mexico. 2:30am Monster Hunter 4:15am Lost and Found

7:00am CWC Classics 8:00am Cricket's Greatest 8:30am ICC World T20 Highlights 9:30am ICC World T20 Highlights 10:00am Cricket 2:30pm Cricket 7:30pm ICC World T20Highlights 8:30pm Live Super League 11:30pm ICC World T20 Highlights 12:00am ICC World T20Highlights 1:00am ICC World T20 Verdict 2:00am Super League Highlights 2:45am ICC World T20 Highlights 3:15am ICC World T20- Hlts 4:15am ICC World T20 Highlights 5:15am Super League Highlights

2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 12:05am 12:35am 1:00am

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:00pm BBC News 1:05pm Weather 1:10pm Football Focus 1:50pm Saturday Sportsday 2:00pm Athletics 3:00pm Six Nations Rugby Union 5:30pm Final Score 6:15pm Dynamo: Magician Impossible 6:45pm Celebrity Mastermind 7:15pm BBC News 7:25pm Regional News 7:28pm Weather 7:30pm Pointless 8:20pm Six Nations Rugby Union 11:00pm The National Lottery Live 11:10pm BBC News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:50am The Uninvited 2:15am Wake Wood

11:10am Homes Under the Hammer 12:10pm Natural World 1:00pm Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul 2:00pm The Best Dishes Ever 2:30pm Escape to the Country 3:20pm The Red Shoes 5:30pm Flog It! 6:30pm Big Dreams, Small Spaces 7:30pm Gardeners World 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm Made in Britain 9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm Michael Jackson's Journey From Motown to Off the Wall 11:30pm Pop Goes BBC2 1:00am Athletics 4:00am Messiah at the Foundling Hospital 5:00am A Cabbie Abroad London cabbie Mason McQueen drives a taxi in three very different cities around the world.

8:00pm Human Planet Natural history series looking at man's survival in the most extreme environments. 9:00pm Survivors: Nature's Indestructible Creatures 10:00pm Follow the Money 11:00pm Follow the Money 12:00am Arena A daily magazine programme which looks at the world of arts and entertainment. 1:00am Bee Gees at the BBC... And Beyond 2:00am Joy of the Bee Gees 3:00am Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies 4:00am Top of the Pops: 1981 4:35am This is BBC Four

7:00am 10:25am 11:20am 12:20pm

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:55am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:20pm Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 1:55pm The Almost Impossible Gameshow 2:55pm Scorpion 3:50pm You've Been Framed! 4:55pm Legally Blonde 6:45pm Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous 9:00pm Evan Almighty 11:00pm Celebrity Juice Live 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 1:00am Family Guy 1:30am American Dad! 2:00am American Dad! 2:30am @Elevenish 2:55am Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Fantasy drama series set in Britain's mythic past and based on the epic poem. 3:45am Teleshopping

7:00am Judge Judy 7:20am The Secret of My Succe$s 8:20am FYI Daily 8:25am The Secret of My Succe$s 9:10am Where the Heart is 10:20am Where the Heart is Drama series tells the ultimate stories of the loves and lives of families living in the small Yorkshire town. 11:25am The John Thaw Story 12:35pm Sherlock Holmes 2:55pm A Touch of Frost 4:55pm Sparkling Cyanide 7:00pm Midsomer Murders 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm A Touch of Frost 1:10am Blue Murder 2:40am Doctor in the House 3:05am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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CITV Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather Big Box Little Box Judge Rinder The Chase Tipping Point Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Rugby Six Nations Live: Ireland v Scotland. Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway You're Back in the Room The Jonathan Ross Show ITV News and Weather Yes Man Jackpot 247 Murder, She Wrote

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7:15am How I Met Your Mother 7:40am King of Queens 8:05am King of Queens 8:30am Mobil 1 The Grid 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am 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 Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 1:30pm Formula 1 3:15pm Channel 4 Racing 5:30pm Come Dine with Me 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:30pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 7:45pm The World's Weirdest Weather 8:40pm The Day After Tomorrow 11:00pm Kick-Ass 2 1:05am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

7:00am Milkshake! 9:55am The Fairly Odd Parents 10:30am The Saturday Show Live 12:30pm Fail Army 1:00pm Police Interceptors 2:00pm Police Interceptors 3:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 4:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 5:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 6:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 7:00pm Five News Update 8:00pm NCIS: New Orleans 9:00pm NCIS 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm The Championship 11:00pm Goal Rush 11:30pm NCIS 1:15am Super Casino 4:10am Law and Order: Special Victims Unit 5:05am Law and Order: Special Victims Unit 5:50am Divine Designs

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7:00am Volcano 9:00am The Top Ten Show 2016 9:15am Into the Storm 11:00am Twister 1:00pm San Andreas 3:10pm Volcano 5:10pm Twister 7:15pm Into the Storm 9:00pm San Andreas 11:00pm Poseidon 12:55am Cloverfield

11:00am 11:35am 12:40pm 1:05pm 1:40pm 2:05pm 2:35pm 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 5:35pm 6:10pm 7:10pm 7:15pm 8:15pm 9:15pm 9:20pm 10:00pm 11:05pm 12:05am

Ax Men The Sweeney Bundesliga HSBC World Rugby 7s Series Highlights Formula E: Sound of the Future World Superbike Highlights Car Chasers Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Storage Wars Texas Gunsmoke FYI Daily Gunsmoke The Appaloosa FYI Daily The Appaloosa Police Academy 6: City Under Siege FYI Daily Police Academy 6: City Under Siege An Audience with Billy Connolly Magnum Force FYI Daily

9:30am The Simpsons Movie 11:10am The Jewel of the Nile 1:00pm Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 1:30pm The Wedding Ringer 3:25pm Dumb and Dumber To 5:30pm City Slickers 7:30pm The Simpsons Movie 9:00pm The Wedding Ringer 10:45pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 12:30am Dumb and Dumber To 2:25am Eddie Murphy: Raw 4:00am I Want Candy

7:00am 7:25am 7:50am 8:10am 8:40am 9:05am 9:35am 10:00am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 5:05pm 5:35pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 10:00pm 12:00am 1:05am 2:10am 3:15am

Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy New Girl New Girl How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Big The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory Max Payne Gogglebox Gogglebox Tattoo Fixers How I Met Your Mother

7:00am The Age of Adaline 9:00am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 9:30am Search Party 11:15am Lost and Found 1:00pm The Salvation 2:45pm Spooks: The Greater Good 4:45pm Fast and Furious 7 Special 5:15pm The Age of Adaline 7:15pm Lost and Found 9:00pm Spooks: The Greater Good 11:00pm The Salvation Mads Mikkelsen's immigrant gunslinger incurs the wrath of a sadistic gang leader. 12:45am Search Party Two friends hit the road when a wedding gone wrong leaves their pal stranded in Mexico. 2:30am Monster Hunter 4:15am Lost and Found

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8:45am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 11:00am 1:00pm 3:45pm 4:00pm 4:15pm 4:30pm 4:45pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:30pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 12:30am 2:00am 3:30am 3:45am 4:00am 4:15am 4:30am 5:00am 5:30am

7:00am 7:10am 7:25am 7:55am 8:25am 8:55am 9:55am 10:55am 2:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:15pm 9:30pm 9:45pm 10:00pm 10:20pm 10:35pm 12:40am 2:40am 2:45am 3:00am 3:15am 3:30am

Sporting Triumphs Game Changers Nick Kicks The Fantasy Football Club Soccer A.M. Football Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Live Ford Saturday Night Football SNF: Game of the Day SNF: Match Choice SNF: Match Choice SNF: Match Choice Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Live Australian GP: Track Parade Live Australian GP Live Australian Grand Prix

Football Gold Football Gold Premier League Barclays Premier League Preview ICC World T20 Highlights ICC World T20 Highlights ICC World T20 Verdict Cricket Cricket ICC World T20 Highlights ICC World T20 Highlights Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Live Super Rugby Super Rugby Football Gold Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Premier League

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8:40am 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 Sport Relief Games Show 2016 4:15pm A Question of Sport 4:45pm Escape to the Country 5:30pm Lifeline 5:40pm Songs of Praise 6:15pm Sport Relief 2016: The Best Bits 7:15pm BBC News 7:35pm Regional News 7:40pm Weather 7:45pm Countryfile 8:45pm The Voice UK 10:00pm The Night Manager 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:55am Athletics 2:25am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:00am 10:25am 10:30am 11:25am 12:25pm 1:25pm 1:35pm 2:40pm 3:40pm 4:40pm 5:10pm 7:35pm

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CITV ITV News Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show River Monsters Big Star's Little Star Off Their Rockers Octopussy Local News and Weather All the very latest ITV News and Weather Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands The Story of Cats Doctor Thorne ITV News and Weather Rugby Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights Jackpot 247 Nightscreen

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This is BBC Two An Island Parish 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 Heir Hunters Athletics Flog It! The Secret History of My Family Made in Britain Gareth Malone's Great Choir Reunion World's Weirdest Events Tribes, Predators and Me Thirteen The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story Line of Duty Line of Duty

8:00pm John Williams at the BBC 9:00pm Pappano's Classical Voices 10:00pm Darcey Bussell Dances Hollywood 11:30pm I'm So Excited! 12:55am Len Goodman's Dance Band Days 1:55am Bee Gees at the BBC... And Beyond 2:55am Joy of the Bee Gees 3:55am The Story of British Pathe For more than half a century, the film and newsreel company British Pathe documented almost every aspect of everyday life in Britain and around the world. 5:00am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind. More daily from 7.00pm.

7:10am How I Met Your Mother 7:35am How I Met Your Mother 8:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:50am Frasier 9:15am Frasier 9:40am Frasier 10:10am The Big Bang Theory 10:35am The Big Bang Theory 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am Sunday Brunch 2:30pm Formula 1 5:00pm Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 7:00pm Heston's Dinner in Space 8:30pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Great Canal Journeys Timothy West and Prunella Scales embark on more spectacular canal journeys. 10:00pm Indian Summers 11:00pm Gogglebox 12:00am The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

7:00am Milkshake! 10:55am The Fairly Odd Parents 11:30am The Championship 12:30pm Goal Rush 1:00pm Fail Army 1:30pm Star Trek V: The Final Frontier 3:35pm Alvin and the Chipmunks 5:20pm A Cinderella Story 7:05pm Now That's Funny 8:00pm Beaver Las Vegas 9:00pm Penn and Teller: Fool Us in Vegas 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm 5 News 11:50pm Harry Brown 1:35am Tattoo Disasters UK 2:10am Super Casino 4:10am Police Interceptors 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:25am Wildlife SOS Documentary series about the work of dedicated animal lovers who save injured and orphaned wild animals.

The Hot Desk You've Been Framed! Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus Take Me Out The Incredible Hulk Nim's Island Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Liar Liar Ibiza Weekender Family Guy Bordertown Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! The Cleveland Show The Cleveland Show Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Matt Edmondson narrates a funny selection of TV and home video clips featuring Guinness World Records

7:00am On the Buses 7:25am A Touch of Frost 9:15am Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960's. 10:20am Heartbeat 11:20am A Touch of Frost 1:35pm Sparkling Cyanide 3:40pm Inspector Morse Police drama series featuring Colin Dexter's enigmatic chief inspector and his sidekick Sergeant Lewis. 5:55pm Midsomer Murders 7:55pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Carry On Forever 11:00pm Wycliffe 12:05am Private Benjamin 1:05am FYI Daily 1:10am Private Benjamin 2:25am A Touch of Frost 4:05am May the Best House Win 4:55am May the Best House Win 5:50am On the Buses

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Hogan's Heroes Ax Men Ax Men Ax Men The Sweeney The Sweeney Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Appaloosa FYI Daily The Appaloosa Table Tennis Storage Wars Storage Wars The Classic Car Show Rugby Highlights U.S. Marshals FYI Daily U.S. Marshals Child's Play 3 FYI Daily Child's Play 3 Ax Men Hogan's Heroes ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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Godzilla Godzilla Armageddon The Poseidon Adventure Poseidon Godzilla Cloverfield Armageddon The Poseidon Adventure

Son of the Mask You've Got Mail Get Hard Superbad Zootropolis: Special The Waterboy Splash Mrs. Doubtfire Get Hard Superbad The Opposite Sex Idiocracy Mr Woodcock Son of the Mask

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Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Hollyoaks Omnibus Couples Come Dine with Me Couples Come Dine with Me Hairspray Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs 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. Tattoo Fixers Tattoo Fixers

7:00am The Age of Adaline 9:00am The Salvation 10:45am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 11:15am Lost and Found 1:00pm Search Party 2:45pm The Age of Adaline 4:45pm Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 5:15pm Spooks: The Greater Good 7:15pm Lost and Found 9:00pm Spooks: The Greater Good 11:00pm The Salvation Mads Mikkelsen's immigrant gunslinger incurs the wrath of a sadistic gang leader. 12:45am Search Party Two friends hit the road when a wedding gone wrong leaves their pal stranded in Mexico. 2:30am Monster Hunter 4:15am Lost and Found

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Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Live Ford Super Sunday Live Ford Super Sunday Sky Sports Originals Football Ronaldo: Real Madrid's Greatest Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Football League Goals Sky Sports Originals Ford Football Special The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Ford Football Special

7:00am CWC Classics 8:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 9:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 10:00am Live T20 Cricket World Cup:Sav TBA 2:30pm Live ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 7:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 8:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 9:00pm Live Tennis: Indian Wells Masters 11:30pm Sporting Heroes 12:30am Sporting Greats 1:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 2:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 3:00am CWC Classics 4:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 5:00am ICC World T20 Highlights

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Think Tank 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 Fake Britain 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm New Tricks 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Cuckoo 12:15am Have I Got Old News for You 12:45am Live at the Apollo

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 Judge Rinder 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

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Heir Hunters Show Me the Monet Caught Red Handed Emergency Rescue Down Under Gardeners World Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Coast Athletics The Doctor Blake Mysteries Britain's Lost Routes with Griff Rhys Jones The Best Dishes Ever Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip Antiques Road Trip Eggheads Too Much TV This Farming Life University Challenge Island Parish Shetland The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story QI XL Newsnight Weather

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 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Funniest Ever 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!

5:00am This is BBC Four 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Pagans and Pilgrims: Britain's Holiest Places 9:00pm Digging for Britain 10:00pm The Art of Scandinavia 11:00pm Horizon 12:00am Darcey Bussell Dances Hollywood 1:30am Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos with Margaret Mountford 2:30am Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns 3:30am The Art of Scandinavia 4:30am Britain on Film In 1959, Britain's biggest cinema company, the Rank Organisation, decided to replace its newsreels with a series of short, quirky, topical documentaries that examined all aspects of life in Britain. 5:00am This is BBC Four

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Movies Now 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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9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:00am Car S.O.S 12:00pm Shipping Wars 12:30pm 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 The Food Chain 10:00pm Royal Navy School 11:00pm Fresh Meat 11:50pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:50am 24 Hours in A and E

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Movies Now Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Storage Wars Pawn Stars The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Sweeney The Professionals Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Motogp Highlights Coogan's Bluff FYI Daily Coogan's Bluff Bundesliga Rugby Highlights Unleashed FYI Daily Unleashed

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Police Interceptors 5 News Home and Away Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: New Orleans The Boy Next Door 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Weather Terror Police Interceptors Action-packed observational documentary series following police response teams in Durham and Cleveland. The Tube: Going Underground Gotham Person of Interest Person of Interest True Crimes: The First 72 Hours Super Casino

Seve the Movie Behind Enemy Lines Last Knights Batman Begins Lucy Behind Enemy Lines Last Knights Batman Begins Lucy Commando The Top Ten Show 2016

Coneheads Revenge for Jolly! Patch Adams Lovesick Tammy The 40 Year Old Virgin Nine Months Balls of Fury Tammy The 40 Year Old Virgin My Man is a Loser Kid Cannabis

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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 Scheiffer Bates: I Con Rude Tube

7:00am The Age of Adaline 9:00am Search Party 10:45am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 11:15am Lost and Found 1:00pm The Salvation 2:45pm The Age of Adaline 4:45pm Spooks: The Greater Good 6:45pm Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 7:15pm Lost and Found 9:00pm Spooks: The Greater Good 11:00pm The Salvation Mads Mikkelsen's immigrant gunslinger incurs the wrath of a sadistic gang leader. 12:45am Search Party 2:30am Monster Hunter 4:15am Lost and Found Two brothers sent to spend the summer on a remote island embark on a thrilling treasure hunt to recover their family's lost fortune.

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10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Think Tank 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 The A Word 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm The Battle for Christianity 12:45am Shop Well for Less

9:30am Great British Railway Journeys 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:05pm The Super League Show 2:50pm Portillo's State Secrets 3:20pm The Doctor Blake Mysteries 4:15pm Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones 5:15pm The Best Dishes Ever 5:45pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 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 11:00pm Scrappers 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Pagans and Pilgrims: Britain's Holiest Places 9:00pm Flying Scotsman 9:30pm The Brecon Beacons with Iolo Williams 10:00pm The Beginning and End of the Universe 11:00pm Louis Theroux 12:00am Indian Hill Railways Series looking at the little trains that have climbed through the Indian clouds for a hundred years. 1:00am The Story of British Pathe 2:00am How to Get Ahead: At Medieval Court 3:00am Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies 4:00am The Beginning and End of the Universe 5:00am This is BBC Four

9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 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 Exposure 12:45am Davina Mccall: Life at the Extreme

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm 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 The Fast and the Furious 12:10am Family Guy

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Movies Now 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 Midsomer Murders A Touch of Frost Noah's Ark Where the Heart is ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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7:00am Countdown 7:45am The Goldbergs 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 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 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 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 10:00pm One Born Every Minute 11:00pm First Dates 12:05am Million Pound Jewellers

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Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals Action-packed drama series about two criminal-intelligence agents. The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase Pawn Stars Snooker Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place. Storage Wars Motogp Highlights Snooker Tin Cup FYI Daily Tin Cup The Sweeney ITV4 Nightscreen

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 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Home and Away Neighbours NCIS The Wrong Woman 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Police Interceptors Britain's Horror Homes Benefits by the Sea: Jaywick Best of Bad TV: When Comedy Shows Go Wrong Penn and Teller: Fool Us in Vegas Gypsies on Benefits and Proud Tattoo Disasters: UK Super Casino

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Battle of the Bulge Chaos Fury American Sniper K-19: The Widowmaker Alien: Resurrection Fury American Sniper Blade Battle of the Bulge

7:00am The Age of Adaline 9:00am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 9:30am Search Party 11:15am Lost and Found 1:00pm The Age of Adaline 3:00pm Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 3:30pm Spooks: The Greater Good 5:30pm The Salvation 7:15pm Lost and Found 9:00pm Spooks: The Greater Good 11:00pm The Salvation 12:45am Search Party 2:30am Monster Hunter An evil force is unleashed on an isolated town when a logging company sets up shop in the neighbouring woods.

3:45pm The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear 5:15pm The Cable Guy 6:55pm Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 9:00pm The Inbetweeners 2 10:45pm The Devil Wears Prada 12:40am The Hooligan Factory

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

TUESDAY TV

10:00am Barclays Premier League Review 11:00am BPL Legends 11:30am BPL Legends 12:00pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 1:00pm Premier League 100 Club 2:00pm Barclays Premier League Review 3:00pm The Premier League Years 5:00pm Barclays Premier League Review 6:00pm Super League Fulltime 6:30pm Premier League 100 Club 7:00pm Premier League 7:30pm Barclays Premier League Review 8:30pm Premier League 10:00pm Barclays Premier League Review 11:00pm La Liga World 2015 11:30pm Barcelona's 3 Kings 12:00am The Premier League Years

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10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Think Tank 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 MasterChef 10:00pm Panorama 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm A Question of Sport 12:15am Would I Lie to You? 12:45am Wedding Daze 2:15am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:45am Dirk Bogarde Talking Pictures 8:30am Caught Red Handed 9:00am Emergency Rescue Down Under 9:30am Great British Menu 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 12:30pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:10pm Lifeline 2:20pm The Chef's Protege 2:50pm Portillo's State Secrets 3:20pm The Doctor Blake Mysteries 4:15pm Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones 5:15pm The Best Dishes Ever 5:45pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Too Much TV 8:00pm This Farming Life 9:00pm Horizon 10:00pm Employable Me 11:00pm Live From the BBC 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Inside Obama's White House

9:00pm Hidden Kingdoms Series following the dynamic and dramatic lives of nature's smallest creatures, telling their unique stories from their own perspectives. 10:00pm Chef v Science: The Ultimate Kitchen Challenge 11:30pm Hurricanes and Heatwaves: The Highs and Lows of British Weather 12:30am Hidden Kingdoms 1:30am Time Shift 2:30am Dreaming the Impossible: Unbuilt Britain 3:30am Visions of the Valleys 4:30am Britain on Film Documentary looking back at 1960s documentary Look at Life as it chronicles the changing face of British society, industry and culture.

10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 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 Drama about a charismatic, charming clergyman who turns detective when one of his parishioners dies. 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm Bear Grylls: Mission Survive 12:40am On the Road with Richard Wilson

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am You've Been Framed and Famous! 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Funniest Ever You've Been Framed 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Funniest Ever You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Break-Up 12:10am Family Guy12:40am Family Guy

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MARIANO RAJOY: His vocabulary had an aroma of mothballs no longer appreciated even inside his own party.

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Plain speaking RAJOY’S investiture speak was practically unintelligible to the under-60s

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ACTING President Mariano Rajoy’s vocabulary in his investiture speeches was practically unintelligible to the under-60s. The young speak a different language and Rajoy’s vocabulary had an aroma of mothballs no longer appreciated even inside his own party. According to Metroscopia’s post-investiture poll, 47 per cent of Partido Popular voters believe that Rajoy’s day is over at the head of the party. So, doubtless, do the party decision-makers, who hesitate to spell out what is now obvious to everyone except Rajoy. Kiko Jimenez / Shutterstock.com

PODEMOS has external problems. Fifty per cent of Podemos voters disapproved of Pablo Iglesias’ refusal to at least abstain during Pedro Sanchez’s second investiture vote. If called to vote in another election, the countless Podemos supporters who have been poached from the PSOE might find it hard to forgive Iglesias for short-circuiting the opportunity of evicting Rajoy.

Out of order PODEMOS has internal problems too, that could turn out to require surgery. Nine party highrankers resigned in Madrid and others are jockeying for power in the Basque Region, La Rioja, Galicia and Cantabria. If the nomenclature - dare we label them with that old Soviet term

for the political caste? - are proving unruly, Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias has an even greater problem with Ada Colau. The mayor of Barcelona has plans for her own party outside the Podemos structure, and would presumably scoop up Podemos votes in Cataluña. If Iglesias wants a second general election, as he appeared to demonstrate by rejecting all PSOE and CS inducements to dialogue, he’d better get his troops in line.

Miles apart WHEN referring to Pablo Iglesias in the media, PSOE commentators have taken to calling him Pablo Manuel Iglesias to differentiate between him and the Pablo Iglesias who founded the PSOE in 1879. This self-taught printer lacked the Podemos leader’s academic background, but his aspirations and hopes were for others. The same cannot be said of Iglesias, whose crocodile smile does not mask his ambition for personal power.

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The old believe everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young know everything.” Oscar Wilde

in history 37, The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius’ will and proclaims Caligula emperor. 1413, Henry IV of England is succeed by his son Henry V. 1556, Thomas Cranmer, the Archbishop of Canterbury, is burned at the stake at Oxford. 1657, France and England form an alliance against Spain. 1702, On the death of William III of Orange, Anne Stuart, succeeds to the throne of England. 1776, British forces evacuate from Boston to Nova Scotia. 1891, The British steamer Utopia sinks off the coast of Gibraltar. 1913, Greek King George I is killed by an assassin. Constantine I is to succeed. 1918, The Germans launch the ‘Michael’ offensive, remembered as the First Battle of the Somme. 1922, Mahatma Gandhi is sentenced to six years in prison for civil disobedience in India. 1930, Mob boss Al Capone is released from jail. 1932, The German dirigible, Graf Zepplin, makes the first flight to South America. 1935, Persia is renamed Iran. 1959, The 14th Dalai Lama flees Tibet and goes to India. 1963, Alcatraz Island, the federal penitentiary in San Francisco Bay, California, closes. 1986, Buckingham Palace announces the engagement of Prince Andrew to Sarah Ferguson.

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CALPE CALPE ALTEA ALTEA BENIDORM BENIDORM

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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 (MANTIS) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

CARTEL DESIRE DUPLEX JUMBLE MANTIS (10) METEOR NEEDLE NUANCE ORACLE PIGEON

THE remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener (portrayed by Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) and Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina), directed by Academy Award winner Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech and Les Misérables). Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s ground-breaking journey as a transgender pioneer.

Fernando Torres, Footballer, March 20 Striker known as El Niño, he became one of the first ever players to win the Champions League, Europa League, World Cup and European League championships; played for Liverpool from 2007 to 2011 before joining Chelsea.

• Kurt Russell, Actor, March 17, 65 Long term partner of Goldie Hawn, and child star who became an actor in action films and comedies, such as Escape From New York, The Thing, and Vanilla Sky. He also played roles in Forrest Gump, Tequila Sunrise, The Thing, and Furious 7. • Charley Pride, Country Singer, March 18, 78 American country singer who is responsible for over 30 number 1 singles, including ‘All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)’ and ‘I’m Just Me.’ • Bruce Willis, Actor, March 19, 61 Movie star who won the People’s Choice Award for his role in the 1999 suspense film The Sixth Sense. His other well-known films include the Die Hard series, Pulp Fiction, and Sin City. • Timothy Dalton, Actor, March 21, 72 He played James Bond in the 1987 film, The Living Daylights, and in the 1989 film, Licence to Kill. His other major role took place in The Tourist, a film that grossed over €270 million. • Andrew Lloyd Webber, Composer, March 22, 68 Legendary showman and musical theatre impresario, known for ‘Cats,’ ‘The Phantom of the Opera,’ and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar.’ He was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and is a fellow of the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.

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1 Cheery 2 Diaper 3 Gyrate 4 Cactus 5 Detent 6 Corral 7 Italic 8 Linear 9 Titian 10 Annual 11 Loaves 12 Allied 13 Bluish 14 Pander 15 Menial 16 Behest 17 Entire 18 Member 19 Teethe

YOUR STARS ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Awkward situations usually bring out the best in you and this week proves that. In the longer term, you will be grateful to those making things difficult now. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Get out in the fresh air as much as possible and be kind to your body. You may have neglected yourself because you have been such a busy bee of late. What about a trip to the seaside or a walk in the hills? Maybe a trip to the local cocktail bar is more your style! Whatever puts a spring in your step will be good. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) A fleeting meeting stirs feelings that you thought were dead. This could be good if it reminds you of how life can be, or bad if it makes you think of missed opportunities. It is never too late to make a fresh start. Why not go on that painting holiday or stamp-collecting weekend? Pole dancing anyone? CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Someone really has rattled your tree, but try to refrain from throwing coconuts on their head. It is much more effective to be charming and get them confused. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Are you feeling that you have been dealt

PISCES

(February 20 - March 20)

Are things going swimmingly? Good. Maybe you had forgotten how to have real fun. Remember when you were a child? Life was so simple. Relax and be that child again. If some old fogey accuses you of being silly, feel sorry for them. a rough hand? Consider this: there are some who are not dealt a hand at all. Many are missing those few cards that mean they are never really in with a chance. Instead of lurking on the shady side, walk out into the sun. You will soon see the bright side. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) A chance remark opens a can of worms. Trying to get them back in could turn out to be very messy. We all open our mouth and put our foot in it sometime. However, overreacting won't help. You will need help with something this week. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Someone who is usually quite the opposite to you will surprise with an offer. Although you are naturally suspicious, give them the benefit of the doubt. Leopards do not change their spots but they are capable of behaving for the bigger good. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) An intimate meeting is less exciting than

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anticipated. This should not bother you because time could yet change that. You need to be in the right place at the right time, so don't give up hope, just have a little patience. A change of plans will be more beneficial than irksome, at least in the longer term. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) While counting your pennies, also count your blessings. Money can be a big problem or merely an irritation but the lack of it must be kept in perspective. You are right to think twice about accepting something that seems to be for nothing.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) The goat in you is keen to find pastures new. It isn't a nibble that is needed at the moment, but a feast. Accepting anything less would be a mistake because someone is watching your reaction to an offer. If you feel unsure of your worth, then ask a few trusted friends. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Don't allow an open-ended offer to muddle your mind. There is no need for an immediate decision and this may be too soon for a positive move. A sense of urgency may be put down to practical reasons when, in fact, it is no such thing. A feeling of insecurity is more likely to be the trigger to uncertainty.

ST PATRICK’S DAY 1. Founded in 1936, what is the name of the national flag carrier airline of Ireland? 2. How many times has Ireland won the Eurovision Song Contest? 3. Located in County Kerry, what are Carrauntoohil, Beenkeragh and Caher? 4. What was the Roman/Classical Latin name for the island of Ireland? 5. What was the title of the 1972 Wings’ single that was banned by the BBC, Radio Luxembourg and the Independent Television Authority? 6. Which Dublin-born professional golfer has won three major championships: The Open Championship in 2007 and 2008 and the PGA Championship, also in 2008? 7. Which famous racehorse was kidnapped from the Ballymany Stud, near The Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare by masked gunmen on February 8, 1983 and was never seen again? 8. Which is the largest and southernmost county in Ireland? 9. Who served as the seventh, and first female, president of Ireland from 1990 to 1997? 10. With which branch of the performing arts would you principally associate Dame Ninette de Valois, who was born near the town of Blessington, County Wicklow on June 6, 1898 and christened Edris Stannus? Answers 1. AER LINGUS, 2. SEVEN (1970, 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1996), 3. The highest PEAKS/MOUNTAINS in Ireland, 4. HIBERNIA, 5. GIVE IRELAND BACK TO THE IRISH, 6. PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON, 7. SHERGAR, 8. CORK, 9. MARY ROBINSON, 10. BALLET/DANCE

Nonagram 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 D) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET: • Average: 5 • Good: 6 • Very good: 9 • Excellent: 12

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION agar amir aria carp cart crag cram girt gram grim grip grit marc mart pair para part pram prat prig prim raga ramp rapt rata tarp tram trap trig trim trip acari apart atria atrip carat carpi cigar cramp crimp maria prima raita tapir tiara tramp agaric amrita armpit impart tarmac tragic PRAGMATIC

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Across:

Across 1 Stands up to corrupt sisters (7) 4 Obscure second class king (5) 7 Vessel from Riga or Tallin (5) 9 Ring around after tea is a disappointment (7) 10 Stark true sea setting (7) 11 A lighter shove (5) 12 Needs rebuilding, being compact (5) 14 Started back in the drainage business (5) 19 Exchange employment (5) 21 Credit a score (7) 23 Daft ideas to get hangers-on (7) 24 Ham in Home Counties is a disgrace (5) 25 Vegetable discovered in packages we delivered (5) 26 Doubt American party leader is in a religious cult (7) Down 1 President George in new arena (6) 2 Pole is put at risk (5) 3 Small bag of cash excited alien (6) 4 Wander after a bighead to the prickly shrub (7) 5 Cyber-terrorist admits slip-up (5) 6 A flipping tenner for curdle milk (6) 8 Is roe is cooked for her? (5) 13 Let sire become unprofitable (7) 15 Girl from German-Italian background (5) 16 Figures losing key reputation (6)

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1 Lesson, 4 Habits, 9 Glade, 10 Anemone, 11 Operates, 12 Ease, 14 Stable, 16 Census, 19 Scat, 20 Valencia, 23 Agitate, 24 Apart, 25 Seemed, 26 Better. Down: 1 Legions, 2 Scale, 3 Operable, 5 Aden, 6 Isobars, 7 Suede, 8 Cameo, 13 Generate, 15 Avarice, 17 Scatter, 18 Camel, 19 Snaps, 21 Craft, 22 Mate.

QUICK Across:

17 Services for the general public (6) 18 Take off rested replacement (6) 20 Saw a US Democrat grow old (5) 22 Scots change prices (5) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents J and 14 represents H, so fill in J every time the figure 2 appears and H every time the figure 14 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.

Across 1 Serpents (6) 4 Red or green fruits (6) 9 Keen (5) 10 Depository (7) 11 Slide (4) 12 Cellar (8) 13 Deceitful (5) 15 Fox’s tail (5) 18 Cherished desire (8) 21 Containers (4) 24 Real (7) 25 Apart from (5) 26 Leave a post voluntarily (6) 27 Association of teams (6) Down 1 Outbuildings (5)

2 Irritatedly (7) 3 Gain income (4) 5 Early settler (7) 6 Depart (5) 7 Candies (6) 8 Largest continent (4) 12/15 Famous London clock tower and bell (3,3) 14 Not any thing (7) 15 See 12 16 Apportioning (7) 17 Peril (6) 19 Stoops (5) 20 Do what one is told (4) 22 View (5) 23 Sport of any kind (4)

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

1 Scruff, 4 Parted, 7 Enjoyable, 9 Inns, 10 Exit, 11 Cruel, 13 Errors, 14 Richer, 15 Speech, 17 Stings, 19 Keeps, 20 Omit, 22 Hero, 23 Completed, 24 Raised, 25 Dreams. Down: 1 Shrine, 2 Urns, 3 Floors, 4 Prayer, 5 Rule, 6 Doctor, 7 Energetic, 8 Exchanged, 11 Crack, 12 Lifts, 15 Slower, 16 Helped, 17 Spread, 18 Shouts, 21 Toys, 22 Here.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Throat, 3 Knot, 7 Yes, 9 Delgado, 10 Tenedores, 13 Cosecha, 14 Tia, 15 Tuna, 16 Harina. Down: 1 Toys, 2 Audience, 4 Nearest, 5 Tool, 6 Almohada, 8 Stepson, 11 Scot, 12 Taza.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Vapor (de agua) (5) 4 Cangrejos (de mar) (5) 7 To be born (5) 8 Cream (for face, shoes etc) (5) 9 Hielo (3) 10 Gota (de líquido) (4) 11 Route (4) 13 Gold (metal,

commodity, currency) (3) 15 Carreteras (5) 16 Long (dress, hair) (5) 17 Proyectos (5) 18 Sleep (5) Down 1 Arena (tierra) (4) 2 Scarlet (9) 3 Butterflies (insects) (9)

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HOLY WEEK in Spain is one of the most important celebrations of the year. It is a religious commemoration for which an enormous range of artistic wealth has been created. The passion of Christ is celebrated intensely throughout the Spanish territory but it is in Andalucia where it takes on a greater meaning. Here are 10 things you should know about Holy Week: 1. The images on the streets The main attraction of Holy Week in Spain is the processions. The images kept by the churches during the year are taken out on a tour, mounted on beautiful floats and accompanied by attractive floral embellishments. Images of Virgins, Christ, crucifixions or Nazarenos, among others, represent the Passion and death of Jesus of Nazareth. 2. ‘Mantilla’ women One of the most widely-seen figures in Holy Week is that of women who wear mantillas during the procession, a traditional Spanish veil which is most-often used on the days of the Passion of Christ to show mourning and pain. A black dress, a sign of respect, is accompanied by a mantilla of the same colour. It consists of a kind of high comb called a peineta which is covered with a lace veil. 3. Nazarenos Nazarenos are adherents of different religious brotherhoods that accompany their images in procession. Their outfit is none other than a robe and cape accompanied by a capirote, a type of conical hat that, in most cases, covers the face. Also known as penitents, they are responsible walking in front of the images holding candles and incense. 4. The saeta Undoubtedly one of the most significant cultural events of Holy Week is the singing of saetas to images that are being paraded. This is a type of traditional religious singing which takes place during these days of Passion and resembles flamenco. The saetero has to have a strong

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dressing as Romans and others as Jews in the streets. The arrest, trial, scourging, the carrying of the cross and the crucifixion are some of the biblical episodes that take in the street scene.

5. Wax and the smell of incense One of the features which tell us that we are in Holy Week in Spain is the smell of incense and wax residue on the streets. Smaller children especially enjoy this time of year and, during the procession, it is very common to see them walking behind the Nazarenos collecting the falling melted wax, pushing it into large balls.

8. The candle Churches also have an important role within the Spanish Holy Week, especially on Holy Thursday night. This is the moment when ‘the candle’ is lit for the Lord. This is a special wake where the faithful accompany the image of Christ overnight in the temple. During this time there is silence, interrupted only slightly by the murmur of prayers.

6. The bands Every float and procession includes its own musical accompaniment. Throughout the year, bands rehearse the traditional Holy Week melodies giving them a sad sound. Trumpets and drums are the instruments most commonly used. This is very important for all of the processions except those known as ‘silent.’ On those, you will only hear the Nazarenos’ footsteps and the noise of moving floats. They are very solemn processions which demand great respect. 7. Performances Processions are not the only cultural and religious event that takes place during Holy Week. The Passion and death of Christ are also often acted out with some

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9. The vigil The Spanish Holy Week is accompanied by another series of demonstrations and religious customs. One is that of the ‘vigil,’ which consists of abstaining from eating meat on Good Friday as a sign of respect for the death of Jesus on the cross. 10. Sweets Easter is closely linked to the preparation of pastries which are different from the rest of the year. Torrijas are one of these traditional sweets, made with toast soaked in milk and honey, dipped in egg and fried. Petiños and buñuelos can be found in every house. If you come to Spain during Holy Week, you simply must try these great-tasting snacks.

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DRUG TAKING: Cannot be the only answer. THE World Health Organisa tion (WHO) has said the increase in the number of young

people being prescribed antidepressants is ‘concerning.’ Research has shown the number of children being given the drugs, increased by more than 50 per cent between 2005 and 2012. Usage in Britain fell in 2004 following a warning that antidepressants could lead to suicidal behaviour in young people. Now a study suggests there has been a resurgence in the UK as well as in the US and across Europe. The study looked at antidepressant use in children and teenagers from at least five western countries. It showed a 54 per cent increase in the number of young adults prescribed antidepressants in the UK, 49 per cent in Germany and 26 per cent in the US. Doctors have blamed the waiting lists for psychological therapies, drugs sometimes being the only option GPs have available to help and support patients.

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. Dear Doctor, For a while now I’ve noticed my hands are shaking quite a lot and am worried. I’m a 62-year-old woman and I had never had this problem before. Why could it be? There are many possible causes of shaky hands including from vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies, joint or nerve problems, depression or anxiety, etc. It’s hard to pinpoint a cause as many illnesses can cause your hands to shake. Could it be something serious? That depends on the cause but it could be a sign of something serious, therefore it should be checked out, especially if other symptoms appear which could help pinpoint the cause. Should I see my doctor, or is it just a normal part of aging? You should see your doctor, who should give you a

complete check-up including blood tests and, depending on other symptoms and how your condition progresses may decide further tests are necessary to make a diagnosis. Is there anything I can do to improve it myself? That will depend on the cause. Generally it is due to a vitamin or iron deficiency, meaning usually a correct diet and supplements can help improve the problem. However sometimes it can be more complicated. Will I need medication? This also depends on the underlying cause. Some illnesses which cause shaky hands require medication to help reduce or eliminate this and other symptoms.

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Good news for hayfever sufferers THIS spring is expected to have l ower pol l en l evel s than normal due to the lack of rain and constant changes in climate, with warm and cold periods. Head of the Clinical Management Unit of Allergies of the Regional Hospital of Malaga, Maria Jose Torres, said they were not expected to have much pollen ‘unless it starts raining,’ although it was possible there may be some ‘isolated cases.’ The hay fever and allergi es per i od begi ns wi t h spring when temperatures r i se. However, t hi s year, due to the changes in climate and warmer than normal winter, Torres admits: ‘It is difficult to know when the period of allergies will start.’ Keep your handkerchieves at the ready.

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Abstract pieces on show in Calpe PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition by American photographer By Keith Baker A PHOTOGRAPHIC exhibition by American photographer Mike Wilkerson has opened in Calpe at the Artesano gallery and cafe. His unique abstract pieces are all mounted on aluminium. Born in Los Angeles, California, in 1967, Mike has lived in a variety of beauti-

ful places including Hawaii, Seattle, California, Italy, Sweden and Spain. Each of these locations has inspired his photography a great deal. For the last 18 years he has lived in Europe. He originally moved from California to Padova, Italy in 1997 to study as an exchange student in his third year of college. After completing a degree in Italian

Cultural studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, he returned again to Italy where he lived and worked as a teacher and writer for an additional two years in Rome. While studying in Italy, he also met his partner. In 2001, he moved to Stockholm, Sweden, her birthplace, where they lived for the next 10 years. They now have two children. In Sweden, Michael also began and completed studies at the Scandinavian College of Chiropractic. In 2011, the family relocated to Spain. Michael now lives and works in Javea, where he continues to help people to improve their quality of life through chiropractic care. Artesano is located on Ctra Moraira-Calpe 16a, Edificio Kristal-Mar, Moraira.

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Winter sale in Calpe THE SPA Charity shop in Calpe is currently holding its winter sale with many bargains in store. The shop, raising money for the Sociedad Protectora de Animales, is one of the oldest charity shops in the area, and has been welcoming customers for over 25 years. All proceeds go towards the care and rehoming of the animals of Calpe. They have clothing, shoes, books and household goods all at reasonable prices. For those who have not yet found them, the shop is situated on the lower ground floor of Edificio Perlamar, the next building up from the Sol y Mar Hotel/Supermarket on the Gabriel Miro, Calpe.

Theatre production JAVEA PLAYERS’ production of Steel Magnolias, directed by Roger Brown, plays at the Javea Players’ Studio Theatre in Javea’s Old Town from Monday April 11 to Saturday April 16. Curtain-up is at 8pm. Tickets are now on sale priced €8 and are available from the box office on 965 794 937 and at boxofficejp@gmail.com. A pre-theatre dinner is also available at La Cocina. Served from 6pm, prices are €16 for two courses, or €19 for three, including a half bottle of wine. To book, call 965 795 140.

Abseil for local charity THE charity Giving4Giving invites you to join them for a charity abseil at 10.30am on Sunday April 24 near Orcheta. Funds raised will go to Aspanion, a charity for babies and children with cancer. Following the abseil there will be a charity luncheon at the Mollie Dos restaurant in Finestrat village. It’s a three course affair for €12, with great entertainment, raffles and auctions, and is sure to be a fun day. It is possible to do both or either to help raise funds for Aspanion. For more details, call Kris on 678 437 055. Sponsorship forms are available for the Giving4Giving shops in La Nucia and Altea. Minimum age 10 years. Families and friends welcome.

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U3A talk on Gaudi THE Moraira-Teulada U3A will meet for their Monthly General Meeting on Monday, April 4. The venue is Salon SL, Avenida Mediterraneo, Teulada. The doors open at 9.30am, and the formal meeting starts at 10.30am. The speaker this month is Peter Atkinson whose talk will be on the life and work of the Catalan Architect, Antoni Gaudi (18521926), who was responsible for much of the Art Nouveaux (or Modernist) architecture in Barcelona, most notably residences such as Casa Batilo and Casa Mila for the wealthy industrialist, together with Park Guell (and other projects for the same client) and, of course, his masterwork, still unfinished, the Sagrada Familia church. Existing members who have not renewed their membership will now have to pay the full fee of €10. New members who wish to join can do so 9.30am to 10.30am (application forms from their website).

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Half-price sale LARGE amount of winter clothing By Keith Baker THE Calpe and Benissa Lions have a large winter clothing stock at their charity shop which will be sold at half the ticketed price between March 21 and April 7. The shop will be closed on April 8 and 9 for restocking of summer items and will open again on April 11. The charity shop has raised around €40,000 since it opened in December 2014 all of which goes towards good causes. All volunteers offer their help at the shop without being reimbursed for expenses or their time and the Lions

themselves put a great deal of effort and time into events for some excellent causes. This year they are looking to recruit new members. If you think you are the type of person that would like to help and also benefit from being involved in all the social activities the Lions have to offer then you can go along to a meeting to see what they do. For more information please contact Keith Littlewood (Vice President) on 657 684 094 or email keith.little wood@blacktowerfm.com or President Bob Sydney on 636 695 569 or email at elaine andbobinspain@gmail.com.

Puig Campana conquered IN excess of £800 raised for Cancer Research UK By Keith Baker AS reported in EWN in February, serial fundraisers Rob & Debbie Frost kept their word and walked up Puig Campana on Friday, March 11, and in doing so raised in excess of £800 for Cancer Research UK. They were collected from their hotel at 8.15am, and started the walk at around 9am. It took them three hours 40 minutes to reach the summit. Once there they listened to a playlist of favourite songs they had compiled with their friends and family, including contributions from Debbie’s Dad, who had died a few weeks earlier. They then made the walk back down, which took them three hours. No chocolate was consumed on the adventure! Both said it was a bit more than a walk in the park, but they enjoyed it. Next year Rob and Debbie will be celebrating 30 years of marriage. Although they have no firm plans as yet, it’s highly likely that their ability to combine innovative projects with fundraising will result in something special.

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Working together TWO Campello based groups made a presentation on Saturday of cheques valued at €400 each to two very worthwhile local charities. Representatives of the two charities -MABS, a Cancer Support Charity active along the Costa Blanca and The Children of EMAUS, a charity supporting Children’s homes from Calpe-Relleu, were in attendance to receive the donations from the Castalla and Campello Walkers, a locally based Mountain Walking Group (www.castallawalk ers.weebly.com) and Bilingue El Campello, (www.bilingue campello.weebly.com) a new group promoting better integration between English and Spanish speaking people through language learning and sharing of one another’s culture and history. The monies were raised through raffles, t-shirt sales and adhoc donations and represent, in the case of the Walkers’ group, a continuation of their fundraising efforts and in the case of the latter, what they hope will be the first of many such efforts.

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THIS winter has been amazing. Hardly any rain or cold winds to burn succulent flowers on the rockery, so plenty of sunny days to work, siesta, eat and entertain friends. Yesterday was the anniversary of the devastating frosts and freezing winds of March 5 in 2005, when gardens suffered from the Pyrenees to Gibraltar, while people and pets cocooned themselves indoors for a week. Our pond froze for 10 days and many local orange groves and 1,000year-old olive trees were wiped out, where the wind-chill factor was reported as minus 40 degrees centigrade one night. Luckily there has been no sign of another such disaster for gardens, and the 2005 experience has not happened since the 1950’s. Since then many new houses have been built and the population has become a third expatriate, but is now drifting downwards as Brits return to the delights of Brexit Britain, and a winter guaranteed to be largely indoors except for building

SPRING VEGETABLES: Came early this year. up the line of sandbags to prevent yet more days of potential flooding. But getting back to the Spanish gardens. It is time to get out or draw back the glass panels of the covered terrace to enjoy the unpolluted air and hear the bird song and croaking of frogs, both of which started early this year, the tadpoles being at least a month old already. The only negative is that the pond has had to be protected, as a hungry heron started to come and poach fish a month ear-

ly because all local rivers and lakes are almost dried up and fishless. With the winter ‘cut-back’ finished early, one can now wander doing a final leaf and weed clearance, enjoy the daily increasing display of flowering bulbs, succulents and early flowering perennials, shrubs and trees and check which of the new bird boxes have become occupied. In the aviary that envelopes most of an apricot tree, the various species of birds are actively mat-

ing and nesting. As shown in today’s photo, of a part of my Slow Food style, zero kilometre (in fact it’s zero metre) vegetable supply in builders buckets, the spring salad vegetables are flourishing. Indeed it is impossible to eat all while at its best, so two young Flemish giant rabbits are enjoying extra titbits to their natural herb diet of hay and alfalfa. Fortunately the wild boar that dig nightly at the edge of the urbanisations and village don’t include dandelions and wild chicory in their diet. With such a warm spring it’s also been possible to safely build up early tans and vitamin D reserves without resorting to tinted creams or artificial vitamin supplements. If you are interested in knowing what other natural vitamins or vitamin boosters lurk in your garden, or could do with spring plantings, think about obtaining a copy of ‘Living well from our garden Mediterranean style’ from Amazon or The Book Depository. By the way, if garden, social or health related clubs would like a talk on this subject, there are dates free in the diary. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com

Beware of scale insects THEY may not be as bad as pine processionary caterpillars, but scale insects are no laughing matter. They look like small cotton buds and can commonly be seen stuck to the sides of plants. They are parasites, sucking the sap out of any plant that they choose as their unfortunate victim. They can be frustratingly difficult to get rid of, because their waxy covering is an effective protection against many insecticides.

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POMEGRANATES are sweetly succulent treats that also happen to be jam-packed with disease-fighting antioxidants. Many parts of Spain have ideal geographical conditions for the cultivation of these little red treasures, which have been part of the Mediterranean diet for centuries, as they thrive in arid landscapes and need limited care. If you want pomegranates to be a part of your garden, the ideal time to plant them is between February and March. A fully grown pomegranate tree is on average about four metres tall and they should be placed several metres apart. Between April and September, water the trees twice monthly and begin to harvest them in October. You’ll have plenty of tasty pomegranates to last you through those cold winter months!

PARADISE: It’s for sharing. By Matthew Elliott THOU shalt go forth and multiply, everything, except the weeds, and the cacti. In fact come to think of it, just behave and be beautiful. Gardening can be a tough business but there are some simple steps you can always follow for the right results. Thou shalt prune. Pruning

every single day might seem like the realm of the obsessive but if its trim and tidy you’re looking for, those handy little tools will get the job done. Thou shalt treat your garden with respect. Most experienced gardens will be firmly aware that proper care and attention are fundamental to bountiful growth, but many

newcomers need gentle reminding. Thou shalt resist temptation. Curb your enthusiasm, especially when spring shuffles in properly and you’ve the urge to get out and about. Don’t sow too early courtesy of one great weekend, remember the soil itself should warm up first. Thou shalt watch your wa-

ter. Wasted water is expensive, can kill seedlings, make your garden a mess, and contributes to environmental decline. Thou shalt share your harvest. If you follow these basic gardening tips you’ll likely be left with a bumper harvest, share it with friends and neighbours and earn yourself some extra brownie points.

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BEETROOTS: A delicious addition. BEETS are from the same family as spinach and Swiss chard, and once upon a time were called ‘blood turnips’ because of their sticky red juice. But don’t let that deter you, as they are also extremely healthy and hardy vegetables, that would make a welcome addition to any vegetable garden. Although red beets are probably the most famous,

they actually come in many colours, including white, orange and golden. There are also specific varieties of beets called mangel beets that you can feed to your animals, if you live on a farm or keep livestock. These mangel beets are beastly things with huge roots and can weigh almost 10 kilos! Whatever your beet of choice, they should be plant-

ed towards the end of spring. They can thrive in cool soil but generally do better in soil that is above 10 degrees Celsius. Harvest towards the end o f a u t u m n , a n d t h e n i t ’s up to you! Beets can make a delicious addition to a fruit salad, mixed with apples and pears, and are delectable when roasted.

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The Property Team are new in town THEIR golden rule is: ‘Treat people the way you’d like to be treated and you’ll go a long way’ By Keith Baker IF you are familiar with Jalon you may have noticed a new business in the heart of the town. The Property Team is a small boutique estate agency, but it offers so much more. Run by husband and wife team Stephen and Andrea, they have combined their skills and experiences to form a business

that can not only find you your perfect home, but help you keep it that way too. Andrea and her Dutch colleague Alberto, who speaks five different languages, run the estate agency side of things. Andrea worked in property in the UK before relocating to Spain, and then spent some time with an estate agency in Moraira so is confident in having the rele-

vant experience to meet her clients’ needs. Stephen, a City and Guilds qualified carpenter and joiner by trade, runs the property management and maintenance side of things. As well as reforms and general maintenance, he can help in other ways too, as he has another business - the Drain Team. Wearing this hat he offers a 24-hour call-out service for plumbing and drainage problems, as well as offering high pressure jetting, CCTV drain inspections, septic tank installations and other wonderful tasks most of us are happy to leave to professionals. This couple decided to work together doing things they both know and enjoy, and they like to get to know their clients, their needs and wants, and fulfil their expectations when they’re

THE PROPERTY TEAM: Will help you find your perfect home. buying here in Spain. They tend to hear many horror stories, but Andrea and Stephen want to give people good experiences they can talk about. They want people to know they’re here to stay, so having their office in a visible

location is important to them. Andrea explained their golden rule: “Treat people the way you’d like to be treated and you’ll go a long way” So, whether you are buying, selling or renting, you now know where to get help with

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Mortgage values PRICE comparing website kelisto.es warns about the risk of getting a long-term mortgage without being aware that the Euribor, the main indicator to calculate mortage values, is currently at its lowest level ever. The average mortgage in Spain will rise by roughly â‚Ź3,700 a year if the Euribor reaches its top level, as it did in 2008 with 5.39 per cent. By the end of February, for the first time in history the Euribor had reached a negative value, at 0.008 per cent. Therefore, it has made most of the mortgage loans cheaper and consequently has encouraged people to ask for a loan when buying a property.

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Poor conditions TIPS for safe driving in bad weather 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.

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WEATHER conditions across Spain have taken a turn for the worse in the last week or so with high winds, rain, cooler temperatures and snow fall on high ground. Weather conditions pose the biggest risk to road users, partly due to the inexperience and lack of preparedness by drivers, and partly due to the changing dynamics of the road and driving environment, so the N-332 team have prepared their top tips for safe driving: Slow down It might seem like the most obvious thing to say, but all too often it is advice that is ignored. Speed and adverse weather is a deadly combination. When the road is wet, your vehicle’s tyres cannot grip the road as much as in normal, dry conditions. Cornering and braking are all affected by water on the road, reducing grip and increasing stopping distances considerably, therefore, slowing down allows more time to adapt and deal with the situation. Ease off the accelerator a little and you will see the difference immediately. Avoid violent movements or sharp braking Sudden braking, acceleration or harsh movements of the steering wheel may result

in loss of vehicle control. If the operations are carried out progressively, smoothly and slowly, it also gives other drivers time to react. Avoid driving on road markings Road markings including lane lines, crossings and markers provide less grip than the road surface and can therefore increase braking distances. Riders on two wheels should be particularly aware of this problem. Be seen During rain or reduced visibility make sure you have your lights on. Daytime running lights may not be sufficient, especially during reduced visibility where headlights must be used. The timely use of indicators, including brake lights, is crucial to give other road users advanced warnings of your intentions. Avoid aquaplaning risks Keep a sharp lookout for puddles and pools of water which may reduce the grip of your tyres on the road even more, potentially creating a liquid barrier between the tyre and road surface, commonly referred to as aquaplaning. Don’t carry out any sudden movements to avoid these puddles, slow down, hold the steering wheel firmly and try to keep your vehicle on a straight and level course.

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Do we owe tax in two countries? WE have been residents in Spain for 14 years and have recently sold a property in the UK. This property was buy-to-let, with taxes paid on the rental income in the UK. We also pay taxes in Spain on income generated here. There is a capital gain of ‘Resident in Spain’ means that you are liable for Spanish tax on your worldwide income. Yes, you must declare your property sale in Spain as well as in the UK. If you have already paid

£50,000 on the rental property we sold, and CGT will have to be paid on this in the UK. Do we also need to declare this gain to Hacienda? We do not want to be liable for double taxation. M&M (Costa del Sol)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

Capital Gains Tax in the UK, you can deduct this when you make your Span-

ish declaration You should have declared the rental income in Spain as well. If you owned the property last year, you should have filed a Form 720 in Spain, listing your assets outside the country.

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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WHY is everything so expensive these days? I saw a book the other day called ‘How to find happiness without money’- it cost €20! I have grey hair and was advised to use a special shampoo. I looked it up online and it was £30 a bottle. Are they mad? My first mortgage was less than that a month and I struggled to pay that! Of course you don’t have to pay that much. You can go down the supermarket and get a bottle for a couple of euros but I think there is just a big keg somewhere and they use the same stuff for shampoo, body wash, dishwashing, carpet cleaning, car wash and flea shampoo for dogs! I was in the airport the other day and had a cheese and tomato baguette which is just a poncey name for a big roll. It was £6.50! I’ve seen more cheese on a mouse trap, and the slice of tomato looked like it had been shaved off and was cleverly hanging out the side to make it look full. And £3 for a bottle of wa-

ter! It’s just a liberty. I remember years ago I was in Dallas and wanted to go out for a steak, so I asked the concierge where a good place to go was. “Do you want a $50 steak or a $100 steak?” he asked. “What’s the difference?” I enquired. “$50,” he said, “the steak’s the same but one place has carpet on the floor the other sawdust.” We went with the sawdust! Get my point? It’s the same here in Spain. I went to a restaurant with some mates and was told it was nouveau cuisine. Not having a clue what that meant at the time, as this was a few years ago, I ordered something with prawns as a starter and up came a lettuce leaf with a prawn on it. I treated it a bit like testing the wine. By the time the waiter had served the other three people I looked up and said, “Very nice, I’ll have a whole portion please.” “That was a whole portion sir.” “Err, no I don’t think so and definitely not at €25 a pop.” Needless to say it went downhill from there. The bill came, it was a few hundred euros and I was starving. I told them, in no uncertain terms what I thought, and told them there was no way their place would last. Sure enough three months later it was gone and now is a very successful ‘eat as much as you can’ wok place. Banged out every night!

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Dreams of electric sheep MAY soon make financial sense By Matthew Elliott DESPITE international pressure to clamp down on air pollution and carbon emissions, electric cars have remained something of an unfulfilled promise much like hoverboards in the 1970s. Although we’ve been hearing these reports for what seems like ages, it does now look as though electric cars may soon make financial sense for the average consumer outside Hollywood and Bangkok traffic jams. A new report issued by Bloomberg New Energy Finance indicates that, as efficiency increases and battery prices drop dramatically, electric cars will be cheaper to own

and run than their petrol counterparts by as early as 2022. The news indicates a coming wave for an industry that has long remained dormant due to technological and market hurdles. At present roughly 1 per cent of new cars sold are electric but this is accounted for largely by battery price and strength. Forecasts for battery prices, the length of time they can run, and world gasoline prices, all indicate that the internal combustion engine will be an ineffectual and costly means of individual transport in the next decade or so.

CHEAPER: By 2022. Various governments are already ploughing resources into electric infrastructure, including public charging points,

with the UK setting itself a lofty target of the majority of new car sales being electric by 2030.

As prices continue to fall, however, consumers likely won’t need any extra encouragement.

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Porsche 911 R and new Macan CAR company will be stealing the limelight once again as it debuts three new cars NEVER one to shy away from publicity, a fool’s errand given their stellar reputation, Porsche will be stealing the limelight once again as it debuts three cars on the North American circuit. First up will be the 911 R, described as a pure, unadulterated driving machine, which features a naturally-aspirated, 500 horsepower engine mounted in the rear. Next up is the 718 Boxster, which boasts extensive chassis enhancements and an all-new turbocharged, midmounted flat four-cylinder engine. Following protocol the 718 Boxster is powered by a 2.0 litre engine with 300 horsepower and the Boxster S has a 2.5 litre engine putting 350 horsepower at its disposal. The third car to make its debut is the Macan, featuring a highly efficient and sporty turbocharged 2.0 litre inline four-cylinder engine. The exclusive German brand is also increasing its range of compact SUVs with a new twist on the Macan. This follows the introduction of the recent Macan GTS, as well as the Macan S and Macan Turbo. As is standard among Porsche mod-

els, the Macan can transform its engine power into exquisite driving dynamics simply by using the active all-wheel drive with Porsche Traction Management (PTM), combined with agile suspension and precise steering. Optional features include air suspension with load-levelling control and the PASM system with adaptive dampeners. The Macan is also the lightest SUV manufactured by Porsche weighing in at just 3,902 pounds. This enables especially agile handling. The inline-four engine operates with up to 14 PSI of boost pressure, direct injection, variable valve timing and charge-air cooling. It is especially geared towards being both fast and efficient. Overtaking has never been made easier courtesy of 252 hp from 5,000 to 6,800 rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque available between 1,600 rpm and 4,500 rpm. Meanwhile, the VarioCam Plus technology ensures the intake and exhaust

camshaft is adapted continually. The Macan’s turbocharged 2.0 litre engine is connected to a standard seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission boasting Auto Start Stop technology. The optional Sport Chrono Package allows an acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds. Fuel consumption is very efficient with a rough improvement of up to 18 per cent over the Macan S. Top track speed is 142 mph.

PORSCHE 911 R: Has been described as a pure, unadulterated driving machine.

Rise of the humans THE future has been put on hold, that’s the message we can take from the recent revelation that Mercedes-Benz has switched some of its assembly line robots for actual humans in an unusual reversal of modern trends.

It transpires that the robots presently at the manufacturing giant’s disposal had significant trouble with the complexity of certain tasks and the adaptability required to complete them. Head of production Markus Schaefer said: “Robots can’t

deal with the degree of individualisation and the variants that we have today. We’re saving money and safeguarding our future by employing more people. We’re moving away from trying to maximise automation with people taking a bigger part in industrial processes again. We need to be flexible. The variety is too much to take on for the machines. They can’t work with all the different options and keep pace with changes.” Customisation demands from consumers are at the heart of the switch, as the luxury market in particular lurches towards ever more intricate designs. Companies are also diversifying their models, offering a greater variety while striving to keep up to date with all the latest technological appliances. The car industry has pioneered the use of robots in manufacturing. The move appears to indicate, however, a shift towards a human-robot partnership that capitalises on combination of machine strength and efficiency, with human wit and adaptability.

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Benitachell Bowls Club THERE has been some great bowling by Benitachell Bowlers this week. March 7 - Benitachell Bowls Club Northern League Tigers were at home against Bonalba this week with Tigers Vice Captain Rebecca Langan stepping in to Captain the side at the last minute. It was a grey and dismal day, but, as always, the team went out with enthusiasm and were able to achieve an 8 - 2 result. The Challengers team skipped by Maureen How with Rebecca Langan and Patty Sprawson were level after 17 ends but picked up an eight on the last end. Brilliant. Score: Tigers 88 - Bonalba

55. March 7 - Congratulations must go to BBC Lions Northern League Champions. It was an away game against Javea Green Onyx and as always a tough game and with six points required to become Champions it was eyes down and concentrate. BBC took three rinks and the highest shot difference gaining a further two points. Eight points in total. Javea’s Challenge team are leading the group and although BBC Challenge team battled it out it was not to be. Score: Lions 73 - Onyx’s 47.

March 9 - BBC Winter League hosted the League leaders San Luis Orcas this week. A top of the table clash with proved to be every bit of the cliff-hanger BBC had anticipated. It was a hard fought morning with the top rink of Alex Fisher, Iris Gardiner, Peter Collins (welcome back) and Steve Griffin with a 19 - 11 win. A further winning two rinks gave BBC six points from the Orcas and Vice Captain Maggie Lawley and the rest of the team felt it was a pretty good result, as well as retaining their record as the only club in the league

undefeated at home and remaining in second place. Score: BBC 73 - San Luis Orcas 77. March 10 - BBC Northern League Jaguars played a home game against Javea Green Opals. A cold and windy morning greeted their game, not ideal conditions. A good win by Skip Harry Chick with Jack Chamberlain and Pam Coombe 20 - 11 provided the Jaguars with their only twopoints. The Challenge team were also unable to defeat the opposition. Score: Jaguars 49 - Javea Opals 72.

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ALTEA GOLF: The tricky course caused problems for the players. THERE were 19 members and three guests playing at Altea Golf (formerly Don Cayo) on March 9. They hadn’t played the course since 2014 and, despite mostly fast and true greens, the fairways were very patchy and bare in places. After expecting a very cold start the weather remained rather chilly but with little wind and the forecasted rain held off until everyone was back in the clubhouse. The tricky course, however, obviously caused problems for the players, particularly in Division 1 with the top score being 29 points by Steve Davis (12.3 h/cap). Steve Smith was second with 27 points (4.5 h/cap) and in third place was Chris Hoare with 25 points (13.6 h/cap). Paddy Kenmore in Division 2 came in with a magnificent 37 points (20.4 h/cap). Thanks to the handicap system Paddy will now be playing off 19.2! Sheila Dindar was second in Division 2 with 33

points (24.5 h/cap) and Margaret Hoare third with 30 points ( 22.7 h/cap). There were two nearest the pin prizes up for grabs on Holes 11 and 15, won by Michael Taylor and Michael Morley respectively. Paddy Kenmore completed his good day by earning a Warbler ball for a two on the fourth hole and then winning the football card with Coventry. Congratulations to all the winners, especially Paddy ‘I’ve had a good day’ Kenmore! Next week, Wednesday March 23, the Warblers at El Saler for the Spring Trophy, a pairs better ball competition. The first tee of time time is 10am so arrive by 9.15am for registration. To book in please email David at dr.knight1207@gmail.com or phone 634 307 407. Guests are always welcome subject to a current handicap certificate.

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England clinch the Triple Crown and Six Nations titles AND the Hornets sting Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals 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 • The FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley on Saturday April 23 and Sunday April 24 will be between Crystal Palace and Watford and Everton will play West Ham or Manchester United. • Last weekend Crystal Palace won 2-0 at Reading, Everton beat Chelsea 2-0, Watford humbled holders Arsenal 2-1 and Manchester United drew with West Ham. Gareth Barry (Everton) and Diego Costa (Chelsea) were

red-carded at Goodison Park. • Arsenal, aiming to be the first club since Blackburn in the mid-1880s, to win the Cup three seasons in succession, were ‘hopeless’ for 85 minutes. Why? But all credit to the Hornets. • And Chelsea’s season is over! Dumped out of the Champions League by PSG and eliminated from FA Cup four days later, they have no chance of winning the PL title and therefore there’ll be no European football next season for the first time since Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003. • Ross County won their first-ever trophy by beating Hibs 2-1 to win the Scottish League Cup final. This was Hibs’ 18th defeat in a major final. • Leicester City lead the

Premiership by five points after grinding out a 1-0 home win Newcastle, now under Rafael Benitez after Steve McClaren’s dismissal. Second-placed Tottenham won 20 at Aston Villa, and there were also excellent wins for Bournemouth over Swansea and Southampton at Stoke, while battling Norwich held lack-lustre Manchester City. • Burnley (74 points), trouble-torn Middlesbrough (67), Hull (65), Brighton (65), Derby (61) and Sheffield Wednesday (59) are the top six in the Championship while bottom club Bolton are 11 points shy of safety! • Burton Albion (FL1), Northampton (FL2), Celtic (SPL), Barcelona, recent 6-0 winners over Getafe (La Liga), Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) and Juventus (Serie

‘A’) are all closing in on their respective League titles, while PSG walloped Troyes 9-0 to clinch the top prize in France. • In the Champions League this week, Arsenal who were 2-0 down had it all in Barcelona (37 games unbeaten), but Manchester City, 3-1 up on Dynamo Kiev, should be in the quarter finals! • Tonight Liverpool (leading 2-0) visit Manchester United and Tottenham (trailing 3-0) to Borussia Dortmund, play the return legs of their last 16 Europa League ties. • This weekend’s PL fixtures include: Chelsea-West Ham, Crystal Palace-Leicester, Everton-Arsenal, the Manchester and Tyne-Wear derbies, Spurs-Bournemouth and WBA-Norwich. In the Championship promotion race, it’s Burnley-Wolves, Derby-Not-

tingham Forest, Middlesbrough (whose Spanish manager Aitor Karanka recently stormed out of the club and missed last Sunday’s defeat at Charlton) v Hull, MK DonsBrighton and Sheffield Wednesday-Charlton. RUGBY UNION • Last Saturday England clinched the Triple Crown with a tense but deserved 2521 points victory over Wales, and were then handed the Six Nations title as Scotland beat France 26-19 in Edinburgh. England will complete the Grand Slam for the first time since 2003 with victory in Paris on Saturday (9pm). • Leaders Saracens beat London Irish 26-16 in the first Premiership game to be played outside Europe – in front of 25,000 fans at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey, USA.

Second-placed Exeter beat Newcastle 32-17 in Devon! CRICKET • Last week, Ireland and Scotland crashed out of the T20 World Cup. England began their programme yesterday against the West Indies and play South Africa on Saturday. Australia meet New Zealand on the same day while it’s the hosts India against Pakistan on Sunday. HORSE RACING • The Cheltenham Festival started on Tuesday with the Champion Hurdle the big race. Cole Harden and Thistlecrack will to do well in today’s World Hurdle and watch Silviniaco Conti in tomorrow’s Gold Cup, while ex-Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton rides Pacha Du Polder in the Foxhunter Chase, also tomorrow.