RTN Newspaper - Costa Blanca South 13 - 19 July 2018 Issue 977

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Orihuela’s tallest building evacuated A TOTAL of eight people, including a three-year-old girl, needed to be evacuated from a 10storey building in Orihuela after a fire broke out in an electric box. The blaze in one of the tallest buildings in Orihuela caused a number of minor explosions which caused alarm throughout the block and resulted in smoke spreading through the stairwell. Nobody was injured during the incident, but a number of residents were treated by paramedics for the effects of smoke and suffering from shock.

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T’S estimated that there are around 19,000 patients across the Alicante Province currently taking one of the 100 blood-pressure related drugs that are being withdrawn from the market. The announcement of the rogue batch of medication was made last week after it was discovered that they contain an impurity that may be cancer causing. It essentially affects those tablets that contain Valsartan, and since the warning, health centres and doctors have seen a steady trickle of patients going to double check on the medication they take. The official advice is for patients not to stop taking their prescription, but to consult their GP who will change the brand.

NORMAL: Ana Barcelo accepts people will be concerned. Valencian Minister of Health, Ana Barcelo, has asked for calm if anyone is affected by the news. “It’s normal that when such an

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CPR saves elderly swimmer A MAN believed to be between 75 and 80-years-old was rushed to the Torrevieja Hospital after almost drowning in the sea off the Playa del Cura in the municipality. He was dragged from the water unconscious and thanks to the quick work of the SAMU emergency paramedics who used CPR, he was brought back to life after suffering cardiac arrest.

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A week is a long time in politics by John Smith

IT has not been a great week for Britain, or England for that matter. Just when it seemed that the Brexit deal was going to go through with a whimper rather than a bang, it all went wrong for Mrs May. She must have been breathing a sigh of relief after last Friday’s cabinet meeting where she presented her vision for a ‘third way.’ It seemed that her proposals had been accepted and there was unlikely to be a vote of no confidence in her. Then the house of cards started to collapse as Brexit Minister David Davis resigned followed by one of his juniors and then Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson called it quits with both explaining that they had no faith in the proposals. A couple more junior ministers left and the former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt took over foreign affairs from Boris who is now free to snipe from outside the tent rather than have to uncharacteristically

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WARM WELCOME?: Hoping for another friendly meeting. bite his tongue. With the top four politicians in the Cabinet having voted to Bremain, and with Michael Gove currently professing his support for the proposal (which had not been published at the time of writing), it looks as if the opportunity for a soft Brexit is attainable but one still has to accept the agreement could be hard or even non-ex-

istent. As usual, the politicians are being politicians with the government suggesting that it’s time for the European Union to be serious and get moving on the ‘divorce,’ whilst unsurprisingly the EU representatives are saying the same about Britain. Just over eight months to go and there is very little agreed but at least the government was able to let the euphoria of

England’s triumphs in the World Cup divert some of the attention from the real situation of lack of progress. With even many hardened Scots deciding that England was representing the United Kingdom, it was somewhat unfortunate that the entire caravan came off the rails when they were knocked out in the semi-finals by Croatia. A third place match with Belgium on Saturday is hardly likely to create too much excitement but there was one more event likely to add to the prime minister’s week. Any visit by a president of the USA has in the past seen some negative reaction, going back to the days of the Vietnam War, but it does seem likely that President Trump is going to receive a far from warm welcome from the general public. At the end of the day, love him or loathe him, he was elected in accordance with the US Constitution and although he does have an important role to play in world politics, it is arguably not for the British to try to dictate what his policies should be. Hopefully, the visit will pass with little violence, although there will be a lot of noise, and it rather seems that President Trump won’t respond negatively to the criticism until he leaves the UK and then will resort to tweeting his opinion about Britain and his visit.

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ABANDONED: Summer visitors often leave their pets behind.

Animal welfare campaign launched

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HE Murcia regional government and the College of Veterinarians has launched the latest campaign to raise awareness of the genera l h e a l th o f d o mestic animals. They are particularly emphasising the importance of having rabies vaccinations and also to prevent people abandoning their pets. The latter is an annual consequence of people making

their summer trips to coastal areas from their permanent homes inland, and then deliberately leaving their animals behind. The campaign also seeks to inform people of the importance of diagnosing and knowing about pet illnesses and diseases which can be transmitted to humans. T h i s y e a r ’s i n i t i a t i v e was launched by the Director General of Public Health, Jose Carlos Vi-

cente, and the Director of Agriculture, Francisco Gonzalez, who also seek to advise on the overall care of pets and the recommended safe levels of food they should consume during the summer. The Murcia Region has its own pet ID system (SIAMU) and the database, connected with the rest of Spain, has around 200,000 animals registered, of which around 90 per cent are dogs.

Boat access to be delayed ACCESS ramps for boats that were planned to be installed for this summer in the Mar Menor will be delayed until the end of the season. Contracts are already in place to commence the work on four beaches in San Javier and Cartagena, but will now not get underway so as not to disturb bathers in the areas. The budget for the works is around €124,000 and has been financed jointly between the Murcia Region and the European Union. The aim is to reduce and control the entry and entry points of small boats to the Mar Menor with the creation of extra access areas. These are on the beaches located in Los Urrutias, Islas Minores, Playa Honda and Atalayon, and will make it easier for boat owners to get in and out of the lagoon as well as store their boats nearby if needed.

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Coalition deal under discussion THE ongoing political shenanigans that have seemed to dominate Orihuela continue in abundance with the announcement of new plans to oust the current mayor, Emilio Bascuñana. The socialists (PSOE) have presented a motion of censure in the hope of removing Bascuñana due to ongoing allegations that he was paid for a job he had with the Valencian Health Service which he didn’t attend for four years. To achieve their aim, the PSOE need the support of the three Ciudadanos (C’s) who currently give Bascuñana’s Partido Popular (PP) their majority. However, the spokesperson for the C’s, Juan Ignacio Lopez-Bas, said that his party wouldn’t simply give their votes to the PSOE and thus automatically give them the mayoralty. Instead, he offered a coalition led by the C’s until the next elections due in May 2019,

MOTION: C’s leader Juan Ignacio Lopez seeks the top job.

stating that ‘they are a party of the centre of politics and so closer to the beliefs of most of the voters.’

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IT almost never happened, but the beach especially designated by Torrevieja City Council for the sole use of dogs has now ‘opened for business.’ The original idea was to have the beach open and ready by last weekend, but the official decree authorising it hadn’t been officially published. Even so, preparations were made by members of the council that included special ‘doggy-doo’ bins and signposts being erected to indicate the stretches of beach along Punta Margalla, and Cala de Moro o Mal Paso. However, as Councillor Javier Manzanares explained in the Spanish media, the notice boards had been vandalised and were seen floating in the sea. The culprits of such actions were labelled as “shameful” by him. They have since been replaced. Naturally, dog owners have welcomed the decision to have a beach for their faithful friends. However, a

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When a dog has to ‘doo’ LISTENING: Jose Dolon (wearing blue shirt on right) with Torrevieja locals.

Dolon listens to concerns

REPLACED: The new signs indicating the dog beaches.

group of residents in Punta Margalla has organised a petition to protest against the concession. They’ve reached 50 so far and they allege they weren’t consulted about the plans and only learned of the decision once they arrived at the holiday homes. On El Moro o Mal Paso, the dog beaches are only provisional until a formal decision is taken next year after the May 2019 local elections.

AYOR of Torrevieja, Jose Manuel Dolon, has held the latest in a series of meetings with British residents. Locals from Cala Dorada, Mar Azul, Rocío de Mar, Rocajuna, Las Barcas, Sector I, Mariblanca, La Veleta and Los Altos attended the gettogether that lasted for around an hour-and-a-half.

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During the course of the meeting, Mayor Dolon was asked to deal with several areas of concern that mainly related to the local infrastructure. They included green areas, the roads, street lighting and road signs. Mayor Dolon later explained about passing the 2018 budget, and that it was the first from this council as it had to keep to the 2015 bud-

get that was totally insufficient to manage municipal services efficiently. He was accompanied at the meeting by Carlos Gonzalez, the director of the Office for Attention to International Residents (OARI), and did his best to answer every question. He also made notes on the points raised to forward on to the appropriate departments for action.

Cartagena offers beach advice DON’T swim at night; don’t drink alcohol on the beach and keep watch on your children. They are three of the recommendations featured in a brochure with the object of ensuring visitors to Cartagena’s beaches have a safe and enjoyable time. According to a report in the Spanish media, some 4,000 brochures have been produced as part of the major information and prevention initiative. As well as covering the traditional, but always important advice when on the beach, the brochure highlights the dangers of the Portuguese Man-o-War jellyfish that have blighted some of the coast this year.

He’ll never forget again A MERCEDES car ended up semi-submerged in the sea off La Manga after it rolled in after the handbrake hadn’t been engaged. The incident happened when the driver was trying to load a jet ski on to the car’s trailer off the Puerto Bello de La Manga in San Javier, and it was then too late to pull up the handbrake.

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Learning to stroll, Spanish-style

by Barry Duke

ASK anyone who visits a Spanish resort what exasperates them most, and they will invariably reply that it’s the maddeningly slow pace at which Spanish people - particularly the elderly - stroll. It’s not just that they walk slowly, they have a tendency to move erratically. They lurch unexpectedly from side to side, or stop dead in their tracks to stare at something utterly mundane in shop windows. Frying pans, for some reason, hold a particular fascination for them. A very tall Dutch friend, Ricardo, who has lived in Benidorm for years, once told me he’s often tempted to simply step over anyone who gets in his way. He’s never adapted to the slow pace of life here, and moves like a tornado through a field of maize. My husband Marcus, who is pretty tall too, also complains long and hard about his inability to stride though clumps of diminutive oldies. And another expat asked why the heck so many Spanish folk insist on taking dogs the size of rats for walks in crowded areas. Their very

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EXASPERATION: Adapting to a maddeningly slow pace of life. thin leashes, much longer than they need to be and barely visible, makes walking in crowds particularly hazardous. After I settled in Benidorm almost eight years ago, I made a determined effort to fit in with the strolling masses. It wasn’t easy because all my adult life I’d moved at the breakneck speed expected of one in large cities. But in the end I got the hang of moving at a snail’s pace, especially in very hot weather. Well, sweltering conditions were

the order of the day last Saturday in London, where I had to attend a business meeting. Yet people, sweating like criminals in a confessional, were huffing and puffing their way at breakneck speed to their respective destinations, and heaven help anyone who got in their way. Not only had I forgotten how to move fast, I was handicapped by a suitcase - and a painful attack of gout. Each time I paused for breath I was simply shoved out of the way by jet-propelled pedestrians.

Many of these were feather-bedecked drag queens in six-inch stiletto heels, all rushing to join the 2018 London Gay Pride event, which attracted around 300,000 people. Then there were the thousands who jubilantly poured out of pubs after England’s 2-0 World Cup win against Sweden, and at this point I seriously began to think I’d be trampled to death. That’s when panic set in, and all I wanted to do was get myself to Vic-

toria station and head to Brighton, where I was staying with a friend for the weekend. Dragging my luggage, I had to totter about a mile in searing heat to find a road that hadn’t been closed off for Pride and get a bus or taxi. Overcrowded tube stations were simply not an option. When I spot a police car parked in Covent Garden, I ask a kebabmunching copper if he knows the quickest way to Victoria. “I haven’t got a clue, mate,” he replies. And he then asks: “Where is Victoria?” Just then I see a cab and hail it. “Victoria,” I pant. “You’re having a laugh,” the cabby says, “there’s no way of getting there, what with all the main routes being closed.” So we head instead to Farringdon station and an hour or so later I stagger out into the football-frenzied streets of Brighton, feeling as if I’m caught up in a herd of marauding bison. Even Brighton’s numerous street buskers cannot make themselves heard above the howls of ‘It’s Coming Home.’ I wake up on Sunday feeling like I’ve been in a train wreck. Every muscle aches, and I vow that, should I hear anyone complaining about the slow pace of life in Spain, I’ll slap them repeatedly across the chops with a very large chorizo sausage.

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THE famous palm tree in Orihuela known as ‘La Carmen’ has collapsed. The iconic tree which at a height of 24 metres and said to be 180 years old was both Orihuela’s tallest and oldest - collapsed last Tuesday morning just days after the city council had been asked by the Association for Living Palms to act to prevent the fall. The palm was a wellknown sight for visitors to Orihuela having featured on postcards and being emblematic of the Hernandian district close to the Santo Domingo Church and the Miguel Hernandez museum. Only a few days ago, the Orihuela Association for Living Palms had made a public denunciation of the state of the tree which was already showing signs of collapsing. The weight of the palm fronds, which had not been pruned, were causing the trunk to bend and they request-

AWARENESS: Fanny Serrano (centre) acknowledges lack of containers.

ICONIC TREE: Before and after the collapse.

La Carmen palm tree collapses ed an urgent pruning. After the collapse they took to social media to express their outrage, stating, ‘We thank the councilors and the city of Orihuela, for letting a monumental palm tree die, thanks to the carelessness and neglect of their management.’ Their spokesman, Jose Manuel Lorente,

said that he is considering a formal denuncia against the council for failing to act to save a tree protected under legislation. This is part of an ongoing general dissatisfaction with the way the council protects the palms - a sentiment shared by many of the cities inhabitants.

Extra glass recycling bins promised by Ray Chadwick ROUND 300 Torrevieja-based businesses, especially those involved in the tourism industry, have agreed to be part of the city council’s initiatives on glass recycling. The measures, announced by Councillor Fanny Serrano under the campaign of ‘Take note recycle glass,’ will be managed by the nonprofit organisation Ecovidrio who are specialists in this area. They will now be making more than 1,000 visits to venues such as hotels, restaurants and bars to make them more aware of the benefits of recycling and to work out

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where new containers could be installed to encourage better recycling habits. According to the Spanish media, Councillor Serrano said that she has ‘complained bitterly’ about the lack of recycling bins for plastic within the municipality. “I have the promise that 500 containers will arrive shortly from Ecoembes, but whilst we wait it’s difficult for Torrevieja to increase its recycling figures.” She acknowledged that there is an existing imbalance between the numbers of containers for glass (699) and those for the collection of plastic (159), and that is something which it is hoped will be rectified soon.

Short news Hefty fines for pet poisoners THE council of Pilar de la Horadada has taken the issue of poisoned animals very seriously and has introduced fines of up to €30,000. There have been several cases recently in the municipality with a number of dogs and cats being found dead due to poisoning.

Drunk driver insists on red light THE woman who knocked down two elderly people as they crossed a La Manga road was tested positive for alcohol at the scene. Both were taken to the Santa Lucia Hospital. A 74-year-old woman suffered a broken leg and a man had a deep cut to his face. The driver of the car insists she couldn’t avoid them as they walked across the zebra crossing when the red light was still flashing.

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HAUL: 100,000 items found hidden in Alicante.

Chinese link to fake goods find

COLLABORATION between the Guardia Civil and the Spanish Tax Agency has dealt a serious blow to the distribution of counterfeit goods in the port of Alicante. A grand total of 102,600 items were seized in the operation which has been estimated to be worth more than â‚Ź13 million on the street. According to reports in Spanish media, the recipient of the alleged fake merchandise discovered in the container was a 48-year-old Chinese man who has since been arrested in Pinto, near to Madrid. The container arrived in Alicante from China and was originally inspected at the end of April. Costume jewellery, scarves and handbags comprised the bulk of the consignment that corresponded with what was listed on the inventory; however they were purely there to hide the counterfeit products. During May and June, samples of the goods were sent to the official distributors of the brands and it was following confirmation from them on the lack of authenticity that the investigation proceeded to identify those behind the crimes.

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Best beach behaviour

Helping hand killed A GOOD SAMARITAN has been killed after getting trapped under the lorry he’d stopped to help on the A-70 motorway in Elche. The 35-year-old man came to the aid of a lorry driver who had pulled over on the hard shoulder after suffering a puncture. Without warning, the truck collapsed during the repair and trapped the man under it. Paramedics called to the scene were unable to revive him; the driver of the lorry also suffered from a blow to the head.

by Darren Parmenter

OCAL POLICE operating in Cartagena have confiscated a significant number of allegedly fake goods. Around 223 products, made up of mainly clothes and slippers, were discovered hidden among fishing gear in a storeroom located in Cabo de Palos. The seizure of the items comes after the Guardia Civil intercepted a vehicle believed to have been used to transport the supplies between sellers in the days leading up to the find. This led them to suspect that the warehouse in the port was being used to store the counterfeit goods.

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ORIHUELA’S Councillor for Beaches, Luisa Bone, has launched the ‘Manual of Good Practices on the Beach,’ the objective of which is to teach and educate the municipality’s children on how to behave during their visits to the beach. Brochures in Spanish and English have been distributed throughout schools, and include sections on recycling, animal protection and, most importantly after a number of incidents this year, how to deal with jellyfish.

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UNAWARE: Fisherman owner didn’t know of hidden goods.

Thanks to collaboration with members of the Cabo de Palos fishermen’s association, it was possible to find the owner of the storeroom. He was well-known to his colleagues and voluntarily allowed access inside, and it was at this point they found the

packages hidden under fishing nets. The owner of the warehouse, according to a report in the Spanish media, apparently had no knowledge that these products were inside and it is alleged that someone else working there may have h a d a c c e s s t o a key.

Hiring a smarter driver by Darren Parmenter IT started with Barcelona and then Benidorm. Now the taxi drivers operating within the municipality of Elche are expected to smarten up and wear a ‘uniform.’

The aim is to improve the image of the service, and so it’s the end of drivers wearing shorts and flip-flops. However, these are not voluntary requirements and will be subject to a by-law passed by the Elche City Council.

Protests against pedestrian plans IT’S almost a year since the municipality of Santa Pola took the decision to close off some of the town centre streets to traffic and to make some of them oneway. H o w e v e r, according to a report in the Spanish media, the local merchants association insists that businesses have lost up to 30 per cent of their sales because of the changes. The unrest among the traders and business owners at the council’s plans to extend their pedestrianisation of the centre has reached such a point that they will be demonstrating on Friday, July 20 ... for the third time. The new traffic measures meant that large numbers of potential customers were diverted away from the town centre and found places to park in other areas. Consequently, as the shops allegedly lost trade, the car park benefitted from an extra 40 per cent occupancy with an average of 500 cars per day expected in the summer months. What frustrates the shopkeepers is that in 2016 they had seen signs that their sales had begun to rebound after the economic crisis. Since the traffic changes, they have lost between 8 and 30 per cent and several businesses have closed.

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Disco decibel levels rectified

by Darren Parmenter

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T ’ S b e e n r evealed that one of the main discos in Torrevieja may have been getting away w ith b r e a k i n g the noise limits for as long as four months. The Velice was closed last Wednesday on the instructions of the council, but was reopened at the start of this week after proving that the sound limiters are fully operational. According to a report in the Spanish press, the disco had been breaking noise pollution levels since April on the outside-facing terrace. This has now been rectified with a formal certificate being issued stating that the music equipment fully complies with the legisla-

REVELLERS: Crowds will still be able to enjoy Velice after adjustments.

tion. In future, music cannot exceed 74 decibels. There have been allegations that the limiter had been tampered with which would explain why the report revealed that 92 decibels had been reached between the hours of midnight and 8am during one night in April. Local Police have now formally sealed the limiter which ensures the equipment cannot

be manipulated at a later date. If the disco hadn’t complied with the new regulations they would not be able to use the outside terrace. One of the many complaints about the noise level emanating from the Velice came from a resident in Aguas Nuevas who lives more than one kilometre away, and it was this that hastened the actions of the local authority.

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Santa Pola sees changing times VISITORS to a couple of beaches in Santa Pola will notice a new look set of changing rooms and public toilets on the P l a y a Va r a d e r o a n d Playa Levante. The old buildings have undergone a complete refurbishment and they are now fully accessible for everyone. The insides have been renovated to allow for separate ladies and gent l e m e n ’s t o i l e t s a n d three changing rooms. One of the rooms now includes welcome hot and cold shower facilities. The lifeguards’ post on the Playa Levante has also been upgraded, and now includes a special area to attend members of the public, a private r e s t r o o m f o r t h e s t a ff , and a storeroom to house the rescue boat and other equipment.

As soon as the budgets have been approved at a future council meeting, similar

facilities on Playa Lisa, Playa Tamarit and Calas del Este will also be given a makeover.

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Electric vehicle laws recommended

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NIGHTMARE: Parking has been a problem for some time at the La Marina beach.

LEGAL: High chance of accidents on pavements and in parks.

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SALES of mobility scooters and other types of electric vehicles have exploded across the Alicante Province, but there are no laws in place to regulate their use. People use them for work, to move around town or just for fun and it’s the latter where sales of electric skateboards has skyrocketed in recent months, especially in some of the large cities such as Alicante. However, faced with this almost unstoppable increase, the Spanish traffic authority (DGT) issued a series of recommendations on the rules that should govern

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them. These weren’t mandatory, but suggested that it should be down to the individual municipalities to regulate their use. But throughout the province, it’s only Elda that has passed any local by-laws. The concern is highlighted from a legal perspective, and the fact many of these electric vehicles share pavements and other public spaces with pedestrians, with some of them capable of reaching speeds of 30 kph. The risks from possible accidents are obvious. It should also be borne in mind that these vehicles don’t need any insurance or permission to drive them.

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it could begin to be used this week. According to a report in the Spanish media, the Elche councillor with responsibility for traffic said that the area of land in question is “unable to be developed,” and current town planning rules prevent a car park being built on it... even if it was only on a temporary basis. The woes of the La Marina beach are principally due to the close proximity of the large expanse of sand dunes that extend beyond Guardamar in the south, and the neighbouring pine forest that makes any urban development impractical.

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ment over a five-year period to wipe out mosquitoes that particularly affect the residential areas close to the lakes and after rainfall. However, Councillor Soler said that the process could take some months to complete.

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HE planned new car parking area to aid the annual problems experienced by visitors to La Marina beach have been blocked by the Elche Council. This announcement means that the regular influx of traffic to this popular beach area is unlikely to see any changes to make parking easier this year... nor into the future. It’s been a parking nightmare for a number of years, and the decision taken by the council has been greeted with frustration by many as a plot of land has been prepared so

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Whales meet again A NUMBER of fin whales have been spotted off the Cabo de Palos in Murcia. The fin whale - also known as the finback whale or common rorqual are believed to have passed by the coast on their way back south having also been seen in Alicante earlier in the week. This species is the second largest whale after the blue whale and there are a number known to patrol the Mediterranean. At this time of the year, they are known to head toward the Straits of Gibraltar.

Sexist attack crackdown ORIHUELA’S Department of Equality has launched a campaign against sexist attacks and has encouraged more people to call the 112 emergency number if they experience or witness such incidents. The announcement was made ahead of this year’s Moors and Christians festivities. It’s at such large gatherings that there’s a likelihood of an assault taking place, based on previous experiences. A meeting was held between the council and security authorities at the start of the month to come up with a protocol for dealing with any incidents.

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Action against illegal traders URING a single day patrolling the promenade in Torrevieja, which is popular with the local street sellers using a carpet for their ‘pitch,’ more than 1,000 counterfeit products were seized. The dedicated GRO section of the Local Police began their operation last Sunday which concentrated on the areas used by illegal traders who

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simply set up on the pavements without any form of licence to do so. The patrols were stepped up after the amount of fake goods discovered had increased in the area, with many being traced to one particular zone. According to a report in the Spanish media, within hours of beginning their operation two people were arrested, suspected of being the alleged

ringleaders of those that are peddling the counterfeit goods. The amount seized on the first day was estimated to have a street value of €10,000. It is understood that there are more than 80 unlicensed sellers operating and the Local Police will continue with the monitoring throughout the rest of the summer in the tourist hotspots.

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Dental scam takes away the smile P to 2,000 people living in the Murcia region may be affected by a dental scam. According to a report in the Spanish media, around 300 patients have already gone to the Guardia Civil. The company involved closed its clinic in Murcia last month and has left patients with unfinished courses of treatment of which the majority were paid for up front to cover the cost. President of the National Association of those Affected by iDental (ADAFI), Javier Camacho, said this week that the “clinics were able to take advantage of legal loopholes.” It is also alleged that the clinics used a significant amount of poorly sterilised equipment. “It’s been a very large scale scam that has seen

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COURTS: Patients need access to records to take legal action against dental company. people taken advantage of,” said Camacho, who also explained that for people to take legal action they need their dental records... but they’re not available. Faced with this situation, the Ministry of Health has requested the courts be given the records and are awaiting their response. During April and May, a

total of 24 iDental branches closed down without warning leaving an estimated 350,000 patients across Spain without a dentist. Taking into account that iDental advertised itself as a ‘low-cost’ organisation to make dental treatment affordable; many of the patients are those that are least able to take a financial knock of this kind.

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Beach thief A MAN has been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Santa Pola after a series of robberies from parked cars on both the El Pinet and La Marina beaches. He was nearly caught in the act after being spotted by plain-clothed officers, but he managed to flee in his car. However, a few days later he was again spotted stealing from cars and was immediately arrested.

Fast car to prison? ALICANTE’S provincial court in Elche has confirmed a twoyear sentence on an organiser of a number of illegal car races across Spain. The events date back to 2012 and some of the incidents which took place in Elche included highspeed racing, spins, zig-zag driving and deliberately driving on the opposite side of the road as a dare, in cars such as BMWs and Aston Martins. It has still to be decided if the defendant, Javier Martinez, will have to enter prison.

Action on water

A TOTAL of 27 municipalities across the Vega Baja region have been subject to restrictions on the amount of fertilisers containing nitrates that can be used. The controls have been brought in to protect potential contamination of the water tables and will depend on the individual farming areas and the types of crop being grown.

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Hidden dangers to pier daredevils POLICE in Torrevieja have increased their concerns about the number of people - particularly youngsters - jumping into the sea from the pier located on the western side of the port.

They continue to warn that the habit is very dangerous, essentially due to the ongoing work of the desalination plant close by as well as the salt conveyor belt. In addition, hundreds of small motor boats and

sailing vessels pass by on a daily basis. Notwithstanding the dangers of jumping from such a height, the area also includes one unknown and hidden hazard too many, which is a powerful under-

water pump used by the Torrevieja desalination plant. This area is signposted by warning buoys, but they are often ignored by bathers. They also take more than a risk with the

close proximity of jet skis that drive past the pier used for jumping. Police will be making extra patrols on a regular basis, and they will severely reprimand anyone caught jumping from the pier.

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Drowning scare A RAPID drop in blood pressure is believed to have caused a woman to get into difficulties as she swam off La Marina beach. The 61-year-old was found unconscious after it’s understood she swallowed an amount of water. Local Police from Elche helped in the initial rescue and resuscitation before the woman was stabilised and taken to Torrevieja Hospital.

Announcing the exhibition.

90th anniversary of San Juan CELEBRATING the anniversary, the Alicante Council has unveiled a special display consisting of more than 200 exhibits, which opened at the Lonja del Pescado de Alicante last Tuesday. Posters, models, banners, and some examples of clothing, are the elements that make up this great exhibition and many of them have been unseen in recent years and are now available thanks to the council and individuals

who have emptied their own collections. Visitors who come to the Lonja, will find a large number of historical items which tell the story of the last 90 years of the bonfires of San Juan, including the important role of women in the celebrations over the years. The exhibition, which can be visited from 4 pm to 9.45pm until Saturday July 21 closes a very special year for the official festivities of the city.

University offers a safe way ahead WITH the principal objective of improving the lives of people with visual disabilities and with the help of modern technology, a major invention has been unveiled. Announced by a business based in the Miguel Hernandez University Scientific Park (UMH) in Elche, they have produced a cane that advises blind users of the presence - and the dangers - of obstacles. These include tree branches and shop awnings that would normally be ducked under by sighted persons. The cane, known as ‘Egara,’ works by connecting it to a wristband that gives out a warning, through vibrations, if there are potential problems coming up as the user makes their way along. In order to raise the money to launch the first run of this product onto the market, a crowd-funding campaign has been started and was due to close yesterday (Thursday). The stick also includes a USB connection port to enable its battery to be recharged in the usual way. The aim is to launch the canes fully by the end of 2018 and a handful of the prototypes have already been given to blind people across a number of Spanish cities to try. The response they have received has been “very positive,” according to the UMH and approved by the Spanish National Blind Charity (ONCE).

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Girl freed from Domesday guru OLICE in Peru arrested Felix Steven Manrique, a guru responsible for enticing Patricia Aguilar from her Elche home. She met Manrique, the head of a gnostic Domesday sect, via the internet and fled to Lima (Peru) in January 2017 once she was 18. Since then her father, Alberto Aguilar, and her mother, Rosa Poveda, first sought to locate her and then persuade her to return home. After Alberto travelled to Lima last June, the Peru-

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vian police finally found Manrique and arrested him on trafficking charges. He was traced to San Martin de Pangoa jungle, almost 500 kilometres from the place where Patricia was last seen. She was living an hour’s drive away with the monthold baby girl she has borne to Manrique together with the four children of two other women whose families had also denounced their disappearance. The sect leader who calls himself Prince Gurdjieff and predicts the imminent end of the world on internet websites, offers

young women ‘spiritual guidance, accommodation and presents.’ There was even cosmetic surgery for those wanting to change their lives and move to Lima. In exchange it was understood they would have sexual relations with him and bear children to repopulate the world after an unspecified apocalyptic event. Thanks to Patricia’s parents, the Ertzaintza - the Basque region’s police force - were able to prevent a 16-year-old in Guipuzccoa from falling into Manrique’s clutches last October.

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New faces for Guardia Civil MURCIA is among the 16 Guardia Civil areas that have seen close to a country-wide total of almost 30,000 people apply for jobs in the service. Of those that are looking to don the famous green uniform, 21 per cent of the applicants are women and the average age is between 27 and 30. If they pass a series of physical tests, a medical and an interview, they will begin their training at the Duque de Ahumada College in Madrid.

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Summer tourist route season FOR this year, Orihuela is presenting five summer tourist routes with the aim of highlighting the visitor potential and showing off the history of the area. The latest took place last weekend, but the next is on tonight (Friday) and again on August 10... both starting at 8pm and leaving the Cabo Roig Tower. On Saturday August 18, the night time ‘Cultural Walk’ takes place in the centre of Orihuela and leaves from the Tourist Office at 10pm. Full details can be found at www.orihuelaturistica.es.

Age Concern summer closing THE Age Concern Centre in Calle Paganini, La Siesta, will close at 1.30pm on Wednesday July 25 and reopens again at 10am on Monday September 3. The Charity Shops in Av Del Mar, Los Montesinos and in Patricio Zammit 41, Torrevieja will close from 2pm on Friday July 27 and reopen on Monday August 27 at 10am. Any enquiries regarding the loan of Mobility Aids over the summer period, please contact the centre on 966 786 887 Monday to Friday between 10am and 1.30pm.

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HE New Cardenal Belluga Theatre Group are putting on a new show called IT’S SHOWTIME, on September 19, 20 and 21. This will be a variety show full of dancing, singing and comedy - a show for all ages. T h i s y e a r To t a l l y Dance from Benijofar are performing and dancing to well-known tunes from The Greatest Showman whilst children of various ages will also be doing a number from Oliver. The group is very lucky to have excellent male singers and a chance to hear them singing is not

to be missed. Ti c k e t s a r e n o w o n sale at €7 and are reportedly selling fast at The Post and Card Shop in Benijofar. They can also be purchased from the Urb La M a r i n a , To u r i s t o ff i c e and council office, also Cards and More in the area of Lara Cars. The other alternative is to telephone the following numbers. Linda on 966 712 089 or 648 524 372, Pam 966 796 828 or Sue on 966 713 822. Don’t miss the opportunity to help the local community and raise funds for worthwhile charities.

IT’S SHOWTIME: Some of the ladies involved.

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Surfers ask for their own zone RIHUELA Council has introduced a local by-law that now prevents lovers of surfing from practising their chosen sport along the coastline under their responsibility. Those caught breaking the law could potentially be subject to a fine. This imposition has been denounced by surfers who have already put a petition in motion to ask for them to be allowed to continue with their water-based fun. Spain has witnessed an increase in the popularity of surfing in recent times, but there is nowhere off the coast of Orihuela where it can take place. The City Council argues that there isn’t enough space from the beaches that can be reserved exclusively for surfers and, at the same time, doesn’t present a danger to bathers.

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PETITION: Surfers gathered support after the council decision. Luis Tomas, who belongs to La Zenia Surf, told the Spanish media that they are seeking a meeting with the Orihuela Council to discuss their plight. “We don’t want to be in the same area as swimmers because we’re fully aware that the swell can affect our movements and pose a danger,” he said. All they want is an area

they can use and one notsuitable for swimming. The area of Cala Cerrada has been suggested as a possible location, and it was there a large number of surfers gathered at the weekend to collect signatures. Even with the threat of a fine, around 50 surfers enjoyed the conditions of the rough sea.

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Noise limits for August fiestas ARTYGOERS in Elche will be delighted to learn that the City Council has given their blessing to increase the number of days available for this year’s fiestas. But there are conditions... The concession to install extra bars and entertainment in Elche’s streets has been increased from three to four, but it comes with the understanding that noise levels must be monitored and controlled. Locals and visitors alike will be able to take part in the nightlife over the weekend of August 11 and 12, in addition to the two traditionally busier days of August 13 and 14 which include the iconic Nit de l’Alba firework spectacular. Councillor Carlos Sanchez announced that part of the requirements will need venues wishing to play

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SPECTACULAR: Elche’s August fiestas feature the famous fireworks. music to present a noise report before the fiestas start. If an engineer supports the application, they will then be granted a certificate to show that they have sound equipment complete with a decibel level monitor and it’s in fully working order. The new orders have already been passed on to the bar and venue owners and it’s not been well received by everyone. However, they’ve all agreed that

they need to comply with the guidelines in order to put a stop to a number of complaints from residents. In addition, the council has encouraged venues to share their entertainment and therefore avoid the situation of varying styles of music competing with each other. On August 11 and 12, the music must cease at 4.30am... at 6am on August 13 and 14.

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Traffic jams continue for the summer WENTY black spots across the Alicante Province will still be causing drivers problems throughout the rest of the summer. In particular, it’s the A70 and N-332 as they pass through Torrevieja, Altea, and the stretch between Santa Pola and El Altet which have been identified as the four main points where the traffic hold-ups will be at their worst. There are 2,621 kilometres of various levels of roads within the Costa Blanca and, along with the hotels and apartments that line them, s u ff e r f r o m t h e i r o w n saturation and forms of ‘overbooking’ during the months of July and August. For those drivers that prefer to just use the N332 without paying the

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BUILD UP: Altea is one of the main N-332 bottlenecks.

motorway tolls, one of the biggest bottlenecks is found either side of Alt e a . To t r a v e l a r o u n d three kilometres, it can often take between 30 and 40 minutes during p e a k h o u r s a s i t ’s t h e only access to the shopping centre, the old town and the beach. The other stretch to suffer is the five kilome-

tres of the CV-725 that links Denia to Ondara. Drivers in the south can once again spend t i m e i n t r a ff i c j a m s o n the N-332 as it by-passes Torrevieja on the single lane carriageway and further down at the La Zenia roundabout as they approach the busy Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre.

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money DESPITE the political turmoil within the UK government that dominated the start of this week, the pound euro exchange rate remained relatively stable. When news of Brexit Secretary David Davis’ resignation was known of in the early hours of Monday morning, there was a sharp drop in initial trading. The markets then braced themselves for an even bigger fall some hours later when Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson also handed in his resignation to 10 Downing Street, but it didn’t materialise. Investors in the euro have seen the currency trading around the €1.13 level - having briefly fallen into the €1.12 territory - for most of the week, showing a substantial recovery from Monday’s fall. The pound noticeably rallied on Tuesday when it became clear that there wasn’t going to be - for now - a challenge to Theresa May, after gaining the support of her back-

Exchange rate survives Brexit departures

RESIGNATION: Boris Johnson’s leaving had no significant effect on rates.

benchers at a meeting of the influential 1922 Committee. It was also backed by the belief from some financial analysts that the departure from the cabinet of two

such prominent Brexiteers may allow the UK to pursue a more ‘soft’ Brexit. Having a potentially greater impact on the euro exchange rate will depend on the contents of the min-

utes from the June policy meeting of the European Central Bank. If they show the mood of the policymakers to be upbeat, then the value of the euro is likely to surge.

Inheritance rules cause confusion SAVERS who have recently lost their partner are being confused by the apparent complex rules as to how much of their ISA allowance they can inherit. Since 2014, widows, widowers and civil partners who become bereaved have been able to claim an extra ISA allowance called the Additional Permitted Subscription (APS). This comes on top of the usual ISA allowance ... currently £20,000 for the current UK tax year that began on April 6. The APS can be put into cash ISAs in your own name and some of the high street banks and building societies offer various schemes such as an Inherited ISA or Legacy ISA. However, and according to new rules introduced this April, this depends on the amount of money the partner had in their ISA when they died. If they passed away between December 4, 2014 - when the APS was first introduced and April 5 this year, their ISAs lose their tax-free status from the date they died. This means that any interest paid while the estate is being wound up is taxable and cannot be used to boost the APS. Therefore, if the deceased person had £30,000 in their ISA when they died within the above timeframe, this would be all the partner would get as their extra ISA allowance. However, if they died on April 6 this year or later, any interest paid while the estate is being wound up is also tax-free.

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by Colin Bird

I AM not what you would call a football fanatic, but if it’s England playing in the World Cup, then I’m right there with half the population of the UK. Likewise if it’s my home town Reading playing in the football Championship, then I shall always go out of my way to watch the game. You can’t beat a good laugh I always say. So that’s been me over the last two weeks, and although we are currently rehearsing for our October production of Calendar Girls, I have shortened proceedings on the appropriate evenings in order for those of us who are interested, to get back home to cheer on the lads. At the time of writing, England have progressed to the semi-finals and at the time of publication we will either be looking forward to our first World Cup final since 1966 and stocking up on beer and wine, or the boys will be on their way home with thoughts of what might have been and blaming Brexit. I have enjoyed most of the live TV coverage, and I have often wondered how much time goes into targeting individual fans in the crowd by the director

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CLOSE-UPS: One pretty fan attracts attention

for those close-up shots. It’s the same with Wimbledon and I feel sure that before coverage begins, the camera operators know exactly where the most attractive individuals are positioned.

But one thing struck me this time around in Russia, that whilst every country seemed to have beautiful girls cheering on their teams in seemingly large numbers, there was not one shot, that I can recall, of female English fans

who would grace the cover of Dandy, let alone Vogue or Cosmopolitan. This sounds very sexist, but it’s a fact that it’s the TV director who specifies the close-ups, and as often as not chooses beautiful young women to home in on. I have not been able to see all the games, but those I have watched, the sheer numbers of good-looking lady supporters have been impressive. France, Denmark, Brazil, Spain, and Germany - each with an army of young things yelling their lovely heads off. When we played Sweden, there was close-up after close-up of blonde Nordic lovelies and long shots of great swathes of blue and yellow in the stadium. Contrast that to close-ups of English men and youths - in great voice admittedly - but very little in the way of goodlooking young female fans who must surely have been present, and a long shot showing a sea of tattooed skin with the occasional flag of St George. Then it hit me. Given the problems between the UK and Russia right now, would this be Russian television’s way of depicting the English in a certain light that is to say the least, unflattering? Just a thought.

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Peter’s odd and curious world by Peter F. Purvey

A RUSSIAN multimillion pound satellite recently launched from the Baikonur launch facility has been irretrievably lost. The control computer was programmed for launch at a different site. (Ouch!) Hard to believe, but 2017 was the greenest year yet for the UK. For the first time wind, solar and nuclear generated more power than gas and coal combined. An ancient plague returns. Bolivia has declared a State of Emergency as vast agricultural areas, where most of Bolivian food and meat is produced, has been seriously affected by a plague of locusts. The dinosaurs thrived on this planet for more than 150 million years. But long before they disappeared they were beginning to grow feathers. Now, more than 10,000 species of birds populate every part of this planet, and every one is a descendant of the dinosaurs. The genes that caused this evolutionary change have now been identified by US scientists.

BOLIVIAN EMERGENCY: A biblical plague of locusts. Signals and quantum: Two things caught my attention recently and deserve a slightly longer airing than usual, so please bear with me. One, you could shrug your shoulders and say, only another ‘big bang’ thing, but it is quite awesome, if you think about these things, which I do. The second is well out of our comprehension, Einstein couldn’t get his head round it, so why should we, but it’s a

good story anyway! Scientists in Western Australia have at last detected signals dating back to the very first stars that began to shine after the ‘big bang,’ roughly 180 million years later. (ie Some nine billion before our earth was formed.) The cold hydrogen that filled the universe (number one on the periodic table you probably learnt at school) mixing with the ultra-violet light from the first stars ra-

diated out across the universe at a radio frequency of 78 megahertz. These massive stars died young in huge supernova explosions, spewing out across the early universe all the heavier life-forming elements without which we would not be here. Whatever life there is in the vastness of the universe, it all came from these early stars; indeed, we are all made from stardust. The telescope (if that’s what you can call it) looked like a sheet of plate glass a little smaller than a table tennis table supported by six legs! The second item relates to attempts to make a quantum computer using electrons which have a positive or negative charge. The thing is, they can change polarity, or be both at the same time, then all other electrons change at the same instant and can appear to be in several places at once! Einstein called it ‘spooky happenings at a distance.’ We all know that computers operate by the use of two figures, one and zero. But experts think that if they could be both one and zero at the same time it might be possible to construct a computer with limitless capacity. I don’t know why. There is already a supercomputer that can make 1.75 quadrillion calculations-a-second, the equivalent, to the power of 50,000 laptops. Anyone with a better explanation, let me know, Einstein didn’t!

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Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it Escape to the Chateau: DIY Channel 4 News Great Canal Journeys Star Trek: Into Darkness Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Ramsay's Hotel Hell

9:20am 11:20am 1:20pm

3:20pm 5:10pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 10:50pm 12:35am 2:35am

SUNDAY 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:10pm Songs of Praise 1:45pm BBC News 1:55pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:00pm Wimbledon 2018 2:50pm Wimbledon 2018 4:00pm Motd Live: World Cup Final Build Up 4:50pm Match of the Day Live: World Cup Final 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Poldark 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News

8:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am Frasier 8:55am Frasier 9:25am Bake Off: The Professionals 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm The Simpsons 2:25pm The Simpsons 2:55pm A Monster in Paris 4:40pm Location, Location, Location 5:40pm Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it 6:40pm The Secret Life of the Zoo 7:40pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 9:00pm Dunkirk 10:00pm The Handmaid's Tale 11:15pm Hell or High Water

11:45am 12:45pm 1:40pm 2:30pm 3:20pm 4:10pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 9:55pm 10:00pm 12:00am

House Doctor The Great Artists Wildlife SOS Milkshake! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles FIA Formula E Highlights Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Police Interceptors The Wonderful World of Puppies The Wonderful World of Puppies The Prince of Egypt Chuckle Time with the Chuckle Brothers 5 News Wrath of the Titans Hercules

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

Phenoms - Mexico Phenoms - Argentina Phenoms - USA Phenoms - France Phenoms - Spain Phenoms - Belgium and Netherlands Phenoms - Roi, Scotland and Wales Phenoms - England Football's Greatest Head to Head Football's Godfathers Football's Godfathers Greatest Moments in Football Phenoms - England Phenoms - USA Football Football's Greatest Head to Head Football's Godfathers One2eleven

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MONDAY 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Heir Hunters with Michael Buerk 12:45pm The Farmers' Countryside Showdown 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Red Rock 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Celebrity Money for Nothing 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Impossible 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm The Island That Saved My Life 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Who Do You Think You Are?

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

Right on the Money Bargain Hunt Antiques Roadshow Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Week in Parliament The Daily Politics Coast Perfection Triathlon World Series Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom Natural World Antiques Road Trip Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Back in Time for Tea Nadiya's Family Favourites University Challenge Versailles QI

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 2:55pm Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm To be Announced 10:30pm To be Announced 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather 11:50pm Police Tapes

9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Car S.O.S 12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm Our Guy in Russia 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Trust Me, I'm a Doctor Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics The Super League Show Getting the Builders in For What It's Worth Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom Natural World Antiques Road Trip Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Back in Time for Tea Inside the Factory The Five Billion Pound Super Sewer Live at the Apollo Newsnight

9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 9:00pm To be Announced 10:30pm To be Announced 11:30pm ITV News 12:00am Regional News and Weather 12:15am The Frankenstein Chronicles 1:15am To be Announced

9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Car S.O.S 12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Ackley Bridge 10:00pm Inside Facebook: Secrets of the Social Network 11:00pm Gogglebox

6:10am 6:35am 7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:10pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

Great Scientists Wildlife SOS Milkshake! The Wright Stuff On Benefits: Breadline Brummies 5 News FIA Formula E Highlights Access Home and Away Neighbours Cagney and Lacey An Emma Fielding Mystery 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Moto GP Highlights Police Interceptors The Jumbo Jet: 50 Years in the Sky Traffic Cops Fights, Camera, Action

7:00am

Top Ten Show, the 2018 7:20am Tommy's Honour 9:25am Renegades 11:25am Happy Death Day Groundhog Day gets dark as a college birthday girl finds herself repeating the same deadly day over and over. 1:15pm FML 3:10pm Realive 5:10pm Tommy's Honour 7:10pm Renegades 9:00pm Happy Death Day 10:40pm Realive 12:35am Fashionista 2:35am Wetlands 4:30am FML

2:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 2:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 3:00pm Play-Off Final Highlights 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 5:00pm Football's Greatest Head to Head 5:30pm SPFL Round Up 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 8:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm SPFL Round Up 9:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 11:00pm MLS Round Up Show 11:30pm MLS Greatest Games 11:45pm MLS Greatest Games

Milkshake! The Wright Stuff On Benefits 5 News GPs: Behind Closed Doors Access Home and Away Neighbours Cagney and Lacey A Teacher's Obsession 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News The Secret Life of Owls The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies The Hotel Inspector Aidan: The Rarest Boy in the World Mums Gone Wild

4:30am 6:30am 7:00am 9:10am 11:00am 12:50pm 2:50pm 4:45pm

3:35pm One2eleven 4:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 4:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 5:00pm Football's Greatest Head to Head 5:30pm SPFL Round Up 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 8:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm SPFL Round Up 9:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 9:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 11:00pm MLS Round Up Show 11:30pm Football's Greatest

TUESDAY 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Heir Hunters with Michael Buerk 12:45pm The Farmers' Countryside Showdown 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Red Rock 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Celebrity Money for Nothing 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Impossible 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Our Girl 11:00pm BBC News

9:30am 10:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:45pm 3:30pm 4:15pm 5:15pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm

7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:05pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:20pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

5:15pm 7:15pm

9:00pm 10:50pm 12:35am 2:30am 4:25am

FML Anon: Special Tommy's Honour Happy Death Day 22 Chaser Renegades Realive The Hurricane Heist: The Eye of the Storm Tommy's Honour 22 Chaser A good-guy tow truck driver finds himself risking everything on a dangerous quest to provide for his struggling family. Renegades Happy Death Day Realive Wetlands Fashionista

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WEDNESDAY 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:40pm 11:45pm 12:15am 12:45am

Impossible BBC News Regional News The One Show Fake Britain Animals Behaving Badly Killed by My Debt BBC News Regional News Weather A Question of Sport Live From the BBC Who Do You Think You Are?

4:15pm 5:15pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:10am

Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom Hidden Kingdoms Antiques Road Trip Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Back in Time for Tea Gardeners' World Picnic at Hanging Rock Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Newsnight Weather

2:55pm

Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:15pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Info not available 10:30pm Info not available 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather

12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Live Well for Longer 10:00pm 24 Hours in a and e 11:00pm Stath Lets Flats

6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News the Trouble with m and S 9:00pm The Highland Midwife 10:00pm Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh 11:00pm Celeb Trolls: We're Coming to Get You 12:00am Fame at Any Cost 1:00am Desperately Seeking Stardom 1:55am Super Casino

4:25am 6:30am

Fashionista The Hurricane Heist: The Eye of the Storm 7:00am Top Ten Show, the 2018 7:20am Tommy's Honour 9:20am Realive 11:20am Renegades 1:20pm Happy Death Day 3:10pm Tommy's Honour 5:10pm Realive 7:10pm Renegades 9:00pm Happy Death Day 10:45pm The Last Diamond 12:40am Fashionista 2:40am 22 Chaser

7:00pm 7:15pm 7:30pm 7:45pm 8:00pm

EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm SPFL Round Up 9:15pm SPFL Round Up 9:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 9:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 11:00pm Football Godfathers

3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

9:20am 11:25am 1:15pm 3:15pm 5:15pm

5:00pm Football's Greatest Head to Head 5:30pm SPFL Round Up 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 8:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm SPFL Round Up 9:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 11:00pm Football Godfathers

THURSDAY 3:30pm

Escape to the Country 4:30pm Celebrity Money for Nothing 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Impossible 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Eat Well for Less 10:00pm Keeping Faith 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News

4:15pm

Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom 5:15pm Hidden Kingdoms 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Rhs: Tatton Flower Show 2018 9:00pm Golf 11:00pm Quacks 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am Hospital 1:15am Reginald D Hunter's Songs of the Border

3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:30pm

Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale The Voice Kids Our Shirley Valentine Summer 11:30pm ITV News 12:00am ITV News London 12:20am Unforgotten 1:15am Jackpot247 4:00am ITV Nightscreen

4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 12:35am

A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun The £100k Drop Come Dine with Me The Simpsons The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News George Clarke's Old House, New Home Prisión Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back Who is America? Is Love Racist? The Dating Game

Cagney and Lacey Two Wrongs 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Police Interceptors Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 10:00pm Eamonn and Ruth: How the Other Half Lives 11:00pm Inside the Murder Prison 12:05am The Last Days of Heath Ledger

7:15pm 9:00pm 10:45pm 12:35am

Tommy's Honour An Ordinary Man Realive Renegades Tommy's Honour Gifted young golfer Tommy Morris rejects the stuffy status quo and seeks to play the game on his own terms. An Ordinary Man Happy Death Day Renegades Realive

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Word Ladder Can you by changing 1 letter at a time, get from the first word to the last word in the given number of moves?

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Aries. If someone’s nose is put out of joint this week it is no fault of yours, though you may well be a convenient shoulder to cry on. Saturn bids for a swift solution, but there is every risk that the matter, though appearing to be settled, may actually serve to open a can of worms. In trine with Venus sage Saturn actions a fair share of compromise.

Libra. Time for some much needed rest and relaxation. You have done and dusted what you said that you would do, and now is a time to chill and take some down time just for your elf. The Venus conjunction with Ceres brings in new energies and heralds a busy time ahead, so, while you can, opt out and charge your mojo in preparation.

Taurus. Mercury’s brush with Pluto serves to slow something down, but also serves to give you some quality time to rethink your recent actions; and plan better your next step. Whilst Mercury clearly opens the discussion and promotes the wellbeing of the future, Pluto brings timbre to a situation that won’t go away by itself!

Scorpio. A healthy whiff of nostalgia takes you back this week as you get to reminisce and catch up with someone close to you. Though you have a agenda that sees you keen on the long term planning, it is good to bide a while in the past just long enough to look back on what was. Pluto is in opposition to the Sun, and for sure, all is well.

Gemini. Mars stimulates the creative corner borne by Ceres, bringing positive energy into a project that seems to be becoming stale. Under your control and guidance there is work to be done and you are the person to steer the ship, hands on. A problem is only a problem if you let it become one, and a problem shared is a problem halved.

Sagitarius. Look within, and you may just surprise yourself as you work with emotional issues and allow for new horizons. The inner you is poised and ready to take on something new and this will only happen if you can better know what’s within. This week Venus steps up to both Mars and Saturn bringing power through inner energies.

Cancer. Once bitten is twice shy, but you are back on track, highly motivated, and there appears to be no stopping you! The Sun takes on Kora midweek, and the merging of previous boundaries seems to create an open and more conducive environment, bringing change, but not change for change’s sake. Be who you really are!

Capricorn. Make hay while the sun shines this week, since you have the backing you need astrologically to make a real difference. Enabling, mighty Mars shapes up to a dreamy, romantic Venus and the result is sensitivity personified. Such power in positive hands can make significant change and bring much needed comfort when and where needed.

Leo. We are approaching a Leo driven agenda, and the Cosmos seems to be open to opportunity and enterprise. He who dares, wins, so go for it! Whereas you are happier centre stage, this is not necessarily where the action really is this week. Use your considerable psychic senses to read between the lines and look before you leap.

Aquarius. Under your guidance many new aspects are being explored, and for good reason. Finally you get to say what needs to be said with no holds barred. If the truth be told you are part of the rescue package and have surprised even yourself with your intermediary bargaining skills. Keep up the good work, it helps everyone directly.

Virgo. An affair of the heart sees you at sixes and sevens this week. If ever there was a time to face facts it is now. The midweek tryst between Mars and Venus ascertains the whole business of love and war, and turns the tables into the bargain. Meanwhile it is one step forward and two back, and the stagnation of the situation begs a resolve.

Pisces. Look to your opposing sign of Virgo this week as things have to be seen to be believed and because opposites attract. Relationship issues are strained and there appears to be no solution on the horizon. Be ready to make decisions because what you do next is vital, and whatever comes along, your faith in fate will be rewarded.

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Cryptic

Down 1 Tramp, one in collection of papers (7) 2 Auctions off prison rooms, we hear (5) 3 More hasty to produce a slice of bacon (6) 4 Elegance of old cricketer (5) 5 Left out by mistake, I met Dot (7) 6 Greek letter begins, 'Sir, I give my assurance' (5) 8 Some hotel items for the select few (5) 13 Disturbance after tea in old vehicle (7) 15 Gather a large amount (5) 16 Chap gets older, but copes 17 Menservants drink during TV's broadcast (6) 18 Went out with old hat (5) 19 Roy leaves mixed yoghurts for hooligans (5) 21 Empty shower after last showered (5)

BALL Weekly Stars

Across 1 Aspired, in a way, to helplessness (7) 4 Slogs away to get shine (5) 7 Only about five find the answer (5) 9 Strongly criticising the roof work (7) 10 Encourage another to breathe? (7) 11 Minor part in Oedipus Rex tragedy (5) 12 Stone alien missile (6) 14 Hit and miss or damn silly (6) 18 A drink for the American conscripts (5) 20 Leave, if there's a group performing (7) 22 Roman officer broke turbine (7) 23 Some of his language was jargon (5) 24 Fruit for specific days of the month (5) 25 Rushes to publish within seconds (7)

Code Breaker

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 12 represents Z and 15 represents D, so fill in Z every time the figure 12 appears and D every time the figure 15 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.

Play on Words

Answers String theory. Just in time.

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13th - 19th July Across 1 Charred wood used for fuel (8) 6 And not (3) 7 Loft (5) 9 Vow (4) 11 Loan (4) 12 Weapons (4) 14 Information (4) 16 School group (5) 18 Animal park (3) 19 Buildings where plays area performed (8)

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Down 1 Disagreement (8) 2 Pinafore (5) 3 Layer (4) 4 Relevant (3) 5 Hand-held cutting tool (8) 8 The other one from this (4) 10 Totals (4) 13 Shaving tool (5) 15 Largest continent (4) 17 Fire remains (3)

Across 1 Shower (of rain) (8) 4 Pelota (4) 8 Guante (5) 10 Poppy (7) 11 Stadium (7) 12 Grosero (maleducado) (4) 14 To turn off (light, television) (6) 16 Pajitas (6) 19 Tin can (4) 21 Rescue (7) 24 Disculpa (7) 25 Mareas (5) 26 Plomo (4) 27 Prisionero (8)

Down 1 Storks (8) 2 Delante (5) 3 Nails (metal) (6) 5 Evitar (5) 6 Loyal (4) 7 Zanahoria (6) 9 Oyster (5) 13 Lift (elevator) (8) 15 Spit (roast) (6) 17 Coffin (5) 18 Oración (religión) (6) 20 Now (at this time, immediately) (5) 22 Mushrooms (flat-topped) (5) 23 Caída (4)

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

Kakuro Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.

Sudoku

Funagram Unscramble the name of a famous American author of thriller novels: TO MURDER BULL Unscramble the name of a famous Roman road (two words): WE GRANT TITLES ANSWERS: - ROBERT LUDLUM - WATLING STREET

Fill the grid so every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9

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Kenny’s Postbag Kenny, I had a reading with a psychic and he told me when I was going to die. Since then I have been very anxious and I am not sleeping well. I wish I could turn the clock back! Penny M. Penny, the one thing certain is we will, all of us, die one day; but it is not professional to give a client any details about their departure from this planet. I am not surprised that you are distressed and not sleeping. I get angry when I hear of anyone who gives such a reading, and does not adhere to known standards. One thing for sure, whoever this was, the reading is not to be trusted and I would ask you to ignore it as the rubbish it really is.

Kenny Corris Don't forget to email or message me with your Postbag Questions!. Check out my new website: www.kennycorris.net

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Something of the night

by Michael Walsh

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keyboardcosmetics@gmail.com AN obsession with unearthing corpses suggests there is something of the night about the globalist left. There is relentless pressure to desecrate the mausoleum of former Spanish leader Francisco Franco (1892 - 1975) by removing his mortal remains. Those who espouse Stalinist ideology never give up with their creepy taste for necrophilia. E M Godden, in Conflict in Spain, says on p72, ‘During the last week of July, 1936, the bodies of nuns were exhumed from their graves and propped up outside the walls of their convents. Obscene and offensive placards were attached to their bodies.’ The Spanish Civil War (1936 1939) listed 731 Christian martyrs, who were sainted by the Roman Catholic Church in 2001 and 2007. In the canonisation of several martyrs, Pope Benedict said: “Adding such a great number

PRESSURE TO DESECRATE: Franco’s tomb, at Valle de los Caidos. of martyrs to the list of beatified persons shows that the supreme witness of giving blood is not an exception reserved only for some individuals, but a realistic possibility for all Christian people. “It includes men and women of different ages, vocations and social conditions, who pay with their lives in fidelity to Christ and His Church.” English historian Arthur Bryant,

in his well-documented Communist Atrocities in Spain, tells of one murder squad which went to the Dominican convent in Barcelona and informed the Mother Superior that ‘because of possible mob violence’ the nuns should accompany the squad to a place of safety. The sisters of mercy were then taken to the suburbs and murdered. The reason given in off-handed

manner: ‘We needed the building. We didn’t want to mess it up before we occupied it.’ In Madrid, it was estimated that one 10th of the population of Spain had been murdered by Republicans by 1939. It is on record that 6,832 members of the Catholic clergy, representing 20 per cent of the nation’s clergy, were killed. In October 2008, the Spanish

newspaper La Razon published an article on the number of people murdered for practising Catholicism. In May 1931, 100 church buildings were burned while intimidated firefighters refused to extinguish the flames. In 1934, 33 priests were slaughtered in the Asturias Revolution. Some 3,400 ecclesiastics were slaughtered during the first stages of the Civil War. By the end of the war a total of 7,000 clergymen and 3,000 religious people had been murdered for practising Catholicism. Soviet dissident and Gulag survivor Alexander Solzhenitsyn explained why we don’t read more about atrocities committed by the left ... ‘ownership of the media is in the hands of the pepetrators.’ Besides, journalism attracts those with liberal-left tendencies notorious for censoring genocide committed by globalists. These include atrocities committed by Republicans during and after the Spanish Civil War.

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health

Going loco for coconut oil

LOVED by models Gisele Bundchen and Miranda Kerr, coconut oil is becoming something of a beauty musthave on the dressing tables of fashionistas around the globe. This yummy-smelling oil is being praised by beauty editors for its soothing and moisturising properties; and there are lots of ways to use it. First, the science bit. Coconut oil contains high levels of several beneficial acids: lauric, caprylic and capric acids. These chemicals have antifungal, antibacterial and anti-viral qualities, making the product a brilliant natural cold-sore remedy. These

acids also reduce inflammation, helping those who suffer from acne. Taken internally - either eaten straight off the spoon or used in cooking - coconut oil boosts levels of ‘good’ cholesterol, helps to fight infection and improves the immune system. The product, which has a solid, frosting-like texture at room temperature, melts with the warmth of your hands and makes an excellent all-round moisturiser. Its natural antioxidant levels will help ward off the effects of pollution and delay wrinkles on both the face and body. The oil makes a gentle and effective eye make-up remover and a great natural lip balm. Used before going in the sun, it provides natural low levels of SPF, and will nourish your skin at the same time. Used on nails, coconut oil will moisturise your cuticles, and massaged into the ends of hair will tame frizz and soften split ends. Better still, the whole family can enjoy this multi-purpose natural remedy. The oil

is brilliant as both a shaving and after-shave cream and when used on beards will soften bristles. Babies’ bottoms will also benefit as coconut oil helps clear up nappy rash. Gargled in the mouth, a 2017 study found it can decrease plaque levels and reduce gum disease. Fans also claim it helps to whiten teeth. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous and want to have a go at some kitchen sink chemistry, why not try mixing equal parts of sugar and coconut oil to make a natural body scrub? If you have a favourite aromatherapy oil, you could also try adding a couple of drops to a handful of coconut oil and make a massage lotion, or mixed with peppermint oil in a small pot you can create your very own lip balm for on the go. If you’re thinking of trying coconut oil for any of its uses, though, it’s worth bearing in mind there are several different qualities, and organic, virgin products will give you the best results. Hydrogenated coconut oil is unhealthy to cook with and oily rather than moisturising if used on the skin or hair. Browse local chemists though and you’ll find most medium-sized shops should offer a good quality oil.

Coconut oil, did you know? • The oil’s high levels of beneficial saturated fats help balance hormones. • It is the richest source of lauric acid, a natural anti-bacterial, after breast milk. • Coconut oil won’t break down when cooking at high temperatures like other oils. It also won’t go off as quickly.

COCONUT OIL: A beauty must-have.

Wine’s flavour is formed in the brain A REPORT suggests that wine could give your brain a work out. A leading neuroscientist believes that drinking a glass of wine sparks a reaction in the sensory and emotional parts of the brain and it is this brain activation that actually constructs the taste of the wine. The neuroscientist also believes that

Are you in the mood? A SEX survey revealed almost two-thirds of couples say sex is an important part of their relationship, yet one in three women admit their partner wants more sex than they do. The findings were revealed from a survey of 5,000 people aged between 16 and 65 who were in a relationship. It was carried out by researchers from the Open University and Huddersfield University and found that 33 per cent of women agreed with the statement that their partners wanted more sex than they did. Just one in 10 men said they wanted sex less than their partner.

flavour is impacted by the drinker’s emotional connection to the wine as it conjures up memories and emotions. Factors such as gender, age and even the genetic make-up of saliva can impact how wine tastes, in a term called ‘neurogastronomy’ which describes how the brain creates the perception of flavour.

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RABBITS: Are eco-friendly.

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Plaza Golf Society

Orba Warblers Golf Society A SOMEWHAT depleted field teed-off at Alenda Golf for their last game. Whether it was down to the hot weather or the support of the overseas members who are sorely missed, they’ll never know. This competition was a Stableford One Division on a nearly empty golf course which was well presented and, on a cooler day, would’ve certainly allowed some very good scores, Nevertheless, a few of the group showed how it should be done, and none more so than Peter Gibson who won with 37 points. Runner-up with 35 points was Mike Taylor who narrowly defeated Fred Cooley into third spot on count back. The ever present David Knight was fourth with 32 points. Nearest The Pins went to Mickey Stapleton (hole 5) and Peter Gibson (16). The next game will see the Society re-

turn to Bonalba on Wednesday with a tee-off time of 10am. For more information or to book in, contact Michael Taylor on 639 242 896.

It’s confirmed! CD Torrevieja now has Jesus

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ONCE again the Plaza Golf Society visited a sizzling Villamartin with 44 players looking to improve on their performance from two weeks ago. Unfortunately this didn’t prove the case for all golfers and Brian Fenty minus his broken driver after the second hole managed to overwhelm the consistent ‘inconsistent’ Bob Price for last place! Two’s proved fairly elusive with only three successes, going to Kevin Bird, Ian Parkinson and Margaret Wood-

LAST GAME: Some of the group.

hall, each being better off by €37. Nearest The Pins, sponsored by The Alehouse, were won by... in no particular order... Graham Clarke, Bob Kemp, Warren Harris, Dave Letherby and STILL the loudest golfer ever... Barry Mitchell! Best lady was the very steady Liz Sully who, with a great score of 36 points also came third in the Silver Division missing out to Bob Kemp in second. Top of the charts was Paul Cassel winning on countback

with a creditable 37 points. In the close Gold Division, Kevin Bird was third with 35 points losing on countback to Warren Harris, which left the winner Big Jimmy Gray with a massive 39 points looking to attract the attention of the Handicap Secretary... happy new handicap! The next event is at La Finca on Friday July 20, with only two spaces left. For more details or to register, log on to the website at www.thep lazagolfsociety.com.

Busters Golf Society AS they left to play at El Platio, the golfers knew that it would only get hotter as the day progressed, but it was well worth it to play on such an excellent course. Thankfully, the breeze in the face as they drove between shots in the buggies kept everyone cool on a course that was playing long with some equally long grass in places on the greens which were being constantly watered. The BF9 was won by Martin Collins with 17 points and the BB9 by Barry Grinsell with 16. Nearest The Pins were won by Nikki Ead (hole 7), Bill Peters (9), Helen Kinsella (14) and John Chatham (18). On the day, third place went to Stephen ‘Gilly’ Gilbert with 29 points with Bill Peters and Helen Kinsella tied for first place with 30 points each; Helen winning by dint of her having a better back nine. All 18 players commented on the quality of the course although none of them were able to beat it. Nevertheless, snacks and drinks supplied by Rik and Lisa were enjoyed once they returned to Quesada Mini Golf, and thanks go to them and all the staff for having the tables ready and waiting for the presentations. Busters Golf Society is a small friendly group who play on the first Friday of the month with usually between 16 and 24 golfers. For more information, please contact Barry Ginsell by e-mail: bustersgolfsociety@hotmail.com quoting your phone number and current handicap.

CD TORREVIEJA are now pleased to confirm that Jesús Sánchez Ricarte will join the Club, after both they and the player agreed a deal. Jesús will play left-back, although he is also able to play left-wing. He stands out for his agility and skill, his versatility, his hard work and commitment and his excellent stopped-ball kicks. The 25-year-old player from Elche, joins CD Torrevieja from Crevillente Deportivo and also brings Third Division experience with him after spending two seasons with Martos CD. He has even played in the Second Division B with Real Jaén CF in 2014/2015, besides finishing his training at Hércules CF to then play in their reserve team.

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motoring TEST DRIVE by Tim Saunders

Citroen C3 MANY motorists crave looks and economy but they don’t necessarily have the budgets for both. So the Citroen C3 with its 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine is sure to win many hearts and minds. It’s the most efficient car I have driven for a very long time. With its blue bodywork and white roof, the five-door hatchback looks sporty and stylish. It should also not suffer supermarket trolleys gladly… thanks to Citroen’s patented Bump technology. Ram a trolley into the door and it should rebound and likely do the assailant a bit of damage. It reminds me of when my dad bought a car and on parking in a supermarket car park a nasty dent appeared in the door from a trolley. It remained there for evermore. Although Citroen’s Bump technology will tackle many trolley problems on doors it cannot cover all eventualities and does not deal with oafs in 4x4s who get out and slam their doors uncaringly into the poor little car next to them. I think Citroen would do well to cover most of the bodywork of their cars in this

Bump technology. Dent removal companies would suddenly experience a drop in trade. Inside the C3 there’s daring orange leather on the dashboard and on the edges of the black fabric seats as well as around the steering wheel. It’s also practical. The petrol engine is responsive and I like the five-speed manual gearbox and traditional handbrake. There’s engine stop/start and on a full 45-litre tank it will easily cover over 500 miles. Pretty impressive. Head on it looks quite chunky with its large grille and bumper and inside there’s a reasonable amount of space with an adequate boot for a car of this size. Of course, with all the Saunders’ luggage it is often necessary to remove the parcel shelf and this occasion is no different. If only our daughters could travel light but even on a sleepover at their grandparents it seems they need to take the kitchen sink. The sat nav is easy to use but try as I might I cannot get it to allow me to search by postcode, which is a pain. That said, it is a trustworthy system and I am impressed how it introduces me to some of Devon’s scenic

CITROEN C3: Good looking.

Facts at a glance country roads that I have not come across before and I am all the better for this experience. The C3 can be driven with urgency and it will not disappoint. Driving in Britain during the day has become an utter waste of time due to endless traffic jams and so it is a joy to drive early in the morning or late at night when the roads are quiet. It actually takes us just two hours to travel from Hampshire to Devon at 6am. The same journey during the day can take up to six hours. On a decent long stretch of road the C3 overtakes six cars in a row, all crawling along at under 50mph. It is a very safe manoeuvre, I reassure my wife as she moans at my needless risk taking. No risk whatsoever and the Citroen conducts itself splendidly without even breaking into a sweat. My wife, on the other hand … It’s by no means a super-fast car but it is quick and does feel like a sports car when the revs are high and the road is clear.

Citroen C3 Flair S&S PureTech 110 Manual in Cobalt Blue with Opal White roof Price: €20,650 Top speed: 187kph 0-100kph: 9.3secs Power: 110bhp Economy: 21 kpl approx. Watch the video at www.testdrives.biz The engine bears the distinctive sound of other small three-cylinder Citroens and Peugeots; it’s a sound that has grown on me and I love the fact that this is turbocharged. This family-sized hatchback comes equipped with all round electric windows and wing mirrors and the central touchscreen operates the heating, sat nav and radio. It is also home to a helpful reversing camera. Here is a car for all mums and dads who are not too old for a bit of fun.

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New Jeep Wrangler from September AN undisputed off-road champion and a unique vehicle for everyday urban adventures, the new generation of the iconic Jeep Wrangler offers excellent levels of comfort and superior driving dynamics. The all-new Jeep Wrangler is a one-of-akind vehicle that is ready to write a fresh, unprecedented chapter in the legendary history of the Jeep brand, a story which began in 1941. It is with this clear objective that the iconic Jeep Wrangler has been completely renewed while remaining true to itself, with legendary off-road capabilities, authentic Jeep styling and advanced technology features. The result is the most capable Wrangler ever, courtesy of unmatched technical contents, which, depending on the trim, include two advanced four-wheel drive, active, ondemand full time systems - Command-Trac and Rock Trac, plus Tru-Lock electric frontand rear-axle lockers, Trac-Lok limited slip differential and electronic front sway-bar disconnect. From the roughest terrain to more exclusive city streets, the all-new Jeep Wrangler is perfectly at ease, and delivers a more

UNMATCHED: Regarded as the most capable Jeep Wrangler ever.

modern design, which stays true to the original, combined with more open-air freedom and advanced technology features in terms of safety and connectivity. The fourth generation Jeep Wrangler is offered in three different trim levels: Sport, Sahara and Rubicon - all available in twoor four-door configuration - and in an allnew Overland park, exclusively on the Sahara version, ensuring a more up-scale appearance.

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