RTN Newspaper - Costa Blanca South 14 - 20 September 2018 Issue 984

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Twisters hit Costa Blanca

By Darren Parmenter

Photo credit: @AEMET_CValencia Twitter

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TORNADO that made its way along the Costa Blanca coast was a spectacular sight - if not a little frightening. The severe weather phenomenon was witnessed by people from across the Vega Baja, as well as the southern Costa Blanca. It made made its way across Guardamar del Segura and La Mata last Friday morning. The northern Costa Blanca municipalities of Oliva and Denia experienced several waterspouts out to sea on Thursday afternoon, and the unusual weather conditions have been the result of two storms building up in the Vega Baja and in La Safor. The severe weather came less than 24 hours

FRIGHTENING: Tornados approach Guardamar del Segura. after a yellow warning was issued across Alicante Province. But the bad weather did-

n’t last long as the sun broke through within a few hours - but not before problems were caused by

€1m fine for environment crime MURCIA’S Regional Government issued a fine of more than €1 million to a company that allegedly continually breached waste and landfill requirements. The fine, totalling €1,474,000, is the biggest ever imposed by them for a crime against the environment. The company, Proambiente, was responsible for the management of the landfill site that covers Abanilla and La Murada until 2011, and the purpose of the fine is aimed at recovering part of the money that has been

spent in restoring the dump and the treatment plant. According to reports, the bill has already reached €5.6 million. However, the Murcian government are going to have to join a queue to receive their money as Proambiente is currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings with debts going into the multi-millions. The work to recover and seal the old landfill site measuring more than 270,000m2 is expected to be completed in November. Around 80 per cent of the area has been se-

torrential rain. One reader contacted the RTN to say that he had just returned from shopping in Urbanisation La Marina and became trapped in his car. “It must’ve been at least halfan-hour before we even

cured so far. The area was affected by leachate, which is formed when waste degrades and rain washes the resulting products out. The normally black liquid is known to pollute groundwater and represents a major health risk.

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considered getting out and trying to get inside the house, such was the strength of the rain and hail falling. We then spotted the tornados in the distance that were coming toward us... it was quite frightening.”

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Illegal traders caught SIX Senegalese nationals have been arrested by the Guardia Civil during the weekly market in La Mata, Torrevieja. The men, aged between 31 and 52 years old, were caught by plain clothes officers in possession of thousands of counterfeit items, including clothes, and unlawfully copied goods (such as CDs and DVDs) which they were intending to sell. According to reports, the value of the confiscated items is believed to be around €70,000.

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Students rent problems THE lack of available flats and apartments for rent to students in Elche has forced them to live instead in nearby Alicante and Santa Pola. The cost of renting, especially in Santa Pola, may be lower in the off-season but some of that saving is then used in the costs of travel to their seat of learning. The recent housing bubble in the Alicante Province has seen the cost of some apartments rise by 10.8 per cent in a year, making an average monthly rent in Elche is €551 and €560 in Santa Pola. Credit Emergencias Los Alcazares/Facebook.

On the fence LOCAL POLICE arrested a man in the early hours of Saturday morning after causing a traffic accident in Orihuela. According to eyewitnesses, the man was driving quite recklessly and for reasons still being investigated ended up ploughing his car into a fence on Calle Themistocles Almagro. Even though the driver fled from the scene, he was quickly detained by police.

DANGER: Gas cylinders could have exploded. FIREFIGHTERS had to remove three butane gas cylinders which were in imminent danger of exploding when a motor home caught fire. They were called to Calle Bergantin at Los

Narejos at 12.57pm on Tuesday. On arrival the emergency services were confronted by the burning vehicle which was totally destroyed by the fire. No one was inside, but

there were several other motor homes nearby which may have been at threat from the flames. The firefighters removed the scorched gas cylinders and moved them a safe distance away.

No one was hurt in the incident, which was quickly brought under control, but an ambulance attended to two employees of a neighbouring commercial centre who suffered from anxiety attacks.

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Illegal bird owners arrested

CAUGHT: The nets used to trap the illegally held birds. TWO people have been arrested in the Murcia Region connected with the illegal ownership of goldfinches. They were detained by the Guardia Civil in Cartagena and Cehegin as a result of ‘Operation Carduelis’ carried out by the Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA) which was set up to protect wildlife and detect any crimes in that area.

The first arrest was as a result of surveillance on Cartagena which caught the suspect in the act of using a six metre net to catch the birds as well as using six other goldfinches to attract them. The other case in Cehigin, as part of the same investigation, discovered a local trying to sell protected birds without any authorisation. During an inspection, SEPRONA found 15

goldfinches that hadn’t been ringed, and the owner couldn’t prove their legality. According to reports, the officers also found 11 other dead birds on the floor due to the intense heat in the room, which was without ventilation and exposed to direct sun. The seized birds have been taken to the El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre in Murcia.

Drink and drugs driving crackdown PILAR DE LA HORADADA Council has announced that the Local Police will be carrying out a major drink and drug driving campaign throughout the remainder of the month of September. The measure known as ‘A safe Pilar’ has been implemented previously, with the aim of both reducing accidents on the local roads and at the same time educating drivers about the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol or/and the

influence of narcotics.narcotics. The Local Police has said that the controls could be carried out at any time during the day or night along a number of roads in the municipality. Councillor Jose Tomas Saua, said that figures from the Traffic Department show that 43 per cent of drivers killed in traffic accidents had levels of alcohol and drugs in their blood when analysed by the National Institute of Toxicology.

Parade postponed FOR the first time ever in the history of the event, the poor weather forced the postponement of the traditional parade of the Virgen de Monserrate through the historic centre of Orihuela. It will be held this coming Sunday instead. The decision to cancel the pa-

rade in honour of the local patron saint was made at the last possible moment, at 8pm, just as the procession was about to leave Orihuela Cathedral and caused much confusion among those gathered in wait. In the event, there was only some very light rain but no chances were taken.

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New beach huts on the way ORIHUELA Council has announced a number of spending plans that include building eight new wooden lifeguard huts on their beaches. The new and modern facilities will have everything installed to provide the best possible service with storage cabinets, a washbasin, heating, loudspeakers and medical equipment that includes a stretcher. The total cost for the buildings is just over €172,000. The same announcement from Councillor Rafael Almagro also included other grants and investments for the municipality, such as €57,722 for work on Calle Torreta and a three-year contract for the municipal sports centres (worth €17,000 annually) to pay for the gas used to heat the water supply. Finally, and as part of the ‘Citizen Participation’ scheme, money was also awarded to the Arneva Neighbourhood Association and the Miguel Hernandez Friendship with Cuba Association.

MODERN: Rafael Almagro announcing the spending plans.

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LEADING: Campello had almost 100 per cent hotel rates for August.

Passengers down... hotels stable by Darren Parmenter

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HE ongoing concerns at levels of tourism to the Costa Blanca have been strengthened by the release of the latest passenger numbers for Alicante-Elche Airport. According to figures released by airport managers AENA, the traditionally busiest month of the tourist year - August - has seen a significant 3.3 per cent drop when compared to the same month in 2017. This translates to a fall of 54,048 passengers, and overall for 2018 to date the airport has only recorded a 0.3 per cent increase. The August fall is the first after eight years of uninterrupted growth which saw a record of 1,616,177 air passengers exactly one year ago. Once again, the drop has been put firmly in the lap of the British tourists who have

been seduced into trying Turkey and Tunisia and Egypt after they’ve recovered from their own political and terrorism issues from the recent past. The 3.3 per cent drop follows on from the 2.5 point fall in July, and in addition to travellers expanding their wings to other destinations, there are still consequences from the collapse of Monarch Airlines last year which saw 600,000 seats to AlicanteElche Airport lost. Not all of those were filled by other airlines for the summer season just completed. But it’s not all gloomy news for the tourism industry. Hotel occupancy rates throughout the Alicante Province in August saw an average of 90 per cent; slightly up from 89.2 per cent for last year, but reversing the falls in the previous months. Campello led the way with a record of 99.3 per cent... and at the other end of the scale; Orihuela reached just 48 per cent.

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Local Police shortage forecast

RIHUELA’S Chief of Local Police has warned that action needs to be taken sooner rather than later to address the problem of

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a shortage of police officers. Jose Maria Pomares made his comments during the recent fiestas held in the municipality, and followed a series of pre-

sentations to a number of his team. He was quick to point out that his concerns were not aimed at the mayor, but at the councillor responsible for public safety, Mariola Rocamora. According to reports, the two have had several verbal exchanges over a number of months recently. The main issue concerns the number of new people joining the Orihuela Local Police. There are currently only 142

across the municipality, a figure that is reducing every year as they leave or retire. The ideal number is 200 which is understood to be more than adequate to cover the municipality which covers a very wide area. Pomares also explained that with the opportunity to take early retirement, the average age of 46 makes future losses inevitable and thus creating even more vacancies if the situation isn’t addressed.

Photo credit: Diaro de la Vega

VACANCIES: Police Chief warns of steady reduction of Orihuela’s Local Police.

Cartagena drugs stash

Flying high and low

THE Spanish Tax Agency with the cooperation of the maritime authorities has managed to intercept a boat off Cartagena carrying seven tons of hashish. The two people on board the 16-metre long ‘sloop’ boat and carrying an American flag found 100 miles east of Cabo de Palos, were arrested after more than 200 batches of the drug were discovered. The men are understood to be Russian nationals. The final weight of the stash is expected to exceed 7,000 kilos, making the street value of the haul more than €11 million.

TWO of the five hot air balloon rides organised by the council which took off across Murcia on Sunday morning had more than eventful journeys, with one of them needing an emergency landing. Three people were left slightly injured. Those on board were a mixture of people who had won a ballot to tour the city from the air, and were accompanied by a number of journalists. It’s not known what caused the incidents but it had nothing to do with the light rain and cloudy skies that accompanied the trips.

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Alcohol prevention ORIHUELA Council’s Department of Health have launched a pioneering initiative to educate young people of the danger of alcohol. The idea of the ‘Cafes Preventivos’ will see these talks taking place in pubs, bars and cafes in the municipality hosted by a number of experts until the end of September... and only coffee will be served. Councillor Noelia Grao said the aim was “to encourage good health among our young people and to prevent future issues.”

The Vega Baja rains HEAVY storms across the Vega Baja region severely affected a number of municipalities, especially in San Isidro where firefighters were called to pump out water from a number of cellars and underground garages. In Catral, lightning struck a palm tree and Elche firefighters extinguished it and prevented it from spreading to others nearby ... yet not a single drop in nearby Torrevieja.

Unemployed jobs scheme A TOTAL of 64 young people have joined the staff at the Orihuela Town Hall as part of a grant scheme organised by the Valencian Employment and Training Service (SERVEF). They were met on their first morning by the mayor of Orihuela, Emilio Bascuñana, and Councillor Rafael Almagro. Intended for unemployed 16-30 year olds, the total grant is just over €1 million and the period of employment lasts for one year.

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U3A communication problems TORREVIEJA U3A is having ‘motherboard’ problems. Sounds serious, well it is and it is causing long delays in getting information published on the membership website. But all is not yet lost and the problem should

be resolved very soon. As the summer season comes to an end and many group activities start to recommence, it is time to remind everyone of their next big event. Monday September 24, in

the CMO building in Torrevieja (close to Habaneras) with an 11am start, is the annual Groups Fair where existing and new members can call in and browse round the tables for information on each group activity, speak to the group

leaders and generally find out more about the Torrevieja U3A and what it has to offer for only €5 per year joining fee. The Torrevieja U3A gives you a chance to enjoy and take part in new life experi-

ences, make new friends and try new activities all through one organisation and right on your doorstep. For more information, please email: Torrevie jau3agroups@gmail.com.

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And the winners are...

by Darren Parmenter

Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Orihuela

THE countdown has begun to the start of the new market place in Orihuela. Everything is now in place for the Tuesday market to move on September 18 to the Marques de Molins from the Huertos Exhibition Grounds after a ballot was held among the 172 traders for the pitches. The market has been held in the previous location for the past nine years. In the remaining week or so, the stall holders will be formally notified of the results of the ballot that was computer generated, although it’s estimated that almost all of them filled the council meeting room to bursting point to hear for themselves the pitch location they’d secured. According to reports, Councillor Damaso Aparicio said that he was “very happy and satisfied” on how the draw was made, following criticism by a

SATISFIED: Daniel Aparacio was pleased at the open ballot for the new market. (File image) number of the market traders on the potential lack of transparency. “It was a totally open draw,” said Aparicio, “and this can be confirmed by all of those that have come along. It seems that everyone is looking forward to the move.”

The new location is expected to make shopping easier as it will be located in just two streets, while the fruit and vegetable sections will be placed next to the station. The entrance to the market will be dominated by clothes and household items.

On the down side of the move, Councillor Aparicio acknowledged that parking is an issue and that the council is working on a solution which may see a number of private spaces being rented to be used for both traders and customers.

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Collecting funds for Nigel THE latest of many initiatives to raise money to fund the ongoing treatment for 10-year-old Nigel Watson continues tomorrow (Saturday). The ‘Elite Street Girls’ are simply a group of friends that want to help Nigel and his family achieve their aim of €150,000 to pay for his treatment after being diagnosed with an inoperable form of brain stem cancer. And you can see the girls walking around Urbanisation La Marina clad in Hawaiian style fancy dress and carrying and shaking their buckets. They plan to begin at 6.30pm from Jack’s Bar at the top of the urbanisation, and will be walking around all the other bars, restaurants and supermarkets on their way along the top road before arriving in Consum Square, trying to raise as much as possible from everyone they meet on the way.

Green light for lights Photo credit: Strength for Nigel Facebook

by Darren Parmenter

HERO: Nigel Watson meeting his idol Ronaldo back in June. It’s still not too late to take part in the walk with the Elite Street Girls. Just turn up at the start dressed in the Hawaiian style, pay a €5 donation towards the fund for

Nigel... and off you go. You can find out more details on the fundraising events and the background to this story that has affected the life of a fun-loving boy at

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the dedicated Facebook page (Strength for Nigel) which has just passed a remarkable 3,000 ‘likes.’ www.facebook.com/group s/428482767609728/

AT a cost of €626,380, a four-year contract that will see Torrevieja’s traffic lights getting a longawaited overhaul has been approved. The decision was taken at the recent meeting of the Torrevieja Council, and wasn’t the only project to be given the green light. Plans to build a museum within the historic Eras de la Sal have been started, with a technician already appointed to set up the contract.

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14th - 20th September IGURES released by the Spanish meteor o l o g i c a l agency, AEMET, have shown that every single night in the Murcia region during August was described as ‘tropical.’ They endured the fourth warmest August month of the 20th century and August 2018 was among the 12 hottest in the last 78 years. On top of nights that have made it almost unbearable to sleep, the people of Murcia have experienced regular heavy storms that have included hail on a number of occasions. The average temperature was recorded as 26.6ºC and only just below some of the pervious highest experiences in 2012 (28º), 2003 (27ºC) and in 2015 (26.9ºC). During the course of the month, the highest recorded temperature

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Murcia has a ‘tropical’ August

KEEPING COOL: Some of the hottest nights this century.

was on August 6, with 40.1ºC in Los Valientes, Molinade Segura.

Camelot - The Panto... coming soon THE Rojales Pantomime Group are excited to be rehearsing their fabulous new pantomime to be presented on January 17, 18 and 19, 2019 at the Escuela de Musica y Cultura in Los Montesinos. ‘In days gone by when times were filled with

myths and legends, when brave knights (who looked good in tights) roamed England slaying dragons and rescuing damsels... there lived the greatest wizard of all by the name of Merlin. ‘Good and evil meet in this wondrous place where a Wizard, a Prince and a beautiful Queen... a Castle, a Sword and a very funny plot, all come together in fabulous Camelot... not to mention a sweet natured bear called Teddy. ‘This magical love affair is not an easy one thwarted by the very evil Sorceress Morgan le Fay and the witches of the forest aided by Valerin The Vicious. Will there be a happy ending? Come and see for yourselves... oh, and audience participation is compulsory - Oh yes it is!!!’ Ticket sales to be announced soon. For further information about our Group or how to get involved with the Rojales Pantomime Group, please call 634 339 588 or e-mail: rojalespan tomime@gmail.com.

As for rainfall, the average for the Murcia region was 24 litres per

square metre which is three times the normal for the time of the year.

No burning... yet OVER a number of days at the beginning of the week, Civil Protection teams based in Orihuela had to intervene to extinguish several small bonfires. These were mainly stubble and farm waste and only presented a low risk of spreading, but the authorities were quick to point out that a resolution from the Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries prohibits any such burning until October 16.

Stunned driver escapes A DRIVER has been treated by paramedics after his car suddenly became engulfed in flames. The incident happened on the AP-7 motorway as it passed through Albertera on the way to Murcia. Firefighters from Crevillente quickly put out the fire and discovered the driver around 150 metres away after he’d escaped. He was both shocked and stunned and it’s understood was suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation. The reason for the car’s fire has not yet been established.

Computer thefts IN addition to pieces of furniture vandalised in one of the classrooms at the Antonio Sequeros de Benejúzar, all of the computer equipment has been stolen. This made it impossible to start a special course that is designed and prepared using this technology. According to reports, the cost of the theft is estimated at €8,000 with an additional €1,500 to cover the damages; an amount the school cannot afford. As a result, the school is working on installing an alarm system as it’s not the first time this has happened.

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A M P OV E R D E T HEAT RE GR OU P will p resen t th ei r new show Supper on Broadway on September 26, 27 and 28 at The Olympia Restaurant, Mil Palmeras at 7.30pm. Again they’re offering a one-course meal and a memorable show in aid of the Defibrillator Appeal, all for the price of ₏10. The show will feature music from musicals that had considerable success on Broadway and West End stages. Shows such as My Fair Lady, Camelot, The Boy Friend, Carousel, Half a Sixpence, Les Miserables and The Blitz will be remembered through a mix of short sketches and song and dance. The group is supporting the campaign for the provision of defibrillators in public buildings, sports facilities and with beach lifeguards. Many people are aware of unnecessary deaths in the area that could have been prevented if a defibrillator had

been available and more people were trained in its use. Before they even started rehearsals for our latest production it had been unanimously decided that any money raised would go towards the defibrillators cause. This decision was further confirmed when one of the members had to be rushed to the local health centre where it was found that he had exceptionally high blood pressure. Members of Campoverde Theatre Group were very aware that this could have easily led to a heart attack without prompt and excellent treatment he received at the local health centre. Tickets are available from the Olympia Restaurant, Mil Palmeras and The Community Centre / Reading Point, Ramon de Campoamor, Calle Cipres, near the old Aldi building on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Call 626 772 256 or 666 186 084, or contact the Ticket Line at ctgticket line@gmail.com.

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EXCLUSIVE by Darren Parmenter A WORRIED but nevertheless relieved resident of the Costa Blanca contacted the RTN to inform us and our readers of an incident in the UK concerning her own grandson, and in the

Take allergy customers seriously process make bars and restaurants more careful when it comes to dealing with customers with allergies. The lady - who asked the RTN to not publish her identity - almost lost her 10-year-old recently. As many people are, he’s allergic to dairy products, which doesn’t mean he comes out in a small rash or gets a little wheezy. In his case, it means full blown anaphylactic shock, and it happened during a family visit to London with some friends. They went into a restaurant that they’d visited before and, even though his mother had taken a packed lunch for him, like all kids he couldn’t resist having a burger. She explained her son’s allergy issues to the staff but there was probably a breakdown in communication or a misunderstanding of the potential seri-

LIFE SAVER: Epi-pens can be vital.

ousness of getting something wrong. In the kitchen, someone probably thought, ‘Ah, a burger with no cheese!’ and removed the cheese from the meat. The result was catastrophic. He went bright red, couldn’t breathe, told his mother he was dying and came out in a rash. Fortunately, paramedics arrived in time to save him, before rushing him to St Thomas’s Hospital and kept under close observation into the evening. The family usually carry an epi-pen with them, but as they thought they weren’t going to eat out, they’d left it at home... although thankfully the boy’s mother had some liquid antihistamine. So, the purpose of this is a heartfelt plea from the boy’s grandmother to all bars and restaurants. “If someone says they have an allergy,” she said, “please take it seriously, as they can react to food at a molecular level.” Even if someone handles cheese, and then a burger bun or a slice of bread for example, you can make the customer seriously ill or worse.

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Help, I’ve got PPPD … and BAD I SUFFER from a mild form of a condition called persistent postural-perceptual dizziness. People who have PPPD feel unbalanced and have the sensation of motion, despite being stationary. It only affects me in large, overly lit spaces, such as airports and supermarkets which make me feel nauseous and disorientated. And I’d sooner stick my head up a dead bear’s bum than have a meal in a brightly-lit restaurant. I have more or less learned to deal with PPPD but not with BAD - Brexit Anxiety Disorder. “Oh come on!” I hear you cry, “you’re making that up.” Nope, when Britain voted to leave the EU I was overcome

with a terrifying sense of uncertainty. The security I attained after six years of living in Spain instantly evaporated after that catastrophic vote. It was replaced with an all consuming rage. That fury is even greater now than it was two years ago. Experts have officially classified my feelings, and the feelings of millions like me, as Brexit Anxiety Disorder. Dr Philip Corr, Professor of Psychology and Behavioural Economics at the University of London, and Dr Simon Stuart, a clinical psychologist say we are ‘remainiacs’ suffering from ‘chronic anxiety caused by loss of control and insecurity.’ Of course we’re insecure! We’ve got a lot to be insecure about. Whenever Brexit features on the news it becomes more and more apparent that ‘remainiacs’ - far from being crazy - are sensibly reacting to a very real existential treat. There’s nothing irrational about wanting no part of the Brexiteers’ suicide plot, which has already had a ruinous effect on the UK’s economy and its societal cohesion.

Credit: Austin Goh/YouTube

by Barry Duke

TRUE BLUE: The old style British passport. But, now and again, Brexit is good for a laugh. I recently received an e-mail from a former colleague, Graham Livingstone, who penned a spoof report that absolutely cracked me up, so much so that I feel compelled to share bits of it with you. There was great rejoicing

among the simple ‘leave Europe’ folk when they learned that the government was going to re-introduce beautiful blue UK passports after Brexit. What joy! What patriotic fervour! What a poke in the eye for Johnny Foreigner! Later they found they had more than ample time to worship

and adore their crisp, new all patriotic blue passports in lengthy queues at EU airports while those with Euro passports were whisked through the formalities in a jiffy and had already staked their places on choice stretches of beaches. In addition, they found that they needed five quid to buy just one euro and were only able to book one week holidays instead of three, as that was all they could afford. They consoled themselves with thoughts like: ‘Who needs to spend a fortune to go to places where they don’t know how to fry fish and chips proper and where they can’t speak no English, neither.’ ‘The frogs can keep their clogs and windmills while the Dutch can keep their Champagne and wines,’ they were heard to say. Many of them did not even make it as far as UK resorts and spent much of their time in bed, seeing how many times a day they could climax while lovingly stroking their lovely blue passports.

www.rtnnewspaper.com Russian spy’s Spanish link THE former spy who was poisoned along with his daughter in Salisbury, UK, has a history of working with Spanish intelligence services. According to the New York Times Sergei Skripal was involved in the fight against Russian organised crime and worked closely with Spain’s National Intelligence Centre (CNI). It is thought that Skripal had originally been assigned to Russia’s embassy in Madrid in the 1990’s, officially as a military attaché but secretly as a GRU - the successors to the KGB - spy. He was recruited to British intelligence in 2004 and was subsequently arrested before being freed in a spy swap in 2010. He later moved back to Spain to work with CNI against the Russian mafia in the country. He made a new life in the UK, but in March he hit the headlines when he and his daughter Yuliana were poisoned in a chemical attack. The Home Office pointed the finger of blame at Russian intelligence services, a charge they flatly deny.

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Cycle parking spaces unveiled COUNCILLOR Miguel Angel Fernandez has announced that a total of 38 bicycle parks will be installed throughout Orihuela. He said that this is something that has been ‘requested several times’ by people living in both the town centre, in the rural areas and also on the Orihuela Costa. Fernandez was accompanied by the director of the Official School of Languages, Sergio Garcia, who expressed his thanks to the council for the parks and said that it was a clear commitment to the local environment. The bike parks will be installed during the rest of September, with those in the Orihuela Costa located in the Civic Centre Alameda del Mar, Playa de Punta Prima, Flamenca Beach Commercial Centre, La Florida Commercial Centre, IES

REQUESTED: Councillor Fernandez (left) at one of the bike parks. Playa Flamenca, Los Dolses College, Playa Mil Palmeras, Centro de Lectura, Calle Cipres, Explanada Playa Flamenca and Zenia Boulevard.

Councillor Fernandez wanted to emphasise that “little by little, such gestures like this continue our commitment to using non-polluting means of transport.”

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RETURNING: Jose Hurtado (left) announces the pupil figures.

Schools back after summer THE 2018 /19 academic year has begun, and the loud cheers heard across Torrevieja were the sounds of parents or guardians delighted that their children had returned to school. The long, hot summer has come to an end at last! A grand total of 11,227 students of all ages have been enrolled for this school year, ranging from 1,842 between two and five years old to the 4,770

in secondary education. Councillor Jose Hurtado said that the current ratio of 25 students per classroom in both infant and primary schools is being worked on; a target implemented by the Ministry of Education last year and followed staffing issues during the economic crisis. “Many schools were forced to increase class numbers after reductions in the numbers of teach-

ers. This trend is now slowly being reversed.� In some infant groups, the class size has even been reduced to as low as 23, especially if there is a child with special needs. However, in the case of primary schools the target has yet to be fully achieved, but progress has been made comp a r e d t o l a s t y e a r, a s there is no class containing more than 30 pupils.

www.rtnnewspaper.com CRESCENDO INTERNATIONAL CHOIR has started rehearsing again to get ready for several planned concerts for the autumn. The first one will take place Saturday October 20 after evening mass in Sagrado Corazon Church in the Plaza Oriente, Torrevieja. There is no charge, but there will be a voluntary donation after the concert with all monies raised going to local charities. The choir, made up of soprano, mezzo, alto, tenor and bass, sings a wide variety of songs ranging from musicals to spirituals, from pop to classical. For example, at the upcoming Torrevieja concert, the choir plans to sing several spiritual pieces such as Deep Peace, Gloria and Hallelujah as well as such popular tunes

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Crescendo International Choir programme as Scarborough Fair, Let it Be and Thank You for the Music. Crescendo has singers of many nationalities in its membership, including English, Dutch, German, Finnish, Danish, and American, plus a very talented Spanish Musical Director and Spanish Pianist. The choir rehearses once a week on Wednesdays from 4.15pm to 7pm at the Bar El Paraiso, Urbanization Jardin del Mar (close to Carrefour), in Torrevieja. Newcomers are encouraged to

come and join in the fun. Based in Torrevieja, Crescendo International Choir is registered as a charitable organisation and has made many contributions to charities all over Spain and in particular in Alicante Province. Most recently, the choir raised €1,050 at a concert it gave on June 3 in Hondon de los Frailes; €500 for the Frailes village band; €200 to both the Pensionistas Association of Frailes and the Amas de Casa of Frailes. The remaining €150 was do-

REHEARSING: The Crescendo International Choir hard at work.

nated to the Food Bank of Frailes. For more information about Crescendo International Choir, see the website www.crescendo-choir.com.

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HELP Vega Baja make dreams come true…

EXCITED: All ready and waiting to leave for a day of memories. MANY families are unable to take their children on a day out together and to build memories together that will last a lifetime. HELP Vega Baja decided that they would step in and at the beginning of the month; volunteers were up early to take 50 children and parents off for a day to remember at Terra Mitica. The families, all referred from the town halls in San Miguel, Benijofar and Almoradi, were in for a treat. After being welcomed by the HELP team with a goody-bag and waved off on their journey by councillors from all three town halls, a very excited coach arrived at Terra Mitica with entrance, lunch tickets and money for an icecream all taken care of. President of the charity, Michele Masson and Welfare officer Wendy Burton went along and armed with everything from clip boards to wet wipes walked around the park for the next six hours watching as the children ran from ride to ride. Michele said: “When we first thought of the idea it all seemed quite easy to organise but I have to say there was a

lot involved to ensure that the day was a success. I have to thank everyone involved including the town halls, HELP volunteers, Jessica and David at Euro Tours and of course a great friend of the charity, Beatriz Lara from the Casaverde Fundación who was our link with social workers and made sure everything was in order and even came along on the morning to all the pick-up points to wave everyone off.” The day was a complete success. As Michele continued: “The smiles on the faces of the now sleepy children when we arrived home, and as they collected their last bag of goodies, said it all. We will remember the day for a very long time and I hope it provided the families a memory that will stay with them too.” For more information on the work that HELP Vega Baja does in the community call 966 723 733 or visit the HELP Vega Baja website at www.helpvegabaja.com. The charity also recently launched a confidential and emotional support helpline called Connections which is available 24 hours a day on 965 021 552.

Keep young and fit by Darren Parmenter ELDERLY residents living in Torrevieja have been invited to take part in a number of council-backed courses aimed at the continued well-being of this particular demographic. The initiative was announced by Councillor Fabiana Ibarra, and the range of activities include including gymnastics, pottery, needlework, painting and relaxation

and meditation at the San Pascual Centre. In addition and perhaps for the more energetic, dance classes are available and these will be held at the Municipal Leisure Centre. Also, and for the first time, there will be twiceweekly free swimming lessons which will take place at the Palacio de los Deportes. Those interested in these will have to register at the sports centre for these courses, and must submit a medical

report indicating that they are cleared for such activity. Registering for the courses began in July, but because many nonSpanish residents weren’t aware of them, the town hall has started to promote them further. The completely free courses that are run by volunteers begin on October 1, and registration continues throughout September at the Torrevieja Town Hall between 9.30am and 1.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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Spotlight on Age Concern

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GE CONCERN has successfully operated their Charity shop in Calle Patricio Zammit 41, Torrevieja for many years and due to its central location attracts a diverse range of customers and donations. Wilma has tirelessly worked and managed the shop for 20 years and with her intimate experience of the area, and her customer base, she has built up a credible reputation of customer care and attention to detail. It is refreshing for her, and her team of volunteers, to welcome customers from all over the globe including Scandi-

CHARITY SHOP: Welcomes customers from all over.

navia, the Commonwealth, Europe, Asia, Africa as well as the UK. It naturally follows that donations of clothes and household items that are donated originate from all over the world giving customers an even greater choice of interna-

tional fashions and products. Being in Torrevieja allows our volunteers to come into contact with many cultures, languages and ethnicities, which makes for some interesting conversations. The opening hours of this successful shop

are Monday - Friday 10 am - 2pm and on Thursday an additional opening time of 5pm - 7pm. S u c c e s s breeds success and so additional volunteers are required to work any of these days and times. Ladies or gentlemen of any age or nationality would be welcomed and it is preferred along with speaking their own language English is spoken also. No two days are ever the same and you would be working alongside an extremely friendly team. To apply, why not pop into the shop and meet Wilma and the team or telephone Age Concern Centre on 966 786 887.

‘Outrage’ at Islamic teaching ALMORADI’S mayor, Maria Gomez, has contacted four schools in the municipality to confirm that none of them has asked the Ministry of Education if they can teach the subject of Islam as part of the religious studies course. It is understood she is ‘outraged’ at reports that two public schools in Almoradi, along with Crevillente, are among those chosen to teach the workings of Islam, without the local council being aware. Under a new policy, schools would be able to teach the subject of the Islamic religion should there be sufficient demand from parents of pupils.

Police compensation ordered A JUDGE in Elche has instructed Torrevieja Council to pay €95,816 in compensation to a police officer. The money, to come from the local taxpayer, is to be paid to the Local Police officer for ‘psychological and moral’ damage caused by the previous PP government under the control of Eduardo Dolon. According to reports, the 38-year-old was forced to transfer to another municipality as a result of the alleged abuse and harassment despite, according to the words of the judge, “Torrevieja being fully aware of the facts” in connection with the case. The original compensation claim was for €250,000.

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Suicide prevention strategy planned Credit: Luis García/Wikipedia

TALKS: Discussions were held at the Ministry of Health. THE Spanish government is devising a strategy aimed at reducing the country’s suicide death toll. Between 3,500 and 4,000 people a year take their own lives in Spain according to the National Statistics Institute, with another 8,000 people needing hospital treatment after failed suicide attempts. The death toll is more than double that seen on the roads. Just before she quit her post, then Health Minister Carmen Montón, met with health professionals last week in order to collect information about the problem.

The idea is to put in place a plan to deal with the problem which causes so much pain and distress that it dwarfs other causes of death but seems to be little talked about. The Health Ministry points out that there are 65 suicides for every death from gender violence, 11 for each homicide and two for every road death. Samaritans in Spain have a 24-hour helpline for people who need to discuss their problems. Call freephone 900 525 100 or email pat@samaritans.com. More information: www.samaritansinspain.com.

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Don’t blame the messenger

by Michael Walsh

keyboardcosmetics@gmail.com DISTRUST in mainstream media has always been self-evident, especially among the job’s own professionals. John Swinton, editor of the New York Tribune addressed the New York Press Association on April 12, 1893. “There is no such thing as an independent Press in America, unless it is in the country towns. There is not one of you who dare to express an honest opinion. If you express an honest opinion, you know beforehand it would never appear in print. We are tools and vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are intellectual prostitutes.” It isn’t fake news to concede that media reflects the opinions of its owners. The American owners of the Daily Mail wish not to be reminded that Viscount Rothermere, who pioneered popular journalism, ardently endorsed Adolf Hitler for many years. Real journalists are self-effac-

FREE PRESS: Journalists are ‘soldiers of communication’. ing: Canadian Reuters correspondent Charles Lynch was candid: “It’s humiliating to look back at what we wrote during the war. It was crap, and I don’t exclude the Ernie Pyles or the Alan Mooreheads; we were a propaganda

arm of our governments.” The most amusing self-effacement was that expressed by Derek Jameson. Considered Britain’s most notorious editor, he described his tabloid frankly. “All the nudes fit to print and all the

news printed to fit.” Commenting on coverage of the unfolding Sergei Skripal drama, mainstream journalist Neil Clark broke ranks: “In all my years in journalism, I have never felt so ashamed of my profession as in

the last four weeks.” A seminar specifically charged with giving the floor to international journalists was supercharged by candid exchanges unlikely to appear in print or on TV screens. One delegate remarked: “There is no such thing as neutral journalism”. Another explained that journalists are now ‘soldiers of communication’, with the emphasis being on the term soldiers. An erudite delegate reminded attending journalists, editors and owners that ‘the internet and digital media are the battlefields of the 21st century.’ Paul Craig Roberts, US Assistant Secretary didn’t mince his words: “The United States no longer has a media. It has a propaganda ministry for the military/security complex, the neoconservatives, and the Israel lobby. And the idiot Americans sit in front of the TV and absorb the propaganda, and they read the New York Times and think that they are sophisticated and in the know.” Fernando Casado, Spanish Analyst and Legal Expert share my experience. “Some journalists, who are actually quite open-minded and are aware of the real situation, have no choice but to write what is expected of them by their editors in order to make both ends meet and have a decent salary”.

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www.rtnnewspaper.com by Colin Bird The opinions published in Colin’s weekly column are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or newspaper sponsors. IT seems to me that over the years, as the number of TV channels at our disposal have multiplied, the quality of the programmes has diminished commensurately. I remember ‘the good old days’ when there were two then three channels, and it was a toss-up what we should watch, such was the quality. And with no video recorders back in the early 60’s, it meant that we missed some top notch shows. We were spoilt for choice. Even the commercials were brilliant. Now I spend all my time switching channels in the hope of finding something that is worth swopping 60 minutes of my life for, mostly in vain. The Princess tells me that I have become a grumpy old man and I hope she is right. The programme Grumpy Old Men was one I could relate to and one I still miss. It was portrayed as a comedy, but as far as I was concerned it was a show that seriously debated some of life’s important issues with straight talking. I

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The X-piration Factor

NO OPTIONS: Simon Cowell’s latest judging panel is scraping the barrel.

was a great fan. I felt that most of the participants made valid points and they often had me nodding my head like the Churchill bulldog in complete agreement. Even then it seems I was well on the road to becoming a miserable old git.

My latest rant concerns the new series of X Factor. Now this is not a favourite of mine at the best of times, but I shake my head in disbelief at the depths to which this programme has plunged. Simon Cowell must be running out of

options for his judging panel, because now we have Robbie Williams, well okay, I guess he’s earned qualification. Although I could not make out why he appeared to still be wearing pyjamas last Saturday. His wife Ayda who is now a judge on XF because? Oh yes, because she is Robbie Williams’ wife. And Louis Tomlinson who was a third place finalist on the show with the band One Direction back in 2010. Not a winner mark you, but third. So there they were, our judging panel - Our Robbie, disrespectful as ever with his feet up on the desk; Ayda who when she stood up to make a point, showed off legs that went all the way up to Barcelona - although I have no real problem with that. And Louis sitting next to Simon, could have been mistaken for his grandson, and who I would take far more seriously if his voice did not sound as if it is still waiting to break. Then out of the blue, Robbie produced his dad, who took his place on the panel. What was that about? What’s next; Simon’s second cousin’s next door neighbour ’s baby sitter? Give me strength.

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Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

HELLO again! Well we are now going to have a break from verbs. What? I hear you say. You mean there are other things in Spanish apart from verbs? Indeed there are, and although I am feeling fairly optimistic at the moment, (don’t ask me why) this subject is actually about being negative. Yes, our subject today is being negative, but not just that boring old ‘no’ that we can place before verbs to turn them around. ‘Tengo,’ (I have) ‘no tengo,’ (I don’t have) and so on. Instead we are going to look at the Spanish for never, no one or nobody, and nothing. The Spanish for ‘never’ is ‘nunca’, and we will use this to illustrate how these negative words function in sentences. Basically, you have two options, you can either start a phrase or sentence with them as follows: ‘¡Nunca he visto una cosa igual!’ (‘I’ve never seen anything like it!’) ‘Nunca’ in this position sounds emphatic, and so lends itself to this kind of exclamation. If we want to use ‘nunca’ less emphatically we have to put it later in the sentence but create what we call in English a double-negative. ‘No he visto eso nunca.’ We’re back to the use of ‘no’ at the beginning and if we try to translate word for word we end up with ‘I

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Never no one, nothing haven’t never seen that,’ which of course is not at all correct in English. In Spanish though, it is the principal way we express our negatives, with ‘no’ before the verb and the other negative word later in the sentence. Exactly the same thing occurs with ‘no one’ which is ‘nadie’. We can say ‘Nadie vino,’ (Nobody or no one came) or we can express exactly the same idea with ‘no vino nadie,’ which just sounds slightly less emphatic. ‘Nothing’ is ‘nada’ and we can illustrate this with a very common phrase that is oftentaught as an item of ‘survival Spanish’ - ‘no pasa nada’. Again if we were to be horribly literal we would translate this as ‘nothing doesn’t happen’, but of course it should have justthe one negative in English, giving us

‘nothing happens’. The phrase could mean exactly that, as in the sentence: ‘Nothing happens in this village.’ ‘En este pueblo no pasa nada.’ However, it is far more commonly heard as a response to some kind of apology or expression of discomfort from another person, the equivalent of our ‘don’t worry’ or ‘nothing’s the matter’. I say: ‘Perdón,’ (Excuse me) and you reply ‘No pasa nada.’ We can also use ‘nada’ in some contexts to mean ‘at all’, as in ‘no me gusta nada,’ (‘I don’t like it at all’). If we want to be even more emphatic about our dislike of something, we can also say ‘¡No me gusta en absoluto!’ This sounds positive but in fact it is a negative phrase. I can’t think how to translate that ex-

tra emphasis, other than by becoming suddenly Irish, ‘I don’t like it at all, at all, at all.’ Another little negative thing you might like to know is ‘neither … nor’ which is ‘ni …. ni’, although we don’t always express ourselves the same way in English. For example: ‘No me gusta ni la carne ni los huevos’, (I don’t like meat or eggs - ‘I like neither meat nor eggs’). I do like eggs by the way, it was just an example. If we focus on the most common, everyday uses of these negative words though, it is remarkable that they are frequently used entirely on their own - often as responses. ‘¿Has estado en Nueva York?’ ‘Nunca.’ (Have you been to New York? Never). ‘¿Quién vino a la reunión?’ ‘Nadie.’ (Who came to the meeting? No one). ‘¿Qué te pasa?’ ‘Nada.’ (‘What’s the matter with you?’ ‘Nothing’). ‘Nada’ is the ultimate one-worder and is used in many ways. Sometimes it abbreviates, ‘de nada’ (‘not at all’). ‘Muchas gracias.’ ‘Nada.’ Sometimes it is used at the beginning of long explanations (for some strange reason). A reporter says: ‘Cuéntanos qué paso,’(‘Tell us what happened,’) and the interviewee starts his long detailed account with: ‘Nada. El avión se despegó y ...’ (‘Nothing. The aeroplane took off and ...’) Finally, you can finish off a conversation with ‘pues, nada’ (‘well, nothing’) which can also be abbreviated to ‘nada.’ Nada. Hasta la semana que viene.

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Basic items to face cut in IVA Photo credit: Ahora Madrid Wikimedia

SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and the leader of Podemos, Pablo Iglesias, have met to discuss a series of initiatives seen as reversing some of the cuts that were imposed by the previous Partido Popular (PP) government. Among the agreements are free school textbooks for families on low incomes, a reduction of IVA (VAT) on a number of day-to-day essentials such as food, and the self-employed below the national minimum wage to be exempt from income tax retentions. They also agreed to consider increasing income tax for those earning more than €140,000 a year (or €10,000 monthly), which Iglesias believes will, “not hurt these people too much.” According to reports,

SUPPORT: Pablo Iglesias, leader of Podemos, has met with the Spanish PM.

it’s not known if the cuts in IVA will include reducing the lower rate of 4 per cent or increasing the number of items that can be included in this bracket in the future, that currently attract rates of 10 or 21 per cent.

Iglesias has said that these agreements are policies that both parties can support and has lessened the chances of the opposition forcing an early general election; the next one due in 2020.

The meeting comes as the two have buried the hatchet from 2016 when Pablo Iglesias and Podemos prevented Sanchez’s previous attempt to replace former prime minister Mariano Rajoy.

Inheritance tax scrapping proposal SPAIN’S centre-right party Ciudadanos (C’s) has announced proposals for a zero rate of inheritance tax. They have asked the PSOE government to scrap the ‘death tax’ between parents and children and spouses altogether, and drastically reduce it for other family members. Because of the current rates of tax in Spain, 2017 saw a record number of people actually refusing their inheritances - believed to be one in 10 - as the tax must be paid in advance of any assets being transferred to the beneficiaries; and they only have six months to pay that tax. The C’s wanted that period to be increased to at least one year. The party led by Albert Rivera says the tax should be reduced to zero where the main beneficiary is a child or a parent, spouse or partner and where the inheritance is also their current permanent home. The tax exemption would additionally apply to other distant relatives where the beneficiary in question does not own a home of their own. Zero tax rates would apply to inheritances of under €1 million, with the tax-free threshold for other relatives reduced to €125,000 and €350,000, depending how far removed they are from the deceased.

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Final Score Mamma Mia - Here We Go Again: Special My Friend Dahmer Never Steady, Never Still The Disaster Artist Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express Final Score Final Score: Special The Ballad of Lefty Brown My Friend Dahmer Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express Starry adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery novel. Final Score Psych: the Movie Hatred Final Score

12:00pm One2eleven 12:15pm One2eleven 12:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 12:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:00pm Football's Greatest 1:30pm Live Chinese Super League 3:35pm One2eleven 3:50pm One2eleven 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football Countdowns 5:00pm One2eleven 5:15pm One2eleven 5:30pm One2eleven 5:45pm One2eleven 6:00pm EFL Matters 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm SPFL Matters 7:30pm EFL Matters 8:00pm Football 11:15pm The Debate - Live 12:15am SPFL Matters

SATURDAY 7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Nadiya's Family Favourites 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Rowing: World Championships 2018 3:45pm Triathlon World : Gold Coast Highlights 5:15pm Final Score 6:15pm BBC News 6:25pm Regional News 6:28pm Weather 6:30pm Impossible Celebrities 7:20pm Pointless 8:10pm Strictly the Best 9:25pm Casualty 10:15pm Killing Eve 11:00pm BBC News

4:00pm 6:15pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 9:40pm 9:50pm 11:55pm 12:55am 1:00am 1:15am 1:30am 3:35am

Football's Greatest EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games Football SPFL Matters Soccer A.M. SPFL Matters Live Gillette Soccer Saturday Live Gillette Soccer Saturday Football Best Championship Goals 2017.18 MLS Greatest Games MLS Greatest Games Football EFL Goals: Championship MLS Greatest Games MLS Greatest Games MLS Greatest Games Football MLS Greatest Games

SUNDAY 1:30pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Still Open All Hours 2:45pm Hold the Sunset 3:15pm Escape to the Country 3:45pm Lifeline 3:55pm Points of View 4:10pm Songs of Praise 4:45pm Fake or Fortune? 5:45pm Shop Well for Less 6:45pm Pointless 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Bodyguard 11:00pm BBC News

12:30pm 12:45pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 3:35pm 5:40pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 9:05pm 9:35pm 10:30pm 10:45pm 11:00pm 11:10pm

EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Sunday Supplement EFL Goals: League One and League Two SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games Live Chinese Super League Football SPFL Greatest Games EFL Goals: Championship MLS Live EFL Goals: League One and League Two EFL Goals: Championship EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games MLS Greatest Games Football

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MONDAY 12:00pm Dom on the Spot 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Chase the Case 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Reported Missing 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Have I Got a Bit More 2017 News for You

7:15am An Island Parish 7:45am The World's Most Photographed 8:15am Antiques Road Trip 9:00am Fake or Fortune? 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 12:45pm The Week in Parliament 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm World Equestrian Games 4:30pm Natural World 5:15pm Ingenious Animals 6:15pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:00pm Celebrity Eggheads 7:45pm The Repair Shop 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Monkman and Seagull's Genius Guide to Britain 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pm Black Earth Rising 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight

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 Griff's Great Britain 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Strangers 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather

9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Jamie Cooks Italy 9:30pm Travel Man 10:00pm The Undateables 11:00pm Gogglebox

8:15am 9:00am

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 £10k Holiday Home 9:00pm Love Your Garden 10:00pm Info not available 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather

10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off 10:15pm The Circle 11:15pm Naked Attraction

6:35am 7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:05pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

The Great Artists Milkshake! Jeremy Vine Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 5 News NCIS Access Home and Away Neighbours Broken Trust Friends Friends 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Gallagher Premiership Rugby Highlights Traffic Cops Paddington Station 24/7 Big Brother Big Brother's Bit on the Side

4:40am 6:30am 7:00am

9:00am 10:40am 12:45pm 1:15pm 3:20pm 5:10pm 7:20pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 12:40am 2:45am 4:35am

My Friend Dahmer Black Panther: Special The Disaster Artist Behind-the-scenes farce charting the chaotic production of cult film The Room. The Oddsockeaters Never Steady, Never Still Final Score: Special Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express Devil's Gate The Forgiven The Oddsockeaters Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express Devil's Gate The Forgiven My Friend Dahmer The Disaster Artist

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

SPFL Greatest Games Football's Greatest Football Countdowns EFL Goals: League One and League Two EFL Goals: Championship Play Off Final Highlights Football Countdowns One2eleven One2eleven One2eleven One2eleven Football Years Football Countdowns Soccer Am Best Bits Football Countdowns EFL Goals: League One and League Two EFL Goals: Championship EFL Soccer Am Best Bits SPFL Round Up Show

TUESDAY 12:00pm Dom on the Spot 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Chase the Case 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Wanderlust 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather

9:30am 10:00am 12:00pm 1:15pm 2:00pm 2:50pm 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:15pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:45pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:10am

Garden Rescue Nadiya's Family Favourites The Farmers' Country Showdown Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Politics Live The Super League Show Natural World Politics Live Coast Ingenious Animals Put Your Money Celebrity Eggheads The Repair Shop Great British Menu Saving Lives at Sea Princess Margaret: The Rebel Royal Motherland Newsnight Weather

7:00am Milkshake! 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll T ake it Away! 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm NCIS 2:05pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Double Daddy 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News The latest news coverage. 8:00pm World Rally Championship Highlights 9:00pm The Yorkshire Vet 10:15pm Killed on Camera 11:15pm Big Brother

6:30am Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Special 7:00am Never Steady, Never Still 9:10am The Oddsockeaters 10:50am Top Ten Show, the 2018 Which movies are doing the best business at home and across the pond? 11:10am The Forgiven 1:20pm Affairs of State 3:15pm Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 5:15pm The Oddsockeaters 6:50pm The Forgiven 9:00pm Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 11:00pm Affairs of State 1:00am Devil's Gate 2:45am My Friend Dahmer

12:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:00pm Football's Greatest 1:30pm To be Announced 3:35pm SPFL Round Up Show 3:50pm SPFL Greatest Games 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football Countdowns 5:00pm One2eleven 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 7:30pm SPFL Round Up Show 7:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 8:00pm MLS Round Up Show 8:30pm Football 11:15pm Info not available 12:15am EFL 1:15am SPFL Round Up Show

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WEDNESDAY 3:15pm 4:00pm

Chase the Case Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Ill Gotten Gains 9:00pm Shop Well for Less 10:00pm DIY SOS the Big Build 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News

3:15pm

Who Do You Think You Are? 4:15pm World's Weirdest Events 5:15pm Ingenious Animals 6:15pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:00pm Celebrity Eggheads 7:45pm The Repair Shop 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Trust Me, I'm a Doctor 9:30pm Upstart Crow 10:00pm Trust 11:00pm On Two: Defending the Guilty

3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm

Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point The Chase Regional News and Weather 7:25pm Party Political Broadcast 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm To be Announced 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather

1:05pm 2:05pm

Come Dine with Me A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Supervet 10:00pm Grand Designs 11:00pm The Circle 12:05am Gogglebox

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5 News The latest news coverage. 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Traffic Cops 9:00pm Gps Behind Closed Doors 10:00pm Casualty 24/7 11:00pm Big Brother: Blood Money 12:05am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:05am Ex on the Beach

6:30am 7:00am

Moana: Special Top Ten Show, the 2018 7:20am The Oddsockeaters 9:00am My Friend Dahmer 11:00am Affairs of State 1:00pm Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 3:10pm The Forgiven 5:20pm The Oddsockeaters 7:00pm Affairs of State 9:00pm Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 11:00pm The Wings of Eagles 12:45am The Forgiven 2:50am Devil's Gate

5:00pm 5:15pm 5:30pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 6:30pm

2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

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4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:15pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm

One2eleven One2eleven One2eleven One2eleven Football Years Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 7:15pm EFL Greatest Games 7:30pm Football Countdowns 8:00pm Best Championship Goals 2017/18 8:30pm Football 11:15pm The Debate - Live 12:15am EFL

THURSDAY 4:00pm

Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Celebrity MasterChef 10:00pm Press 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London

4:15pm 5:15pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:45pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:45pm 11:00pm 11:30pm

World's Weirdest Events Ingenious Animals Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Celebrity Eggheads The Repair Shop Great British Menu Back in Time for the Factory The Mighty Redcar Nick Helm: The Killing Machine Match of the Day Newsnight

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

The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Britain on Painkillers: The Silent Epidemic Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Emmerdale 1918 10:00pm To Catch a Serial Killer - With Trevor Mcdonald 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London

3:10pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm

Countdown Find it, Fix it, Flog it A Place in the Sun Four in a Bed Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 9:00pm Location, Location, Location 10:00pm No Offence 11:00pm The Circle 12:05am 24 Hours in A&E

Home and Away Neighbours The Nanny Betrayal Friends Friends 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Police Interceptors Hms Victory: Nelson's Great Warship 10:00pm Michael Palin in North Korea 11:00pm Big Brother

1:10pm 3:10pm 4:50pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 12:45am 2:30am

The Oddsockeaters Final Score: Special Affairs of State Modern Life is Rubbish Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express The Oddsockeaters The Forgiven Modern Life is Rubbish Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express Devil's Gate The Wings of Eagles Affairs of State

9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm

Football Countdowns One2eleven Football Years Football Countdowns EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Football Countdowns EFL Matters EFL Goals: Championship Best Championship Goals 2017/18 EFL Matters Football Years Football Countdowns EFL Matters

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Make a date for Palace Variety Show IT dosen’t seem two minutes since the last Palace Variety Show. However, a whole year has passed and it’s here again. The sixth Annual Palace Variety Show is on Sunday, September 23, 2018 and is sponsored By Spain Property Shop. This year’s show stars SAM BAILEY the 2013 winner of X Factor. You’ll remember her as the ex-prison warden with the big voice who blew our minds with her renditions of Skyscraper and Listen. Headlining alongside Sam will be JAKE QUICKENDEN, also from the X Factor, but more recently known for his appearance on ‘Im A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.’ Not forgetting of course that he is also this year’s ‘Dancing On Ice Champion.’ Also starring with them is the returning comedy legend JIMMY CRICKET, who entertained so well at The Palace Variety Show 2015 alongside Stacy Solomon and Chesney

BIG VOICE: Sam Bailey will be headlining.

Hawkes. The Palace Variety Show is an annual fundraiser which takes place at the Benidorm Palace. In the past it has raised funds for Help4Heroes and Elche Children’s Home. This year all profits will be donated equally to The Royal British Legion and The AECC Cancer Charity, both of which will be there helping on the night with Maria and The Pink

GLAMOROUS: The ever popular drag show.

Ladies and Pink Panthers. Last year’s show was hit a little bit with the downfall of Monarch Airways. Many people had bought tickets for the show but got stranded and were unable to come. The show was a smash hit though, and saw the amazing Sonia own the stage. Starring alongside the very controversial Honey G. Previous shows have includ-

GREAT FUN: Jimmy Cricket making a return.

ed GARETH GATES, KATRINA & THE WAVES, CRISSY ROCK, RAY QUINN and MICK MILLER, to name just a few. This year the organisers promise to blow all previous shows out of the water. Other artistes will include local stars like James Macdonald, Benidorm’s most glamorous singing drag artiste. Also performing will be Nigel Birchill for all you

Tickets are available from the box office 965 851 660

Elvis fans and young singing superstar Dan Davy. The Amazing FUSION SHOW will be there featuring S t e vie S p it , N ikki G, K ylie Burgazzi, Jay, Jaz Markwick and dancers from La Sal De Torrevieja, who will dazzle once more in some incredible Las Vegas Style Costumes. Also joining us on stage will be Footwork Dance Studio, with Al Joel as this year ’s welcome artiste. The organisers say this year’s show will be very special. It will have a slight military theme as a salute to the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. So keep the date free and remember SUNDAY , SEPTEMBER 23, 2018. Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm Tickets are €25 for Standard or €50 for VIP which includes front of house seats, Chicken or Fish & Chips as well as entry to the secret after show party.

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What’s On FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14 La Bamba’s Dance Group - Paraiso Restaurant, Urb Jardin del Mar III 1a, Torrevieja. Sequence Dance Class 7pm - 7:45pm. Social Dance - Ballroom, Latin & Sequence 8pm - 10:30pm. Contact Andrea on 616 478 157 for more details. Cantabile Ladies Choir are a friendly group who take their music seriously but equally enjoy their regular social get-togethers as well. They rehearse every Friday at the La Siesta Church from 3pm to 5pm. Contact Valerie on 966 795 816 for more details.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15 San Miguel de Salinas - Fiestas in honour of Archangel San Miguel. 9pm - Inauguration of the week and presentation of the Fiesta Queens in the Plaza de la Libertad. 11pm Party in the Barraca. Campo de Guardamar - Fiestas in honour of the Virgen del Rosario de Fátima during the first three weekends of September 2018. 6pm Parade of the bands from the Ermita. 9pm Fancy Dress Parade followed by fireworks. 10pm - Wine Fiesta (bring your own food but all drinks must be bought at the bar). Midnight - Dance School Danz Chari Candela followed by Ciudad Canalla.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16 Baker Foundation Spiritual Centre - Playa Flamenca. Sunday service with clairvoyance from 11am to 12 noon. For information, contact Linda on 606 990 665. A New rugby club - Bettas Torrevieja RFC trains at the Nelson Mandela Stadium every Sunday between 8.30pm and 10pm. Call Javi on 603 727 179 for details. San Miguel de Salinas - Fiestas in honour of Archangel San Miguel. 12.30pm - Tapas Route gets underway and continues until the last tapas have been eaten! 19 bars and restaurants will be offering typical fare and a drink for €2.50 or €3. Bullas - Tapas and Dessert Route every weekend in September. 1pm to 4pm and 8pm to 10pm. Rojales - 9am - Free guided walk to follow the SL-CV148, known as the Historical Countryside Route. The 8km walk will leave from the Recinto Ferial (Thursday market) and places must be booked in advance - call 966 715 001. La Mata - Fiestas celebrating their patron saint Ntra Sra. Del Rosario. 10am - Parade of the Virgen del Rosario from the church to the Lo Albentosa park. 5pm - Return parade following the same route. Campo de Guardamar - Fiestas in honour of the Virgen del Rosario de Fátima during the first three weekends of September 2018. 9.30am - Balloon experience in the Campo de Guardamar Auditorium.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 17 Orihuela Costa Community Care - Ramon de Campoamor Civic Centre on Urbanisation

DO NOT MISS San Miguel Tapas Trail FOR just one day only, Sunday September 16, San Miguel de Salinas are holding their tapas route as part of the annual fiestas. This year, there are 19 establishments taking part dotted around the municipality which are offering a wide selection of traditional tapas and a drink for just €2.50. Keep an eye out for the ‘Gourmet Tapas’ for €3. The tapas trails are a superb way of discovering

some of the hidden bars and restaurants in the area, in addition to sampling one or two items that you might not have tried previously. Route cards are available from the participating venues, and you can have the chance to vote on your favourite at the end of the route... assuming you’re still standing!

Monteznia. Every Monday is Beginners Spanish (12.30pm to 2pm): Flower Arranging (12.30pm to 2.30pm): Crafts (2.30pm to 4.30pm). For information, e-mail: oc.communitycare@ gmail.com. Walking Wanderers Walking Football Club - They meet every Monday afternoon between 4pm and 6pm at the Orihuela Costa Municipal Sports Centre. There is also a very active social aspect to the club too. For more details, contact Bob Gorrill via e-mail: bob byg2542@hot mail.com.

PICK AND MIX: Choose from any, or all, the 19 venues on the tapas route.

tween 10am and 12.30pm. Please contact John McGilvray on 868 700 235 or 634 658 506. E-mail: carolejohn_3@hotmail.com. CF Rojales Walking Football - Open to men and women aged 50 and over, they meet at the football pitches on Calle Limonar every Tuesday from 11am to 12 noon. You can just turn up on the day, or for more information, call Pat Stephensnon 654 049 388 or e-mail: pat.stephens08@gmail.com.

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Pilar de la Horadada Badminton Club meets every Monday at the sports centre between 10am and 12.30pm. Please contact John McGilvray on 868 700 235 or 634 658 506. E-mail: carolejohn_3@hotmail.com.

La Bamba’s Dance Group - Paraiso Restaurant, Urb Jardin del Mar III 1a, Torrevieja. Ballroom Latin & Argentine Tango. New Beginners Class 11am - 12pm, Intermediate Class 12pm - 1pm. Contact Andrea on 616 478 157 for more details.

For people over 50 who find themselves on their own, then Phoenix Solos Club meet every Monday from 11am to 1pm at the Marina Club in the International Marina in Torrevieja.

Market held at the Emerald Isle (Orihuela Costa) from 11am to 4pm, raising funds for the 12 to 18 year olds living at Association Elche Children’s Care Home.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 18

Orihuela Costa Community Care - Ramon de Campoamor Civic Centre on Urbanisation Monteznia. Every Wednesday is Art, Sketching and Watercolour (2.30pm to 4.30pm): Spanish Beginners (2pm to 3.30pm). For information, e-mail: oc.communitycare@gmail.com.

English Folk Music Club - Meet every Tuesday at the Madhouse, Urb Pueblo Principe from 8.30pm. It’s an opportunity for acoustic performers of all genres and it’s free entry too. There’s a raffle each week to raise funds to book visiting acts from the UK now and then. For more details, contact Carol via e-mail: divesmith@hotmail.com. Baker Foundation Spiritual Centre - Playa Flamenca. Every Tuesday, an evening of psychic clairvoyance from 7.30pm to 8.45pm. For information, contact Linda on 606 990 665. Help At Home Costa Blanca (Orihuela Costa) - Every Tuesday at the Emerald Isle between 11am and 3.30pm. Funds are currently being raised for a special needs vehicle for disabled persons. Selection of stalls including clothes, shoes, art and crafts and jewellery among others. Pilar de la Horadada Badminton Club meets every Tuesday at the sports centre be-

Amigos Friendship Group - Meets at El Bar, El Raso every Wednesday at 3pm for a get-together and a fun quiz. They also arrange a number of activities such as day trips, meals and holidays. Just turn up on the day or call Ann (642 774 399) or Ken (642 703 488) for more information. Pilar de la Horadada Badminton Club meets every Wednesday at the sports centre between 10am and 12.30pm. Please contact John McGilvray on 868 700 235 or 634 658 506. E-mail: carolejohn_3@hotmail.com. Benimar Social Club meets every Wednesday at the Rojales Steakhouse for a variety of activities such as bridge, chess, fundraising quiz, short mat bowls

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etc. Contact Sue on 685 339 179 or Richard on 660 825 390. A new rugby club - Bettas Torrevieja RFC trains at the Nelson Mandela Stadium every Sunday between 8.30pm and 10pm. Call Javi on 603 727 179 for details.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20 Spangles Ladies Harmony Chorus Meets at the Las Claras Centre in Los Narejos every Thursday from 10am to 1pm. New members are always welcome and the group would love to hear from you. Call 968 334 527 or 968 432 525 or e-mail: info@spangleschorus.com for details. Dragon Riders - Whether you live in the area or just visiting, this is your chance to ride with like-minded people. All makes and models welcome. Meet every Thursday at 10am at Waldamars Restaurant, La Florida. Contact is Rob on 671 826 201. Orihuela Costa Community Care - Ramon de Campoamor Civic Centre on Urbanisation Monteznia. Every Thursday is Card Making (1pm to 3.30pm): Sewing and Knitting (2pm to 4.30pm): Exercise to Music (12.45pm to 1.30pm): Drumming / Percussion Workshop (2pm to 4pm). E-mail: oc.community care@gmail.com. Baker Foundation Spiritual Centre - Playa Flamenca. Every Thursday morning, Spiritual healing from 10.30am to 12 noon. Development group from 2.30pm and open to everyone. Animal healing is also available for pets. For information, contact Linda on 606 990 665 Pilar de la Horadada Badminton Club meets every Thursday at the sports centre between 10am and 12.30pm. Please contact John McGilvray on 868 700 235 or 634 658 506. E-mail: carolejohn_3@hotmail.com. The Vivace Choir is a mixed group of around 50 voices from all across Europe. This friendly classical choir meets every Thursday from 7.15pm to 9.30pm at the Casa de Cultura, San Miguel.

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of years.” Review by Ann, Mijas Costa, Spain How you benefit as a home and pet owner: Our membership offers access to a secure network helping you find suitable sitters. We hide your contact details and address. You post an advert ahead of your travel dates, we publish the advert then house-sitters apply. You can view their profiles and chat with them before you accept an applicant. If you join as a Premium member we can also help you at each stage of the process to get you started and manage your account. How you do join? Please register online via our website: www.House sitmatch. com -Choose a membership plan * Standard (DIY option) = £49 pa * Premium (with support at each step) = £79 pa

Do you need a house, or pet-sitter? Get in touch. House-sitting can be a winwin for both parties, free house and pet-sitting, plus the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! Register as either house-sitter or homeowner with a 20 per cent discount using coupon code P2020 – an exclusive offer for readers. To find a house- or pet-sitter go to www.HouseSitMatch.com call Lamia on 00 44 (0) 777 214 2742 or email admin@housesitmatch.com.

Unlike ‘reward’ style training pets react to the shock collars out of fear of punishment, reason enough to ban them, according to the UK’s Kennel Club. Use of electronic shock collars is already banned in Wales, and Scotland has begun moves towards prohibiting them. Madrid banned ecollars and other ‘cruel’ training collars in 2016. A public consultation in England received more than 7,000 responses, with the vast majority against the use

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of the devices. Government officials say that e-collars can be misused to deliberately cause suffering, and can worsen behavioural and health problems. The UK’s Environment secretary Michael Gove said: “The use of punitive shock collars causes harm and suffering to our pets. “This ban will improve the welfare of animals and I urge pet owners to instead use positive-reward training methods.”

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Rescuing and rehoming ONE of the oldest and most respected animal charities in the country is Pets in Spain, which is based on the La Marina urbanisation. It is registered with the Valencian regional government and is a centre for animal rescue and rehoming over a very wide area. They provide the best of care for lost, abandoned and maltreated animals, providing not just food and a home - often through a fantastic team of voluntary foster carers - but also all necessary veterinary treatment. In the case of a lost and found pet, the Pets in Spain team has amazing success in reuniting lost pets with their owners. This is done thanks to their long-established Europe-wide networking connections and in collaboration with many other animal rescue organisa-

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KEEPING energetic pets well exercised is important for their health and well-being. If you’ve ever owned a fit and agile dog you will know that they are happy when they can run around and exercise on a regular basis. This is particularly important for breeds that need to be active like Alsatians, Boxers, Greyhounds, Labradors, Retrievers, Rottweilers, Weimaraners; the list goes on. When you go away for a trip it is vital to maintain routines. A resident house-sitter can ensure that your dogs are cared for in the way you want with an exercise routine shared ahead of time. How we work: HouseSitMatch is a house-sitting network where new members register online. We ID check everyone to ensure we know who you are, and in addition sitters are police checked. We charge for membership to ensure that

ANIMAL charities have welcomed the news that electronic collars which give dogs and cats shocks are to be banned in England, following the example of Madrid. The so-called training devices, which are remotely controlled, can deliver an electric pulse of up to 6,000 volts to a dog’s neck for as long as 11 seconds. Alternative ‘e-collars’ emit painful sounds or chemicals that overpower the animals sense of smell.

Help rehome abandoned pets. tions. They face an ongoing battle to raise funds to help care for the 30 and 40 pets they take in each month. With additional funding, they can achieve their goal of helping 100 animals amonth. For more information and

to view the pets looking for a new home, call 645 469 253 or e-mail: info@petsinspain.com Website: pets.tucatz.com Facebook: www.face book.com/petsin.spain1 Pets in Spain, Calle Justo Antonio Quesada, Urb La Marina, 03177 San Fulgencio

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Vistacasas - a bright light in selling property IT’S very easy to find the Vistacasas office in Villamartin Plaza... it’s where everyone is gathering around and looking at the great selection of properties available. Located on the ground floor, Vistacasas attracts thousands of people as they make their way to the bars, restaurants and shops in the popular area for both residents and tourists alike; and that means, quite simply, that they’re looking at YOUR property on display. But Vistacasas don’t just stick a piece of paper in the window and wait. They’ve embraced technology and all properties are mounted on special LED lighting boards that brighten up this corner of Villamartin Plaza, giving maximum impact at all times of the day and night. Such is the success of Vistacasas that owners - Angela and Mark DaCosta (professionals in the estate agency business for 20 years) - now open seven days a week (when the law permits), and so are there at the busiest times for the Plaza too.

ON DISPLAY: Day and night. Needless to say, your property will be on view as part of the Vistacasas website at www.vistacasas.com as well as the most famous portals such as Rightmove, A Place in the Sun and Kyero... among others. The database of many thousands of

active and interested clients will also be notified by e-mail of your property instantly, as well as many being part of weekly local press advertising in the Euro Weekly News (EWN). In fact, over half of the properties that have been featured in the EWN in recent

weeks have already sold... and they are the words of Vistacasas. To take advantage of this success, all new properties listed as a result of this editorial will have a guaranteed inclusion in the coming weeks’ advertising campaign. Simply quote EWN when you contact the Vistacasas team. Visitors to Vistacasas in their newly refurbished and modern office will receive the warmest of welcomes from the multilingual staff (English, Spanish, French and German is spoken), and they will guide you through every stage. This year has been a particularly busy and successful year for Vistacasas, and they have a long list of people - ready and waiting - to buy your property. Vistacasas adopt a ‘No sale-No fee’ policy with an agreed fixed commission rate. The continued success of Vistacasas can be explained by their professional and modern approach to their work which has gained trust and confidence and resulted in much of their business coming via referrals.

VISTACASAS: Avenida de las Brisas, Urb Villagolf Commercial 27.2, Villamartin Plaza (behind BBVA), 03189, Orihuela Costa Tel: 966 764 114 • Mob: 603 107 696 • E-mail: info@vistacasas.com • Website: www.vistacasas.com Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday - 9am to 9pm • Wednesday and Thursday - 9am to 6pm • Saturday - 10am to 3pm • Sunday - 11am to 3pm

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health Top tips for an even glow EVERYONE loves that healthy summer glow but for a truly healthy look you need to fake it! Forget lazing in the sun for hours on end and all the associated health risks involved. There are literally hundreds of fake tan and self-tanning creams, lotions and sprays available to give the natural bronzed look you are looking for. However, whether it’s a deep tan or lighter colour you want, there are some top tips to follow to ensure an even look: Exfoliate. Ideally up to seven hours before you want to apply self-

tan. This will help remove dead skin cells and help prevent uneven, blotchy patches with the product. When doing your legs, shave or wax at least 24 hours before. Apply the product after showering. Ensure the skin is completely dry and moisturise beforehand, particularly on dry spots such as knees and elbows to help with an overall even result. Wear gloves. Protect your hands from the product. Nothing gives the

FAKE TAN: For a truly healthy look.

game away that you are faking it like brown stained palms. Wait to get dressed. To prevent the self tan staining your clothes or smudging, wait at least 15 minutes after applying before getting dressed. Get help. Enlist the help of someone to apply tan to the back and to those hard to reach areas for an even glow. Stay protected. Despite the healthy glow, you must still protect your skin from the sun and wear adequate UVA and UVB protection.

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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?

Puzzles Page

EASY 1 2 3 4

Cryptic

Down 1 Bags naughty cheat on board (7) 2 Scour the bush country (5) 3 Unspoilt old city in South African region (7) 4 No care damaged part of eye (6) 5 Free range is a deadly sin (5) 6 Characters in sinister nerve agent plot are more relentless (7) 7 Britain finishes diver's problem (5) 13 Grades given to sailors (7) 15 Simple saint before getting crown of gold (7) 16 Dexterity is an insult, so we hear (7) 17 Creed moved east in retreat (6) 18 Student one may see through (5) 19 Some mistake lawyer for pack leader (5) 21 Cheese containing initially banned sweetener (5)

BEAT Weekly Stars

Across 1 Girl in difficulties, asks us and agrees (5) 4 Insensitive fool after credit (5) 8 Custodian’s organised car tour (7) 9 Inexperienced bowler's environment (5) 10 Burning coal in Nuremberg (5) 11 Reds ran about, running these? (7) 12 Leisurely walk with small Scandinavian goblin (6) 14 Sea creature from urban renewal rush hour (6) 18 Stew made from pet goat (7) 20 Black is black in retail event (5) 22 Money from writer before church (5) 23 Smoothing things out at the end of the day (7) 24 Good man gets beer, but it's flat (5) 25 Old Testament character, New Testament incident (5)

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Aries. Your feisty ruler, Mars is backed up on a reckless and haphazard transit, and basically anything could happen, and probably will. The secret will be to look ahead, and take things in your stride! However, this is not a time to make any definite plans or to air your opinions, until Uranus takes over mid week.

Libra. As action is highlighted in your opposing sign of Aries, so the calm and peace is overwhelming as you embrace the passing energies of your planetary leader as she, as the Goddess of Love, sextiles Saturn. Observe this week the true passions that lurk within, as love finds a way into your unaware and unsure heart!

Taurus. Mars, coupled with an inspiring Uranus brings something very exciting right to your door. This heralds a need for simplicity and a need to agree to see things through how ever hard it will get. You are unafraid of hard work, but when a reward is in sight you will be motivated and encouraged to just get the job done.

Scorpio. The Sun brushes up to Kora, and this manifests in many ways, from the love and care with which you treat your neighbours and friends, to an action of great unselfishness, which will also clear the air of any recent conflict. Above all love yourself, because there will be plenty of love left for anyone who needs it.

Gemini. Mercury, your hard working planetary leader is covering a lot of distance amidst the planetary forces of Neptune, Pluto and Jupiter this week. This suggests that you have already set in motion your escape route, and are freeing quality time for yourself. This is not selfish in any way, but self preserving and you need it!

Sagitarius. With actions this week involving an indulgent Jupiter in cahoots, you have reached the top at last, and must pause to celebrate every which way. Above all you have achieved not only what you set out to, but have also made sure that everyone around you, who has supported you, has a chance to share in your good fortune!

Cancer. Mercury enters midweek into opposing Neptune, bringing a new way to oil the wheels and get things once and for all into motion, rather than waiting for things to happen. Taking into consideration all that’s around you right now there comes a need to bring everything back together, and consolidate.

Capricorn. As Mercury enters midweek there is a reason to open up channels of communication, and to ensure that, this time, your message is received by those whom you want to hear it. Someone has deliberately misconstrued your intentions, so put your cards on the table, and tell a few home truths.

Leo. Time is moving on, and although you are in the very best place right now, something somehow has got to give. You have taken over the lion’s share of the work and taken responsibility to higher levels as a response, but whatever you are waiting for now, bring it on without fear of reprisal, you haven’t put a foot wrong so far!

Aquarius. Your ruler Uranus ensures that you get the truth, and that you have a chance to show others your highly individual side this week. Your unique energies are greatly magnified by the Piscean energy of Light and Love, coming midweek and inspiring you to look within your psychic self, and to like what you see.

Virgo. Neptune brings you something long awaited, and in so doing, serves to greatly influence your artistic and sensitive side, motivating and stimulating you to take steps into starting some new project. Whilst it is best that whatever you do is done solely by you, it does serve to showcase just what you can do when you try.

Pisces. With mighty and highly organised Uranus moving in midweek you’ll get the help that you need and the result that you wanted all along, and, finally you will be rewarded by hearing the words that you need to, as you will be motivated to take this to just where it needs to be. Love energies catch you unawares!

Code Breaker

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 9 represents N and 19 represents Q, so fill in N every time the figure 9 appears and Q every time the figure 19 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.

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14th - 20th September Across 1 Safe (6) 4 Counterfeit (4) 8 Make fit or suitable (5) 9 Red, green or yellow fruit (5) 10 Lawful (10) 13 Help (10) 17 State of extreme confusion and disorder (5) 18 Body excluding the head and neck and limbs (5) 19 Falsehoods (4) 20 Make up one's mind (6)

Quick

Down 1 Adult male deer (4) 2 Desist from (5) 3 Long tailed rodent (3) 5 First letter of Greek alphabet (5) 6 Number of players in a cricket team (6) 7 Mexican foodstuff (6) 11 Beg persistently and urgently (6) 12 Annul or suppress (6) 14 Animal trap (5) 15 Welsh breed of dog (5) 16 Centre of 9 Across (4) 18 Bind (3) Across 1 Back (of person) (7) 5 Cangrejos (de mar) (5) 8 Able (capable) (5) 9 Terrace (patio, verandah) (7) 10 To show (7) 11 Saint (5) 12 Margarita (flor) (5) 14 Décimo (5) 19 Nickname (5) 21 Clothes shop (7) 23 By plane (2,5) 24 To taste (5) 25 De nuevo (5) 26 Respuestas (a preguntas, en examen, test) (7)

Down 1 Above (6) 2 Tuberías (5) 3 Lagartos (7) 4 Height (6) 5 Faces (body parts) (5) 6 En contra de (7) 7 Estación (parte del año) (6) 13 Lawyer (f) (7) 15 Handcuffs (7) 16 Flowerpot (6) 17 Press (newspapers) (6) 18 Goats (6) 20 Cebolla (5) 22 Oak (tree) (5)

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 2010 American 3D computer-animated comedy film (two words): MISPLACED BEE Unscramble the name of a famous American clarinettist, composer, bandleader and actor: WHIST AREA

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

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Kenny’s Postbag Kenny, I found my hard drive! My friend said that Spirit can guide you towards finding lost things, but how does that work? Oh! I must tell you that I hadn’t noticed, yes there is a small scratch on the cover…you were right! Emma G. I am not usually very good at finding objects, but I did find it easy to connect with your psychic energies. I am glad that you got back those photos you thought that you had lost for ever. It works because it works, and I cannot tell you how and why, just that in your case I felt almost led to actually seeing that hard drive. Now print out some of those pictures….just in case! Good luck!

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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SITUATIONS VACANT Sales Manager required. Not for estate agency but with min 5 years of real estate experience in Costa Blanca South. Fluent English & Spanish essential as is your own car. Excellent basic salary plus commissions. Please email your CV & references to info@development index.com or call 951204670

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IT was good to be back at an old favourite this week, and although the greens were still recovering from their recent hollow tining, the course was generally in good condition. The weather was hot and humid and took its toll on one of the committee members who decided to walk. Nine holes were all he could muster before the ‘smell of sweat’ took over and he gave up. Special mention here for brave octogenarian Norman McBride (83) who not only completed 18 holes but scored a magnificent 31 points. The scoring was a little down on recent weeks, perhaps reflecting that this is a long course. Mind you, no one told Krazy Kyrre the big-hitting, if somewhat erratic, Norwegian as his radar was obviously locked in today. Not only did he better par (one of only two players) he did it with 42 points. There was some keen competition amongst a good field of 42, and scores were close at the top of the three divisions.

Busters Golf Society MOST of the players waiting to play at the Alenda Golf Course were awoken at 6.30am by the thunder, lightning and torrential rain. The course is a 40km drive away and with the forecast not the best, Jose was telephoned before 8am and the BGS was told that the weather was fine and nothing bad expected until the following day. He was almost spot on as only a couple of minutes light rain was felt during the day... followed by the hot sun which has dominated for the past few months. A total of 24 players were booked in to play for the Lee Barber Memorial Shield - donated by Brian and Nikki Ead and Brian Jones - and this was the third time it had been played for. Winners on the day were: First - Graham Ball (32 points) Second - John Rush (30) Third - Stephen ‘Gilly’ Gilbert (29) BF9 - Larry Kinsella (17) and BB9 - Martin Collins (15) Nearest the Pins: Mike Swan (Hole 3), Martin Collins (Hole 13) and Peter List (Hole 16). Around 5.30pm, everyone returned to the Mini Golf Bar and everything was set up by Keith, Lisa and Rik and all the staff in readiness for the presentations and a very enjoyable evening.

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TOGETHERNESS: (From left to right) Ken, Adrian, Ivan, Tony, Chris, Steve, Norman, John and Kyree. Best guests - 1st - John Urqhart; 2nd - Peter Webster Nearest the pins: Steve Higgins (Hole 3), Kev Albright (Hole 6), Chris Hamblett (Hole 13) and Adrian Roberts (Hole 16). Gold Division: 1st - Captain Smale (35 points); 2nd - Ivan Hanak (34 on CB) and 3rd - Steve

Higgins (34 on CB). Silver Divison: 1st - Kyree Skrasmoen (42); 2nd - Mike Kaylor (36) and 3rd - Brian Butler (29). Bronze Division: 1st - John Trehy (33); 2nd - Norman McBride (31) and 3rd - Brian Butler (29). Thanks go to the La Cascada Bar for their hospitality and the deli-

cious refreshments after the day’s play. For more information about the SMGS, log on to the website at www.smgs.org or give Tony Smale a call on 628 227 687. The next three games will be at La Serena, Alenda and Las Colinas.

El Plantio 2 Golf Society Report from David Swann FOR the second week in succession, El Plantio 2 Golf Society were evicted from their designated Club Day by the Golf Course management; this time to accommodate a large Society who had booked the 18-hole course but wanted to play the nine-hole course as a warm up. I suppose that we cannot complain as we receive extremely competitive membership rates. The 13 members who had registered to play the nine holes twice in a Joker competition were then relocated to play a Joker on the back nine holes on the big course. I think that the non-members of the big course quite enjoyed another outing, and two of them figured on the winning side. The one flight of four team members had to adjust their returns by discarding one of their Stableford scores on each hole, but it didn’t

s e e m t o a ff e c t t h e m t o o m u c h a s t h e y w e r e just pipped for first place on count back. Results on the day were: 1st - Ray Housley, Lawrence Wanty and Alistair Douglas (56 points on CB) 2 n d - J o h n O ’ B r i e n , L y n Yo u n g , M i k e Davies and David Swann (56) 3rd - Helen Beddows, Rod Loveday and Mike Williams (47) Nearest the Pins: John O’Brien (Hole 14) and John Wilby (Hole 18) If anyone would like to join our Society, we p l a y a t E l P l a n t i o G o l f C l u b e v e r y Tu e s d a y, F r i d a y a n d S u n d a y. We u s e b o t h c o u r s e s the Par 3 nine-hole course and the main 18hole course, so we cater for all abilities and membership rates are very competitive. For more details about the Society or if you’d like to play as a guest, please contact Ian Henderson on 966 716 616 or 636 116 230.

Rojales Netball want players THE countdown is on, there are just a few days to go to the start of the netball season on Tuesday. Rojales Netball is looking for more players aged 14 plus to add to their existing squad. If you haven’t played since school they can bring you back up to scratch, or if you’re a keen sporty person they can introduce you to the game. Umpires and coaches are also welcome. They train on a Tuesday from 7pm-8.30pm at the Norwegian School in Quesada. More information: Facebook Rojales Netball, or WhatsApp Claire on 680 300 637.

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Petrol meets technology during 2019 E

second less than the predecessor model. The top speed when driving on electric power alone is increased from 120 to 140 km/h. Its electrically powered range is now approximately 80 kilometres, almost three times that of its

p r e d e c e s s o r, a n d t h e c o m bined fuel consumption of the new BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance drops to 2.1 litres per 100 kilometres. Its

fuel tank has a capacity for 69 litres, and so long-distance driving is no issue either for this new kid on the BMW block.

VERSATILE: The new BMW X5, faster by the second.

‘ Fastest SUV’ launched by Lister brands, with monster killer performance, faster than most supercars, never mind SUVs. Set for full release in

the coming weeks, Lister ’s new LFP will follow the overwhelming success of the devilish LFT666 coupe, launched earlier this year, and already becoming the fastest-selling model in the all-British specialist sports car maker’s 65-years of continuous history, with first customer deliveries due to commence in October. Early prospective customer interest in the Lister LFP is already considerable, prompting the company to open its order book now, ahead of the

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WITH 670 bhp on tap, an estimated 0-60 mph acceleration time of just 3.5 seconds, and a 200 mph top speed, The Lister Motor Company’s new LFP is set to become the fastest SUV in the world, beating the performance of recentlylaunched SUVs from other well-known prestige car

sure of a BMW iPerformance automobile with the versatility that is typical of a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). In doing so, the new BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance offers optimised qualities in terms of both driving dynamics and efficiency. It does the sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, which is more than one

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FFICIENCY meets supremacy: the drive portfolio of the new BMW X5 is to be extended in the course of 2019 with the addition of a plug-in hybrid system. The new BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance combines a model-specific in-line six-cylinder petrol engine featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology with the very latest BMW eDrive technology. Consistent progress in the area of plug-hybrid drive has produced a system output now increased to 290 kW/394 hp, a tangible enhancement in terms of electrically powered range and a significant reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 levels as compared to the predecessor model. More impressively than ever, the second generation of the plug-in hybrid model combines the purely electrically powered driving plea-

CHALLENGING: Lister LFP promises ‘monster’ speed. official reveal of the model, with pricing set to begin at around £140,000, and extensive carbon fibre modifications to help improve weight reduction and road holding. Final specifications will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Commenting on the much-anticipated release of the bespoke new LFP model, Lawrence Whittaker, CEO of the Lister Motor Company, said: “I am delighted, overwhelmed and gratified by the huge

level of interest, excitement and orders our LFT666 supercar has already generated in just a few months. Based on early indications, our new LFP promises to repeat the success of the LFT-666, and I really can’t wait to reveal the world’s fastest SUV quite soon.” He adds “We kicked-off 2018 were we left 2017, as the UK’s fastest-growing company in the competitive motor industry business sector, according to leading indepen-

dent financial analysis specialists, Plimsoll. Over the past six months the Lister Motor Company has been working very hard, developing our Tuning Division, starting with modifying the Jaguar FType, the Lister LFT-666, and setting up our new headquarters in Lancashire. The imminent release of our new monster killer LFP will most certainly see this healthy situation continue for the remainder of this year, and beyond.”

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WHERE would you live if you could commute each workday in an autonomous driving, fully-functional, connected, comfortable, mobile office space? What if the service was provided via an on demand subscription basis? Or what if it was provided by one employer yet not another - which company would you work for? This is a mere glimpse of a variety of scenarios and questions raised by Volvo Cars’ new Volvo 360c concept, just revealed as part of the company’s vision for the future of travel - autonomous, electric, connected and safe - and which may allow Volvo Cars to enter new growth markets. The concept environments reflect the potential for change in the fundamental structure of how people live, by transforming unproductive or boring travel time into useful and enjoyable minutes or hours on the road. “The 360c explores what becomes possible when we remove the human driver, using freedoms in design and recapturing time.’ ‘It’s a glimpse at how autonomous drive technology will change the world as we know it. The possibilities are mind-boggling,’ said Mårten Levenstam, senior vice president of corpo-

AUTONOMOUS: Cars won’t just be solely used for getting from A to B. rate strategy at Volvo Cars. Fully autonomous and electric travel offers a range of advanced safety and environmental benefits, such as less pollution, less traffic congestion, and related health and lifestyle advantages for those living in cities. It also opens up possibilities for more residential freedom, reduced pressure on real estate pricing and more affordable home ownership. “People becoming less reliant on proximity to cities is just one example of the impact of removing the burden of unproductive travel time,” said Mårten Levenstam. “The 360c driving office makes it viable for people to live at greater distances from crowded

cities and use their time both in a more pleasant and more effective way.” The 360c is based on a fully autonomous, electric car without a human driver. It reinvents how people travel, how they engage with friends, family and contacts, and how they can recapture time while travelling. The concept presents four potential uses of autonomous driving vehicles a sleeping environment, mobile office, living room and entertainment space representing an attractive travel option that could rival air, bus and train providers, but with competitive advantages in comfort, convenience and privacy.

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Charged up FOLLOWING the long-awaited publication of the Government’s Road to Zero report last month, new research carried out by the UK’s largest digital automotive marketplace, Auto Trader, indicates that many consumers (38 per cent) remain unaware of policy regarding electric cars and believe the government’s goal for at least 50 per cent of new cars sold to be electric by 2030 is unrealistic. Drivers said that they’ll wait nine years before they will buy an electric or hybrid vehicle, with lack of charging infrastructure and upfront expense cited as the most common impediments, even though research indicates that electric cars cost less over four years. With drivers changing cars on average every two to three years, this means that they will likely purchase three cars before buying an EV. Only 26 per cent would consider electric for their next car, the same percentage as when Auto Trader surveyed consumers in March 2017. Poppy Welch, Head of Go Ultra Low says: “Drivers making the switch are already reaping the benefits. EVs can be driven for as little as 2p per mile, compared with 10-12p for a conventionally powered vehicle, meaning the typical car owner can save hundreds of pounds every year in fuel costs alone. There are also additional savings such as tax benefits and reduced servicing and maintenance costs. “Although charging is one of the biggest barriers to mass consumer uptake, almost half of motorists drive less than 15 miles a day, while 98 per cent said they travel less than 100 - well within the range of pure electric vehicles and easily achievable in a plug-in hybrid. What’s more, charging data also shows more than 90 per cent of all EV charging takes place at home, bringing added convenience for drivers.”