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Forty-thousand ecstasy tablets taken off Murcia streets

In a significant operation, the Policia Nacional in Alicante have arrested two men transporting a staggering 37,950 ecstasy pills

valued at €433,000 from France to the Murcia region. The arrest unfolded when vigilant motorbike patrol police officers observed

the duo in their foreign-plated car behaving suspiciously, prompting the officers to take action. The foreign-plated vehicle was stopped, and the two men were

instructed to exit the car for a search. During the inspection, a bag containing 1,960 ecstasy pills was discovered under the driver’s seat. Startled that their illegal stash had been found, the suspects attempted to escape on foot, triggering a pursuit through city streets. The officers, determined to apprehend the suspects, chased them as they scaled several walls, some reaching up to four meters in height. Eventually, the fugitives

were detained, and the vehicle was handed over to the Policia Nacional’s Narcotics Unit for a more thorough search to see if there were any additional drugs hidden in the car. During the subsequent investigation, officers noticed a “barely noticeable” modification to the chassis, raising suspicions of a potential hidden compartment. These suspicions were confirmed when a camouflaged area was discovered under the glove box and gear lever, containing 20 bags with a staggering additional 36,000 ecstasy pills. The arrested individuals, aged 37 and 39 and of Algerian nationality, now face charges of drug trafficking and resisting arrest. The magnitude of the drug haul, with an estimated retail value of €433,000, underscores the severity of the crime and the potential impact it could have had on the region. The successful interception of this substantial drug transport highlights the dedication and vigilance of law enforcement in Alicante, as they continue to combat drug trafficking and related criminal activities. The two suspects are now in custody, awaiting legal proceedings for their alleged involvement in this major drug trafficking operation.

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Orihuela man gets 43 years in prison for murdering an 80 year-old and her son The Eleventh Section of the Provincial Court of Alicante , with headquarters located in Elche, has imposed 43 years in prison, with a maximum effective sentence of 40 years, on a man after declaring it proven that he murdered two of his neighbors, an octogenarian. and his son , in Orihuela on June 6 of last year. The sentence , which can be appealed before the Civil and Criminal Chamber of the Superior Court of Justice of the Valencian Community, includes the guilty verdict issued by a popular jury at the end of the trial, which was held between the 16th and 19th of last October. The events occurred at the stroke of midnight, when the accused approached his neighbors’ home and argued with them because they owed him money for placing a bar on a window. Once the argument was over, he went to his house, located on the same street, and returned about twenty minutes later with his hands covered by plastic gloves and armed with a hammer-type mace. The prisoner took advantage of the fact that the door of his neighbors’ house was open to

enter and go to the kitchen, where, unexpectedly and without giving him the chance to defend himself, he dealt several blows with the mace to the head of one of the victims, a 50-year-old man, which caused his death a few minutes later, as reflected in the judicial resolution. He then went to the living room, where the former’s 80-year-old mother was sitting in an armchair, and also hit her repeatedly on the head with the mace to end her life and prevent her from giving him away. This victim died the following month from his injuries in a hospital. The judge of the Court who presided over this trial, in accordance with the verdict of

the popular jury, has sentenced the accused for two crimes of murder to sentences of 20 and 23 years in prison , the first for the murder of the man and the second for his mother’s. However, in accordance with the provisions of article 76.1 c of the Penal Code, the maximum effective completion of the sentence will be 40 years. In addition, he has imposed a prohibition on approaching closer than 300 meters and communication for a period of more than ten years than the prison sentences with respect to a son and brother, respectively, of those murdered, whom he must compensate with 130,000 euros in total due to the death of their relatives.

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Naval Veteran Thirty thousand to repair honoured by Orihuela Costa Civic Centre 1st Sea Lord

Local Los Dolses resident Carl Louden served in the Royal Navy from June 1978 until his retirement in October 2021, a period of some 43 years. Now the Treasurer of the Royal Navy Association Torrevieja Branch, his service was honoured at the Branch’s annual Trafalgar Night dinner that took place on Saturday 21 October 2023. He was presented with a rare Gold Valedictory Certificate by Captain Steve McGlory RN the current Defence Attaché based in Madrid, who along with his wife Maribel, was the Guest of Honour. The certificate was signed by the 1st Sea Lord, and comments on Carl’s exceptional commitment over the years, including service onboard Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia, operational service in a number of theatres and the award of a Second Sea Lord’s Commendation for his contribution whilst employed as the RN Staff Officer in HMS KING ALFRED. Carl has been fully supported by his close family and his wife Nicola, herself a Naval Veteran of some 24 years’ service.

The Ramón de Campoamor civic centre in Lomas de Cabo Roig has faced significant structural issues since its completion in 2011. The initial signs of cracks escalated into larger fractures throughout the building, prompting concerns about its safety. Despite being in community use for ten years, the facility never received a ‘Certificate of Occupation.’ The Orihuela Council’s surveyor now estimates that approximately 300,000 euros would be needed for necessary repairs to make the civic centre safe for future use. The closure of the building resulted in the expulsion of Orihuela Costa Community Care and other local community groups. Some groups were forced to shut down, coinciding with the early stages of the pandemic. The construction of the Ramón de Campoamor centre was awarded

to Mettas SL in 2010 for 650,159.29 euros, with completion in November 2011. The issues began to surface in January 2019 when subsidence was detected, leading to the eviction of users in December of that year. Despite the council architect’s call for urgent action, no repairs were made six months later. In February 2021, the council opened a complaint against Mettas, insisting they correct the defects, but this proved unsuccessful. As of three years later, the current PP-Vox council has not clarified its intentions regarding the civic centre’s future. Meanwhile, the PSOE has urged the government team to explain why the complaint against the company has not been resolved. Carolina Gracia of the PSOE believes that the company can still be held accountable for resolving the building’s problems.

Seniors on the move Orihuela Costa The Councillor for Social Welfare, Agustina Rodríguez, has presented the new edition of Mayores en Marcha Orihuela Costa (Seniors on the Move), which will take place on 29th November at 10:30am. This is the second edition of this activity which is organised by Social Welfare, through the Social Services, and which has the collaboration of the Department of Sports.

Rodríguez explained that “with this initiative we promote active aging and coexistence of older people in the municipality of Orihuela, so we hope to have a large number of people participating in this event.” The event consists of a twokilometre walk in the vicinity of Plaza de Cala Mosca, with a planned capacity of 400 seniors from the Orihuela municipality. After the march, lunch

will be provided to the participants and sports activities such as dancing, yoga or gerontogymnastics, among others, will be carried out. The day will end at 1:30pm. The Social Welfare councillor recalled that to register for this event, people over 60 years of age must contact the instructors of the workshops in which they participate in the Senior Centres or Sports Centres.

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EasyJet expands Alicante-Elche Torrevieja extends Airport routes for Summer 2024 ‘Terrace Tax’ for 2024 In a major boost for travellers, lowcost airline EasyJet has announced the launch of nine new routes from Alicante-Elche airport next summer, coinciding with the opening of a new base at the location. Among the exciting additions are three routes connecting the UK with the sunny shores of the Costa Blanca. The inaugural services to AlicanteElche will kick off from Southampton on 31st March, followed by Belfast City on 2nd May, along with the highly anticipated return of the Newcastle route on 2nd April. Throughout the summer season, these three routes will offer convenient options for travelers. Southampton to Alicante is set to operate once a week

on Sundays, Newcastle to Alicante will be available twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and Belfast City to Alicante will have two flights per week on Thursdays and Sundays. In addition to the UK routes, EasyJet is set to introduce new flights to Zurich, Prague, Lyon, Lille, Nantes, and Nice, providing travellers with even more options. This expansion is expected to create an additional 125,000 seats for passengers. With this development, EasyJet anticipates offering a remarkable 1.5 million seats to Alicante between April and October 2024, marking a substantial 10% increase compared to the ‘high’ season of 2023. The increased flight schedule will

be supported by the deployment of three aircraft at the new Alicante base, underscoring EasyJet’s commitment to the region. Furthermore, EasyJet will re-establish flights from Luton to Reus on the Costa Dorada, while also introducing a brand-new route from Manchester to Reus. Both routes are scheduled to commence on April 2, operating twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer season. With these exciting additions, EasyJet aims to provide travellers with an even wider range of options to explore popular destinations, further enhancing connectivity between Alicante-Elche and key cities across Europe.

Spain’s tourism industry bounces back Holidaymakers from abroad visiting Spain this year are spending more money than ever, and visitor numbers have soared since last year, according to recent figures from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). Between January and September 2023 inclusive, a total of 66.5 million people resident abroad travelled to Spain – about one-and-a-half times the year-round population, and the equivalent of the entire headcount of the UK. Although this represents a reduction of 0.6% on 2019 – the last year before the pandemic and still Spain’s record

season – foreign tourists were much more numerous than during the same nine-month period in 2022. Year on year, a total of 18.8% more visitors from abroad came to Spain in 2023, the INE reveals. And although numbers are slightly lower than prepandemic, the amount tourists spend when they travel to Spain has increased by 15.1%. Based upon the first nine months of 2022, this represents a rise of 24% foreign holidaymakers have brought in nearly €84.7 billion in 2023, and the year is not even over yet. The most recent complete month for

which figures are available, September, saw 8.8 million visitors to Spain from other countries, which is 0.2% lower than in the final pre-pandemic year, but 13.6% higher than in 2022. During that month alone, visitors from abroad spent over €11.2bn, being 22.6% more than in September 2022 and 16% more than in September 2019. Fears of the impact of Covid and Brexit on Spain’s tourism industry have largely been assuaged – the expected hit to the sector has only been temporary and short term, making a full recovery within less than two years of the last Statedecreed restrictions on movement.

In a recent extraordinary plenary session, Torrevieja’s city council voted to reinstate the ‘Terrace Tax’ for hotels, bars, and restaurants, a decision met with mixed reactions from local political parties. The measure, which garnered a majority of votes, was contested by the PSOE, who called for an automatic 50% discount if the fee is paid promptly. Meanwhile, Sueña Torrevieja vehemently opposed the tax, citing ongoing economic challenges faced by businesses. The ‘Terrace Tax’ was temporarily suspended in 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, a relief measure extended due to subsequent crises, including inflation and the conflict in Ukraine. This suspension aimed to provide critical support to the local hospitality sector, which comprises around 600 businesses, navigating through tumultuous times. With the reintroduction of the tax, the municipal budget is set to recover approximately 1.7 million euros.

Alongside terraces, the levy will extend to fairgrounds and the craft stalls of the popular “hippies market” on Paseo de La Libertad. Sueña spokesperson, Pablo Samper, acknowledged the legality of the measure but raised concerns about the slow recovery of economic activity. He specifically highlighted the challenges faced by the ‘hippies market’ and the fairground, projecting continued struggles for these businesses, particularly in light of ongoing port redevelopment, which is anticipated to persist for at least the next two years. The debate surrounding the ‘Terrace Tax’ underscores the delicate balance between economic recovery and the financial burdens faced by local businesses. As Torrevieja navigates its path towards post-crisis stability, the decision will undoubtedly continue to be a topic of discussion among stakeholders, with a keen eye on the welfare of the city’s vibrant hospitality industry.

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Spanish right-wing politician The alert continues due to shortages in the Segura basin shot in face in Madrid A Spanish right-wing politician and former vice-president of the European parliament is reported to be in a stable condition in hospital after being shot in the face by a masked gunman in a wealthy Madrid neighbourhood. Alejo Vidal-Quadras, a former leader of the conservative People’s party (PP) in Catalonia who joined the far-right Vox party in 2014, was shot on a street in the Salamanca district of the Spanish capital at about 1.30pm local time on Thursday. Madrid’s emergency services confirmed that a 78-year-old man had received a gunshot wound and said the bullet had passed through his jaw. El País reported that Vidal-Quadras was in a stable condition in Gregorio Marañon hospital and was being treated for a wound to the face. The paper said the right-wing politician was attacked as he came out of the building where he lives. “Initial investigations suggest that two men on a black Yamaha motorbike were involved in the shooting,” El País said. “The gunman, who was wearing a crash helmet, jumped on to the bike after discharging his weapon. The pair then drove off.” Vidal-Quadras was a longtime member of the PP and a European parliament member before he broke away to help found Vox. He left Vox shortly

after a failed attempt to win a European parliament seat in 2014. Vox’s leader, Santiago Abascal, said he believed that Vidal-Quadras’ life was not in immediate peril. “Thank god it seems that Alejandro VidalQuadras is out of danger,” he said. Spain’s acting prime minister, the socialist leader Pedro Sánchez, conveyed his shock and sadness at the attack. “I offer all my solidarity and my wishes for Alejo Vidal-Quadras’s swift recovery,” he said. “We trust that the investigation will establish the facts and that those responsible will be arrested as soon as possible.” The incident followed a tumultuous few days in Spanish politics. Sánchez moved a step closer to another term in office after his socialist party,

the PSOE, won the support of Catalan separatists by offering a deeply controversial amnesty for those who took part in the illegal and failed bid for regional independence six years ago. The proposed amnesty law has been fiercely condemned by the PP and Vox, who see it as a cynical move to allow Sánchez to remain in power. The issue led to angry and violent protests outside the PSOE’s Madrid headquarters. Vidal-Quadras had made his opposition to the amnesty abundantly clear. “The infamous pact … that will crush the rule of law and end the separation of powers has been agreed,” he wrote on X, formerly know as Twitter, on Thursday morning. “Thus will our nation cease to be a liberal democracy and become a totalitarian tyranny. The Spanish people will not allow it.”

The Discharge Commission will be convened to set the regulated volumes in the reservoirs to be supplied to meet irrigation uses. The scarcity indicators of the Segura Hydrographic Demarcation ( CHS ), in its global system, have shown, for the third consecutive month, the state of alert due to shortages in the Segura basin. For this reason, the Basin Organization will soon convene the Discharge Commission in which the volumes to be supplied during the current hydrological year will be proposed to the presidency of the CHS. The proposal will be framed in the provisions and forecasts that the Special Drought Plan for the

Segura basin contemplates for this scenario. With the current situation, the CHS does not plan to adopt restrictions on the supply of water to supply populations. However, given that this autumn is being very dry and warm, the basin is receiving less rainfall than would correspond to a normal year, for this reason, the release of water from the basin’s reservoirs will have to adapt to the available resources. For these reasons, the CHS wants to call on all users to make rational consumption of the available resources due to the current situation suffered by the Segura Demarcation. The scarcity indices of the Segura basin are

at alert level as of November 1, 2023. In this regard, the scarcity index of the global system that takes into account the contributions of the basin and those received by the Tajo-Segura transfer gives a value of 0.222, in a range of 0 to 1. Individually, the scarcity index of the basin subsystem is 0.163 and that of the transfer subsystem is 0.281. Finally, the Segura basin maintains the situation of absence of prolonged drought , which implies the maintenance without any reduction of the ecological flow regime foreseen for the ordinary situation in the Hydrological Plan, in the rivers of the hydrographic district.

Valencian Community announces elimination of Tourist Tax at London Trade Fair In a significant move aimed at bolstering tourism, the President of the Generalitat and the Minister of Tourism jointly signed a proposed Decree to eliminate the tourist tax during their visit to the trade fair in London. The decision, announced at the WTM fair, carries a strong message of hospitality to British tourists. President Mazón emphasised that the signing took place in London to assure the British tourist market that their presence is valued, and that there are no barriers to their enjoyment of the Valencian Community. The move received resounding support from the tourism sector and the broader economy of the region, which benefits substantially from tourism. The President announced that the formal repeal of the tax will be presented at the upcoming Plenary Session of the Consell, scheduled for this Friday. This timely decision is expected to resonate positively with the 2.2 million British tourists who have already explored the Valencian Community this year, with an estimated 2.5 million more anticipated to arrive in 2024. Tourists from the United

Kingdom will now be able to relish their visits without any additional financial burden. This welcoming gesture is being actively communicated to British tourist agencies across the United Kingdom, reinforcing the commitment of the Valencian Community to fostering a thriving tourism industry. The Minister of Innovation, Industry, Commerce, and Tourism, Nuria Montes, joined President Mazón in this announcement, further

underscoring the collective effort to promote a vibrant and accessible tourism sector in the Valencian Community. This progressive step not only aligns with the region’s dedication to fostering tourism but also sends a clear signal of openness and inclusivity to visitors from around the world, solidifying the Valencian Community’s reputation as a premier destination for travelers seeking warmth, culture, and natural beauty.

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The Prosecutor’s Office requests seven years in prison for the former mayor of Bigastro Last Thursday in the seventh section of Elche, the former mayor of Bigastro, José Joaquín Moya (PSOE), and the former intervening secretary of the city council will be tried , accused of the crimes of prevarication and embezzlement , for the irregularities in the allocation of a municipal lot. The Prosecutor’s Office maintains that the former first mayor agreed in 2005 with a construction company to exchange three houses , owned by the company, for a municipal property, corresponding to the new sector of the General Urban Planning Plan, D12. In addition to the homes, the company gave the council an amount of money to settle the difference between the amounts of the properties that were going to change . According to the public accusation, this change of properties was carried out with defects of illegality, which the former mayor was aware of, and violating the rules that must be followed for the disposal of this type of property. The Public Ministry maintains that the process was not supervised nor was its price or the procedure followed justified, without the secretary-intervenor

noticing it, despite being legally obliged to do so. At the same time, the Prosecutor’s Office details that part of the payments that the construction company made in consideration for the difference in value of the properties, close to 190,000 euros, are not recorded in the public coffers nor is it recorded that they were used for any other public purpose. The Public Prosecutor’s

Office is asking for seven years in prison for the former mayor for a continued crime of embezzlement and a tenyear disqualification from employment or public office. For the former secretary, he requests six years in prison for a continuous crime of embezzlement and disqualification for employment or public office of 10 years for a crime of prevarication.

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GBP / EUR UPDATE GBP The pound found a new lease of life at the end of last week and the beginning of this one, taking advantage of the USD weakness, and improving by 2.3% very quickly at the start of this week and seeing GBP/USD hit over 1.24 for the first time since mid-September. However, the latter half of this week has seen the pound slip back. On Wednesday, we heard from the Bank of England’s Governor, Andrew Bailey, who countered market speculation about potential interest rate cuts, reiterating that it was premature to discuss easing policy given the persistent threat of inflation. Bailey noted that although inflation is expected to decline significantly in the coming months due to decreases in energy prices, a restrictive monetary policy needs to be maintained for an extended period. He highlighted the lingering ‘upside risks’ to inflation, including the potential for regional conflict in the Middle East. However, Bailey also expressed some optimism about the forecast, indicating a return to the inflation target within a two-year horizon but stressing that an ongoing effort was necessary. This morning, we also saw the UK’s growth data for the last quarter. Q3’s GDP figures showed growth flatlined (0.0%) in the three months between July and September, which was slightly better than the 0.1% contraction forecast by economists in a poll for Reuters but in line with the Bank of England’s expectations. The data could add more weight to the ‘higher for longer’ interest rates narrative we’ve been

hearing from policymakers, as it appears the economy is still strong enough to withstand elevated interest rates. Governor Bailey will hope that he can effectively combat high wage growth and inflation, while not damaging economic growth too much over the next two years.

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EUR There was not a lot of Europe-focused news this week on the data front, and the EUR is not adding much colour to the overall FX picture at the moment. EUR/USD movement – or lack thereof - seemed to back this up this week, as the currency pair remained very flat throughout. However, European economic data continues to show potentially concerning trends, and it seemed that the ECB had taken this on board when it stopped raising rates at the end of October. Former European Central Bank president Mario Draghi spoke about his concern for EU economic growth this week, predicting a recession by the end of the year. He did add that he thought it was unlikely that the recession would be “deep” or “destabilising”, but his words contradicted the forecasts of a return to growth from the ECB and International Monetary Fund. After a robust set of earnings reports boosted European shares on Thursday evening, the stock markets pulled back again this morning following comments from the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell. Powell spoke about his and his fellow policymakers’ lack of confidence over having done enough to rein in inflation, which could mean interest rates remain higher longer than markets currently anticipate.

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Torrevieja celebrates the Salinero Way week Last week it was presented that the Salinero Road Week will take place from yesterday, Monday, November 13th to Saturday, November 18th. The Municipal Tourism Office of Paseo Vista Alegre in Torrevieja hosted the presentation of the scheduled activities that will inaugurate the route that connects Torrevieja with Orihuela . The presentation was attended by the Councilor for Tourism, Rosario Martínez , the Councilor for Culture, Antonio Quesada , the coordinators of the Camino Salinero, Olga Parra and Carlos Escolano , along with the mayor of Jacarilla, Andrés Moñino , and the councilor of the City Council of Los Montesinos, Ana Belén Juárez. The activities began yesterday with the creation of an informative-allegorical mural of the Camino de Santiago Salinero. The execution was done with the participation of dibuNómadas and students of Olga Parra from the Municipal School of Painting and coordinator of the path. La Vega Baja can be known through this 40-kilometer itinerary that has been drawn up as part of the Camino de Santiago del Sureste. Carlos Escolano, coordinator of the path , explains that “this is a

path suitable for any type of public and 100% adapted to people with reduced mobility who we will be able to meet at the conference on Thursday, November 16.” The conference will be given by Alfonso Corral , Graduate in Humanities and professor at the University of Alicante and current vice president of the Association of Friends of the Camino de Santiago de Alicante. This presentation will put the Camino Salinero in context within the set of Caminos del Sureste, highlighting the spiritual, symbolic, heritage and landscape value of these cultural itineraries recognized as artisticcultural heritage. The councilor of the Los Montesinos City Council, Ana Belén Juárez, explained that

on Saturday, November 18, a bike ride will take place along the Camino Salinero. From the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Torrevieja at 08:30 hours to the Santiago Orihuela Church. The activity is aimed at a maximum of 35 people and participants must bring their own bicycle and belongings, puncture kit, helmet, food and one and a half liters of water. At the exit of the route, a Camino Salinero credential will be given. For his part, the mayor of Jacarilla, Andrés Moñino , has announced that the route will have a stop in the municipal gardens of Jacarilla where there will be refreshment stations. A unique and emblematic environment in the region with a historical heritage of more than one hundred years.

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Orihuela residents ask Carlos Mazón to reopen the Marqués de Rafal Palace A group of residents of Orihuela have written a letter to the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Carlos Mazón, requesting the reopening of the Palacio del Marqués de Rafal, headquarters of the Presidency of the Generalitat Valenciana in Orihuela. The Palace of the Marquis of Rafal was acquired by the previous administration of the Community to be used as the headquarters of the Presidency of the Generalitat in the Vega Baja region, the only seat of the Presidency outside of the three capitals of the provinces that make up the Valencian Community. The headquarters

of the Vega Renhace Plan was also installed there . However, since the dismissal of the previous Administration, on July 19, the Palace has been closed “without any maintenance, cleaning, gardening, security, etc. service.” Not even ventilation of the building,” says this group of neighbors who believe “that this is not the best of situations for a headquarters of the Presidency of the Generalitat that also houses an exhibition of historical coats of arms of the Kingdom of Valencia that Oriolanos and visitors “They haven’t been able to enjoy it.” For this reason, these

neighbours have drafted and signed a letter that they have sent to Carlos Mazón “in order to prevent the degradation of this unique property.” For this reason, the signatories convey to the President their “willingness for any voluntary collaboration regarding historical advice and programming and management of cultural activities as some of us already did at the time of the purchase of the building and its implementation.” This letter has been signed by eleven people in total and has also been sent to the mayor of Orihuela, Pepe Vegara, and to the Delegate of the Consell in Alicante, Agustina Esteve.

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Quiron Hospital chapel vandalised

The Diocese of Orihuela – Alicante has reported that on the night of last Sunday, November 5th, “the chapel of the Quirónsalud Hospital in Torrevieja was desecrated .” According to the chaplain, Rev. Javier Vicens , the thieves took the tabernacle, with the Eucharistic reserve, an altar cross, a chalice, a chasuble, a corporal and a liturgical book. The investigation remains open by the Civil Guard. Vicens explains that “the desecration of the Holy Eucharist is a serious event

and therefore, in the coming days, the diocesan bishop will ask that the parishes, religious communities and faithful in general carry out acts of reparation for the sacrilege that occurred.” Likewise, he insists that “the stolen material elements, which have their value and importance, are not comparable to the fact of the sacrilege of the Eucharist. “This is why any type of celebration in the hospital chapel is suspended until the bishop makes an act of reparation

and redress for the events that occurred.” Likewise, he is grateful for all the expressions of support and closeness, especially prayer and acts of reparation, for what happened. As well as gratitude to the hospital management and the state security forces and bodies for their commitment and diligence in the face of the unfortunate events. From the Diocese of Orihuela-Alicante they regret and condemn these events for what “implies an attack against what is most sacred to the faith.”

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The residents of San Miguel Rafal increases IBI Tax de Salinas will decide where by 10 percent to invest 80,000 euros The residents of San Miguel de Salinas will decide where to invest 80,000 euros from the 2024 municipal budget with participatory budgets. During the month of November, citizens registered in the town who appear on the IBI register and are over 16 years of age can present their proposals to the City Council electronically and in person. These projects will be evaluated by a technical commission to check their viability, and will finally be submitted to an open vote among the residents themselves. This is the participatory budgeting initiative, in force in the municipality since 2021 . The presentation of proposals can be made until December 2nd through a form available at the City Hall check-in, or through the digital platform enabled for this purpose . In the following month, a technical commission made up of staff from the Secretariat,

ADL, Urban Planning and the spokespersons of the political groups will evaluate the proposals and select those that are purely local and do not exceed 80,000 euros. The City Council must justify the reason for possible rejections, and classify the rest of the viable projects according to the type of expenses they involve: investment or current expenses. The proposals that meet the criteria will be submitted to a citizen vote between January 4 and February 4,

2024, to decide which ones will finally be developed. The mayor of San Miguel, Juan de Dios Fresneda, invites the municipality to support this proposal, “so that citizens can have more and more voice and more weight in municipal decisions.” For his part, David Jesús Pérez, Councilor for the Treasury, has indicated that “launching this initiative for the third consecutive year is in order to involve the Sanmigueleros in the political life of the municipality.”

The Municipal Plenary Session of the Rafal City Council has approved by majority the update of the prices of the Real Estate Tax (IBI) in the municipality. The mayor of the town, Manuel Pineda, has justified the need for this increase in the IBI by 10% , motivated by the increase in the cost of energy and the tax on the collection, transport and treatment of solid urban waste, and which has meant an increase in municipal spending in 2022 and 2023. Rafal thus joins the list of localities in Vega Baja and the province of Alicante that have increased this tax in recent

months in their municipal area, and which will go from 0.7 to 0.8 in 2024 . The first mayor has indicated that “we have tried to ensure that this increase is not excessively large for our neighbors”, giving as an example that “a standard bill of 248.73 euros will go to 284.26 euros, increasing an average of 35 euros for housing.” Pineda has pointed out that “although we have been able to keep the IBI stable and unchanged for almost a decade , the exponential increase in the cost of waste treatment has put in check the economic work that we have been doing in the city council since 2012 which,

together with the increase of the price of electricity, has meant an increase of 130,000 euros in municipal spending, leading us to have a negative settlement in 2022. The Rafael mayor has also referred, as a cause of this situation, to the increase in the general cost of living since the last decrease in the IBI in 2014, with an increase in prices of 20.8%. “Amounts that we have been assuming in recent years, but with the increase in the maintenance of basic services, it had become an unaffordable situation, which has forced us to make this decision,” he stated.

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Why direct cremations in Spain are on the rise?

We all know.. one day we’ll need a funeral. You owe it to your family to make the best plans to support them when that moment comes. What Is a Direct to Cremation Plan? Avalon’s Direct to Cremation Plan

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This Week´s Movie Picks Johnny English

Saturday 18th November – ITV2, 8.10pm When a funeral of a British spy is attacked, all of the remaining spies are killed. Only one spy is left and is now Britain’s last hope. Johnny English and his sidekick, Bough have been assigned the case of investigating the theft of the British Crown Jewels. The prime suspect is a mysterious French entrepreneur, known as Pascal Sauvage. English and Bough soon find out the horrifying truth behind the theft and Sauvage, but it’s not going to be an easy job to bring him to justice.

The Day After Tomorrow

Sunday 19th November – Channel 4, 6.45pm As Paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is in Antartica, he discovers that a huge ice sheet has sheared off. But what he does not know is that this event will trigger a massive climate shift that will affect the world population. Meanwhile, his son Sam is with friends in New York City to attend an event. There, they discover that it has been raining non-stop for the past three days, and after a series of weatherrelated disasters begin to occur all over the world, everybody realizes the world is about to enter a new Ice Age and the world population begins trying to evacuate to the warmer climates of the south. Jack makes a daring attempt to rescue his son and his friends who are stuck in New York City and who have managed to survive not only a massive wave but also freezing cold temperatures that could possibly kill them.

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Tuesday 14th November

03:30 Asia Business Report 00:10 BBC Weather 01:10 Heathrow: Britain’s 03:45 Sportsday 00:15 The Conversation Busiest Airport 04:00 BBC News 02:05 Countryfile 01:40 All Elite Wrestling: 04:30 Asia Business Report 03:00 Money for Nothing Dynamite 04:45 Sportsday 03:45 Garden Rescue 03:20 Loose Women 05:00 BBC News 04:30 This Is BBC TWO 05:30 HARDtalk 04:05 For the Love of Paul 07:20 Bargain Hunt 06:00 BBC News O’Grady 06:30 World Business Report 08:05 Antiques Road Trip 04:55 Unwind with ITV 07:00 Breakfast 08:50 Expert Witness 06:10 Monster Carp 10:15 Morning Live 09:20 Robson Green’s 07:00 Good Morning Britain 11:00 Scam Interceptors Weekend Escapes 11:45 Dr Xand’s Con or Cure 09:50 Lifeline 10:00 Lorraine 12:15 Homes Under the 11:00 This Morning 10:00 Nicky Campbell Hammer 13:30 Loose Women 11:00 BBC News 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 13:15 Politics Live 14:00 BBC News at One 14:55 ITV News London 14:00 The Boss 14:30 BBC London 14:45 Doctors 14:45 Lightning 15:00 James Martin’s 15:15 The Bidding Room 15:15 Eat Well for Less? American Adventure 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:15 Oceans 16:00 Lingo 16:45 Antiques Road Trip 17:15 This Farming Life 17:00 Tipping Point 17:30 The Repair Shop 18:15 Flog It! 18:00 The Chase 18:15 Pointless 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 19:00 ITV News London 19:00 BBC News at Six of Games 19:30 BBC London 19:30 ITV Evening News 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Emmerdale 20:30 EastEnders It Takes Two 21:00 The Martin Lewis 21:00 MasterChef: The 20:00 This Farming Life Money Show Live Professionals 21:00 Secrets of the 22:00 The Met: Policing 22:00 The Playboy Bunny Aquarium London Murder 22:00 Louis Theroux 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:00 ITV News at Ten Interviews 23:30 BBC London 23:30 ITV News London 22:45 Live at the Apollo 23:40 Roman Kemp: The Fight for Young Lives 23:30 Newsnight 23:45 Inside M&S

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03:05 24 Hours in A&E 04:00 Grand Designs 04:55 Unreported World 05:20 Couples Come Dine with Me 06:10 World’s Most Secret Hotels 07:05 Countdown 07:45 Cheers 08:10 Cheers 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 09:55 Frasier 10:25 Frasier 10:55 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 11:55 The Great House Giveaway 12:55 Channel 4 News Summary 13:00 Steph’s Packed Lunch 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:00 A Place in the Sun 18:00 Help! We Bought a Village 19:00 Four in a Bed 19:30 The Simpsons 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Rory Peck Awards 21:00 The Great British Bake Off 22:15 Banged Up 23:15 Gogglebox

08:10 Peppa Pig 08:15 Peppa Pig 08:20 PAW Patrol 08:35 Pip and Posy 08:40 The Adventures of Paddington 09:00 Chip & Potato 09:15 Milo 09:30 PAW Patrol 09:45 Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:55 Peppa Pig 10:00 Peppa Pig 10:05 Milkshake! Story Den 10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:15 Storm Huntley 13:15 Alexis Conran 13:50 Entertainment News On 5 13:55 5 News at Lunchtime 14:00 Home and Away 14:30 A Maple Valley Christmas 16:15 Snowed in for Christmas 18:00 5 News at 5 19:00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly 20:00 Shoplifters: Caught Red Handed 21:00 Police 999: Clear & Present Danger 22:00 Portillo’s Andalucia 23:00 Inside the World’s Greatest Hotels

07:25 Jurassic World: Camp 00:05 DCI Banks Cretaceous 01:05 Wild at Heart 07:50 Mr Bean: The Animated 02:05 Wild at Heart Series 08:05 Mr Bean: The Animated 03:10 Unwind with ITV Series 03:30 Teleshopping 08:20 Mr Bean: The 07:00 Classic Emmerdale Animated Series 07:35 Classic Emmerdale 08:30 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 08:05 Classic Coronation 08:45 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! Street 09:10 What’s New Scooby08:40 Classic Coronation Doo? Street 09:35 Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? 09:10 Never the Twain 10:00 Totally Bonkers 09:40 Never the Twain Guinness World Records 10:15 Wild at Heart 10:35 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 11:20 Wild at Heart 11:00 Secret Crush 12:25 Heartbeat 12:00 Dress to Impress 13:30 Heartbeat 13:00 Dinner Date 14:00 Family Fortunes 14:35 Classic Emmerdale 15:00 Secret Crush 15:05 Classic Emmerdale 16:05 One Tree Hill 15:40 Classic Coronation 17:00 One Tree Hill Street 18:00 Dinner Date 19:00 Catchphrase: Catchiest 16:10 Classic Coronation Moments Street 20:00 Ant and Dec’s 16:45 Midsomer Murders Limitless Win 21:00 Bob’s Burgers 18:55 Heartbeat 21:30 Bob’s Burgers 19:55 Heartbeat 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 Big Brother: Late and 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 DCI Banks Live

03:30 Asia Business Report 02:40 MasterChef: The 00:40 Long Lost Family: Born 05:10 The Great Pottery 03:45 Sportsday Throw Down Professionals Without Trace 04:00 BBC News 06:15 Strangers on a Plane 03:40 MasterChef: The 01:35 The Switch 04:30 Asia Business Report Professionals 06:45 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 02:25 Cash Trapped 04:45 Sportsday 07:05 Countdown 04:40 This Is BBC TWO 03:10 Loose Women 05:00 BBC News 07:45 Cheers 07:30 Escape to the Country 04:00 Made in Britain 05:30 HARDtalk 08:10 Cheers 08:15 Antiques Road Trip 06:00 BBC News 08:35 Everybody Loves 04:20 Unwind with ITV 09:00 Nadiya’s Simple Spices 06:30 World Business Report Raymond 05:35 Unwind with ITV 09:30 Marcus Wareing’s 07:00 Breakfast 09:00 Everybody Loves 05:45 The Masked Dancer Tales from a Kitchen Garden 10:15 Morning Live Raymond 07:00 Good Morning Britain 11:00 Scam Interceptors 09:25 Frasier 10:00 Nicky Campbell 10:00 Lorraine 11:45 Dr Xand’s Con or Cure 11:00 BBC News 09:55 Frasier 11:00 This Morning 12:15 Homes Under the 10:25 Frasier 12:15 Politics Live Hammer 10:55 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 13:30 Loose Women 14:00 The Boss 13:15 Bargain Hunt 11:55 The Great House 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:45 Lightning 14:00 BBC News at One Giveaway 14:55 ITV News London 15:15 Eat Well for Less? 14:30 BBC London 12:55 Channel 4 News 16:15 Oceans 15:00 James Martin’s 14:45 Doctors Summary 17:15 This Farming Life American Adventure 15:15 The Bidding Room 13:00 Steph’s Packed Lunch 16:00 Escape to the Country 18:15 Flog It! 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Lingo 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 17:00 Tipping Point 16:45 Antiques Road Trip 16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:30 The Repair Shop 17:00 A Place in the Sun of Games 18:00 The Chase 18:15 Pointless 18:00 Help! We Bought a 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 19:00 ITV News London 19:00 BBC News at Six Village It Takes Two 19:30 ITV Evening News 19:30 BBC London 19:00 Four in a Bed 20:00 Celebrity Antiques 20:30 Emmerdale 20:00 The One Show 19:30 The Simpsons Road Trip 20:30 EastEnders 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Coronation Street 21:00 The Secret Genius of 21:00 The Repair Shop 20:55 Rory Peck Awards 22:00 Return to Lockerbie Modern Life 22:00 Shetland 21:00 Location, Location, with Lorraine Kelly 22:00 Shakespeare: Rise of 23:00 BBC News at Ten Location 23:00 ITV News at Ten a Genius 23:30 BBC London 22:00 Banged Up 23:30 ITV News London 23:00 Upstart Crow 23:40 BBC New Comedy 23:00 Britain’s Most 23:45 Peston Awards Expensive Houses 23:30 Newsnight

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08:20 PAW Patrol 07:50 Mr Bean: The Animated 00:05 DCI Banks 08:35 Pip and Posy Series 01:05 Wild at Heart 08:40 The Adventures of 08:05 Mr Bean: The Animated 02:10 Wild at Heart Paddington Series 03:10 Unwind with ITV 09:00 Chip & Potato 08:20 Mr Bean: The 03:30 Teleshopping 09:15 Milo Animated Series 09:30 PAW Patrol 08:30 Mr Bean: The 07:00 Classic Emmerdale 09:45 Ben & Holly’s Little Animated Series 07:35 Classic Emmerdale Kingdom 08:45 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 08:05 Classic Coronation 09:55 Peppa Pig 09:10 What’s New ScoobyStreet 10:00 Peppa Pig Doo? 10:05 Milkshake! Story Den 09:35 Scooby-Doo and 08:40 Classic Coronation 10:15 Jeremy Vine Guess Who? Street 12:15 Storm Huntley 10:00 Totally Bonkers 09:10 Never the Twain 13:15 Alexis Conran Guinness World Records 09:40 Never the Twain 13:50 Entertainment News 10:35 Totally Bonkers 10:15 Wild at Heart On 5 Guinness World Records 13:55 5 News at Lunchtime 11:00 Secret Crush 11:20 Wild at Heart 14:00 Home and Away 12:00 Dress to Impress 12:25 Heartbeat 14:30 Dashing Home for 13:00 Dinner Date 13:30 Heartbeat Christmas 14:00 Family Fortunes 14:35 Classic Emmerdale 16:15 A Sugar & Spice 15:00 Secret Crush 15:05 Classic Emmerdale Holiday 16:05 One Tree Hill 18:00 5 News at 5 17:00 One Tree Hill 15:40 Classic Coronation 19:00 Dogs Behaving (Very) 18:00 Dinner Date Street Badly 19:00 Catchphrase: Catchiest 16:10 Classic Coronation 20:00 Shoplifters: Caught Moments Street Red Handed 20:00 Ant and Dec’s 21:00 Vanished: The Search Limitless Win 16:45 Midsomer Murders For Britain’s Missing People 21:00 Bob’s Burgers 18:55 Heartbeat 22:00 Cause of Death 21:30 Bob’s Burgers 19:55 Heartbeat 23:00 Mummy’s Little 22:00 Big Brother Murderer: The Killing of 23:00 Big Brother: Late and 21:00 Lewis 23:00 DCI Banks Emily Longley Live

This is the book that captures the magic of Vega Baja The illustrator and lover of mystery, Marta Ruiz, known on social networks as “Martuja” launches her new project La Vega Mágica at the Rojales Sociocultural Center in which the most relevant legends and curiosities of many of the municipalities that are collected and illustrated are collected and illustrated. make up the region. La Vega Mágica was born from the combination of the three great passions of the Rojalera: mystery, love for their land and devotion to popular culture. The illustrator highlights that “not only is it a book of legends, it also deals with the origin of many of the municipal festivals, data that does not appear in history books but that should be known by the entire population.” The book has a novel design full of illustrations, maps, QR codes that translate to videos of the places that appear on each of the pages such as Benijófar, Bigastro, Callosa de Segura, Orihuela, Redován or Rojales or even a game called La Treasure Hunt in which

the author invites readers to go to each of the places to find a hidden element. Through its pages many legends of the Vega Baja will be known, such as The Virgin and the Mudejar, by Cox; Zulema and Manuel, from San Miguel de Salinas; Jaime “the Bearded”, by Catral or The Girl with the Satchel, by Pilar de la Horadada, among others. The book is available in all bookstores in the region, as well as on the author’s official website and the following have collaborated: Radio Orihuela – Cadena SER, Caja Rural Central, Librería Atenea, Hormigones y Morteros del Sol, Restaurante Davinia Martínez, City Hall of San Miguel de Salinas, Rojales City Council, Vegabajadigital.com and Benez Comunicación. It all started with his YouTube channel Rojales Misterioso where he told the legends of his native municipality, Rojales. He soon realized that the region was a source of wealth in this area, so he expanded his geographical area of mystery throughout the

Vega Baja del Segura. This is how the ‘Leyendas de la Vega Baja’ section was born in the program ‘Hoy por Hoy Vega Baja’ on Radio Orihuela Cadena SER where this project began to take shape. But... Who is Martuja? He is undoubtedly a person known throughout the region due to his roots and the various projects he carries out to put Vega Baja del Seguro at the top. He studied Design at the Orihuela School of Arts and Crafts and at the Alcoy School of Art and Design. He currently combines his passion for mystery with the illustration of children’s stories, graphic design work for private corporations and public institutions. She also teaches drawing classes and courses for children and adolescents through the Youth Departments of different locations and works as a scientific communicator in various local and regional media. In February 2023, she had a great impact by participating in the documentary

“The Curse of Windsor” broadcast on the HBO MAX platform. This is not her first book since she is also the author

of El Alcasil where she collects typical words from the Vega Baja del Segura, also illustrated by her.

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Thursday 16th November

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00:10 BBC Weather 04:30 Naked, Alone and 03:00 BBC News 00:40 A Time to Die 03:30 Asia Business Report 00:15 Unspun World with 02:00 Long Lost Family: Born Racing to Get Home 05:25 Handmade: Britain’s 03:45 Sportsday John Simpson Without Trace Best Woodworker 04:00 BBC News 00:45 My Old Lady 06:20 Strangers on a Plane 02:50 Cash Trapped 04:30 Asia Business Report 02:25 DNA Family Secrets 06:45 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 04:45 Sportsday 03:40 Loose Women 03:25 MasterChef: The 07:05 Countdown 05:00 BBC News 04:25 Tonight Professionals 07:45 Cheers 05:30 HARDtalk 04:25 This Is BBC TWO 08:10 Cheers 04:50 Unwind with ITV 06:00 BBC News 08:35 Everybody Loves 06:30 World Business Report 07:30 Escape to the Country 05:50 The Masked Dancer Raymond 08:15 Antiques Road Trip 07:00 Breakfast 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:00 Everybody Loves 09:00 Big Little Journeys 10:15 Morning Live Raymond 10:00 Lorraine 11:00 Scam Interceptors 10:00 Nicky Campbell 09:25 Frasier 11:45 Dr Xand’s Con or Cure 11:00 BBC News 11:00 This Morning 09:55 Frasier 12:15 Homes Under the 13:15 Politics Live 13:30 Loose Women 10:25 Frasier Hammer 14:00 The Boss 10:55 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:45 Lightning 11:55 The Great House 14:00 BBC News at One 14:55 ITV News London Giveaway 15:15 Eat Well for Less? 14:30 BBC London 15:00 James Martin’s 12:55 Channel 4 News 16:15 Oceans 14:45 Doctors Summary American Adventure 17:15 This Farming Life 15:15 The Bidding Room 13:00 Steph’s Packed Lunch 18:15 Flog It! 16:00 Lingo 16:00 Escape to the Country 15:10 Countdown 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 17:00 Tipping Point 16:45 Antiques Road Trip 16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:30 The Repair Shop of Games 17:00 A Place in the Sun 18:00 The Chase 18:15 Pointless 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 18:00 Help! We Bought a 19:00 ITV News London 19:00 BBC News at Six It Takes Two Village 19:30 BBC London 19:30 ITV Evening News 19:00 Four in a Bed 20:00 Villages by the Sea 20:00 The One Show 19:30 Four in a Bed 20:30 Mary Makes It Easy 20:30 Emmerdale 20:30 EastEnders 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Saving Lives at Sea 21:30 Tonight 21:00 MasterChef: The 20:55 Rory Peck Awards 22:00 The Newsreader Professionals 22:00 Inside M&S 21:00 The Great British Bake 22:50 The Fast and the 22:00 DIY SOS Off: An Extra Slice 23:00 ITV News at Ten Farmer-ish 23:00 BBC News at Ten 22:00 Taskmaster 23:30 ITV News London 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 BBC London 23:00 Hullraisers 23:40 Question Time 23:45 The Late Debate 23:30 Newsnight 23:30 Hullraisers

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02:10 Weather for the Week 00:10 BBC Weather 00:15 DNA Journey Ahead 00:15 Liz Bonnin’s Wild 01:20 All Elite Wrestling: 02:15 Joins BBC News Caribbean Rampage 02:30 Asia Business Report 01:15 Secrets of the 02:45 Sportsday 02:15 Cash Trapped Aquarium 03:00 BBC News 03:30 Asia Business Report 02:15 Strictly Come Dancing 03:05 Loose Women 03:35 Strictly Come Dancing 03:55 Ellie Simmonds: 03:45 Sportsday 04:15 This Is BBC TWO 04:00 BBC News Finding My Secret Family 04:30 Influential with Katty 07:45 Villages by the Sea 04:50 Unwind with ITV Kay 08:15 Antiques Road Trip 05:00 BBC News 06:05 Moneyball 09:00 Gardeners’ World 05:30 HARDtalk 10:00 BBC News 07:00 Good Morning Britain 06:00 BBC News 06:30 World Business Report 13:15 Politics UK 10:00 Lorraine 14:00 The Boss 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 This Morning 14:45 Lightning 10:15 Morning Live 13:30 Loose Women 15:15 Eat Well for Less? 11:15 Homes Under the Hammer 16:15 Oceans 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 12:15 Homes Under the 17:15 This Farming Life 14:55 ITV News London Hammer 18:15 Flog It! 13:15 Bargain Hunt 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 15:00 James Martin’s 14:00 BBC News at One American Adventure of Games 14:30 BBC London 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 16:00 Lingo 14:45 London Kills It Takes Two 15:30 The Bidding Room 17:00 Tipping Point 16:15 Escape to the Country 20:00 Villages by the Sea 18:00 The Chase 16:45 Antiques Road Trip 20:30 Beechgrove Garden 17:30 The Repair Shop 21:00 Monty Don’s American 19:00 ITV News London 18:15 Pointless Gardens 19:30 ITV Evening News 19:00 BBC News at Six 22:00 The Newsreader 20:30 Emmerdale 19:30 BBC London 20:00 BBC Children in Need 22:50 The Fast and the 21:00 Coronation Street Farmer-ish 23:00 BBC News at Ten 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 Red Dwarf 23:30 BBC London 23:40 Pretty Woman 23:30 Newsnight 23:30 ITV News

Saturday 18th November 02:35 Weather for the Week Ahead 02:40 Joins BBC News 03:00 BBC News 03:30 The Firing Line 04:00 BBC News 04:30 Our World 05:00 BBC News 05:30 The Travel Show 06:00 BBC News 06:30 Unspun World with John Simpson 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Mary Makes It Easy 13:00 Football Focus 13:30 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC Weekend News 14:10 BBC Weather 14:15 Live: FA WSL 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:45 Garden Rescue 18:30 BBC Weekend News 18:45 BBC London 18:50 BBC Weather 18:55 The Weakest Link 19:40 Strictly Come Dancing 21:00 Survivor 22:00 Blankety Blank 22:35 Kin 23:25 BBC Weekend News 23:40 BBC Weather 23:45 Kin

07:15 Hey Duggee 07:00 Love Your Garden 07:20 Hey Duggee 07:30 Love Your Garden 07:30 Supertato 07:35 Shaun the Sheep 08:30 Love Your Weekend 07:45 Shaun the Sheep with Alan Titchmarsh 07:55 Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! 10:25 ITV News 08:05 Boy Girl Dog Cat 10:30 James Martin’s Mouse Cheese 08:15 Grizzy and The Saturday Morning Lemmings 12:30 Ainsley’s 08:25 Grizzy and The Lemmings Mediterranean Cookbook 08:35 Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon: Ultra Legends 13:30 James Martin’s Great 08:55 Deadly Mission Shark British Adventure 09:25 Blue Peter 14:00 ITV Lunchtime News 09:50 Newsround 10:00 The Bear Family and 14:15 Live: ITV Racing Live Me 16:45 ITV Evening News 11:00 Into the Woods 13:00 My Million Pound Menu 16:55 ITV News London 14:00 Ice Station Zebra 17:05 Mamma Mia! I Have A 16:20 Our Wild Adventures 17:20 Saving Lives at Sea Dream 18:20 Flog It! 18:30 Harry Potter and the 19:00 This World 20:00 Great Asian Railway Order of the Phoenix Journeys 21:00 The Voice UK 21:00 Blondie at the BBC 22:00 When Blondie Came to 22:35 The 1% Club Britain 23:00 The Old Grey Whistle 23:30 ITV News Test 23:45 The Playboy Bunny 23:40 Later ... with Jools Murder Holland

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07:10 Teen Titans Go! 00:05 DCI Banks 07:25 Jurassic World: Camp 01:05 Wild at Heart Cretaceous 07:50 Mr Bean: The Animated 02:10 Wild at Heart 03:10 Unwind with ITV Series 08:05 Mr Bean: The Animated 03:30 Teleshopping Series 07:00 Classic Emmerdale 08:20 Mr Bean: The 07:35 Classic Emmerdale Animated Series 08:30 Mr Bean: The 08:05 Classic Coronation Animated Series Street 08:45 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 08:40 Classic Coronation 09:10 What’s New ScoobyStreet Doo? 09:35 Scooby-Doo and 09:10 Never the Twain Guess Who? 09:40 Never the Twain 10:00 Totally Bonkers 10:15 Wild at Heart Guinness World Records 10:35 Totally Bonkers 11:20 Wild at Heart Guinness World Records 12:25 Heartbeat 11:00 Secret Crush 13:30 Heartbeat 12:00 Dress to Impress 13:00 Dinner Date 14:35 Classic Emmerdale 14:00 Family Fortunes 15:05 Classic Emmerdale 15:00 Secret Crush 15:40 Classic Coronation 16:05 One Tree Hill Street 17:00 One Tree Hill 18:00 Dinner Date 16:10 Classic Coronation 19:00 Celebrity Catchphrase Street 20:00 Ant and Dec’s 16:45 Midsomer Murders Limitless Win 21:00 Bob’s Burgers 18:55 Heartbeat 21:30 Bob’s Burgers 19:55 Heartbeat 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 Big Brother: Late and 21:00 Vera 23:00 DCI Banks Live

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04:55 Come Dine with Me 07:50 Mr Bean: The Animated 00:05 DCI Banks 10:25 Santiago of the Seas 05:20 Come Dine with Me 10:35 Baby Shark’s Big Show! Series 05:50 Come Dine with Me 10:50 Sunny Bunnies 08:05 Mr Bean: The Animated 01:10 Wild at Heart 06:15 Come Dine with Me 10:55 The Smurfs Series 06:40 Strangers on a Plane 11:10 SpongeBob 08:20 Mr Bean: The 07:05 The King of Queens 02:10 Wild at Heart SquarePants Animated Series 07:30 The King of Queens 11:20 Entertainment News 08:30 Mr Bean: The 07:55 Frasier On 5 Animated Series 03:15 Unwind with ITV 08:20 Frasier 11:30 Friends 08:45 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 08:45 Frasier 12:00 Friends 09:10 What’s New Scooby09:10 Everybody Loves 03:30 Teleshopping 12:30 Friends Doo? Raymond 13:00 Friends 09:35 Scooby-Doo and 09:40 Everybody Loves 13:30 A Very Merry 07:00 Never the Twain Guess Who? Raymond Bridesmaid 10:00 Totally Bonkers 10:10 Everybody Loves 14:35 Entertainment News Guinness World Records Raymond 07:35 A Touch of Frost On 5 10:35 Dress to Impress 10:40 The Simpsons 14:40 A Very Merry 11:30 Dress to Impress 11:10 The Simpsons Bridesmaid 09:35 Midsomer Murders 11:40 The Simpsons 12:30 Dress to Impress 15:20 Christmas at Castle 12:10 The Simpsons 13:35 Catchphrase Hart 12:40 Formula 1 11:40 Midsomer Murders 14:20 In for a Penny 16:20 Entertainment News 14:10 Four in a Bed 14:50 Mamma Mia! I Have A On 5 14:40 Four in a Bed Dream 13:35 Midsomer Murders 16:25 Christmas at Castle 15:10 Four in a Bed 16:20 Rio 2 Hart 15:45 Four in a Bed 17:10 Christmas at the Chalet 17:20 FYI Daily 16:15 Four in a Bed 15:40 Midsomer Murders 17:25 Rio 2 16:45 The Great British Bake 18:10 5 News Update 18:30 Antz 18:15 Christmas at the Chalet Off 17:40 Midsomer Murders 19:30 FYI Daily 19:00 Britain’s Favourite 18:00 Channel 4 News 19:35 Antz Christmas Adverts 19:00 Fortress Britain with 21:00 Cadbury at Christmas 20:10 Johnny English Alice Roberts 19:45 Live: Champion of 21:15 FYI Daily 22:00 Michael Barrymore: 20:00 Princess Anne: The Rise & Fall of Mr Saturday 21:20 Johnny English Plot to Kidnap a Royal Champions Snooker 22:00 Identity Thief 21:00 Richard III: The Princes Night 23:30 The Greatest TV of The 23:05 FYI Daily in the Tower ‘80s 22:45 White House Down 23:10 Identity Thief 23:00 Law & Order: UK

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04:00 BBC News 00:25 Blondie at Glastonbury 00:45 English Football 01:20 Alita: Battle Angel 10:05 Meet the Experts 07:50 Mr Bean: The Animated 00:00 Law & Order: UK 04:30 Influential with Katty 1999 10:15 Reu & Harper’s Wonder Series League Highlights 03:25 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell Kay World 08:05 Mr Bean: The Animated 01:00 Wycliffe 01:45 Catchphrase 01:35 Blondie at the BBC 04:15 Banged Up 05:00 BBC News 10:30 Santiago of the Seas Series 02:15 Cash Trapped 02:10 Scott & Bailey 02:35 Lullaby 05:30 Click 10:40 Baby Shark’s Big Show! 08:20 Mr Bean: The Animated 05:10 Hollyoaks Omnibus 03:05 The Switch 04:10 This Is BBC TWO 06:00 BBC News 10:50 Sunny Bunnies Series 03:15 Unwind with ITV 07:15 Cheers 03:55 Made in Britain 06:30 Talking Business 10:55 The Smurfs 08:30 Mr Bean: The Animated 07:30 The A to Z of TV 04:45 Unwind with ITV 03:30 Teleshopping 07:00 Breakfast 07:45 Cheers 11:10 SpongeBob SquarePants Series Gardening 05:50 Unwind with ITV 10:00 Sunday with Laura 11:25 NFL End Zone 08:45 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 08:10 The King of Queens 08:15 Glorious Gardens from 07:00 Never the Twain Kuenssberg 11:50 Friends 09:10 What’s New Scooby06:05 James Martin’s French Above 08:35 The King of Queens 11:00 Politics London 12:20 Friends Doo? Adventure 07:40 Ruth Rendell Mysteries 09:00 Beechgrove Garden 11:30 Scotland’s Sacred 12:50 Friends 09:35 Scooby-Doo and Guess 07:00 James Martin’s French 09:00 Everybody Loves Islands With Ben Fogle 13:25 Christmas in Angel Who? 09:30 BBC Children in Need Adventure 08:45 Ruth Rendell Mysteries Raymond 12:30 Amanda & Alan’s Italian 10:30 Landward Falls 10:00 Unwind with ITV 08:00 Gino’s Italy: Secrets of 09:30 Everybody Loves 09:50 The Durrells Job 14:25 Entertainment News 10:10 Totally Bonkers 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best the South 13:00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian On 5 Guinness World Records Raymond Bites 10:50 The Durrells 08:30 James Martin’s Job 14:30 Christmas in Angel 10:45 Dress to Impress 10:00 The Simpsons 12:30 Jimmy’s Food Factory Saturday Morning 13:30 Bargain Hunt Falls 11:45 Dress to Impress 11:50 The Darling Buds of May 14:00 BBC Weekend News 15:15 Mr Miracle 12:45 Supermarket Sweep 10:25 ITV News 13:00 Talking Pictures 10:30 Sunday Brunch 14:10 Weather for the Week 13:45 Dark Victory 16:15 Entertainment News 13:45 I’m a Celebrity... Jungle 10:30 Love Your Weekend 12:55 The Darling Buds of 13:30 Formula 1 Ahead On 5 Fever with Alan Titchmarsh 15:25 Now, Voyager May 14:15 Songs of Praise 16:00 Force 10 From 16:20 Mr Miracle 14:45 Celebrity Catchphrase 12:30 Fletcher’s Family Farm 17:20 DP World Tour 14:55 DIY SOS 17:10 Christmas in the 15:50 In for a Penny Navarone 13:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:00 Wycliffe 15:55 BBC Children in Need Championship, DP World Tour Cotswolds 16:20 Cats and Dogs 13:45 Catchphrase 18:20 Channel 4 News 16:55 Planet Earth III 18:10 Entertainment News 17:25 FYI Daily Golf 15:05 Lewis 14:30 Live: ITV Racing Live 17:55 BBC Weekend News On 5 17:30 Cats and Dogs 18:45 The Day After 18:20 Inside the Factory 17:00 ITV Evening News 18:10 BBC London 18:15 Christmas in the 18:10 Kung Fu Panda 3 17:00 Lewis 19:20 A Hotel for the Super Tomorrow 18:15 BBC Weather Cotswolds 19:10 FYI Daily 17:15 ITV News London Rich and Famous 18:55 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 18:20 Countryfile 21:00 Handmade: Britain’s 19:05 A Christmas Carol 19:15 Kung Fu Panda 3 17:30 Mamma Mia! 20:20 Eva Longoria: 19:20 Planet Earth III 20:15 A Christmas Carol 19:55 Johnny English Reborn 19:30 Mamma Mia! I Have A Best Woodworker 21:00 Long Lost Family 20:20 Strictly Come Dancing Searching for Mexico 21:00 Aldi Vs Harrods: Who 20:55 FYI Daily Dream 22:00 Bill Bailey’s Australian Does Christmas Better? 21:00 Survivor 21:00 Johnny English Reborn 22:00 Joanna Lumley’s 21:00 Antiques Roadshow 20:30 The Masked Singer 22:00 Boat Story 22:00 Jfk Assassination: 22:00 Family Guy Adventure 22:00 Liz Bonnin’s Wild 22:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 23:00 BBC Weekend News What Happened in the 22:30 Family Guy Unseen Adventures 23:00 Gogglebox Caribbean Out of Here! 23:25 BBC London Trauma Room? 23:00 Family Guy 23:00 Unforgotten 23:30 Legend 23:55 Gogglebox 23:55 Adults Only 23:30 Family Guy 23:00 The Sense of an Ending 23:45 ITV News

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04:45 Sportsday 00:45 Only You 00:05 Sorry, I Didn’t Know 04:20 The Great British Bake 07:45 Tweedy & Fluff 05:00 BBC News 07:50 Fireman Sam Off: An Extra Slice 02:35 Question Time 00:35 Premiership Rugby 05:30 HARDtalk 08:00 Thomas & Friends: All 03:35 The Newsreader 01:25 English Football League05:15 Couples Come Dine 06:00 BBC News Engines Go with Me 04:30 This Is BBC TWO Highlights 06:30 World Business Report 08:10 Peppa Pig 06:05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 07:15 Scotland’s Sacred 02:15 Cash Trapped 07:00 Breakfast 08:15 Peppa Pig 06:10 World’s Most Secret 10:15 Morning Live Islands With Ben Fogle 03:05 Catchphrase 08:20 PAW Patrol Hotels 11:00 Defenders UK 08:15 Antiques Road Trip 03:40 Motorsport UK 08:35 Pip and Posy 07:05 Countdown 11:45 Claimed and Shamed 09:00 This Farming Life 04:30 Unwind with ITV 12:15 Homes Under the 07:45 3rd Rock From the Sun 08:45 The Adventures of 10:00 Nicky Campbell 05:45 Unwind with ITV Hammer 08:10 3rd Rock From the Sun Paddington 11:00 BBC News 09:05 Animal Care Club 13:15 Bargain Hunt 06:05 Fletcher’s Family Farm 08:35 Everybody Loves 14:00 BBC News at One; 09:20 Milo 13:15 Politics Live 07:00 Good Morning Britain Raymond Weather 09:30 PAW Patrol 14:00 The Boss 09:00 Everybody Loves 10:00 Lorraine 14:30 BBC Regional News 09:45 Chip & Potato 14:45 Lightning Raymond 11:00 This Morning and Weather 09:55 Peppa Pig 15:15 Anton & Giovanni’s 09:25 Frasier 14:45 Doctors 13:30 Loose Women 10:00 Peppa Pig Adventures in Sicily 09:55 Frasier 15:15 The Bidding Room 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 10:05 Milkshake! Story Den 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:15 Oceans 10:25 Frasier 10:15 Jeremy Vine 14:55 ITV News London 16:45 Antiques Road Trip 10:55 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 17:15 This Farming Life 12:15 Storm Huntley 15:00 James Martin’s French 11:55 The Great House 17:30 The Repair Shop 18:15 Flog It! 13:30 Alexis Conran 18:15 Pointless Adventure Giveaway 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 14:25 5 News at Lunchtime 19:00 BBC News at Six; 16:00 The Chase 12:55 Channel 4 News of Games 14:30 A Swiss Family Weather Summary 19:30 BBC Regional News and 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 16:59 ITV London Weather Christmas 13:00 Steph’s Packed Lunch 16:15 The Santa Squad 17:00 Deal or No Deal Weather It Takes Two 15:10 Countdown 20:00 The One Show 18:00 The Chase 18:00 5 News at 5 20:00 Between the Covers 20:30 EastEnders 16:00 A Place in the Sun 19:00 Dogs Behaving (Very) 19:00 ITV News London 20:30 Mastermind 21:00 MasterChef: The 17:00 A Place in the Sun Badly 19:30 ITV Evening News 21:00 Only Connect Professionals 18:00 Help! We Bought a 20:00 Motorway Cops: 20:30 Emmerdale 22:00 Boat Story 21:30 University Challenge Village Catching Britain’s Speeders 23:00 BBC News at Ten 22:00 Shakespeare: Rise of 21:00 Coronation Street 19:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 The Motorway 23:30 BBC Regional News 22:00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me 20:00 Live: UEFA European 22:00 Casualty 24/7 a Genius and Weather Out of Here! 23:00 Upstart Crow Championship Qualifiers 23:00 Shoplifters: Stripping 23:40 Louis Theroux 23:30 ITV News at Ten 23:15 Rooney Interviews 23:30 Newsnight the Shelves

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Your tech questions answered by Brian Hoile of the Costa Blanca Technology Help Group, helping over 320 members with their PCs , smartphones and more. Group members can attend meetings in person or online using Zoom or Teams. If you have a question or problem with any household technology needing my help or want to join the Technology Help Group please email Brian at cbtechnology.help@gmail.com. As a group member, you would have access to the group website which contains previous session notes, handouts and access to previous Costa Blanca People published articles. Scan the QR for a reminder of what the Costa Blanca Technology Help Group offers. Please note that we have a new venue for our Monthly Meetings. I am pleased to announce that we are now meeting at Dilly’s Bar, Av. Castuera, 3, 03184 El Chaparral, Alicante. Group meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 to 12:00. You are welcome to attend.

“I am buying a new phone. How do I transfer data from my old phone to my new phone?“ Switch to a new Android device. You can move your data to a new Android device from another kind of device or start fresh with your

new Android device. Important: • If these steps don’t work for you, check with your device manufacturer. • Some of these steps require you to touch the screen. Before you begin • Charge both devices. • Make sure you can unlock the old device with a PIN, pattern, or password. • On your old device: • Sign in with your Google Account. • To check whether you have a Google Account, enter your email address. • If you don’t have a Google Account, create one. • Back up your data. • Check that you have a Wi-Fi connection. Messenger On the new phone, install Messenger, and open it. Select the option “I do not have a Facebook account” and enter your phone number. You will receive an SMS with a verification code to enter in Messenger. Messenger will ask if you want to continue with your existing account; answer yes. With Microsoft OneDrive, you can back up Facebook Messenger chats. You must download OneDrive on your Android phone or iPad and follow the below simple steps. To save your Facebook Messenger

Chats Using Cloud Storage, Step 1: Open your OneDrive (Dropbox or Google Drive). WhatsApp How to backup WhatsApp Tap > Settings > Chats > Chat backup > Back up to Google Drive. Select a backup frequency other than Never. Select the Google account you’d like to back up your chat history to. If you don’t have a Google account connected, tap Add account when prompted and enter your login credentials. Tip: Before you dispose of your old phone check that everything has been transferred to the new phone. Then you can recycle, donate, or trade-in your old device, clear your data and reset your device to the factory settings to protect your personal information. To transfer all other data install a transfer App such as “Phone Clone” on both phones and follow the prompts. “What are Channels that have just appeared on WhatsApp?“ Channels are a one-way broadcast tool for admins to send text, photos, videos, stickers, and polls. There is a searchable directory where you can find your hobbies, sports teams, updates from local officials, and more. You can also get to a channel from invite links sent in chats, e-mail, or posted online. Brian Hoile

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Stagestruck give charity donation towards Torrevieja Alzheimer’s Association The Stagestruck Players are a small Amateur Dramatic group who are known for performing comedy Murder Mysteries in local bars. All proceeds raised from the performances are donated to their chosen charity, the Torrevieja Alzheimer’s Association. The group recently made their annual donation of €5000 bringing the total amount since 2015 to €53,400. The Stagestruck Players perform twice a month with original scripts written by their director, Leigh Humphries. During the evening, the actors perform a scenario that ends with one of them being murdered. Our very own Inspector Clouseau or Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope then makes an

appearance and takes over the proceedings with hilarious effect. For December and January, we´ll be performing Christmas themed scripts involving pantomime characters. If this sounds like something

you would enjoy and would like some festive fun, email Leigh at leigh.humphries58@gmail. com and ask to be added to the mailing list. You will be informed of dates and venues of upcoming Murder Mystery events.

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The pantomimes that have been put on by the ADAPT Theatre Group for the last 13 years have many unique features. They are performed in both English and Spanish to appeal to speakers of both languages, they contain videos made on location in San Pedro, often involving well known local people and they have many “special effects”. Although most of our actors are English speaking, they learn their Spanish lines assiduously, with the help of our Spanish members of course, and even manage to deliver the odd joke! As for the videos, there have been underwater scenes, toy trucks towed away by a grúa, Snow White shopping at the supermarket, and scenes at the town hall involving local councillors and the mayoress. Our special effects take a lot of work and organisation, but audiences have been thrilled to see Mary Poppins fly onto the stage, Buzz Lightyear fly

away on a drone and the pirates in Peter Pan rolling through a storm with barrels and chests sliding back and forward. So, with this year’s production of Ali Baba and the 4 ½ Thieves you can come and discover whether the magic carpet will fly and if the cave door will open as if by magic. Each year ADAPT puts together boxes of school materials for children whose families are unable to afford them. The school they have worked with most closely over the years is Las Esperanzas, in San Pedro, and this is also the school that regularly participates in our panto. Every year a group of 8 to 12 youngsters practise their dances and learn sentences in English with their teacher, to join us on stage. Their performances are always a fantastic hit and almost every year we spot a budding star. This year will be no different with 8 young accomplices

to the four and a half thieves trying to outwit Ali Baba. Ali Baba and the Four and ½ Thieves” takes place at The Casa De Cultura, C/ Alcalde Julio Albaladejo, San Pedro Del Pinatar on 30th November, 1st December and 2nd December all at 7.00pm and 3rd December at 12.00 noon. Tickets priced at 4€ are available from: Bar Amigos Avda Las Salinas, San Pedro Mail Pinatar (SEUR) Calle Reyes Católicos , San Pedro Animal Amigos Charity Home Shop, C/ Penelope Oasis Blvd, Los Alcázares. For more information about the ADAPT Theatre group contact Eric at: ericberg2@ hotmail.com The Adapt Theatre Group is sponsored by the Adapt Metal Detecting group and this year’s profits will go to the AFEMAR charity in San Pedro for people suffering from mental illness.

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Take a walk around the enchanting streets of Santa Cruz At the foot of the Santa Barbara Castle in Alicante’s old town, is the charming neighbourhood of Santa Cruz. Narrow streets full of character, flowers, potted plants, and colourful doorways, make this area an absolute delight to stroll around and feel enlightened. One of the best kept treasures on the Costa Blanca, and a truly magical place to visit, the streets of Santa Cruz are adorned with colour, history and tradition. To discover this special area

and more of the city by foot, we highly recommend Free Walking Tours who offer friendly guided walks, in English, of Alicante city. For more details and to book your tour, call Maria on 616 750 608 or visit their website at www. freewalkingtoursalicante.com A brief history of Santa Cruz The area occupied by this neighbourhood began to be inhabited in the Middle Ages. After the pact of

Teodomiro at the beginning of the 8th century, the Muslims, who had crossed the strait in the year 711, settled in Alicante. The settlement of the slopes of Mount Benacantil began to develop from that arrival. At the top of the mountain they built a citadel where they settled. A population of farmers, fishermen and also sailors who were dedicated to trade and piracy settled on the slopes of the mountain. The town that the Muslims

called the medina of Al Laqant was being formed in this environment. In the 13th century, when the Christians recovered these lands, the existing population had defensive walls that descended from the citadel and surrounded the place. Likewise, the town had a Christian neighbourhood, a souk and two mosques. In the following years, the population and the perimeter of the walls were expanded.

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Acupuncture and Low Back Pain: 5 Key Points to Ease Pain BY FISIO PHYSIO CLINIC SALINAS ACUPUNCTURE HEALTH LOWER BACK PAIN

Lower back pain is one of the most common health issues worldwide, affecting 80% of the population at some point in their lives. It is characterized by pain in the lower back. Lower back pain can have multiple causes, such as injuries, poor posture, stress, or diseases. In some cases, the pain can be severe and debilitating, making daily activities challenging. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese therapy that involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body. Acupuncture has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of health problems, including lower back pain. 5 Key Points to Relieve Lower Back Pain with Acupuncture 1. Choose a Qualified Acupuncturist It is important to choose a qualified acupuncturist with experience in treating lower back pain. A qualified acupuncturist will be able to identify the appropriate acupuncture points for your case. At Fisio Clinic Salinas, we provide personalized care for our patients. 2. Be Patient Acupuncture

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Acupuncture is based on the theory of Chinese medicine, which holds that vital energy, known as Qi, flows through the body via channels called meridians. Acupuncture is used to stimulate these meridians and restore the flow of Qi. In the case of lower back pain, acupuncture is used to stimulate acupuncture points located in the back, arms and legs. Stimulating these points can help reduce inflammation, pain, and stiffness.

sessions to relief lower back pain. It is important to be patient and follow your acupuncturist’s instructions. 3. Combine Acupuncture with Other Treatments In some cases, acupuncture could be combined with other treatments, such as physiotherapy , manuel therapy and electroacupuncture, to get better results. 4. Make Lifestyle Changes In addition to acupuncture, it is also important to make lifestyle changes to prevent lower back pain. These

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Is Acupuncture Safe? Acupuncture is a safe and effective therapy for lower back pain. However, it is important to have it performed by a qualified acupuncturist. What Are the Benefits of Acupuncture for Lower Back Pain? Acupuncture can provide the following benefits for lower back pain:. • Pain relief • Improved mobility • Reduction of inflammation • Better sleep • Stress reduction How Long Does an Acupuncture Session Last? An acupuncture session usually lasts between 30 and 60 minutes.

How Many Acupuncture Sessions Are Needed for Lower Back Pain? The number of sessions required for lower back pain varies depending on the severity of the pain. In general, between 4 and 12 sessions are recommended.

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Costa Blanca Singers donates to charities The Costa Blanca Singers are a local group within La Marina urbanizacion who first started singing in September of last year. In that time, their growth in members has continued to increase. The aim of The Costa Blanca Singers is to enjoy fun and friendship together and to share their talents at local events when asked to sing. Among their performances in their first year, The Costa Blanca Singers sang at The El Raso outdoor theatre helping to raise funds for Ukraine, Camping International Butterfly Ball and The Palm Tree in Consum Square both for The Debra Charity. Recently, Janet Ford and Lonée Hopwood, founders of CBS, presented €500 to AAN. Pictured here are Janet Ford, and Lonée Hopwood as they handed over their donation to Brenda Bentley and Lesley Snell of AAN. As a non-profit making

group of singers, all proceeds are donated to local charities. Watch out for them in December as they sing at The Winter Wonderland in La Marina, Quesada for The Royal British Legion, Consum

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Torrevieja Hospital’s Eduardo Cazorla recognised as Gynecological Oncologist at the European Congress My husband and I have a special wedding anniversary coming up next year. When my sister and her husband were here recently, I mentioned that we had planned a long weekend in Madrid to celebrate. My brother in law leapt right in to invite themselves along. I felt as though a tidal wave had engulfed me. I had already booked the Hotel, and he quizzed me about it. We had all had a drink and were in a jolly mood. My brother in law ended up booking a room at the same Hotel, there and then on his phone. I felt we were being dragged along by it all; when the weekend was meant to be for me and my husband. My husband didn’t react one jot, and later said to me that he thought that’s what I wanted. My brother-in-law has a habit of being very pushy, and it’s not uncommon for people to bend to his pressurising when

he wants something. I wish I’d said something, and I now want to get out of it. It’s not that I don’t love my family, but I don’t want to spend our special wedding anniversary with them. They’ve just gone home. How can stop them coming without offending them. Either send a message, or talk to your sister to explain that that particular weekend was meant especially for you and your husband. It’s not rocket science to suppose a romantic weekend getaway, was intended for just the two of you. Say that you were carried along with the talk at the time, but now realise that you and your husband need this time alone. To soften the blow you can suggest they move their booking to another weekend soon after, and that you join them then.

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The European Congress of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO), recently held in Istanbul, has accredited and endorsed the head of the Gynecology and Obstetrics service at the University Hospital of Torrevieja , Dr. Eduardo Cazorla Amorós, as a Gynecological Oncologist . The European Society of Gynecological Oncology has recognized a total of 114 professionals in Europe dedicated to gynecological oncology, 12 of them in Spain, as is the case of Dr. Eduardo Cazorla Amorós, certified as a Gynecological Oncologist. It represents an important recognition of the activity in this field based on experience, both clinical and research ( Professional Recognition of Gynaecological Oncologist). This is an endorsement of utmost personal relevance for this professional, while positioning the Torrevieja University Hospital as a benchmark in Gynecological Oncology. After completing the MIR residency at the La Fe University Hospital in Valencia , he became part of the Gynecological Oncology unit of this hospital from 1993 to 2008, participating in both clinical activity in medical oncology and surgery in oncological pathology of the genital tract. feminine and breast pathology. Later he served as

head of the Gynecology section at the San Juan University Hospital in Alicante and, from 2009 to the present, as head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology service at the Torrevieja University Hospital. - Advertising In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Eduardo Cazorla has been an associate professor at the University of Valencia, Miguel Hernández University of Alicante and the Catholic University of Murcia , teaching mainly in the field of Gynecological Oncology. He has recently been accredited as a Doctoral Contract Professor by the AVAP . He has supervised 6 doctoral theses and participated as a member of

the doctoral thesis committee. Another fundamental aspect of his work activity has been the MIR training as a resident tutor, with the Torrevieja University Hospital being the center where numerous doctors in training have attended to develop their skills in minimally invasive surgery and Gynecological Oncology. He also participates in collaborative research groups, publications and responsibilities such as committee membership. He is president of the Gynecological Tumors Committee or the Research Committee of the University Hospital of Torrevieja, among others.

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An 18-year-old man dies in a motorcycle accident in Orihuela An 18-year-old young man died this Tuesday in a traffic accident on the Camino Viejo de Callosa towards Media Legua, in the municipality of Orihuela. The accident occurred around 1400 hours between a motorcycle and a vehicle, the young man who was driving the motorcycle died and the occupants of the car, a 19-year-old young man and

a 33-year-old woman, were treated by the SAMU medical team. due to smoke inhalation and multiple bruises, they were later transferred to the Vega Baja Hospital. The road has been closed for a few hours by the Orihuela Local Police. Attestados is investigating the cause of the accident.

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Grande-Marlaska delivers the medals for Road Safety Merit The parliamentarians Juan José Matarí and Isabel García, former president and former vice president of the Congressional Road Safety Commission, and the Association for the Study of Spinal Cord Injury (AESLEME) have been awarded. The acting Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, presented this Monday the medals for Merit in Road Safety awarded by the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) to the parliamentarians Juan José Matarí and Isabel García, former president and former vice president of the Congressional Road Safety Commission, and the Association for the Study of Spinal Cord Injury (AESLEME). The ceremony, held at the Infanta María Teresa College Residence in Madrid, was attended by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Interior, Isabel Goicoechea, and the General Director of Traffic, Pere Navarro, among other authorities. In his speech at the end of the ceremony, Grande-Marlaska highlighted some of the advances experienced in road safety policies in the previous legislature: the reduction from 100 to 90 kilometers/hour of the maximum speed on conventional roads, the limitation to 30 kilometers/ hour of speed on roads with a single lane of traffic in cities, the reform of the Traffic Law and the approval of the National Road Safety Strategy 2030. For their part, the president of

AESLEME, Nicolás Pérez, and Isabel Morillo, widow of the founder of this association, have collected the medal awarded to this entity for disseminating prevention and awareness campaigns for more than three decades, many of them in the countryside. of road safety education, with the aim of reducing the number of serious injuries and deaths of traumatic origin, as well as for its

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Esquina Park Rangers tournament Esquina Park Rangers Walking Football club held their annual Tournament last week at Rojales. Twelve of the best Walking Football Teams were involved From Costa Blanca, Costa Calida, Scotland, Wales & The Basque Country. Over the two days there were sixty six games played. Some great football was played by all the teams. Winners were Malaga with 24 points pipping Pollok Utd by one point. Third place with 20 points

was Red Lion from Fortuna. A Big thanks to Rojales Town Hall for the use of their Fabulous Facilities. Looking forward to next year’s Tournament which will be held on Thurs 7th & Friday 8th of November. Anyone interested in trying the ever popular Walking Football please email: esquinaparkrangers2018@ yahoo.com Pictured are players from Malaga Walking Football Club and Pedro Llopis Councillor of Sport for Rojales

Carrus – Ilicitana CF 2-3 SC Torrevieja CF Only a few of us made the trip to Elche to see if Torry could top the league with a victory over Carrus – Ilicitana CF at a very uninspiring arena to watch football. Gil again shuffled his pack with Lucas, Lewis, Montero, Burguillos, Campillo and Luis Carlos coming into the starting 11 from our last match. 1 st half – Kick-off A Strong and energetic start from Torry, a cross from Omar (11) finds Luis Carlos (17) at the far post who’s shot hits the top of the bar and goes over, 3mins 19mins have now gone and Torry dominate possession but not creating much. Campillo (5) drills beautiful cross field ball to the feet of Omar who shows great control then unleashes a powerful shot on target, but it’s well held by the keeper 22mins, Lucas (21) hits a shot from 25yards, a good strike but well over the bar 0-1 Torry lead, Lewis 38mins – Luis Carlos crosses in from the left to the near post and Lewis (23) throws himself at the ball to score a fantastic diving header. Luis Carlos has a half chance after Omar cuts in and slides the ball though, but it’s well blocked by the defender and goes behind for a corner 41. Half time Carus – Ilicitana CF 0-1 S.C Torrevieja CF Torry are well on top and will be delighted to have got the breakthrough after a 1st half that lacked chances. Second half - Kick-off 0-2 Luis Carlos 53mins - Torry double their lead, a deep

Abbey Anglers On Tuesday the 7th of November we fished the 4th round of the winter series at The El Bosquet Complex near to Crevillent. Fifteen anglers turned out and after a slow start to the day the sun came out and the match was fished in temperatures around 23 degrees, with a light breeze. The match was pegged in two sections with pegs A1 to 7 and 28 to 40.The match anglers sometimes get bad press regarding the heavy use of this complex but we do whenever possible leave pegs 8 to 16 for the pleasure anglers and this was again the case even though only four other anglers turned up. Winner on the day was Steve Higgins. Drawn on end peg 40 on

cross from the left finds Luis Carlos at the back post to fire the ball in the net. Substitutions 57mins: Cristian (8) & Lewis (23) off – Replaced by Anto (20) & Dani Muñoz (19) 64mins Omar and Muñoz (19) link down the left. Dani Muñoz shoots for the near post but it’s into the side netting A big Torry pen shout on 67mins. Montero’s (12) shot was blocked by a defender’s hand in the box, but ref gives nothing, it looked like a penalty to us Montero should have scored, Omar with unreal control from a high ball finds the striker at the far post but his delayed shot allows the keeper

to recover and save behind for a corner, 70mins. Substitution 70mins: Cristian Montero (12) off – Replaced by Amin (9) 1-2 Carrús score 72mins - From a corner, their man is on his own 6-yards out to head past Valentine. Poor defending from Torry. 78mins Amin (9) this time missing a guilt edge chance to kill the game for Torry. Great work from Muñoz with a quick break slicing through the Carrús defence before releasing Amin 1 on 1 on the box but again a delayed shot allows the keeper to come out and smother the ball 2-2 Carrús, 80th min - Good goal from Carrús, Torry back

off after a Carrus throw in allowing the attacker space, he takes his time walks in field and shoots from the edge of the box low and hard into Valentine’s bottom right corner. 83 Amin nearly flicks the ball in at the near post, but it deflects off a defender and goes narrowly over the bar 2-3 Amin 94mins - Get in with the last kick of the game!!! A long Campillo free kick is sent into the box, Jorge Carmona manages to flick it on it finds Amin who controls it then fire past the keeper. Full-time Carrus- Ilicitana CF 2-3 SC Torrevieja CF

the supposedly baron long stretch he somehow managed to catch 20.600kg of carp. Steve fished the pole across shallow on maggots. In second place was the current leader of the Winter Series Bob Robinson. Bob used similar tactics from peg 38 and weighed 20.080kg. In third place was Tony Felstead. Drawn on peg 5 and sporting his new expensive pole Tony had a cracking day ,especially with his number 4 section and caught some lovely fish, carp, mullet and bass for 17.100kg.

Narrow winner on the day after a ding dong battle with myself Ian Brown was Neil McBernie. Drawn on peg 6 Neil initially fished pellet in the deep water across and at the half way stage he was slightly behind myself. In the second half of the match he switched to maggots and caught some really big bass and backed it up with a few carp to weigh 21.700kg. I finished a close second with 20.220kg. I was on the end peg 7 and initially I caught on maggot in the deep water across but after that dried up and with the wind blowing into the corner I switch tofloating bread on the pole and caught some quality carp. In third place was Max De Groote on peg B1, max also fished maggot on the pole and weighed 17.360kg.

Pictured is a very pleased Neil Mcbernie with his catch. The clubs will be holding the annual Christmas match at the same complex on the 5th & 6th of December as we currently have 32 members taking part the whole complex will be shut on those two days. The clubs annual membership starts again on the 1st of January and new members are more than welcome. For further details please visit our facebook group facebook.com/ groups/560208264179668 Abbey anglers and Rods N Reels.

Rods N reels The following day we fished the same complex and as only 9 anglers attended we used the nine pegs on A1 to 7.

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Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio 2022, Petrol, Automatic, 6,009 kms, Cabrio, 1.5L, PAS, ABS, A/C, Radio, USBC, Central locking, Climate control, Bluetooth, EElectric roof, Multifunctional steering wheel. 31,995€

Mazda 3 2016, Automatic, Petol, 152,927 SEAT Arona 2020, Manual, Petrol, 39,553 BMW 635D 2009, Automatic, Diesel, kms, Hatchback/Saloon, 2.0L. ABS, PAS, kms, 4x2, 1.0L, PAS, ABS, Aux/USB, Radio, 214,238 kms, Coupé, 3.0L. ABS, PAS, Climate Radio, USB, Parking sensors, Climate control, Climate control, A/C, Bluetooth, Touchscreen, control, Radio, AUX/USB, Parking sensors, Bluetooth, Multifunctional steering wheel, Heated seats, Cruise control, Electric Reverse camera, Bluetooth, Navigation, Navigation 13,995€ windows. 17,995€ Multifunctional steering wheel. 14,995€

BMW 220d Cabrio 2017, Automatic, Diesel, 109,810 kms, Cabrio, 2.0L, ABS, PAS, Radio/CD , Cruise control, Climate control, Bluetooth, Parking sensors, Electric roof. 22,995€

Volvo V90 2018, Manual, Diesel,129,266 kms, Mazda CX3 2019, Manual, Petrol, 122,005 4X4, 2.0 L, ABS, PAS, Radio, AUX/USB, Cruise kms, 4x2, 2.0L, ABS, PAS, Radio, AUX/USB, control, Climate control, Parking sensors, Parking sensors, A/C, Bluetooth, Navigation Navigation, Bluetooth, Multifunctional Navigation, Multifunctional steering wheel. steering wheel. 17,995€ 16,995€

Mercedes B180 2013, Diesel, Manual, 161,191 kms, Hatchback/Saloon,1.8L. ABS, PAS, USB/AUX, Parking sensors, Central locking, Multifunctional steering wheel, Bluetooth. 13,995€

LandRover Range Rover Sport 2014, Automatic, Diesel, 153,753 kms, 4X4, 4.4L. ABS, PAS, Radio, AUX/USB, Climate control, Parking sensors , Bluetooth, Navigation, Multifunctional steering wheel. 31,995€

Ford Focus Estate ST LINE 2018, Automatic, Diesel, 185,000 kms, Estate, 1.5L. ABS, PAS, Climate control, Radio/CD, Aux/USB, Handsfree, Sat Nav, Multifunctional steering wheel. 13,995€

SEAT Leon Estate 2016, Manual, Petrol, 171,636 kms, Estate, 1.2L. ABS, PAS, Central locking, Radio/CD, Touch screen, Aux/USB, Climate control, Bluetooth, Multifunctional steering wheel 9,995€

Skoda Kamiq Automatic 2022, Automatic, Petrol, 11,020 kms, 4x2, 1.0L. ABS, PAS, Radio, USBC, A/C, Bluetooth, Multifunctional steering wheel, Reverse camera, Apple car play 20,995€

Opel Grandland X 2019, Manual, Petrol, 82,519 kms, 4x2, 1.2L, ABS, PAS, Climate control, Radio, AUX/USB, Navigation, Multifunctional steering wheel, Bluetooth, Navigation. 16,995€

Mini Cooper Cabrio 2011, Manual, Petrol, 154,909 kms, Cabrio, 1.6L. ABS, PAS, Radio/ CD, AUX/USB, Climate control, Electric windows, Bluetooth, Parking sensors , Leather seats, Multifunctional steering wheel. 10,995€

Subaru XV 2014, Manual, Petrol, 164,588 Jaguar XF Supercharged 2015, Automatic, Toyota Auris 2014, Manual, Diesel, 177,014 kms, 4x2, 1.6L, ABS, PAS, Radio/CD, AUX/USB, Petrol, 147,807 kms, Hatchback/Saloon, kms, Hatchback/Saloon, 1.3L. ABS, PAS, Climate control, Navigation, Multifunctional 3.0L, ABS, PAS, Radio, Cruise control, Climate Radio/CD, AUX/USB, Climate control, Electric steering wheel, Reverse camera, Parking control, Parking sensors, Navigation, windows, Bluetooth, Multifunctional sensors. Bluetooth, Multifunctional steering wheel, steering wheel, Cruise control, Reverse 12,995€ Navigation, Reverse camera. 19,995€ camera. 9,995€

Mazda MX5 2017, Petrol, Manual, Cabrio, 87,234 kms, 1.5L. ABS, PAS, Central locking, Radio, USB, A/C, Electric windows, Cruise control, Bluetooth, Parking sensors, Multifunctional steering wheel, Navigation. 19,995€

Peugeot 2008 2013, Manual, Petrol, 130,738 kms, Hatchback/Saloon, 1.2L. ABS, PAS,Central locking, Cruise control, A/C, Radio/CD, AUX/USB, Bluetooth. 8,995€

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Nissan Micra, 2015, Manual, Petrol, 82,876 kms, Hatchback/Saloon, 1.2L, ABS, PAS, Radio/CD, AUX, A/C, Central locking, Electric windows, Handsfree. 7,495€

Renault Captur 2022, Manual, Petrol, 26,428 kms, Hatchback/Saloon,1.0L. ABS, PAS, Central locking, Radio, USB, Climate control, Multifunctional steering wheel, Bluetooth, Parking sensors, Navigation. 18995€