Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 23 - 29 October 2014 Issue 1529

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Cinema fiesta CINEMAS throughout Alicante Province are taking part in the Fiesta del Cine event with discounted tickets for €2.90 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Apply at www.fiestadelcine.com.

Bridge costs a burden SAN JAVIER is asking the regional government for help with the cost of operating and maintaining the El Estacio bridge in La Manga. It costs the town hall around €120,000 each year, a cost San Javier says should be shared.

Explosive injury A 52-YEAR-OLD man lost the fingers on one hand after a firework he was handling in a bar in Alicante exploded for no apparent reason.

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Doors stay open for winter visitors IN a sign of the ever-improving tourism market, the vast majority of hotels will stay open this winter.

According to the Entrepreneurial Association of Benidorm and Costa Blanca Hotels (Hosbec), 74 per cent of hotels and lodgings in Costa Blanca will not close their doors during the traditional closed season. This year’s winter season started on September 1 and will continue until May 31 2015, but there will be no shortage of beds for off-peak travellers.

As many as 53,115 beds, out of 71,778 in 223 hotels and lodgings, will remain available to the public.

This data stands in contrast with figures from other important tourist destinations in Spain, including Ibiza, where only nine hotels will stay open during the winter, and with the Balearics, where the seasonal closure THOUSANDS of pink, helium-filled balloons were released will affect more than into the evening skies to commemorate International Breast 80,000 hotel industry Cancer Awareness Day. employees.

Maria Wilson, President of Orihuela Costa’s branch of the According to Hosbec, AECC cancer charity, was joined by her Pink Ladies at Zenia 76.5 per cent of Costa Boulevard in La Zenia as pink balloons were purchased for Blanca hotels are to €2 in memory of lost loved ones. The event raised €3,502. remain open.

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INDEX News 1 - 33 Finance 35 - 40 Letters 41 Leapy Lee 42 Daily TV 46,48,50,52, 54, 56, 58 ON TOUR: Russian travel agents experience what Torrevieja has to offer.

Time Out 59 - 62 Health & Beauty 63 - 67 Food 68 - 70 Homes & Gardens 72 - 73 Property 74 - 77 Services 78 - 82 Classifieds 83 - 85 Motoring 86 Sport 87 - 88

Russian agents spy out tourism offer A GROUP of Russian travel agents on a familiarisation trip have been welcomed in Torrevieja.

The city’s Department of Tourism showed the group of 25 agents from a Russian tour operator the most emblematic places in the city and visited different catering establishments.

In addition, a boat ride was organised along the Torrevieja coastline, where a demonstration of some of the water sports and activities took place, including flyboarding and the cable ski.

The tours have allowed the agents to

see at first-hand the tourist offer within the municipality and the Costa Blanca, and comes after the Provincial Deputy for Tourism, Joaquin Albaladejo, attended the International Tourism Fair in Moscow to promote tourism across Alicante Province.

Russian tourism is one of the priority markets for the province of Alicante, given its projected growth, its high purchasing power and tourists’ desire to travel to Mediterranean countries, as indicated by the increase in the number of direct flights.

Summer heat returns in October SUMMER temperatures returned to the Murcia Region and Alicante Province over the weekend.

Thermometers in Murcia City reached 33 degrees, and 32 degrees

Celsius in Alicante.

With the heat lasting for several days, the Meteorological Agency, Aemet, said highs of 31 degrees Celsius were recorded in Orihuela

and 30 degrees in Elche.

Evening temperatures are also particularly mild for this time of year with an average of 16 degrees.

The month of October began with

rain, which fell sporadically throughout the first half of the month, but Aemet forecasts clear skies with no chance of rain for the rest of the week.

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Cookery lesson THIRTY students attended the latest cookery lesson at Torrevieja’s La Plasa indoor market, learning to cook meatballs and stew. Half were British and Scandinavian with the workshop in Spanish and English.

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Accidents on the increase INDUSTRIAL accidents in Alicante Province have increased for the second consecutive year.

The number of accidents occurring during the journey to or from work rose between January and August this year to 1,303; 49 more than the same period last year. Of those accidents, 23 were serious and one fatal in which three people were killed.

A total of 1,911 casualties were reported from the accidents.

With the advent of the economic crisis and the consequent loss of jobs, the number of accidents had dropped due to fewer people travelling to work. However, since the end of 2012 there began a turnaround with more accidents happening.

The Secretary

General in Alicante of the UGT union in Alicante, Oscar Llopis, said there are a number of reasons for a rise in these types of accidents including journeys to and from work getting longer, more stress on workers increasing the risk of accidents for drivers and many older cars on the road which are not being replaced.

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Tapas bus ON November 2, Orihuela Costa Town Hall is providing a bus to Orihuela for the Tapas Route. A return ticket from Playa Flamenca is €5.30 or €3.30 from Entrenaranjos. Call 966 760 000 Ext. 32/24 to book.

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Clocks go back

AT 3am this Sunday the clocks go back by one hour to 2am, giving us darker evenings but brighter mornings, and an allimportant extra hour of sleep.

For those who confuse when the clocks should go backwards or forwards just remember the old saying: “Spring forward, fall back.”

Protective suits

FISH has been confiscated in Los Alcazares by police. The catch was destroyed as a potential health risk as it did not have the correct paperwork relating to where it had been purchased.

‘El Clasico’- the rivalry continues

Dinner dance HAH host a dinner dance at 525 hotel in Los Alcazares.

Tickets cost €17.50 for a three-course meal and entertainment. Call Angela on 672 222 535 or Lesley on 968 134 978 to book.

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Body on beach THE body of a young woman has been discovered on the Postiguet beach in Alicante close to the Melia Hotel. The body was found fully clothed.

Invasion campaign A CAMPAIGN against invasive, non-native cactus species has been launched

by Murcia Regional Government in the El ValleCarrascoy regional park.

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MEDICAL personnel wore protective suits as a precaution against Ebola as 25 immigrants from Africa were intercepted off the coast of Cartagena.

Meatball contest REGISTRATION for the fifth meatball contest in Torrevieja is now open. Call 965 710 250 or email angela.participacion@torrevi eja.eu. Entrants will have to produce around six meatballs for judging on November 24 and 25.

Balloon release TORREVIEJA released dozens of pink balloons in the Plaza de la Constitucion to mark the International Day Against Breast Cancer.

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HE first and eagerly awaited ‘El Clasico’ of this season will see Barcelona travel to Real Madrid’s Bernabeu Stadium on Saturday as they seek to widen their four-point gap at the top of the table over their arch rivals.

Over the last few years the meetings between these two bitter adversaries have had an added dimension through the dynamism and skill of Barcelona’s Leo Messi and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo - just who is the better player? - and Saturday’s match may see the first competitive game for Barcelona’s Luis Suarez since his fourmonth ban for biting at the World Cup.

Quote of the Week A new political force to change the country has been born today,’ said Pablo Iglesias at a Civic Assembly organised by leftwing political party Podemos at Palacio de Vistalegre in Madrid.

The rivalry between the clubs from Spain’s two biggest cities is steeped in history reflecting political divisions that emerged during the Franco regime.

Real Madrid was viewed as the ‘establishment’ club representing Spanish nationalism, and the citizens of Barcelona were mostly opposed to Franco’s fascist rule. The intense rivalry has grown over time thanks to a number of factors, including the issue of Catalan independence, controversial player transfers and the overwhelming hunger for trophies. Real Madrid currently has a slim lead over Barcelona in the number of ‘El Clasicos’ won: 91 to Barcelona’s 88.

But Barcelona has yet to concede a goal this season.

Real Madrid versus Barcelona kicks off at 6pm.

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Number of the week

1,100

is the number of economic crimes investigated by Spanish police so far this year, 67 per cent of which correspond to corruption cases, said Chief of Police Ignacio Cosido.

Hiker dies A HIKER has died after falling off a cliff at the Pico del Aguila in Orihuela. The 30 year-old was hiking in the area with two friends.

Pine beetle THE discovery of the Tomicus beetle which destroys pine trees in the Vega Baja has prompted the Department of Environment to set a mandatory treatment of all pines, regardless of land ownership.

Flu jab THE flu vaccination campaign has started across the Vega Baja. The health department has 24,000 doses available.

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The northern rhino is now closer to extinction. Suni, one of the last breeding males, was found dead last week by rangers at the Ol Peteja Conservancy in Kenya. Now there are only six of the species left in the world.

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Giving a helping hand…

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E here at EWN were among the first to congratulate two hardy cyclists who pedalled from Yorkshire to Southern Spain for charity.

The reason? Well, the cycle’s finishing point was at our offices in Benalmadena!

Paul Kearns and Steven Tindall cycled 2,000 miles through three countries in aid of two wonderful charities and we were proud to be a part of the event.

Without suffering one single puncture between them during their 26-day trip, the ‘two blokes and two bikes’ travelled from Baildon, Bradford, down through France and then on to Benidorm, Costa Blanca, and through Alicante and Malaga before finishing at the EWN offices, tired but in good cheer.

The dedication and

determination they showed to power their bikes through all sorts of adverse weather conditions has to be admired. And with more than £10,000 (€12,500) raised for charity, they deserve all the thanks in the world as well as a hardearned rest.

It makes us proud to see expat people in Spain doing what they can to raise money for good causes, and Paul and Steven’s trip was just one of thousands of events that take place every year organised by people for the good of their communities and for worthwhile causes.

We take it upon ourselves to support various events and charity causes, and would likewise encourage the expat community, wherever they may be in Spain, to get involved in any good causes close to home.

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Wrong direction pensioner banned AN 86-year-old man drove his car in the wrong direction for 10 kilometres on the Alicante-Madrid motorway.

He was travelling in his Volkswagen Golf at more than 100kph before he was finally stopped by police in Novelda.

Officers said it was a miracle he did not cause a serious accident. There was just one incident where two cars collided as they swerved to avoid him with the drivers suffering minor injuries.

The car’s papers were in order and a breath test showed that the man was not driving under the influence of alcohol.

He has been banned from driving as a precautionary measure and the authorities are now awaiting the findings of a

doctor’s report to determine whether the incident was the result of

an oversight or a condition such as dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Tubing thefts solved SEVENTY KILOMETRES of stolen irrigation tubing has been recovered from the Campo de Cartagena.

The irrigation systems, made of polythene rubber, first began to go missing from agricultural premises in August with police launching an investigation. The tubing, worth €8,000, has been discovered and seven people have been arrested; four in connection with the thefts and three from the scrapyard where the stolen goods were sold on.

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Police tweet for help POLICE have taken to Twitter to ask for the public’s help in locating a Ukranian man who is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a man in Torrevieja.

The homeless man was killed in the city in May 2011 with Andriv Lytvyn, aged 40, wanted in connection with the incident.

He is amongst Spain’s most wanted fugitives.

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Murcia industry is booming MURCIA has been the autonomous community with the largest industry increase in turnover in August, with a growth of 20.4 per cent compared to the

same month last year. New orders increased by 24.7 per cent.

According to the National Statistics Institute (INE), Murcia has bucked the national average where industry revenues fell 1.4 per cent compared to August 2013, and new orders saw a decline of 3.8 per cent. Specifically, orders decreased in nine shock, with police sealing regions of Spain and off the area until the power increased in the other The largest supply could be turned off. eight.

The incident has alarmed decrease occurred in residents who denounced Valencia (-30.4 per cent) a falling lamppost a month and the largest increase ago and warned the town in Murcia (24.7 per cent).

Turnover decreased hall about the shortcompared to August 2013 comings in the square.

The ruling party said in 11 regions and unprotected wires and increased in the other six.

The largest decrease cables had not been reported in the letter from occurred in the Canary residents and criticised the Islands (-27.9 per cent) opposition PSOE party for and the largest increase “scaremongering� after was in Murcia (20.4 per cent). the incident occurred.

Child gets shock in Torrevieja square A CHILD has received an electric shock after touching a bare wire in the Plaza de la Ermita in Torrevieja.

The five-year-old was taken to Torrevieja Hospital with burns to his fingers.

The accident happened after the youngster touched the steel railings of the stairs leading down to the underground car park in Calle Ulpiano. It is reported that a lose wire was responsible for the

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Flu jab time MURCIA has launched the annual flu vaccination campaign.

More than 281,000 residents in the region are eligible to receive the free jab including those aged over 60, pregnant women, health and emergency services workers and those

with chronic illnesses.

People not included in the risk group can buy the vaccine at a pharmacy for around €5 to be administered at a health centre.

The Murcia Region has distributed 225,000 doses of the vaccine.

AVE fast train to Valencia by spring THE Alicante-Valencia high-speed AVE train is scheduled to be operational by next spring.

Despite work halting on the line more than a year ago, the Ministry of Public Works said work will resume after ‘budget adjustments’ were necessary when track operator Adif faced the expense and challenge of constructing a threekilometre stretch of

track from Villena’s La Encina junction to Fuente La Higuera.

Here the high-speed train will use the existing track to continue to Valencia City.

Central government funds were unable to stretch far enough in 2013 but the 2015 budget has allocated €20 million for the project. Adif said 80 per cent of the work is complete.

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RBL Poppy Appeal 2014 launches in Torrevieja THE Poppy Appeal 2014 has been officially launched.

Torrevieja was chosen this year to launch the appeal for Spain District North as the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums led the Standard Bearers from many Costa Blanca branches of the Legion along the Paseo Juan Aparicio to the waiting dignitaries including Torrevieja Mayor, Eduardo Dolon, and the British Vice-consul in Alicante, Lloyd Millen.

An Act of PIPES & DRUMS: Led the march along the promenade.

Remembrance was followed by the Last Last year, Torrevieja to launch the Poppy Post, a silence and €172,000 was Appeal and said they were Reveille before raised to support “honoured to be giving their support Chairman of District armed forces’ to the families and memories of North, Nigel Hails, REMEMBRANCE: Silence personnel and soldiers past and present.” The spoke of how now held as Poppy Appeal 2014 their families and mayor was also presented with a begins the “super- launches in Torrevieja. it is hoped more certificate of special recognition for human effort” to raise will be raised in supporting the appeal launch as funds during the commemorative the campaign this year.

Lloyd Millen said the British Consul year of the 100th anniversary of the Eduardo Dolon thanked the Royal could not continue the work it does start of the First World War. British Legion (RBL) for choosing without the support of the RBL.

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ATTRACTION: Volvo Ocean Race launch brought 300,000 visitors to Alicante.

Successful launch A WEEK after the Volvo Ocean Race was launched from Alicante Port, those responsible for the Race Village and the Alicante experience said it was “the most successful edition in the history of the race in Spain.”

Adolfo Rodriguez, director of the Alicante Race Village, said attendance during the 10 days it was open “has been spectacular with both domestic and international visitors and they have not been disappointed.”

A total of 313,463 people visited the exhibitions and attractions for the Volvo Ocean Race at the port, along with delegates from 15 countries.

Hotel occupancy also received a boost recording an average of 90 per cent during the opening weekend which coincided with the in-port race.

Adolfo added: “Alicante has had a huge branding internationally, thanks in part to the 834 accredited journalists from 42 countries on five continents. Both the volunteer programme and the schools deserve special mention because of the great reception. More than 450 volunteers have been involved in the organisation, both on land and sea.” The school programme resulted in the visit of 2,800 schoolchildren from 57 schools.

Race latest: www.volvooceanrace.com

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Simple reading system developed A NEW reading system to help those with autistic disorders has been jointly created in Alicante.

The university has worked with other centres across Spain, Bulgaria and the UK to create a system that is easier to read and understand for sufferers.

It has been developed through the FIRST system (Flexible Interactive Reading Support) an EU-funded

project. The software, named Open Book, was designed for autism spectrum disorders although it will benefit others.

Paloma Moreda, a computer programmer at Alicante University, said: “It can also help people with low literacy or learning difficulties, as well as those learning a foreign language and the elderly who have problems grasping new words.�

Truancy halved

Bank jobs

TRUANCY across schools in Elche has decreased over the past eight years by 50 per cent, from 12.71 per cent in 2006 to a level of 6.83 per cent now.

The figures were revealed at the municipal commission of absenteeism, a department that was created by Elche Town Hall in 2006 to target truancy and work on reducing the number of pupils who were regularly skipping class.

During the last school year, 22 cases of truancy were transferred to the Prosecutor of Minors.

BANKING is the only large sector industry in Alicante Province that continues to lose jobs. Over the last year, 580 bank workers lost their jobs, with their numbers falling from 10,017 to 9,437.

In contrast, the hotel and catering trade created around 4,600, industry added 3,900 to the employment ranks and a further 3,100 were taken on in retail or commerce. In the construction sector there are now almost 1,000 more workers.

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LIFESTYLE SHOW: Held at La Finca Golf and Spa Resort in Algorfa.

Thousands flock to lifestyle show MORE than 3,500 visitors attended the Homes Gardens and Lifestyle Show at the La Finca Golf and Spa Resort in Algorfa.

The 7th edition of the show was another successful event which saw numerous activities, talks, presentations and prizes being won. The Art Gallery housed over 60 paintings with nine winners. The new Costa’s Cook Off was also a winner with visitors as they enjoyed local chefs going head to head. Gordon from the Vestry was

beaten by the Spice Hut, and Dave from Captain Morgans Bar was beaten by The Curry Queens, who went on to win.

Managing Director of organiser GM Promotions, Gina Marks, said: “The events are going from strength to strength and it is great to see the end results of all the hard work.”

The next Homes Gardens and Lifestyle Show is in Calpe in May. For more information visit www.gmpromotions.es.

Women told use your brain to look after your heart...

QUEEN Letizia of Spain has told women to use their brains to take care of their hearts.

She was addressing women in Madrid at the official presentation of an awareness campaign on cardiovascular health.

Launched at Real Casa de Correos, seat of Madrid’s Regional Government, Mujeres por el Corazon (Women for the Heart) is a pioneering project in Spain promoted by Fundacion Mapfre, Fundacion ProCNIC, the National Centre of Heart Research (CNIC) and the Community of Madrid.

Queen Letizia took the floor at the end of

the ceremony and encouraged women to get enough rest, follow a healthier diet and to avoid a sedentary lifestyle and smoking.

She said: “It is time to slow down and take care of our hearts, and for that we need to use our brains.”

She was accompanied by the President of the Community of Madrid Ignacio Gonzalez, the Secretary for Equality and Social Affairs Susana Camarero, the CNIC Director Valentin Fuster and the President of Fundacion Mapfre Antonio Huertas.

Cardiovascular diseases are the number

one cause of death among Spanish women, followed by cancer and other conditions.

It is estimated that as many as 43,000 women died in Spain in 2012 as a result of heart-related problems.

Through the campaign, Madrid women will receive a practical guide titled Cuidate Corazon (Take care of yourself, heart), which includes health tips, exercise routines and even recipes with heartfriendly ingredients.

The campaign is also accompanied by a website and a video (www.mujeresporelcor azon.org).

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Complaints over shopping centre CONSERVATION groups have denounced plans for the construction of a shopping centre next to the salt lakes of Torrevieja.

The Association of Friends of Wetlands in Southern Alicante (AHSA), South eastern Association of Naturalists (ANSE) and Friends of Sierra de Escalona (ASE) have presented arguments to the preliminary version of the plan within the General Plan

of Torrevieja, which was released for public viewing last month.

The plan involves the construction of a shopping centre on a plot of 30,000 square metres next to the salt lakes which environmental groups say is not compatible with the conservation of environmental values and the salt industry. They say it will affect the natural landscape and could endanger protected species which live and breed in the salt lakes like the Audouin’s Gull.

Mayor ruled out of elections

Dictionary meanings upset

REGIONAL president Alberto Fabra has said the current mayor will not be a PP candidate in next May’s municipal elections.

Castedo has been named in several corruption cases and is to be interviewed by a high court judge next month for alleged involvement in planning irregularities.

Fabra said: “All those linked to processes that could affect citizen’s trust in the institutions will be left out. They will not be candidates.”

THE latest edition of Spain’s most respected dictionary has upset Alicantinos.

In the 2014 version of the Diccionario de la Real Academia (RAE), it gives the definition of ‘Alicantina’ as a noun meaning ‘trickery, shrewdness or malice’ in a continuation of prejudices going back generations.

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Dealz opens new store in Alicante DEALZ, part of Poundland, Europe’s biggest single price discount retailer, has opened in Alicante City.

The store is part of the group’s plan to trial approximately 10 stores in Spain over the next two years, following the launch of their Torremolinos store in July.

Mayor of Alicante, Sonia Castedo attended the official launch and said “I

feel proud that this international brand has come to Alicante, not only to have a new shop for the people in the city to enjoy, but also because it’s creating jobs, contributing to the variety of shopping on offer and also enriching and improving our economy. On behalf of the town hall we congratulate Dealz on the opening of this first store in the region and wish them every success.”

Crafts in the caves

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THERE are just two more arts and crafts markets at the caves in Rojales before Christmas.

Hosted on the first Sunday of each month, the caves open up with craftsmen showing everything from leather and stone work to jewellery and paintings.

The events start at 11am with the Cuevas de Rodeo offering workshops for children and demonstrations.

There will also be an art exhibition in the Sala Mengolero with live music and paella for €3.50 including bread and sangria.

For a map and directions to the caves visit www.CostaArt.Net/caves.html.

NETWORKS THEATRE hosts Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on November 27-29.

The three days will aptly see seven performances of the show at Network’s very own theatre in Orihuela.

Tickets are €9 for adults and €4.50 for students with funds raised for Network Theatre’s English language school.

For information or tickets call 966 740 251 or see Networks Theatre on Facebook.

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Two blokes, two bikes, 2,000 miles - finally completed THEY made it. After 26 days in the saddle, two blokes on their two bikes powered up the final hill in Benalmadena, Malaga, to finish a 2,000 mile charity cycle outside the offices of Euro Weekly News at lunchtime on Friday.

They were greeted by a gathering of more than 40 wellwishers, friends and family, most of whom had flown over from the UK to greet Paul Kearns and Steven Tindall at the end of their epic journey.

“We’re two minutes late,” joked Paul as he got off his bike and embraced his family. The pair of amateur cyclists set off from Baildon, Bradford, 26 days ago in order to raise money for two charities - Tomas Leighton Care and Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Without experiencing one single puncture along the way, the tired pair were “overwhelmed and relieved” to have finished their 2,000 mile journey.

TOMAS LEIGHTON: Greets his two heroes who raised money for his cause.

JOURNEY OVER: Friends and family greet Paul and Steven.

With over £10,000 (€12,500) raised, Paul and Steven enjoyed a Champagne reception outside sponsors EWN’s offices to celebrate their feat.

“It’s been an unforgettable experience and one we’ll never forget as long as we’re alive,”

said Paul. “It was tough going and at times it was very difficult and testing, but we’ve made it and enjoyed it along the way.

Everybody we met along the way, from the UK to the south of Spain, has been so great.”

Nine-year-old Tomas

Leighton - who suffers from Cerebral Palsy and cortical blindness - was in Spain to

greet his two heroes who powered their bikes through three countries to raise money for his cause.

The two cyclists plan to recuperate and rest for a few days in Spain before heading back to the UK. “We won’t be doing much cycling this week,” they joked.

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La gente AS part of our series La Gente, Euro Weekly News reporter Gemma Quinn has been out and about to see what skills, talent and inspirational people can be found on the Costa Blanca. This week she headed to the Homes, Gardens and Lifestyle show in Algorfa...

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ARK STACEY is the life and soul, lighting up the room with his laughter and fun persona.

He makes antiques as interesting as himself and it is astounding how he has so much knowledge about such a wide field. He joked: “I’ve been doing it for around 30 years now and if you have been doing

something for long enough, it eventually sinks in.”

Now a renowned antiques expert, valuer and regular on numerous television shows, this was not Mark’s first career. He worked within social services as a care worker, but antiques had always been of interest.

History was his favourite subject at

school and he would spend his weekends going around antiques fairs and markets before he decided to turn his hobby into a profession.

He joined the auction world of Bonhams before joining Sotheby’s and then Hamptons. During this time he was a regular on local radio, hosting phone-in shows.

His break into the world of television came when he saw the BBC was looking for experts.

Following auditions and screen tests he did an episode of Flog It and was booked straight after. “The rest, as they say, is history and I’ve been doing the likes of Flog It and Bargain Hunt for 12 years now which is

great,” Mark said.

The popularity of the programmes propelled Mark to becoming a household name, but he has his feet on the ground. “Of course, it is lovely when people come and say hello but generally I do forget about it and I don’t look at it like I have some sort of celebrity status at all,” he explained.

Mark was at the Homes, Gardens and Lifestyle Show, held at La Finca in Algorfa, where he was star of the show, offering free valuations, giving talks and getting involved in the events at the exhibition. He is now somewhat of a regular on the Costa Blanca, coming across for various charity

MARK STACEY: Star of the show at the Homes, Gardens and Lifestyle exhibition. events and to do valuations.

So if you missed him

this time, chances are this cheeky chappy will be back soon.

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Spain elected to UN Security Council as a non-permanent member

Relief for varicose vein sufferers RELIEF is at hand for sufferers of varicose veins and haemorrhoids.

A new centre in Altea is specialising in the study and prevention of vascular diseases.

It has been brought to Altea by Trinidad Sánchez Fuentes from Clinica Mejorate Physiotherapy and Ostheopathy Centre.

She said: “The treatment is different from the rest in that we make the varicose work again so you do not need to burn or cut it away.”

The procedure involves an injection that opens up the vein allowing blood to flow through, improving its appearance. It can be used on all types of varicose veins, from small, to large, including varicose ulcers.

Sánchez Fuentes said there were a number of benefits to the treatment.

There is no surgery and no anaesthetic and therefore no overnight stay in hospital or postoperation pain. The clinic is in Calle La Mar 197, Clinic Paradigma, Altea.

Tel 966 721 687 or 650 409 877 www.info@ clinicamejorate.com

Turkey, Spain’s rival for nonpermanent membership, only won 60 votes. Other new members of the UN Security Council include Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand and Venezuela, which were elected in the first vote.

Neither Spain nor Turkey won the required number of votes during the first round of voting.

The General Assembly of the United Nations then held two rounds of secret balloting to fill

the remaining seat, which was open to the Western European and Other States Group.

Spain earmarked nearly €1 million to support its candidacy to the Security Council. The funds were invested in inviting many ambassadors to the United Nations to come to Spain to attend seminars on climate change and water resources management, in publishing brochures and folded leaflets providing information

concerning the country’s commitment to the UN, among other initiatives.

King Juan Carlos personally sent letters to presidents and some of his counterparts around the world asking for their support and vote, and his son, King Felipe VI, addressed Spain’s candidacy during his speech at the UN General Assembly delivered less than a month before the official ballot.

Likewise, President Mariano

Rajoy made the most of his bilateral contacts to line up support for Spain’s candidacy.

The UN Security Council is tasked with maintaining peace and international security. It held its first session on January 17, 1946, and consists of 15 members. Russia, the UK, France, China and the US serve as its permanent members. The other 10 members are nonpermanent and serve two-year terms.

More abuse victims are not pressing charges THE president of the Observatory of Domestic and Gender Violence has expressed concern over the rise in the number of women who report abuse but later choose not to press charges.

The institute says that a total of 31,699 gender violence cases were reported during the second quarter of this year, 4,188 of which were later withdrawn, bringing the number of women who do not continue the process to 13.2 per cent, the highest amount in the second quarter of a year since records began in 2007.

She also stressed the need to encourage women to report cases to achieve a better

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SPAIN has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

The Spanish delegation was able to drum up support from 132 out of 190 delegates to the UN General Assembly in a repeated round of balloting held on Thursday October 16.

Spain is to serve as a nonpermanent member for two years, beginning on January 1, 2015, until December 31, 2016.

DOMESTIC ABUSE: A rise in women not pressing charges. response from the authorities and increase the protection offered to women and

children. The amount of reports has hardly changed in comparison to those of the

Melilla immigrants employ new tactics WHEN the Ebola alert began, many minds turned to the Melilla borders and the images of hundreds of immigrants climbing the fence in an attempt to enter Spain.

This fear gradually reduced since the virus would become apparent during the time it takes the African

immigrants to travel from their original countries to the border.

Yet these people are fully aware of the situation on Spain’s side of the border and have shown this with their latest tactic against the Civil Guard border officers.

Government representatives have stated

that during the latest attempt to jump the fence, immigrants started to spit at officers while shouting the word Ebola. The United Association of Civil Guards (AUGC) declares this to be an obvious intimidation attempt by immigrants who intend to enter Melilla at any cost, and

also employ extreme violence using stones, posts and anything else to hand.

Officers at the scene reported the latest tactic as a follow on to those already used to avoid police officers touching them, including climbing the fence naked or covered in faeces.

same period in 2013, though many of these crimes are believed to not be reported to the authorities.

Sixty-nine per cent of women reporting abuse are Spanish and 31 per cent of other nationalities. Of these, 62 per cent of the victims who choose not to press charges are Spanish.

While the figures for the second quarter barely differ from last year, the first quarter registered a total of 62,110 reports, 1.8 per cent more than the same period in 2013.

As tends to be the case, this quarterly study - which collects data from the 106 courts dedicated exclusively to violence towards women in Spain along with 355 general courts - shows that in 70 per cent of cases the report is made by the victim herself, 1.61 per cent by family members or friends, 14.2 per cent following direct police intervention and 11.84 per cent are reported following injury. A small remainder (1.78 per cent) are reported by third parties.

The Balearic Islands, Murcia and Valencia are the areas with the highest number of reports in proportion to female residents.

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A soggy event raises €500 THE latest fundraising event at The Pitch and Pint Bar at Toro de Pichon in Orihuela Costa involved no less than 45 customers undergoing the ice bucket challenge.

The event raised €500 for two charities: the association of friends and relatives of Alzheimer’s sufferers, AFA, in Torrevieja and the San Miguel Food Bank, run by

Rock ‘n’ Roll for cancer support THE Crazy Rock ‘n’ Roll show will get off to a flying start on November 3 to raise funds for Gran Alacant MABS Cancer Support Group.

Running from November 3-6, the show is being held at the American Rock Bar and Grill above Mercadona Commerical Centre in Gran Alacant.

Tickets cost €10 each and are available from Ocean’s Bar or call Sue on 966 699 804.

All money raised will go to the MABS support group charity which provides equipment such as wheelchairs and Zimmer frames as well as paying for carers and translators for people suffering from cancer.

the San Miguel Arcangel Residents Association.

Pitch and Pint owner Eira Pimlott said her customers decided to nominate the Food Bank as their first charity in the run-up to Christmas and plan to buy presents for the needy children.

The Pitch and Pint Bar now has a food drop-off point and is working with food bank managers to ensure that customers donate what is really needed.

New club THE inaugural meeting of the Humanists of Murcia Philosophers Club was held last week. Visit www.bolnuevo.com for more information.

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Local talent on German TV show FROM more than 50,000 applicants, local singer Stefanie Lohse has appeared on Germany’s Got Talent.

Being chosen to sing in front of the judges of the TV show, Stefanie, from Los Montesinos, performed ‘In The Arms Of The Angel’ and received four ‘yes’ votes, and encouraging comments.

After a standing ovation, Stefanie could not control her feelings any longer and burst into tears. She is now waiting to see if she has made it into the last 10 for the finals on December 20.

To experience what Germany’s Got Talent judges saw, Stefanie is performing in Los Montesinos on November 7, at the Auditorium Escuela Musica y Cultura.

Ticket’s cost €5 and are available by calling 633 019 041.

ENTRANT: Stefanie from Los Montesinos on Germany’s Got Talent.

When you wish upon a star STUDIO 32 are in final rehearsals for Cinderella. Hoping to make wishes come true for local charities, the ‘stars’ will be in action on November 14 and 15 with a matinee performance on November 16 at Cardenal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio. Tickets cost €6 and €4 for children at the matinee. Call Ann on 966 318 019 for info.

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British fugitive caught in Madrid GUARDIA Civil officers have arrested 47year-old Conrad T, the supposed leader of a criminal narcotics organisation.

The Belgian authorities had been hunting for the man, who has a 10-year sentence pending in Belgium, for bringing 155 kilograms of cocaine into Belgium in July 2011 inside a shipment of tuna from Ecuador. He is also accused of belonging to an armed gang and of money laundering.

In July 2013, the Guardia Civil received investors seeking value information placing Conrad outside the traditional in Spain. core markets like the At first he was located in UK and Germany.

Malaga Province, but the According to the extreme security measures latest research from he used to avoid the police advisor CBRE, the meant his trail was lost. performances of Spain Continued investigations and Ireland in the third brought to light the fact quarter of 2014 have that he had a sporadic been ‘particularly relationship with a woman impressive’. in Madrid and she was put And CBRE predict under surveillance. that it could be a He was sighted leaving record-breaking year her home on October 13, for Spain. and arrested.

Record level investment SPAIN is close to record-breaking levels of commercial real estate (CRE) investment as buyers search for opportunities in non-core markets.

In the third quarter of this year, a total of €3.5 billion was invested in Spanish CRE, the second highest quarter on record. Along with Ireland, Spain has been benefiting from

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Meal plan helps those hungry THE Red Cross is this month distributing more than 700 tonnes of food to the most deprived people in Alicante Province.

The action ends the 2014 Food Plan which has seen millions of food items given to around 47,500 people.

According to the NGO, in the last 10 months the number of people struggling to feed themselves and their families has

risen to 60,000. Of these, more than 3,100 are infants with the Red Cross providing baby food and milk.

In addition, more than 40 per cent of people who get food support are under the age of 18.

The most popular foods given through the humanitarian organisation include olive oil, rice, pasta, beans, canned goods, sugar and biscuits.

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Island escape VELVETONES HARMONY CHORUS headed on board the Island Escape cruise ship for a performance with a difference.

The idea came from Chairman Lorraine Simpson’s love of cruise ships.

When the Island Escape docked in Cartagena the chorus enjoyed a tour of the ship and lunch before performing to passengers.

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Spain donates less than Ikea to Ebola HOME furnishings giant Ikea has donated more money to the fight against Ebola than Spain.

According to the United Nations, Spain, Norway and Luxembourg have between them donated just €3.2 million to help fight the spread of the killer disease.

In contrast, Swedish

furniture company Ikea has donated €5.3 million.

British Prime Minister David Cameron has written to 27 European leaders urging them to “step up” their donations. The Labour Party has demanded that countries not meeting their responsibilities be named.

The UK has donated €157

New Elche hotel to recover lost rooms THE re-opening of the Arenales del Sol hotel in summer 2016 will bring back some of the hotel rooms lost in the Elche municipality during the economic crisis.

In the last five years, four hotels have closed, with a loss of more than 100 rooms. These will be recovered thanks to the Arenales del Sol opening at a time when more people are staying in Elche.

In the summer of 2013 there was an historical record with a total of 164,120 overnight stays, an increase of 18.4 per cent over the previous year.

million to help fight Ebola, which has so far killed more than 4,500 people.

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Halloween parade TORREVIEJA hosts a Halloween fancy dress parade next Friday from the Plaza de la Constitucion from 9pm.

AFA concert A CONCERT in aid of AFA Alzheimer’s charity in Torrevieja takes place on Wednesday at the Palacio de la Musica.

Tickets cost €5 from the box office.

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GUARDIA Civil officers arrested a Spanish man at Malaga airport carrying more than three kilos of cocaine concealed in boxes of chocolates in his luggage. The passenger had travelled from Bolivia via Madrid.

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A 48-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist died in the early hours of Tuesday October 21 after crashing into a lamppost in San Roque.

Police officers and emergency services found him dead upon arrival at the scene.

Mijas signs VISITORS to Mijas village now benefit from 70 new signs showing the way to points of historical interest, monuments, leisure facilities and accommodation.

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No summer cover TEULADA Health councillor Sylvia Tatnell agreed that Marina Salud should have covered doctors’ absences instead of leaving patients without primary health care this summer. She will raise this issue with the company, she said.

Fire warning HOMEOWNERS in Sierra Mariola called for more Administration help with fireprevention. Uncontrolled regrowth in areas destroyed 20 years ago is again a fire risk and should be cleared, they said.

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MALLORCAN tennis player Rafael Nadal is in Switzerland competing in the Basel Open. There were doubts over whether he could play after recently returning to Mallorca with appendicitis.

THERE are fears for the future of the old Roman bridge in Pollensa as plans have been announced for development.

Residents are concerned any construction will not be sympathetic to the landmark.

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AN Estepona association of amateur footballers and referees has donated the €1,240 proceeds of a recent event to the Emaus: Work of Love soup kitchen, which intends to use the funds for fuel.

LA LINEA police have arrested a man who was seen setting fire to a palm tree in Princesa Sofia park last week. The detainee, who will receive a psychological evaluation, was arrested for similar acts in 2012 and 2013.

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LEAD ROLE: Joseph Fiennes plays a Roman centurion in Clavius.

First Exodus, now Clavius, next Conan

A MAJOR Hollywood movie project currently being filmed in Almeria has brought a whole host of stars to the city.

Clavius - a depiction of events based on the missing body of Christ following his crucifixion - has turned much of Almeria into a movie set and has witnessed some of the big screen’s top names pop up in locations around town.

And thousands of locals have been applying for roles as extras in the movie - due for general release in 2015 - in scenes reminiscent of Ridley Scott’s visit to the area to film Exodus last year.

Joseph Fiennes, Peter Firth, Maria town hall will have to take over. This will result in a “loss of essence,” the Fiestas councillor warned.

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Botto and Stephen Hagan all star in the Kevin Reynolds-directed biblical epic about the 50 days following Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection.

Fiennes plays the lead role as an agnostic Roman centurion dispatched by Pontius Pilate to investigate the resurrection of Christ.

Hollywood’s love affair with Almeria won’t stop once Clavius is done, however. Arnold Schwarzenegger is due in the city to film the next Conan movie.

The Terminator star was a recent visitor to Almeria where he received an award and a star on the city’s Walk of Fame in September.

Caritas, using funds the Almuñecar club obtained during the recent local fair.

Frigiliana filming

POLICE caught two youths red-handed as they added their ‘tags’ to graffiti in Elda.

They now face stiff fines, compensation for the owners of the defaced buildings and community service.

SCENES for a film based in a 1950s’ Spanish village will be recorded in Frigiliana on October 27 and 28, with local residents acting as paid extras. Requirements for extras specified no tattoos to stay in keeping with the historic nature of the film.

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A 66-YEAR-OLD man who disappeared from his Alcoy home was found alive and well the next day in Gandia. He had left a note to his family saying he had “personal affairs” to resolve.

ALMUÑECAR Council will give intensive English and German courses to almost 100 unemployed people starting this week to help improve their chances of finding work.

CASA DE LA CULTURA in Almuñecar is hosting a flamenco and jazz concert tonight (October 23) at 9.30pm by a trio that features Jesus Mata on saxophone and flute, Ziggy El Gato on guitar and Michael Ritter on bass. Tickets are €5.

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Opening hours

UNLESS more volunteers come forward to organise Jalon’s October 2015 fiestas the

TIBURONES motorcyclists club has donated 2,000 litres of milk to the charity

IN the past, the Salvador Rueda Municipal Library in Nerja only opened on Saturdays

Music festival MALLORCA’S music festival is under way with a range of classical music concerts taking place at various venues every Saturday throughout autumn. For the full programme visit www.musicamallorca.com

Candidates list PALMA is due to reveal this week who is to head its candidacy list for the PP political party in the elections.

Tax lowered ANDRATX is lowering the IBI tax next year for residents. Those who choose the deferred payment method, paying an amount from March to October and then November, will receive 5 per cent discount.

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Tomato sales TOMATOES were the best seller in exports from Almeria in the first seven months of 2014, with 55 per cent going abroad. The pepper was in second place, with 19.8 per cent of the crop heading out of Almeria.

Almeria Strings MEMBERS of the Almeria Strings club were treated to a performance by Australian mandolin player Nic Gellie at Romerijo in Turre. Nic spends a lot of time in Spain.

Tabernas finalist TABERNAS desert has been selected as one of the final 17 for voters to choose from as one of the seven rural wonders of Spain. Public votes can be cast on Toprural’s Facebook page.

Adra cycling ALMOST 100 touring bikes travelled through Adra at the weekend as part of a route that covered eight Andalucian provinces in two days.

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A BRITISH Court has refused to extradite an ETA member to Spain.

Judge Emma Arbuthnot of the Westminster Magistrates’ Court rejected an extradition request filed by the National Court of Spain against ETA member Antonio Troitiño.

The European arrest warrant under which he was detained in London earlier this year was invalid, said the judge.

Troitiño is responsible for 22 murders and had been on the run since April 2011 before being arrested in February.

He is wanted in Spain for allegedly rejoining the logistical network of ETA after he was set free in 2011. Spanish authorities have seven days to lodge an appeal against the ruling.

During the hearing in London, Troitiño’s defence

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British Court reject extradition request

REJECTED: Extradition of an ETA member to Spain. attorneys said their client was being persecuted by the Spanish Government and he would not receive a fair trial in Spain. Troitiño disputes the charges brought against him.

This is the second time the ETA member has faced extradition to Spain. He was arrested in London in 2012 under a European arrest warrant. However, he was later released by

the British authorities.

The convicted ETA member served a 24-year sentence in Spain for terrorist attacks in the 80’s, including one in 1986 against a Guardia Civil bus in Madrid, in which 12 police officers were killed and 50 hurt.

He was detained again in London in February 2014 after being charged by a Spanish Court.

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STAT OF WEEK SPANIARDS worked an average of 1,665 hours last year. This was 277 hours more than the Germans and 176 more than the French, found the Institute for Economic Studies.

More millionaires but more inequality SPAIN’S dollar millionaires increased by 24 per cent to 465,000 between June 2013 and June 2014.

This doubled the advance of the previous 12 months, found Credit Suisse’s Global Wealth report for 2014.

The greatest wealth belongs to the 1,766 people in Spain worth more than $50 million (€39

MILLIONAIRE LIFESTYLE: More Spaniards have achieved it.

Tax break blow for multinationals SPAIN has been told to reverse tax breaks to its leading multinationals.

The government acted unlawfully by making it easier for them to acquire foreign companies, declared Joaquin Almunia, Vicepresident of the European Commission and Competition Commissioner.

Telefonica, Santander, Iberdrola, Albertis and the Spanish subsidiary of French insurers, AXA, must return this ‘illegal aid’ Commission sources revealed.

“Several billion euros” are at stake, they claimed, although both Brussels and the Spanish Government declined to give exact figures. Only money that has been used will have to be returned, said sources

close to the Spanish companies. Telefonica, for instance, received around €4 billion in tax breaks when acquiring the Brazilian company Vivo, but has used between €20 and €30 million, insiders revealed.

The 2012 Spanish allowances were backdated to 2007 when Brussels outlawed this type of help that offsets the difference between the value on a company’s books and its purchase price.

Before 2007 companies were justified in believing the tax breaks to be legitimate. By 2012 the Spanish Government knew they were not and should not have backdated them by five years, the European Commission now argues.

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Mortgage conditions BANKS are no longer granting mortgages to employees earning €1,000 a month.

Minimum income has risen to €1,500 for one title-holder or €2,000 for two, found comparison website Helpmycash.

Easier ride INTERNATIONAL car manufacturers will invest €5 billion over the next five years, announced Begoña Cristeto, Junior Industry Minister. This will create 6,000 direct jobs and 25,000 indirect jobs, Cristeto said.

Economy ‘unaffected by Ebola’ THE Spanish Government is confident that the Madrid Ebola case will not affect tourism or the economy.

Asked if he believed that tourists would associate Spain with Ebola, Finance Minister Luis de Guindos gave a categorical “no” as he arrived in Brussels for an Ecofin meeting of the EU’s finance ministers.

The Madrid case was under control, De Guindos said. The only difference was in the human element and a fundamental desire for the infected patient to recover, he added.

The deceleration of the world economy together with Europe’s was having a greater effect than Ebola, according to the minister.

million) while the more modest fortunes of $1 million (€740,000) increased by 89,000.

The improvement stems from money made on the stock and finance markets, an environment inaccessible to those of modest means, Credit Suisse pointed out.

The net wealth of Spanish families increased by 15 per

cent, compared with the 10.6 per cent average for the countries examined by Credit Suisse. The report nevertheless stressed that this increased prosperity has not reached all of Spain’s population.

Inequality is growing, Credit Suisse found, with the richest 10 per cent of the population controlling 55.6 per cent of Spain’s wealth.

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Dressing to kill is essential for business I WINCED as our order was taken. Although hardly the epitome of sartorial elegance, I was far better dressed than was our ‘dumb’ waiter.

His jeans fell far short of those worn by metro-man, I doubt his teeshirt was fresh and a shave might have helped improve his appearance.

Frankly, he looked like a refugee from a Venetian circus.

His shabbiness was body language for ‘couldn’t care less’. If he had such a low opinion of his appearance and basic hygiene, what on earth went on in the kitchen? Do we really want to know?

Remember when entertainers used to look the part, when they were

Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.

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smartly turned out in tuxedo jackets and butterfly ties? As one despairing restaurateur sighed: “Entertainers today look as if they have just strolled in off the beach.”

One Swedish restaurateur insisted that pianists engaged looked the part. The two musicians he booked

actually made an effort and, wow, what a difference it made!

If you look like a street busker you have no right to command a professional performer’s fee.

Uniforms and tunics are an essential part of working life. Our attitude towards others mirrors their attire. A very ordinary person you wouldn’t look twice at in the street creates a favourable impression when in overalls, uniform or nurse’s tunic.

A uniform or tunic conveys authority, competence and professionalism. It sends the right signals.

The difference that properlyattired, table-serving staff makes is remarkable. It has a marked effect on

customers’ attitudes and increases profitability. Shabbily-dressed staff have little choice but to sell on a price that reflects their dress code: cheap.

Might I suggest to business owners that they insist on a proper dress code as a condition of engagement.

Staff dressed appropriately build customer confidence and increase profitability. It has a bonus effect; staff feel better about themselves and they perform more professionally.

Personal appearance of staff is essential. It is the business owner who is responsible for the appearance of his staff and those he decides to employ.

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A chilly new benefit is being offered to career-orientated women Loose change A look at finance for females

Jane Plunkett jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

FOR many women these days, a personal ambition to excel in the workplace, alongside perhaps a desire to start a family, has for a long time presented a complicated maze of decisions and lack of possibilities.

It can be difficult to advance along a chosen career path if a mother suddenly has to take time off to look after children. And on top of that, what also makes it difficult for a woman to be successful is that it’s not unusual for bosses to promote and hire male colleagues over female ones, because they believe that the woman might one day become pregnant and need leave.

Such lines of thinking, which are alive

STARTING A FAMILY: A complicated decision for working women. and kicking in today’s ‘modern society’, leave women really struggling to prove that they are dedicated to their job and worth promoting. So much so, that some women even put off babies forever, or until they are satisfied that they have had enough of a career.

Two high-technology companies in America, however, have caused a stir this week since announcing another ‘benefit’ alongside yearly bonuses and education reimbursements. Facebook and Apple are going to offer female staff the option of freezing their eggs. A

typical round of egg-freezing costs about €8,000, with €400 or more in fees each year for storage. And the tech giants are willing to pay for it all.

Obviously the new health benefits have raised a few eyebrows, with many speculating that the measures are a way of encouraging female staff not to start a family and just work around the clock.

Plus, leaving motherhood till later is more complicated for all women.

For women who are not ready to have a baby, the new measure is fantastic, but if Apple and Facebook really want to encourage motherhood, then why not introduce a plan that allows men to take an extended paternity leave so that they can also look after the children? Share the responsibility, not just force women into making a difficult decision.

The technology world is a maledominated industry and both Facebook and Apple have recently released statistics showing that at least 70 per cent of their workforce is male, so it seems this surprising new ‘benefit’ is in order to try and retain more female staff.

Can they vote by internet?

Q. WE were informed a couple of weeks ago that our community You and the president had decided to bring in Law in Spain internet voting for the next AGM. We

By David Searl are concerned as many of the residents are not into computers, and will not have much say in matters at the meeting. The items on the official agenda will only be published on the internet. Is this legal?

L S (Costa Blanca) A. As of today, voting by internet is not legal for communities. The law specifies that votes at the AGM shall be by personal attendance or by proxy. If any member of the community chooses to impugn the results of the internet vote, he will surely win his case in court.

One way around this might be for those present at the meeting to vote to accept the results of the internet vote as valid. If no member challenges this procedure, then the decisions should be valid. If you can assemble enough votes, you may be able to overturn the president’s decision. One other point: Such a big change should be properly voted for by the members at the AGM

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Plain sailing ALMOST 10 per cent of 3,756 leisure boats registered between January and September were destined for tourist and charter hire, compared with 6 per cent in 2012, Spain’s Merchant Navy has revealed.

Motor launches were the most popular and 85 per cent of the new craft were under eight metres long.

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ALTHOUGH there are fewer grants around and families are short of funds, university registration fees now cost between €680 and €1,400, an average rise of €540 since 2012.

Students increasingly turn to crowd-funding to pay their annual registration fees, using internet sites like GoFundMe or Medifund, exclusively for medical students.

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Get it in writing when you need to make a move MAY I use the Letters’ page in your paper to issue a warning to persons moving furniture, etc, to UK from Spain or viceversa?

Back in May or June I priced the cost of moving three items of furniture from Spain to UK. I telephoned various removal companies and eventually obtained two prices of €150 and €186.

I decided on the cheapest at €150 but when I rang to arrange the pick-up, I was told the price was now €245.

When I asked why, the lady I spoke to made excuses about the cost of petrol and the distance to travel. She said I was being ignorant, which I was not, so I set the phone down.

As I had not kept the name of the second-cheapest company, I got my wife to deal with this person and had to pay the €245.

My purpose in writing is to advise any person moving goods to Spain from the UK or from the UK to Spain to ensure that they get any quote in writing, as in this case the company had no scruples in changing their original quote.

JM, address witheld

Law, no orders CONGRATULATIONS on your award from the Spanish newspaper association AEEPP. Until now I had not appreciated that the Euro Weekly News (EWN) had any real impact within the Spanish community as well as the British.

Since this is the case, perhaps I can send a message through you to Sr Luis Colomna, the Chief Justice of Almeria.

In response to his comments about Albox Council being ordered to pay for illegal homes, we don’t believe his claim that the British community has the support of the Spanish justice system.

The Spanish legal system is, at long last, recognising that many people, British and

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comments in the international press and highlighting the habitual Anglo-Saxon attitude that the further south you go, the more things get bungled.

How do they explain the new cases reported in Texas, contracted by two hospital nurses whose source of infection mirrors that of the Madrid case?

Frances Beaumont, Murcia

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THE way this goat smiled so broadly without knowing where he was heading, was enough to make me become vegetarian.

Charlotte Woollett (by email)

JEREMY CLARKSON was hounded out of Argentina, he claims, for driving a car with an H982 FLK numberplate, apparently a sly reference to the 1982 Falklands War. Apparently he had another registration in reserve that read BEII END, which some read as a reference to the sinking of the Argentinian cruiser, the Belgrano.

In fact, I think if II were to be substituted with LL the resultant word would be a pretty apt description for Mr Clarkson.

F Andrews, Campello and Farnborough

Soulless act Spanish alike, have become victims of the granting of illegal planning consents.

As we have seen, having the law on your side and getting justice if your home has been demolished are two entirely different things.

The EWN report highlights the core issue: the Spanish courts can order compensation to victims but no one is paid it.

In short, no one wants to pay up.

When those victims who have had their homes demolished are paid the compensation awarded by Spanish courts, it will be then, and only then, that we will believe the claim that the British community has the support of the Spanish justice system.

Chris Thomas, Vera (Almeria)

Varying degrees BEFORE the sisterhood vilifies me, I shall begin as I did in an

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earlier letter to this page by stating that I genuinely, fundamentally and wholeheartedly agree that rape is abhorrent and ‘No’ should mean ‘No’.

But I also support Judy Finnigan who invited outrage and vitriol when she said on the Loose Women programme that some rapes were worse than others.

As happens when anyone well-known strays a centimetre or two from accepted media doctrine, Ms Finnigan felt obliged to apologise for something that

she said in all sincerity.

That didn’t prevent her daughter Chloe from being threatened with rape by those who disagreed with Judy but contemplated punishing her by committing the very crime they decry.

Surely rape victims do not want this kind of support?

L F Bartlett (by email)

Human errors NOT being a medical expert, I am the last person to know whether Spain’s Ministry of Health dealt with the country’s first Ebola patient in a responsible and efficient manner.

Any country unused to dealing with an often fatal disease that until now had been confined to Africa was likely to slip up regarding the stringent safety measures that need to be in place.

Of course it had to be Spain, inviting the usual snide

HOW appalling to learn that the dog Excalibur was put down because his owner, the Spanish nurse Teresa Romero, was infected with Ebola!

Why in Heaven’s name couldn’t the animal have been kept in quarantine like all the humans who had come into contact with her?

I have a theory about this and it won’t be popular.

The news columns and Letters’ page in the Euro Weekly News and other English-language publications in this part of the world repeat story after story of animal cruelty.

The blame for that rests squarely on the shoulders of the Catholic Church for teaching that animals do not have souls.

I for one do not believe this for one minute and what’s more if there are no animals in Heaven (if it exists) then I don’t want to go there.

Marianne Skelton (by email)

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A civilised war?

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT

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OUND myself once more engrossed in the excellent TV presentation of the ‘World at War, in Colour’ series, which is being repeated on ITV. One thing that has struck me is how much more ‘civilised’ war was in those, not-so-far-off days. Rows of captured prisoners, from both sides, being marched off, some even smiling.

Obviously not sure of their ultimate fate, but certainly safe in the knowledge that their heads would not be removed and used as footballs, and they would not be tortured and crucified with their eyes gouged out.

How different to the lines of bowed prisoners shuffling to exactly this form of demise at the hands of the ISIS barbarians.

No wonder these unfortunate men and women are fighting them to the death with such ferocity - wouldn’t you? The governments of the world, including Saudi Arabia, who initially financed

these monsters, must pour all their resources into these areas until these Satanists are crushed and broken, forever.

I did find myself particularly interested in the desert fighting segments of the WW2 series. My father drove a tank under the command of Montgomery in North Africa. I did wonder as I watched the tanks rumbling through the dust-filled, sunseared terrain, whether one of them contained my courageous father. All those who fought in this conflict were heroes, fighting for the people and the preservation of the country they loved.

How proud and relieved the survivors (my Dad one of them, TG) must have felt that when they once again set foot back onto British soil which, although war-ravaged, was still a place of democracy and free speech.

What a waste! Thanks to Blair and his mercenary method of importing votes, the country these brave men and women plus many of their ancestors fought for, is now descending into a country overrun with spongers, illegal immigrants and no-go areas, A place where people are frightened to speak out for fear of being labelled ‘racist’

(whatever that actually means!). And monuments of pride and beauty being used as shelters for dossers and beggars, determined to suck as much as possible from a country to which they have contributed absolutely zilch.

The graves of our heroes must be possibly vibrating to the spinning bodies they contain at the wanton waste of their precious sacrifices. I now see that Lord knows how many millions are being spent in an effort to make the Health Service more easily accessible to illegal immigrants. Makes you almost lose the will to live, dunnit!?

Many congrats to my dear friend Sandy on reaching her 60th and many more congrats to both you and him indoors in finally becoming Grandparents.

Suerte!

Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com RESPONSIBLE: Blair and his mercenary method of importing votes.

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What makes people tick?

Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

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AM intrigued by a woman friend. I am mystified by trying to figure out how she ticks and why. Doubtless most men will nod their heads and mutter: “Been there, mate.”

Not so fast! Here we have a perfectly unremarkable woman yet her sole ambition, from the moment she was born, was to spend as much of her life as possible on the sea or in it.

Her single-mindedness brought her a life of underwater exploration in the most exotic locations in the world. There does not seem to be any plausible explanation for such a phenomenon.

It is easier to dismiss compulsion than figure out a reason for it. She is hardly alone in an obsession that excludes all else.

Throughout history, some men and women, for no apparent reason, become fixated by an obsessional pursuit of one kind or another. All rational explanation is considered but nothing adds up. To

UNDERWATER EXPLORATION: Single-mindedness led a friend to exotic locations. give such matters thought is whimsical and best left to deep thinkers.

Interestingly, most great composers were adamant that they had been singled out by God to do his work.

Certainly, Beethoven was born to a chorister father but as a musician he was far from alone in a time and country where a career in music was perfectly routine.

To a condescending prince, arguably the world’s greatest composer, said: “What you are, you are by accident of

birth: what I am, I am by myself. There are and there will be a thousand princes.

There is only one Beethoven.”

Leaving aside the single-minded pursuit of wealth, which in most cases is simply a matter of theft by other means, education has little bearing on the kind of human achievement that enriches our lives.

The chattering and political classes benefit from the best education money can buy yet in life tend to be underachieving parasitical dullards. On the

other hand, there are those who, despite disadvantages that make most of us shudder, accomplish much that takes our breath away.

Whatever field of human achievement we examine, be it music, art, theatre, creativity, invention, manufacturing, the originator was rarely driven by the pursuit of wealth. Intriguingly, with few exceptions, the men and women who bestowed their timeless gifts on the human race were born into poverty and in most cases died destitute.

Other than in book form there could never be space enough to list the names, let alone the achievements, of such outstanding personalities. In all fields of creativity, art, music in its myriad forms, exploration, science, sport; wherever we look, we find greatness thrust upon the shoulders of men and women whose family or personal backgrounds are singularly unremarkable.

I can only ruminate as to the reasons why. I do so over a glass of wine.

However, I am still looking for an answer. If you have it, write it down on a postcard. I look forward to giving it my attention.

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BBC TWO 7:05am Homes Under the Hammer 8:05am Call the Council 8:50am Close Calls: On Camera 9:20am A Taste of Britain 10:05am Long Shadow 11:05am Gardeners' World 11:35am HARDtalk 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm A Taste of My Life 2:30pm Ready, Steady, Cook

ITV 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women Coronation Street's Kym Marsh joins the ladies today for some lunchtime chat. 2:30pm ITV News and Weather

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CH5 8:35am Thomas and Friends 8:50am Noddy in Toyland 9:00am Little Princess 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:35am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:50am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Cowboy Builders 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Police Interceptors 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours

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3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show Afternoon chat with Alan Titchmarsh.

5:00pm Tipping Point

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3:15pm Perfection 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Drama about a 16-year-old girl living with a shocking secret.

3:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00pm Airline 4:30pm All Aboard: East Coast Trains 5:30pm Emergency with Angela Griffin

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Documentary series in which adrenaline junkie and engineer Rob Bell explores the subterranean world.

Mitch and Cam struggle to cope with the spiralling cost of their wedding.

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10:00pm Forever 11:00pm The Last Ship

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6:30pm Royal Pains 7:30pm Jurassic Park 10:00pm Scorpion 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Plebs 12:20am Dapper Laughs: On the Pull

9:25am Wycliffe 10:35am Judge Judy 11:55am Inspector Morse 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm Wild at Heart 4:05pm Wycliffe 5:20pm Second Thoughts 5:55pm Fresh Fields 6:25pm On the Buses 7:00pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Judge Judy 9:00pm Wycliffe 10:00pm Joanna Lumley's Greek Odyssey 11:00pm Blue Murder 12:00am The Vice

10:00am Kojak 11:00am Magnum, P.I. 12:00pm Cheers 12:30pm Pawn Stars 12:55pm Minder 2:00pm The Professionals 3:00pm Highway Patrol 4:00pm Cheers 4:25pm Pawn Stars 4:55pm Kojak 6:00pm Tommy Cooper 6:30pm UEFA Europa League Live 11:30pm Keane and Vieira: The Best of Enemies 12:45am Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning

1:35pm Rules of Engagement 2:00pm How I Met Your Mother 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm Melissa and Joey 4:30pm Rules of Engagement 5:00pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm How I Met Your Mother 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Drifters 10:30pm 2 Broke Girls 11:00pm New Girl 11:30pm The Inbetweeners

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An infectious new six-part comedy series brimming with humour, heart and mild genital discomfort.

11:30pm 8 Out of 10 Cats

12am 12:35am This Week 1:20am Holiday Weatherview Detailed weather forecast.

1:25am BBC News

SKY MOVIES Action 4:45am In the Line of Duty: Smoke Jumpers 6:30am Fast and Furious 6 Special 7:00am Excalibur 9:30am The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 11:25am King Arthur 1:40pm The Top Ten Show 2014 2:00pm White House Down 4:20pm Any Given Sunday 7:00pm Chain Reaction 9:00pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 10:50pm White House Down 1:10am King Arthur 3:20am Hammer of the Gods

4:40am Risky Business 6:30am Turbo: Sky Movies Special 7:00am The World's End Special 7:30am Caddyshack 9:20am The Break-Up 11:20am Identity Thief 1:20pm The Internship 3:30pm Bean 5:15pm Caddyshack 7:00pm The Break-Up 9:00pm The Internship 11:05pm Identity Thief 1:05am Jackass: The Movie 2:40am American Pie: The Wedding 4:20am For a Good Time, Call...

5:50am Bean

6:00am Malpractice 7:50am Proof of Life 10:15am Swordfish 12:10pm 96 Minutes 2:00pm The Temp 3:50pm Derailed 5:50pm Proof of Life Engineer Peter Bowden is snatched by professional terrorists in the South American jungle.

8:15pm The Washington Snipers 10:00pm Training Day 12:05am Swordfish 1:55am Scream 3 4:00am The Washington Snipers 5:45am Loss of Faith

4:20am Paint Your Wagon 7:00am Dead Poets Society 9:15am 42 11:30am Trouble with the Curve 1:30pm While You Were Sleeping A woman pretends to be the girlfriend of a man she is attracted to when he falls into a coma.

3:20pm About Time 5:30pm She Wants Me 7:05pm Never Been Kissed 9:00pm About Time 11:10pm 42 1:25am Perfume: The Story of a Murderer 4:00am Vamps

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6:00am Elysium: Sky Movies Special 6:30am Fast and Furious 6 Special 7:00am The Best Man Holiday 9:15am Barefoot 11:00am Thor: The Dark World Special 11:30am Jobs 1:45pm The Best Man Holiday 4:00pm Goodbye World 6:00pm Barefoot 7:45pm Jobs 10:00pm The Wolf of Wall Street 1:00am Goodbye World 2:45am The Wolf of Wall Street 5:45am Pain and Gain: Sky Movies Special

6:00am China Doll 8:00am Gunsmoke 8:55am Gunsmoke 9:55am The Black Dakotas 11:10am Fury of the Congo 12:30pm The Last Posse 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm The Castilian 6:30pm Snowfire 8:00pm Assignment to Kill 10:00pm Bugsy 12:40am The Fog 2:35am Bugsy 5:05am Off Set

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team, followed by weather. 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors

BBC TWO 7:05am Homes Under the Hammer 8:05am Call the Council 8:50am Close Calls: On Camera 9:20am A Taste of Britain 10:05am ÂŁ100k House: Tricks of the Trade 11:05am Sea City 11:35am The Travel Show 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm A Taste of My Life 2:30pm Ready, Steady, Cook

ITV 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning Presented by Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford. A look at the day's news headlines. 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather

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CH4 7:20am King of Queens 8:10am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:35am 3rd Rock from the Sun 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Daily Brunch 12:00pm Jamie's Money Saving Meals 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me

CH5 8:35am Thomas and Friends 8:50am Noddy in Toyland 9:00am Little Princess 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:35am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:50am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Cowboy Builders 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Underground Britain 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours

SKY 1 7:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 7:30am Dog the Bounty Hunter 8:00am Emergency with Angela Griffin 9:00am Futurama 9:30am Futurama 10:00am NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS join forces with the National Security Agency when a computer expert is kidnapped. 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm Hawaii Five-0 1:00pm Hawaii Five-0 2:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

3pm 3:15pm Perfection 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

3:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00pm Airline 4:30pm All Aboard: East Coast Trains 5:30pm Emergency with Angela Griffin

3:15pm The Rockford Files 4:00pm Cagney and Lacey 4:50pm Who Do You Think You Are? 5:50pm Great British Railway Journeys

3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 5:00pm Tipping Point

3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One Sandi Toksvig presents the new series of the notoriously tough quiz show.

5:00pm Deal or No Deal

3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm At Risk

6:20pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Big Dreams Small Spaces

6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street

6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:35pm Unreported World

6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm World War II in Colour

6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

9:00pm The BBC Children in Need Sewing Bee 10:00pm Tom Kerridge's Best Ever Dishes 10:30pm Gardeners' World 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight

9:00pm Secrets From the Sky 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Lewis 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm The Job Lot

9:00pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

9:00pm Rome: The World's First Superpower 10:00pm Alex Polizzi's Secret Italy 11:00pm Body of Proof

9:00pm The Last Ship 10:00pm A League of Their Own

12:05am Never Mind the Buzzcocks 12:35am Later... with Jools Holland 1:35am Perfect Creature 2:55am Question Time 3:55am This is BBC Two

12:10am Out of Sight 2:20am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:45am ITV Nightscreen

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8:00pm Hotel of Mum and Dad 9:00pm Traffic Cops 10:00pm Reggie Yates' Extreme South Africa 11:00pm Some Girls 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Jenny Bede: AAA 12:20am Family Guy 1:05am Family Guy 1:30am Bad Education 2:00am The Revolution Will be Televised 2:30am Some Girls 3:00am Impractical Jokers 4:00am Bad Education 4:30am The Revolution Will be Televised

8:00pm World News Today

Mystery based on the novel by the best-selling US crime writer.

6pm 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport

9pm 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Would I Lie to You? 10:00pm Have I Got News for You 10:30pm Not Going Out 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show

After an explosive end to the first season, the action-packed US drama returns to Channel 4 for a second series.

10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm Alan Carr: Chatty Man

James Corden hosts an all-new comedy sports quiz.

US crime drama starring Dana Delany and Jeri Ryan.

10:30pm Road Wars 11:00pm An Idiot Abroad: Short Way Round

12:05am The Feeling Nuts Comedy Night 1:45am Scrotal Recall 2:10am Black Snake Moan 4:05am Very Important People 4:30am Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 5:25am Location, Location, Location

12:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am Fairground Attractions 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:20am Divine Designs 5:45am House Doctor

12:00am Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life 1:00am Hawaii Five-0 2:00am Hawaii Five-0 3:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 5:00am Stargate Atlantis

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8:45am You've Been Framed!

9:15am The Cube 10:15am Winners and Losers 11:15am Ben and Kate 11:45am Up All Night 12:10pm Royal Pains 1:15pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed!

2:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:05pm You've Been Framed!

7:00pm Royal Pains 8:00pm Totally You've Been Framed!

9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Hot Fuzz 12:25am Release the Hounds

9:20am Wycliffe 10:35am Judge Judy 11:50am Inspector Morse 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:05pm Wild at Heart 4:10pm Wycliffe 5:20pm Second Thoughts 5:55pm Fresh Fields 6:25pm On the Buses 7:00pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Judge Judy 9:00pm Wycliffe 10:00pm Love Your Garden 11:00pm Blue Murder 12:00am The Vice

7:00am Highway Patrol 7:45am Cheers 8:40am The Professionals 9:40am Kojak 10:40am Magnum, P.I. 11:45am The Professionals 12:50pm Highway Patrol 1:15pm Highway Patrol 1:45pm Darts 6:00pm Magnum, P.I. 7:00pm UEFA Europa League Highlights 8:00pm Darts 12:00am Jaws 2 2:25am I Want That Car 3:30am Cheers

12:00pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 1:00pm Hollyoaks 1:35pm Rules of Engagement 2:00pm How I Met Your Mother 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm Melissa and Joey 4:30pm Rules of Engagement 5:00pm Charmed 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm How I Met Your Mother 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Shooter 12:35am The Big Bang Theory

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12am 12:20am The Secrets 12:50am EastEnders Omnibus 2:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:50am BBC News

The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.

8:30pm Concerto at the BBC Proms 9:00pm Rule Britannia! Music, Mischief and Morals in the 18th Century 10:00pm The Joy of ABBA 11:00pm ABBA at the BBC Compilation of ABBA's greatest performances at the BBC.

12:00am Agnetha: Abba and After 1:00am Disco at the BBC 2:00am The Joy of ABBA 3:00am ABBA at the BBC

SKY MOVIES Action 5:10am Born to Race: Fast Track 7:00am Get Carter 8:45am Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines 10:35am Bad Boys II 1:05pm Pain and Gain 3:15pm Alexander 6:10pm Appaloosa 8:10pm Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines 10:00pm Pain and Gain Three Florida bodybuilders devise a criminal get-rich-quick scheme that goes horribly wrong.

12:15am Bad Boys II 2:45am Enter the Dragon 4:35am Get Carter

Comedy 5:50am Bean 7:25am Monsters University Special 7:55am Look Who's Talking 9:40am Look Who's Talking Too 11:10am Look Who's Talking Now! 12:55pm Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 3:05pm We're the Millers 5:05pm Notting Hill 7:15pm Without a Paddle 9:00pm Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 11:10pm We're the Millers 1:10am Jackass: Number Two 2:55am Without a Paddle 4:50am Saving Mr. Banks Special

5:45am Loss of Faith 7:30am Dead Calm 9:15am Compulsion 10:55am Murder by Numbers 1:00pm The Transporter 2:45pm Bad Company 4:45pm Dead Calm 6:30pm The Good Doctor 8:15pm The Transporter 10:00pm Oldboy An ad man is inexplicably imprisoned in a sparse cell.

11:55pm Killing Them Softly 1:40am Taxi Driver 3:40am Bad Company 5:40am Angel Flight Down

5:40am Desk Set 7:30am Save the Last Dance 9:30am Gorillas in the Mist 11:45am The Judge Special Entertainment special taking a closer look at new film 'The Judge'.

12:15pm Lincoln 2:50pm Les Miserables 5:30pm Dangerous Minds 7:15pm Baggage Claim 9:00pm You've Got Mail A comic tale of romance on the internet.

11:00pm How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 1:00am Cherry 2:50am All Good Things 4:40am All About Eve

Premiere

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6:00am Thor: The Dark World Special 6:30am Saving Mr. Banks Special 7:00am Barefoot 8:45am Goodbye World 10:30am Contest 12:15pm Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy 1:45pm August: Osage County 4:00pm Walking with Dinosaurs 5:45pm Contest 7:30pm Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy 9:00pm Walking with Dinosaurs 10:30pm August: Osage County 12:45am Goodbye World 2:30am Barefoot 4:15am Elysium: Sky Movies Special 4:45am Fast and Furious 6 Special

6:00am The Castilian 8:25am Gunsmoke 9:25am Gunsmoke 10:25am Snowfire 11:55am Assignment to Kill 1:50pm Gunsmoke A young gunslinger shoots Matt and heads to Dodge to rob the bank.

2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm His Majesty O'Keefe 5:45pm Behold a Pale Horse 8:05pm Black Gold 10:00pm Posse 12:05am On Deadly Ground 1:55am Posse 3:55am China Doll

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Life and courage an inspiration to us all IT was with sadness that we heard Lynda Bellingham had died after a long fight with cancer. The press release said she died peacefully in her husband’s arms, and for that we can be grateful.

Lynda was given an OBE for her work with charities, and here in Spain she was Patron of Samaritans in Spain for several years. She began as Patron almost at the inception of Samaritans in Spain when it began as Costa Blanca Samaritans. She remained as Patron until just a few years ago when her work commitments became overwhelming and she felt she could no longer give the time she felt the organisation deserved. She became Patron

of the Samaritans in Spain because, as she said, it offered a listening ear to people when they really needed it.

Lynda’s own personal courage was manifest in her determined fight against cancer, dealing with the chemotherapy that was, as she said, so strong her body was protesting.

Her personal decision to end the therapy in November and to hopefully have one last Christmas with her family was preempted by her sudden death. But even through all the pain, Lynda took time out to pre-record a farewell appearance on Loose Women where she told the world to grasp everything, to not be afraid and to enjoy all we can

from our lives.

What a profound message to take into our lives. Lynda had this courage, but for some that courage eludes them and they need support.

Some find it in family and friends, others in religion or work, but for a few these are not an option. If you feel in this position it would be a fitting tribute to Lynda and her courage, as well as a courageous thing for you to do for yourself to contact the Samaritans in Spain on 902 88 35 35. They also offer a dropin centre at Punta Marina shopping centre and email support on pat@samaritans inspain.com.

Her passing is a sad day, especially for Samaritans in

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A message from Samaritans in Spain on the passing of Lynda Bellingham, OBE

TRIBUTE: Lynda was Patron of Samaritans in Spain for many years.

Spain, but her life and courage is an inspiration to us all, and let us take that message forward.

Thank you, Lynda, for all the love, courage and fun that you brought into all our lives.

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 1:05pm Weather The latest weather information. 1:10pm Football Focus 1:50pm Saturday Sportsday A look at the day's sporting events. 2:00pm Rugby League

BBC TWO 7:00am Preview 7:30am Rugby League Four Nations England v Samoa. 10:00am The Trials of Life 10:50am The Private Life of Plants 11:40am The Private Life of Plants Growing 12:30pm Map Man 1:00pm The Little Paris Kitchen: Cooking with Rachel Khoo 1:30pm That's Entertainment!

ITV 7:00am CITV 10:25am ITV News 10:30am The Hungry Sailors Dick and James Strawbridge sail around Britain to discover fantastic food. 11:25am Murder, She Wrote 12:20pm ITV News and Weather 12:30pm Storage Hoarders 1:30pm Surprise Surprise 2:30pm All Star Family Fortunes

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CH4 7:30am Mobil 1 8:00am Ironman World Championship 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am Weekend Kitchen with Waitrose 11:00am Frasier 11:30am Frasier 12:00pm The Big Bang Theory 12:30pm The Big Bang Theory 1:00pm The Simpsons 1:30pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing

CH5 7:00am Milkshake! 10:30am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Underground crime-fighting escapades with the heroes in a half-shell.

11:05am Access 11:10am Police Interceptors 12:05pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 1:05pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 2:10pm Mosquito Squadron

SATURDAY TV

SKY 1 7:00am Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? 8:00am Glee Kurt hopes to impress a fashion bigwig, and Rachel grows closer to Brody.

9:00am The Fantasy Football Club 10:00am The F1 Show 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars 2:00pm The Maze Runner Special 2:30pm The Judge Special

3pm 3:30pm Bargain Hunt 4:30pm Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country.

5:00pm Final Score

3:35pm Silk Stockings 5:30pm Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargain-hunters make a saving.

3:15pm Doc Martin Comedy drama series about a top London surgeon who developed a phobia of blood.

4:15pm Tipping Point 5:20pm Jurassic Park III

5:10pm Come Dine with Me 5:40pm Come Dine with Me Tribute band manager Paul Wood hosts the second day in Sheffield.

3:55pm 55 Days at Peking U.S. Army Major Matt Lewis aided by British Consul Sir Arthur Robertson devises a strategy to keep the rebels at bay until an international military relief force arrives.

3:00pm The Middle 3:30pm The Middle 4:00pm Inside RAF Brize Norton 5:00pm Inside RAF Brize Norton

6pm 6:25pm BBC News 6:35pm Regional News 6:40pm Weather 6:45pm Pointless 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing

6:30pm ÂŁ100k House: Tricks of the Trade 7:30pm Gardeners' World 8:00pm Restoring England's Heritage 8:30pm Swallowed by the Sea: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City

7:00pm Local News and Weather

9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm QI XL

9:00pm The X Factor

All the very latest local news and weather.

7:15pm ITV News and Weather 7:30pm You've Been Framed!

8:00pm The Chase

6:10pm Come Dine with Me 6:40pm Come Dine with Me 7:10pm Come Dine with Me 7:40pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Grand Designs

7:00pm When Hell Broke Loose 8:30pm World War II in Colour

9:00pm Walking Through History 10:00pm This Means War

9:25pm 5 News

A new collection of rare and unseen footage from World War II presented in colour thanks to the very latest colourising techniques.

6:00pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

9pm 9:20pm Doctor Who 10:05pm Casualty 10:55pm The National Lottery Live 11:05pm BBC News 11:20pm Weather 11:25pm Match of the Day

Panel-based quiz where it is more important to be interesting than right.

10:45pm Dylan Thomas: A Poet in New York

The UK's biggest talent search sees thousands audition for the life-changing prize of a million-pound recording contract and a guaranteed shot at the Christmas Number One.

11:10pm The Jonathan Ross Show

FDR Foster is a charismatic Jack-the-lad, Tuck a tough, moody silent divorcee. Both are elite CIA spies and best mates, until Lauren ends up meeting them both via online dating and things get complicated.

The latest news coverage.

9:30pm World Title Boxing Live From Monte Carlo.

9:00pm Hawaii Five-0 Season five gets under way as the team try to prevent a terrorist drone attack.

10:00pm The Jewel of the Nile

12:00am Gotham

12am 12:00am The Accidental Husband 1:25am TOTP2 2:25am Kicks 3:45am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

12:15am ITV News and Weather 12:30am The Beguiled 2:30am Jackpot 247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:45am Nightscreen

12:00am Friends with Benefits 2:05am Alan Carr: Chatty Man 3:00am 20 Million Miles to Earth 3:30am Hollyoaks Omnibus 5:30am NFL

12:55am Access 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am Alex Polizzi's Secret Italy 5:00am House Doctor

12:00am A League of Their Own 1:00am Costa Del Street Crime 1:30am Costa Del Street Crime 2:00am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 3:00am Road Wars 3:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00am Nothing to Declare

BBC THREE

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8:00pm Doctor Who 9:00pm Top Gear 10:00pm Sherlock 11:30pm Live at the Apollo 12:00am Family Guy 12:22am Family Guy 12:44am Family Guy 1:06am Family Guy 1:28am Family Guy 1:50am Family Guy 2:12am Family Guy 2:35am The Revolution Will be Televised 3:05am Bad Education 3:35am Live at the Apollo 4:05am Impractical Jokers

8:00pm Land of the Lost Wolves 9:00pm Maps: Power, Plunder and Possession 10:00pm The Code 10:55pm The Code 11:50pm Elvis: That's Alright Mama 60 Years on 12:50am Top of the Pops 1:30am Land of the Lost Wolves 2:30am Sounds of the Sixties 3:00am Even More Guitar Heroes at the BBC 4:00am Maps: Power, Plunder and Possession

12:55pm Iacgmooh! Trials and Tribulations 1:55pm Junior 2:55pm FYI Daily 3:00pm Junior 4:05pm Arthur and the Great Adventure 5:05pm FYI Daily 5:10pm Arthur and the Great Adventure 6:15pm You've Been Framed!

6:45pm Miss Congeniality 7:45pm FYI Daily 7:50pm Miss Congeniality 9:00pm Back to the Future 10:00pm FYI Daily 10:05pm Back to the Future 11:10pm The Xtra Factor

7:00am Movies Now 7:10am Inspector Morse 9:10am The Royal 10:15am The Royal 11:15am The Darling Buds of May 1:40pm Columbo 3:40pm A Touch of Frost 5:45pm Wycliffe 6:55pm Inspector Morse 9:00pm Rosemary and Thyme 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:00am A Touch of Frost 2:05am Bomb Girls 2:55am Wycliffe 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen

7:00am Cheers 9:00am Motorsport UK 10:00am Bundesliga 11:05am UEFA Champions League Weekly 11:40am Cycling 12:10pm British Superbike Highlights 1:45pm Darts 6:00pm Highway Patrol 7:00pm Storage Wars 8:00pm Darts 12:00am Air America 1:00am FYI Daily 1:05am Air America 2:20am River Monsters 2:25am Sports Life Stories

12:00pm Melissa and Joey 1:00pm The 100 1:55pm Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 2:00pm Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel 3:50pm Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 4:00pm Made in Chelsea 5:00pm New Girl 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 6:00pm Honey, I Blew Up the Kid 7:50pm Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Limitless 12:10am The Inbetweeners

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12:45am The Football League Show Highlights from the day's Football League games. 2:05am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather report. 2:10am BBC News

SKY MOVIES Action 4:35am Get Carter 6:30am The Lone Ranger Unmasked 7:00am Lethal Weapon 3 9:15am Volcano 11:10am Deep Impact 1:20pm Jack Reacher 3:35pm Stealth 5:40pm Jaws 7:50pm Deep Impact 10:00pm Jack Reacher 12:15am Lethal Weapon 2 2:15am Lethal Weapon 3 3:20am Thor: The Dark World Special 3:50am The Lone Ranger Unmasked 4:20am The Bridge on the River Kwai

5:20am Stop! or My Mom Will Shoot 7:00am The Pink Panther 9:00am Mr. Deeds 10:45am Crocodile Dundee 12:30pm Crocodile Dundee II 2:30pm My Big Fat Greek Wedding 4:15pm The Pink Panther 6:15pm Mr. Deeds 8:00pm Crocodile Dundee 9:50pm Crocodile Dundee II 11:50pm The To Do List 1:40am Life 3:35am Scary Movie 3 4:10am Turbo: Sky Movies Special 4:40am The Lone Ranger Unmasked 5:10am My Big Fat Greek Wedding

5:40am Angel Flight Down 7:20am Sleeping with the Enemy 9:05am Last Passenger 10:50am The East 12:50pm Transporter 2 Frank takes a job driving the young son of Miami's anti-drugs tsar.

2:35pm The Mean Machine 4:40pm Last Passenger 6:20pm Children of Men 8:15pm Transporter 2 10:00pm The Counsellor 12:20am Blow 2:30am Falling Down 3:30am Fear 5:20am Deep Family Secrets

4:40am All About Eve 7:00am Les Miserables Special 7:30am Racing with the Moon 9:25am Austenland 11:10am My Best Friend's Wedding 1:00pm The Top Ten Show 2014 1:15pm One Chance 3:05pm Austenland 4:50pm The Sessions 6:40pm Rain Man 9:00pm One Chance 11:00pm Love Actually 1:20am The Four Feathers 3:35am City Slacker 4:10am Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Special

Premiere

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5:15am Contest 7:00am Barefoot 8:45am Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy 10:15am Contest 12:00pm Goodbye World 1:45pm August: Osage County 4:00pm Walking with Dinosaurs 5:45pm Contest 7:30pm Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy 9:00pm Walking with Dinosaurs 10:30pm August: Osage County 12:45am Goodbye World 2:30am Barefoot 3:15am Thor: The Dark World Special 3:45am Fast and Furious 6 Special 4:15am Elysium: Sky Movies Special

6:00am His Majesty O'Keefe 7:40am Gunsmoke 8:40am Gunsmoke 9:45am Behold a Pale Horse 12:00pm Black Gold 2:00pm Mara Maru An American salvage diver obsesses about finding a sunken treasure in the Philippines.

4:00pm Khartoum 6:30pm The Plunderers 8:25pm Edge of Eternity 10:00pm F/X 12:05am F/X 2: The Deadly Art of Illusion 2:05am F/X 3:05am Duel at Diablo

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 8:35am Match of the Day Highlights and reaction to all of the latest football action. 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics Andrew Neil presents the latest political news, interviews and debate. 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Bargain Hunt

BBC TWO 7:00am Great British Garden Revival 8:00am Countryfile 9:00am Gardeners' World 9:30am The Beechgrove Garden 10:00am The Football League Show 11:20am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:50pm Sweet Baby James 1:20pm Exploring China: A Culinary Adventure 2:20pm War and Peace

ITV 7:00am CITV 10:25am Dickinson's Real Deal Why let your antiques collect dust in the attic when you can sell them? 11:15am Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. 12:15pm ITV News and Weather 12:25pm Carry on Cleo 2:05pm All Star Family Fortunes 2:50pm The Unforgettable...

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CH4 7:30am World Superbikes 8:00am How I Met Your Mother Robin is surprised at Barney's brother, James' visit. 8:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 2:00pm NFL

CH5 7:00am Milkshake! 10:25am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Underground crime-fighting escapades with the heroes in a half-shell.

11:00am Bupa Great South Run 2014 Live coverage of the Bupa Great South Run 2014.

1:00pm World's Scariest Plane Landings 1:45pm Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

SUNDAY TV

SKY 1 7:00am The Hour of Power 8:00am Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? 9:00am Glee 10:00am Inside Gatwick 11:00am World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars 12:00pm WWE Experience 1:00pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 2:00pm The Middle Frankie and Mike are determined to find out who is responsible for a broken window. 2:30pm The Middle

3pm 3:15pm Holiday of My Lifetime 4:00pm Talk to the Animals 5:00pm Points of View 5:15pm Songs of Praise 5:55pm Life Story

5:40pm Escape to the Continent Travel series takes buyers seeking a move overseas to test drive what an alternative life might look like in a new sunny climate.

3:20pm The X Factor 5:30pm Downton Abbey Dame Maggie Smith and Hugh Bonneville lead an all-star cast in Julian Fellowes' drama series.

3:00pm NFL The NFL circus is back in London for the second time this year, as the Detroit Lions take on the Atlanta Falcons at a crucial point in the season.

Atlanta is led by Quarterback Matt Ryan.

3:25pm Kangaroo Jack 5:10pm The Goonies Beloved '80s comedic adventure staring seven unruly kids searching for pirate treasure through booby traps, water slides, gadgets, and escaped convicts.

3:00pm Inside RAF Brize Norton 4:00pm Inside RAF Brize Norton 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm Modern Family

6pm 6:55pm BBC News 7:10pm Regional News 7:15pm Weather 7:20pm Countryfile 8:20pm Strictly Come Dancing

6:10pm Flog It! 7:00pm Inside the Animal Mind 8:00pm Human Universe Documentary questioning what it is to be human.

6:35pm Tipping Point 7:30pm Local News and Weather All the very latest local news and weather.

6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather.

7:45pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Keep it in the Family

6:55pm Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

9:00pm The X Factor Results Show 10:00pm Downton Abbey 11:05pm ITV News and Weather

9:00pm Speed with Guy Martin 10:00pm Homeland 11:05pm Four Lions

7:20pm Speed Racer Turbo-charged adaptation of the cult cartoon.

Racetrack hero Speed gets a shot at the big time, but is the price too high?

6:00pm Modern Family 6:30pm Modern Family 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

9pm 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2

9:00pm Wonders of the Monsoon 10:00pm The Afghan War 11:00pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:30pm The Fall

A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast.

11:15pm Harry's South Pole Heroes

9:55pm 5 News The latest news coverage.

10:00pm Angels and Demons

Chris Morris's Four Lions takes 'home grown' British suicide bombers beyond media stereotypes providing a portrayal that is both accurate and very funny.

Harvard symbologist Tom Hanks is called in to save Vatican City from being incinerated by an ancient sect.

9:00pm Futurama 9:30pm The Simpsons 10:00pm Hawaii Five-0 The team investigate the kidnapping of a Navy SEAL's daughter.

11:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

12am 12:40am The Apprentice 1:40am Deceived 3:25am Weather for the Week Ahead 3:30am BBC News

12:30am The Fall 1:30am The Fall 2:30am Countryfile 3:25am Holby City 4:25am This is BBC Two

12:15am Piers Morgan's Life Stories 1:15am The Store 3:30am Motorsport UK 4:20am British Superbike Championship Highlights 5:35am Nightscreen

1:10am NFL 4:45am Mobil 1 5:10am Location, Location, Location

12:45am The True Story 1:40am Campus P.D. 2:05am Super Casino 4:10am The Gadget Show 5:00am House Doctor

12:00am An Idiot Abroad 1:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00am The Cafe 4:00am The Kumars 5:00am Nothing to Declare 5:30am Nothing to Declare

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8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes 9:00pm Doctor Who 9:15pm Doctor Who 10:00pm Come Fly with Me 10:30pm Come Fly with Me 11:00pm Family Guy 11:45pm Bad Education 12:15am The Revolution Will be Televised 12:45am American Dad! 1:07am American Dad! 1:30am Comedy Fest Live 2:30am Bad Education 3:00am The Revolution Will be Televised 3:30am Come Fly with Me 4:30am Bad Education

8:00pm Under Milk Wood 9:00pm Rome: A History of the Eternal City 10:00pm Storyville 11:00pm Foo Fighters 12:00am Foo Fighters 1:00am Joy of Abba 2:00am ABBA at the BBC 3:00am Agnetha: Abba and After 4:00am Joy of Abba

9:40am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:05pm The X Factor 2:20pm The Xtra Factor 3:20pm The Hot Desk 3:30pm You've Been Framed!

4:05pm Jurassic Park 5:05pm FYI Daily 5:10pm Jurassic Park 6:40pm Back to the Future 7:40pm FYI Daily 7:45pm Back to the Future 9:00pm Scorpion 10:00pm The Xtra Factor 11:00pm Tricked 12:00am House of Wax

9:55am FYI Daily 10:00am Carry on Loving 10:50am Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960s.

12:55pm Inspector Morse 3:00pm Rosemary and Thyme 4:05pm The Secret of My Succe$s 5:05pm FYI Daily 5:10pm The Secret of My Succe$s 6:20pm Columbo 7:55pm Lewis 10:00pm It'll be Alright on the Night 11:00pm Parenthood 12:00am FYI Daily

7:00am World of Sport 7:15am Cheers 9:10am Tommy Cooper 9:40am The Professionals 10:40am Magnum, P.I. 11:40am Kojak 12:45pm Ax Men 1:45pm Darts 6:00pm World of Sport 6:10pm Tim Vine's Punslinger 7:45pm Darts 12:00am Power of Darts 1:05am Quadrophenia 2:05am FYI Daily 2:10am Quadrophenia

7:00am Make it or Break it 7:45am Happy Endings 9:25am The Mindy Project 9:55am How I Met Your Mother 10:55am Hollyoaks Omnibus 1:25pm Made in Chelsea 2:30pm How I Met Your Mother 3:00pm How the Grinch Stole Christmas 5:05pm Melissa and Joey 6:05pm How I Met Your Mother 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:30pm The Inbetweeners 11:30pm Drifters 12:00am Brooklyn Nine-Nine

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Series showcasing the best in international documentaries.

SKY MOVIES Action 4:20am The Bridge on the River Kwai 7:00am A Bridge Too Far 9:55am Fast and Furious 6 12:05pm 47 Ronin An outcast joins a band of masterless samurai to wreak revenge against an evil feudal ruler.

2:10pm The Saint Simon Templar is a debonair master thief with a talent for disguise.

4:10pm The Last Samurai 6:45pm Fast and Furious 6 9:00pm 47 Ronin 11:10pm Kill Bill: Vol. 1 1:05am Kill Bill: Vol. 2 3:30am Shaft 5:20am Angel Flight Down

5:10am My Big Fat Greek Wedding 7:00am Top Secret 8:45am Maverick 11:00am Idiocracy 12:40pm Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 2:45pm Wayne's World 2 4:35pm Kindergarten Cop 6:35pm As Good as It Gets 9:00pm Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 11:10pm Idiocracy 12:50am Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo 2:30am Coffee Town 4:10am Monsters University Special 4:40am Maverick

5:20am Deep Family Secrets 7:05am The Island 9:35am No Good Deed 11:25am Bullitt 1:30pm The Call 3:20pm In the Line of Fire Frank Horrigan is the only active secret service man still to have 'lost' a President.

5:40pm Courage Under Fire 7:40pm The Island 10:00pm The Call 11:40pm Kiss the Girls 1:45am Death Wish 3:30am Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead 5:35am Malpractice

4:30am The Inn of the Sixth Happiness 7:10am Sense and Sensibility 9:35am Les Miserables 12:15pm The Judge Special Entertainment special taking a closer look at new film 'The Judge'.

12:45pm Before Midnight 2:45pm Four Weddings and a Funeral 4:50pm While You Were Sleeping 6:50pm The Notebook 9:00pm Four Weddings and a Funeral 11:00pm This is 40 1:25am Hide Away 2:55am Down the Shore 4:35am Let's Make Love

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5:15am Contest 7:00am Barefoot 8:45am Goodbye World 10:30am Contest 12:15pm August: Osage County 2:30pm Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy 4:00pm Walking with Dinosaurs 5:45pm Contest 7:30pm Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy 9:00pm Walking with Dinosaurs 10:30pm August: Osage County 12:45am Goodbye World 2:30am Barefoot 4:15am Elysium: Sky Movies Special 4:45am Thor: The Dark World Special 5:15am Contest

6:00am Khartoum 8:30am Mara Maru 10:25am The Plunderers 12:20pm Edge of Eternity 1:55pm The Big Circus 4:00pm Rio Lobo 6:10pm Santa Fe 7:50pm Beyond the Poseidon Adventure 10:00pm Rome 11:15pm Fire Down Below 1:20am Fearless 3:30am Edge of Eternity 4:50am Great Moments in Opera From the Ed Sullivan Show: Vol 1

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors Drama series set in a busy Midlands medical practice.

BBC TWO 8:05am Call the Council 8:50am Close Calls: On Camera 9:20am A Taste of Britain 10:05am Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 11:05am Lorraine Pascale: How to be a Better Cook 11:35am Click 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm World News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Cash in the Attic 2:30pm Ready, Steady, Cook

ITV 5:35am Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine Join Lorraine Kelly and her celebrity friends for all the latest showbiz, news, style on ITV. 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather

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CH4 7:20am King of Queens 7:45am King of Queens 8:10am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:35am 3rd Rock from the Sun 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Daily Brunch 12:00pm The Big Bang Theory 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me

CH5 7:00am Milkshake! 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Cowboy Builders ight their... (read more) 1:10pm 5 News The latest news coverage.

1:15pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours Australian soap which follows the daily lives, romances and problems, of several families who live in the fictional Ramsay Street.

MONDAY TV

SKY 1 7:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 7:30am Dog the Bounty Hunter 8:00am Emergency with Angela Griffin 9:00am Futurama 9:30am Futurama 10:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm Hawaii Five-0 1:00pm Hawaii Five-0 2:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

3pm 3:15pm Perfection 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Holiday of My Lifetime 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

3:15pm The Rockford Files 4:00pm Cagney and Lacey 4:50pm Who Do You Think You Are? 5:50pm Great British Railway Journeys

3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show Chat show that celebrates the very best of British.

5:00pm Tipping Point

3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One

3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Deadly Adoption

3:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00pm Airline 4:30pm All Aboard: East Coast Trains 5:30pm Star Wars Rebels

6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm The Gadget Show

6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons

9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm Sarah Beeny's How to Sell Your Home 10:00pm 24 Hours in Police Custody 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats 11:50pm Sex Toy Stories

9:00pm Marilyn Monroe: The Missing Evidence 10:00pm Gotham 11:00pm Under the Dome 11:55pm Amityville II: The Possession

9:00pm Modern Family 9:30pm Modern Family

Sandi Toksvig presents the new series of the notoriously tough quiz show.

5:00pm Deal or No Deal

6pm 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm An Inside Out Special Afghanistan: The Homecoming.

6:20pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm FA Cup 1st Round Draw 8:30pm Children's Hospital

6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street

9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Only Connect 10:00pm Intruders 10:45pm Intruders 11:30pm Newsnight

9:00pm Countrywise 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Grantchester 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather

6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm Coach Trip 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather.

9pm 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Baby P: The Untold Story 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories.

Round-up of the day's news.

11:40pm The Agenda

Everything that could go wrong has for Mitch and Cam and their disastrous big day.

10:00pm An Idiot Abroad 11:00pm An Idiot Abroad: Short Way Round

12am 12:20am Our World War 1:20am The Graham Norton Show 2:05am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:10am BBC News

12:20am Trust Me, I'm a Doctor 1:20am The Apprentice 2:20am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

12:20am The Jonathan Ross Show 1:20am Jackpot 247 4:00am UEFA Champions League Weekly 4:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 5:10am Nightscreen

12:50am NFL 1:50am Undercover Boss USA 2:40am Ek Cup Chya 4:50am Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 5:45am Location, Location, Location

1:50am Campus P.D. 2:15am Super Casino 4:10am Fairground Attractions 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:25am The Great Artists 5:45am House Doctor

12:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00am Hawaii Five-0 3:00am Hawaii Five-0 4:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 5:00am Stargate Atlantis

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8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Junior Paramedics 10:00pm Hotel of Mum and Dad 11:00pm Sexy Beasts 11:30pm EastEnders

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys

9:00pm Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies 10:00pm The Art of Gothic: Britain's Midnight Hour 11:00pm The Curse of Frankenstein 12:20am Dan Cruickshank and the Family That Built Gothic Britain 1:20am Detectorists 1:50am Ancient Apocalypse, Sodom and Gomorrah 2:40am The Viking Sagas

10:15am Winners and Losers 11:15am Ben and Kate 11:45am Up All Night 12:10pm Royal Pains 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:05pm You've Been Framed!

7:00pm Royal Pains 8:00pm Totally You've Been Framed!

9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Release the Hounds 11:00pm Plebs 11:30pm Dapper Laughs: On the Pull 12:00am Viral Tap

9:25am Wycliffe 10:35am Judge Judy 11:55am Inspector Morse 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:10pm Wild at Heart 4:10pm Wycliffe 5:20pm Second Thoughts 5:55pm Fresh Fields 6:25pm On the Buses 7:00pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Judge Judy 9:00pm Wycliffe 10:00pm The Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards 2014 11:35pm A Touch of Frost

9:55am Kojak 10:55am Magnum, P.I. 11:55am Border Security USA 12:55pm Minder 1:55pm The Professionals 2:55pm Highway Patrol 3:55pm Cheers 4:55pm Kojak 6:00pm Magnum, P.I. 7:00pm Minder 8:00pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm MotoGP 10:00pm Storage Wars 11:00pm Ax Men 12:00am Bundesliga

1:00pm Hollyoaks 1:35pm Rules of Engagement 2:00pm How I Met Your Mother 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm Rules of Engagement 5:00pm Melissa and Joey 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Melissa and Joey 9:00pm New Girl 9:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 10:00pm Made in Chelsea 11:00pm Glue 12:10am The Big Bang Theory

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Another visit to the residents of Albert Square, for a regular dose of drama, excitement and tears.

12:00am Family Guy 12:22am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:07am American Dad! 1:30am Hotel of Mum and Dad 2:30am Don't Drop the Baby 3:30am Sexy Beasts

Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country by train.

SKY MOVIES Action 7:00am King Arthur 9:10am The Mask of Zorro 11:40am Pacific Rim: Sky Movies Special 12:10pm Die Hard 2:30pm Last Action Hero 4:55pm Gravity: Sky Movies Special 5:25pm The Mask of Zorro 7:50pm King Arthur 10:00pm Die Hard 12:15am Django Unchained Freed slave Django embarks on a quest to rescue his wife from a brutal plantation owner. Western.

3:05am The Last Boy Scout 5:00am I Against I

7:00am Notting Hill A self-effacing bookshop owner bumps into a major American movie star and falls instantly in love.

9:10am The Top Ten Show 2014 9:25am Ghostbusters 11:25am Ghostbusters II 1:25pm The Incredible Burt Wonderstone 3:20pm So Undercover 5:10pm The Way Way Back 7:00pm Employee of the Month 9:00pm Ghostbusters 10:50pm Ghostbusters II 12:45am The Incredible Burt Wonderstone 2:30am Employee of the Month 4:20am Liar Liar

7:20am All Things to All Men 9:00am Derailed 10:55am Nick of Time Gene Watson is a widowed accountant whose daughter is kidnapped by sinister Mr Smith.

12:30pm Bad Company 2:30pm The Bone Collector 4:30pm Derailed 6:30pm The Chamber 8:30pm All Things to All Men 10:00pm The Bone Collector 12:05am Zero Dark Thirty 2:45am Traffic 5:20am Loss of Faith

4:35am Let's Make Love 6:40am The Top Ten Show 2014 7:00am She Wants Me 8:40am Dead Poets Society 10:55am The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: Special 11:15am The Butler 1:30pm Sunshine on Leith 3:15pm Shirley Valentine 5:15pm Under the Tuscan Sun 7:15pm Sunshine on Leith 9:00pm Shirley Valentine 11:00pm The Butler 1:15am She Wants Me 2:50am Dangerous Minds 4:40am Giant

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6:00am The Big Circus 8:05am Rio Lobo 10:15am Santa Fe 11:55am Hell Bent for Glory 1:55pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm At Gunpoint 5:35pm Man in the Saddle A small rancher swallows his pride when the woman he loves marries a man for money.

7:15pm The Moonlighter 8:50pm Canyon Ambush 10:00pm Payback 12:00am Wyatt Earp 3:30am Payback

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A good start in life...

How many of your personal values and beliefs do you think you have picked up from your parents?

STREET TALK Frankies Bar

Sarah Drane from Purple Cake Factory Mallorca

off and one in the wash! My parents also taught me to be honest, something I don’t think many people worry about any more, as well as being hard-working and self sufficient.”

Estelle Mitchell

Sarah Drane, Director of the Purple Cake Factory marketing company in Mallorca, said: “While my parents can be credited for a very strong foundation of what’s right and true in life (my father was a headmaster – you can imagine), most values and beliefs are picked up when you’re old enough to question the world, to learn from strong role models, to read books with more depth than chick lit, and eventually leave behind values that you once championed, and embrace new ones.

As a writer, I am terribly inquisitive. I am also very easily swayed, so my learning curve won’t plateau for a long time.”

Danny B of Frankies Bar in Vera Playa, Almeria, picked up a lot of values from his parents. He said: “They are sporty and that definitely passed on JASON: Work to me, along with the resilience needed for sport and seeing things hard, nothing through to the finish. Hard work is is for free something they always taught me

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and I’ve taken that into adulthood as well as good manners and politeness.”

Marina Lopez, from Eurochange in Benidorm, said she has inherited most of her beliefs and values from her parents. “I think 90 per cent of my beliefs are from my parents, I just dropped the religion part.

But behaviour is mostly from them and they are values I would want to pass down to my children,” she said.

Jason Hutchinson from Airbox agrees: “A lot of my values have come from my parents and we share the same ideal that you have to work hard, nothing is for free.

That is something I have passed down to my children, making them earn that extra bit of pocket money by doing chores around the house.”

MARINA: Took on board a lot of her parents’ values

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News All the latest local news. 2:45pm Doctors

BBC TWO 7:00am Preview 7:05am Homes Under the Hammer 8:05am Call the Council 8:50am Close Calls: On Camera 9:20am A Taste of Britain 10:05am Antiques Roadshow 11:05am Building Dream Homes 11:35am HARDtalk 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm World News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Cash in the Attic 2:30pm Ready, Steady, Cook

ITV 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine Join Lorraine Kelly and her celebrity friends for all the latest showbiz, news, style on ITV. 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast.

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CH4 7:20am King of Queens 8:10am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:35am 3rd Rock from the Sun 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Daily Brunch 12:00pm The Big Bang Theory 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me

CH5 7:00am Milkshake! 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Cowboy Builders 1:10pm 5 News The latest news coverage. 1:15pm Rome: The World's First Superpower 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours Australian soap which follows the daily lives, romances and problems, of several families who live in the fictional Ramsay Street.

TUESDAY TV SKY 1 7:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter Exclusive eighth season of the hit reality show following bounty hunter Dog Chapman. 7:30am Dog the Bounty Hunter 8:00am Emergency with Angela Griffin 9:00am Futurama 9:30am Futurama 10:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm Hawaii Five-0 1:00pm Hawaii Five-0 2:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

3pm 3:15pm Perfection 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Holiday of My Lifetime 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

3:15pm The Rockford Files 4:00pm Cagney and Lacey 4:50pm Who Do You Think You Are? 5:50pm Great British Railway Journeys

3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show Chat show that celebrates the very best of British.

3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One Sandi Toksvig presents the new series of the notoriously tough quiz show.

3:15pm NCIS A team of special agents, operating outside the military chain of command, must investigate any crime with pieces of evidence connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel.

3:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00pm Airline USA 4:30pm All Aboard: East Coast Trains 5:30pm Emergency with Angela Griffin

5:00pm Tipping Point

5:00pm Deal or No Deal

4:15pm The Good Witch's Gift

6:20pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Great Interior Design Challenge

6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Wilderness Walks with Ray Mears

6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm Coach Trip 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News

6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Meerkat Manor 8:30pm The Secret Life of Pets

6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

9:00pm Autumnwatch

9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather

9:00pm Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 10:00pm You Can't Get the Staff 11:00pm Gogglebox

9:00pm Caught on Camera 10:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

9:00pm The Flash 10:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00pm A League of Their Own

6pm 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders

9pm 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm The Missing 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Imagine...

Nature series celebrating UK wildlife.

10:00pm Human Universe Documentary questioning what it is to be human.

Round-up of the day's news.

11:40pm The Cube

11:00pm Later Live... with Jools Holland 11:30pm Newsnight

Britain's favourite opinionated TV viewers share their sharp, insightful, passionate and sometimes emotional critiques of the week's biggest and best shows.

An elite team of police forensic evidence investigation experts work their cases in Las Vegas.

Enjoy exclusive clips from series eight of the hit sports panel show.

11:00pm NCIS 11:55pm NCIS

12am 12:55am The Mothman Prophecies 2:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:50am BBC News

12:20am Wonders of the Monsoon 1:20am Operation Stonehenge: What Lies Beneath 2:20am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

12:40am Gems TV 1:35am Jackpot 247 4:00am Loose Women 4:50am Nightscreen

12:05am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00am Pokerstars.Com Shark Cage 1:55am Transworld Sport 2:50am KOTV Boxing Weekly 3:20am Hever Castle Triathlon 4:15am World Superbikes 4:45am Ironman World Championship

12:50am Secrets and Lies 1:45am True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 2:10am Super Casino 4:10am Fairground Attractions 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:25am The Great Artists 5:45am House Doctor

12:00am Legends 1:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00am Hawaii Five-0 3:00am Hawaii Five-0 4:00am Road Wars 5:00am Stargate Atlantis

BBC THREE

BBC FOUR

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ITV4

E4

8:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 9:00pm Barely Legal Drivers 10:00pm Snow, Sex and Suspicious Parents 11:00pm Life is Toff 11:30pm The Revolution Will be Televised 12:00am Family Guy 12:22am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:07am American Dad! 1:30am Life is Toff 2:00am The Revolution Will be Televised 2:30am EastEnders 3:00am Snow, Sex and Suspicious Parents 4:00am Barely Legal Drivers

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys

9:30pm World War I at Home 10:00pm Architects of the Divine: The First Gothic Age 11:00pm The Life and Loves of a She Devil 12:00am Supernatural 12:55am Land of the Lost Wolves 1:55am Easter Island: Mysteries of a Lost World 3:25am World War I at Home 3:55am Architects of the Divine: The First Gothic Age

9:15am The Cube 10:15am Winners and Losers 11:15am Up All Night 11:45am Up All Night 12:10pm Royal Pains 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:05pm You've Been Framed!

7:00pm Royal Pains 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Tricked 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Hot Fuzz 12:50am FYI Daily

11:00am Judge Judy 11:55am Inspector Morse 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:05pm Wild at Heart 4:10pm Wycliffe 5:20pm Second Thoughts 5:55pm Fresh Fields 6:25pm On the Buses 7:00pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Judge Judy 9:00pm The Best of the Royal Variety Show 10:00pm The Best of the Royal Variety Show 11:00pm A Touch of Frost 12:40am The Vice

9:55am Kojak 10:55am Magnum, P.I. 12:00pm Pawn Stars 12:55pm Minder 1:55pm The Professionals 3:00pm Highway Patrol 4:00pm Pawn Stars 4:55pm Kojak 6:00pm Magnum, P.I. 7:00pm Minder 8:00pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm World Rally Championship Highlights 10:00pm Benidorm 11:10pm Air America 12:10am FYI Daily

2:00pm How I Met Your Mother 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm Rules of Engagement 5:00pm Melissa and Joey 5:30pm Suburgatory 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Melissa and Joey 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm New Girl 10:30pm The Mindy Project 11:00pm Tattoos After Dark 11:30pm Tattoos After Dark 12:00am The Big Bang Theory 12:30am The Big Bang Theory

Comedy

Crime

Drama

Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country by train.

SKY MOVIES Action 5:00am I Against I 6:30am Henry Cavill: Becoming Superman 7:00am Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle 9:00am Bloodsport 10:40am Stealth Air Force aces Ben, Kara and Henry are impressed by the Stealth programme's new unmanned jet.

12:45pm White House Down 3:00pm Executive Decision 5:20pm Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle 7:20pm Bloodsport 9:00pm White House Down 11:15pm Executive Decision 1:35am Hammer of the Gods 3:25am The Man with the Iron Fists 5:15am In the Line of Duty: Smoke Jumpers

6:00am Stop! or My Mom Will Shoot 7:30am Earthbound 9:10am As Cool as I Am A 17-year-old girl struggles to deal with her warring parents alongside the pressures of growing up.

10:45am Bean 12:20pm The Harry Hill Movie 1:55pm Wedding Crashers John and Jeremy specialise in crashing weddings.

4:00pm Scary Movie 5 5:30pm American Pie 2 7:20pm American Pie: The Wedding 9:00pm The Harry Hill Movie 10:35pm Wedding Crashers 12:40am American Pie 2 2:30am Scary Movie 5 4:00am Grassroots

5:20am Loss of Faith 7:00am Get Rich or Die Tryin' A stretch in prison helps New York drug dealer Marcus realise that he must change his life.

9:00am Red Rock West 10:40am In Their Skin 12:20pm Flatliners 2:15pm Murder at 1600 4:05pm Get Rich or Die Tryin' A stretch in prison helps New York drug dealer Marcus realise that he must change his life.

6:05pm Conspiracy Theory 8:25pm The Washington Snipers 10:00pm Red Rock West 11:45pm The Canyons 1:40am American Psycho 3:35am Fear

4:40am Giant 8:00am Disconnect 10:00am Life of a King After 20 years in prison, an ex-con takes a job as a janitor in an inner-city school.

11:50am Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights In 1950s Cuba, perky American girl Katey meets handsome Havana waiter Javier.

1:25pm Against the Ropes 3:25pm About Time 5:35pm Wish You Were Here 7:15pm Being Flynn 9:00pm About Time 11:10pm Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights 12:45am Trouble with the Curve 2:45am Empire of the Sun Young Jim has to grow up fast after the Japanese invade Shanghai.

5:25am King Creole

Premiere

TCM

5:15am Contest 7:00am Barefoot 8:45am Goodbye World 10:30am Contest 12:15pm Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy 1:45pm August: Osage County 4:00pm Walking with Dinosaurs 5:45pm Contest 7:30pm Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy 9:00pm Walking with Dinosaurs

6:00am At Gunpoint 7:30am Gunsmoke 8:30am Gunsmoke 9:35am Man in the Saddle 11:15am The Moonlighter 12:45pm Canyon Ambush 1:55pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm The Gunfight at Dodge City 5:35pm Cattle Town 6:55pm Man From God's Country 8:20pm Last of the Comanches 10:00pm Ransom 12:20am Ultraviolet 2:10am Ransom 4:20am Rock N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits 5:15am Off Set

A plucky dinosaur embarks on a treacherous migration south.

10:30pm August: Osage County 12:45am Goodbye World 2:30am Barefoot 4:15am Thor: The Dark World Special 4:45am Elysium: Sky Movies Special 5:15am Contest

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News All the latest local news.

2:45pm Doctors

BBC TWO 7:00am Homes Under the Hammer 8:00am Call the Council 8:45am Close Calls: On Camera 9:15am A Taste of Britain 10:00am Horizon 11:00am Building Dream Homes 11:30am See Hear 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Cash in the Attic 2:30pm Ready, Steady, Cook

ITV 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast.

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CH4 7:20am King of Queens 8:10am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:35am 3rd Rock from the Sun 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Daily Brunch 12:00pm The Big Bang Theory 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me

WEDNESDAY TV

CH5 8:35am Thomas and Friends 8:50am Noddy in Toyland 9:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:35am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:50am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Cowboy Builders 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Alex Polizzi's Secret Italy 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours

SKY 1 7:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 7:30am Dog the Bounty Hunter 8:00am Emergency with Angela Griffin 9:00am Futurama 9:30am Futurama 10:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm Hawaii Five-0 1:00pm Hawaii Five-0 2:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 3:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

3pm 3:15pm Perfection 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Holiday of My Lifetime 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One

3:15pm The Rockford Files 4:00pm Cagney and Lacey 4:50pm Who Do You Think You Are? 5:50pm Great British Railway Journeys

3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 5:00pm Tipping Point

5:00pm Deal or No Deal

6:20pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Great Interior Design Challenge

6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street

6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm Coach Trip 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News

Chat show that celebrates the very best of British.

Sandi Toksvig presents the new series of the notoriously tough quiz show.

3:15pm NCIS: Los Angeles The team investigate when the executive officer of a high-tech submarine commits suicide.

4:15pm Meltdown: Days of Destruction

4:00pm Airline USA 4:30pm All Aboard: East Coast Trains 5:30pm Emergency with Angela Griffin

6pm 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show

6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Police Interceptors

6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

9:00pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 10:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

9:00pm The Jewel of the Nile

Includes sport and weather.

9pm 9:00pm Waterloo Road 10:00pm The Apprentice 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm A Question of Sport

9:00pm Autumnwatch Nature series celebrating UK wildlife.

10:00pm Trust Me, I'm a Doctor 11:00pm The Apprentice: You're Fired!

Companion discussion show to the UK's Apprentice.

9:00pm Surprise Surprise 10:00pm Scott and Bailey 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather Round-up of the day's news.

11:40pm On Assignment

11:30pm Newsnight

9:00pm The Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick and the team at Fitzpatrick Referrals have to deal with two emergency cases.

10:00pm Grand Designs 11:00pm Barclaycard Mercury Prize Live Winner Announcement

Documentary series revealing the work of bailiffs and repossession agents.

11:00pm Wentworth Graphic Australian drama series set in a women's prison.

All-action sequel to Romancing the Stone, which finds adventurer Jack and romance writer Joan once again fighting like cat and dog.

11:00pm Legends

12:00am Inside Holloway 1:00am Dallas

12am 12:20am Intruders 1:05am Intruders 1:50am See Hear 2:20am The Kitchen 3:20am Doctor Who 4:05am This is BBC Two

12:15am Through the Keyhole 1:10am Jackpot 247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:45am Nightscreen

11:05pm Grayson Perry: Who are You? 12:05am 24 Hours in Police Custody 1:05am Educating the East End 2:00am Vihir 4:05am Crooks Anonymous 5:40am Location, Location, Location

1:50am True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 2:15am Super Casino 4:10am Underground Britain 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:25am The Great Artists 5:45am House Doctor

12:00am Forever 1:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 3:00am Hawaii Five-0 4:00am Hawaii Five-0 5:00am NCIS: Los Angeles

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BBC FOUR

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8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Hotel of Mum and Dad 10:00pm People Like Us 11:00pm Sweat the Small Stuff 11:30pm Russell Howard's Good News 12:00am Family Guy 12:22am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:07am American Dad! 1:30am Sweat the Small Stuff 2:00am People Like Us 3:00am Russell Howard's Good News 3:30am The Revolution Will be Televised 4:00am People Like Us

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys

10:15am Winners and Losers 11:15am Up All Night 12:10pm Royal Pains 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

2:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:05pm You've Been Framed!

7:00pm Royal Pains 8:00pm Funniest Ever You've Been Framed!

9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Freshers 11:00pm The Job Lot 11:30pm Plebs 12:00am Release the Hounds

8:20am Wild at Heart 9:25am Wycliffe 10:35am Judge Judy 11:55am Inspector Morse 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:00pm Wild at Heart 4:05pm Wycliffe 5:20pm Second Thoughts 5:50pm Fresh Fields 6:25pm On the Buses 7:00pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Judge Judy 9:00pm Wycliffe 10:00pm Long Lost Family 11:00pm Wycliffe 12:10am The Vice

8:25am Cheers 8:50am The Professionals 9:55am Kojak 10:55am Magnum, P.I. 12:00pm Pawn Stars 12:55pm Minder 1:55pm The Professionals 3:00pm Cheers 4:00pm Pawn Stars 4:55pm Kojak 6:00pm Magnum, P.I. 7:00pm Minder 8:00pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm River Monsters 11:10pm A Dangerous Man 12:10am FYI Daily

10:30am Melissa and Joey 11:00am Charmed 1:00pm Hollyoaks 1:35pm Rules of Engagement 2:00pm How I Met Your Mother 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm Rules of Engagement 5:00pm Melissa and Joey 5:30pm Suburgatory 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Melissa and Joey 9:00pm Footloose 11:10pm The Big Bang Theory 12:10am Drifters

Crime

Drama

12:05am The League Cup Show All the latest action from the the League Cup. 1:05am Scary Movie 4 2:20am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:25am BBC News

Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country by train.

9:00pm What Do Artists Do All Day? Dame Evelyn Glennie is one of the world's finest virtuoso percussionists.

9:30pm The Wonder of Animals 10:00pm Spider House 11:30pm The Swarm 2:00am California Comes to the Whistle Test 3:00am What Do Artists Do All Day? 3:30am Spider House

SKY MOVIES Action 5:15am In the Line of Duty: Smoke Jumpers 7:00am Alex Cross 8:55am Born to Race: Fast Track 10:40am After Earth 12:30pm Sahara 2:40pm A Good Day to Die Hard 4:25pm Alex Cross 6:15pm The Fast and the Furious 8:10pm After Earth 10:00pm A Good Day to Die Hard 11:45pm The Fast and the Furious 1:45am Crank 3:25am Mad Max

Comedy 7:20am Boat Trip 9:10am This is the End 11:10am Uncle Buck 1:05pm Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 3:20pm The Dukes of Hazzard 5:15pm Admission 7:10pm Uncle Buck 9:00pm This is the End 11:00pm Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 1:10am The Dukes of Hazzard 3:05am Boat Trip

5:25am Angel Flight Down 7:10am Night Falls on Manhattan 9:15am Last Passenger 11:05am Pride and Glory 1:25pm Trance 3:15pm Zero Dark Thirty Special 3:30pm Miami Vice 5:50pm Deadfall 7:40pm Pride and Glory 10:00pm Trance 11:45pm Deadfall 1:25am Two Days in the Valley 3:15am Single White Female

9:10am Lincoln 11:45am The Love Letter 1:20pm Best Man Down 3:00pm Philomena 4:45pm Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Special 5:05pm The Lifeguard 6:50pm You've Got Mail 9:00pm Philomena 10:45pm Drinking Buddies 12:20am All Good Things 2:10am Eden 3:55am The Judge Special

Premiere

TCM

8:45am Goodbye World 10:30am Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy 12:00pm Contest 1:45pm August: Osage County 4:00pm Walking with Dinosaurs 5:45pm Contest 7:30pm Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy 9:00pm Walking with Dinosaurs 10:30pm August: Osage County 12:45am Goodbye World 2:30am Barefoot 4:15am Elysium: Sky Movies Special 4:45am Thor: The Dark World Special

7:30am Gunsmoke 8:30am Gunsmoke 9:30am Cattle Town 10:50am Man From God's Country 12:10pm Last of the Comanches 1:55pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm The Savage Guns 5:35pm The Lost Command 8:00pm The Left-Handed Gun 10:00pm New Police Story 12:25am Timecode 2:15am New Police Story

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1918: German sailors start to mutiny. Sailors refuse to obey orders issued by the German Admiralty to launch one final attack on the British navy. As many as 1,000 mutineers are arrested.

1945: The United Nations is born. The UN is formally inaugurated at a short ceremony held at the US State Department in Washington DC. Twenty-nine countries ratify the Charter signed by 50 nations in San Francisco.

1951: Winston Churchill wins general election and is elected prime minister for the second time. The final result is Conservatives and Associates 321 seats, Labour 295, Liberal six and others three.

1956: Thousands of Hungarians demand political change.

Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets across the country to call for an end to Soviet rule and demand that former Prime Minister Imre Nagy be reinstated.

1962: World breathes a sigh of relief as Cuban missile crisis ends. Russian leader Nikita Khrushchev agrees to dismantle Russian missiles based in Cuba and ship them back to the USSR. 1968: Police clash with anti-war protesters in Grosvenor Square in London. The protesters break away from a bigger march against US involvement in Vietnam and are confronted by a wall of police.

1976: Queen opens National Theatre on the South Bank in London. Large crowds turn out despite the rain and are greeted by bands, fanfares, an outdoor carnival and fireworks.

1983: US and French troops are killed in two Beirut blasts. Two lorries containing bombs explode when they hit military headquarters in the Lebanese capital killing 146 American marines and 27 French servicemen.

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Changes involving your domestic scene may be unpleasant. Try to mix business with pleasure while travelling. You can convince anyone of anything. Get your domestic chores out of the way early.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Arguments with children or friends may leave you steaming. You will have excellent ideas and you should be able to help your partner get ahead. Concern yourself with legal matters and formulating contracts rather than finalising your objectives.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) You need to sit back and enjoy. Things have been moving so quickly that you need to do something physical to release your tension. Unexpected changes in friendships could occur. Make creative changes to your living quarters.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You are likely to reveal information unintentionally. You’ll find it easy to charm members of the opposite sex this week. Have some fun, but draw the line if someone tries to fast talk their way into your heart. You have to let go of your past if you wish to get out of any sentimental mood that might be hanging over your head. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

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October 23, Pele, 74, former footballer Considered by many to be the best footballer of all time, Pele won three World Cups (1958, 1962 and 1970) and scored 727 goals during his professional career. He was voted World Player of the Century by IFFHS in 1999.

October 24, Wayne Rooney, 29, footballer English forward Wayne Rooney is the captain of both Manchester United and the England National Team. He made his professional debut in 2002 with Everton and moved to the Red Devils two years later for approximately £25 million (€31.3m).

October 25, Katy Perry, 30, singer and songwriter Perry first pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager and would not venture into secular music until 2002. She rose to fame in 2008 after

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) New partnerships will develop if you join investment groups. Property investments could be prosperous. You can’t do everything on your own. Family responsibilities are escalating. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Put your efforts into being creative. Don’t give out any personal information that you don’t want spread around. You could lose a good friend because of it. Learn some new skills that will increase your income. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Your home environment may be hectic, which could result in emotional upset if you aren’t well organised. Try not to take everything so seriously. Be sure to find out all you can before you commit to anything. There might be a problem with a will or with an insurance policy.

Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You can’t make things better if you don’t know what to fix. You may interest people in a service you have to offer. Work quietly behind the scenes for best results. Don’t hesitate to look for alternatives that will enable you to raise the kind of donations you need to do the job right. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

FAMILY TIES 1. Dance to the Music, Everyday People, and Family Affair were all UK hit singles for which US soul/funk band?

2. What is the name of the fictional town that is home to The Simpsons family?

3. What was the family name of Jed, Granny and Ellie May, the Beverley Hillbillies?

4. What was the series title of the three featurelength crime films (1972, 1974 and 1990) directed by Francis Ford Coppola that followed the fictional Corleone Mafia family through the course of its history in the United States and their homeland Sicily?

5. What was the title of the television sitcom that centred around the lives of a television-fixated Manchester family, comprising family patriarch Jim, his wife Barbara, their daughter Denise, their son Anthony and Denise’s fiancée (later husband) Dave?

6. Which American actor, pop singer-songwriter and guitarist is best known for his role as Keith Partridge in the 1970s musical/sitcom The Partridge Family?

7. Which BBC quiz show, originally broadcast between 1967 and 1984, was hosted by Robert Robinson?

8. Which British family sitcom that ran from August 2007 to March 2014, starred Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner as a father and mother ‘dominated’ by their three children, played by Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez?

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

releasing the single I kissed A Girl from her second album. She plays the guitar and the piano.

October 26, Hillary Clinton, 67, politician Hillary Clinton was the 67th Secretary of State of the US Government under American President Barrack Obama. Before that, she had represented New York before the Senate and was the First Lady from 1993 to 2001.

October 27, Roberto Benigni, 62, actor, screenwriter and director Best known outside Italy for the 1997 tragicomedy Life Is Beautiful, which won him an Oscar for Best Actor in 1999, Benigni has starred in more than 20 films and has directed a total of nine movies, including a documentary.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Your ability to visualise will help you convince others of the possibilities. Insincere gestures of friendliness may be misleading. Spend some time with people who can shed some light on your personal situation. Don’t be too quick to voice your opinion. Listen to others carefully. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Those you work with may have little consideration for the underdog. You can raise your standard of living if you pick up some freelance work on the side. Don’t jump into investments too quickly. Try not to overreact to the loss. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

TARGET: Average: 12 Good: 15 October 24, Rosana Arbelo, singer and songwriter Born in the Canary Islands, Rosana began writing music in the early ’80s after moving to Madrid. Her debut album Lunas Rotas was released in 1996 and the follow-up Luna Nueva two years later. She has been awarded several prizes throughout her career and has collaborated with other famous singers, including Sting and Armando Manzanero.

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Use your energy wisely. You may find yourself in the limelight for the wrong reasons. Someone envious of your popularity may challenge you to a debate.

Travel for business purposes may bring the highest returns. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) You can ferret out secret information if you just listen to what others have to say. Travel will be good if you are seeking knowledge. Minor accidents may occur if you don’t concentrate on what you’re doing.

Problems with financial investments could make you nervous. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

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Former spy Ethan Renner is diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and tries to mend his relationship with his estranged wife and teenage daughter. The CIA offers him an experimental treatment that could save his life in exchange for his help in taking down an arms trafficker nicknamed the Wolf. However, when his wife has to leave the city, Renner is solely responsible for his daughter. Can he keep her safe and take down the Wolf at the same time?

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

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Unscramble the name of a famous 1976 British musical film, directed by Alan Parker (two words): BLAMES YOUNG

Across 4 An unstable ‘tec in age-old time (7) 8 Birds migrating to caves (7) 9 Gathering litter on lake (7) 10 Where the drama of warfare is played out (7) 11 Anxious, I left funny souvenir (7) 12 Some of cadet Al Edward’s return is euphoric (6) 14 Rather erratic way to approach a vocation (6) 18 Cook sausage to soften (7) 21 Kettledrum disrupted the main pit (7) 22 The Spanish man’s a gent, strangely charming (7) 23 Tell the story about a New Age family (7) 24 Hard stone in gold before (7)

Unscramble the name of a famous sporting trophy (two words): SAUCIER CAMP FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: BUGSY MALONE, AMERICA’S CUP

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Bl!nd 6 Nobleman with award for part of listener (7) 7 Sides reported swarms (5) 13 Comes back with Wrens as alternative (7) 15 Name one hybrid woodland plant (7) 16 Delivered another credit note (7)

17 Come to terms in North Yorkshire (6) 18 Some individuals prepare naturally for the stadium (5) 19 Agitate, then remove it, to uncover a stone (5) 20 Stop a beginner being old hat (5)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 18 represents Z and 21 represents H, so fill in Z every time the figure 18 appears and H every time the figure 21 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Triumph (7) 5 Clean with effort (5) 8 Stimulates (7) 9 Regulations (5) 10 Allotted portion (5) 11 Put back (7) 12 Chosen pursuit (6) 14 Right to enter (6) 17 Arrived at (7) 19 Assigned jobs (5) 22 Foremost part (5) 23 Picture in the mind (7) 24 Endures (5) 25 Conjectures (7)

Down 1 Appears (5) 2 Chocolate drink (5) 3 Outermost (7) 4 Long for (6) 5 Small fragment (5) 6 Let go free (7) 7 Containers that are usually woven and have handles (7) 12 Exercising caution (7) 13 Deduces (7) 15 Small dwelling house (7) 16 Totalling (6) 18 Abhors (5) 20 Bypasses (5) 21 Garden plantings (5)

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

REVILO Answers: Turn a blind eye, Oliver Twist

Down 1 Greek infiltrating the French network (7) 2 Israelite leader some confused with Samaritan leader (5) 3 Let cure become a lesson (7) 4 Climb with 100 in Andes, maybe (6) 5 Supply for Tom Queen (5)

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Sward, 4 Damsel, 9 Animate, 10 Stout, 11 Even, 12 Surgeon, 13 Cut, 14 Fade, 16 Ease, 18 Sad, 20 Realist, 21 Kept, 24 Extra, 25 Awesome, 26 Sudden, 27 Tiers.

Down: 1 Snares, 2 Aside, 3 Dear, 5 Absorbed, 6 Storeys, 7 Litany, 8 Least, 13 Celibate, 15 Adapted, 17 Briefs, 18 Strap, 19 Steers, 22 Erode, 23 Bent.

QUICK Across: 1 Sight, 3 Sacks, 7 Railway, 9 Easel, 10 Opens, 11 Express, 12 Secret, 14 Raises, 18 Stories, 20 Upset, 22 Alive, 23 Useless, 24 Solve, 25 Dirty.

Down: 1 Serious, 2 Guide, 3 Styles, 4 Cheap, 5 Sisters, 6 Bills, 8 Waste, 13 Cookies, 15 Amuse, 16 Satisfy, 17 Assume, 18 Scare, 19 Ideal, 21 Swear.

Across 1 Granizada (9) 8 January (5) 9 To know (facts) (5) 10 Equipo (4) 11 Another (4) 15 Roncar (cuando se duerme) (5) 17 Key (door) (5) 18 El más fuerte (9)

Down 2 Sand (5) 3 Lion (4) 4 Prueba (4) 5/16 Borrar (3,3) 6 Windy (meteorological) (7) 7 Trees (7) 12 Lágrimas (5) 13 Kiss (4) 14 Bandera (de país, ciudad) (4) 16 See 5

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Sheds, 3 Cakes, 5/15 Old age, 7 Against, 9 Sell, 10 Vein, 14 Terraza, 16 Pesca, 17 Sacro.

Down: 1 Shoes, 2 Soap, 3 Claw, 4 Sit, 6 Dolor, 8 Nuera, 11 Nieto, 12 Nada, 13 Days, 14 Tip.

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TOP 10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CATS Cats are fascinating animals and are some of the most popular pets in the world. Here is a list of 10 interesting cat facts for all cat lovers out there: 1. Researchers are not 100 per cent sure just how exactly cats purr. Some vets believe they purr by vibrating vocal folds located deep in their throats. To be able to do this, a muscle in their larynx opens and closes the air passage approximately 25 times per second.

2. As weird as it may sound, a cat’s eyesight is simultaneously better and worse than humans’. It is better because cats can indeed see in much dimmer light and their peripheral view is wider than the average person’s. However, it is worse because they do not see colour as well as humans do. Researchers believe grass appears red to cats.

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Just Joking A gorilla walks into a bar and says: “A scotch on the rocks, please.” The gorilla hands the bartender a €10 bill.

The bartender thinks to himself: “This gorilla doesn’t know the prices of drinks,” and gives him 15 cents change.

The bartender says: “You know, we don’t get too many gorillas in here.”

The gorilla replies: “Well, at €9.85 a drink, I ain’t coming back, either.”

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

6. Though the average cat will lap up a saucer of milk like there is no tomorrow, the fact is that they can become lactose-intolerant. After weaning, their ability to digest lactose reduces, which means that milk is not necessary in a cat’s diet.

7. Domestic cats love to play, especially kittens, who just love to play fight and chase toys. Vets believe that play fighting among kittens helps them practise and learn skills necessary for hunting and fighting.

8. Warmer temperatures and shorter winters resulting from climate change could eventually lead to an increase in cat populations, given the fact that cats are warm weather breeders. In 2007, pet adoption organisation Pets Across America warned that larger numbers of kittens were popping up in shelters across the US, which they attributed to longer summers.

3. How many cats are just too many cats? Well, a single pair of cats and their offspring could in theory produce a whopping total of 420,000 kittens in just seven years. The average litter size is three to five kittens, but double-digit litters are not unheard of.

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4. The average cat spends two thirds of every day sleeping. In other words, a nine-year-old cat has been awake for only three years of its life.

5. During the Spanish Inquisition, Pope Innocent VIII (1432–1492) condemned cats as evil and thousands of them were burned alive. The decision backfired though, as the widespread killing of cats resulted in an unforeseen explosion of the rat population, which, in turn, exacerbated the effects of the Black Death.

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9. Whilst cat owners should not hold their breath for a hit song from their cat any time soon, the truth is that cats have the ability to make over 100 different sounds. This stands in stark contrast to dogs, since they can only make about 10 different vocalisations.

10. Cats have 32 muscles that control their outer ears. Humans, in contrast, have only six.

Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules?

The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms.

No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice.

No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

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Average: 25 Good: 32 Very good: 46 Excellent: 56

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4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points 8 or more letters: 11 points

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION once, cent, centre, center, foxier, feel, feeler, fern, fixer, file, filer, filet, ferment, feet, free, fret, entree, enter, mere, exile, refs, reef, reefs, reel, rent, relent, relief, reliefs, neon, germ, glee, glen, life, lifer, life, liefer, leer, lent, tree, term, tern, telex

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nearly five years, with participants divided into three groups. One group ate a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra virgin olive oil. The second ate a Mediterranean diet with added nuts, and a third group ate a low-fat diet. The researchers found both groups who followed the Mediterranean diets decreased their obesity and blood sugar levels.

Sixty-four per cent of participants had metabolic syndrome at the start of the study with more than a quarter no longer showing symptoms of the condition after following the Mediterranean diet.

EATING a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil could help reverse symptoms which can lead to heart disease.

Whilst the Mediterranean diet has long since been praised for its healthy properties and benefits, a new study found people who followed a diet of fruit, vegetables, fish and wholegrains, with either added olive oil or nuts, reduced their obesity and blood glucose levels, which helps reduce heart disease.

Following a diet classed as ‘low fat’ did not have the same effect.

The Spanish researchers studied nearly 5,800 men and women aged 55 to 80 who were at risk of heart disease for

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ESIDENCIA ROJALES is a family-run residential and care home where family is at the heart of their ethos with everyone being treated like one big lovingly cared for family.

It opened in 1997 by now manager Inge Niessen’s father, aunt and Dutch business partner who had care homes in Holland and wanted to offer a sunshine break for the elderly or infirm.

Nestled in Rojales in a privileged location overlooking the La Marquesa golf course, Residencia Rojales is nothing like you would expect from a residential care home. Light and airy, it is impeccably clean and welcoming with all the amenities of a modern hotel combined with home comforts. There is a swimming pool, gym, on-site hair salon, physio room, library, movie room and computer room, and all residents get weekly sessions with physiotherapists as physical activity and occupational therapy is encouraged to promote the well-being of guests.

The catering team provide daily, fresh homemade meals with guests able to enjoy social time in the dining room or on one of the outside terraces.

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Alicante, Residencia Rojales has highly qualified staff and all nationalities are welcome with Spanish, English, German and Dutch being spoken. There is a fully professional medical team in attendance with the doctor offering regular weekly reviews.

Daily trips and excursions are arranged.

With 32 apartments, four of which are doubles, guests can live as independently as they wish in their own space with a lounge, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom areas and a terrace and wifi, but with the security and peace of mind of knowing that help is available 24 hours a day when needed, with personal alarms

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They are also open for shortterm guests and welcome regular residents who spend a few weeks or months at Residencia Rojales, ideal for carers who may wish for a week off but do not want to leave their relative alone.

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however able-bodied or infirm, the team will carry out a full assessment and medical checks to ensure that everyone has the right care. Inge said: “We welcome people to come and look around our facilities and see for themselves what we are about. Maybe someone doesn’t need any care but doesn’t want to live alone, or maybe this is the only way they can remain in Spain? We are like a family and offer everything you could want from assisted living.”

To arrange your visit, contact Inge now.

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By Russell Dougall and Sonja van Kommer registered Osteopaths (GOsC, UK) IF you have ever suffered with this symptom you will know how painful and incapacitating it can be but what you may not know is that osteopathic treatment could help.

Carpal tunnel syndrome causes pain, numbness, tingling and other symptoms in the hands, fingers and arms. During her stay in Spain, Carol felt the same sensations and knew what she was suffering from as her mother had also been diagnosed with carpel tunnel and had had an operation. Carol said: “I went to the doctor here in Spain who gave me painkillers and advised that I should seek medical help once back in the UK. It was only by chance that I read the advert for Osteopathic Healthcare and I gave them a call and asked if they could help.

Visiting the clinic in Pilar de la Horadada, Carol spoke with osteopath Russell Dougall. He took a case history and carried out a few checks and confirmed that she did have the syndrome, and he could offer her treatment: “He began to treat, firstly with gentle cranial osteopathy to my head, neck and following the nerves down my arm then into my affected hand. He

OSTEOPATHIC HEALTHCARE: Russell Dougall stated I would need three or four sessions and so I commenced treatment. On the second visit he again started on my neck then to the upper part of my arm, where the pain was most acute, ending with my hand and thumb.

“During the third treatment, he concentrated on my forearm and thumb. I then began to experience immense relief. For the first time the pain did not wake me in the night and the following morning my hand and thumb were immeasurably better.”

Carol concluded: “Following the final treatment I can honestly say that I am back to normal. I will now not be seeking medical help when I

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bladder removed. She was homesick and missing her baby twins, who were just weeks old. We chatted.

My journey – and I’m driving Well, I did more talking than her but she seriously AVING been needed cheering up! recently diagnosed Her mother was a lovely Erica has been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and in her column she is with breast cancer I woman from Granada, was now awaiting a date always up for eating the charting her journey from diagnosis and through treatment for surgery. A few weeks cakes that my visitors were had passed by and life to bring me and indeed seemed to carry on as secretary as I wanted to week?” Well, if ever there the interpreter services to cook for me. All my any biscuits that might be normal. I played sport, find out when my were a case for if you offered at the hospital. I English students were going spare. In fact, I went to the beach, ferried operation was scheduled don’t ask you don’t get, was visited to check I was outstanding. couldn’t have wished for a fully aware of what was my children from place to for. this was it!

Endless prayers were better room-mate. She place… business as usual.

She took the happening. I did not need being said, candles were was quiet and shy but she She asked me my name I have to say that the and said: “Ah yes, Erica, opportunity to examine this service being a being lit and Holy Water soon got used to me waiting became onerous. you’ve got me… how me and patiently Spanish speaker but can was being bought. ambling around with my So, on the advice of an about Friday morning next answered all my imagine this would be of Whether you are religious nightie half undone and at oncologist friend I went questions. I came away great comfort to someone or not, every positive times part of my rear knocking on doors at the feeling elated. I now had a who does not speak the thought and act is a showing. Covering up hospital to see if I could massive boost. date, yet to be officially language. one’s backside speed up the process or at The ensuing week was a Remember to confirmed, but at least I didn’t seem to Remember be a priority to least get an operation help could plan for my blizzard of phones calls accept to accept date. Being a single, hospital stay. and planning, cleaning the and let people me! working mother with two For those of house, filling up heavy gas in. Then there Then the help and let children, I had quite a lot you who bottles (no lifting after the was my family nurse people in descended to of organising to do. don’t speak operation), doing a super spread across I fronted up at the Spanish, use shop, my freezer was the world and my put my drip in, hospital and knocked on a crammed full. Neighbours friends in England. check I didn’t have Erica and door that read ‘Secretary and dear friends were They know who they are, any nail polish on and to Ollie to Surgeons’… seemed mobilised, like a military the best, kindest and most give me an idea of my like a good place to start. operation time and how Torremoya operation. People were outstanding people.

Little did I know that the getting ready to take my Instead of feeling things ran in the hospital. I children to and from despair or sadness I just was a little concerned by woman sifting through school and to their felt papers within would overwhelmingly the appearance of my activities. Every granny, fortunate and loved. actually be my surgeon. I nurse, who was a very aunt and friend in the asked her if it would be On September 18, I short individual, totally Malaga area was offering went to the hospital boss-eyed and talking to possible to speak to the accompanied by someone himself. very special to me and I did cross myself and waited to be called to go prayed he’d find my vein up to my room. I didn’t first time. You should not have long to wait. My judge a book by its cover; name was bellowed out he was a pro and I hardly over the loudspeaker. I felt a thing. Then my was given my room temperature was taken, as VICTORIA’S SECRET models number and up I went. was my blood pressure and Candice Swanepoel and and Lily I knocked on the door smart compression or antiAldridge swapped their lingerie and found that I was deep vein thrombosis and angel wings for t-shirts as sharing with a shy girl. I socks were handed to me they joined up with Chrissy Teigan said hello and went over to to put on before my and fashion designer Michael Kors my bed and unpacked my operation. A bit of light to help highlight the Watch stuff. Once installed, I supper, a consommé and Hunger Stop campaign. twitched the curtain then a shot in the arm to The simple, grey t-shirts with dividing us and asked if ensure my blood didn’t the words ‘Watch Hunger Stop’ are she felt up to a chat. I clot, and then off to sleep. available for free at selected found out that she was Tomorrow was going to Michael Kors shops and the waiting to have her gall- be a big day. legendary designer has pledged to donate 100 meals for every ‘selfie’ taken by the wearer and uploaded with the hashtag #WatchHungerStop.

Celebrities including Halle Berry, CAMPAIGN: Take a selfie in the t-shirt and help feed the hungry.

Amber Le Bon and Rachel Roy have already posted their own ‘selfies’ in the charity t-shirt as In his fight to end world hunger Programme. Closing on October they get on board with the Kors has also created 100 watches 31 is a competition organised by campaign. For every social media in silver, gold and a limited edition Kors that will see the winner and a snap posted in the shirt, Kors will rose gold with money for each friend visit a school meals donate 100 meals to children in watch sold going towards the programme in person. See need.

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tempting dishes: chicken breast with noodles, gammon with egg and pineapple, meatballs, beef goulash, grilled hake, pork chops as well as, of course a selection of La Piazza’s premier pizzas and pasta dishes.

For the impressive, credit crunching price of just €10, the meal also includes a soft drink, beer or wine and a dessert.

Unsurprisingly, the menu del dia, served from 12.30-4pm, is popular amongst regulars and holidaymakers with the pizzas especially becoming a firm favourite. La Piazza offers fresh, home-cooked pizzas which are made by their international team of chefs from Italian flour for that authentic taste.

La Piazza first opened at Centro Comercial La Fuente five years ago and was a personal passion for owner Josef Juhasz, who had been looking for a good pizzeria since he moved to Spain from Austria with his wife and children in 1998. After finding just the one in Torrevieja he decided to set up his own.

The family are no strangers to the restaurant trade; his wife Susanne worked in the industry in Austria and they set up the first Austrian/Hungarian restaurant in Villamartin Plaza.

That business is now rented out as Josef and Susanne, along with sons Dominic and Daniel, concentrate on La Piazza I and now La Piazza II, which opened three years ago on the top floor of the Punta Prima commercial centre.

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The large, spacious and modern design of La Piazza make them welcoming

eateries, well-suited to private dining or large gatherings. A takeaway service is also available.

“We pride ourselves on our homemade and fresh

food at good prices,” said Josef, adding: “We want to offer 100 per cent quality and 100 per cent service.”

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Ripple the weather dog stole the show WEATHERMAN Mike Sobrel had a soggy start to his weather forecast during his regular spot on Canada’s Global Edmunton News this week, as 18-month-old playful part-mastiff Ripple stole the show.

As a self-acclaimed dog-lover, Sobrel was happy to participate in a promotion for the Edmunton Humane society and kindly agreed to include young Ripple in the forecast in order to get him out of the homeless dog shelter and find the pup a new loving home.

Ripple however had other ideas, which included chewing through his lead, jumping on the

presenter and trying to pull him off screen which was a big distraction for both Sobrel and the viewers!

The pair have been featured on Good Morning America and currently have over 1 million views on YouTube, which means Ripple is definitely one popular pooch.

Behaviour problems in dogs

THE biggest reason for pet euthanasia is dog behaviour. Is it incurable disease? Injury? The truth is more companion animals are euthanised for behaviour problems than for any other reason. Some animals are euthanised as they are aggressive and dangerous, but many are euthanised for behaviour problems that could have been avoided.

My main goal is to raise awareness among dog owners in order to prevent behaviour problems.

One of the biggest problems I see is that people underestimate how much time caring for a dog requires. Many dogs do not have all of their needs met, and many are PREVENT PROBLEMS: Enrol in a training class.

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under-exercised. Unfortunately, since crate training became popular, the crate has sometimes been used as a place to stow the dog rather than being used as the housebreaking tool it was meant to be. Many dogs spend far too much time in their crates.

Another problem people have with dogs is a basic lack of manners.

Because they have not been taught manners, many dogs engage in undesirable activities, such as jumping up on people and not coming when called. When people take the time to educate themselves about the needs of their pet, behaviour issues

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By Lamia Walker of HousesitMatch MANY Northern Europeans dream of retiring somewhere warm, a favourite holiday destination perhaps.

Spain has become the adopted home to many such retirees, and their pets! With any house move it can take months to settle in, acclimatising to new surroundings.

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sensitive to changes in climate, new smells and surroundings. John and Beth brought their two Spaniels from Wales when they emigrated in 2013.

It was a long road journey, yet the dogs did well. An unexpected call from home shortly after settling into their new neighbourhood in Alicante, told them that Beth’s mother was ill and they were needed back home.

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such as these can be prevented.

Unfortunately, owners often assume the dog should somehow be aware of basic rules of behaviour without ever having been taught.

If bad behaviour continues for an extended period of time, pet owners sometimes attribute very human characteristics to the dog, as if the pet is engaging in the unwanted activity on purpose. However, their pet is not defecating in the house or digging up the garden in order to exact some sort of retribution.

One of the best ways to avoid behaviour problems before they start is to enrol in a dog training class early, ideally when the dog is a young puppy. These classes not only teach the dog but most important teach you many things you are not aware of.

If you have a dog that has a behaviour problem or you would like to enrol your pet in a training class, contact your local veterinarian and ask about dog training clubs.

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Autumn is tree planting time

Dick Handscombe

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

NOVEMBER is a good month for planting most trees. The reasons for planting now are as follows: • The weather is cooler • The soil is hopefully easier to dig after autumn rains • For the same reason one can knock support posts in to a good depth • Deciduous trees have lost their leaves and the sap has run down

REWARDING: Home-grown fruit from your own tree.

• Citrus trees are sprouting after slow growth during the hot summer months • Evergreens are less

likely to dry out and die back • Roots will start to grow and spread quicker than spring planted ones.

Selecting trees Look out for trees with a good rootball.

Also look for a good basic 360 degree

framework of branches.

There may only be four at this stage but you don’t want them all leaning one way; this can result in a lopsided mature tree. Finally, buy a tree with a trunk that looks in balance to the embryo head of branches. Avoid trees that show signs of damage or that have not been weeded or watered for weeks. Watch out for split bark that could allow beetles and fungi to enter.

How to plant If you have rich loamy soil, dig a hole as deep and wide as the rootball of the tree. Fill the hole with water and let it drain away. Clean out any soil that has fallen to the bottom of the hole and then slide the rootball carefully into the hole.

Now knock in a stake two thirds the height of the trunk and secure the tree with a non-rubbing tie. A piece of wire threaded through a length of rubber tubing is ideal.

If you have a poor, heavy clay or light sandy soil, dig a hole two or three times the depth and width of the

rootball. Fill the hole with water and let it drain.

Then line the bottom of the hole with wellrotted compost or a 1:3 mix of well-rotted manure and soil, firming the infill as you go. Fill until the rootball sits in the hole with the top earth at the level of the surrounding soil. This is especially important if you have purchased a grafted tree.

Knock in a stake and then place the tree in the hole and secure to the post so that it is supported while you infill the hole. Infill the hole with the same material used to line the base.

Firm layer by layer until the soil is just above the surrounding soil to allow for the inevitable sinking after watering in the tree.

In both cases it helps trees to survive first and second year drought periods if you mix some TerraCottem into the soil at the bottom of the hole.

After planting give all new trees a good soaking so that moisture seeps down to the bottom of the rootball.

A forthcoming talk Dick is giving a talk to the Costa Blanca Gardeners’ Circle at 2.30pm on Wednesday, November 5, at the La Senieta conference building next to the big roundabout and big car park at the entry to Moraira. The title is ‘Getting the most from your Christmas garden’.

All are welcome to attend.

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ANDALUCIAN HOUSES: A good August for sales.

Andalucia has most home sales THE Andalucia region saw the highest amount of house sales in the country during August.

A total of 4,765 transactions took place, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics, more than 1,000 more than second-placed Catalonia.

However, housing sales in the country were down by 1.1 per cent in August

compared with the same month last year, the first year-on-year decline registered following five months of growth.

There was a total of 23,525 property transactions registered in Spain.

Although the number of sales of new homes in Spain was down in August, there was a 15.2 per cent rise in the number of sales of second-hand houses.

MORTGAGE financing will be the topic at the forefront of this autumn’s Madrid International Real Estate Exhibition (SIMA). And according to organisers, this year’s event has seen an unusually high number of people register to attend.

Between October 24 and 26, the SIMA Expo – held at the Feria de Madrid – will attract a large number of potential buyers of

Spanish property, ranging from first-time buyers and holidayhome seekers to those looking to buy for investment purposes.

Due to the general feeling and corresponding statistics that the property market is indeed stabilising, mortgage financing and its availability is a topic very much to the fore.

With mortgage lending by banks back on the table for many

prospective buyers, the sector can hopefully expect a rise in sales.

So far more than 50 companies – including Bankinter and ING Direct – have registered to participate in SIMA 2014 and this figure is expected to rise. For more details, see www.simaexpo.com.

The first two days of the exhibition will be from 11am to 8pm and the third day will finish early at 3pm.

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House prices rise by 4.1 per cent in Q3 HOUSE prices in Spain rose by 4.1 per cent during the third quarter of this year. The price per square metre of housing in Spain – both new and second-hand – now stands at €1,309, up compared with the same period last year.

The positive percentage of 4.1 represents the first increase for seven years, since a 2.7 per cent rise in Q3 2007.

According to a report by Sociedad de Tasacion, Andalucia was one of the regions to register the highest home price increases in Spain. The report further states that the property sector is expected to maintain stability in the coming month as a result of the slowdown in falling prices since 2008.

The rise in prices during the third quarter of 2014 “coincides with good data

on unemployment and mortgage lending” states the report.

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DURING the third quarter of 2014, Spain registered an average price of second-hand housing of €1,647 per square metre, 0.5 per cent less than in the previous quarter, giving the lowest fall recorded since the beginning of 2010, property portal fotocasa.es reported.

The quarterly decline during the second quarter was -3.3 per cent. Following a run of 28 quarters of declines, they are now easing.

Beatriz Toribio, head of research for fotocasa.es explained that price declines for Spanish property are slowing, which makes homeowners reluctant to lower the asking-

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SECOND-HAND PROPERTY: Sales are slowly improving. price for their property.

However, she insists that the changes have not yet ended as prices

continue to decline but at a slower rate.

Regional differences are apparent, with some

large cities seeing prices rise this year.

Year-on-year for the month of September

second-hand house prices fell 6.5 per cent which is reported to be one of the ‘softest’

adjustments of the last five years.

Since resale price declines peaked in April of 2007, the average accumulated decline is 44.2 per cent, with La Rioja, Navarra and Aragon registering higher drops.

Meanwhile, reports indicate that prices have fallen in 10 regions, especially Navarra (-5.2 per cent), Andalucia (-1.3 per cent) and Cantabria (-1.2 per cent) while prices have risen in six regions, led

by Cataluña (+3.2 per cent) and the Balearic Islands (+3 per cent). In Extremadura, prices have not changed compared to the previous quarter.

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ROUNDABOUT CHARITY SHOP. We are now into summer and very soon we will be feeling the heat! It is time therefore for another visit to the shop where you might find a bargain or two.

Choose from the clothing selection, jewellery, household goods, books or bric a brac. There is usually something there for everyone —but not always. Charitable donations have recently been made to The Alzheimers Centre, Cancer Research and The Amigos Ambulance Service. We still need your help with donations etc. Please keep them coming in! During July and August the shop will only be open Wednesday to Saturday from 09.30 until 13.00.

We are situated on Avenida Del Furs close to the Fountain Roundabout and immediate left by Don Colchon bed shop. (93325) THE SPIRITUALIST CHURCH OF QUESADA, meets at new premises, Hamiltons Bakehouse, Calle Vicente 62, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar. Sunday Service at 11.30am. A Tuesday evening of Mediumship at 7.30pm and every Thursday there is an opportunity to develop your skills at the Open Circle at 7.30pm. Spiritual Healing is available Sunday and Tuesday. Contact Wendy on 965 323 028.

(95454) THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION, Torrevieja Branch, meet at 17.00 on the first Wednesday of each month at the Restaurante El Paraiso, Urb. Jardin del Mar 3 (behind Carrefour), Torrevieja. Contact Mike Wright, Chairman 966 722 895 or Margaret Forshaw, Secretary 966 921 996. (95455)

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La Marina Helpdesk Calle Madrid 5 (Tel: 673 109 096).

Our offices are open Monday to Friday 10am -1.30pm and the Helpdesk at La Marina is open every Friday 10 am 1.30 pm. We are online at www.helpvegabaja.com or email office@helpvegabaja .com Remember we also have a 24 hour Emergency help-line on 966 723 733 (95456) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Orihuela Costa - covering from Punta Prima to San Javier. The branch meets at Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras on 3rd Thursday of each month at 19.00 19.30pm. More info can be found on branch website www.orihuelacostarbl.co.uk.

(95457) THE BAKER FOUNDATION for SPIRITUAL AWARENESS. 16 Nicolas De Bussi Ave, Playa Flamenca. Sunday Service every week 11am to 12 noon, everyone welcome. For further details please phone/fax 966 760 665 (95458) THE PHILIP SCOTT LODGE No 10671 of the RAOB meets every Friday in the Bar Catorce, Benijofar. Please call the secretary, Colin Bird on 693 287 614 for further information. (95459) CHARITY BOOK STALL PEGO THURSDAY MARKET. Selection of over 500 books, all proceeds given to the elderly/disabled of Pego and local Animal Rescue. More stock always required please contact Chrissie 965 977 228/617 647 395 (95460) THE ANGLICAN CHURCH, La Fustera. For more info: contact Frank Bentley on 966 495 188 (95461)

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guest speakers with relevant knowledge or experience are very welcome. (95473) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meets 1st Monday of every month (except July and August) at Bar Sioux , Avda Escandinavia GA at 7pm for 7.30pm prompt. For further info contact Brian, Branch Secretary on 639 917 971 / email secretarybr3606@ gmail.com (95474) CAMPELLO CONTRA CANCER in conjunction with AECC Association Español Contra Cancer has opened a charity shop at C/Virgen de los Desamparados No 13 (next door to Mas y mas) El Campello. The shop is open Mon-Fri 10 - 2pm and is run by unpaid volunteers and all monies raised goes to the AECC. We urgently need donations of clothes, books, large and small furniture etc, and we will arrange collection of large items. We need volunteers to help out in the shop and also clothes rails, shelves etc. for display. Please support your local Cancer charity and if you wish to obtain literature or simply talk to someone. Please stop by at the shop. Contact Mina or Trisha. Tel 650 071 278 or 610 921 413 e-mail aecc_campello@hotmail.com (95475) International Christian Assembly Calle Pilar de Horadada 5, Torrevieja Evangelical non-denominational Sunday services 11am Children’s church 11am House groups in Torrevieja, Los Balcones, San Javier Ladies meeting Thursdays 11am. Pastor, Rafael Restrepo All nationalities welcome 966 799 273 / 660 127 276.

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WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726)

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For further information contact Marilyn 966 762 262 (230285)

ELECTRICIAN MR FIXIT. For all your electrical, plumbing, general & appliance & boiler repairs. No call out charge. 698 320 434 (224763)

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Buildings and contents cover from just 82 euros per year and cars from 120 euros. Tel 966 787 123 / 622 275 561 / 686 116 297 / email info@sosinsurancein spain.com (229108)

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PET CHARITIES EASYHORSE CARE RESCUE CENTRE We aim to rescue HORSES. If you would like to DONATE please call 965 967 033 or sales@easyhorsecare .net www.easyhorsecare.net or call Sue 652 021 980 (95706) SPAMA GANDIA SHELTER. Dog and cat rescue registered charity, La Safor area. 500 animals awaiting re-homing.

Shelter open 7 days a week 12noon - 2.00pm & 3.30pm 7.00pm. (Spanish speaking staff) or phone Gail 962 896 118. Visit our website for directions. www.spama.org and view our new blog at www.spama-safor.blog.com.es PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THEM (95707) P.E.P.A. VOLUNTEERS & FOSTER HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED. By fostering an abandoned dog, or spending a few hours each week on our telephone helpline, you could help save the lives of many animals. Please call: 650 304 746. For more information browse our website: www.pepaspain.com EURO WEEKLY NEWS CLASSIFAX AGENT (95708) GATAMI ORGANISATION, to help kittens and cats, looking for good homes, also spaying wild cats in the community.

Kittens require adoption, fully vaccinated, de-wormed, defleed. We also need volunteers to help Car boot sale in Polop on Sundays Tel Anna: 966 806 976 / 654 729 977 (95709)

METAL WORKS, gates, rejas offer: from 50€, buy 3 get 1 free. NOT including installa tion. 638 449 944 (223566)

WE BUY, Sell, Store, Remove all types of Mobile Homes. We pay CASH and cover all of Spain. More details call Suzi Caley 616 250 727 / 951 063 059 or email suzicaley@gmail .com (228718)

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POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE Repairs, Spares and Leak Testing. Call 965 725 565 / 676 945 360 www.pooltechspain.com (227500)

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DEES Kennels and Cattery, Dolores. Small, friendly, dedicated. Call 965 996 807 for a visit. (229874)

THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.thedog mover.com (220443)

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Spain/UK Budget prices. Last minute jobs undertaken. www.spanishmoves.net. Pet transport also arranged in our air conditioned pet/people carriers. Telephone UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537 (223645)

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Book your Christmas car hire early to avoid high prices or even no availability!

IT’S never too early to plan the perfect Christmas. The reasons are countless, taking into consideration the many details you need to take care of in a dynamic season when prices tend to blow up.

Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year when many expats, not only from Spain, but also from Cyprus, France and Portugal, are planning precious moments with their family and friends.

As many of you will return to the UK, and want to rent a car, we need to remember that car hire services are caught up, too, in the hustle and bustle of the holidays.

Indigo Car Hire, a British company specialising in UK car rental, which has been servicing expats in Spain for the past 12 years, provides a few tips for saving money on

TEAM OF EXPERTS: Indigo Car Hire staff are there to help you get the best deal. services and facilities.”

Christmas Car Hire with a Debit Card; Christmas Car Hire for Young and Senior Drivers; and Low Deposit Christmas Car Hire, are just a few of the deals specifically tailored to all of your needs by Indigo Car Hire.

Christmas car hire.

• Keep in mind the three main reasons why car hire prices change: availability, seasonality and the proximity to the start of the rental date.

• The proximity to the start of the rental date is probably one of the most important tips. If you leave this to the last minute not only might you get highly increased

prices but also the unpleasant surprise of no availability.

Another great tip from the car hire experts in the UK, is to look for alternative car hire venues rather than the big UK airports. Hiring a car from such a location can make a huge saving on the cost of the car hire Matt Carter,

Reservations Manager at Indigo Car Hire, added his view: “The most important advice we can give those who wish to hire a car during the festive period is to ‘Book Early!’.

“Not only do we have some fantastic festive deals for you but it also means you will not be left without a vehicle at a time when you may need

it most.

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BMW Motorrad special editions BMW Motorrad has presented its two new special-edition maxi scooters, the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT. Focusing the spotlight on its sporty and dynamic character is the highly responsive C 600 Sport special edition featuring special Racing blue metallic matt/Sapphire black metallic paintwork

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along with a sports seat and Akrapovic silencer.

The C 650 GT special edition, meanwhile, accentuates its elegance and touring prowess through the special paint finish Ebony metallic/ Monolith metallic matt.

The equipment accom panying this special edition comprises the Highline package made up of an LED daytime running light, seat heating for rider and passenger, heated grips and the RDC tyre pressure monitoring system.

These two new maxi scooters replace the previous special-edition models and will be available from spring 2015.

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Some record scoring from Sergio, Saints and Messi Tony Matthews

International Sports A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains.

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COMING UP On Saturday, we have Liverpool-Hull, SpursNewcastle, SunderlandArsenal and West HamManchester City plus Leeds-Wolves, Middlesbrough-Watford and Sheffield WednesdayNorwich (Championship), PNE-Fleetwood (FL1) and Southend-Bury (FL2) while here, we have El Clasico on Saturday evening live on Sky when Real Madrid play Barcelona for whom Luis Suarez will make his debut.

On Sunday, John Terry will surpass Frank Lampard’s record of 429 Premiership appearances for Chelsea when he plays at Manchester United.

Terry has also captained the Blues 500 times.

On Tuesday, in the Champions League, Manchester City played CSKA behind closed doors in Moscow and Chelsea met Sporting Lisbon while last night Liverpool entertained Real Madrid.

This evening it’s CelticAstra, Lille-Everton and Spurs-Asteras in the

Europa League.

SOCCER ROUND UP Last weekend, Sergio Aguero became Manchester City’s record Premiership scorer with 61 goals by bagging all four in his side’s 4-1 win over Tottenham who had Fazio red-carded. Referee Jon Moss awarded four penalties (three to City) the first time a PL game has contained four spotkicks since the Bradford City-Derby 4-4 draw in 2000. The League record is five penalties, in the Crystal Palace-Brighton in 1989. Aguero, who could have scored seven, has netted nine times in six games against Spurs, and the last seven fixtures involving these clubs have produced 35 goals.

Southampton’s 8-0 win over Sunderland was their biggest in top flight football and their best since whipping Wolves 9-3 in Division 2 in

1965, while for the Black Cats it was their joint heaviest League defeat ever.

Chelsea, PL leaders by five points, won 2-1 at Crystal Palace (both teams finished with 10 men); Arsenal were held 2-2 by Hull; Newcastle won for the first time, 1-0 against Leicester; Everton beat Villa 3-0, West Ham defeated Burnley 3-1, Liverpool (with two own-goals) edged QPR 3-2 and Stoke pipped Swansea 2-1.

WBA played Manchester United on Monday.

The Championship’s top club,

JOHN TERRY: Has captained the Blues 500 times.

Monte go down to Racing THE local derby between CD Montesinos and Racing San Miguel always delivers talking points and heated debates, but this encounter was a one-sided affair without any contention. Monte were outplayed, outpaced and out-of-sorts in front of a crowd of 417 as they went 03 down to their bitter, but friendly rivals.

It started promisingly for Monte as Vaz was taken down in the box after three minutes, but duly missed from the spot to the delight of the travelling supporters. Following good play from both sides, the game changer came in

the 25th minute when Monte’s Carlos was red-carded for a head-butt. On the stroke of half-time Racing went ahead after a Monte defensive error.

The second half saw Racing mostly defend and hit on the counter attack and it was another defensive howler that saw the visitors increase their lead to two.

Racing made it three in the 76th minute giving Monte keeper Lopez no chance following a good move.

Monte’s next game is against Benijofar on October 26. For more information see www.cdmontesinos.com.

Watford, won 3-0 at Sheffield Wednesday as Charlton, Norwich and Nottingham Forest all lost.

Surprise packet Hamilton Academical beat Aberdeen 3-0 to remain the top of the SPL; Celtic whipped Ross County 5-0, while Rangers crushed Raith 6-1 in the SLC. Lionel Messi scored his 250th La Liga goal for Barcelona in their 3-0 win over Eibar. He’s now one behind Bilbao’s Telmo Zarra’s record of 251 (1945-56).

England qualified for next year’s Euro U21 Championships in the Czech Republic with a 4-2 aggregate win over Croatia.

Daniel Sturridge (calf) could miss England’s next two Euro 2016 qualifiers.

Twelve players were sent off and 16 booked in the

Argentine League game between Deportivo Roco and Cipoletti.

Check YouTube, it’s amazing!

Sadly, defender Pontus Segerstrom (33) of Swedish club, Brommapojkarna, has died from a brain tumour.

Norway’s Martin Odegaard (aged 15) became the youngest player in European Championship history by debuting against Bulgaria last week.

Ten-man PSG, who had Edson Cavanni dismissed for a gun gesture, beat 9man Lens 3-1 in France.

SHORTS Britain’s richest horse race, Ascot’s Champions Stakes, with £1m (€1.25m) in prize money, was won by Frankel’s full-brother Noble Mission at 7-1, ridden by James Doyle and trained by Lady Cecil.

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Cooking up a storm CURRY Queen Nilam Wright is riding high after triumphing in Shoestring Group’s first pursuit race.

Four boats took part in the 90-minute race in the Mar Menor from Los Najeros around Sardine Island and back. Nilam has notched up a first for the group by being the first female winner of The Shoestring Challenge Trophy.

The boats were started at staggered intervals calculated by handicap, with the slowest away first and the fastest last. First over the finish line with a time of one hour and 29 minutes was UNO with Nilam at the helm, backed by her crew ‘Little John’ Down and Kath Roper.

The Shoestring Group is a dinghy sailing group in the Sailing Association Mar Menor. www.sailingmarmenor.com

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Valentino Rossi Valentino Rossi won Sunday’s Australian MotoGP. Jorge Lorenzo was second with GB’s Bradley Smith third. World champion Marc Marquez crashed out when leading. The bikes and riders are in Malaysia this weekend.

Costa Blanca’s best guide to local sport

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Torrevieja swimming well ON Saturday the 2014/ 2015 swimming season for children kicked off with the ‘XV Trophy Villa de Petrer’ at the Municipal Pool San Fernando, Petrer. Nine of the region’s clubs entered a total of 362 swimmers in the event.

Races varied from 50m Freestyle up to 400m Individual Medleys for all the age groups from Benjamin to Absoluto.

Club Natacion Torrevieja

LITTLE SWIMMERS: The swim team at San Fernando municipal pool in Petrer. entered 21 swimmers in different races and two of the girls won medals in their events: Zoe Connolly in her Infantil 100m Backstroke with a time of 1:13:47, and Vicky Pigneur in the Alevin 100m Butterfly with a time of 1:28:28.

Other club members had some good swims with new personal bests. Jacob Ruiz

knocked four seconds off his 100m freestyle time, Yuriy Lymar knocked two seconds off his 100m Freestyle and Alexandra Amat shaved two seconds off her 100m Freestyle.

Nikita Mikhaylov improved by four seconds in his 100m Breaststroke and Amy Connolly by six seconds in her 100m

Backstroke. The biggest challenge came to new club member Vilja Therese Bilstad who competed in her first competition in Spain in a 100m freestyle.

For information contact Rosa - 665 454 126, President Felipe on 609 418 776 or Vicki 669 637 015 or by e-mail on info@club nataciontorrevieja.com.