Euro Weekly News - Mallorca 19 - 25 March 2020 Issue 1811

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AMONGST the doom a n d g l o o m o f re c e n t events, Euro Weekly would like to communicate a message of hope, compassion, a n d s o l i d a r i t y. We must let go of our individualism by remembering the importance and meaning of community.

A pandemic virus cannot be beaten on the individual level. We must act together to ensure that we can all enjoy a brighter future.

The healthiest and strongest members of our community can be a liability to the most vulnerable groups.

Hence, the importance of respecting the rules

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STRONGER TOGETHER and regulations in place. Now isn’t the time to mourn your afternoon pint at the pub or year n for your time at the beach.

Now is a time to think; about the elderly, the medical staff who sacrifice their time and health, people with chronic illnesses,

THE Balearic Islands have blocked the entry and departure of people with just a few exceptions and closed airports and ports in a bid to try and contain the spread of the coronavirus crisis.

Balearic Island government President Francina Armengol announced the drastic move of imposing “maximum restriction” on Tuesday following a telematic meeting with the management of the region’s ports and airports. By then the islands had registered 92 coronavirus cases.

Armengol explained the measures affect all private national and international flights and maritime transport, apart from the transport of goods. This means that commercial flights, air taxis and private jets cannot operate in and out of the islands, with just a handful of exceptions on national routes.

Only one flight a day per company from

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia to Palma and one from Barcelona and Madrid to Menorca and Ibiza is permitted.

There will also be a flight per day per company in each direction between Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca. These flights cannot be full, but must fly at a third of capacity in order to allow for a safe distance between passengers.

The disembarkation of boat passengers from regular ships, pleasure boats, private and rented, is also blocked. Only the drivers of lorries carrying goods are allowed to disembark.

Balearic residents are permitted to return to the islands and tourists are allowed to leave.

As of Tuesday there were some 25,000 tourists left on the islands. Armengol said the plan was to organise an organised repatriation.

Other exceptions are cases of urgent medical treatment and workers in essential services.

The Transport Ministry order also allows the Balearic Government to carry out health controls on travellers at ports and airports, and which everyone arriving from the exterior has to go through. In addition, passengers on the few planes and ships which are allowed to function have to fill out a Balearic Public Healthy Directorate General questionnaire which will be used for screening purposes by health professionals.

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Outburst of hope RESIDENTS of Spain have been showing their resilience amid national coronavirus emergency lockdown by expressing their gratitude for the hard work of health workers, currently battling the pandemic by applauding and cheering from their balconies.

These acts of appreciation are being carried out at 8pm or 9pm depending on the area. This nationwide event is being coordinated through social media and it will continue to happen every evening until the lockdown is over.

This simple act of gratitude has quickly turned into a ray of hope amongst residents nationally and inspired those facing lockdown abroad.

Spain will continue to stand behind its health workers following the challenging times ahead.

State of Alarm arrest A 48-YEAR-OLD man in Palma became the first person in the Balearic Islands to be arrested for violating the state of alarm restrictions.

Police came across him sitting on a bench in the city’s Plaza de Sa Feixina on Tuesday morning. They asked him several times to leave and go back home, but he refused, reportedly telling the officers he would do what he felt like.

The police subsequently detained him on a charge of serious disobedience.

On the same day, National and Local Police reported a further 30 people in Palma and seven in Manacor for being out on the street without a justifiable reason and ignoring police instructions.

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Health centre plan THE Balearic Island Government’s Health and Consumer department has reorganised medical centres into two circuits, respiratory and general, due to the coronavirus situation, Mallorca Primary Attention general director Miquel Caldentey has announced.

Speaking to press on Monday, Caldentey remarked that it was a “complicated day for patients due to the new organisation.”

He explained that before people go to health centres they should call first to find out whether they should go to respiratory or general.

“Normally an appointment is requested by internet or in person at the health centre with the doctor, paediatrician, midwife… but

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EXPLANATION: Caldentey stressed the need to protect health centre medical and nonmedical staff. this way of proceeding has been blocked,” he explained.

Caldentey stressed all health centres are open, but that that “some basic units have been closed to be able to guarantee these new circuits.”

Explaining the deci-

sion to create the two circuits, he said the first reason was the need to “guarantee the protection of health and nonhealth professionals in the health centres.”

He stressed that people should only call when it was really necessary “to not block the

phone,” and the importance of people staying at home.

He also called on the public not to go to hospital emergency departments unless it is really necessary, and said it should be on the basis of a primary attention service evaluation.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS THE Coronaviruses are viruses which circulate between animals but can also affect humans.

The newest strain of Coronavirus was identified in China at the end of 2019 and has never been witnessed in humans before.

The most common symptoms of this illness (COVID-19) are: ⁃ Fever ⁃ Cough ⁃ Shortness of breath

CORONAVIRUS HOTLINE:

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Ways to protect ourselves from the virus ⁃ Wash your hands with frequency ⁃ Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth ⁃ When coughing, cover your mouth with a disposable tissue or cough into your forearm or into your flexed elbow ⁃ If you have respiratory symptoms avoid close contact with others

If you yourself have recently been in a high-risk area, or come into contact with someone who has, and you exhibit the relevant symptoms…

Do not go directly to the hospital or health centre. Instead contact Salud Responde via the Coronavirus hotline.

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SPAIN’S 15-day official state of alert due to the major coronavirus crisis means the government has imposed extraordinary restrictions countrywide on movement and daily life to protect public health and safety, contain the spread of Covid-19 and to reinforce the public health system.

• Staying at home and exceptions

Everyone is expected to stay inside their homes unless they have a valid reason for going out. People are allowed to circulate on public streets to buy food, pharmaceuticals and essential goods, for assistance at medical centres and to get to and from their workplace.

The circulation of private vehicles for the above and to fill up at service stations is allowed.

Activities have to be carried out individually, with the exception of accompanying people with a disability or for another justifiable reason.

• Education

All public and private schools, universities and education centres have been closed, but online educational activities or distance learning continue where possible.

• Open and shut

All businesses have had to close with the exception of those selling food and drink and essential items, pharmaceuticals, medication, and hygiene products, the press, vehicle fuel, technological and telecommunications equipment, animal food, and launderettes.

The doors are closed to all museums, libraries, monuments, entertainment venues, sports facilities and leisure outlets.

• Civil and religious ceremonies

Any civil or religious ceremony has to be in accordance with the measures on avoiding gatherings of people, and with the guarantee, people are at least one-metre apart from each other.

• Public transport

Public transport is still running to enable people to get to work if they have to and to access basic services. Operators are required to take measures to ensure passengers are well separated and to clean vehicles daily in accordance with Health Ministry recommendations.

• Enforcement and fines

Law enforcement and State Security forces are ensuring compliance with extraordinary restrictions. People who do not obey the rules could face fines of up to €600,000 or even a one-year prison sentence in the most serious of cases.

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TRAVEL ADVICE UPDATE THE FCO has updated its Travel Advice to state that from Tuesday March 17 until the end of the State of Alarm, Spain is closing its borders to those who wish to enter the country, with some exceptions. The land borders remain open for those leaving Spain.

At present, air and maritime borders will remain open following the restrictions put in place by the Spanish government in response to the outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19). For more information visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain.

On March 14, the Spanish government introduced a State of Alarm, which imposes significant restrictions on movement throughout Spain in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Transport services will be operating at reduced levels. Public gatherings are banned, most shops, many businesses and all schools and universities are closed, and residents have been instructed to remain at home as much as possible.

There are limited, specific exceptions to the requirement to remain at home, in particular

in order to buy food or other essential items, to return home to the primary residence, to go to work if unable to work from home and to carry out caring or similar duties.

We keep our travel advice under constant review and recommend that British nationals sign up for alerts, so they know when it has been updated. Anyone with upcoming journeys planned, should check with their airlines and tour operators for the latest information.

British Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, recorded a video message for explaining the implications of the State of Alarm and showing his appreciation by saying “A big thank you to the Spanish authorities, in particular the healthcare professionals, for all the great work they are doing to help keep everyone in Spain - of all nationalities - safe, in circumstances that are very challenging indeed.” You can view the video at www.facebook.com/BritsInSpain/videos/266 0845330824956

These details are correct at the time of going to press.

For more information on coronavirus, please follow the advice of the Spanish government www.mscbs.gob.es/ and UK government www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus.

Urgent measures A NUMBER of urgent measures have been adopted by the Spanish government in a bid to protect the public after coronavirus plunged the country into an official ‘state of alarm.’

The moves are aimed at preventing the spread of the virus, maintaining social protection for employees and the self-employed and ensuring the supply and best distribution of medicines and health products.

As such, workers who are infected with COVID-19 or forced into periods of isolation for their own protection, will be eligible for temporary incapacity benefit.

The European Council held an extraordinary meeting on March 10, during which Heads of States identified four priorities.

Firstly, to limit the spread of the virus. Members reiterated ‘as a maximum priority’ the health of citizens must be protected, and that all actions be based on scientific and health authority recommendations, with proportionate measures.

Secondly, the consistent

supply of medication. It was agreed to entrust the Commission with the analysis of the public’s needs and the implementation of initiatives to avoid a shortage, in collaboration with industry representatives.

Thirdly, the promotion of research, in particular for the development of a vaccine.

And fourthly, deal with the socio-economic consequences. The Union and its members pledged to make use of all resources to support workers and small businesses.

To respond to these priorities, the European Commission is working on two fronts sanitary and economic.

On the health front, a number of actions have been announced.

These include the coordination of measures through daily conferences with the Ministers of Health and Interior and the organisation of a team of epidemiologists and virologists from different Member States to propose guidelines at European level.

An inventory of protective equipment and available

breathing apparatus is being drawn up, together with an assessment of production and distribution capabilities.

And there will be a strengthening of a European initiative to fund specific research on coronavirus, with €140 million of public and private funding for vaccine research, diagnosis and treatment.

The Spanish government approved measures on Saturday which means self-employed workers infected with coronavirus, or in forced quarantine will be eligible for financial aid.

The pledge of support is reportedly ‘unlimited’ and will mean that self-employed workers who are forced to stay at home will be considered in the same way as employees on official sick leave by the Department of Social Security.

Employers and people who work on a freelance basis will be able to postpone their Social Security payments for three consecutive months in areas and sectors which will be outlined by the health authorities. The contributions will be deferred for 12 months.

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CRUZ ROJA Spain (Red Cross) is calling on all of its volunteers to concentrate on the most vulnerable members of society as COVID19 grips the nation.

The non-profit organisation has more than 200,000 volunteers in more than 1,400 towns and cities throughout Spain.

And it has launched a campaign to “reinforce the intervention with the most vulnerable people’ during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cruz Roja’s General Contingency Plan for COVID-19 aims to increase the care provided to 400,000 people throughout the country who it has

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identified as being particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus: older people, people with disabilities, people with chronic diseases and those who participate in its health programmes.

It also intends to increase calls to the vulnerable to inform and detect specific needs, as well as up the distribution of food, hygiene kits and medication.

PROTECTION WITH PETS NOW we are all obliged to self-quarantine in our homes, some of you may be wondering what rules apply to our furry fourlegged friends. For those with pets at home, this is the article for you.

Firstly, it is important to note that neither dogs nor cats are carriers of the COVID-19. Maria Van Kerkhove, from the World Health Organisation, has confirmed that “there has been no evidence to suggest that this virus can be transmitted from humans to pets nor from pets to humans.” Social media is littered with fake information so stick to reliable news sources; pets cannot trans-

mit the virus to humans so please do not abandon them.

However, there are still some guidelines on how to care for your pet during this difficult time. Although the quarantine requires all residents to restrict their freedom of movement, the government has taken into account that almost 50 per cent of households in Spain live with a pet.

Therefore, the government has allowed for petowners to take their dog(s) for a walk, as long as they do not take advantage of the circumstances. This means avoiding all social contact, no walking with friends or large groups. You

must walk your pet alone, as going for a stroll with a partner or child may incur sanctions from the police.

This is because walking your pet is a necessity and exception to the quarantine rules, it is not meant to be a leisurely activity.

Some hygiene guidance to take into consideration when caring for your furry companion is to always wash your hands after petting your animal, and to avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

Clean their paws and tail before getting home just as an extra precaution. If you do test positive for coronavirus, find someone to take care of your pet. If this is impossible, make sure you regularly wash your hands, avoid physical contact and wear a mask in the animal’s presence.

If you do test positive with coronavirus, you may no longer leave the house to walk your pet, you must stay indoors at all times. Although they cannot transmit or catch coronavirus, it’s important to maintain the correct hygiene measures with your pets. It is always better to be safe than sorry.

Amongst the other vital businesses, such as supermarkets of pharmacies, veterinary clinics and pet stores will remain open. Call in advance to confirm that your local business is open.

Please treat your pets with love and kindness.

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POLICE arrested a woman in Palma on Sunday after she tested positive for coronavirus and walked out of the Son Espases hospital without authorisation.

The police action came at the request of the Balearic Island Health Department Directorate General of Public Health to locate the patient and transfer her to hospital.

Officers found the woman at the hotel in which she was staying and taken back to the hospital, where she was admitted as a matter of obligation.

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UNIQUE: An expert described the coins as of great value and importance to Mallorcan heritage.

Unique coins THE Mallorca government’s Heritage department has acquired two coins dating back to the island’s Muslim period which were auctioned off last week in Barcelona.

Coin expert Antoni Calero has described the coins as “unique and of great value,” and had warned that the items of great importance to Mallorcan heritage could have ended up in foreign hands.

The Heritage department headed by Kika Coll therefore decided to buy the coins for some €35,000.

One of the coins is a 12th century 3.3 gramme gold dinar minted by Ishaq Ibn Muhammad from the Banu Ganya dy-

nasty. They ruled in Mallorca before the island was conquered by King Jaume I. According to Calero there is only one similar example, which is in the Madrid National Archaeological Museum. In fact the coin was listed as among the museum’s best 100 monetary pieces.

The starting price for the coin was €30,000 and it was sold for €31,500.

The other coin is a 3.6 gramme silver dirhem from the same era, which is also in very good condition, and which was described as “extremely rare.”

Its starting price was €3,000, and it was sold for €3,800. Both coins will form part of the Museu de Mallorca collection.

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Racers stopped in their tracks LOCAL POLICE stopped illegal racers in their tracks in the Son Oms district of Palma.

More than 350 people had gathered with more than 100 vehicles at around midnight at an industrial estate with the intention of running high-speed races, Spanish press reported.

Police got wind of the plans however. A team of officers was dispatched which prevented the racing from going ahead.

They identified 109 people altogther, 109 of them drivers of the vehicles. They also carried out an exhaustive check on the car documentation to verify whether everything was in order.

Police immobilised two of the vehicles due to significant irregularities and issued sanctions for around 30 traffic violations.

Nearly 20 of the vehicles had altered exhaust pipes which meant they made a huge racket when the driver put their foot on the accelerator.

Four of the cars had not been MOTed and three lacked insurance.

Officers could not detain anyone for reckless driving though as none of the vehicles were moving at the time of the intervention.

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Wave of support FOLLOWING the national Government declaration of a ‘state of alarm’ for at least 15 days to combat the spread of coronavirus, residents and holidaymakers in Benidorm have pledged their support to local businesses, health care professionals and all those affected.

Ed Cullen said: “Our thoughts are with the people who live and work in Benidorm at this time. Yes, we have been inconvenienced by losing our holidays, yes, we have lost money... but this is a short term issue for us.

“For the businesses in Benidorm, this could have long term repercussions.

Think about others at this time. Good luck to all the ‘locals’ in Benidorm."

Cat Sanders added: “Here’s hoping that when all this confusion is over and the virus is contained, that we can all go back to Benidorm. We will be celebrating by going to pubs, restaurants and the beach. Spending money, being kind and tipping the waiters and cleaning staff who will be really struggling the next few weeks. Benidorm is our second home, a place we all love. Will rise again.”

Adele Saunders has lived in Benidorm for four years, and said it isn’t really important whether or not the public is happy with the government restrictions or not. “It’s a reality, and we have to do everything we are asked to do to protect ourselves and others. I’ve never seen the streets the way they are today, completely empty barring a few people, but we must follow the guidelines to get through this.”

Yolanda Freeman said: “I’m here with friends and we have an apartment until

DESERTED: Benidorm on Sunday. the end of next week. We just have to do what we have to do. There are still people out on the streets, but I think that will soon change. I think people are realising now that this is serious.”

James Pearson paid tribute to the emergency services during these extremely testing times.

“Can we take this time to pay tribute to all the amazing Health Care professionals and emergency services that will carry on their duties throughout this pandemic.”

Alex Ivanov of Sinatras in Benidorm said on behalf of his team: “We are very sorry for any of our customers who are here already or are due a visit, but unfortunately for the next two weeks our doors must remain locked. We pray for a cure for this terrible virus and hope that you and yours stay safe from it.”

While The Corner Bar in the resort added: “We have worked our hearts out over the last 18 months to build this business to what it has become. We are hoping that the government are quick to announce how they plan to help us as a small business and our team of staff.”

STAY PO WHEN the news is all doom and gloom. as it has been since the outb re a k o f t h e c o ro n a v i r u s , i t ’s h a rd f o r even the most optimistic among us to stay positive. It’s true that we need to take this virus seriously.

It’s capable of causing severe illness, death, and drastic long-term changes to how we live and work. It could even cripple the economy. It’s easy to stay focused on those calamities as they seem to be the only topics covered on the news.

But those thoughts would be counterproductive. Obviously, there are things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak to protect yourself and those around you, but you do not need to become a COVID19 expert, nor do you need to hear about every unpleasant detail from dawn until bedtime.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE TIME: Negative thoughts are counter productive.

Life changing

WITH shops, beaches and bars closing down as Spain’s Costa del Sol begins to get ready for an emergency lockdown will the residents of the region struggle to cope during a period of isolation? As we have reported there have been long supermarket queues and bare shelves. Can the expat community rally together and push through such a confusing time and go back to normal at the other side?

Walking through the streets of Fuengirola it seems that some residents are blatantly ignoring the suggestion to stay indoors and bars like La Sureña next to the train station were quite busy, patrons had even brought their toilet rolls supplies.

However, some were very conscious of the risks, such as

Kate Butterfield, a resident of Fuengirola but formerly of Hartlepool, who had managed to pop out to the supermarket for food for her young son Teddy.

“Teddy’s daycare has understandably closed just now and our childminder is already selfisolating. I have just had the goahead from work that I will now be working from home. I know it will be hard keeping Teddy amused whilst trying to do my work, but am glad we will be safe and together.”

She also went on to point out that “We had been looking forward to seeing my parents as they were due to come here in a couple of weeks but they have cancelled their flights now. I would have been worried about them travelling anyway and

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Instead, focus on the positive so that you have the energy and resolve needed to weather this storm.

Here are some things you can do: Limit your intake. You could watch 24-hour news channels, listen to dire warnings on the radio, or visit countless websites and be bombarded with the angst of the moment. Instead, choose a single news source and decide how much limited time you’ll spend with it each day.

Then stick to your plan.

Watch a funny video.

Thanks to the huge popularity of YouTube, there are thousands of videos that can help you take your mind off c u r r e n t events, if only for three minutes at a time. Start to bookmark the funniest

among them so you can return for a repeat viewing whenever things feel gloomy.

Look after your neighbours. You may be at low risk of severe consequences from the virus, but it may not be the same for your neighbours whose immune systems are compromised. The act of checking in on them will not only make them feel good, but it will also make you f e e l

More Movies Kate Butterfield with Teddy. now that all the restaurants and bars are closed they would have probably been bored.”

Teacher, Jordan Kelly said “I had to get out of the house and go for a run this morning before a lockdown kicks in. The gym I normally go to is shut and if I don’t keep active I will be climbing the walls. Definitely a lot less people on the promenade this morning out for a jog. Will have to find a good boxset to watch if I’m stuck in the house.2

THE Spanish streaming platform, Movistar +, has announced that it will offer its streaming services free of charge for a month to help entertain children and adults during the quarantine. With all this free time at home, many will be catching up or discovering new shows and movies. Movistar has publicised that any individuals who sign up and download the app will receive free streaming services until April 30.

Movistar + offers a variety of Spanish and English content, with critically acclaimed shows such as Better Call Saul, Mr Robot, The Affair, and Fargo. It has also reinforced its entertainment section to cater for the youngest members of the family, including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Disney channels. You can stream this

MOVISTAR: Offering free services. content on two devices simultaneously and on a variety of platforms. The Movistar Plus app is available on mobile, tablet, web, smart TV, and HDMI streaming devices like Amazon’s firestick.

To sign up follow three easy steps, first you must register with Movistar + Lite, then you simply download the Movistar app or go to their website and lastly you have to sign in to enjoy your free trial month. Remember to cancel any payments before the end of your free subscription.

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OSITIVE good and remind you that there are others for whom this predicament is even more stressful.

Take advantage of found time. Read a book, listen to music, make an isolation playlist or use the time to clear out your wardrobe.

Now may be the perfect chance to finally practise yoga or meditation, ease your mind and relax. As we are limited to shopping trips, why not try and use everything in your cupboards before you go. Don’t let the half portion of rice, pasta or ingredients left over from the cookies you baked at Halloween go to waste.

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Try to be positive.

Take a daily inventory.

Close your day, every day, with a positive acknowledgement of something you accomplished, learned or are grateful for. It will help dilute some of the negativity you’ve absorbed and remind you that not everything that’s happening right now is bad or depressing.

In times of constant negative messaging, you need an antidote so that you can keep your positive attitude and march forward with determination and hope. Be deliberate in activities that are positive, heartwarming, stress-reducing and laughter-inducing.

Together, we can get through this.

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COVID19 self test SPAIN’S Ministry of Health has created a coronavirus ‘self test’ online.

Concerned members of the public can check symptoms and there is a questions and answers section related to COVID19.

The interactive test has been developed by health personnel, and ‘provides the population with an agile and immediate system in which to find updated information on issues related to the coronavirus.’

A Conselleria Sanidade health spokesperson said: “The fact that the test customises answers through specific questions, makes it possible to offer recommendations adapted to the particular situation of each person.”

There are four options, depending on the scenario - the option for people with possible symptoms, another for those in isolation offering advice, a third with recommendations for people who have tested positive and a fourth offers general information.

It will run alongside other Ministry of Health initiatives, such as the freephone 900 400 166.

The test, currently offered in Spanish, can be found at: https://coronavirus.sergas.gal/autotest/index.html?lang=gl-ES

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Coronavirus crisis impact THE Euro Weekly News spoke to Costa Almeria residents, visitors and business owners in Mojacar to get their views on the coronavirus crisis.

“I think the whole world has gone completely mad and it’s all just media hype. The beach ban just seems completely ridiculous,” visitor Tammy Sebire told EWN. Her friend Paula Jeeps agrees. Paula and her husband, who are renting in Mojacar while house hunting, are staying upbeat though. She said they plan to enjoy themselves and “just carry on with the G&Ts! “Knowing what’s happened in Italy they should have done it sooner. I think it’s the only way to stop it,” commented ‘swallow’ Carol Fisher on the drastic restrictions under the state of alarm, despite question marks about whether she and husband Allan can get back to the UK from Santander next month.

Carol is not daunted by the “enforced staying in” as long as she has access to basic necessities as she has plenty of hobbies, although bird watching enthusiast Allan is less happy.

One issue Carol and Allan did raise was dog walking, and whether that was going to be difficult.

Geraldine and Brian Jones are in their 80’s and like the Fishers spend winter in Costa Almeria and summer in the UK. Geraldine’s main concern is not knowing how long the coronavirus crisis is going to last and whether they’ll be “trapped” in Spain

RESIGNED: Mojacar Playa restaurant owner Jenna Mincheva believes the lockdown is the only option.

Louise Pallett, who has lived in Mojacar for 18 years, is another who believes the restrictions are necessary, especially for the elderly.

“I’m in my 60’s, so I don’t feel I’m at risk, but obviously we’ve got to obey the rules.”

One of Louise’s main worries is the PAWS-PATAS animal charity shop which she runs in Las Buganvillas in Vera, telling EWN, “We don’t know whether we’re going to be allowed to stay open, because our money keeps the animal shelter going.”

The owner of Mojacar Playa eatery Badger’s Jenna Mincheva is resigned to having to close the doors to her business, even though some of the produce she had bought will inevitably have to be thrown away. “There’s no other option: I totally agree with what is being done,” she said.

BRIGHT IDEA ELECTRICITY supplier Endesa has decided not to enforce any power outage due to non-payment of electricity bills due to the exceptional situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

With this measure, the company reassures its customers of the difficulties that may be caused by this crisis when processing the receipt payment on a daily basis. The energy company has implemented mea-

sures to minimise the risk of contagion from ‘Covid-19’ in order to guarantee the continuity and quality of its services and protect the health of its employees. These include the implementation of additional measures to guarantee supply, the establishment of telework or the restriction of travel and the promotion of digital communication, among others.

A LITTLE UNDERSTANDING: The company reassures its customers.

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A FIRE completely wrecked a yacht moored at the exclusive Puerto Portals marina.

The blaze broke out early on Sunday morning, the flames sending up huge plumes of smoke visible from quite some distance and creating an even greater nuisance for

Fire wrecks yacht

residents of the area already under strict coronavirus restrictions.

For some 10 hours firefighters from Calvia, Inca and Llujmajor battled the fire, which it appeared started

in the engine room and extended throughout the boat.

In the end the boat sank and the port authorities had to put up three floating barriers to contain

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fuel leaks.

According to reports there was no-one on board the yacht when the fire started.

The only reported injury was a Guardia Civil officer who twisted his ankle during the emergency operation.

CREDIT: Club Nautic S’Arenal

WORRIED: Sergi Escandell is hoping the coronavirus crisis will not threaten his health or his chances of representing Spain in the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Windsurfers’ coronavirus concerns CONCERNS over the coronavirus crisis are growing among Mallorca windsurfers battling for a place to compete in the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Sergi Escandell and Joan Carles Cardona from the Club Nautic S’Arenal, who compete in the RS-X Olympic Class, are worried both about their health situation and whether their Olympic hopes will be dashed following the suspension of the 51st edition of the SAR Princesa Sofia Trophy.

“The current situation in Spain due to Covid-19 is worrying, which is why I consider that our obligation is to stay at home and leave only in cases of need, avoiding crowds and following hygiene guidelines to avoid increasing the number of infections,” commented Sergi from his home in Formentera.

“The sooner we become aware of our social responsibility in this circumstance, the sooner we can get out of it. The most important thing is to remain calm, pay attention to the authorities so as not to collapse the health services and thus facilitate the work for doctors and nurses,” he added.

At the same time Sergi is, like many other windsurfers, concerned about his sporting situation. He is, he said, “in a situation of instability and anxiety,”

explaining, “the coronavirus has caught us in the middle of the selection process to decide who will representing our country in the Olympics.

“We don’t know what will happen from now on; whether only the last championship will be evaluated or if it will be extended and there will be a wait until there is a new competition, but mainly whether the celebration of the Olympic Games will be postponed.”

Sergi’s intention for the moment is to continue training, “as no sportsperson can allow themselves to lose their physical fitness, but following the State’s recommendations of training at home.

“It will be key to keep a positive attitude during these days of confinement with a lot of psychological work,” he concluded.

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Operations and consultations limited MALLORCA’S hospitals have decided to limit or postpone programmed operations and visits to medical specialists due to the expansion of the coronavirus, Spanish press reported.

Face-to-face consultations with patients will, where possible, be carried out by telephone.

External consultations which are not urgent will be put back to a later date.

In the event the consultations cannot wait, they will take place, but patients will be given a series of instructions in order that they follow a different assistance circuit from that to be followed by anyone with a respiratory issue, and therefore possibly infected with coronavirus.

In regard to operations, oncology and priority interventions will go ahead, Spanish press said.

The heads of service will analyse

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OBJECTIVE: Mallorca’s hospital aim to be able to allocate more resources to fighting coronavirus and to prevent health professionals from becoming infected. and prioritise the scheduled operations.

The aim is to be able to dedicate more resources to battling the coronavirus pandemic and to avoid the contagion of health professionals.

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Drunk driver fined €1,200 A MOTORIST has been given a €1,200 fine for going into a teenager on a pedestrian crossing in Marratxi while driving under the influence of alcohol.

The driver was going along the Ma-2040 close to the Festival Park commercial centre in January last year when he hit the 16year-old on the zebra crossing.

The youngster suffered injuries to his back, head and legs in the incident, and was in hospital for several months.

A Guardia Civil patrol did a breathalyser at the accident scene, which showed the driver had alcohol levels at double the per mitted amount.

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The public prosecutor accused the motorist of recklessly causing injury and violating traffic safety, and called for a five-month prison sentence and the withdrawal of his driving licence for three years.

Last week the public prosecution office reduced the request to the fine and to the loss of his licence for two years after reaching an agreement with the defendant and his lawyer.

POINTS BASED DRIVING LICENCE VALID DRIVING LICENCE You can legally drive in Spain with your existing driving licence for the first two years of residence, but after six months you must register your details with the provincial traffic authorities.

After two years, you must obtain a Spanish driving licence or face a €200 fine. At the time of publishing this article, UK nationals can exchange their UK driving licence for a Spanish driving licence. However with the Brexit process, we recommend you stay up to date via the gov.uk website. Driving licences need to be renewed every 10 years up to the age of 65, and then every five years.

POINTS BASED SYSTEM Spain has a driving licence points system. Drivers start with 12 points and can loose points for fines depending on the severity of the offence. Once you loose all 12 points, you loose your licence for six months. A

traffic offence can be between two to six points, with a maximum of eight points in one day. If an offence is severe, it may result in the temporary loss of licence. Keeping all your points will help reduce your vehicle insurance premiums. Some of the offences where points are lost; driving while using a mobile phone or over the legal alcohol limit is six points. Whilst driving without a seatbelt is three points.

FULL LOSS OF POINTS If you lose all your points, you will need to complete a road awareness course of a total of 24 hours that can be attended over your six to12 month ban period. And sit a driving theory test. You can check how many points you have by going to the Direccion General de Trafico (DGT) website, and create a password.

If you would like some further assistance on this matter, please call our English speaking customer service on 902 325 325.

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Two week review IN the last two weeks, Brexit fears were put on the backburner and all eyes turned to the threat of the coronavirus. The ecostats were largely ignored, despite positive PMIs for manufacturing and services.

The market did pay attention to the emergency rate cut from the Bank of England, which pushed the pound lower before investors decided it was perhaps a positive.

The announcement of the budget, including significant gover nment spending and measures to support businesses and the NHS through the pandemic also gave the pound a boost.

News that the UK would not be introducing ‘lock down’ measures put pressure on the pound at the end of the week - while the approach may help businesses in the short term, there appeared to be little confidence in the strategy to delay, rather than put

a halt to the spread of the virus.

Italy, France and Germany took part in a G7 call to address the pandemic, but the EU is not following the rest of the world in its approach. The US decision to curtail travel to Europe did the euro no harm, but the ECB received criticism for not following other central banks in cutting interest rates and the central currency paid the price.

Only time will tell if the plans will be enough, or if European governments will heed Christine Lagarde’s call to take action and in the meantime the euro is likely to struggle due to market volatility.

The Federal Reserve did choose to cut interest rates in the first emergency move since the global financial crisis in March 2008, which put pressure on the US dollar. The concer n was compounded by Markit PMIs which showed the ‘fastest contraction in business activity since Oc-

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The Bank of Canada cut interest

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rates, which predictably pushed the Canadian dollar lower. As elsewhere, ecostats were largely ignored, despite Markit reports showing a ‘modest rebound’ in manufacturing in February, because of the larger context of the economic impact of the coronavirus.

While GDP expanded by an annualised 0.3% in Q4, putting growth for 2019 at 1.9%, there are fears that significant impact on trade and the Canadian economy, particularly due to falls in oil prices, may mean that this year’s first quarter will show that the year has got into a difficult start.

The Australian and New Zealand dollars followed a similar pattern both central banks cut interest rates.

The Australian dollar had a counterintuitive reaction, rising after the cut, but in general both currencies have shown that they are under pressure due to the spread of the coronavirus.

As commodity-based currencies with close trade links with China, they may continue to struggle, but with all countries and currencies facing the same challenge, the market is particularly volatile and difficult to forecast.

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WEARING a face mask is certainly not an ironclad guarantee that you won’t become ill as viruses can also transmit through the eyes and tiny viral particles, known as aerosols, can penetrate masks.

However, masks are effective at capturing droplets, which is a main transmission route of coronavirus, and some studies have estimated a roughly fivefold protection versus no barrier alone.

If you are likely to be in close contact with someone infected, a mask cuts the chance of the disease being passed on.

If you’re showing symptoms of coronavirus, or have been diagnosed, wearing a mask can also protect others. So, masks are crucial for health and social care workers looking after patients and are also recommended for

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Face masks

HOME-MADE MASKS: YouTube videos showing people how to make their own masks. family members who need to care for someone who is ill, ideally both the patient and carer should have a mask.

The demand for surgical face masks in China has reached a cumulative 200 million masks a day. Images on social media show vast numbers wearing them in public and in transport hubs such as airports and train sta-

tions where there are large crowds.

The virus has also led to an influx in YouTube tutorial videos showing people how to make their own masks.

If people are worried about contracting infectious diseases there are more effective measures to be taken including good personal, respiratory and hand hygiene.

It is advised that people frequently wash their hands with an alcoholbased hand rub or warm water and soap, cover their mouth and nose with a flexed elbow or tissue when sneezing or coughing and avoid close contact with anyone who has a fever or cough.

It also says to seek early medical help if they have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, and share their travel history with healthcare providers.

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Donating blood in Spain LIVING in Spain can bring with it an array of issues which may not have been encountered when living in the UK. There are lots of things to consider, and we are here to help try to make the transition and life in Spain a little easier by compiling a series of helpful facts and figures relating to a variety of topics.

In Spain, Blood Components and Services are provided by 17 Regional Blood Transfusion Services. Despite their autonomous operations management, every regional service is fully incorporated into a unique and common Public National Health System, supplying a cohesive blood transfusion care to all citizens, residents, and visitors in Spain based on 100 per cent voluntary and non-remunerated blood donation. For more general information, visit www.msps.es.

Anyone who has lived continuously in the UK between 1980 and 1996 (a minimum of one year) will not be able to donate blood in Spain due to the risk of transmitting mad cow disease. Similarly, there are restrictions if you have received a blood transfer in the UK. However, each region may have different rules about donation. Call the donation helpline on 935 573 500.

Alternatively, visit www.donorsang.gencat.cat to find out if you are eligible.

If you are eligible, you can give blood at your local hospital, or via the Spanish Red Cross (Cruz Roja) at one of their clinics, or in one of their mobile units. You can check dates and locations by visiting www.donarsangre.org.

A donor card is not necessary to give blood. On the first visit you will have to provide DNI, NIE, passport or a driving licence. If you are already registered in the Blood Bank, you only need a donor card or a document with your name and surname.

INVESTIGATION: The Guardia Civil are looking into the cause of the accident.

Two injured in collision on highway TWO people were injured, one of them seriously, when a couple of vehicles went into each other on the Andratx highway late on Saturday evening.

According to reports the two cars collided between Bendinant and Genova on a section of the road with several curves just before 11pm. The impact was such that one of the vehicles went out of control, shot off the

road and went into a tree.

Several 061 ambulances, Guardia Civil and Calvia and Palma Local Police attended the accident scene.

Firefighters were also called out as initially it was thought there could be people trapped in the vehicles.

The most seriously injured driver was rushed to the Son Espases hospital.

The Guardia Civil are investigating the cause of the accident.

The process of blood donation takes just 10 minutes in which 450 ml are collected (equating to 10 per cent of the total blood circulation of an adult person).

Despite huge technological advances, the only way for hospitals to obtain blood is through the generosity of the public. The blood is carefully screened for disease to make sure it is safe.

After a tattoo, you must wait four months to be eligible to donate.

After surgery, the exclusion period will depend on the type of intervention.

After minor surgical procedures, you cannot donate blood for seven days or until you are fully recovered. After undergoing major surgery, you will not be able to donate blood for four months.

The rarest blood type is AB, present in 1 per cent of Caucasians, according to research by the America Red Cross.

Blood transfusions are carried out daily in Spanish hospitals with more than 6,200 patients being given them, of whom almost a quarter are fighting cancer and a similar figure receiving transfusions during or after surgery. is for guidance only, and should notneeds be takencloser as legal Spain This has information around two million donors in total, but toadvice. four million.

If in any doubt, seek professional help.

FINANCE

Short selling restricted

REGULATORS around the world are banning the short selling of shares in vulnerable companies due to the coronavirus.

In Spain a list of 69 companies listed on the Ibex Stock Exchange have been given this protection in order to ensure that the compa­ nies don’t suffer such a huge crisis in confidence that they go under.

The decision is also to ensure that if share prices drop dramati­ cally that the companies cannot be bought up by foreign interests which could be to the disadvan­ tage of the Spanish economy.

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€120 billion

is the amount to be spent by the European Central Bank on additional purchase of government stocks to try to ease financial difficulties caused by Coronavirus.

It’s an ill wind

AS huge amounts of money are wiped off the value of companies on stock exchanges worldwide, there are some that are benefiting from the demands caused by the coron­ avirus.

According to psychiatrists, the ob­ session to purchase toilet paper in huge quantities is purely caused by panic that someone else is stocking up and the large packaging of toilet paper gives a feeling of self­control ­ in other words its fear of contagion.

It’s good for the manufacturers and supermarkets but actually won’t keep people safer, but one

By John Smith

product in particular that will is hand sanitising gel which is flying off the shelves.

One manufacturer, SPB makes the gel for a supermarket chain and has now increased its production from 3,000 units a day for their small bot­ tle to around 20,000 and has just in­ troduced a larger size producing up to 50,000 per day.

To achieve this, the company has taken on more staff and increased the number of daily shifts so is hap­ py that it will be able to keep up

these levels of production provided that it can obtain the necessary raw material.

Already, one of the constituent parts of the gel isopropyl alcohol is costing them more than four times more than prior to the outbreak of the virus despite the huge increase in volume purchased.

Also causing problems are the sourcing of both caps and bottles in which the gel is placed.

The company learnt a great deal from the flu epidemic more than 10 years ago, but that did not compare with what is happening today.

Spanish banks care THE Spanish Banking Association (AEB) believes that the government should not impose a moratorium on the payment of interest by busi­ ness affected by the coronavirus, as Italy has done. There is a code of good conduct which Spanish banks follow and many are restructuring debts with mortgage guarantees on housing and they are looking at other sectors that are suffering.

It says that the financial institu­ tions are demonstrating their sup­ port for the self­employed and small businesses by introducing new credit lines worth hundreds of millions of euros.

LEGALLY SPEAKING How long is her contract?

Since June 1, 2015 I have had a rental contract of five years with a Spanish family company. I have been looking for another long­term rental but the prices in this area where I have lived for 49 years are now extremely high. I am a pensioner. My owner has been insisting on the termination of the con­ tract since last June and he is going to bring a letter for me to sign. Having heard that rentals from companies are now for seven years I wonder if this applies to my contract also, or only new contracts?

C H (Costa del Sol)

The in­ crease from five to seven YOU AND THE years duration for LAW IN SPAIN rental contracts made with compa­ nies applies to contracts made from March 6, 2019, when the modifications to the LAU, the Spanish land law, went into effect. So it does not apply to your con­ tract. It appears that your landlord is doing things right when he makes sure that you are informed well in ad­ vance of the date and by a letter that you acknowledge.

Of course he wants to find a new tenant who can pay to­ day’s higher rents.

DAVID SEARL

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

BUSINESS EXTRA

Super results MERCADONA has established itself as the supermarket with the largest turnover in Spain which is almost equivalent to its three largest competitors, Carrefour, LIDL and Dia and its profit per store are almost double those of Carrefour.

Barbers cut ALTHOUGH it first appeared that hairdressing premises could remain open during the State of Alarm, the Spanish government has now modified the decision, saying that hairdressers and barbers could make home visits but premises must be shut.

Closed shop THE owner of Zara and many other fashion chains, Inditex, has announced that it will close stores in areas most affected by the Coronavirus as indicated by the Spanish government and will also reduce opening hours to 10am to 6pm in other areas.

Helping small business BRITISH supermarket chain Morrisons has announced that it will pay its small suppliers immediately to help them during the cur­ rent coronavirus uncertain­ ty.

The supermarket relies

on a backbone of small suppliers and currently for those with an annual turnover of £100,000 (€112,000) or less payment is 14 days and for firms with a turnover between £100,000 and £1 (€1.12)

million, payment is from 30 to 60 days.

All suppliers with a turnover of up to £1 mil­ lion will be paid immedi­ ately, but those with larger turnovers will have to wait 60 days.

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Mango is back THIS is the phrase often repeated by founder Isak Andic about the Spanish fashion chain which returned to prof­ it after three years of being in the red.

By the end of 2019, turnover had grown by just over 6 per cent and profits were declared at €21 million (compared to 2018 loss of €36 mil­ lion).

Clearly the effects of the State of Alarm will restrict the company re­ sults for 2020 but as so much has been done to restructure, it should be possible to quickly get back on track once the Mango stores in Spain

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gin founder Sir Richard Branson, Mr Bannatyne said: “Why should UK taxpayer bail out billionaires?

“They can do that themselves. Tax payers need to bail out the poor, the starving, the ill and the disabled that are most effected by this virus.”

are able to reopen. It has been a hard few years for the company with ma­ jor restructuring of the logistics of the business, the IT and online presence and the actual clothes that were be­ ing produced and last year saw record sales achieved.

One major and ongoing pro­ gramme is the closure of smaller stores that do not return sufficient levels of profit and their replacement with larger establishments although Mango is also positioning itself inside department stores, especially in Ger­ many. It is trialling RFID technology which is ‘radio­frequency identifica­ tion’ and refers to a technology whereby digital data encoded in RFID tags or smart labels are captured by a reader via radio waves in 10 stores.

It expects this to spread to all of its outlets which should improve stock control and efficiency considerably.

Debt is being reduced and aug­ mented by the issue of short term bonds which reduce interest pay­ ments, so it does look as if Mango is back.

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BUSINESS EXTRA Coronavirus bonus AS it is expected that supermarkets will stay open during the State of Alarm, Mercadona, recognising the potential risks to its staff will be giving them a bonus of 20 per cent pay of their salary at the end of March.

Cheap fares DUE to the lockdown caused by the outbreak of Coronavirus, Spanish rail company RENFE has announced that it has suspended the introduction of the low cost AVLO service between Madrid and Barcelona planned to start on April 6.

Switch work THE UK Minister of Health Matt Hancock said in an interview with Andrew Marr that the government was talking to a number of companies about the possibility of them changing some of their production in order to make ventilators for the NHS.

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10:15amCrimewatch Roadshow 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pmDom Does America 12:45pmClaimed and Shamed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pmDoctors 3:15pmFive Bedrooms 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pmMoney for Nothing 5:30pmReady, Steady, Cook 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm DIY SOS 10:00pmNoughts + Crosses 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:25pmRegional News and Weather 11:30pmWeather 11:35pm Question Time 12:35am Newscast

7:30am Money for Nothing 8:15am Bargain Hunt 9:00am Antiques Roadshow 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pmBBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm Hardball 2:45pm Best House in Town 3:30pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 4:00pm Red Rock 4:45pm The Great Interior Design Challenge 5:45pm The TV That Made Me 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm MOTDx 8:30pm Villages by the Sea 9:00pmGreat British Menu 10:00pmHospital 11:00pmVic & Bob's Big Night Out 11:30pmNewsnight 12:10am Weather

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days BBC News teams in Washington DC and London report on the events that are shaping the world.

8:30pm The Wonder of Animals 9:00pm Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History 10:00pmMark Kermode's Oscar Winners: A Secrets of Cinema Special 11:00pm BBC Proms 2017 1:00am Amsterdam: An Art Lovers' Guide 2:00am Our Classical Century 3:00am Mark Kermode's Oscar Winners: A Secrets of Cinema Special The film critic uncovers the cinematic secrets of arguably the biggest genre of the moment the superhero movie.

8:20am King of Queens 8:45am King of Queens 9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:10am Frasier 10:40am Frasier 11:10am Undercover Boss USA 12:05pmRamsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Posh Pawnbrokers 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now? 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pmHow to Beat Ageing 10:00pmHunted 11:00pmFirst Dates 12:05am Five Guys a Week

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Paw Patrol Floogals Becca's Bunch Little Princess Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:10am Sunny Bunnies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pmNightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Britain's Parking Hell 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pmHer Son's Deadly Secret 5:00pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 9:00pmSecrets of Your Supermarket Food 10:00pmPenance 11:00pm Neighbours 11:35pm Fritzl: Surviving Evil

11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pmDom Does America 12:45pmClaimed and Shamed 1:15pmBargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pmDoctors 3:15pm Escape to the Country 4:00pm Garden Rescue 4:45pmMoney for Nothing 5:30pmReady, Steady, Cook 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm For Love or Money 9:00pm A Question of Sport 9:30pm EastEnders 10:00pmMasterChef 10:30pmWould I Lie to You? 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:25pmRegional News and Weather 11:30pmWeather

7:30am Money for Nothing 8:15am Flog It! 9:00am Back in Time for...

10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm Best House in Town 2:45pm Best House in Town 3:30pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 4:00pm Red Rock 4:45pm The Great Interior Design Challenge 5:45pm The TV That Made Me 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Rick Stein's Secret France 9:00pm Great British Menu 9:30pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm Natural World 11:00pm QI

8:00pm World News Today The day's leading stories.

8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1989 Simon Mayo hosts the edition first shown on May 25, featuring performances by Lynne Hamilton, Donna Summer and Edelweiss.

9:30pm Sounds of the Sixties 10:00pm The Story of Ready Steady Go! 11:00pm The Best of Ready Steady Go! 12:00am Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones 1:00am Irish Rock at the BBC 2:00am Hits, Hype & Hustle: An Insider's Guide to the Music Business 3:00am The Story of Ready Steady Go!

7:30am Cheers 8:20am King of Queens 9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:10am Frasier 10:40am Frasier 11:10am Undercover Boss USA 12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Posh Pawnbrokers 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now? 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Unreported World 9:00pm 24 Hours in A&E 10:00pmGogglebox 11:00pmThe Last Leg

Top Wing Paw Patrol Floogals Becca's Bunch Little Princess Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:10am Sunny Bunnies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Britain's Parking Hell 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm The Stranger Inside 5:00pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Inside...

9:00pm The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard 10:00pmBritain by Barge 11:00pmNeighbours 11:35pm When Double Acts Fall Out

7:00am Good Morning Britain 10:00am Lorraine 11:00am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder's Crime Stories 4:00pm Tenable 4:59pm ITV London Weather 5:00pmTipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News Round-up of the main national and international news.

8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Griff's Great Australian Adventure 10:00pmThe Station: Trouble On The Tracks 11:00pmITV News at Ten and Weather

8:00am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8:50am Emmerdale 9:20am Coronation Street 10:20am Superstore 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Dress to Impress 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm Dinner Date Alex from Ascot picks three blind dates from five potential partners, based entirely on the menus they have come up with.

4:50pm Dress to Impress 5:50pm Take Me Out 7:00pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pmThe Hangover 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pmThe Hangover 12:10am Family Guy

7:55am Classic Emmerdale 8:25am Classic Emmerdale 8:55am Heartbeat 9:55am Man About the House Robin uses the threat of a roving mouse as an excuse to spend the night in Chrissy's bedroom. Comedy series, with Richard O'Sullivan.

10:25am Man About the House 10:55am That's My Boy 11:30am A Touch of Frost 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Midsomer Murders 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 9:00pm Lewis

7:00am Football Rivalries Featuring Manchester United and Liverpool.

7:15am The Chase 8:15am Quincy, M.E. 9:20am Kojak 10:25am Minder 11:30am The Professionals 12:35pmThe Sweeney 1:45pm Snooker: Tour Championship Live 5:15pm Minder 6:20pm The Professionals 7:25pm World of Sport 7:50pm Snooker: Tour Championship Live Further coverage of day three from Venue Cymru in Llandudno, featuring the opening session of the second semi-final 11:30pmNational Lampoon's Vacation 12:30am FYI Daily

7:00am Live Test Cricket Sri Lanka v England.

1:15pm Test Cricket Bitesize Sri Lanka v England.

1:30pm Cricket Debate Sri Lanka v England.

2:15pm Live PGA Tour Golf The Valspar Championship.

7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 The latest sports news and updates.

8:00pm Live Premier League Darts 11:30pmSky Sports News at Ten 12:00am Live NBA: The Warm Up A look ahead to tonight's fixtures.

1:00am Live NBA: Sacramento @ Houston Houston Rockets v Sacramento Kings (Tip-off 12.00am).

3:30am Sky Sports News

10:00am Lorraine Entertainment, current affairs and fashion news, as well as showbiz stories and celebrity gossip.

Presented by Lorraine Kelly.

11:00am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder's Crime Stories 4:00pm Tenable 4:59pm ITV London Weather 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:30pm Vera 11:20pmITV News at Ten and Weather 11:50pmITV News London

8:00am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8:50am Emmerdale 9:20am Emmerdale 9:50am You've Been Framed!

10:20am Superstore 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Dress to Impress 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed!

2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm Dinner Date 4:50pm Dress to Impress 5:55pm Take Me Out 7:30pm You've Been Framed!

8:00pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pmAmerican Pie: Reunion 11:05pm FYI Daily 11:10pmAmerican Pie: Reunion 12:20am Family Guy

7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Classic Emmerdale 8:25am Classic Emmerdale 8:55am Heartbeat 10:00am Man About the House 10:25am Man About the House 11:00am That's My Boy 11:30am A Touch of Frost 1:40pm Heartbeat Sparks fly as Joe clashes with Rachel over an investigation into a train robbery.

2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Midsomer Murders 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm Scott & Bailey

7:00am 7:15am 8:15am 9:20am 10:20am 11:30am 12:35pm 1:45pm

7:00am Live Test Cricket 1:15pm Test Cricket Bitesize Sri Lanka v England.

1:30pm Cricket Debate Sri Lanka v Englan.

2:15pm Live PGA Tour Golf The Valspar Championship.

The Valspar Championship.

Coverage of the featured groups on the second day at the Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbour, Florida, where England's Paul Casey was victorious last year.

7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm Live FNF 11:30pm Sky Sports News at Ten 12:00am Live NBA: Golden State @ Detroit

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The Professionals World of Sport Featuring George Best, Zaire's 1974 World Cup campaign and a selection of own goals.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT O D D LY - o r p e r h a p s p re dictably, any subject I selected to write about this week paled in comparison to the horrendous Corona situation facing us at this time.

Consequently I decided to take this opportunity to wish you all strength, luck and a healthy conclusion to this unprecedented threat to our existence.

I would also like to add that when the emergency passes, as it surely will, the Chinese authorities will have a great deal of questions to answer. Irrespective of exactly how it came into existence, this virus has most certainly originated in China and the world deserves some explanation and possibly huge amounts of compensation from a country that has, by one way or another, become one of the wealthiest on the planet.

Just briefly I would also like to address the columnist from the Hong Kong newspaper who re-

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Let’s show by example

THIS WEEK: I wish you all strength, luck and a healthy conclusion. cently accused me of racism toward the Chinese. In the Western World we still believe in freedom of speech. Thanks to the fact that I write for a publication that also follows these ideals, I

am able to voice my opinions without fear of ‘disappearing’ as so many that live in the country you work from actually have, ok? In the UK the present situation is being compared to the

emergency circumstances we found ourselves in during the Second World War. Unfortunately, by the reports coming in, the indigenous population has been infiltrated and is nothing like it was in those dangerous times.

Back then the citizens of the UK looked out for each other.

People stood shoulder to shoulder and assisted those more vulnerable. The disgraceful images of screaming individuals shoving others, including the elderly, out of the way and grabbing goods off the shelves like marauding animals is I’m afraid merely a reflection on how British culture and values have been dragged down over the last generation or so. If I am able to build a mansion in a town of cardboard houses, I don’t invite all those inhabitants to come and live with me. If they have made no contribution in the creation of my existence they will have no pride, respect or even understanding of my home and will ul-

timately tear it down.

Digressing slightly it has just been announced that all those over 70 years of age may be restricted to their homes for up to four months! This could apply both in Spain and the UK. I can only say that if this does occur the decent and caring members of society must do all they can to aid and assist those who are in need and unable to help themselves. Let’s just show by example that the despicable actions of many who have been given succour in Western communities are a primitive disgrace and in no way acceptable in any civilised and caring society.

Don’t forget. The ol’ boy is on air Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1am to 3am Spanish time.

Just click on EXPATRADIO.UK. Give a listen to Leapy’s ‘alter ego!’

Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

Leapy Lee’s opinions are his own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00amSaturday Kitchen Live 12:30pmNadiya's Family Favourites 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Bargain Hunt 3:00pm Escape to the Country 4:00pm Garden Rescue 4:45pm Ready, Steady, Cook 5:30pm Final Score 6:10pm BBC News 6:20pm BBC London News 6:25pm Weather 6:30pm Celebrity Mastermind 7:00pm Catchpoint 7:30pm Match of the Day Live 10:15pmAll Round to Mrs Brown's 11:00pmBBC News 11:15pmWeather 11:20pmMatch of the Day 12:00am Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights 12:30amA Time to Kill

7:45am Wild & Weird 8:00am The Dog Ate My Homework 8:30am The Dengineers 9:00am Blue Peter 9:30am Deadly 60 10:00am The Secrets of Your Food 11:00am Super Smart Animals 12:00pm Hugh's Wild West 1:00pm Great British Menu 2:00pm Great British Menu 3:00pm The £100K House: Tricks of the Trade 4:00pm Natural World 5:00pm Talking Pictures 5:35pm In Which We Serve 7:30pm Dad's Army 8:00pm Australia: Earth's Magical Kingdom 9:00pm Great American Railroad Journeys 10:00pm QI XL 10:45pmFilm Stars Don't Die In Liverpool 12:25amPersonal Shopper

8:00pm Rick Stein's Long Weekends 9:00pm South Pacific Documentary exploring the region's islands 10:00pmHidden Deep in the mountains, the search continues, before Cadi and Mia finally come face to face - the hunter and the hunted.

11:00pmLost Sitcoms A remake of an episode originally broadcast in 1956.

11:30pmApprentice 1:00am Top of the Pops: 1989 1:30am Top of the Pops: 1989 2:00am Our Musical History 3:00am South Pacific 4:00am Rick Stein's Long Weekends

7:00am Mike & Molly 7:25am Mike & Molly 7:50am The Big Bang Theory 8:10am The Big Bang Theory 8:35am The Big Bang Theory 9:00am The Simpsons 9:25am The Simpsons 9:50am The Simpsons 10:20am The Simpsons 10:50am The Simpsons 11:20am The Simpsons 11:50am The Simpsons 12:20pmSun, Sea and Selling Houses 1:20pm The Dog House 2:20pm Four in a Bed 2:50pm Four in a Bed 3:20pm Four in a Bed 3:50pm Four in a Bed 4:25pm Four in a Bed 4:55pm Animal Rescue School 5:55pm Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it 7:00pm Channel 4 News 7:30pm Churchill's Secret Affair 8:30pm Formula 1 10:00pmDiego Maradona 12:35amMaze Runner: The Scorch Trials

10:50am Shimmer and Shine 11:00am SpongeBob Squarepants 11:15am The Loud House 11:25am Access 11:30amWWE SmackDown Highlights 12:30pmFriends 3:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 4:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 5:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 6:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 7:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 7:55pm 5 News Update 8:00pm Cruising with Jane McDonald: Down Under 9:30pm Prince Harry: A Troubled Prince 10:30pmHow to Bag a Prince 12:15am Rich and Acquitted

8:45am Match of the Day 9:30am Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Sunday Politics London 11:30am The Big Questions 12:30pmWanted Down Under 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Songs of Praise 2:50pm Money for Nothing 3:15pm Ready, Steady, Cook 4:00pm Blue Planet II 5:00pm Match of the Day Live: The FA Cup 7:40pm BBC News 7:55pm BBC London News 7:58pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pmAntiques Roadshow 10:00pmThe Nest 11:00pmBBC News 11:25pmBBC London News

9:30am Robozuna 10:05am Hotel Transylvania: Enter The Nose Picker/Hide & Shriek 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:40pm Living on the Veg 1:40pm ITV News and Weather 1:49pm ITV London Weather 1:50pm Love Your Garden 2:50pm Midsomer Murders 4:45pm Tenable 5:45pm Tipping Point 6:45pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 7:40pm ITV News and Weather 7:50pm ITV News London 8:00pm Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Take Away 9:30pm The Voice UK 11:30pmITV News and Weather 11:44pmITV London Weather

7:00am Teleshopping 8:00am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8:45am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:30am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:15am Dress to Impress 11:15am Dress to Impress 12:15pm Catchphrase 1:15pm In for a Penny 1:50pm In for a Penny 2:25pm You've Been Framed!

3:30pm Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 4:35pm FYI Daily 4:40pm Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 5:15pm Step Up 6:20pm FYI Daily 6:25pm Step Up 7:25pm The Lost World: Jurassic Park 8:55pm FYI Daily 9:00pm The Lost World: Jurassic Park 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Family Guy 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am American Dad!

7:00am That's My Boy Attempts to scare off Robert's other mother leave him little to crow about.

7:25am Midsomer Murders 9:20am Midsomer Murders 11:15am Coronation Street 2:10pm Lewis 4:05pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:05pm Midsomer Murders 8:00pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:00am Scott & Bailey 1:05am Scott & Bailey 2:05am Scott & Bailey 3:00am Great Estates of Scotland 4:00am That's My Boy Ida's birthday celebrations give her the blues, and even Wilfred's arrival doesn't make her any happier.

4:25am ITV3 Nightscreen 4:30am Teleshopping Buying goods from the comfort of home.

7:00am Only When I Laugh 7:25am The Saint 8:25am Monster Carp 9:25am Giant Lobster Hunters 10:30am ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11:30am Euro 2020 Preview Show 12:00pm The Professionals 1:05pm Minder 2:10pm World of Sport: Footballing Upsets 2:30pm ITV Racing Live 5:00pm River Monsters 5:30pm World Cup Rivalries 5:55pm Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment 6:55pm FYI Daily 7:00pm Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment 7:45pm Snooker: Tour Championship Live 11:15pm Blade: Trinity 12:15am FYI Daily 12:20am Blade: Trinity 1:30am The Professionals 2:40am Minder 3:35am ITV4 Nightscreen

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4:00pm Live Formula 1 The Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying session (Starttime 3.00pm).

5:30pm Gillette Soccer Saturday 6:00pm Live Premier League Liverpool v Crystal Palace (Kick-off 5.30pm).

Coverage of the topflight clash from Anfield.

9:00pm Live PGA Tour Golf The Valspar Championship.

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11:30am Ainsley's Mediterranean Cookbook 12:30pmGriff's Great Australian Adventure 1:00pm ITV News and Weather 1:09pm ITV London Weather 1:10pm The Voice UK 3:10pm Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Take Away 4:40pm Midsomer Murders 6:35pm Catchphrase 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 7:45pm ITV News London 8:00pm The Family Chase 9:00pm The Good Karma Hospital 10:00pm Belgravia 11:00pmITV News and Weather 11:19pmITV London Weather 11:20pmJoanna Lumley's Hidden Caribbean: Havana to Haiti 12:15am The Trouble with Maggie Cole

7:30am The Instant Gardener 8:20am The A to Z of TV Cooking 9:05am Gardeners' World 9:35am Countryfile 10:30am Beechgrove Repotted 11:00amSaturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pmRick Stein From Venice to Istanbul 1:30pm Great British Menu 2:00pm Figure Skating 4:00pm Talking Pictures 4:40pmThe Lady Vanishes 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Back in Time for...

8:00pm The Americas with Simon Reeve 9:00pm Race Across the World 10:00pmDragons' Den 11:00pmTrigonometry A cash-strapped London couple take in an enigmatic lodger, who will change their lives for ever.

11:45pmMindhorn 1:05amDisconnect 2:55am Question Time

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8:30am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:15am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:05am Dress to Impress 11:05am Dress to Impress 12:05pm Dress to Impress 1:15pm Catchphrase 2:20pm Fame 3:20pm FYI Daily 3:25pm Fame 4:30pm Alvin and the Chipmunks 5:30pm FYI Daily 5:35pm Alvin and the Chipmunks 6:20pm Despicable Me 3 7:20pm FYI Daily 7:25pm Despicable Me 3 8:10pm Jurassic Park III 9:10pm FYI Daily 9:15pm Jurassic Park III 10:00pm Ibiza Weekender 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 11:55pm Family Guy 12:30am American Dad!

8:30pm Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em 9:00pm Natural World In the vast wilderness of Canada's west coast lie forests that are home to North American black bears that through a quirk of genetics are born pure white and known as ghost bears.

10:00pmOperation Gold Rush with Dan Snow 11:00pmWest Side Stories - The Making of a Classic 12:00am BBC Proms 2:05am Discovering the Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra Benjamin Britten 3:05am Beyond the Walls: In Search of the Celts 3:35am West Side Stories - The Making of a Classic

7:15am King of Queens 7:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am The Big Bang Theory 8:45am The Big Bang Theory 9:10am The Big Bang Theory 9:30am The Big Bang Theory 10:00am Jamie's MeatFree Meals 10:30amSunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm The Simpsons 2:30pm The Simpsons 3:00pm The Simpsons 3:30pmThe Simpsons Movie 5:15pm The Secret Life of the Zoo 6:15pm A Place in the Sun 7:00pm Channel 4 News 7:30pm Escape to the Chateau 8:30pm Formula 1 11:00pmHomeland 12:05amParkland 1:50am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 2:40am Come Dine with Me

10:05am Pirata & Capitano 10:20am Floogals 10:35am Digby Dragon 10:50am Shimmer and Shine 10:55am SpongeBob Squarepants 11:10am The Loud House 11:20am Access 11:25amWWE Raw Highlights 12:25pm Friends 2:25pm Beaches 3:25pm Access 3:30pm Beaches 4:55pm The First Wives Club 6:05pm 5 News Update 6:10pm The First Wives Club 6:55pm 5 News Weekend 7:00pm Britain's Favourite Cleaning Products 9:00pm How to Deep Clean Your Home 10:00pmFilthy Family Swap 11:00pm Most Shocking Celebrity Moments

7:00am That's My Boy 7:25am That's My Boy 7:55am Coronation Street Omnibus. Alya is shocked when Yasmeen reveals that she is moving to Cyprus with Geoff, and tries to make her see that he trying to separate her from the people who care about her.

10:50am Emmerdale 1:55pm Midsomer Murders 3:55pm Agatha Christie's Marple 5:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 7:00pm Midsomer Murders 9:00pm Secrets of Growing Up 10:00pm Ant & Dec's DNA Journey 11:30pm The Syndicate 12:35am Scott & Bailey 1:40am Scott & Bailey 2:45am The Halcyon 3:35am Man About the House

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HOW MRS HINCH IS CLEANING UP NORA JOHNSON

BREAKING VIEWS Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

NEWS that ‘cleanfluencer’ Mrs Hinch’s third book, ‘The Little Book Of Lists,’ received twice as many orders as double-Booker winner Hilar y Mantel’s latest acclaimed publication, ‘The Mirror and the Light,’ maybe isn’t so surprising. What is surprising is that Mrs Hinch’s tome isn’t available until April 2!

With 3.2 million Instagram followers and her last two books coining in £5 million combined, Mrs Hinch is the nom de plume of former Essex hairdresser Sophie Hinchliffe.

As for Hilary Mantel, some critics have suggested her new novel which is longer than the two preceding books (nearly 900 pages) is just too huge. Ominously prefaced by a five-and-a-half-page list of characters and two five-generation royal family trees, it’s been described as overpopulated and overloaded.

MOPPING UP: Books can’t be compared.

One critic declared ‘bloat has set in,’ another that it came ‘clogged with research data’ that one reader compared to wading through a Sargasso Sea of Tudor haberdashery, 16th-century foodstuffs, aristocratic genealogies and dynastic matrimonial entanglements.

Well, I bet Dame Hilary’s gutted at this news: someone may even lose their head over it! So if Mrs Hinch is going to clean up, maybe she should add some tips on how to get blood stains off the chopping block?

Seriously though, what is the point of comparing two entirely different books aimed at entirely different fanbases? Does ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ outsell ‘The Unabridged History

of North Korean Dictatorship’? Similarly, does The Financial Times outsell The Sun, or does University Challenge have more viewers than Love Island (though maybe if the Love Island teams appeared on University Challenge...?)

Frankly, neither type of book grabs me. What I like reading is exactly what I like writing - psychological, suspense and crime thrillers - the grittier the better. And what makes me happy? Seeing them sell well around the world (as you know, all profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity).

Finally, on a really positive note, I’d like to thank all those readers who’ve left comments about my latest audiobooks on my website and on EWN’s ‘Columnist’ link! Happy reading!

Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘Betrayal,’ ‘The Girl in the Woods,’ ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.norajohnson.net) available online as ebook (€0.99;£0.99), ibook, paperback & audiobook. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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A Right Royal Split KING FELIPE VI has said no to inheriting any money from his father, Juan Carlos, who abdicated six years ago.

Mired in scandals, the former Spanish monarch has also been told that he would stop getting an annual state handout of €194,000.

The 82-year-old former king, who reigned for 39 years, is also being investigated by Swiss financial authorities over allegations that he got 100 million American dollars from Saudi Arabia in 2008 from via an offshore bank account.

Last year it was announced that Juan Carlos was stepping down from any official public duties, with his health being used as one of the key factors.

Insiders suggested though that Felipe had had enough of various media reports about his father´s social and business activities.

Juan Carlos became Spain's first crowned head of state for 44 years and ushered in a new system of parliamentary monarchy following the death of the dictator, General Franco. As the years went on the king involved himself less in day-to-day politics, and became more of a figurehead. His reputation was tarnished during his last year on the throne due to a lavish elephant hunting trip to Botswana in 2012, when he was the Spanish president of the World Wildlife Fund.

Then corruption allegations involving his youngest daughter, Cristina, and her husband Iñaki Urdangarin, led to calls for him to step aside, which he did in 2014.

Perfectly able - By Julie Frank I H AV E a c o n d i t i o n called Asperger’s. As m o s t p e o p l e k n o w, i t ’s o n t h e A u t i s t i c spectrum. But high functioning. I refuse to use the word ‘suffer’ because I don’t. I just have it. There are a few things I struggle with. But I’m generally happy and perfectly able. Apart from my odd sense of humour and becoming engrossed in certain subjects, you wouldn’t know there’s anything ‘wrong’ with me.

Greta Thunberg famously also has Asperger’s. I do get annoyed when people call her disabled. Or say her parents are exploiting a

mentally ill child. I really don’t consider it a m e n t a l i l l n e s s . Ye s , a few things are challenging. But we can excel in our chosen spec i a l i s e d subjects/obsessions.

Her’s is the planet.

Whether you agree or not with her views. We should all agree that it is great she has found her purpose and confidence, so young. Because for many of us girls, teenage years can be the most difficult and confusing. The social norms that are expected of us don’t come easy. So, we tend to ‘fake it.’ Which is exhausting to keep up. That causes a lot of anxiety.

This got me thinking about other social norms I find odd be-

cause of my condition.

Small talk is one, it seems so pointless.

British etiquette too.

Why are their unwritten rules about how you should eat and talk at a dinner table? It doesn’t make the food taste any better! Also, people invading my personal space.

One of the things that the Coronavirus has f o rc e d u s a l l t o d o i s ‘social distancing.’

Standing apart from each other. I think it’s great! I’ve never understood why random strangers feel the need to invade your personal space if they’re not forced to.

People who walk too close behind me really irritate me. It’s not that I think they will do something bad to me. I just

don’t want them there!

It’s just a shame the virus isn’t forcing people not to tailgate on the roads here too!

That’s another thing that winds me up. It’s so rude and dangero u s , r e g a rd l e s s o f m y Asperger’s!

Because of my condition, I also have a few sensory issues. Smells and sounds can be heightened. Another silver lining of the virus is that people are wearing masks. Bad breath is one of the things I hate the most!

Anyway, Coronavirus, o r n o t . We s h o u l d r e spect each other’s boundaries and health.

Don’t cough and s n e e z e i n t o t h e a i r, ever. Wash your hands regularly too. Brush your teeth too! We shouldn’t

have needed a pandemic to remind of these simple things!

Quite frankly, people seem to have lost their manners!

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4:00am Teleshopping 7:00am Quincy, M.E. 8:00am Kojak 9:05am The Saint 10:10am Minder 11:15am The Professionals 12:20pmThe Sweeney 1:25pm Quincy, M.E. 2:30pm Kojak 3:35pm The Saint 4:35pm Minder 5:45pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm The Chase 9:00pm Britain's Busiest Airport Heathrow 9:30pm Britain's Busiest Airport Heathrow 10:00pm Casino Royale 11:05pmFYI Daily 11:10pm Casino Royale Superb spy action and a blistering return for the new Bond.

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FOR NEXT 7 DAYS AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Being at the forefront of a learning experience is pleasurable this week. An unexpected offer seems small but could have a big effect. A friend in need may go over the top and annoy you. It may be necessary to distance yourself and give help through others. .

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Even as you prepare to go on a trip or start something new this week, the future beckons.

In small things there are clues to the way forward. A chance encounter brings humour and opens your eyes to a friendship lately neglected.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Emotional and monetary wealth go hand in hand at the beginning of this energetic week. Someone is likely to make demands that you find unacceptable and you will need all your tact to avoid unpleasantness, but any resistance by you will, in the longer term, only gain you respect.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) You may feel a bit like Sherlock Holmes when you solve a tricky dilemma. With your intellect soaring, it is little surprise that others come to you with their problems. A natural agony aunt because of your interest in others, this suits you well enough.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Mutual plans are exciting but make sure that others know your needs exactly. As a Leo, you will never willingly accept second best but how can others know your standards?

Your needs and desires are close to your heart but are sometimes held so close that others cannot see and respond to them.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Putting your thoughts and feelings on a par with someone else will help you to understand their point of view. As painful as it seems, there will need to be some compromise if everyone is to be happy.

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Sometimes, you retreat into your shell and your normally gregarious personality takes a back seat. Although you may not have received the expected response to a question recently, it is no reason to brood. Show yourself in your true colours this week.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) The way to bring energy levels up this week is to spend time with energetic people. You may feel a little on the fringes initially but, at the end of the day, your spirit will be lifted.

Fresh air and group activities bring the most satisfaction, although a one-to-one task proves particularly fruitful.

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Someone with a romantic interest in you starts buzzing around. This is all very well if you are willing, but if not keep your distance. As thoughts turn to summer, it is not surprising that a holiday is on your mind. There is, however, a question mark over with whom you want to go.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Small matters start to clog up the emotional works. You would rather be somewhere else, but grit your teeth and deal with necessary matters.

Finances certainly must be watched most carefully. Get your glad rags on at the weekend and really let your hair down. Of course, there are more serious matters to be considered but not all the time.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Look ahead to see how exactly you can make this spring extra special. Making your plans clear to others means a smooth journey as opposed to unnecessary delays.

A particular place brings back memories of a love long past.

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Across 1 The girl turned paler (7) 5 A funny pose for a Greek author (5) 8 Cut Sally Lunn's initial on a tree (5) 9 Monster devouring head of old mounted soldier (7) 10 Clothes appear crumpled on lad at first (7) 11 Tipsy, like Robin's men (5) 12 Making enquiries in the capacity of ruler (6) 14 Bear witness to it at the trial (6) 18 Some careless language (5) 20 Where is Suez extract from second edition? (7) 22 Warned about treadle (7) 23 Attempts to score points in rugby (5) 24 Handy composition for a composer (5) 25 Asian attacks reported in angry speeches (7) Down 1 Callas confused by a place where she sang (2,5) 2 Get hold of a government file (5) 3 Get near the trouble in Iranian city (7) 4 Hotplate's no good? That's a mystery (6) 5 Panic from the Bengal Army's ranks (5) 6 Plague cures go wrong (7) 7 Writer going to New York for not much money (5) 13 Dishonesty perpetrated by crooked

raven in Kentucky (7) 15 Swindler having dance with monarch (7) 16 Locks trees around ship (7) 17 Believe in ‘Buy now, pay later’? (6) 18 Keep silent about mother's accident (5)

Code Breaker

19 Make progress in good school (3,2) 21 I sped in confusion when caught sight of (5)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 13 represents F and 23 represents Z, so fill in F every time the figure 13 appears and Z every time the figure 23 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 Feeling or showing extreme anger (5) 4 Neck garment (5) 7 Very funny (9) 8 Mislaid (4) 10 Cap with no brim or bill (5) 13 Military trainee (5) 14 Nothing (4) 17 Bias (9) 19 Devoutly religious (5) 20 Australian wild dog (5)

English - Spanish

Down 1 Breathe in (6) 2/3 Listening with interest (3,4) 4 Expressed orally (6) 5 Severe, stern (7) 6 Fraudulent (4) 9 Hair cleansing agent (7) 11 Niche or alcove (6) 12 Lively Spanish dance (6) 15 Edible freshwater fish (4) 16 Reserve of money set aside for some purpose (4) 18 Public house (3)

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

Across Down 1 Mismo (4) 1 Sustrear (8) 2 Humor variable (5) 3 Cajeros (8) 4 To sharpen (6) 9 Broccoli (7) 5 To make (fire, bed, tea, will, remark, 10 To make an appointment with (5) plan, suggestion) (5) 11 Real (5) 12 Antena (6) 6 Entrance (7) 14 Apio (6) 7 Seguro (convencido) (4) 16 Servant (6) 8 Caldera (6) 19 Whip (for training, driving animals) (6) 13 Romero (8) 21 Vago (5) 15 Called (named) (7) 17 Ríos (6) 24 Meadow (5) 18 Cobre (6) 25 Loss (7) 26 Pantalones (8) 20 Planchas (utensilios) (5) 27 Bandeja (4) 22 To lead (5) 23 Lugar (4)

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Hexagram

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

ACTION (10) BREEZY BYGONE CHALET DECREE ESTEEM FLETCH INSERT LAMBDA LEADEN LINGUA LISTEN METEOR MOIETY MUTTER NEEDLE RAISIN TEEING TENNIS

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Maiden 2 Elicit 3 Martyr 4 Fidget 5 Carton 6 Adrift 7 Puffin 8 Faulty 9 Tariff 10 Pollen 11 Dainty 12 Fungal 13 Sludge 14 Kittle 15 Spurge 16 Swingy 17 Dearth 18 Append 19 Stupid.

Nonagram

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.

Kakuro

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.

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

TARGET: • Average: 19 • Good: 26

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

TARGET:

• Very good: 38 • Excellent: 49

SCORING: 4 letters: 1 point 7 letters: 5 points 5 letters: 2 points 8 or more letters: 6 letters: 3 points 11 points

Average: 7 Good: 8 Very good: 12

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Excellent: 15

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION deem demo dome dorm form from meed mere mode mope more perm poem pome prom romp moped moper ormer proem deform dormer formed former permed premed reform romped romper emperor freedom perform preform reformed PERFORMED PREFORMED

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QUICK Across: 1 Scream, 4 Spit, 8 Remaining, 9 Only, 10 Debris, 13 Shiner, 15 Oboe, 18 Offspring, 19 Firm, 20 Skinny.

CODE BREAKER

Down: 1 Sailors, 2 Rural, 3 Alms, 5 Prior, 6 Tug, 7 Civet, 11 Specify, 12 Tempt, 14 Infer, 16 Begin, 17/18 Kick off.

CRYPTIC

ENGLISH-SPANISH

Across:

Across:

1 Scorpion, 4 Arid, 8 Tomes, 10 Latvian, 11 Pattern, 12 Tees, 14 Resume, 16 Charon, 19 Alms, 21 Lecture, 24 Run down, 25 Overt, 26 Nose, 27 Backdoor.

1 Baseball, 4 Game, 8 Araña, 10 Buitres, 11 Cristal, 12 Seat, 14 Enorme, 16 Mouths, 19 Grua, 21 Escáner, 24 Anchoas, 25 Short, 26 Arar, 27 Arrancar.

Down: 1 Set apart, 2 Paste, 3 Online, 5 Rhine, 6 Dent, 7 Stitch, 9 Mates, 13 Ancestor, 15 Mascot, 17 Rouge, 18 Glinka, 20 Lends, 22 Crook, 23 Wren.

Down:

1 Branches, 2 Boast, 3 Labels, 5 Agria, 6 Easy, 7 Riesgo, 9 Amigo, 13 Escritor, 15 Meadow, 17 Tanto, 18 Pensar, 20 Racha, 22 Costa, 23 Nata.

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QUIZ: YOU’RE NICKED 1. Born in Long Beach, California in 1964, Nicolas Kim Coppola is the real name of which award-winning American actor and film-maker?

2. ‘I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me’, ‘The Riddle’ and ‘Wouldn't It Be Good’ were all UK top 10 hit singles for which English singer/songwriter?

3. Former public relations consultant Nick Hewer has presented which Channel 4 game show since January 2012?

4. How many times has golfer Sir Nick Faldo won the (British) Open Championship: one, two or three?

5. Nicholas II (full name Nikolai II Alexandrovich Romanov) was the last emperor of which country, ruling from 1894 to 1917?

6. What is the name of the American-born singer who first rose to fame as the lead singer of the Pussycat

Dolls?

7. Which famous actress began her acting career in Australia with the 1983 films ‘Bush Christmas’ and ‘BMX Bandits’? Her breakthrough came in 1989 with the thriller film ‘Dead Calm’ and the miniseries ‘Bangkok Hilton’.

8. Who took over from Alex Salmond as First Minister of Scotland in 2014?

9. Whose first novel, ‘Fever Pitcher’, published in 1992, tells the story of the author's relationship with football and with Arsenal F C, in particular?

10. In the US, how many nickels are there in one dollar?

Not a lot of people know that… the celebrated animator Nick Park has been nominated for an Academy Award a total of six times and won four.

Answers: 1. NICOLAS CAGE, 2. NIK KERSHAW, 3. COUNTDOWN, 4. THREE - 1987, 1990 and 1992, 5. RUSSIA, 6. NICOLE SCHERZINGER, 7. NICOLE KIDMAN, 8. NICOLA STURGEON, 9. NICK HORNBY, 10. 20

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

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BIRTHDAYS

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Sudoku LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Glenn Close, actress, March 19, 1947, 73 Bueller’s Day Off and Broadway production American actress best known for her roles as a The Producers. Broderick was born into an psychotic stalker in the film Fatal Attraction and artistic family and was introduced to the stage at the cunning and manipulative Marquise de the age of 17. He began nurturing his interest in acting from his school days.

Merteuil in Dangerous Liaisons.

Fernando Torres, Footballer, March 20, 1984, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Composer, March Mary Berry.

36 22, 1948, 72 One of the most popular footballers of recent times who Masterful English composer and the director of several achieved great heights at an early age. This sports musicals. His productions have witnessed a staggering success as they have run for over a decade at West End and personality dreamt of becoming a footballer and even though his parents belonged to a middle class family, Broadway. The recipient of numerous awards. nurtured this dream and ushered him into this sport.

Kyrie Irving, Basketball player, March 23, 1991, 28 Matthew Broderick, Actor, March 21, 1962, 58 plays for the NBA team Cleveland Cavaliers. As a young boy, Irving was inspired by his father who was a Best known for his performances in the movie Ferris

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.

professional basketball player himself. Having received both help and inspiration from his father, Irving was very active in sports during his high school days.

Mary Berry, food writer and television presenter, March 24, 1935, 85 English author and television host who has written more than 70 acclaimed food books, including Mary Berry’s Kitchen Wisdom. She is also the host of her own BBC Two show, Mary Berry Cooks.

Elton John, singer, March 25, 1947, 73 English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums. He has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists.

Word Ladder GOWN

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GOWN TOWN TOWS TOPS TOPE TYPE

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When? Where? Why? And How? The aim is to answer these before you start any decorating scheme and you will avoid the most common mistakes, save money and, most importantly, create a home that works for you and the people who live there. Mad About the House: 101 Interior Design Answers is the super-practical guide that allows you to dip in and out so you can solve all your decorating dilemmas.

The chapters focus on Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Windows, Doors and Skirtings, Furniture Layout, Lighting, before finally a round-up of Fixtures and Fittings.

CALA D’OR

• 1807 - Slave Trade The British House of Commons passed a law forbidding the capture or transport of slaves.

• 1963 - Fab Four Please Please Me, the Beatles first album was released following the success of the singles of the same name and Love Me Do. • 1965 - Luther King Jr Following the Bloody Sunday March earlier in the month, Dr Martin Luther King Jr led 3,000 civil rights demonstrators in a march in Alabama from Selma to Montgomery under the protection of army units deployed by President Johnson.

• 1966 - World Cup The England World Cup was stolen while on display at Westminster Hall in London. It was found one week later in a in South London garden wrapped in a newspaper.

• 1973 - Dark Side British rock band Pink Floyd release the album Dark Side of the Moon which became the sixth bestselling album of all time with sales exceeding 40 million copies worldwide.

• 1982 - Falkland Islands Fifty Argentines land at Leith Harbour in South Georgia, a British colony of the Falkland Islands in the south Atlantic and planted their nation’s flag.

Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands on April 2.

• 1987 - IRA Bombing A British Army base in Rheindahlen, West Germany is targeted by a large car bomb injuring 30 as part of the ongoing war of terrorism by the IRA.

This week in history

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MIDWAY centres on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and Imperial Japanese Navy, which marked a turning point in the Pacific Theatre during the Second World War. The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome the odds.

It’s a real-life story of brotherhood and camaraderie, and the determination and sacrifice of real-life military heroes, to secure an American victory.

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Views expressed and opinions given are not necessarily those of the EWN publishers. No responsibility is accepted for accuracy of information, errors, omissions or statements.

A FOND FAREWELL DEAR Barry Duke, Thank you for writing the article ‘Heart breaking, the final farewell.’

I am in a similar situation with a rescue dog, as I do not know his true age. I have had him for six years and was told when I took him that he was ‘about five.’ He is about 80 per cent Labrador and suffers with his hips. He is on medication but finding it increasingly difficult to move far. I know I will have to decide soon when to have his life ended and reading your story has been a great help.

We owe it to our canine companies to reward their faithfulness and constant friendship by giving them the dignity they deserve.

I am a recent widow and also I feel too old to have another dog so this one is very special; although I have had many.

I always read EWN and enjoy your input, keep up the good work.

Yours sincerely, Anne Payne

Hello All, I just wanted to send you our personal thanks for keeping the news desks flowing at this difficult time. We live in the countryside just outside of Valencia and although you do not specifically cover this area, your regular updates on the coronavirus situation are invaluable to us. Hopefully you can keep up the good work and see us expats through these challenging times. Best wishes to you all and your families.

Kind regards, Peter

Different opinion Dear Sir / Madam With regard to Leapy Lee’s latest effort, ‘No one’s laughing now.’

Once again your ‘correspondent’, romping through the fact-free mire of racist tropes he inhabits, raises the spectre of a Britain riven by ethnic and religious divisions, peddling his well-worn ‘reverse racism’ theory and the myth of ‘no-go’ areas.

He even (mis)quotes Shakespeare en route - so I’ll see you and raise

very clear definition on its head.

3). There are NO ‘No-go’ areas anywhere in the UK. This is a lie that is promoted on the extreme right web-sites Leapy obviously chooses as his main sources of information. As to his closing forecast of racial Armageddon, well we’re still laughing Leapy. At you.

As ever, kind regards.

Tony Jones

Traveller’s tale

RESCUE DOG: Deserves dignity.

you, Leapy: ‘As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.’ Proverbs 26:11 FACT CHECK: 1). The UK weighs in at 109th on the global list of ethnic and cultural diversity (see Wikipedia).

2). Accepting racial diversity is not racism. The dictionary definition of racism reads: ‘prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one’s own race is superior.’ Only your correspondent could manage to turn this

HAVE YOUR SAY

Dear EWN, I have just returned from Thailand. I left home on January 29 and returned on March 3. My partner and I travelled 12,000 miles and passed through Almeria airport to Madrid, we then flew to Heathrow for a flight to Bangkok, we were not tested in any of these airports either going or on our return? So don’t believe a word, the political people tell you nothing is getting sorted, don’t be fooled. We actually expected to be delayed due to being checked but no checks nothing, it would appear politicians are still telling lies to the general public.

Stephen McWilliams

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OUR VIEW

Your money or your life CORONAVIRUS is a threat to the global economy as well as to public health. The government must surely now extend the Brexit transition period and take a long-term approach to this crisis.

Britain must agree with the EU to extend the Brexit transition period. Businesses and our communities will not cope with any more uncertainty during this outbreak.

British companies who trade with the EU do not know what terms they’ll be trading on in less than a year. Add to this the disruption created by Coronavirus and it is reasonable to expect many businesses will not survive. Without decisive action, the government risks leaving us wholly unprepared Today, a large number of people are self-employed, part-time or on zero-hours contracts. That is why we need to think beyond the impact on employers and extend statutory sick pay to the self-employed and those who do not qualify from day one; otherwise many people will simply not be able to afford to self-isolate. This is a public health disaster waiting to happen. Something has to be done to ensure workers are not under pressure to turn up to work when sick, do not lose their jobs if they self-isolate, and receive the sick pay they are entitled to.

Now we want to hear your views.

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Cruise Ships Banned From Entering Spanish Ports Petri dishes. Great idea, should have happened sooner.

Liz Shaw

Early reports are coming in that holidaymakers are being denied flights to Spain’s Costa Blanca Young never mind travelling to Spain. Torrevieja is full of people from Madrid who should have been stopped coming in. How many will they infect by their could not care less attitude.

Rita Taylor

As Schools across Spain Close, Disney release Frozen 2 early to spread ‘Joy’ to children stuck at home during the lockdown And seeing a lot of families will be suffering financially... it would only be good if they put it out there on free TV... then they would be worthy of a ‘well done.’

Sarah Jane

Whole of Spain on ‘house arrest’ from Monday

With all the recent hysteria about the Coronavirus outbreak, are you worried about it?

• Yes, I am worried • No, not really

COMMENTS FROM FACEBOOK with handful of exceptions affecting expats across the Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca This was going to happen I suppose, and perhaps this is the only way to put a stop to this very serious situation. Some people are not going to like it, but something has to be done and this is the only way forward. I applaud the government for doing this.

Tim Lester-Smith

CORONAVIRUS SPAIN: THE GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES FINES OF UPTO 30,000 EUROS FOR BREACHING THE CURFEW About bloody time Boris put the UK into lockdown also. These measures will only work if all of Europe do it at the same time. The last thing anyone wants is for the lockdowns to end, tourists to start arriving and the virus to start up again.

Angie Beaton

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In this week's poll, we are going to keep it light-hearted!

• Do you think you are well stocked now for the lock-in period?

• Or have you already consumed all your goodies?!

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RUNNING: Is cardio intensive.

MS BIPOLAR UP AND DOWN WITH BALANCE UNEDITED

Eating Clean Having a balanced and healthy diet is one of the most important requirements to staying fit.

HOWEVER, what kind of foods you ingest, before and after workouts, should vary accordingly to the different kind of activities you are doing. It wouldn’t make sense to fuel your body with the same meals before a yoga class as you would before a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Follow this nutritional guide to elevate your fitness regime.

Yoga Try to keep your stomach fairly empty before a yoga class, as flexibility and difficult positions are harder to achieve on a full belly. Make sure you are full of electrolytes, as this is what is most lost dur-

ing a good sweat session.

Coconut water is a good replenishing drink before yoga.

After, stick to a wholesome snack, hummus and veggies, or a green smoothie with banana, celery, and pear. This is loaded with the antioxidants your body yearns for post-yoga.

HIIT This intensity workout is sure to tire you out, therefore you need as much energy and nutritional fuel as you can get without feeling bloated or full. Before this workout try eating high fibre foods, such as nuts and seeds, these are full of carbs, proteins, and

fats which will keep you energised. Cereal bars high in fruit and nuts are also an easy way to pack in those essential fibres.

After HIIT, make sure to reward your body with enough protein and carbohydrates. Quinoa is a superfood which will help you restore glycogen and is packed with protein.

Eggs will also do the trick; add some veggies to balance out your meal.

Running This meal plan also applies to spinning fanatics, as both activities are cardio intensive. Try giving yourself a few hours to fully digest any large meals before running. If you’re hungry before your run, avocado on toast is the ideal pre-workout snack.

Avocados contain valuable fats to boost your energy levels.

After your run, replenish those lost nutrients with a balanced, fool-proof meal like salmon with veggies; add some complex carbs to restore those glycogen levels.

THE uncertainty of recent world events has really sparked my anxiety more than usual as I am sure it has for everyone. I have driven myself to the edge, by overthinking, the entire world is talking about coronavirus.

Facebook blazes with shared articles, the WhatsApp groups ping-ing off constantly, the talk amongst the parents at school last week, you find yourself working yourself up and the feeling of being overwhelmed starts to creep up on you.

If you already have mental health problems it’s highly likely that the worries of coronavirus may be affecting how you are coping. I have spent the last two weeks obsessing over watching news, reading all kind of articles, listening to rumours. I have been told over and over again ‘Don’t worry, it’s just a cold,’ ‘You’re panicking for no reason,’ ‘Calm down.’ The sudden uncontrollable fear and anxiety caused me to obsess that I had been infected with the virus, all of a sudden at 11pm at night, I felt my throat swelling up, my chest closing in and I had a killer headache… I could feel my heart racing faster and faster.

I got in the shower and scrubbed my

skin raw, convinced I was infected, I next remember the water going cold.

Spending the following two days, hardly being able to walk, sit down, wear deodorant or simply cuddle my daughter without being in pain.

This was not me wanting to purposely hurt myself, but I couldn’t seem to control my anxiety, the emotional fever spiralled into panic. Overwhelmed by the uncertainty and the future, the rational parts of my mind went offline.

The only advice I can offer to anyone feeling like this at the moment is: * Maintain your routine as much as possible. * Self-isolate but keep in contact with loved ones. Don’t feel alone! * Read and listen to the news from reliable sources. * Play a game, do a puzzle, read a book, watch a film.

All of those things are practically useful but most importantly voice your fears and thoughts, don’t let anyone tell you that you are panicking for no reason, if you are feeling it, it’s real to you.

If you continue to feel anxious or distressed, do talk to your doctor.

Please email me and share how you are feeling and coping with this.

You can also follow the articles on my Facebook personal blog page @Mswillowbipolar (Ms Bipolar).

Stay safe and keep talking, we do CARE and we will LISTEN to you.

Ms Bipolar

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GAVIN LAMBE-MURPHY AS Tom Ford famously said, “People will stare, make it worth their while.” Something I remind myself of on a daily basis.

This may sound vain, or contrived, but I am very aware that people stare at me. In fact, I imagine I’m not alone.

Surely you’ve found yourself being watched, as you go about your business.

For me, I began to notice it as a teenager, and it made me feel nervous. What were they looking at? Why was I receiving this attention? In my early 20’s, I became a well-known face within the media, so friends would often say that people were staring, as they recognised me.

I wasn’t convinced. Travelling to Rome, New York, Paris, people still stared. After a while, I began to feel paranoid.

It took a little longer to leave the house, as I found myself checking and rechecking, to ensure that I looked ‘normal.’ Eventually, I realised that no matter how I dress - be it a Gucci tuxe-

STYLE

do, or simple sportswear, the eyes followed me. Some going as far as to point and tell their friends to turn and look. Yes, I’m over six-foot tall, with a mop of blonde hair, and, as it’s been noted, by certain journalists ‘permatanned.’

As if having a tan - real or fake, is something to be ashamed of. I guess I stand out for my general appearance, even on the streets of cosmopolitan Marbella, but I find myself attracting more attention due to how I dress. I have never been one to stare, or comment on the appearance of others.

Don’t get me wrong, I look, I see, I think, ‘oh man, why did you wear that?’

But not once have I smirked, stared or commented. Why would I? It goes back to basic kindness. In fact, over the years I’ve done the opposite, and told complete strangers they look great, when they do. So as those people continue to stare, I continue to act as if I don’t see them, but I do.

At a recent cocktail party, I was chatting with a pretty nondescript sort

of chap, who suddenly burst out laughing and drew attention to my choice of shoes - red suede loafers, by the aforementioned Tom Ford. “What were you thinking? How much did you pay for those things?” he almost passed out laughing. I paused a moment, before staring him in the eyes, “€2,000!” Suddenly his mood changed, as if the price tag instantly made the shoes more important than they were.

I glanced at his footwear, to see scuffed, basic, square-toed black lace ups, with plastic soles.

I smiled and walked away. The following morning as I dressed for breakfast, I decided to adapt a new mantra - dress up, show up, always and all ways. If they’re going to stare, what do I care? I shall act as if I can’t see them from behind my shades. So just imagine, if you’re staring at me, I may well be staring back at you, in horror!

NEW MANTRA: Dress up, show up, always and all ways.

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On top form FOOTBALL legend Paul Gascoigne, delighted fans as he posed for selfies in Benalmadena and was looking in fantastic shape as he remains in recovery for his well-publicised alcohol and drug issues.

Gazza as he’s known to his adoring fans, was his normal ‘daft as a brush’ character and full of spirit as he rested in the gorgeous weather currently on the Costa del Sol choosing only to sip on soft drinks for refreshment.

The Euro Weekly News caught up with the iconic ex-footballer as he strolled past the Las Arenas hotel.

When asked if he was enjoying himself Gazza pointed out “I’m doing really well thank you, as everyone is aware I’ve been down a

SOFT DRINKS ONLY: Exfootballer determined to beat his demons.

rocky road to the worst depths anyone could go, but I am determined to beat my demons!” he said.

“I’ve had a good wander around the town most days trying to lift the spirits of traders who are suffering a little at present with this coronavirus thing, it doesn’t bother me I don’t think after all I’ve been through I can get it,” he laughed.

“I’m more concerned about mosquito bites, damn things think I’m an all-day buffet,” he went on.

“Gazza is on top form and it was a pure delight to see him so well,” said local David Carter “He’s been in Coco’s bar a lot watching games and is a pure gentleman with everyone, he’s an infectious guy and certainly knows his football.”

Mini Rosalía SPANISH pop sensation Rosalía is followed and admired by millions of women around the world and has fans of all ages, but none more than little Carla, who is an exact copy of the singer, but in a mini version.

The five-year-old, from Malaga, has caused a stir on social media with her matching outfits, and even her nails, just like those of her idol’s. With some help from her mother, Carla has managed to gain thousands of followers, including, her idol, Rosalía herself.

On her profile, where she has more than 2,000 followers, there are all kinds of videos and photos imitating the outfits of the ‘Con Altura’ singer. With her mum’s help, Carla managed to replicate one of Rosalía’s most memorable looks, the one she wore during her performance at Coachella last year alongside J Balvin.

In the photo, Carla wears two high pigtails à la Rosalía, in addition to large crystal-studded hoops with gaudy rings and acrylic nails with all kinds of rhinestones, which have become a distinctive stamp of the ‘Yo x Ti, Tú x Mi’ singer.

EAT WITH ELLIS

Clams with Serrano Ham THIS week’s dish could hardly be called a recipe.

It’s really just chucking a few ingredients in a pan.

The only skill involved is keeping an eye on the clams and serving as soon as they’re open.

Leave too long and they will become tough.

Although this tapas bar staple is very easy it looks impressive and will have your guests thinking you’re a master in the kitchen!

Clams (almejas) are readily available on the fish counters of the local supermarkets. I paid €3.85 for a bag with enough to serve four decent sized tapas. So, not only tasty, but thrifty!

In a pan that has a lid gently soften four finely chopped shallots. This is the longest part of the recipe.

Soften slowly over a low heat for about 10 minutes.

While doing this rinse the clams in a colander under cold running water… discard any that are open and refuse to shut when you tap them.

Pat dry with a tea towel.

Once the shallots are softened turn the heat up, put in some torn up serrano ham.

After a minute add two crushed garlic cloves, after another 30 seconds put in the clams and a glass of dry sherry (a bottle of Fino sherry in the kitchen is very useful). Put the lid on. The clams will start to open after a couple of minutes.

Check after three minutes to see if they’re all open. Scatter with finely chopped parsley.

Enjoy with crusty bread!

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CLAMS: Top with parsley and serve with crusty bread.

CUTIE CARLA: The five-year-old has become a big hit on social media.

Excited to have found her mini-me, the Spanish singer has also replicated Carla’s stories and wrote: ‘Little Rosalía,’ and accompanied her comment with heart-shaped eyes emojis.

Oddly enough, that particular outfit worn by Rosalía is one of the most difficult to imitate since it is not for sale either in-store or online, it was designed from a pink beach towel featuring the yellow Louis Vuitton monogram.

PROPERTY IN simple terms, the Modelo 720 form is a declaration of overseas assets, that Spanish tax residents are obliged to fill out. If you do not declare these assets to Hacienda, the Spanish tax authorities, you may receive a fine of anywhere between €100 to €10,000. You may also be penalised for a late submission of the Modelo 720, so it is important to know exactly what it is, when to fill it in, and how to submit it.

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counts, and balances, insurance, income, and taxes hailing from abroad.

To submit the form, you must download and submit it electronically, as there is no option to do so in person. In terms of the time frame, you must declare these assets between January 1 and March 31 of the subsequent year for which the information was reported. For example, if you hold relevant assets in 2019, you must submit your Modelo 720 before March 31, 2020.

Start informing yourself about what details you need to fill in the form early

or to avoid missing the deadline, if Spanish is not your first language you may have some trouble filling this in.

Give yourself plenty of time to avoid any penalties. The Modelo 720 is in no way related to tax collection, it is a merely informative form which Hacienda demands. It should be noted that the EU considers Spain to be infringing EU law by imposing penalties for late submissions of the Modelo 720.

The penalties will still apply; however, the EU Commission is currently debating the legality of these fines.

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THE PADRON: Registration is necessary.

REGISTERING your residency in Spain is commonly known as empadronamiento, or padron for short, which is the Spanish government’s way of registering your name and address into the local census.

This is a requirement for all legal residents, Spanish natives and expatriates alike.

This is important as your empadronamiento is required for various administrative tasks in Spain, such as getting your social security number, getting married, buying or selling a vehicle, and using the public health care system.

To successfully register with your local council, you will first need to fill in a form called Solicitud de Empadronamiento (a Registration Request Form), this must then be handed over to your Oficina de Empadronamiento (Registration Office), which is typically found at your local town hall (ayuntamiento).

Forms vary in accordance with the region you reside in and some offices will require you to book an appointment in advance.

More likely than not you are expected to book an appointment in advance, this can be done online on the local council’s website.

However, to make sure you have the right information for your region, simply consult your local council’s website.

Apart from your filled-out form, you will need to take some other vital documents with you.

The first is any official proof of identity, such as a passport, and secondly, you will need to bring a proof of residence, this can be either a rental contract or utility bill.

This registration process is not only necessary when you first move to Spain, but also when you move house.

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Gonçal Sobré was a true eccentric, and he and I became great friends when I visited a hotel he owned in Sitges, the gorgeous Hotel Romàntic, built in 1897.

I’d always had a taste for wacky art and the moment I saw Gonçal’s painting I knew I had to have it. Since then, each time I glance at it memories come flooding back of the best and most surreal holiday I’ve ever had.

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PECULIAR PAINTING: But the memories are priceless. citement. ‘Get dressed, grab your camera and come with me now,’ he trumpeted.

Hungover, and still half asleep I got into his beat-up old jalopy and demanded to know where he was taking me.

He replied ‘You’ll see when we get there.’ Half an hour later I found myself in a small village, the central square of which was dominated by a statue of General Franco. Attached to it were chains, and within minutes of us

arriving, a tractor brought the statue crashing to the ground and an enormous cheer echoed round village.

It happened immediately after the news spread throughout the world that the vicious dictator had died of a heart attack, and similar statues were destroyed in the wake of his death.

The second abiding memory I have of that holiday was when a posse of pilgrims on their way back from Lourdes arrived at the hotel at around midnight, each carrying a six-litre bottle of ‘holy’ water.

These were not nice people.

They rudely demanded that the water be taken up to their rooms by the concierge, a man in his late 80s who had to use the stairs to lug the bottles and luggage up to their rooms (the hotel did not have a lift). He wasn’t thanked.

Nor did he receive a single tip.

The next morning Gonçal was at the reception desk when the pilgrims’ leader stormed up to him and insisted that bottled wa-

ter be sent up to each of their rooms. The pious party had discovered that the tap water was salty, and they couldn’t make tea.

A fiery atheist, Gonçal thundered: ‘Use your bloody holy water to make tea, or go to my café and buy some.’ Ten minutes later the pilgrims stormed out of the hotel in a fury.

During the 45 years that I’ve owned the painting, it never once crossed my mind to have it valued. So this week I contacted Balclis, a leading auction house in Barcelona, and sent them a link to a website detailing Gonçal’s history.

To my astonishment I received a reply from Balclis within an hour of my sending them an email with a photo of the painting attached.

The good news was that they knew Sobré’s work. The bad news was that, were I to put it up for auction, I’d be lucky to get €4.00!

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THANKS to the revised exterior, Skoda’s Rapid compact saloon and Rapid Spaceback hatchback have a more youthful dynamic appearance.

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experience, with agility and poise backed by abundant power from Aston Martin’s twinturbo 5.2-litre V12. Driving doesn’t get any purer than this.”

Dynamic youth tem. This includes a TFT LCD monitor with an eight-inch screen and a user interface featuring a playing-card design along with voice control.

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The ESP stability programme enhances safety on the road, along with tyre pressure monitoring and other safety systems.

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