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NOW AS we slowly progress through the de-escalation phases towards a new normality, we learn to be thankful for what we have currently, under t h e ‘ n e w n o w, ’ a slight retur n to our old lives albeit under strict safety regulations. The sun is now shining down on us after weeks of unpredictable weather. With a majority of the country now in Phase 1, we have learnt to appreciate the things we used to take for granted. Phase 1 allows us to go and visit friends and family in their homes, to give them a hug and tell them how much they mean to us in person after months of

video calls. You can now take a long walk on the beach or in the countryside and take in the beauty of your surroundings after months of being pent up inside. You can pop into your neighbour hood businesses, shop, and contribute back to your local community who has, in no doubt, been struggling significantly during this unexpected crisis. Now you can also retur n to your favourite bar and soak up the rays of sunshine on its terrace, meet up with friends, have a laugh and have a drink to celebrate your reunion. Despite having these new, more relaxed, measures we should be

FAMILIES REUNITED: Phase 1 allows us to visit family we have been isolated from. extremely respectful of the regulations in place. We have come a long way as a society to jeopardise our newfound freedom, and more importantly, the safety of those around us. Enjoy the new now,

but be responsible. Turn off the Netflix and take a stroll outside, appreciate those around you and how far we have all come in this unprecedented journey. Most importantly stay safe.

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Phase 1 vs Phase 2 MOST of Spain is currently in Phase 1 of the de-escalation plan, however, some areas such as La Gomera or El Hierro are currently in Phase 2. Seeing as regulations are constantly changing under new decrees, it is important to know the difference on what you are allowed to do within your phase and what you cannot do. Neither in Phase 1 or Phase 2 can you leave the province, mobility between provinces is still prohibited and is expected to recommence at a later date. In Phase 1 family and friends can hold reunions at homes, within the same province, of up to 10 people. These meetings should not include any vulnerable risk groups. Funerals and wakes will also be allowed for a limited number of people, 15 if its open-air and 10 if it’s in a

FREEDOM: With an added sense of responsibility. closed space. Shops up to 400sqm can open, however capacity will be capped at 30 per cent and social distancing of 2m should be upheld. There will be preferential hours for customers over the age of 65. Street markets will commence with a quarter of its usual stalls and capacity

will be capped at 30 per cent. Also, in Phase 1 is the reopening of bars and restaurants’ terraces which is capped at 50 per cent. Phase 2 will be quite similar to Phase 1, the main difference being that it will accommodate for more people by increasing maximum

capacities. Places of worship and shops will amplify their capacity from 30 per cent to 50 per cent. Restaurants and bars with over 70sqm will begin serving clients inside at 30 per cent capacity and with table service only. Shopping centres will also re-open but at 40 per cent capacity but with no

common spaces. Theatres and cinemas will also reopen at 30 per cent capacity. The newest regulation to be announced under this phase is the reopening of swimming pools and beaches, which will also be controlled. Pools will be capped at 30 per cent capacity and beaches will have to ensure a two-metre distance between individuals. The maximum number of people allowed at the beach as a group is 15, unless these all live together. It is important to note that with these added freedoms comes an added sense of responsibility which we as citizens of a community must uphold. If sanitary conditions worsen or populations act irresponsibly then there is a possibility of being either held back in the same phase or even demoted to the previous phase.

No welcome mat for Madrid minister council meeting. Garzon’s “contemptuous” words scorned the work of so many business-owners and employees, he said. “The sector is of strategic importance to Spain’s economy, representing 12.3 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product,” he pointed out.

“Tourism is one of the activities that generates most wealth and employment in Spain and is thriving, competitive, dynamic and innovative.” Coastal town halls like Velez-Malaga that depend to a large extent on tourism should take the initiative regarding the minister’s comments about a sector of key importance in generating wealth and employment, the PP spokesman declared.

Market traders prefer to wait NERJA’S Commerce councillor Javier Lopez announced that the open-air market held on Tuesdays will remain closed for the time being. The decision came from the stallholders themselves, Lopez said, owing to the central government’s measures restricting open-air markets to a quarter of their normal size with a third of the usual number of clients at any one time. Following a meeting with the UNECA and AVAM associations that represent the market traders regionally and provincially, Nerja’s stallholders decided not to set up the open-air mercadillo. Instead, depending on the conditions that are announced, they will wait until Andalucia enters Phase Three or Phase Four of the central government’s de-escalation programme.

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VELEZ-MALAGA’S Partido Popular wants Alberto Garzon, Spain’s Minister of Consumer Affairs, to be declared persona non grata. Garzon does not deserve to be welcomed by the town after describing tourism as “precarious, seasonal and low-value,” claimed PP spokesman Francisco Delgado Bonilla who will propose the motion at the next plenary

MERCADILLO: Will not return until Phase Three or Four. Meanwhile, Nerja Town Hall, in collaboration with the stallholders, will introduce the necessary measures to ensure that they may work in totally safe conditions, in line with Ministry of Health requirements.

Thirteen towns still free from the virus .COMPETA recorded its first coronavirus case last Sunday. According to official figures from the Junta de Andalucia’s Health department, this was the third case detected in Axarquia’s inland area within 48 hours. Iznate also recorded its first case on Saturday last week, with another diagnosed in Benarmargosa. On the coast, Rincon de la Victoria had two more cases, bringing the town’s total to 138. With one more case, Velez-Malaga now has 135 while Nerja, also with another case now has 10. Archez, Canillas de Albaida, Sayalonga, El Borge, Comares, Cutar, Alfarnatejo, Canillas de Aceituno, Salares, Sedella, Viñuela, Totalan and Macharaviaya are the 13 Axarquia municipalities without any known coronavirus cases.

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First taste of freedom IT was the moment we had all been waiting for, that first taste of freedom that the majority of us had been able to have for two months. The enforced confinement had pushed us into facing unprecedented challenges, luckily from the safety from our own homes. This Monday we were finally allowed to visit family we had missed dearly, go for a coffee or a beer, catch up with friends, go to the shops and a number of other things we had previously taken for granted. As residents and businesses try to grasp some kind of a normal life, Euro Weekly News spoke members of the public in Axarquia to see how they were enjoying the first few days of Phase 1. Linda Edwards runs shop “Second Time Around” with her husband Geoff in Puente Don Manuel. “We reopened on Monday and I have found

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that people are still very wary. We haven’t been so busy yet as I think people are making their way down into Torre del Mar as that is where all the shops, bars and beaches are and they haven’t been able to get down there for two months. We haven’t had a

chance to go down there yet as we have had to change the layout of the shop for social distancing and one of us does the serving whilst the other gives out gloves and hand sanitizer. I am sure when people get the novelty out of their system it will go back to nor-

mal.” Jill lives in Velez Malaga, “I was obviously excited to get out of the house to see my dwards Linda E apart from family, which was wonderful. each other. It would be However, I am a bit alarmed heartbreaking to come so far by the number of people that only for a second wave of the are on the streets and not virus to come. wearing facemasks or staying

Taxi-driver used as drugs mule TWO men were arrested in Motril and Almuñecar for tricking a taxi-driver into picking up and delivering drugs. The men, of Spanish nationality, were aged 50 and 46 and the younger has a police record. The Almuñecar-based man booked a taxi, explaining that he needed company paperwork to be taken to Motril for signing and then returned. The cabby delivered a bag with the documents to a property on the outskirts of Motril where they were picked up and returned several minutes later. Patrolling police, observing the transaction, followed the taxi which they stopped and searched, finding the bag of documents which contained an envelope with 10 doses of methadone, eight wraps of heroin and five grammes of cocaine. The taxi-driver explained that he was unaware of the transaction, while the two men were subsequently arrested and charged.

Big order SUPERMARKET chain Mercadona’s purchases of local avocados rose by 30 per cent to 7,100 tons during the 2020 campaign. This began last December, when the fruit was at its ripest and most tasty, and continued until May.

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Face masks Obligatory SPAIN’S government has announced that the use of face masks will now be obligatory in public spaces across the country to prevent Covid-19 contagion. It is obligatory to wear face masks on all public transport, confined public spaces, as well as in the streets if the minimum social distance of two metres can’t be maintained. Health Minister Salvador Illa confirmed the new legislation on May 18 as it was an issue that all regional governments had agreed on. Illa stated that “masks must be worn on all public transport, including buses, trains, taxis, as well as

closed public spaces, and outdoors where adequate social distancing cannot be maintained.” It’s also a recommendation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to prevent the spread of coronavirus. However, WHO has acknowledged, along with other health organisations, that face masks can be problematic for some people, for example, those who suffer from anxiety or respiratory conditions. The other concern people have is the potential environmental pollution if face masks are not discarded properly.

A 56-YEAR-OLD Motril man was arrested and charged with stabbing a neighbour who needed hospital treatment for minor wounds. According to National Police sources quoted in the Spanish media, he had quarrelled in the past with a neighbour, also Spanish and aged 43, who complained about his constantly-barking dog.

New bins RINCON DE LA VICTORIA Town Hall is replacing deteriorated communal rubbish containers with 100 new 1,000-litre capacity pedal-operated models. These are principally distributed in outlying neighbourhoods where containers are more often damaged, owing to the heavy use they are subjected to.

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Marie Gardner gives something back MARIE GARDNER, who lives in Viñuela, is raising cash for VelezMalaga hospital with handmade face masks. When the Covid-19 State of Alarm and lockdown arrived in March, face masks were in worryingly short supply and Marie decided to make her own, using odds and ends of fabric that she had at home. After her friend Linda Edwards put a photo of Marie’s masks on her Facebook page, other people asked her to make more but instead of selling them, she asks

ALMUÑECAR’S La Noria school and the Town Planning department at the municipal CIE building will generate their own solar power. The installations, which will cost €102,633, have funding from Junta’s Treasury, Industry and Energy department. This was made available under a 2016 directive regarding incentives for sustainable construction, explained Maintenance and Public Works councillor Beatriz Gonzalez Orce. The projects will be covered by an €82,106 grant from the regional government with the re-

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Sustainable energy brings savings mainder, approximately €20,000, paid by Almuñecar Town Hall. Meanwhile, the Maintenance and Public Works department is also using solar power for streetlights in one of the principal access roads to Vega de Rio Verde.

Time to come together VELEZ-MALAGA’S Social Council met recently to start working on ways to alleviate the effects of Covid-19. Velez-Malaga’s mayor Antonio Moreno Ferrer explained that he had called the meeting in order to involve the local population in plans to help the town emerge from the Covid-19 crisis. “This is without doubt the moment to come together in Velez-Malaga so that no-one is left behind,” declared Moreno who was accompanied by council-

nose-bar so that the fabric can be pinched round the nose. Whatever direction the government’s de-escalation takes, we shall be wearing them for some time to come. And with masks as pretty and practical as hers, who’s grumbling? Readers wanting to know more about Marie’s mask can find out more on Facebook, searching for Marie Gardner.

for a donation to VelezMalaga hospital. Having come through a cancer operation in Velez-Malaga hospital two years ago, she will always be grateful for the wonderful care she received there, Marie told the EWN. Initially she expected to raise €100, but after reaching almost €700 she has now set her sights on €1,000. The double-layer cotton masks are washable and re-usable. Wearing glasses herself, Marie knows that masks steam up and adds a wire

lor Juan Garcia. The objectives of the Social Council, which Moreno Ferrer presides, are to collaborate with the local government and actively contribute to the running of VelezMalaga with ideas and solutions. He explained that this body would join spokespersons for political parties on the local council and the Social Economic Technical Committee who are currently analysing proposals for social unity and the reactivation of the local economy. “With this meeting, the local government wishes to contribute to creating a package of specific measures, based on citizens’ proposals, to help strengthen local businesses, tourism and social cohesion so that normal activities are resumed as soon as possible,” Moreno Ferrer declared.

“This is a much-used road, not only by the area’s agricultural growers but also residents and those visiting the various warehouses in the area,” Gonzalez Orce said when inspecting the new lights. “We have now installed the first five which are equipped with 35-watt lamps.” The solar-powered lights, which have cost a total of €5,000, including labour costs, will also bring savings on energy and upkeep costs, the councillor pointed out.

Remembering Verano Azul’s creator NERJA recently marked the second anniversary of the death of the film and television director and scriptwriter, Antonio Mercero. Born in 1936 in Lasarte-Oria (Guipuzcoa) in northern Spain, Mercero will never be forgotten in Nerja because he chose it as the setting for his television drama series, Verano Azul, which was broadcast between October 1981 and February 1982. “It changed the history of Nerja,” declared a town hall statement on the anniversary of his death.

Nerja Town Hall gave Mercero the Freedom of the Town in 1982 when they named him Hijo Adoptivo. Twenty years after the first episode aired in 2001, Playa Burriana’s seafront promenade was named after him, together with a plaque and sculpture in his memory. Nerja also boasts a replica of La Dorada, the boat that belonged to one of the series’ characters, a retired fisherman called Chanquete and the Verano Azul park.

No fleas to tease dog-walkers TORROX Town Hall has disinfected and de-parasited the perimeter of the access to the dogsallowed beach and its perimeter. The beach is located at the mouth of the River Torrox and insects thrive in the area’s bushes and undergrowth once the temperature starts to rise, explained Beaches

councillor Veronica Muñoz who recently visited the beach with Torrox mayor Oscar Medina. Her department is creating an insect and parasite-free barrier that is to be carried out in two phases, with a repetition of this first operation next month, Muñoz said. The zone has been

treated to eliminate fleas and ticks so that owners can walk their dogs without worries, the councillor added. Tiger mosquitoes are also being targeted, using insecticides including effervescent tablets that are added to the pools, ponds and fountains where they tend to breed.

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Getting ready to return to work NERJA Town Hall is preparing for the gradual return of staff who have been working from home until now. Nerja mayor Jose Alberto Armijo, Human Resources councillor Angela Diaz and union representative met recently to make plans in line with the de-escalation phases set by the central government in Madrid. These will at all times guarantee that personnel can carry out their jobs in safety, Diaz stressed. Staff of the one-stop Ventanilla Unica and Citizens’ Attention at the town hall have already returned to work or are in the process of doing so, as well as the Local Police, Proteccion Civil and those carrying out municipal services that include streetcleaning and public work. Meanwhile, the town hall will remain closed until Nerja enters the appropriate de-escalation phase that permits this. Both the mayor and the human resources councillor expressed gratitude for the “exemplary behaviour” of Nerja’s municipal employees in such a complicated situation. They also informed the union representatives that they would be receiving full details of the measures discussed at the meeting from the Human Resources department.

Indoor grower A 20-YEAR-OLD was arrested in Velez-Malaga for growing marihuana in his home. Following a tipoff on the www.@policia website, a search of his home by Velez-Malaga’s National Police found 73 marihuana plants at different stages of growth. As well as drugs charges he also faces prosecution for making an illegal electricity connection to avoid paying high energy bills.

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Safety screens for Velez-Malaga taxis

MORE PROTECTION: Screens to separate drivers and passengers. VELEZ-MALAGA Town Hall has begun installing protective screens inside the municipality’s 44 taxis. These will separate the drivers and passengers so they can travel secure in the knowledge that adequate health and safety measures are in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus, said Transport and Public Safety coun-

Seprona trace heartless owner THE Guardia Civil are investigating a 57year-old Velez-Malaga man, accused of abandoning a dog in Salobreña. The SOS Animales Salobreña animal protection association reported the man after the dog, an old female greyhound, was found wandering in the street. The dog was undernourished and ridded with parasites, tumours and scars, a Guardia Civil statement revealed. The Guardia Civil’s nature protection unit Seprona based in Motril took over the investigation and have now traced the

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owner to Velez-Malaga, thanks to the dog’s microchip. He claimed that he had given the dog away six months earlier although the Guardia Civil investigators doubted his story as the microchip information had not been modified and no-one had reported the dog as missing or stolen. Seprona sources also pointed out that it was common amongst those who use greyhounds as hunting dogs to abandon them when they grow old and are of no further use to them.

Phase One brings back fishing TORROX Town Hall announced that anglers may fish once more but only between 9pm and 9am. They should have a current fishing licence and, as with all activities during deescalation, safety measures must be observed. Anglers should be at a safe distance from other users but if this is not possible, masks must be worn. Neither fishing tackle nor utensils used for eating or drinking may be shared and the spaces anglers have occupied must be left clean with no equipment left behind.

cillor Jose Maria Dominguez. Masks will also be provided for both cabbies and their clients, and the taxis will also be provided with adhesive panels detailing the hygiene and health regulations required for public transport during the central government’s de-escalation programme. Transport is important for residents travelling to work each day

and also for those having to make urgent journeys out, VelezMalaga mayor Antonio Moreno Ferrer said. “We must be able to guarantee a safe service both for our taxi-drivers and their clients and minimise any risk of contagion so that we may be included in the next de-escalation phases,” he added.

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WITH Andalucia now at the de-escalation programme’s Phase One, Almuñecar is preparing the town’s monuments for visitors. After starting at the Phoenician fish-processing plant in the El Majuelo park, municipal employees then moved on to the Roman aqueduct and baths, announced the town hall’s Culture and Education department. This follows work at the Archaeological Museum and San Miguel castle. “After heavy rain this spring, and with El Majuelo park closed during the State of Alarm, we

Fish factory spruced up for future visitors Almuñecar town hall

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EARLY INDUSTRY: Almuñecar’s Phoenician fish factory. have been able to clear weeds from practically all of the com-

AS lockdown regulations are eased, Salobreña’s mayor called on residents to behave responsibly. “Greater mobility brings greater risks,” Maria Eugenia Rufino said. “Continuing to advance, improve and approach a new normality without having to retreat depends what each of us does now,” she declared.

Business as usual AXARAGUA, responsible for Axarquia’s water and main drainage, has been carrying out improvements at their installations throughout the coronavirus crisis. Axaragua has spent more than €150,000 on Axarquia sewage treatment plants, including important improvements in Rincon de la Victoria and Torrox. The company is dependent on the group of towns belonging to the Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol-Axarquia whose president Jose Juan Jimenez recently detailed Axaragua’s activities during the Covid-19 lockdown.

First steps towards new normality Rufino planned to meet groups representing business-owners and the hospitality industry, explaining the town hall’s measures and proposals to assist their return to activity. These sectors were apprehensive, the mayor said, as there was no manual for

Hospital lab needs more staff THE CSIF union representing hospital staff claimed that Axarquia Hospital’s laboratory is “saturated” with work. “Technical personnel are at present having to put up with an unsustainable workload,” the union said. The unit has incorporated new techniques in recent months but this has not been accompanied by more staff to carry them out, CSIF pointed out. In addition to this situation, there is also demand for tests to detect the SARS-CoV2 virus which is responsible for the pandemic. This service includes analysing samples that the laboratory receives from health

plex,” explained Almuñecar’s Culture and Education councillor Al-

berto Garcia Gilabert. The El Majuelo fish farm was built towards the end of the fifth century BC, reached its peak between the first and second centuries AD and continued production until the fourth century AD. Then called Sexi, the town produced its own coinage thanks to wealth that was based on producing garum, the fish sauce prized by the Romans, and exporting cured fish to the rest of the empire.

centres, care homes for the elderly and the hospital itself. At present the laboratory, which has a staff of 30, carries out 170,000 analyses each month. According to CSIF, the laboratory needs at least three more technicians as well as a microbiologist to meet the demands for analyses which have multiplied during the coronavirus crisis. At least laboratory employees have now been provided with one-use uniforms, CSIF announced. These are essential when they are working every day with samples of pathogenic biological agents, including the coronavirus, the union said.

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dealing with the present situation: “Building a new society depends on us all,” she pointed out. “First there will be a meeting of spokespersons, probably followed by a plenary council meeting this Friday, to produce a document agreed by all politi-

Jimenez, who also heads Axaragua, explained that over the last two months, employees have been engaged in disinfection, maintenance and repairs. “Significant health and safety efforts were made, and employees supplied with individual protection equipment,” Jimenez said. “We have encouraged teleworking for administrative staff and management while taking scrupulous care when personnel from outside the company had to enter our installations,” he said. “The way the company has functioned is a matter of pride for us,” Jimenez added.

cal parties, and not just the local government,” Rufino promised. Referring to the question of extending the terraces of the chiringuito beach bars so that turnover is not affected by fewer widely-spaced tables, Rufino said that owners had her backing. “But this is not a municipal decision,” she reminded them.

New premises for the Local Police MOTRIL’S mayor Luisa Maria Garcia Chamorro pledged that the future Local Police station would symbolise the town’s Public Works. The mayor, town hall officials and Local Police officers were present as the plans were signed off at the site of the new building on the Ronda Sur, adjoining the

Social Security offices. The town would have a Local Police building that was worthy of its officers and 21st century Motril, Garcia Chamorro declared. “In 22 months’ time the police will have a building that answers their needs,” she added. “Not only do we owe them

Stallholders stall TORROX is another Axarquia town where the weekly open-air weekly market will not yet reopen. The town hall announced that owing to restrictions limiting the number of stall and customers, the market traders have asked to wait for Phase Three or Four of the government’s de-escalation timetable before returning.

this, but it underlines their exceptional work throughout the confinement period during the State of Alarm. “Nor should we forget that reactivating municipal projects is another local government initiative that directly affects economic activity at this particular moment,” the mayor said.

This time next year FRANCISCO JAVIER UNCITI LUNA designed the winning poster for Nerja’s San Isidro fiestas. Given the impossibility of holding the fiestas owing to the State of Alarm, residents celebrated inside their own homes without the traditional proces-

sion through Nerja’s streets which has been held since 1963. As well as winning him a cash prize of €150, Francisco Javier’s poster will be used for the 2021 fiestas, Popular Traditions councillor Elena Galvez announced.

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Digital tax OFFICIALS all across the world are now trying to grapple with ways to try and tax companies such as Facebook and even Google. Spain’s own government have just approved a digital services tax. This is coming after a very similar move came from the US. The levy is going to place a total tax rate of 3 per cent on earnings that come from online ads and any deals that might be brokered on digital platforms. The budget minister who is Maria Jesus Montero has stated that the tax is not going to come into place until December and that this is going to allow the organisation for Economic Corporation and Development to come to an agreement on a separate global tax.

DIGITAL SERVICE: Introduced by the government.

LOW cost air carrier Ryanair is sacking yet more workers in Spain and the UK following A p r i l ’s a n n o u n c e m e n t o f t h o u sands of redundancies. Two hundred and fifty office staff are to go from the company’s offices in Madrid and Stansted, in addition to Dublin and Wroclaw. The job cuts will come from a mixture of sackings, voluntary redun-

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“Solidarity” not “prejudice” THERE should be no discrimination against visitors from Spain’s worst coronavirus hit re g i o n s M a d r i d a n d Catalonia in holiday destinations like the Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca this s u m m e r, s a y s t h e head of the national federation of municipalities and provinces. Speaking to Spanish press, FEMP president and mayor of Vigo, Abel Caballero called on the public not to “segregate” residents from the two regions and insisted they should be treated the same way on beaches as visitors from anywhere else in the country. “We cannot make infection a segregation factor,” Caballero commented. “We have to look for no contagion, but not in a derogatory way be-

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SUPPORT: Rather than “prejudice” against residents of Madrid and C there should be “solidarity,” the FEMP federation president insisted. cause it is a common phenomenon.” The FEMP president expressed his support for Madrid and Catalonia for having had to deal with such strong

outbreaks of the virus and argued that rather than “prejudice” against residents of the two there should be “solidarity.” Cabellero made it

Laid off dancies, and non-renewal of fixedterm contracts. The fresh blow comes as R yanair said in April that it would be laying

off up to 3,000 staff. Darren Hughes, People Director for R yanair said: “This is a very painful time for R yanair, our crews

A NEW hoax is circulating on the internet under the guise of Spain’s General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) telling people via an email that they have been fined for a motoring offence. Hackers are now using the fake notification to con users to sharing their private details like bank accounts by clicking on a link. The DGT has advised that it does not use emails to notify drivers about fines nor does it use the kind of very blunt language that has been observed in the malicious mailing, which at first glance looks realistic. When the fake email is sent, the unsuspecting motorist sees the message with the subject ‘Pay your Fine.’ The actual email details where

clear the “safe beaches” of his city are open to Catalans and Madrileños as soon as the health authorities allow movement around the country.

and our people supporting operations from our Dublin, Stansted, Madrid and Wroclaw offices.” The carrier says that it plans to operate around 40 per cent of its regular services across all of its scheduled routes from July 1. That bold statement made earlier in the week takes no account of what measures will be taken on reopening European borders.

Motoring Hack FAKE EMAIL: Pretends to come from the DGT.

and when the offence was allegedly committed, and then he or she is directed to click on a link to get more information. The Internet Security Office

says that clicking the link allows for the download of a malicious file that can infect a computer and be used in the future for hacking purposes.

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Lufthansa restarting flights Workers suffering PTSD

REACTIVATION: Lufthansa, Eurowings and Swiss will up the flight offer to Spain from 14 to 61 connections a week in the first fortnight of June. LUFTHANSA group airlines are restarting flights between Ibiza, Mallorca and Valencia and six German and one Swiss city at the beginning of June. The Lufthansa, Eurowings and Swiss flight offer to Spain will increase from 14 to 61 connections a week between June 1 and 14. Reservations are already being taken for the services connecting the two Balearic Islands and Valencia with the two northern European

countries. Eurowings will be offering five weekly flights to Mallorca from Cologne, five from Dusseldorf, and four from Munich and two services a week between Dusseldor f and Ibiza. Swiss is flying four times a week from Zurich to Valencia, as well as operating six weekly connections with Barcelona and three to Madrid. Lufthansa is meanwhile upping the number of its weekly services from Frankfurt to the Catalan

Spain’s borders stay closed THE country has announced that it is extending a travel ban to all non-essential visitors through to June 15, which matches the European Union policy to do the same. The new government order pushes past the original cut-off date of May 24, and also goes way past the current period of Spain’s State of Alarm emergency measures. A government source said that “restrictions are likely to remain in place no matter how important tourism is for the Spanish economy.” Only Spanish nationals and nonSpaniards with official residencia documents that prove Spain is where they live are allowed in via flights, sea journeys and land border crossings. There are some limited exceptions including special category workers and diplomats. Land borders with France and Portugal were closed to most people since the State of Alarm was implemented in mid-March to fight the coronavirus pandemic, pushing the economy to a near stand-still and hitting its key tourist sector hard.

city and to Spain’s capital. The new connections with Spain are part of the Lufthansa group’s general reactivation plan, under which it expects to be flying from Germany to 106 destinations in Europe and more than 20 locations elsewhere in the world at the end of June. The company made it clear it will be working in “close collaboration” with the Spanish authorities on compliance with all current laws and reg-

Your ITV Explained FOR many residents in Spain, lockdown has happened at an unfortunate time, driving licences and ITVs have expired and exceptions to these expiry dates have been made until now. Under Phase 1, if your ITV has expired you can make a booking at the closest centre. You must arrive with necessary protective gear such as face masks and gloves, as well as ensuring you have a prebooked appointment. The government has given individuals a 30-day extension to their ITV if it expired during lockdown, as well as an additional 15-day grace period for each week that has passed in quarantine. Therefore, to work out how long before you must renew your ITV simply add 30 days to the expiry date, along with 15 additional days of every week in quarantine. For example, if your ITV expired in Week 1 of quarantine, from March 14 to 20 then you have 30 days to renew alongside an additional 15 days. If it expired in Week 2 of quarantine, from March 21 to 27, then you have 30 days to renew alongside an additional 30 days. Week 3 March 28 to April 3 would be 30 days to renew and an additional 45 days.

ulations on commercial flights coming in and out of the country. The group has reminded travellers to take into account rules on entry and quarantine at their respective destinations when planning their trips. It will also continue to ask passengers to wear face masks inside the aircraft, while onboard refreshment services will be limited until further notice.

MORE than half of Spain’s health staff working in hospitals during the coronavirus crisis have symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and 80 per cent are suffering from anxiety, a new study reveals. Preliminary results from an investigation carried out by the Universidad Complutense de Madrid Work Psychology and Safety Studies Laboratory show that 53 per cent of hospital health workers display symptoms compatible with PTSD and 79.5 per cent have symptoms of anxiety, of which 21.2 per cent could be severe cases. The study is based on the experience of 1,243 health workers at different hospitals. Nine out of 10 work in Madrid, Spain’s worst affected area by the Covid-19 pandemic. Study authors Dr Lour-

des Luceño Moreno and Jesus Martin Garcia concluded that depression is another issue. Just over 50 per cent of those taking part in the study have symptoms. Of these, 5.6 per cent could be severe. One in four reported they were emotionally exhausted. At the same time, more than 80 per cent said they like working in their profession and nearly one in four showed ‘high levels of resilience.’ The investigators concluded that psychological support for health workers is advisable, warning that if there were to be a second wave of the virus “we will find ourselves dealing with emotionally damaged professionals and with a health system without the capacity to respond.”

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Sharks spotted

Cyberhack

EASYJET: Hackers accessed their database.

CRUISING AROUND: Shark spotted in front of La Mamola beach. A MORE than eight-metre long shark has appeared cruising around just 400 metres or so from a beach in Polopos on Granada’s Costa Tropical. Saturday’s sighting of the basking shark in front of the La Mamola beach follows reports at the beginning of the month of a much smaller one, around three

metres, in front of a beach in Calahonda just down the coast towards Motril. The Guardia Civil said that while this species of shark, the second largest in the world, is not known to attack man, its Maritime Service advises the public not to get too close to the creature in boats or kayaks.

THE British budget airline easyJet admitted on Tuesday that hackers were able to access their database and steal the email, travel details and credit card details of around nine million customers, in what has been branded as a “highly sophisticated” attack. The company is already facing serious backlash from customers who had booked flights with the airline to holiday favourite destinations which have now been cancelled due to the virus and the restrictions it has posed on the tourism industry. Now they must also worry about their information being jeopardised in the latest breach of information. In a statement released to the stock exchange, easyJet has argued that it “takes issues of security extremely seriously and will continue to invest to further enhance [their] security environment.”

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Big Flight Fall SPAIN’S airports have produced some truly astonishing and unwanted figures because of the coronavirus pandemic. The airports run by state-run operator, Aena, reported that they were part of a 99.4 per cent collapse in passenger numbers in April across the whole of Spain, as a result of the State of Alarm measures. The Aena network logged just 141,014 passengers, down by an eye-watering 99.4 per cent compared to April 2019. Freight volumes also fell by 94 per cent last month, in comparison to the figures from 12 months earlier. Aena declared that its first-quarter net profit plummeted by 83 per cent as a result of the early stages of the coronavirus lockdown.

Temperature checks THE Spanish government has announced that all arrivals at Spanish airports are to have their temperatures checked on arrival. The measure, published in the official bulletin, will last until June 15 but could be extended beyond this date. In a move that severely affects the already beleaguered tourism industry; the new regulation coincides with the extension on the restrictions on non-essential travel for people coming into Spanish territory, which will be in place for another month. It also comes on the same day that the 14-day quarantine for international visitors came into effect in Spain. It is estimated that only a small number of coronavirus infections are detected via this

ALL ARRIVALS: Will have temperatures checked. method, given that there is growing evidence of the significance of transmission between asymptomatic or presymptomatic cases, which would not be identified by the temperature checks. With fewer passengers and flights arriving at air-

ports, delays and staff shortages will not present a problem. The measure has already been in place in Spain’s Canary Islands since the implementation of the State of Alarm on March 14 and so far there have been no problems reported.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?: Political parties reaping their own benefits. THE Covid-19 crisis is causing a major distancing between Spanish society and its political representatives. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez had intended to push Congress for a 30-day extension of the State of Alarm to ‘cover until the end of the de-escalation.’ However, Sánchez has not received the back up he had hoped for and has had to settle for another 15 days, which is the period for which the State of Alarm has been extended since it was decreed on March 14. Sánchez explained that, since it is a “completely different phase,” it will have modifications towards the “institutional de-escalation.” For this, he was negotiating with the Catalonia and Basque parties for their votes of agreement, but has been let down by their refusal. However, it was thought that these two parties weren’t necessarily voting with regard to Covid, rather that they would have been making a gesture in hope of future backing when it comes to re-

visiting discussions on their independence. On the other hand, in the battle for Madrid, Sanchez is also negotiating with Ciudadanos who seem to be more interested in a vote of no confidence for the president of Madrid’s autonomous community. Which from Sanchez’ point of view would be a great benefit to him. It’s all about tactics where all try to undermine their opposition. If the parties currently supporting Sanchez back out this could then make way for a vote of no confidence which would then put his position up for re-election. Meanwhile, by extending the State of Alarm further it is forcing the people on the street or the common man to seek support from social aid and charities just to be able to have basic necessities. Spain’s electorate seems to have little memory of this and the political parties know this therefore they could push for general elections and once all the important positions have been negotiated just another reboot.

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Not enough plastic

EVEN though there are some indus­ tries that have benefited from the Covid­19 pandemic such as suppli­ ers of plastic sheets for safety screens, even they are suffering. According to the British Plastics Federation, some firms aren’t likely to be able to supply the necessary acrylics until the end of July and as more shops and offices open, so the demand just keeps increasing. As organisations like Uber and mini cab firms are now trialling the addition of screens in their cars, the supply situation can only get worse.

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STAT OF WEEK

€1.8 billion

is the value of lost taxes in Spain due to delay in signing off new laws such as the ‘Google Tax.’

Spanish car industry facing problems IT would appear that one of the first major losses of industrial pro­ duction in Spain will come in the vehicle production industry. Japanese newspaper Nikkei sug­ gests that when it reveals its latest results on May 28, Nissan will an­ nounce the closure of its loss­mak­ ing factory in Barcelona and the transfer of production to France. Last year the Spanish arm pro­ duced some 55,000 commercial ve­ hicles and small lorries but has been working to only a small per­ centage of capacity for some time. Concurrent to this, the French

By John Smith Minister of Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire has called for French automobile manufacturers to repatriate production back to France if they want to receive fi­ nancial support from the govern­ ment. Two of Europe’s largest car man­ ufacturers are PSA (Citroen and Peugeot) and Renault which is 15 per cent owned by the French gov­ ernment. Citroen, Opel, Peugeot and Re­ nault vehicles are currently manu­ factured in Spain and in 2019, near­

ly 1.5 million vehicles were pro­ duced for the French companies by their Spanish plants, making the country the second largest manu­ facturer in Europe after Germany and the eighth largest in the world. It would be uneconomic to move some of the production from Spain to France if no French factory has the tooling available to take over the work, but with France looking to move into an all­electric vehicle scenario by 2030, any production for new models is more likely to take place in France than see new plant for Spain.

LEGALLY SPEAKING Can they block use of pool? In our community we have several different forms of action against the non­payers of community fees, such as not allowing them to vote at the AGM. My questions are: 1. Is it legal to disable the electronic key to the pool and garden area for non­paying owners? 2. If not, can it be made legal by adding a rule to the statutes in the Property Registry? 3. Will the Property Registry reject the addition of rules in conflict with Spanish law? E O (Costa Blanca)

DAVID SEARL

The short answers to YOU AND THE LAW your questions are: IN SPAIN 1. No, it is not ‘legal’ to block access to the swimming pool for non­payers. 2. Yes, it can be made ‘legal’ by amending the original statutes of the community to include the prohibition of pool access. 3. No, the Property Registry will not reject the amendment. All of the above depends on court decisions and not laws. This is why I put ‘legal’ between quotation marks. One court has ruled that pool access can be prohibited if it is written in the statutes. And, yes, you can amend your statutes by a unanimous vote. This is highly unlikely.

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

Another large loan THE Spanish construction compa­ ny OHL has entered into an agree­ ment with a number of banks to borrow €140 million in order to protect its liquidity. As is becoming more common with large loans, a condition was that it should be substantially guaranteed by the Official Credit Institute (ICO) which is an arm of Spain’s government and it has ac­ cepted a 70 per cent risk. The loan is due to be repaid the end of October 2021 by which time the company expects busi­ ness to return to normal.

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No problems SPANISH Economic Affairs Minister, Nadia Calviño, has said that despite all the difficulties surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, for now, the country “has no financing problems” and would only look to the EU ‘rescue fund’ if the interest rates were attractive.

Boo Who? ONLINE fashion brand Boohoo has raised £197 million (€222 million) by issuing new shares on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market to fund the highly successful firm’s expansion. Latest sales figures are 44 per cent up on the previous year.

Tax hike PODEMOS leader Pablo Iglesias is pushing ahead with the aim of introducing new tax laws which would hit anyone in Spain with assets of more than €1 million with charges on a sliding scale from 1 per cent to 3.5 per cent.

CEO leaves Post Haste AFTER just two years in the post, German born, Swiss resident, Rico Back has suddenly resigned from his position as CEO of Royal Mail with im­ mediate effect. He will however remain on the payroll until the middle of August and is expected to receive

a substantial payment close to half a million pounds in lieu of notice and will also retain sig­ nificant share options. In the last year, the carrier has seen turnover and volume of mail drop sharply as well as ma­ jor problems with unions.

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Spanish hotels must change MANUEL VEGAS, President of the Spanish Association of Hotel Directors (AEDH) predicts that as hotels try to return to normal once allowed to reopen, there will have to be some major changes in the way they operate. Firstly, the concept of a breakfast buffet will have to disappear as it would be impossible to observe so­ cial distancing and the old­fash­ ioned continental breakfast will make a return with many travellers deciding to eat in their rooms. Generally, food will become less

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By John Smith

NO MORE: Say goodbye to breakfast buffets.

Keeping Euribor low IT is estimated that in Spain around 30 per cent of properties have been purchased using a mortgage and that more than half of borrowers do not have a fixed rate

of interest. Nowadays it is considered that the most sensible rate is linked to the Euribor (the rate at which banks in the euro zone lend to each other).

The European Central Bank is currently fighting to try to keep rates as low as possible for the benefit of commercial and private borrowers.

‘fussy’ with fewer fusion foods which require a lot of preparation and more staple foods. Next to change will be reception and wherever possible and afford­ able, he expects to see online regis­ tration and digital keys on mobile phones to allow access to rooms. Cleaning will be another area which will have to be changed, with rooms disinfected and bed linen supplied in individual packaging rather than ‘en masse’ by laundries. Hoteliers are used to adapting rapidly to change and as more is known about the virus then they will be able to determine the best way to offer a safe environment to guests. The main problem however could be working out how to balance the overall service so that it appeals to holidaymakers and business visitors without appearing to be too harsh or restrictive. Before any of this can happen however, hotels need to reopen and see guests arriving, not just from Spain but from all of the world.

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BUSINESS EXTRA Miscalculation AMERICAN investment bank Goldman Sachs believes that Spanish banks are under estimating the number of companies which are likely to default on loans or will go under in Spain between now and 2022 which would impact future profits and liquidity.

Silver shines SILVER is a more volatile yet more affordable metal than gold. In the past decade it has been as cheap as €3.50 per ounce, but now stands at €15 and bullion coins cost just a little over spot price.

Corona Tax EXPECT to see some serious disagreements between its 27 member states when the European Union asks each member to contribute a percentage of annual income by way of a ‘Corona Tax’ to help overall European recovery.

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Laura Rippin, Almeria “I would like to nominate Laura Rippin from Cantoria. She has a full-time commitment to her three lovely children, whom she is homeschooling, along with helping an elderly gentleman who is really poorly and helping those in the community who are unable to go shopping owing to the risk of the contagion. She has also, for the past two years, been the main organiser of the Make

a Wish Foundation charity event in Cantoria (sadly this year’s event is unlikely to go ahead). A recent example of her good nature is when a lady fell at home and was in fear of going to the medical centre owing to the contagion, so Laura went to her house to clean up the wound and reassure her.” - Kerrie Weir

Sara Louise Leason, Costa Blanca South “I would like to nominate the above lady who has continued her classes daily online for free. She has kept us all going and given us a purpose to get up in the morning during this lockdown. She has kept our spirits up and enabled our group to meet and chat online after our classes if we have any breath left. She very much deserves this honour. I am for one grateful for her efforts.” - Joanne Mander “I wish to nominate for the Communi-

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ty Hero Award. Sara has been providing live online exercise classes every

Fredericko Sparkle Anthony Brome and Miguel Anthony Brome, Costa Blanca South “I nominate Fredericko Sparkle Anthony Brome and Miguel Anthony Brome for their La Florida Friends Food Bank initiative. They have been amazing in what they have achieved in such a short space of time. Now a lot of needy people, of all different nationalities in the area, are no longer going hungry because of the food parcels being collected and in turn distributed by Fred and Mick. Mick and Fred made a plea for help to our community through their La Florida Friends Food Bank Initiative and the fantastic people in La Florida and surrounding areas were only too glad to donate to help their fellow neighbours. Fred and Mick do so much for other local charities too so it’s only right that they should receive a reward for their commitment to helping others even when they were in need themselves.” - Marie McGorman

day in the Camposol and surrounding community during lockdown. Her mixture of humour, motivation and professionalism during and after her sessions has enabled us to stay motivated, connected with each other and to maintain our physical and mental health. Sara has been an inspiration to us all for her selflessness in ensuring she is there every day for no reward other than to keep us all fit and healthy. She has a big personality and heart which deserves to be rewarded.” - Fiona O’Brien

EURO WEEKLY NEWS is appealing to our loyal readers to help identify your ‘Community Hero.’ After our article which highlighted some of your favourite nominations in the latest issue of our papers we have been inundated with even more of your suggestions as to who you think has gone above and beyond for others during this health crisis. So, who has helped your local community the most during this uncertain isolation period? Who do you think deserves something back, to be rewarded for their selfless actions? It may be someone who has delivered food to those in need, kept everybody informed of the constantly changing information or made others happy with their good deeds. If somebody has done something special for you during this health crisis maybe this is the time for you to pay it forward. If a certain person deserves a good pampering and to be made special, please get in touch.

Anthony Horadada, Costa Blanca South “I would like to nominate Anthony Horadada and his Facebook page, Ant’s Fat Fighters exercise workouts. Anthony has tirelessly kept his Facebook friends entertained throughout the Spanish lockdown. He has maintained his online conversations all day every day with information from

the Spanish government translated and informative, including his exercise live videos, card/bingo games, guessing the song games, and general chit chat. This was also in addition to delivering food to the community and helping the local businesses and much more.” - Lorraine Whatling

Vicki McLeod, Mallorca “I’d like to nominate Vicki McLeod for the award. She’s organised so many excellent things and really kept people busy during tough times. There are some people who are profiteering out of this and she is definitely not one of those. She’s a good egg and does it out of the goodness of her heart! Well done Vicki!” - Anita Vince “My vote goes to Vicki McLeod in Mallorca for creating the Facebook page ‘Majorca, Mallorca at

Home Together.’ It has brought joy and togetherness to our community here in Mallorca, as well as giving our local businesses a great platform to be known, and hope for the future, through a very tough time for them. Vicki not only created it but organised loads to help people through this time. I don’t know how, but it’s the one group that has no negative comments - it’s been a lovely positive place to go to. Vicki deserves the recognition.” - Karen Gomes

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TY HEROES! The winner will receive €200 from Euro Weekly News to spend locally in small local businesses that need it the most. Please send all your nominations to ewn communityhero@eu roweeklynews.com with your reason for nominating your hero and we will make sure the treat goes to the right person. Also, to give local businesses a head start we would like to offer you a free small advert in the Euro Weekly News to assist you with your reopening and to let your customers know that you are back and raring to go. Should you wish to do this please contact alison@eu roweeklynews.com to discuss it further. Here are more of your nominated heroes and your reasons for bringing them to our attention. Remember, there is still time to send in your nominations, so get in touch and make sure that your COMMUNITY HERO gets the recognition they deserve!

Joyce Gyimah, Costa del Sol “I would like to nominate Joyce Gyimah as a local hero. Joyce is the founder of the organisation Adintre which is now in charge together with Fuengirola Town Hall to take care of the homeless people during this Corona lockdown. Without her perseverance, the premises to do all this would not have existed! I have worked with Joyce cooking food for the homeless in the organisation Adintre in the past and helped out where I could. She started the foundation on her own and we used to cook in her home kitchen before she was able to find the premises near the feria ground and Fuengirola TV and radio station. Adintre had loads and

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Katy Pilditch, Granada

Jacqui Ross, Cartama

“My name is Phill Fryer (aka Phill Amaani) and I’ve just turned 70 years young this year. I live alone in a remote farmhouse seven kilometres from the nearest village (Ventorros de San Jose) in the Granada Province. Sadly, I was diagnosed with COPD three years ago and have started to suffer the effects which restrict my stamina and mobility so, I would like to nominate a lady called Katy Pilditch who lives about one kilometre away who has been getting me my shopping needs during this awful virus pandemic.” - Phill Fryer

“I would like to nominate Jacqui Ross from Last Chance Animal Rescue for working tirelessly through this pandemic situation.

She has been taking in all the sick animals on a very limited budget. She really could do with this and I know it would be put to good use.” - Andrea Brown.

Kay Frances, Almeria “Kay started a Facebook page for women at the start of the lockdown as a platform to express feelings and frustrations. The page ‘Kaye Frances Ladies Only Sturdygirlsrus’ has grown to 690 members and has been an incredible success. I am amazed by how much information has been shared and indeed helped some quite desperate people not knowing which way to turn.

loads of problems when getting the premises to cook in and also to create a haven for the homeless people to get a haircut/shower or just to socialise. The premises were renovated finally thanks to the strength and vision of Joyce to push it through despite all the problems on the way. She is a star and definitely deserves something back after everything she has been giving for years and especially at this time of crisis!” - Carita Brownless

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The situation has given an opportunity for the female group members to air opinions and assists others greatly. I think a lot of comforts have been extended throughout the group. Online meetings have been successfully organised - bringing a lot of females together and made them feel there is a great support group.” - Jenny Trask

Mandy Quinn, Costa del Sol “I would like to vote for Mandy Quinn to receive the community hero award... she has worked tirelessly for collective calling helping the less fortunate cooking until the early hours, delivering food, coordinating all donations and she has been an absolute hero during this terrible time! She might not wear a cape but She is a hero!” - Michelle Daniels

“I’d love to nominate Mandy Quinn. She has selflessly volunteered herself to multiple charities and is helping support over 100 families with supplies during Covid-19. She is up early in the mor ning and goes to bed late at night as she does not rest until everyone that has reached out to her has been helped! She is a superstar!” - Frankie Payas

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FRIDAY - 22 MAY

12:45pmClose Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One; Weather 2:30pm BBC London News; Weather 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Father Brown 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Your Chelsea Flower Show 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six; Weather 7:30pm BBC London News; Weather 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Stacey Dooley Investigates 9:00pm Coronavirus: Clap For Our Carers 9:05pm DIY SOS 10:00pmThe Real Marigold Hotel 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:30pmRegional News and Weather 11:40pmWeather 11:45pm Question Time 12:45am Newscast 1:15am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:20am BBC News

4:00am This is BBC Two 7:30am Ross Kemp and Britain's Volunteer Army 8:15am Your Chelsea Flower Show 9:00am Antiques Roadshow 10:00am The Great Interior Design Challenge 11:00am BBC News 2:00pm Letterbox 2:30pm Eggheads 3:00pm Big Dreams Small Spaces 4:00pm Beautiful but Dangerous 5:30pm My Life on a Plate 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Animal Park Heroes 8:00pm Front Row Late 8:30pm War Walks 9:00pm RHS Chelsea Flower Show 10:00pmWhat's the Matter with Tony Slattery? 11:00pmLive at the Apollo 11:45pmNewsnight 12:25am Weather 12:30am Monkman & Seagull's Genius Guide to Britain 1:30am Generation Gifted 2:30am Lee Miller - A Life on the Front Line 3:30am This is BBC Two

8:00pm The Joy of Painting American artist Bob Ross offers further advice as he paints another picture. Today he creates a mountain scene with soft, sloping grass cover, crystal lake and rocky banks. 8:30pm Secrets of Skin 9:00pm Pride and Prejudice 10:00pmEarth From Space 11:00pmChasing the Moon 11:50pmScience and Islam 12:50am The Art of Gothic: Britain's Midnight Hour 1:50am Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes 2:50am The Joy of Painting 3:20am Earth From Space

8:40am Cheers 9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:00am Frasier 11:30am Come Dine with Me 12:00pmCome Dine with Me 12:30pmCome Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Sun, Sea and Selling Houses 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm Work on the Wild Side 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:05pm Spring at Jimmy's Farm 10:00pm First Dates Hotel 11:00pmThe Boy Whose Skin Fell Off 12:05am Ramadan Lockdown

8:55am Paw Patrol 9:10am Floogals 9:25am Becca's Bunch 9:40am Little Princess 9:55am Top Wing 10:10am Sunny Bunnies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pmNightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm The Golden Girls 1:45pm The Golden Girls 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Deadly Lullaby 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:25pm 5 News Tonight 7:35pm Wonderful World of Chocolate 8:00pm Jo Brand's Cats & Kittens 9:00pm No Ticket No Travel: Fare Dodging Wars 10:00pm Paddington Station 24/7 11:00pmInside the Tube: Going Underground 12:05am Police: Hour of Duty

1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One; Weather 2:30pm BBC London News; Weather 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Father Brown 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Your Chelsea Flower Show 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six; Weather 7:30pm BBC London News; Weather 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm My Family 9:30pm Not Going Out 10:00pmHave I Got News for You 10:30pmPeter Kay's Car Share 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:30pmRegional News and Weather 11:40pmWeather 11:45pm The Graham Norton Show 12:15am Tropic Thunder 1:55am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:30am Ross Kemp and Britain's Volunteer Army 8:15am Your Chelsea Flower Show 9:00am Inside the Factory 10:00am Natural World 11:00am BBC News 2:00pm Letterbox 2:30pm Eggheads 3:00pm A Tale of Five Temples: The Story of Hinduism in Britain 3:30pm Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook 4:05pm Carefree 5:30pm My Life on a Plate 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Animal Park Heroes 8:00pm Rick Stein's Road to Mexico 9:00pm RHS Chelsea Flower Show 10:00pm Gardeners' World 11:00pmLater - with Jools Holland 11:45pmNewsnight 12:15am Weather 12:20am Spotlight 2:20am Panorama

8:00pm Dazzling Duets at the BBC 9:00pm Top of the Pops: 1989 9:30pm kermode and Mayo's Home Entertainment Service 10:00pmTop of the Pops: 1989 10:30pmSounds of the Eighties 11:00pmA Musical History A multi-faceted genius whose music has permeated popular culture, Stevie Wonder is not short of celebrity fans. 12:00am Sings Stevie Wonder 1:00am People's History of Pop 2:00am Country Music by Ken Burns 2:50am A Musical History 3:50am Dazzling Duets at the BBC

9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:00am Frasier 11:30am Come Dine with Me 12:00pm Come Dine with Me 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Sun, Sea and Selling Houses 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm Work on the Wild Side 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Joe Lycett's Got Your Back 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm The Last Leg: Locked Down Under 12:05am The 11 O'Clock Show

8:55am Paw Patrol 9:10am Floogals 9:25am Becca's Bunch 9:40am Little Princess 9:55am Top Wing 10:10am Sunny Bunnies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pmNightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm The Golden Girls 1:45pm The Golden Girls 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm A Deadly Vendetta 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:25pm 5 News Tonight 7:35pm Wonderful World of Chocolate 8:00pm Drain the Oceans 9:00pm The World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys 10:00pm Portillo's Empire Journey 11:00pmWhen... Goes Horribly Wrong 2:00am Teleshopping 4:00am Access

6:05am Judge Rinder 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 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm Tonight 9:00pm The Martin Lewis Money Show 9:30pm The Secrets of the Driving Test 10:00pmInside the Crown: Secrets of the Royals 11:00pmITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pmITV News London 11:45pmPiers Morgan's Life Stories 12:45am The Keith & Paddy Picture Show 1:10am Ideal World 4:00am Tonight 4:25am ITV Nightscreen

8:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 8:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:15am Emmerdale 9:45am Coronation Street 10:15am You've Been Framed! 10:40am Superstore 11:05am Superstore 11:35am Dinner Date 12:35pmDress to Impress 1:35pm Emmerdale 2:05pm Coronation Street 2:35pm You've Been Framed! 3:00pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 4:00pm Dinner Date 5:00pm Dress to Impress 6:00pm Superstore 6:30pm Superstore 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm Supermarket Sweep 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pmFamily Guy 10:30pmFamily Guy 11:00pmFamily Guy 11:30pmFamily Guy 12:00am Family Guy

4:30am Teleshopping 7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:35am Classic Coronation Street 8:05am Classic Emmerdale 9:05am Heartbeat 10:05am The Darling Buds of May 11:15am Man About the House 11:40am Agatha Christie's Poirot 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Downton Abbey 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 1:00am Inspector Morse 3:15am Agatha Christie's Poirot 4:25am ITV3 Nightscreen 4:30am Teleshopping

4:00am Teleshopping 7:00am The Protectors A man bets his companion he can disappear without trace, and approaches the team to help him do so. 7:25am Quincy, M.E. 8:15am Kojak 9:05am The Return of Sherlock Holmes 10:15am Minder 11:20am The Professionals 12:25pmThe Sweeney 1:30pm Quincy, M.E. 2:35pm Kojak 3:40pm The Return of Sherlock Holmes 4:45pm Minder 5:50pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm Brian Moore Meets 9:00pm Casino Royale 10:00pmFYI Daily 10:05pm Casino Royale 11:35pm The Gauntlet 12:40am FYI Daily 12:45am The Gauntlet 1:50am The Sweeney 2:50am Minder 3:50am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping

5:00am Netball World Cup Jamaica v Fiji 7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Sky Sports News 9:00am Fighting Fit 2020 9:30am Fit In 5 9:40am Fit In 5 9:50am Fit In 5 10:00am The Football Show 12:00pmPGA Tour Golf 5:00pm Fit In 5 5:10pm Fit In 5 5:20pm Fit In 5 5:30pm Fit In 5 5:40pm Fit In 5 5:50pm Fit In 5 6:00pm Sky Sports News 7:00pm The Football Show 8:00pm Sky Sports News 9:00pm Life of Ryan: Caretaker Manager 10:45pmPremier League Greatest Games 11:00pmA League of Their Own 12:00am PGA Tour Golf 1:00am PGA Tour Golf 2:00am PGA Tour Golf 3:00am PGA Tour Golf 4:00am PGA Tour Golf 5:00am PGA Tour Golf

4:25am ITV Nightscreen 6:05am Judge Rinder 7:00am Good Morning Britain 10:00am Lorraine 11:00am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pmI TV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder Cameras follow criminal barrister Robert Rinder as he takes on reallife cases in a studio courtroom. 4:00pm Tenable 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 9:00pm Birds of a Feather 9:30pm Vera 11:20pmITV News at Ten and Weather 11:50pmITV News London 12:05am Gremlins

8:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:15am You've Been Framed! 10:15am You've Been Framed! 10:40am Superstore 11:05am Superstore 11:35am Dinner Date 12:35pmDress to Impress 1:35pm Catchphrase 2:35pm You've Been Framed! 3:00pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 4:00pm Dinner Date 5:00pm Dress to Impress 6:00pm Superstore 6:30pm Superstore 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The World's End 11:05pmFYI Daily 11:10pmThe World's End 12:15am Family Guy 12:45am Family Guy 1:15am American Dad!

4:30am Teleshopping 7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:35am Classic Coronation Street 8:05am Classic Emmerdale 8:35am Classic Emmerdale 9:10am Heartbeat 10:05am George and Mildred 10:40am George and Mildred 11:10am Man About the House 11:40am Agatha Christie's Poirot 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Downton Abbey 9:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm Lewis

4:00am 7:00am 7:25am 8:15am 9:10am

6:00am Golf Pass With Rory McIlroy 6:30am McIlroy: A Decade on Tour 7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Sky Sports News 9:00am Fighting Fit 2020 9:30am Fit In 5 9:40am Fit In 5 9:50am Fit In 5 10:00am The Football Show 12:00pmPro Box Classics 1:00pm Pro Box Classics 2:00pm Pro Box Classics 3:00pm The Boxing Show 4:00pm Pro Box Classics 5:00pm Fit In 5 5:10pm Fit In 5 5:20pm Fit In 5 5:30pm Fit In 5 5:40pm Fit In 5 5:50pm Fit In 5 6:00pm Sky Sports News 7:00pm Sky Sports News 8:00pm Fnf 8:30pm Fnf 9:00pm PL Retro 11:00pmA League of Their Own 12:00am Pro Box Classics 1:00am Pro Box Classics 2:00am Pro Box Classics 3:00am Pro Box Classics

Teleshopping The Protectors Quincy, M.E. Kojak The Return of Sherlock Holmes 10:20am Minder 11:25am The Professionals 12:25pmThe Sweeney 1:30pm Quincy, M.E. 2:35pm Kojak 3:40pm The Return of Sherlock Holmes 4:50pm Minder 5:50pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm Brian Moore Meets 9:00pm The Man with the Golden Gun 10:00pmFYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 10:05pm The Man with the Golden Gun 11:20pm All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite

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SATURDAY - 22 MAY

TV LISTING

SUNDAY - 23 MAY

2:00am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pmThe Great Food Guys 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Bargain Hunt 3:15pm FA Cup 5th Round Catch Up 4:45pm Escape to the Country 5:45pm Garden Rescue 6:30pm BBC News 6:40pm BBC London News; Weather 6:45pm Weather 6:50pm Celebrity Mastermind 7:20pm Finding Dory 8:50pm Pointless Celebrities 9:40pm Casualty 10:30pmMrs. Brown's Boys 11:00pmBBC News 11:15pmWeather 11:20pmMatch of the Day 12:00am Match of Their Day 12:45am The Program 2:20am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:25am BBC News

3:50am This is BBC Two 7:45am Wild & Weird 8:00am All Over the Place 9:00am Blue Peter 9:30am Deadly 60 10:00am Six Robots & Us 11:00am Ice Age Giants 12:00pmBack in Time for the Factory 1:00pm Nadiya's British Food Adventure 1:30pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 2:15pm The Great British Sewing Bee 3:15pm Talking Pictures 4:00pm Citizen Kane 6:00pm Flog It! 6:40pm Motty - The Man Behind the Sheepskin 7:45pm Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8:15pm Talking Pictures 9:00pm Great Asian Railway Journeys 10:00pmBoomtown Rats 11:35pmTop of the Pops 12:30am Top of the Pops 1:30am The Age of Shadows 3:45am This is BBC Two

8:00pm Primates Chris Packham narrates a programme looking at the family of mammals. 9:00pm Masters of the Pacific Coast: The Tribes of the American Northwest 10:00pm State of Happiness The stories of four people whose lives change when major oil reserves are found near the town of Stavanger in Norway. 10:45pm State of Happiness 11:35pm Educating Rita 1:30am Top of the Pops: 1989 2:00am Top of the Pops: 1989 2:30am Primates 3:30am Masters of the Pacific Coast: The Tribes of the American Northwest

8:45am 8:55am 9:05am 9:20am 9:35am

Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Butterbean's Cafe Paw Patrol Nella the Princess Knight 9:50am Wissper 10:05am Pirata & Capitano 10:20am Floogals 10:35am Digby Dragon 10:50am Shimmer and Shine 11:00am SpongeBob Squarepants 11:15am The Loud House 11:25am Access 11:45am Friends 12:15pm Friends 12:45pm Friends 1:15pm Goosebumps 3:15pm The Addams Family 5:15pm The Addams Family Values 7:30pm 5 News Weekend 7:35pm Cruising with Jane McDonald 9:00pm The Royal Family at War 10:15pm The Trouble with Meghan & Harry 11:20pm The Story of 2:00am Teleshopping 4:10am Police Interceptors 5:00am Rich House, Poor House 5:45am House Doctor

7:45am Rules of Engagement 8:10am Rules of Engagement 8:40am Rules of Engagement 9:10am Rules of Engagement 9:40am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 10:40am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:40am Don't Tell the Bride 12:40pm Don't Tell the Bride 1:40pm The Goldbergs 2:10pm The Goldbergs 2:40pm The Goldbergs 3:10pm Schooled 3:40pm Brooklyn NineNine 4:10pm Brooklyn NineNine 4:40pm Young Sheldon 5:10pm The Big Bang Theory 5:40pm The Big Bang Theory 6:10pm The Big Bang Theory 6:40pm The Big Bang Theory 7:10pm The Big Bang Theory

10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:15am Sunday Politics 11:45am Saturday Kitchen 12:45pm Sunday Worship 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Songs of Praise 2:50pm Points of View 3:05pm Escape to the Country 4:05pm Money for Nothing 4:50pm Garden Rescue 5:50pm Spy in the Wild 6:50pm RHS Chelsea Flower Show 7:50pm BBC News 8:05pm BBC London News; Weather 8:10pm Weather 8:15pm Countryfile 9:15pm Antiques Roadshow 10:15pm Killing Eve 11:00pmBBC News 11:20pmBBC London News; Weather 11:25pmWeather 11:30pmFA Cup 5th Round Catch Up 1:30am The Real Marigold Hotel 2:30am Weather for the Week Ahead

3:45am This is BBC Two 7:40am The A to Z of TV Cooking 8:25am Countryfile 9:20am Gardeners' World 10:20amLandward 10:50amThe Beechgrove Garden 11:20am Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical! 1:30pm The Hairy Bikers' Comfort Food 2:00pm Natural World 2:50pm Sacred Wonders 3:50pm Talking Pictures 4:35pm She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 6:15pm Flog It! 7:15pm Animals at Play 8:15pm Burma with Simon Reeve 9:15pm Dragons' Den 10:15pmThe Ranganation 11:00pm Dave 11:25pm Dave 11:55pm Mayans M.C. 12:50amMayans M.C. 1:35am Question Time 2:35am Life and Birth 3:30am This is BBC Two

8:00pm BBC Young Musician 9:00pm A Year in the Wild 10:00pm How Quizzing Got Cool: Tv's Brains of Britain 11:00pm Revisor 12:30am A Timewatch Guide Military historian Saul David draws on Timewatch documentaries and a wide range of BBC archive to examine how television has portrayed Russia through the years. 1:30am Oceans Apart: Art and the Pacific with James Fox The art historian traces the momentous impact of the West's contact with the peoples and cultures of the Pacific, a story of exploration, encounter and exploitation. 2:30am BBC Young Musician

7:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 7:50am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:15am The Big Bang Theory 8:35am The Big Bang Theory 9:00am The Big Bang Theory 9:30am Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 1:55pm The Simpsons 2:30pm Megamind 4:25pm A Place in the Sun 4:55pm Coast vs Country 6:00pm Penelope Keith's Hidden Villages 7:00pm Channel 4 News 7:30pm Britain's Giant Pet Food Factory 8:30pm Matt Lucas's Reasons to Be Cheerful 9:00pm The Fantastical Factory of Curious Craft 10:00pm Walking with Elephants 11:00pmGogglebox 12:00am Ramadan Lockdown 12:05am Slumdog Millionaire

10:10am Pirata & Capitano 10:25am Floogals 10:40am Digby Dragon 10:55am Shimmer and Shine 11:05am SpongeBob Squarepants 11:20am The Loud House 11:30am Access 11:35am WWE Raw Highlights 12:30pmFriends 1:00pm Friends 1:30pm Friends 2:00pm Columbo: Agenda for Murder 4:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 5:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 6:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 7:00pm 5 News Weekend 7:05pm Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle 9:00pm Filthy House SOS 10:00pmRich House, Poor House 11:00pmMost Shocking Celebrity Moments

10:25am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:30pmJames Martin's Islands to Highlands 1:25pm Ainsley's Mediterranean Cookbook 2:20pm ITV News and Weather 2:30pm How to Keep Your Dog Happy at Home 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm ITV Football Classics 7:00pm ITV News and Weather 7:20pm ITV News London 7:30pm Ninja Warrior UK 8:30pm In for a Penny 9:00pm Britain's Got Talent 10:20pmThrough the Keyhole 11:15pmITV News and Weather 11:29pmITV London Weather 11:30pmThe World is Not Enough

8:15am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:45am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:30am Dress to Impress 11:30am Dress to Impress 12:35pmTake Me Out 1:50pm Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule 2:20pm Alvin and the Chipmunks 3:25pm FYI Daily 3:30pm Alvin and the Chipmunks 4:10pm Antz 5:10pm FYI Daily 5:15pm Antz 5:50pm Happy Feet 6:50pm FYI Daily 6:55pm Happy Feet 7:55pm Red Riding Hood 8:55pm FYI Daily 9:00pm Red Riding Hood 10:00pm Bad Neighbours 11:00pmFYI Daily 11:05pm Bad Neighbours 12:05am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 1:05am Family Guy

7:00am Man About the House Seventies comedy series, with Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox and Sally Thomsett. 7:30am Love Your Garden 8:30am Love Your Garden 9:25am Coronation Street 9:55am Coronation Street 10:25am Coronation Street 10:55am Agatha Christie's Poirot 12:00pmInspector Morse The mysterious death of a former police commissioner forces a reluctant Morse to team up with old professional rival Chief Inspector Dawson. 2:15pm Carry on Up the Jungle 3:55pm Inspector Morse 6:05pm Midsomer Murders 8:00pm A Touch of Frost 10:00pmMidsomer Murders

7:00am World of Sport 7:10am The Protectors 7:35am The Return of Sherlock Holmes 8:30am The Big Fish Off 9:30am Monster Carp 10:35am The Big Match Revisited 11:35am Brian Moore Meets 12:35pmBrian Moore Meets 1:40pm The Professionals 2:45pm The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 4:55pm Rooster Cogburn 5:55pm FYI Daily 6:00pm Rooster Cogburn 7:05pm Banks of England 7:40pm Euro 96 Relived 10:30pm A Fistful of Dollars 11:35pmFYI Daily 11:40pm A Fistful of Dollars 12:40am The Equalizer 1:45am FYI Daily

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT NUMBERS seem to be at the top of the priority list among the politicians and media these days. Numbers of deaths here, numbers of cases there, percentages of victims from this area, how the UK numbers compare with other countries. The whole sorry debacle is beginning to resemble some macabre international lottery competition. As I write this, I have a half an eye on SKY news and, lo and behold, the announcer is giving out more numbers, namely the number of deaths in care homes. Well of course these particular sums truly are shocking. We are all terribly saddened by the number of elderly patients succumbing to this awful disease. But why are we so surprised at the high death toll among the most vulnerable in our society? After all is this not the whole point? It is a proven fact that those who live in care homes are far less likely to survive this

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CARE HOMES: Not all are modernised.

awful virus than others who are younger and more healthy. I have found myself in a quite a few care homes over the years and have been surprised (or not!) that the homes depict-

ed on the media always seem to show highly efficient modern units, all computerised, with pristine environments and facilities, run by highly efficient and articulate staff. ‘The only reason for

the high rate of deaths in these establishments,’ spout many of those desperately striving to gain political points, ‘is the government’s failure to provide enough PPE equipment.’ But it’s not the only reason is it? Having experienced the heartbreak of two beloved parents, who finally had to be moved to care homes, I can assure you that they are not all as wonderful as the media would like us to believe. There are thousands of these lucrative private care homes scattered throughout the country, and quite a number that I have experienced are a positive disgrace. While vainly searching for somewhere to place my dear Dad and later my Mum, I was appalled by the conditions in a whole host of these places. Many of them stank of urine. I saw others that were grubby and badly run by completely incompetent staff. Not a few

were run by immigrants, mainly from Pakistan, who, after taking advantage of government schemes to buy large houses, had brought all their relatives over to live in half of the house, while the ‘residents’ lived in the other half and were often tended by some of these relatives who had no qualifications whatsoever. The speed that this virus could have run rampant through these poorly run establishments doesn’t bear thinking about PPE equipment or not. No I truly am fed up with the way the media tries to twist the news to suit their political leanings or merely to pick up ratings by the promotion of sensationalism. Ah well. Go safe everyone. This too will pass. Don’t forget to tune in to EXPATRADIO.UK Mon, Wed, Fri 1pm till 4pm. Hopefully it will cheer some of you up. Keep the faith. Love Leapy

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9:30am The Week in Parliament 10:00am Earth's Seasonal Secrets 11:00am BBC News 2:00pm Big Dreams Small Spaces 3:00pm Talking Pictures 5:30pm My Life on a Plate 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Animal Park 8:00pm Code-Breakers: Bletchley Park's Lost Heroes 9:00pm Inside the Factory 10:00pmMonkman & Seagull's Genius Guide to Britain 11:00pm Suburbicon

8:00pm The Joy of Painting 8:30pm Danceworks 9:00pm Andrew Marr's History of Modern Britain 10:00pmThe Cult of Sunday Night 10:30pm All Creatures Great and Small 11:20pmAll Creatures Great and Small 12:10am Time Shift 1:10am Everything is Connected George Eliot's Life 2:10am The Joy of Painting 2:40am Danceworks 3:10am Andrew Marr's History of Modern Britain

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8:30pm Danceworks 9:00pm Chemistry: A Volatile History 10:00pmThe First Georgians: The German Kings who Made Britain 11:00pmUnprecedented 11:30pmA Year in an English Garden: Flicker & Pulse 12:30am Tomorrow's Worlds: The Unearthly History of Science Fiction 1:30am The Art of Gothic: Britain's Midnight Hour 2:30am The Joy of Painting 3:00am Danceworks

1:05pm Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm Work on the Wild Side 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Bake Off: The Professionals 10:00pmA Very British Hotel Chain: Inside Best Western

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11:40am Agatha Christie's Poirot 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 Downton Abbey 9:00pm The Comedy Years 10:00pmThe Comedy Years 11:00pmFoyle's War 1:05am Inspector Morse

10:05am Minder 11:10am The Professionals 12:10pm The Sweeney 1:15pm The Return of Sherlock Holmes 2:30pm The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 4:45pm Apollo 13 5:45pm FYI Daily 5:50pm Apollo 13 7:30pm The Man with the Golden Gun 8:30pm FYI Daily 8:35pm The Man with the Golden Gun 10:00pm Giant Lobster Hunters

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Why some people reach out and others isolate MS BIPOLAR UP AND DOWN WITH BALANCE UNEDITED

W H E N y o u ’ re f e e l i n g d o w n i n the dumps, chances are you’ll respond one of two ways. You might hide away at home not wanting to speak to anyone. Or you may reach out to friends, unloading your worries on to them. Neither approach is wrong! Whichever way you go, it may be difficult to understand those who act differently than you do when they’re feeling fragile. Here’s why you might be inclined to reach out or hideaway. Reaching Out When a thousand worries weigh on your brain, sometimes the only way to relieve pressure is by letting off steam. Perhaps you invite your bestie over for a takeaway, a sad movie, and a long cry. Or maybe you rant, unloading all of your worries on your mum. You might even type a long email to a trusted friend, laying bare all your worries. Talking through your fragile feelings with a trusted friend or loved one works much like talk therapy, discussing your anxieties helps you sort out your true feelings. But letting off too much steam isn’t healthy, either. If your venting comes out as rage, or you’re thinking obsessively over an idea or choice, your health may be at risk - so make sure your venting remains constructive. How to help someone who reaches out If your friend is going through a difficult time, offer a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen. Ignore

the temptation to offer advice now isn’t the time for multitasking with some Candy Crush or Facebook. But if you suspect their troubles run deeper, encourage them to seek professional help, speak to a doctor. Hiding away Hiding out under the covers can seem like the only option when you’re feeling sad. Besides, every time you step out into society, it feels like taking a risk. Will you cry in public? Will you say yet another stupid thing that worsens your bad mood? In certain situations, wallowing is acceptable - give yourself time to heal after something bad happens. There’s no shame in an extended break from the big scary world. The more you fold in on yourself, the more difficult it becomes to reach out for help from a friend or a therapist. How to help someone that just wants to h i d e away If you’re worried about a friend who h a s dropped off the face of the planet, tread carefully. Not everyone is receptive to a suggestion that might be dealing with a condition like depression. Waiting for them to reach out may be the best strategy. B u t i f y o u h a v e n ’ t h e a rd f r o m them in a while, consider sending a message. Let them know you care and want to talk to them. Don’t push the issue, but leave an opening for further communication. Once they’re ready, they’ll reach out. I would love to hear your stories, email me or follow me on my Facebook page @mswillowbipolar Love Ms Bipolar

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Colour coded A BALANCED diet should not only follow the patterns of the nutritional pyramid but also take into account the colours of the foods that each meal includes. What properties does food have according to its colour? Reds and purples: Foods such as strawberry, pomegranate and red pepper are a source of vitamin C, magnesium and phytochemicals such as lycopene or anthocyanins. Foods of these colours are beneficial in caring for the heart, urinary tract, and maintaining a good memory. Green: It is the most common colour. Lettuce, celery, broccoli, green apples and kiwis, provide lutein, a very important antioxidant along with calcium, magnesium, fibre and vitamins K and

TASTE THE RAINBOW: Properties of food associated with colour.

C. This type of food helps relieve anxiety as well as maintain strong and healthy bones. Orange and yellow: These lead to youth, vitality and good mood and include citrus fruits

such as lemons, oranges and grapefruits which are rich in vitamins A and C. They also contain folic acid, magnesium, fibre and potassium and strengthen the immune system.

To be honest I’m just fed up with it MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION Views of a Grumpy Old Man WELL (at the time of writing this) we nearly got out and about except we live in Malaga Province so I’m grumpy about that. To be honest I’m so fed up with it all I’m just going to let them get on with it. I’m sure someone understands it all. The only thing I would say to all governments is stop making this worldwide disaster so partisan. Stop trying to score points. If something needs to be passed to save lives don’t just block it because it was suggested by the ‘other side.’ America is by far the worst and I think Spain has a few problems. Maybe there should be cross party committees to stop this happening. Just an idea. During this time of being at home I’ve been making a lot of calls via Facetime, WhatsApp, Skype and Zoom which mostly is fine but it does wind me up if the person I’m talking to is doing something else like walking around the

room at the same time making me feel like I’m on a rocking boat. Or they place the phone in such a way that I spend half the time staring at their forehead or up their nose. If you don’t know how to turn your camera on don’t make a video call at all - voice will do fine thanks. As far as Zoom is concerned it’s also a good idea to learn how to use it before you disrupt the rest of the group by pressing all the buttons on the bottom of the screen. We use Zoom for a group of us that all have the same Orthostatic Tremor problem. We are all around 70ish so you can imagine the chaos of trying to work out how not to talk over each other. But we are getting there and the fact is this is going to be the way to have meetings for the foreseeable future. Is anyone else having problems getting to see a doctor? I have had to renew my prescriptions by phone and cannot even get to talk to my diabetic doctor. My neumologist would only talk to me by phone. How can she tell how I am without a physical check-up? The daft thing was she left a prescription in reception so I had to drive to pick it up. The car park was virtually empty but they still charged me to park there!

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Hassles and battles are on the cards. If things don’t happen as fast as you’d expected, or domestic and workaday blips assail your patience, transform them into an opportunity to show your special qualities. Potent planetary influences urge you to look, listen, learn and refuse to allow petty stumbling blocks to undermine your confidence on Tuesday and Thursday.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Astrologically, it’s not unreasonable to assume that when sparky Mars and the zesty Sun conflict with restless Pluto, life could become a tad frustrating. You might find it hard to tolerate hypocrisy and setbacks, but fortunately, it’s all just a passing cloud. Regardless of any lack of continuity, concentrate on keeping going and prepare for next week’s brighter outlook.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Punchy Mars and the heady Sun are set for a scramble with touchy Pluto. You’ve been there before, so despite any administrative bumps, gossipy whirls or curious rejections, don’t be too sensitive. Add up what you’ve achieved, subtract your fears and keep your emotions under control.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Upfront Mars and the upbeat Sun will be at loggerheads with powerful Pluto. You might not appreciate some of Friday or Saturday’s antics, so be ready to use your charm, or perhaps your equally wicked sense of humour will do the trick.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) This is an intense week, and if you get stuck with a particular issue, jumble your words, or just can’t seem to do anything right, it might be worth finding out if the grass is greener on the other side.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Quirky planetary niggles will surface without warning. A variety of talks, news and lastminute changes surround your family members, friends or colleagues. No matter what affects your personal or occupational activities, stay focused, decide what your goals are and, just as importantly, find the easiest way to move forward without losing your healing sense of humour.

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.

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Even the best-made plans can suddenly sink without a trace. Your dreams for a fresh start in one particular direction still need tender, cautious care, and you may equally need to be wary of overstepping the mark where money’s concerned.

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You will need bucketloads of humour and understanding as impatient Mars and the sprightly Sun engage with touchy Pluto. Stay well clear if you want to escape potential power struggles.

Across: 1 Costly, 4 Bake, 8 Smart, 9 Beard, 10 Headmaster, 13 Dictionary, 17 Pause, 18 Judge, 19 Seem, 20 Object.

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Down: 1 Case, 2 Spare, 5 Apart, 6 Endure, 7 Obtain, 11 Driver, 12 Adapts, 14 Crude, 15 Ridge, 16 Best, 18/3 Job lot.

If you suspect that some things are not what they seem, you could be right. Repel doubts, ban anxieties and stick to facts and tact. If certain individuals or situations continue to conspire against you, change course and do something entirely different. What goes around will come around quicker than you think.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Storms in tea-cups need loads of sweet-talking. Of course, if you can’t be bothered with it all, fair enough; keeping quiet could be the best way to deal with problems, glitches or sudden backfires. If you can’t take a break, at least chill out with whatever or whoever brings you the greatest pleasure.

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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You are about to tackle some tough tests. Work and personal hurdles could preoccupy you, but after the weekend you’ll be able to sort out the ice from the cream. No matter how awkward things seem on Monday or Wednesday, trust your ability to wait for the right moment, rather than risk spoiling your plans.

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.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Feisty Mars and the fiery Sun are warring with changeable Pluto, so avoid any tearaway temptations on Thursday or Friday. You could be emotionally vulnerable, or even lulled into a false sense of security. However confusing the planets may seem, even out the odds as best you can by ensuring your worries take second place.

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Across 1 Dog making mother rigid (7) 5 A sail back with a different name (5) 8 Bird pines away (5) 9 Pickpocket is returning to fashionable flat (7) 10 Steal the show from the back of the theatre (7) 12 Offend again, making sticky stuff (5) 13 Football clubs' score is wrong (6) 15 Metal-worker with tree (6) 18 A bit of a fight to get the drinks (5) 19 Becomes aware of a new section (7) 21 Resolve to go around a city in America (7) 22 In the forefront as a top teacher (5) 23 Drops off outbuildings (5) 24 Rubbish final attempt to shuffle (7) Down 1 Mum uses wrong places for old things (7) 2 Delivers vessels (5) 3 Siren demonstrates rage (3) 4 Female was unwell and didn't succeed (6) 5 Away orbiting the globe, able to take it all in (9) 6 Introduced mopeds I built (7) 7 Daughter carried by Irishman in old chair (5) 11 Coats need woven yarns (9) 14 Our entering the animal enclosure requires nerve (7)

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18 Breaks useful for snooker players (5) 20 Many rush to a religious belief (5) 22 Turkish ruler features in magazine (3)

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Across 1 Small sofa (6) 4 Deep wide chasm (4) 8 Relinquish possession or control over (9) 9 Posing no difficulty (4) 10 Frightens (6) 13 Kept for later use (6) 15 Make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow (4) 18 Time between noon and evening (9) 19 Benevolent (4) 20 Bosses (6)

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Across 1/27 Literas (en dormitorio) (4,4) 3 Altavoces (8) 9 Horse (7) 10 Codo (5) 11 Wish (5) 12 Towel (6) 14 Obsessed (6) 16 Doll (toy) (6) 19 Female (6) 21 Free (at liberty) (5) 24 Left handed (5) 25 Emanar (7) 26 Oyente (radio) (8) 27 See 1

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Down 1 Puerta trasera (4,4) 2 Clouds (5) 4 Soon (6) 5 Oats (5) 6 Reservoir (7) 7 Cose (vestido) (4) 8 Inundaciones (6) 13 Descuidado (persona) (8) 15 Fathers-in-law (7) 17 Descargar (6) 18 Tablecloth (6) 20 Sin blanca (5) 22 Hoja (5) 23 Blue (4)

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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

What do you miss most under lockdown?

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EATING OUT: Now only possible if tables are spaced out.

W H AT d o y o u m i s s most about lockdown? Yo u r f a v o u r i t e re s t a u rants? Going away on holiday? Travell i n g w h e re v e r a n d whenever you want? As for me, my ‘best restaurants ever’ are never solely defined by the food I ate there. They’re invariably connected to special occasions in my life, to the people I shared them with, and a certain atmosphere which is created by the combination of it all. The time of year, the weather (really important, the weather: it shapes the taste of foods), the place, the food, the company, and the occasion. It’s strange how very distinctly I remember those memorable eating-out occasions. Even those which were decades ago, I can still smell and taste. Maybe at home you’ve managed to recreate dishes that bring back happy travel memories? Or

you recall places you’ve visited that have given you immense pleasure? I have a few places where I am at my happiest which are out of bounds now. In my mind I take myself on a favourite walk in one of those places. Of course, looking at photographs is a great way of evoking memories too. But I’d better stop, I’m getting carried away by it all! Finally, lockdown restrictions are gradually being eased in Europe. In Italy the first businesses to reopen were bars. In Greece, it was churches, hairdressers and bookshops. In Austria, DIY shops and tattoo parlours while in Hong Kong, despite a strict lockdown, restaurants were allowed to keep trading if tables were spaced out. Germany, however, has different priorities. The first places back in business there weren’t bars, churches or schools but car deal-

erships that have been selling BMWs, Audis and Mercedes since the middle of April. But what about the UK? Here the demand for lockdown restrictions to be eased has focused on Britain’s twin obsessions of recycling and gardening: the opening of council tips and garden centres. Brits may be doomscrolling through their phones and saddened by the latest news reports, but at least they can buy compost again... Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘No Safe Place,’ ‘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 and audiobook. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

WHEN I moved to Marbella last April, I travelled light. Extremely, light. I have been known to require a separate car for my luggage, on many occasions. However, the move to Spain was one I was unsure of, so my full wardrobe didn’t arrive with me. The idea to make Spain my base, was met with uncertainty over whether it would suit. Meanwhile, life remained busy with social engagements, so I used the stores of Puerto Banus to fill in the gaps. After long deliberations over Marbella being the right place, my wardrobe and other deliveries arrived in December, but had yet to be opened and arranged. As it rained, I opened the third box, of 11, and out fell old photographs, and press cuttings. I had to make a gin and tonic. Sitting on my hall floor, surrounded by chaos, I was transported back in time. My mind racing, as I rummaged deeper in the treasure chest. In fairness, the majority of the photos remain a mystery, as my old life was filled with memory loss, rather than memories. Most were taken at parties, or fashion shows. Funnily, some were of me on the catwalk. I remember one night being asked to walk in a show, alongside my dear friend, the late, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson. I arrived pretty drunk, following a long lunch, to find that Tara had cheekily missed her flight. Told I would have to walk out solo, I froze. A room packed with guests and media, I felt self-aware. I felt wasted. Somehow, the team dressed me and sent me out onto a runway that seemed to go on forever. I stood, dressed in Gucci, legs operating like jelly, and stared out into the darkness. All I could see was the long road ahead. To the sound of Chic, I Want Your love, I strutted, well, more likely stumbled along. Arriving at the end of the catwalk, I posed for photographers for longer than required. I think I was just relieved to have made it, without falling over. Turning, I bumped straight into the next model, knocking the poor girl off her Fendi heels. Everyone laughed, I died a little, immediately sobered up and we kept going. In life when we mess up, we have to keep going. What’s the alternative?

CAT WALK: Strutting my stuff. And that’s what we have to do right now - keep going. Writing this, on day 63 of lockdown, I feel confused. With still so much ‘normality’ to return, when and how, will it happen? Who knows, we simply must wake each day, and continue. While many things feel surreal, still so many people are hoping for a well-earned holiday. Rather than live in limbo, perhaps it’s time to consider spending our chill time closer to home. Possibly, because I live in one of Europe’s busiest tourist destinations, I receive many messages from people, asking if Marbella will reopen and be ready for their planned July visit. Will the airports be operating? Listen, I have absolutely no idea. All I will say, is if this is something that’s seriously troubling you, perhaps consider a new plan. In the same way that I may not be able to travel to Italy, France or Ireland, you may not be able to come here. So, I am looking at the option to spend the summer between Marbella and Ibiza. My family spent a lot of time on Isla Blanca in the late 70’s, and this year I imagine it will be a similar vibe. A chilled, relaxed island, rather than a hedonistic party paradise. For me, the updates regarding air travel and border openings feel a little confusing and unsure, so why waste time living in hope? Look at options that are achievable and book them. As I began to open box number four, I realised, that real memories, even when most are a blur, are the best thing we have. This is a good time to sit, think, laugh, and at the end of the day, be grateful. As we’ll be free to make new memories soon.

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DIONE LOCKYER WITH what is going on in the world right now, everyone seems to have an opinion. Having an opinion about anything is completely natural. It’s a part of life! But ask yourself a question. How is your opinion affecting others? Is your opinion kind? Is your opinion factual? Does your opinion need to be shared? Does your opinion spread love or fear? Everyone in the world has feelings. You can never take a feeling away from others but you can respect it. You can also respect other people’s opinions but you do not have to let it run your life or assist you in making or changing your decisions. Seven years ago, I told friends and family that we

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Other People’s Opinions Are None of Your Business were moving to Spain. We weren’t financially secure, we had two young children and nine suitcases with no guarantee of work! Some supported our decisions, others didn’t! We were told we were crazy, we were told we would be back within a year, we were told it wouldn’t work. These were people’s opinions. Their opinions were generated from their own fear. If we had listened to those opinions, there is a strong case that we would still to this day, be plodding along and existing. Our children would never have experienced a different culture and lear ned a new language at such a young age. We knew these people cared for us, but we knew what WE wanted to do. We

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respected their opinion, thanked them for their input, blessed and released any form of negativity and continued with our plan. That plan has been the making of our family’s lives! People will have an opinion, no matter what you say or do. People will judge no matter what decisions you make in life. People will react to your decisions through their own experiences, thoughts and feelings, but that doesn’t make it right for you. Today is the day that you tell yourself; Other people’s opinions are none of my business. I will live my life, my way with my choices. I will fear the fear and do it anyway. Are you ready to set yourself free?

If you would like to dig a little deeper into your own thoughts, feelings and behaviours or you would like to complete one of my courses to live a happy and healthy life with yourself, please email me coachingwithdione@gmail.com.

The 12 Steps to Not Looking Like a Fashion Victim SUZANNE MANNERS IT has been nearly three months since lockdown began and I am a little ‘mad woman in the attic’ crazy stuck in my flat. Yesterday, for example I got up at 7am, had a s h o w e r, t h r e w a m u g o f Ristretto down my neck and was about to step outside (OUTSIDE!!!!!) to go to the bins when I realised I was still buck naked except for my favourite Reindeer deely bopper headband and a pair of fluffy monster slippers. Mortified I quickly shut the door and proceeded to make myself respectable. An hour later I emerged from my cave fully clothed, hair brushed and eyelashes mascaraed and hobbled downstairs and out into the rain. The masked pitying glances slung carelessly my way had more to do with the lime green stilettos strapped to my feet jockeying for position with the camouflage combat trousers that had

seen better days (even when new). I also don’t think the bright pink Deerstalker hat impressed the neighbours, or the bin men. Now in ter ms of fashion sense it may seem quite obvious that I have none. Admittedly I did over exaggerate the above story just a tad (Ok the whole thing!) but aside from not being caught dead wearing stilettos of any hue (the combats and the Deerstalker are still on the table... metaphorically speaking) my sense of what looks good or even appropriate on my not so young anymore and frankly unwieldy body disappeared into the eighth circle of hell many moons ago. Half my wardrobe consists of clothes still gaily sporting shop tags like the dance cards of spinsters of the parish. They hang forlor nly at the back (the clothes not the spinsters I am crazy, but not psychotic) waiting for their final journey to the clothes recycling bin. There are some very sprightly looking Syrian refugees sporting an array of loudly patterned, flouncy off the shoulder blouses. So anyway 12 steps; more or less. • Don’t buy it!

• You’re not 21 any more and you would never have worn a Tutu on top of Tartan Mohair leggings even then. • At 21 you had youth and slenderness. Now you have neither. • Don’t buy it! • Blue and green should never be seen with nothing in between is absolutely correct... a blue hat and green flip flops and nothing in between is apparently not acceptable beachwear. • You are not 21... I repeat you are NOT 21. • 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Don’t buy it! So there you have it. However in ter ms of fashion sense who made fashionistas the McQueens who decide what looks good or not and have you actually seen the state of the clothes in a real fashion show? I’m all for self expression through outerwear so why not doff those blues and greens with pride and if you fancy a post lockdown trip to the local tavern wearing a beatific smile and not much else... go for it... just be prepared to run. FASHION SENSE: Obvious I have none.

Toodle Pip and stay safe inside.

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YEAH, I know that might sound rich coming from me as I’ve recently written about my Autism and some of my mental health issues attached to it. But I’d like to say that I’ve always thought logically and rationally! Quite frankly, I’m gobsmacked at how many friends and local people are now falling for the Covid Conspiracies! There seemed to be a spike in them after the State of Alarm was extended. People I thought of as intelligent and level-headed are acting completely out of character and now coming out with the most ridiculous theories. These seem to be based on nothing more than information from conspiracy videos, copy and pasted on social media and memes. Anti-science is the new black! I roll my eyes when I hear people ask, “these so-

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Has everyone lost their minds?! called experts - what do they know?” … Well quite a lot. They have trained for years to get where they are in their professions. I understand people are getting frustrated. Bills are mounting up. Boredom and loneliness too. It’s a strenuous time for us all. But what I fail to go along with is the belief that the government here are lying to us and purposely trying to bring the country to its knees. There is absolutely no logic in that whatsoever! Why would any government purposely implement policies that would destroy the economy and ruin their reputation? It’s detrimental for them at the next election. There is no logic in it! Another crazy theory I heard was that it’s all a plot to vaccinate us with microchips for mind control to facilitate New World Order. Seriously! Well, if conspiracies were true - they could have just left the planes in the sky to carry on spraying

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us with those pesky Chemtrails! I suppose I shouldn’t mock really; mental health is bound to suffer in confinement. Yes, it’s an awful situation, with no real winners at the end. But there is no ideal solution to solve it either. Even if people don’t like or trust this govern-

ment, the virus is real. There is no valid reason why the WHO, all the other worldwide governments, doctors, scientists, care workers etc would all tell the same unanimous lie to us! The world has never agreed on anything! Unless we’re getting back that

New World Order theory - the belief that the Illuminate and lizards in the moon are controlling everything (yes, some people do believe that!). My brain hurts just thinking about what people believe! It is an awful situation and the hardships we face will be enormous. But let’s not lose touch with reality. Just weeks ago, the same people that had ‘Stay Home’ badges on their Facebook profiles and were proudly clapping at 8pm every night are now saying it’s all a scam. Some are even banging pans and shouting in anger, instead! Nothing has changed in those few weeks, only that the numbers of infections and deaths were coming down. We must have been on the right path for that to happen, can we get back on it, please? Deep breaths and think rationally. Maybe try some meditation. It’ll be impossible to rebuild the economy if we’re all in the looney bin!

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DAVID WORBOYS FOR more than 60 years, television has invaded our homes and influenced our thoughts, for better or worse. It provides information and education, and there are documentaries investigating important issues and concerns. It also provides all forms of entertainment as well as company for millions of lonely viewers. The benefits have been enormous. There are, however many complaints about declining standards. In the early days of television, BBC2 showed relatively ‘highbrow’ programmes whereas ITV went for the more trivial. Nowadays most channels are dominated by less inspired offerings. Most UK soap operas cover the lives of losers (unlike ‘Dallas’ and ‘Dynasty’). Some (not all) travel documentaries are

THE MEDIA - TELEVISION poorly researched and their presenters may be immature, self-centred and often patronising. Far too many programmes are repeats and there is a surfeit of house-hunters and chefs. Even more unfortunate is the juvenile behaviour of participants in many reality shows and panel games. How did Sue Barker ever get involved with those on ‘A Question of Sport?’ Mary Whitehouse, a campaigner against the permissive society, used to monitor the BBC’s attempts to boost its viewing by an increasing use of sex, violence and foul language. A number of programmes were banned, but many were aired which would not be allowed today. Current obsession with political correctness means that anything considered offensive to any particular group will not be aired. Comedians

TV ENTERTAINMENT: No longer how it used to be. are not allowed to be as funny any longer, and this is reflected in the lack of great comedians (Les Dawson and Jasper Carrott), sketches (‘Monty Python’ and ‘Pete and Dud’) and situation comedy (‘Fawlty Towers’). In the period from Richard Dimbleby to David Frost there was respect for the interviewee and a questioning technique that allowed dia-

logue. Channel 4 News covers a range of interesting topics but it tries to cram far too much into the 60 minutes. The programme is ruined by the attitude of its presenters who have no social graces and no respect for their guests or even for their own reporters. They are in a rush to get through. Because they are looking at the clock, the presenters

are not listening properly to what their guests have to say. During interviews, the presenters are more interested in hearing their own voices than having a balanced dialogue. The result is a constant stream of interruptions. And in the middle of an important point they cut the person dead. “T ime’s run out.” “We have to leave it there” or “Thank you. Over to you, Jon.” But it’s not only Channel 4. More recently, there has been a plethora of hostile egoists on BBC who seem to take pride in being ill-mannered and even hostile, ranging from Jeremy Paxman to Andrew Neil. Finally, we have the pack hounding politicians in the street. “Are you going to resign, Mr Corbyn?” “Have you lost your seat Ms Swinson?” Maybe television reflects the direction of society in general. I hope not.

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FREEDOM FIGHTER DEAR Euro Weekly News, Please don’t take away my one hour in the evening for exercise! I am in remission from lung cancer, and very vulnerable, and the 7-8pm hour to take a walk safely and get some fresh air is a saviour for me, after nearly eight weeks of not leaving the house at all, I do enjoy my evening walk, knowing there will not be 100s of people out walking and putting my health at risk! At 8pm when I make my way home there are literally 100s of people and lunatics racing past on bikes, and not adhering to social distancing rules, and it would be very unsafe for me to walk amongst all these people. I may be over 70, but one hour in the evening to walk is not too much to ask, surely? I am over 70, but just as important as every other member of society! And I wait all day for 7pm to come, so I can go out for some fresh air. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE AWAY THE LITTLE BIT OF FREEDOM YOU HAVE GIVEN ME!!!!!! Normal people have a choice of eight hours in which to take their exercise, children have a choice of seven hours, and over 70’s have a choice of just

OUR VIEW Soft touch DESPITE becoming the worst-hit country in Europe, Boris Johnson seems to be enjoying the peak of his popularity curve. Italy and the UK are the two European nations most badly affected by Covid-19. Italians, who constitute a sizeable community in the UK, are heartbroken that the British people are suffering the same fate as their home country. Some have taken to social media to chastise the ‘reluctance’ and ‘naivety’ of the PM when it came to containing the pandemic, despite having watched the Covid-19 hell unfold in Italy. When a lockdown was eventually enforced in the UK, many Italians couldn’t understand why people in Britain were allowed to jog, go for a walk or simply leave home without showing papers to the police. When Britain recently became the country with the worst coronavirus death toll in Europe, many Italians grieved in shock. To others, it was only to be expected given the UK’s relaxed lockdown. Italians are now leaving the UK in droves to go back to their home country, according to the Italian embassy in London. The initially soft Covid-19 approach of the UK government generated a great deal of fear among Italians, and they decided it made more sense to leave. Just like the Brits, Italians are enormously proud of their healthcare system, which, not surprisingly, was mentioned by Johnson as an example of an excellent healthcare system unable to cope with the waves of victims from the pandemic. Of course, every country has made its own mistakes against this invisible enemy. Italy made huge ones. Yet many in Italy are still wondering why the UK didn’t act immediately against the virus after the immense suffering in southern Europe. This has now generated a sort of general scepticism and distrust toward the British authorities among Italian citizens.

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COMMENTS FROM FACEBOOK Spain’s Emergency Health Chief Fears Second Coronavirus Wave As Death Toll Rises Just Days After Lockdown Relaxation in Parts of the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca B. G. Surely the guide is the number of new cases not the number who have died over the previous 24 hours! Those deaths are more likely to have come from people who contracted the virus some time ago. The numbers in ICUs are falling daily! I’m sure we are not out of the wood but reports should be reliable and sensible!

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three hours, and now you want to take one of those away! Kevin Long Marbella

Pleasure in power Dear Euro Weekly News, I hope I am wrong. It is my feeling that Bill Gates knows that this pandemic was just a trial run to see who obeys the lockdown and who didn’t. How long people stayed in their homes before they rebelled. What ages were involved and what types of people? How effective was their control of the media and use of AI to remove videos that were against the status quo? The next pandemic will probably be very soon as they will not want the countries affected to recover economically. It will probably be a mutated version of CV and they will seed it in areas where it will spread the fastest and kill the most people. This time what the virus does not kill, food shortages will. The fact that Bill Gates is already warning us as he did the last time that another pandemic is on the cards it will happen because he will make sure it does. This psychopath takes pleasure in his power to create fear and panic on a greater level than Stalin, Mao and Hitler especially as he will be responsible for its release. But this time the vaccine will magically appear and will be ready with some form of microchip or identity system ready to inject the world population for the coming One World Government. The One World leader the Biblical antichrist. Regards Vivienne Pimm

Happy man Dear Euro Weekly News, Great paper! I would like to say a big thank you to the Hospital Costa del Sol for my urgent cancer operation during the lockdown. Thank you so much to the medical staff and indeed the Spanish NHS. Thank you. Robert Warburton

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Spain’s Andalucia estimates beaches in region could open by June 10 ready to kick start tourism on Costa del Sol B. T. There are people living in Spain, that go to the beach, they have got to carry on living as normal as possible with their families that are in Spain, everybody is acting as if the beaches are just for holiday makers. Let’s all be patient, the boarders have got to open one day, and then everybody will be back there again enjoying themselves, but please let’s spare a thought for the thousands of people that won’t be with us any more, please stay safe x

The Costa del Sol in Spain Faces Financial Ruin if the Region Doesn’t Return to Work Soon S. R. It’s not just the financial stress it is the psychological stress on many that is a cause for concern. Yes we do need to get businesses back to work, but we also need to face reality that some will go under. The world has changed as we will have a new normal to deal with.

Animal Lovers Rejoice as Government Confirms Upcoming Law to Protect Animals Against Abuse and Abandonment J. J. P. I won’t hold my breath, how about implementing Spain’s animal cruelty laws properly! Hefty fines for abandonment and jail sentences for animal cruelty! Far more revenue in animal cruelty than tourist police vehicle checks/fines!

Police in Madrid ‘Prepared and Ready’ for another night of civil unrest if the Spanish capital does not move into Phase 1 of the lockdown D. D. People are protesting the deaths, ruined economy and above all, lies and corruption. But this fascist government just wants to silence the people. This is how democracy ends.

Spain Extends International Travel Ban to June as Borders Could Stay Closed Even Longer in Fresh Holiday Setback To Ailing Tourist Sector J. C. This is a shame particularly as it looks like Italy may accept international travel from the beginning of June. It’s very hard for the tourism sector here to see another country, whose virus profile is very similar to Spain, take a lead. I hope there may be a rethink to assist the economy here progressing. I can understand the reluctance to accept overseas visitors, but the world is currently grinding to a halt. Surely there are measures that can be taken to introduce overseas visitors which that can keep the potential health impact to a minimum. We’ve made great progress so far and it would be good to think we could show the world the way and make it a success.

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HOW easy is it to join the world’s expanding army of conspiracy theorists? Judging from a recent livestreamed YouTube broadcast featuring former footballer David Icke and viewed by over one million people, VERY! For three hours people around the globe hung on to every word that came out of this buffoon’s mouth when he was interviewed on London Real, a ‘digital freedom’ channel set up through a crowdfunding campaign to allow conspiracy theorists to air all manner of outlandish ideas. ‘Son of God’ Icke, who believes the Royal Family are ‘reptilian-human hybrids’ and that Jews bankrolled Hitler, insists the Covid-19 pandemic is a cover for a murderous global cabal bent on establishing a fascist World Order by using 5G transmissions to

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engineer a mass cull. London Real is the brainchild of ex-merchant banker and crackpot Brian Rose who, at the time of writing, got more than 27,000 people to crowdfund his channel to the tune of $133,000. Hmmm, I thought, if it’s that easy to raise cash off the back of human suffering, perhaps I could start a lucrative conspiracy theory of my own. But where to begin? Then it hit me. Garden gnomes. There are far more of them in Europe than 5G network masts - and I hate the little buggers with a passion.

But how would I link gnomes with Covid-19? Well, GARDEN GNOMES: that’s easy. Back in the early A popular choice. 20th century Sir Frank Crisp, the owner of the second ended millions more were seen largest collection of garden off by the Spanish Flu pandemgnomes in the UK, opened his ic. Friar Park, Henley-on-Thames The popularity of gnomes, estate to the public at least which originated in Germany, once a week from 1910-1919. declined after WWI, but they And what happened shortly became favoured again in the after? In 1912 the Titanic sank 1930s following Disney’s film and more than 1,500 people ‘Snow White and the Seven perished. Two years later the Dwarfs.’ Canadian ship Empress of IreAt the time Tom Major-Bell, land went down and 1,012 proprietor of Major’s Garden drowned. Ornaments and father of forMillions died in the 1914-18 mer British Prime Minister John First World War, and when that

Major, was the most notable producer of gnomes. Bet you didn’t know that. One notable disaster of the 1930s was the crash in 1937 of the giant German airship, the Hindenburg, which killed 36. Garden gnomes saw a resurgence in popularity again in the 1970s. That decade saw a dam collapse in China in 1975 which killed tens of thousands of people, and in 1978 the Jim Jones cult massacre in Jonestown, Guyana, left 918 people dead. See how easy it is to create a conspiracy theory? But to get it off the ground I would need mass media to incite people to take baseball bats to every gnome they see, and that, as Brian Rose demonstrated, takes a hell of a lot of moolah. If you passionately believe that we’d all be much safer without garden gnomes please send lots of cash to me via my Paypal account using barry@freethinker.co.uk. For the record, Icke’s net worth is $10 million.

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INTERNATIONAL to read more visit www.euroweeklynews.com Diplomatic Row Italexit AMERICAN diplomats are reportedly furious on the news that Interpol has issued an international arrest warrant for ex-US diplomat’s wife Anne Sacoolas, the alleged killer of teenager Harry Dunn. Washington officials were “furious” to learn UK police had put an international wanted notice out for Anne Sacoolas, the American woman charged over 19-year-old Harry’s death last year, the Mail on Sunday reports.

WANTED: American woman charged with Harry Dunn’s death. Harry Dunn was killed when his motorbike collided with a

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