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Friday 24th April 2015

CAMERA SHY MOST WANTED BRIT IN “BODY BAG” QUIZ ALEX TRELINSKI

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British man wanted in connection with the murder of 25 year old Francis Brennan, whose body was found wrapped in plastic on La Zenia beach last year, has been arrested in a swoop by the Guardia Civil. Guardia officers linked up with members of the UK National Crime Agency to raid a Javea villa on the Northern Costa Blanca, where 54 year old Paul Monk was arrested under Operation Captura, which seeks to bring British criminals on the run in Europe to justice back in

the UK. He was wanted on suspicion of conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis after he was allegedly involved in the handover of cocaine in Cockfosters, north London, in May 2013, amongst other drug offences. But Monk’s extradition to the UK is being postponed over the investigation into the kidnap and murder of Brennan last year. His body was discovered in a heavily-taped plastic bag on La Zenia Beach in March 2014, some three months after he went missing, having been “kidnapped” in Javea by three men pretending to be Spanish police officers, His

feet were tied to a concrete block to make him sink and the body disappear, but it wasn’t clear whether he was already dead when thrown into the sea. Mr Brennan fled the UK for Spain ahead of a sentencing date in October 2013 for an assault he committed in the Thames Valley area the previous year.

The Guardia and NCA officers dropped in on Paul Monk last week as he oversaw workmen laying a marble patio around the swimming pool of his luxury Javea villa.

Dramatic footage of the arrest, which shows armed officers swooping in on the property and discovering an imita-

tion firearm and bundles of cash worth 125 thousand euros, was released by the Guardia on Tuesday. The Guardia had been staking out Monk’s four-bedroomed villa for a number of weeks after they had received tipoffs from local people, culminating with Monk’s appearance a few weeks ago on the latest Operation Captura list. A spokesman said that Monk was careful not to leave his Javea hideout, getting other people to do his shopping and errands, but he wasn’t expecting his doorstep visitors that led to his arrest and an appearance in front of a Denia judge. continued on page 2

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continued from front page The Guardia are now investigating Monk’s alleged links to the murder and believe he was an associate of Paul Scott, who the Guardia also wish to question in connection Mr Brennan’s kidnap and murder. The National Crime Agency and Merseyside Police have been supporting the Guardia Civil-led investigation. Scott was arrested in December last year when he entered the UK in a light aircraft, landing on a remote rural airstrip in Norfolk. The National Crime Agency said Scott was part of a 26-strong organised crime network which plotted to smuggle up to 40 tonnes of drugs into the UK. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import cocaine and was sentenced to 14 years at Liverpool Crown Court in January. He is now facing extradition proceedings in July to face questions over Mr Brennan's killing.

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A 13-year-old boy armed with a crossbow and a machete killed a supply teacher and wounded four people at his Barcelona secondary school last Monday morning. The unidentified boy was arrested after the attack that also saw two other teachers and two students injured at the Joan Fuster school in the northern part of the city. Authorities said he will not face criminal charges because he is aged under 14.

The troubled teen had drawn Swastikas on his desk, whilst at least one of the unnamed pupil's classmates says he had compiled a 25 strong blacklist of teachers and other students whom he 'did not like', and that although he talked of killing those on the list before committing suicide, they did not take him seriously.

He had made the murder weapon, a crossbow, himself out of wood and pens, having 'easily' found instructions for doing so on the internet. The child also brought a machete and a home-made Molotov cocktail with him, which teachers just managed to stop him from blowing up in time.

Despite the murder having been planned, the teenager cannot be held criminally responsible – or even liable under civil law – because he is too young, but is likely to be held in a children’s home for up to three years, after getting treatment at a Barcelona children’s hospital. The ANPE teachers union says it is the first documented case of a pupil killing a teacher in the country.

Record tourist numbers poured vital money into Spanish coffers over the first three months of 2015, with half a million more visitors to Spain compared to the same period last year. The period between January and March saw 10.6 million foreign tourists a rise of five point three percent on 2014’s returns. British visitors once again led the way, with just over two million making Spain their choice: - a boost of five point three per cent on the same quarter last year.

COUNTING CENTS

Wine sales in Spanish supermarkets have gone up by six percent during the economic crisis as more people opted to stay at home and save money. Figures from the Bank of Spain say that spending on most products has gone down significantly with spirit sales down by a massive 40 percent. Average till receipts have also dropped as people have cut back on spending, but wine sales have gone in the opposite direction as less money is spent in bars and restaurants, as more Spaniards have preferred to dine in. Sales of coffee, tea and cocoa in supermarkets have also risen by an average thirty percent with people again preferring to save money and take their morning café con leche at home.

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PEOPLE MOVES

The number of foreigners living in Spain fell in 2014 for the third straight year, according to official figures released this week. There were a total of 4,718,864 foreigners registered in Spain as of January 1st, 2015, a six percent drop over the same period a year ago, according to figures from the National Statistics Institute. The number of British nationals registered in Spain fell by six per cent percent to 282,120.

The Murcia region, along with the Baleares Islands, bucked the national trend in showing a population rise last year. The Valencian region recorded an overall fall of just under 28 thousand inhabitants, with Alicante Province suffering an overall drop of 15 thousand, mainly accounted by foreign exits, of which nearly seven thousand were British departures.

The National Statistics Institute says that Spain’s population dropped by 170 thousand last year, mainly down to nonSpaniards leaving the country, making it three years in a row for population falls. In contrast, the Murcia region showed an actual overall rise, albeit a tiny one, of 231. The overall drops for 2014 were lower compared to 2013, which is indicative of some economic recovery. A tenth of people registered in Spain are now classified as foreign, but that figure rises to 14.2 percent in Murcia and 14 percent in the Valencia region.

FALL OF FEAR

A 64 year old German man spent two days on the floor of his La Marina village home unable to call for help, after a fall. The incident happened on Saturday when the disabled man tripped over a wardrobe door and fell onto the floor unable to move for two days, trapped by the furniture. He managed to eventually free and use a phone in the hallway to dial 112 for the emergency services at 10.30pm on Monday night, some 48 hours later. The fire brigade were brought in to find a way into the house, but were not needed though as a relative had a spare key to open the front door. Besides bruising and numbness, the victim was not seriously injured, with officials planning to inspect the house to make sure that the incident is not repeated.

CLOSE CALL

Six children and their bus supervisor were slightly injured as their school coach was involved in a collision with a car outside a college in the Aguas Nuevas area of Torrevieja on Wednesday afternoon. The accident happened around 3.00pm on Calle Luis Cánovas Rodríguez, by the Aldi supermarket, when the car, driven by an 80 year old non-Spaniard, hit the bus at slow speed across the road from the Colegio Nuestra Señora del Rosario. The coach had 21 passengers on board, and six youngsters aged between four and eleven were treated for shock and bruises in hospital, as well as the 23 year old supervisor, which suffered an anxiety attack.

HOSPITAL PRAISED

The 25th birthday of the Vega Baja Hospital was celebrated on Tuesday in a special event attended by the Valencian Health Minister, Manuel Llombart, along with mayors from across the region. The ceremony was staged at La Lonja Auditorium in Orihuela, with Llombart praising the work of the hospital over a quarter of century, which has provided health services to over 177 thousand residents in the area.

HOT ROD

ADDED PROTECTION A car caught fire on Calle Azorín in Catral last Friday afternoon (April 17th), not far from the local school. The blaze happened at 2.00pm when the vehicle stalled and when an attempt to re-start the engine led to smoke coming from it, a sharp exit was the order of the day, with firefighters called in to put out the flames.

BAD AND GOOD

Spain's unemployment figures went up slightly in the first quarter of the year, according to the National Statistics Institute, with the jobless rate rising to 23.78 percent up from 23.7 percent in the previous quarter. The number of people out of work in the January to March period actually fell by 13,100 to 5.44 million when compared with the previous quarter, the biggest drop in unemployment in a first quarter since 2005.

The La Pedrera reservoir and surrounding area at Torremendo is set to become a designated protected wetland under plans from the Valencia Government. The Environment Department announced this week that they are to designate five new protected areas in the region, with La A 60 year old man died in Catral last Sunday afternoon, Pedrera on the list. This follows recent lobbying from local after his motorbike collided with a car. He died almost instantenvironmental groups who say that there are many protected ly with paramedics unable to revive him at the site of the accianimals around the La Pedrera area. dent on Calle Arroba de Hornos.

BIKE DEATH

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BOATING FIRST

Santa Pola is staging its first ever Boat Show in the Yacht Club area over next weekend's May Day holiday celebrations. Local and regional exhibitors will be taking part in the event which will run from next Thursday (April 30th) through to Sunday (May 3rd). Visitors will also be able to learn about local sea traditions, led of course by fishing.

TIME WASTER

A Crevillente man who lied about an assault, and who then attacked two Guardia Civil officers, as well as smearing his cell in his own excrement at the local Guardia barracks (pictured), has been jailed for a year. The man, who had an extensive police record, made a false report to the police about two Moroccans fighting each other in Elche, with one of them being stabbed. The local police turned up at the scene only to find out that it was a hoax, and so they called in the Guardia Civil to find the prankster. Officers located him and were assaulted for their trouble, as they carted him off to a cell at their barracks, which the man then decided to decorate with his own waste matter.

GET SEATED

SCAM SMASHED

A long battle to get a bus shelter with seating at a stop on the San Luis urbanisation in Torrevieja is over. Impromptu chairs have become a regular feature at the stop on Avenida de Baracaldo since a shelter was promised in 2010, but failed to materialise. Work though has started on fulfilling the five year promise, with local elections to come next month.

HORRIFIC TIME 54 people have been arrested around Spain, six of them in Alicante Province, for making and using fake credit cards.

The scam involved "assigning" the cards to mainly South American accounts, with the gang using information they had got from hackers. The National Police raided five homes where the cards were being made and used in, with a total of 19 places being visited in several provinces. Terminals and hundreds of cloned cards were seized along with thousands of pills and medicines.

Over three thousand people learnt how to kill zombies amongst a whole host of activities in a Festival of Terror at the Alicante Exhibition Centre (IFA) last weekend, as survival techniques were demonstrated in a realistic mock battle.

Meanwhile, Pilar de la Horadada was awash with zombies and potential victims last Saturday night in a fun eight hour event called Survival Zombie. Starting at Playa de Las Higuericas, around one thousand participants tried to dodge zombies on a special route. The event ran through to the early hours of Sunday morning, with many bars and restaurants staying open deep into the night.

LIVE LONG AND PROSPER

BENIDORM A WEE DRAM BID FOR THE ROAD

Benidorm is to apply for UNESCO world heritage status, to put itself alongside such cultural icons as the Great Wall of China and the pyramids of Giza. Sociologist Mario Gaviria, who is leading the push, said Benidorm was the ideal candidate. “During the past 50 years, some 250 million visitors have enjoyed Benidorm. It’s a symbol of harmonious coexistence that happily brings together people of all nationalities and languages,” he said.

Benidorm mayor Agustín Navarro said the idea of applying to UNESCO had come about during discussions on how to change the image of the mass-market resort. “We wanted to protect all that we’ve achieved during the recent decades as well as give it dignity and value,” said Navarro.

The idea is in the embryonic stages, Navarro added, and it could take up to six years before Benidorm finds out if it made the list. He hoped to have everything in place to introduce the idea at the next council meeting.

A drunken stag group caused chaos on a fight to AlicanteElche airport last Friday(April 17th). Fellow passengers sat stunned as the yobs - some of whom were shirtless - sung and swore their way from Glasgow to El Altet on a Jet2 flight early last Friday morning. Witnesses said the group drank heavily, abused fellow passengers and airline staff and refused to sit down when the aircraft was landing.

Police were called by cabin crew to escort one of the party, a man in his thirties, off the aircraft when it arrived at Alicante-Elche. The group were en route to Benidorm, and the man who was held by police, was later released but banned from travelling home on his booked Jet2 flight.

One passenger said: 'It was the most horrendous flight I have ever been on. There was a large stag party who boarded the plane at Glasgow and they obviously had already had a lot to drink. They were shouting, singing and swearing throughout the flight. A few of them took their tops off and refused to sit in their seats when told to.'

Spaniards live the longest in Europe, to an average of 83 years, while Spanish mums are the oldest on the continent, delaying having their first child until they reach 30. Spanish people can expect to live longer than their European counterparts, according to a new Eurostat study, with an average life expectancy of 82.5 years. But while Spaniards might be living longer, they are also waiting longer to have children, the study reveals. Spanish mothers, like those in the UK, give birth to their first child at the average age of 30 years old, while first-time mothers in all the other EU member states have an average age somewhere between 25 and 29

FERIA SUCCESS

Tourists and local residents packed into the first outdoor Trade Fair in Dolores last weekend. The event was staged in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento and offered discounted goods along with local entertainment.

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ROUNDABOUT WAY

A San Miguel de Salinas blackspot is to get a new roundabout. The CV95 ring road the will have the new feature built next year at the junction to the Urbanisation Balcon de la Costa to improve safety and slow down speeds on a route that gets especially busy during the summer season.

GREAT DANES Low cost carrier Ryanair has announced a new four-times a week winter service from Alicante-Elche airport to the Danish capital, Copenhagen. The flights will start on Sunday October 25th.

SEX SLAVE WIFE

Elche prosecutors have called for a Spaniard to be jailed for four years for forcing his Russian wife into prostitution. The hearing at Elche criminal court(pictured) heard how the 45 year old man was accused of pressurising his 41 year old wife into paid sex acts with other men at their home in Arenales del Sol over four years ago, with the husband pocketing all the money that she earnt. The defendant denies the charges saying that he did not force his wife into anything.

BOGUS BOOTY

A trader selling fake goods at last Thursday’s (April 16th) La Marina market got a shock when he was arrested by the local police. Cops had been tipped off that counterfeit items were being sold by the hawker on a regular basis, and so they carted him off to an Orihuela judge, along with a selection of fake handbags, purses, and belts.

SCHOOL BATTLE CONTINUES

The war of words over the state of the Príncipe de España school in Rojales took another twist at the end of last week, with the PTA group, AMPA, sending a letter to the Valencian Government Ombudsman along with copies to Rojales council and other groups, seeking total clarification that the buildings are safe for children to go into. This follows a recent incident when part of an overhang fell onto the ground, and a planned protest which would have seen lessons taken outdoors being stopped by Valencian education chiefs. Last Friday, parents, teachers, and children staged a human chain protest instead, as they sought guarantees over the safety of the building, followed by another protest last Monday involving youngsters wearing safety helmets .A five million euro tender from Valencia for redeveloping the site closes in the middle of next month, with work expected to start at the end of the summer.

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KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR A THIEF IN THE FAMILY

I SOMETIMES wonder what would have happened if my mother and father had never met.

Would I still have been created but by a different couple who, with their different genetic make-up to my actual parents, would have produced a different child? (I apologise for using the word 'different' three times in that sentence, only I couldn't come up with a . . . er . . . different word.)

Anyway, would the other me have grown up to marry the same Mrs S or would I have wed somebody else?

And what would the knock-on effect have been on our two children? Would they have been different to our two, too?

Indeed, would we have had the same pet pooch or would the other me and the different Mrs S have chosen as our faithful companion an expensive Weimaraner hunting dog, which we probably would have named something posh like Winchester, rather than the daft mongrel mutt we picked up cheap and which we called Brian.

'An alternative pet dog with a different Dave Silver as its owner. It's an interesting concept, don't you agree?' I observed at a social gathering the other day.

The other people in the room shifted uncomfortably in their seats and glanced nervously at our host for guidance.

The moderator cleared his throat. 'Er . . . I'm just wondering, Mr Silver, whether group psychother-

apy is going to suit you after all. Perhaps you would like to leave us now and consider what I have just suggested.'

I shrugged and left the room. I heard the door being locked and bolted behind me.

'Nobody understands me,' I grumbled to Mrs S when I got home.

Mrs S looked puzzled.

'You'll have to explain exactly what you mean by that.'

I laughed ironically.

'Having to explain why I'm not understood just serves to prove my point that I'm not understood.'

M r s S

pondered awhile and then finally came up with her reasoned response. 'I don't believe you are on the same plane as the rest of mankind.'

I hurled myself to the floor and assumed the foetal position. 'Don't ever mention the word plane!' I cried. 'You know I'm frightened of flying.'

'Very well then,' sighed

Mrs S. 'You're not on the same planet as the rest of mankind.'

I chuckled, this time genuinely, as I got up from the carp e t .

'Wouldn't it be funny if in another galaxy far, far away there was a p l a n e t identical

to Earth and with a Dave Silver doppelganger living on it?'

Mrs S shook her head. 'I don't think the universe could cope with two of you.'

'Ah!' I interjected.

'But which universe a r e your

referring t o ?

This one?

T h e other

one?'

Mrs S hissed through gritted teeth: 'Talking of one-to-one, why don't you try individual psychoanalysis?'

'But I've already done that,' I replied. 'It was the psychologist who sent me into group therapy. And that was halfway through my

introductory session. The shrink didn't seem to understand me.'

Which reminds me.

When I was a young man I used to frequent coffee bars with my best friend Eric the future dentist.

Our mission, should we wish to accept it (and we always did) was to chat up the ladies in the hope that they would accompany us to the pictures or the pub.

'Is there a thief in your family?' my bezzie mate Eric asked this gorgeous young blonde one evening in July, 1962.

'Huh?' she said. Eric smiled and breathed into her ear. 'I reckon there has to be a thief in your family because someone stole the stars and placed them in your eyes.' ' W o w ! ' exclaimed the blonde, fluttering her starry eyelashes.

'I think this could be the start of a super relationship.' And she grabbed Eric's hand and whisked him away for an evening at the pictures or the pub.

I plucked up courage and sidled over to this other girl who like me was sitting on her own, blowing froth off

her coffee.

'Er, you don't know me,' I stammered. She looked down her cappuccinosplashed nose at me and said: 'No, I don't know you and I would be deliriously happy to keep it that way.'

I tried another tack. 'Have you ever wondered how it would have affected you if your parents had never met?'

The girl glared at me.

'What the hell are you suggesting? That I'm illegitimate?'

That's two strikes, I thought. One more and I'm out.

'Tell me something,' I said in one last desperate gamble. 'Is there a thief in your family?'

The girl burst into tears of fury. 'So what if I do have a brother in prison? What's it to do with you anyway?

Now bog off, you strange little person!'

Fast forward more than 50 years to the present.

Mrs S, obviously feeling a bit sorry for me, said: 'Have you ever thought about going for counselling?'

'I already have,' I said.

'But after five minutes, the counsellor sent me to see the psychologist who after 20 minutes sent me into group therapy where I lasted half an hour before I was thrown out.'

Mrs S shrugged. 'Well at least you're lasting a bit longer each time you see someone. Now if you don't mind, we've been chatting for 45 minutes and I need to get on with my housework.'

Friday 24th April 2015

AHOY THERE

Torrevieja was invaded by a collection of pirates and sailors last weekend with the Mercado Marinero (Sailor Market), with around 120 stalls stretching between La Plaza de la Constitución and Calle Caballero de Rodas. It added to a busy time for the city with the first weekend of the Tapas routes as well as Sunday's stage finish of the Tour de Alicante cycle race.

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LOLA’S TRAVELS SATANIC HORROR RIDDLE

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of his lodger in a Madrid suburb, and is being questioned over four other unexplained disappearances in what some people believe may be a serial killer investigation with satanic links.

The Guardia Civil found an industrial meat grinder and have confirmed they were the bloodttains of a missing lodgers in a house in the Madrid suburb of Majadahonda, belonging to Bruno Fernández who has been dubbed the 'Majadahonda Ripper'. Fernández has a history of psychological problems, and his lodger, Adriana Giogiosa, a 55year-old Argentinian woman, had been reported as missing.

It comes as residents living near one of his former homes have described how he was involved in apparent satanic rituals. Neighbours said he 'regularly' sacrificed live animals prompting a series of complaints to police.

Guardia officers found rental contracts signed by three other people when searching his house in Majadahonda.

Investigators are trying to ascertain the whereabouts of all the lodgers - all of whom are believed to be immigrants. The Guardia arrested Fernández at his home after he refused to answer their questions. The house was in the process of being repainted, with officers now searching rubbish dumps across the Madrid area.

Lola the turtle has swam over 400 kilometres since being released from a Torrevieja beach at the end of March. The Boba turtle had a GPS tracker put on it to track its travels by a Valencia-based team who’ve also created a special Twitter account #tortugalola to check out Lola’s route. So far, he went south to Cabo de Palos off the Murcia coast, and then switched north and was monitored a few days ago off Sagunto in the northern part of Valencia province.

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WALK OR RUN VELLY NAUGHTY Two cheating Chinese men have been arrested in Mallorca for fiddling their driving theory exam. One of them took the test in the main exam hall and filmed the questions, transmitting them in real time to the other, who sat in the hallway. Each time the man in the hall went to answer a question, his complex gadgets beeped or vibrated at a very low volume to alert him of which were the right answers on the multiple choice paper, via the man in the corridor who was looking them up and tipping him off. The candidate in the exam room had reportedly paid two thousand euros for the other man's help to cheat in the test. He is said to be an undocumented migrant.

Over 400 people run above La Marina village around the Sierra del Mola last Sunday in the eight and a half kilometre Huit i Mig fun run, with some 50 individuals taking a more leisurely pace in walking(Volta a peu) the course. The village itself hosted a variety of events including the Sunday market; pony and cart rides; and guided tours of local attractions.

BARKING MAD

An Ibiza animal lover has been reported for the noise produced by the estimated 70 dogs and 30 cats that she rescued and kept at her home. Local police in Sant Antoni de Portmany on the west coast of the island went along to the house where they discovered the menagerie. The inspection was carried out along with a vet, who certified that the animals were all in a good state.

According to neighbours the animals were strays, picked up off the street by the woman who then looked after them. Complaints started to be made about the noisy cats and dogs, as well as the stench that was produced by so many animals living under one roof. Only three of the animals had a vaccination card and chip, which are obligatory for all domestic pets in Spain. If the animals were in good shape, the house was not. It was not properly weather proofed and was covered in animal excrement. The local council is talking the necessary steps to get the animals vaccinated and will find alternative homes for them if need be.

Monforte Del Cid Cycle Sportif Fifteen members of Team “Cyclogical” based in Quesada travelled to Monforte del cid to participate in the 2nd Valle de las Uves (valley of the grapes) Marcha. The team left from “Cyclogicals” shop in Quesada at 6.45am and travelled in convoy along the AP7 turning onto the Madrid road at Elche following it to Monforte approx 20kms before arriving at the Sports centre at 7.45am.

Registration started at 8 am so the guys were first in the queue then straight to the nearest restaurant for breakfast .The race was well organised and started on time at 9.30am with a mass start and no pace car which was brilliant the group soon thinned out as many of us left the town at 46km per hour.

There were over 600 riders participating and 5 of the guys representing team cyclogical were taking part in their first event including Mickey who was also the oldest competitor at 76 years young. The Route was well sign posted with plenty of helpers, dispatch riders and police motorcycles assisting to marshal the route.

The course covered a total distance of 99kms with just under 1000 metres of climbing involved which was an easy route and ideal for beginers. There were 600 riders participating on this route and it was not long before there were many splinter group’s but everyone just found their own pace and got on with it. The first groups of riders were very quick and it was not long before they made their mark and arrived back at 2 hrs 30mins. The first riders of team “Cyclogical” Owen, Big Al and Gary were back at 2hr 45mins with the rest of their guys back around the 3 hour mark. Many riders took over 4 hours to complete the circuit.

Five of the team have only been cycling road bikes for 6 months and were taking part in their very first Sportif cycling event, they all performed really well with most of the team finishing in the top 50% of riders , which was excellent . Mickey was not only the oldest competitor but finished in a great time of 3hrs 50mins and was chuffed to bits Team “Cyclogical” meet every Thursday night at 5.30pm and Sunday mornings at 8am and cover between 90 and 120kms at a moderate to fast pace so if you fancy a challenge come along and join us. Looking to improve your fitness, riding ability and speed and also have a new group of friends to train with then why not come along and give it a try or call Gary on 637487377.

CROOKED CODES

Local burglars are using a cryptic code to help fellow criminals target wealthy and defenceless homeowners. The symbols indicate whether a home offers rich pickings; has already been burgled; or even occupied by a vulnerable female. The Torrevieja-based N332, the Guardia Civil's support group for ex-pats, has now released a chart of the most commonly found symbols to help residents stay one step ahead.

"Knowledge is power. If we're aware of it happening we can see if there have been any burglaries in the area and we can analyse the data to gather intelligence," said spokesman Francisco Morales. "We do not want to alarm people, only inform them."

As well as identifying prime property, the secret code also warns burglars away from homes which have nothing worth stealing or are too risky to break into.

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LOCAL LOOK-IN CANCER BOOST

ROADWORTHY TALK

Members of the Cascada Golf Society recently raised 1070 euros in memory of Adrian Boult, with a presentation being made by Adrian’s widow Sue and society members at La Cascada Bar in Algorfa to Carole from cancer charity fund-raisers Maria and the Pink Ladies.

People were set on the right road recently as a Guardia Civil officer gave a talk about driving in Spain to the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion. Francisco Morales from the Guardia in Torrevieja was the guest at the RBL’s monthly meeting in Mil Palmeras and is one of the team behind the N332 website and Facebook page that has attracted over 10 thousand followers in just a few months. Branch chairman, Keith Carter presented Francisco with a Certificate of Appreciation together with a number of small souvenirs.

BIKE THANKS

Maria and The Pink Ladies had another welcome donation recently of 1600 euros to the AECC cancer charity thanks to a sponsored Bike for Life event stage at Bar UK in Torre de la Horadada. Pictured are Pink ladies Karen, Sue, and Beccie, along with pink dog Dexter and Graham the organiser. Special appreciation goes out to David from Family Bike Hire in San Pedro del Pinatar who provided the bikes for the event.

ROSES ARE RED…..

May’s meeting of the Vega Baja Garden club will focus on roses, with a special competition and a rose quiz as well! The club’s April gathering fell on Easter Monday, and there was a talk about drought-resistant plants, in addition to a light-hearted Easter-themed competition to find the best edible bunny, which was won by Irene Davis, and not surprisingly included some carrots. The next meeting will be held at Bar Trasgu, Calle Alicante 12, Formentera del Segura, on Monday May 4th at 2.15pm. Visitors are more than welcome, and for more details, Email:vegabajagardenclub@gm ail.com

STRAIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE

The golfing prowess of the Friendship Club of Help Murcia Mar Menor was tested earlier this month in their annual golf contest at the Golf DeluxCentre in Los Alcazares. Despite it being a breezy chilly day, good fun was had by all, followed by an enjoyable lunch. To find out more about the monthly fun events, call the Help office on 968 570 059.

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PENSION "FREEDOM" DAY IS HERE! A RE-CAP ON THE PENSION FLEXIBILITY RULES

You are also free to decide how much and how often you would like to receive payments from your pension. Before you reach the age of 75, or before “PENSION FREEDOM DAY� is here, the day what is known as a benefit crystallisation event from which those with UK pensions are being given (i.e. when you begin to take benefits), you will be unprecedented access to their retirement savings. able to take lump sums out of your pension each The future will be the real judge of whether the year, with the first 25% tax free. initiative is a good one or not, but in the meantime we thought it would be a good time to refresh your After age 75, or a benefit crystallisation event, memory on what the changes actually mean. you will be taxed on each withdrawal at your highest marginal rate as you withdraw the remaining From 6 April 2015 anyone with a UK pension and 75%. The most important thing to remember is Mark Harrison who is over the age of 55 will be able to access that the new pension flexibility rules mean you can Partner AES International their entire pension in whichever way they choose. decide how much and how often you would like to There are of course some considerations to bear in withdraw cash, but that it is still subject to income mind as, although you will be able to access your tax. pension cash much more freely, you will still have The rules also mean you will have more choice in to pay tax on any withdrawals. how you use your money to support your retirement. For example, you could invest in a buy-to-let Under the new rules, you could decide to take property or even start a new business venture. your entire pension as a cash lump sum. But if you You have many options open to you and we are do this only the first 25% will be tax free, with the here to guide you. For further help, please teleremaining 75% taxed at your highest marginal rate phone me on 966 719 749 or email me at of tax.

Mark.harrison@aesinternational.com.

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Friday 24th April 2015

FAREWELL MABEL

People often ask, what is the most difficult part of the work we do, rescuing and rehabilitating severely abused animals. It is always a tough question, because it is always difficult seeing the animals in the terrible states they are in when they arrive, but we know that we can turn them around, so that the rest of their lives are full of peace, love and tranquility.

For me the most difficult part of the work we do is saying goodbye.

Saying goodbye to a dog, who you have nurtured from being rock bottom, to then having a wagging tail and a sparkle in their eyes, is sad in one way and happy in the next. It is sad that we have to bid farewell to a dog who we have bonded with and who we will miss. I will walk down streets we use to walk, or go to an area where we use to play and they are not with me anymore. They are gone to pastures new. I also must be happy though, as I know that our work here with that dog is done and he or she are now going to a loving forever home, where they will have noth-

ing but the very best for the rest of their lives.

This week we said goodbye to Mabel, a German Shepherd puppy, who we rescued from the perrera in Almeria. A human being, if I can call them that, punched Mabel on the head so hard that it detached her retina, which made her go blind.

The savage blow to her head also made her go partially deaf. To add to that, when I collected her from the perrera, she also had the deadly disease, Parvovirus. All in all, it is fair to say that this beautiful little girls introduction to planet Earth was a very harsh and brutal one.

When we save dogs from killing stations in Spain, our vow and promise to them is that they will never, ever endure hardship again. When we re-home them to loving homes, if anything should ever go wrong, we will take any dog back in an instance, with us paying for the transport, no problem. So Mabel did not know that day when I collected her, that her life was about to change for the better, but eventually she realised that she had

ended up in a very kind, loving and caring environment.

On Saturday, when I placed her gently into the van, that would take her

to her new Mum, Jill Halliday, in the UK, I placed my hand on her head and said a little prayer that the rest of her life would be filled with the beautiful love that every dog should be granted on this earth. You see people must realise that dogs are our teachers. We are not here to teach them. They are in our lives to show us how to live. I always say to people that dogs have no egos but they have instant forgiveness as they live in the moment and they follow calm. If all humans lived by these same rules, what a beautiful world we would live in.

As I write this, Mabel is now 1200 miles up the road in her new home and yes, we do miss her, we miss her presence greatly, but we are comforted in the knowledge that she is with the best person we could have possibly found for her. Mabel was the innocent victim of brutal abuse, but she has now moved on and is living in peace and that should be a lesson to us all.

Saying goodbye is very difficult, but now there is

a new abused dog at our door and we will patch up this little souls life, just as we did with Mabel. So right now we are very happy, because today we are saying our favourite word, “Hello�. www.thedogyouneed.co m is a registered charity, where we rehabilitate the most severely abused animals. Our charity registration number is 1157175. If you would be kind enough to donate anything to this special cause you can do by Paypal, where the account details are peter@thedogyouneed.co m or to our Nat West charity account, where the sort code is 60-16-03 and the account number is 73754900. Anyone wanting to pay into the Spanish account, can do, where the details are The Spanish account is Cajamurcia bank.

Account number 9007006467.

IBAN ES42 0487 0485 7290 0700 6467. BIC - GBMNESMMXXX. When donating via Paypal, can you please choose the option, personal payment or gift. Thank you sincerely from our hearts.

PETS CORNER: CAN YOU TAKE IN A HOMELESS DOG OR CAT?

TANSY MADDIE DINO

JIMMY

Dino is around 18 months old and was had been living on the streets for a fortnight until he was finally caught.

He is still a little shy but is getting more confident each day and is great with other dogs. Call: 645 469 253. www.petsinspain.com

Jimmy is a three old Chihuahua cross and was found on the streets. He has been to the vets and is negative for all Mediterranean diseases. Jimmy is good with other dogs and cats and has been neutered. Call: 645 469 253. www.petsinspain.com

Maddie is now five months old but was found wandering the streets at 10 weeks of age. She is a really sweet, happy youngster who is smaller than her picture suggests; she is fully vaccinated and micro chipped.

For more information please call the kennels on 966 710 047 or email info@satanimalrescue.com

PETRI Petri is a six year old female crossbreed who came into our care after her owner went into hospital and would be no longer able to care for her. She is such a sweet and affectionate little dog who has been used to a home environment. Please contact the SAT kennels in Dolores on 966 710 047 or email info@satanimalrescue.com

Beautiful blue eyed Tansy is one of APAH's mature ladies.

She is a delightful cat, who loves nothing more than being stroked and sleeping the day away in a patch of sunshine. If you want a companion cat without all the chaos of having a kitten, she will be a joy to adopt as she is very friendly.

To meet Tansy please call 630 422 563 or 616 210 850.

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Friday 24th April 2015

BRADLEY BREAKERS, THE SCRAP SPECIALISTS Bradley Breakers have been scrapping vehicles in Spain for over 10 years. The specialists are now proud to announce their Expansion to Catral.

After building up their successful business in Los Montesinos, they have now moved to new premises on the industrial estate in Catral, which is triple the size of their old premises.

The multilingual team travels across the Valencia and Murcia regions and takes care of all aspects of legally and correctly. Using their own grua, they also collect your cehicle and will carry out all the necessary papertwork to see that your car is scrapped and the all imporant ‘baja’ is issued to you.

Without the car

being officially scrapped, you will still be registered as the owner, and will be liable to pay the annual Suma bills.

Missing a vital document?

Bradley Breakers can also get the necessary duplicates for you, enabling everything to be done correctly and smoothly.

They also sell second hand cars and can carry out the owner transfers and a breakdown service is available.

Bradley Breakers houses literally thousands upon thousands of cehicle parts and accessories, all logged and catalogued in make and year from 1990 onwards, making it the one stop shop for affordable, fully functional, working second hand parts.

Everything from

door handles and window regulators to alternators and complete motors are available with the team able to quickly source and advise on what you need and assist in any way they

can. They can also recommend trusted local mechanics to fit your part if you need it. Everything has been fully tested prior to being sold and a warranty is offered.

New stock is in daily,

but they never know what is arriving, so if they don’t have what you need one day, it may well be there the next.

The new Bradley Breaker site is open Monday to Friday

from 9am to 6pm and Saturdays from 9am to 2pm.

Bradley Breakers, Catral. Telephone 607 348 332. Whatsapp 619 986 934. Email bradleybreakerscatral1@outlook.com

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Friday 24th April 2015

TIME TO BE CRUEL TO BE KIND

TWO major stories have hit the headlines over the past week - one has had major TV air time, the other has not. The former is the appalling loss of life which occurred off the coast of Libya when a boat, overfilled with illegal immigrants, overturned. Hundreds of people drowned. The other was news that Nigerian Christians were thrown overboard and drowned following a fight with Muslims in a dinghy carrying about 100 African refugees.

Although this incident was widely reported in the press, it was not treated with anything like the appropriate air time on British TV, and it makes me wonder whether the broadcasters are under instructions to always play down such stories in an attempt to prevent religious and racial tensions. If that is true, then it stores up big trouble for the future when the bubble does eventually burst. But, I´m not going to hold back! The killing of Christians in such an appalling way demonstrates what low-life is attempting to get into Europe and what an appalling threat it poses right across Europe and the UK. We´ve heard over and over again in recent months of Muslims killing Christians - beheading them or slaughtering in one Muslim country after another. It has become so dangerous for Christians in these countries, that they are petrified of practising their religion even in private.

And it´s not just Christians they are killing either. It´s people who are not converted to their extreme Islamic views too, so atheists will have to watch out.

Do we really want these kinds of people prepared to carry out similar atrocities in Europe or in Britain? I certainly don´t, but if we sleepwalk the way we´re doing,

then it will surely happen.

We´ve heard all the pleas from the liberal left how the world must help the poor refugees fleeing from war zones, famine, starvation and every other pestilence.

Of course civilised society cannot turn its back on the plight of such people most of whom are innocent victims, but we cannot accept into Europe or the UK the entire population of Muslim-controlled Africa or the Middle East either. The fact is that e x t r e m e Muslims have been entering into Europe and are still doing so, prepared to kill Christians at the drop of a hat - the way they have so c l e a r l y demonstrated. Our world is becoming ever more dangerous and steps must be taken to combat it. It is no good the Pope saying that more should be done to help the immigrants risking life and limb to get to Europe. No. It´s time to be cruel to be kind. It´s time for the rest of the world to firmly tell the Muslim world to put its house in order, and make sure it does. Virtually all the unrest is caused within the Muslim world and it spills out from there. And enough is enough. If we thought the division between rich and poor was bad enough in Britain, then people should take a look at the Arab world. Contrast the wealth of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates with that of the poorest. It is an obscene division. What should be

happening is that international pressure should be put on the richest nations to use their wealth and influence to deal with the murderous conflicts in the Muslim world, and not fuel the sectarian divisions by financing much of it. And if it means the toughest of economic sanctions to do so, then so be it, oil or no oil.

And perhaps the boatloads of illegal immigrants who have struggled their way risking their lives should be

be ashamed of itself. The BBC claims to be independent, but many of its left-leaning journalists and researchers don´t know the meaning of the word. Nigel Farage found himself debating against four opponents on the left - red Ed, even redder Sturgeon, Plaid Cymru and Green leaders, both very much left leaning.

A formidable task in itself, but when the audience was also skewed against him, it was impossible for him and

put on planes and boats and sent straight to Saudi and the UAE and let them deal with the crises they have helped cause. Because if we don´t do something drastic and stop the influx of Muslim immigrants into Europe, before too long we all will be having to pray to Mecca, women will be fully veiled, alcohol will be banned and we´ll all have to recite from the Koran, or face execution!

LAST week´s BBC election debate hosted by David Dimbleby was a total disgrace and the national broadcaster, paid for by licence fee payers, should

in the circumstances he held up incredibly well. The audience was clearly on the side of more public spending and strongly defensive of immigration. And heaven help Britain if that´s the pattern for the next five years. The audience was chosen by a polling organisation - ICM, and initially the BBC refused to disclose the make-up of the audience. The BBC eventually released figures which showed that of the 200-strong audience, about 58 were Conservative or UKIP supporters, while about 102 backed left-leaning parties – Labour, the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid Cymru or

the SNP. The rest – 40 – described themselves as undecided. Hardly representative of the current polls, which puts Conservative and UKIP together at 47% and Labour on 34% with Lib Dems at about 7%. Two weeks ago I wrote that if British voters were stupid enough to give Labour the edge in the polls, Britain would in effect be ruled by the SNP - and England would be drained dry by an ever demanding Scotland.

In effect M i l i b a n d would be Sturgeon´s puppet on a string.

The BBC also refused to disclose how many people complained about the debate. I think they should be made to - it could be most interesting.

I AM delighted that once again the police and the C r o w n Prosecution Service have made total fools of themselves going to war on journalists over chequebook journalism, which I personally detested. Fleet Street journalists would descend on us when a national story broke and flashed the cash to loosen tongues and we provincial reporters just couldn´t compete.

Chequebook journalism is a pain when it´s used to get tittle-tattle stories from celebs, but it can uncover stories which are very much in the public interest - perhaps revealing the wrongdoings of the rich and famous, politicians, and bankers: facts about them they would

love to keep secret. It´s been used to loosen the tongues of civil servants, the police, top brass in the armed services and NHS bosses - bringing corruption and wrongdoings into the public domain. And that´s why officialdom hates it so much and why the police and CPS fell over themselves to take national newspaper journalists to court over allegedly making illegal payments to public officials. These cases followed the investigation into phone-hacking, which was a despicable practice carried out by extremely few journalists and investigators.

That prosecution was totally justified, but the police and CPS thought they were on a roll and went on to spend millions of pounds investigating chequebook journalism. It´s something that has been going on for generations and an Old Bailey jury decided that it was fair game and threw out the prosecutions against three journalists, with CPS prosecutions being dropped against nine more journalists. But the CPS is to continue charges against journalists alleged to have paid police officers, and public officials are also to face trial for receiving payments. Bob Satchwell, executive director of the Society of Editors, said the investigation had been an "incredible fiasco" which had caused "huge reputational damage" to the British press and "even greater human costs" to journalists who had faced prosecution. He said journalists had been "treated like drug dealers and terrorists" for offences which would have carried shorter sentences than the time they spent awaiting trials.

Mr Satchwell said the operation was "an affront to a democratic country". I totally agree.

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Friday 24th April 2015

COLD CASES THAT DON’T CLOSE

Something that has always interested me is true crime. I used to have lots of books on the subject but when I moved to Spain, I gave many of them to the local charity shop. I did though keep a few, along with my books on forensic science and various other topics, nothing to do with my previous job!

My interest in crime is mainly in how cases are solved; how the perpetrator was caught; and the sentence they were given by the full force of the law. I am not a fan of mysteries and things that cannot be explained but I do have an interest in unsolved murders.

There are many victims who will never get the justice they deserve and many families left to grieve not only a huge loss, normally of a young person, but also looking over their shoulders suspiciously at everyone who they see, wondering if they were the one to snuff out their loved one´s life.

I say young people because I was browsing some unsolved murders on the internet and couldn´t help noticing the ages of the victims. Yes, there were a few older people mentioned but the vast majority were young people, some not even making double figures, and it brings into question why is our youth targeted by killers who for some reason are never discovered.

Surely nothing can hurt more than the loss of a child, but when that loss comes about at the hands of someone else, then the pain must cut incredibly deep. I could not imagine losing my boy to illness but at least if a child dies in hospital, they are surrounded by their loved ones, in a comfortable bed in a room filled with love. On the other hand, when a fledgling life is snuffed out by intolerable cruelty and pain there can be no comfort. It must be the hardest

way to lose someone close and I absolutely do not know where parents and siblings find the strength to continue the daily grind of living after experiencing such devastation. However they do manage to live, hour to hour, day by day until one day surviving becomes a little easier, although the pain must live with them until their dying day.

At least when the perpetrator is caught, there is a closure

and knowledge that at least the killer cannot strike again and tear apart another family.

So what does one do when their loved one is taken away from them by another and that person is never caught? I am sure from reading about such cases that the family never give up. There is always an effort to find out how to discover the identity of the one person they hate more than anything in the world. There is an

on-going reality that this has happened and a never ending hope that one day there will be an end.

There have been many high profile murders and a few of those have remained unsolved or there is doubt as to the validity of the conviction, such as Jill Dando and Suzy Lamplugh, but enough is known about those cases and there is nothing new I can add to that which you have probably read or heard about the case. Although there is one thing about Jill Dando that I can share with you as Jill was from Weston-super-Mare, the town where I grew up, and she went to the same hospital radio station that I volunteered at, although she was there slightly before me, that is about my only claim to fame as dubious as it is! I remember where I was when I heard of her murder and it sent shock waves through the police sta-

tion where I was working, and it remains a thorn in the side of the Metropolitan Police as there is now no one serving time for killing the popular TV personality.

The cases I will write about in the next couple of weeks are ones that may never be solved however with the benefits of advances in forensics, especially with DNA testing, there has to always be hope that someone can be brought to justice, at least those within the past 30-40 years. So, next week I´m going to start with a case of a young girl tragically murdered for no apparent reason not far from where I was living over 40 years ago. Until then I want to remind you that violent crime is very rare, there is no need to feel scared or nervous, just be sensible but live your life free of worry for something that will more than likely never happen to you.

Don´t have nightmares!

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Spanish 169 I hope you are getting on well with the phrasal verbs I had last week, and this time we are carrying on with a quite tricky part of learning a language. I am going to continue with my list of phrasal verbs in Spanish and English, some of them in Spanish are of course just verbs without the preposition which is what makes it a phrasal verb, however as there are less phrasal verbs in Spanish and it´s always useful to know how to make phrasal verbs in Spanish I have included English phrasal verbs with Spanish verbs as last week. So we carry on with: Go away – irse, marcharse – are you going away for the summer? ¿vas a ir este verano?

Go out – salir (por la calle) – I always go out on Saturday night, siempre salgo los sábados

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por la noche, Go up – subir , the price of tobacco went up in January, el precio de tabaco subió en eneroLook for – buscar I looked for my gñasses everywhere before I found them! Busqué mis gafas por todas partes antes de encontarlas!

Take care/watch out! – tener cuidado, watch out! There´s a car coming, ¡Ten cuidado!, hay un coche que viene, put in – meter, introducir Put one euro in the machine for a cup of coffee, mete un euro en la máquina para un café, hang on/hold on – esperar – hold on for a minute as Paul will be right back, espera un minuto, Pablo vuelva enseguida, hang up (telephone) – colgar, the customer hung up on me! ¡El cliente me colgó! Let in – dejar entrar, I opened the door and let the cat in, abrí la puerta y dejé entrar el gato, look after – cuidar, will you look

after the children tonight please? ¿cuidarás a los niños esta noche por favour?

Turn on – encender, turn on the light please – enciende la luz por favor, put on (clothes) – ponerse (la ropa), put your coat on, it´s cold, ponte tu abrigo, que hace frío, run out of – quedarse sin algo, we ran out of petrol so we had to get the bus, nos quedamos sin gasolina, así que tuvimos que coger el autobús, take after – parecerse a, Paul takes after his mum, they are both clever people, Pablo se parece a su madre, ambos son gente inteligente, take off – despegar, the flight took off on time, el vuelo despegó a tiempo, take off (clothes) – quitarse la ropa, take off your coat and make yourself comfortable, quítate tu abrigo y ponte cómodo, throw away – tirar (en la basura), the boy throws his rubbish in the bin, el

niño tira su basura en la papelera, turn down (volume) – bajar (el volume), turn down the radio please, it´s too loud, baja el volumen de la radio por favour, es demasiado ruidoso, turn up (volume) – subir, turn up the radio please, I can´t hear it, sube el volumen por favour, no lo puedo oír, turn on – encender, I´m going to turn on the television, my favourite programme is about to start, voy a encender la television, mi programa preferida está a punto de empezar.

I hope that you are enjoying learning Spanish and all the various intricacies of the language, I know that it´s not easy to learn a new language, however it is worth all the hard work when you can speak to people and communicate with them.

If you are not interested in sitting exams and gaining qualifications, then the best you can do

is be understood, making mistakes can be acceptable if the person you are talking to can understand you, of course, the more correct your Spanish is the better you will be understood and you should strive for perfect Spanish every time.

Take it step by step,

poco a poco, and you will see that you gain knowledge and confidence and are soon chatting away with the natives.

Have a great week, I´ll be back with more interesting Spanish next Thursday….a day early with the May Day holiday being on a Friday!

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SUE WHITTEMORE

If you want your feet to look and feel the business, then why not touch base with Sue, a qualified and experienced chiropodist and beauty therapist who’s been working in Spain for the last 13 years. Sue is based at Platinum Hair and Beauty, a busy salon at CC El Galan in Orihuela Costa (“just 5 minutes from the Campoamor Golf Club”).

Sue provides a comprehensive chiropody service, which includes nail trimming; removal of corns and calluses; treatment and advice of fungal skin and nail conditions; heel pain; verrucae; ingrowing toenails; diabetic foot assessment and monitoring; as well as general advice and guidance on foot health, footwear and podiatry products. Sue also offers “The Medi Pedi” - a combined treatment if you want to benefit from a chriopody treatment whilist also receiving aspects of a pedicure. There’s also a home visiting chiropody service for those unable to get to the salon. Phone Sue at Platinum Hair & Beauty on 966 843 437 or for the home service, ring 609 377 982.

PEYSU Having lived in Spain for more than 25 years and run a successful estate agent, Peysu, since 1993, Susanne Seiler is an expert not just in the property market, but aslo in helping people make the smooth transition to a new life in Spain.

She believes that selling a house doesn’t stop the minute the customer signs on the dotted line, and for her, providing a good adter sales service is just as important as helping customers find their perfect property.

Susanne offers her customers a complete legal package, including property registering and the transfer of utility bills.

But it doesn’t stop there. Many people who have brought a house through Susanne stay with her for years as she helps them prepare wills, make tax declarations and get the best house insurance. She has just had 20 years celebration whcih she celebrated with her clients and collaborators. Of course, you don’t have to have brought your house through Susanne to get these great services.

THE ELECTRICAL SHOP

Setting up a business isn´t easy . It takes a lot of hard work , time & money . Success doesn´t come over night either .

It takes time to build up a good team and a good reputation . Debbie at The Electrical Shop has worked very hard to build up both the business and her team of staff . You will always find a friendly face in both the Quesada & Blue Lagoon shops and the engineers that deliver & install your new apliances are knowledgeable , professional and courteous.

Going back 11 years ago , there was not an awful lot of choice as to where you could buy your electrical products .

These days there are a lot more options including lots of second hand places always offering a good bargain . The team at Euronics make your buying experience easy yet fun !

They have built up and strive to maintain a good loyal client base . Customer service means taking care of your customer . Making sure that if there is a problem it is resolved promptly and efficiently . If you haven´t yet visited THE ELECTRICAL SHOP pop in and see what is on offer.

HOLLYWOOD

Hollywood beauty and hair salon based in Punta prima, offer a wide range of beauty and hair services.

Wendy is the hairdresser and is trained in a wide range of cutting/razor skills and along with colouring/ hair extensions and much more.

Dearbhla is the beauty technician offering a wide range in facials/ pedicures / lava shell massage unique to the salon, and much more.

Sabine is the Semi –permanent technician with a great client base offering her skills, with a free consultation and unbeatable prices.

Hollywood, also offer Laser hair removal, Gel/Acrylic nails, Waxing, spray tanning and much more.

At Hollywood you will find the staff friendly and competent in all their fields of expertise, making this a number one salon to visit and enjoy you head to toe Hollywood experience.

Hollywood are always offering special packages and can be found in the Courier weekly and on facebook.

Tel 965 326 082 for appointments. CC La Campaña, Punta Prima, Torrevieja.

VISUAL NATURE OPTICA Pilar is an optometrist in Visual Nature Optical located in Lomas de Campoamor. After 8 years of practicing elsewhere, Pilar started her own business.

Her shop is a space away from the stress of the world, with a quiet and friendly atmosphere with many variations of glasses on display, all personally selected for the best quality and the latest trends for their customers.

Their job is to do everything possible to make your glasses to best suit your needs. In addition to offering the care necessary for proper eye health.

For more information and appointments call 865 770 850 or email natureopticos@gmail.com.

Friday 24th April to Thursday 30th April 2015

CAN YOU NAME THE SPORTS BRANDS?

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answers in next weeks edition

Last Weeks Answers: 1) Joe Davis 2) Stephen Hendry 3) Fred Davis 4) Ray Reardon 5) Steve Davis 6) Ronnie O’Sullivan 7) John Higgins 8) John Spencer 9) John Pulman 10) Alex Higgins 11) Walter Donaldson 12) Mark Williams 13) Neil Robertson 14) Mark Selby 15) Shaun Murphy

TRELI ON THE TELLY FIGURE IT OUT with ALEX TRELINSKI

Channel Four’s glorious epic drama Indian Summers came to the end of its first series last Sunday night, and I’ve thoroughly loved every minute of it, led by Julie Walters’ scheming club owning character. The last two episodes saw many strands brought together and I can’t wait for the second series next year, though despite critical acclaim and big international sales, the UK audience has shown little interest. After massive promotion, the first episode got two and a half million viewers, but subsequent figures have shown a measly return of just three-quarters of a million.

Perhaps being pitched against the BBC’s barnstorming revival of Poldark

didn’t help, but it’s also another indicator of UK viewers being dismissive of quality drama in an era where the lowest common denominator is becoming more prevalent.

The more mainstream The Musketeers and Mr.Selfridge barely broke three million viewers this year but are kept going by overseas buyers, whilst some US imports have disappeared without trace.

Take the brilliant Cold War spy drama, The Americans, which ITV screened the first two seasons of. Despite valiant attempts by the commercial channel, the show couldn’t even muster one million viewers per episode, and they had no alternative but to drop it. Over in the States, its third series has brought large critical acclaim and has been renewed for a fourth run, but we don’t even have the likes of Sky buying it for what would be an appreciative audience for screening on

say, Sky Atlantic. The biggest bit of stupidity in recent years was over Breaking Bad, which had the first series shown on Five USA, before it dumped it, citing a lack of viewers. Lo and behold, it then became, alongside Game of Thrones, Mad Men, and The Walking Dead, one

of the most talked about US shows in years, with UK viewers having to subscribe to Netflix to see what the fuss was all about, with a finale in 2013 that made international news.

Thank heavens then the new Channel Five owned service called Spike,

launched last week with a nightly screening of Breaking Bad (and the best audience figures for Spike), and it’s fantastic, as I checked out the first three episodes last weekend. It’s quirky and different, with some laugh out moments mixed in with the shocking, along with a great “odd” pairing of Bryan Cranston’s chemistry teacher going into the drugs business with Aaron Paul’s junkie character. I won’t go into anymore but I’m hooked (pardon the pun) and the plaudits and a w a r d s seemed to be very well deserved for

the 60 episode run.

The fifth series of Game of Thrones looks great on Sky Atlantic, with Monday’s second episode going up a few gears after a somewhat sedate opening last week. Of greater concern is the last batch of episodes of Mad Men, also on Sky Atlantic.

They were shot “back to back” with the last series in 2014, yet they seem to be a mile away from the usual quality.

The first two episodes have been a muddled mess leaving me with a hollow feeling. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the remaining five instalments don’t soil the memory of what was one of the sharpest scripted shows of the last decade. Jon Hamm’s character of Don Draper deserves a better send-off, yet we are promised a “controversial” ending which has me worried that we are going to be left disappointed.

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COURIER TV GUIDE - Friday 24th April to Thursday 30th April

FRIDAY

24th APRIL

00:45 This Week 01:30 Holiday Weatherview 01:35 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain: Food 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Channel Patrol 12:45 Cowboys and Angels 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 32 Brinkburn Street 16:00 Decimate 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 BBC News; Regional News 20:30 A Question of Sport 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 MasterChef 22:30 Have I Got News for You 23:00 BBC News 23:25 National Lottery Update 23:25 BBC London News; Weather 23:35 The Graham Norton Show

00:15 Weather 00:20 Snooker: The World Championship 01:10 Snooker: World Championship Extra 03:10 Panorama 03:40 The Billion Dollar Chicken Shop 04:40 This Is BBC Two 04:55 Arena: The National Theatre 05:20 Schools - i.am.Will Shakespeare 05:50 Schools - Punctuation Pals 06:20 Schools - Punctuation Rules 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Channel Patrol 08:45 Cowboys and Angels 09:15 Gardeners' World 09:45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under 10:15 Talking Pictures 11:00 Snooker: The World Championship 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Snooker: The World Championship 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives 20:00 Snooker: The World Championship 21:00 An Island Parish: Falklands 21:30 Gardeners' World 22:00 Sex and the Church 23:00 The Clare Balding Show 23:30 Newsnight

00:25 Newzoids 00:50 River Monsters 01:20 Jackpot247 04:00 Tonight 04:25 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 11:55 ITV News 11:59 ITV Meridian Weather 12:00 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Meridian Weather 14:55 ITV News Meridian 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:59 ITV Meridian Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Paul O'Grady Show 19:00 ITV News Meridian 19:25 Party Election Broadcast 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV Meridian Weather 23:30 ITV News Meridian 23:40 Rambo III

00:05 First Dates 01:05 Raised by Wolves 01:35 Plus Sized Wars 02:30 The Secret Millionaire 03:25 Unreported World 03:50 Food Unwrapped 04:20 Double Your House for Half the Money 05:15 Sarah Beeny's Selling Houses 06:10 Deal or No Deal 07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:25 Four in a Bed 11:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Channel 4 Racing 16:15 Deal or No Deal 17:00 Come Dine with Me 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Coach Trip 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Unreported World 20:55 Party Election Broadcast 21:00 Marvel's Agents of SHIELD 22:00 Gogglebox 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man

00:00 Family Guy 00:25 Family Guy 00:45 American Dad! 01:10 Family Guy 01:30 Tatau 02:15 Teen Killers: Life Without Parole 03:10 Reggie Yates: Extreme Russia 04:10 Russell Howard's Good News 04:40 Comedy Feeds 05:00 Close 20:00 Great Movie Mistakes 20:15 Atlantis 21:00 Don't Tell the Bride 22:00 Bad Education 22:30 Bad Education 23:00 Russell Howard's Good News 23:30 EastEnders

00:00 The Plantagenets 01:00 Top of the Pops: 1980 01:35 Timeshift 02:35 Delphi: The Bellybutton of the Ancient World 03:35 Guilty Pleasures 04:35 Close 20:00 World News Today 20:30 Sounds of the Eighties 21:00 BBC Young Dancer 2015 22:00 Tales from the Tour Bus: Rock 'n' Roll on the Road 23:00 Totally British: 70s Rock 'n' Roll

00:45 Two and a Half Men 01:40 Mom 02:30 Scorpion 03:25 Teleshopping 06:55 ITV2 Nightscreen 07:00 Life's Funniest Moments 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 09:10 You've Been Framed!

09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Up All Night 11:25 Psych 12:20 Royal Pains 13:10 Emmerdale 14:15 You've Been Framed!

14:45 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 You've Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 The Bourne Supremacy

00:00 Blue Murder 01:35 Wycliffe 02:30 The Royal 03:20 ITV3 Nightscreen 03:30 Teleshopping 07:00 Never the Twain 07:25 Wycliffe 08:30 Heartbeat 09:35 Where the Heart Is 10:40 The Royal 11:40 Judge Judy 13:00 Murder, She Wrote 14:00 Heartbeat 15:05 Where the Heart Is 16:10 The Royal 17:15 Never the Twain 17:50 Rising Damp 18:20 On the Buses 18:55 Heartbeat 19:55 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Agatha Christie's Marple 23:00 Law & Order: UK

DON’T MISS

The Graham Norton Show 23:35 - BBC One

Graham invites another group of Hollywood A-listers and British TV big shots to huddle up on his sofa and chat about what they've been up to recently - or whatever else takes their fancy - with music by chart stars or up-and-coming artists. He also subjects more audience members to the dreaded red chair - so their stories had better be good

00:50 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 01:15 SuperCasino 04:10 Police Interceptors 05:00 Wildlife SOS 05:25 Divine Designs 05:45 House Doctor 07:00 The WotWots 07:10 Igam Ogam 07:20 Fireman Sam 07:30 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:55 Pip Ahoy!

08:10 Little Princess 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:30 Milkshake! Monkey 09:35 Toby's Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 The Hotel Inspector 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Can't Stop, Won't Stop: Hoarding 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:15 Obsession 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 The Gadget Show 21:00 Secrets of Great British Castles 22:00 NCIS: New Orleans 23:00 NCIS 23:55 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

02:00 Benidorm 03:00 Minder 03:55 ITV4 Nightscreen 04:00 Teleshopping 07:00 Goals of the 80s 07:05 Pawn Stars 07:30 The Professionals 08:20 The Car Chasers 09:20 Minder 10:25 Ax Men 11:15 Magnum, PI 12:15 Minder 13:15 The Professionals 14:15 Pawn Stars 15:35 The Car Chasers 17:00 Magnum, PI 18:00 The Professionals 19:00 UEFA Europa League Highlights 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 Counting Cars 22:00 Two Mules for Sister Sara

COURIER TV GUIDE - Friday 24th April to Thursday 30th April

SATURDAY

21

25th APRIL

00:25 Would I Lie to You? 00:55 EastEnders 02:50 Weather for the Week Ahead 02:55 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 11:10 World War One Remembered 13:05 BBC News; Weather 13:15 Football Focus 14:00 Paula Radcliffe: The Marathon and Me 14:40 Snooker: The World Championship 17:30 Final Score 18:10 The Princess and the Frog 19:40 BBC News 19:50 BBC London News; Weather 19:55 Pointless Celebrities 20:45 Atlantis 21:30 The National Lottery: In It to Win It 22:20 Casualty 23:10 BBC News; Weather 23:30 National Lottery Update 23:30 Match of the Day

00:00 00:25 00:45 01:10 01:30 02:00 02:30 News 03:00 03:30 04:00 04:30 05:00 20:00 20:25 21:25 22:25 23:10

Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! Family Guy Bad Education Bad Education Russell Howard's Good Killer Magic Some Girls Some Girls Some Girls Close Great Movie Mistakes Top Gear Don't Tell the Bride Tatau Happy Valley

DON’T MISS

00:00 Election Late Show 00:30 Weather 00:35 Later - with Jools Holland 01:40 Snooker: The World Championship 02:30 Snooker: World Championship Extra 04:30 Question Time 05:30 Dara and Ed's Great Big Adventure 06:30 This Is BBC Two 07:10 The Crimson Wing 08:20 Sword of Sherwood Forest 09:40 Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments 10:10 The Nature of Britain 11:00 Snooker: The World Championship 13:00 Talking Pictures 13:35 The Long and the Short and the Tall 15:15 Flog It! 16:00 Final Score 17:30 Snooker: The World Championship 18:30 World War One Remembered: Gallipoli Highlights 19:30 Gardeners' World 20:00 Snooker: The World Championship 21:00 Dad's Army 21:30 Gallipoli: When Murdoch Went to War 22:30 QI XL 23:15 Up in the Air

01:30 Jackpot247 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 04:40 ITV Nightscreen 07:00 Bottom Knocker Street 07:10 Bottom Knocker Street 07:20 Bottom Knocker Street 07:35 Dino Dan: Trek's Adventures 07:45 Dino Dan: Trek's Adventures 08:00 Canimals 08:15 Sooty 08:30 Signed Stories 08:35 Hulk and the Agents of Smash 09:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 13:25 ITV News and Weather 13:34 ITV Meridian Weather 13:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 14:35 Doc Martin 15:35 HouseSitter 17:35 Tipping Point 18:35 ITV Meridian Weather 18:35 ITV News Meridian 18:45 ITV News and Weather 19:00 New You've Been Framed!

20:00 Ninja Warrior UK 21:00 Britain's Got Talent 22:15 Play to the Whistle 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:14 ITV Meridian Weather 23:15 Inside Man

00:05 Virtually Famous 00:55 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 01:20 Withnail & I 03:10 Fargo 04:05 Shameless USA 05:00 Sarah Beeny's Selling Houses 05:55 The Common Denominator 06:20 FIM Superbike World Championship 06:50 How I Met Your Mother 07:15 How I Met Your Mother 07:40 How I Met Your Mother 08:05 FIM Superbike World Championship 08:30 The Grid 09:00 The Morning Line 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 11:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 11:30 Frasier 12:00 Frasier 12:30 The Big Bang Theory 13:00 The Big Bang Theory 13:30 Marvel's Agents of SHIELD 14:25 Channel 4 Racing 17:15 Come Dine with Me 18:10 The Simpsons 18:45 The Simpsons 19:10 The Simpsons 19:35 Channel 4 News 20:00 For the Love of Cars 21:00 The World's Most Extreme 22:00 Paul

00:50 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 01:15 SuperCasino 04:10 Gotham 05:00 Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away 05:45 House Doctor 07:00 Peppa Pig 07:05 Bananas in Pyjamas 07:15 Milkshake! Bop Box 07:20 Angelina Ballerina 07:35 Pip Ahoy!

07:45 The Mr Men Show 08:00 Chloe's Closet 08:10 Milkshake! Monkey 08:15 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:20 Make Way for Noddy 08:35 Paw Patrol 08:55 Little Princess 09:10 Wanda and the Alien 09:25 Zack and Quack 09:40 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 09:55 Jelly Jamm 10:10 LazyTown 10:40 Dora and Friends 11:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35 Access 11:45 Ice Road Truckers 15:30 Police Interceptors 16:30 Columbo: an Exercise In Fatality 18:30 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 19:25 Britain's Horror Homes 20:15 Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away 21:15 5 News Weekend 21:20 NCIS 22:10 NCIS 23:10 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

00:00 Totally British: 70s

00:10 Take Me Out 01:25 Two and a Half Men 02:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 02:40 Royal Pains 03:25 Teleshopping 06:55 ITV2 Nightscreen 07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Emmerdale 09:40 Coronation Street 12:05 Britain's Got Talent 13:20 Britain's Got More Talent 14:25 Darcy Oake: Edge of Reality 15:25 Catchphrase 16:05 New People Do the Funniest Things 17:05 Mr Bean 17:45 Mr Bean 18:15 The Vow 20:25 Stormbreaker 22:15 Britain's Got More Talent 23:20 Celebrity Juice

00:00 Blue Murder 01:35 Ray 04:05 Judge Judy 04:25 ITV3 Nightscreen 04:40 Emmerdale 07:00 Judge Judy 07:20 Where the Heart Is 08:15 Where the Heart Is 09:15 Agatha Christie's Marple 11:15 The Darling Buds of May 12:25 Wycliffe 13:40 The Queen 15:40 Inspector Morse 17:55 Agatha Christie's Marple 20:00 Doc Martin 21:00 Foyle's War 23:00 Inspector Morse

00:20 Shootout 02:15 Shed and Buried 03:10 The Professionals 04:00 Teleshopping 07:00 Football's Greatest: Paul Gascoigne 07:05 The Professionals 08:50 Cycling 10:00 Motorsport UK 11:00 Bundesliga Football Highlights 12:00 UEFA Champions League Weekly 12:30 Pawn Stars 14:20 British Superbike Championship Highlights 15:25 British Touring Car Championship Highlights 16:55 Smokey and the Bandit II 19:00 Storage Wars: Texas 20:00 Shed and Buried 21:00 Dr No 23:15 The Kingdom

Rock 'n' Roll 01:00 The Old Grey Whistle Test: 70s Gold 02:30 Tales from the Tour Bus: Rock 'n' Roll on the Road 03:30 BBC Young Dancer 2015 04:30 Close 20:00 Ice Age Giants 21:00 Wild China 22:00 Inspector Montalbano 23:55 The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill

For the Love of Cars 20:00 - CHANNEL Four

Philip Glenister fires up the Quattro once more to go in search of rare cars in need of loving restoration to sell at auction. He and car designer Ant Anstead are thinking James Bond, Lord Brett Sinclair in The Persuaders … they’re thinking an Aston Martin DBS.

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COURIER TV GUIDE - Friday 24th April to Thursday 30th April

SUNDAY

26th APRIL

01:00 The Football League Show 02:20 A Bronx Tale 04:15 Weather for the Week Ahead 04:20 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 08:25 Match of the Day 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Athletics 15:30 Sunday Politics 16:45 Points of View 17:00 The Truth About 18:00 Songs of Praise 18:45 Pointless Celebrities 19:35 BBC News 19:50 BBC London News; Weather 20:00 Countryfile 21:00 Antiques Roadshow 22:00 Poldark 23:00 BBC News 23:20 BBC London News; Weather 23:30 Match of the Day 2

00:10 Family Guy 00:35 Family Guy 00:55 Family Guy 01:15 Family Guy 01:40 Russell Howard's Good News 02:10 Tatau 02:50 Killer Magic 03:20 Some Girls 03:50 Some Girls 04:20 Some Girls 04:50 Close 20:00 Top Gear 21:00 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 23:00 Tatau 23:45 Family Guy

DON’T MISS

01:35 Jackpot247 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show Championship USA 01:50 Snooker: World 04:40 ITV Nightscreen Championship Extra 07:00 Bottom Knocker Street 07:10 Bottom Knocker Street 03:50 Antiques Roadshow 07:20 Bottom Knocker Street 04:50 The Truth About 07:35 Dino Dan: Trek's 05:50 This Is BBC Two Adventures 07:10 The Football League 07:45 Dino Dan: Trek's Adventures Show 08:00 Canimals 08:30 Gardeners' World 08:15 Sooty 09:00 The Beechgrove Garden 08:30 Fort Boyard Ultimate 09:30 Athletics Challenge 09:25 ITV News 11:00 Snooker: The World 09:30 Weekend Championship 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 13:15 MOTD2 Extra 11:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 14:00 Triathlon 12:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 13:30 ITV News and Weather 15:00 Snooker: The World 13:34 ITV Meridian Weather Championship 13:35 Tipping Point 19:00 Athletics 14:35 All Star Family 20:00 Snooker: The World Fortunes 15:40 Britain's Got Talent Championship 16:55 Doc Martin 21:10 Coast Australia 18:55 Ninja Warrior UK 22:00 Hunters of the South 19:50 ITV Meridian Weather Seas 19:50 ITV News Meridian 20:00 ITV News and Weather 23:00 Britain's Biggest 20:15 Celebrity Squares Diamond Heist? The Inside 21:00 Vera Story 23:00 ITV News and Weatherr 23:15 Perspectives 23:30 W1A

00:05 Role Models

22:00 The Impossible

00:05 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 01:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Killer Psychopaths 05:00 Family Secrets & Lies 05:50 Make It Big 06:15 Angels of Jarm 06:40 Roary the Racing Car 07:00 Peppa Pig 07:05 Bananas in Pyjamas 07:15 Milkshake! Bop Box 07:20 Angelina Ballerina 07:35 Pip Ahoy!

07:45 The Mr Men Show 08:00 Chloe's Closet 08:10 Milkshake! Monkey 08:15 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:20 Make Way for Noddy 08:35 Paw Patrol 08:45 Little Princess 09:00 Wanda and the Alien 09:10 Mio Mao 09:15 Zack and Quack 09:30 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 09:40 Milkshake! Show Songs 09:45 Jelly Jamm 10:00 LazyTown 10:30 Dora and Friends 11:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35 Chinese Food in Minutes 11:50 The Hotel Inspector 14:50 James and the Giant Peach 16:20 Sabrina the Teenage Witch 18:10 5 News Weekend 18:15 Labyrinth 20:15 Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls 22:00 The Last Stand

00:55 Kate Bush at the BBC

01:20 A Touch of Frost 03:20 ITV3 Nightscreen 03:30 Teleshopping 07:00 Countrywise 07:50 Sherlock Holmes: The Master Blackmailer 10:05 Heartbeat 11:10 Heartbeat 12:10 A Touch of Frost 14:25 Agatha Christie's Marple 16:30 The Secret of My Success 18:40 Inspector Morse 21:00 When Kate Met William: A Tale of Two Lives 22:00 Kate Middleton: Heir We Go Again 23:00 Elizabeth: the Golden Age

01:30 Sneakers 03:50 ITV4 Nightscreen 04:00 Teleshopping 07:00 Football's Greatest: David Beckham 07:15 The Professionals 08:05 The Car Chasers 09:00 British Touring Car Championship Highlights 10:30 MotoGP Highlights 11:30 Shed and Buried 12:30 Counting Cars 13:25 Pawn Stars 15:40 Smokey and the Bandit II 17:45 Tobruk 20:00 Sports Life Stories 21:00 Premiership Rugby Union 22:00 The Interpreter

01:00 Snooker: The World

01:55 Top of the Pops: 1980 02:30 Sounds of the Eighties 03:00 Let's Have a Party! The Piano Genius of Mrs Mills 04:00 Wild China 05:00 Close 20:00 10 Things You Didn't Know About 21:00 Antigone 22:30 Renoir

Pointless Celebrities 18:45 - BBC One

Alexander Armstrong hosts the game show, featuring Radio 2 presenters Vanessa Feltz and Penny Smith, former GMTV co-stars Keith Chegwin and Andrew Castle, Celebrity Big Brother 12 housemates Louie Spence and Carol McGiffin and athletes-turned-presenters Kriss Akabusi and Roger Black. They all try to come up with answers no one else could think of, but co-host Richard Osman is the only one who knows it all.

00:05 Britain's Got Talent 01:20 Britain's Got More Talent 02:20 Hell's Kitchen USA 03:10 Crazy Beaches 03:30 Life's Funniest Moments 03:55 Teleshopping 06:55 ITV2 Nightscreen 07:00 Mr Bean 07:30 Mr Bean 07:55 Emmerdale 10:45 Coronation Street 13:10 Take Me Out 14:20 Scorpion 15:15 Homeward Bound: the Incredible Journey 16:55 Scooby-Doo 18:45 Britain's Got Talent 20:00 Britain's Got More Talent 21:00 New You've Been Framed!

22:00 Rush Hour

02:05 The Last Leg 03:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 03:55 Hollyoaks 06:00 Kirstie's Vintage Gems 06:20 Deal or No Deal 07:15 How I Met Your Mother 07:40 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:05 Volkswagen Racing Cup 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Frasier 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Sunday Brunch 13:00 George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 14:00 The Big Bang Theory 14:25 The Big Bang Theory 14:50 The Simpsons 15:20 The Simpsons 15:50 Location, Location, Location 16:50 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 17:50 ParaNorman 19:35 Channel 4 News 20:00 Three in a Bed 21:00 For the Love of Cars

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COURIER TV GUIDE - Friday 24th April to Thursday 30th April

MONDAY

27th APRIL

00:35 Snake Eyes 02:10 It's a Boy/Girl Thing 03:35 Weather for the Week Ahead 03:40 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain: Food 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Channel Patrol 12:45 Cowboys and Angels 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Land Girls 16:00 Decimate 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 19:30 BBC London News 19:55 Party Election Broadcast 20:00 The One Show 20:30 BBC News; Regional News 20:30 The Leader Interviews 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Panorama 22:00 New Tricks 23:00 BBC News 23:30 BBC London News; Weather 23:50 Have I Got a Bit More News for You

00:30 Snooker: The World Championship 01:20 Snooker: World Championship Extra 03:20 Countryfile 04:15 Holby City 05:15 The Ladykillers: Pest Detectives 06:15 This Is BBC Two 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Channel Patrol 08:45 Cowboys and Angels 09:15 Wanted in Paradise 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 Triathlon 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Snooker: The World Championship 15:00 Daily Politics Election Debates 16:00 Snooker: The World Championship 18:55 Party Election Broadcast 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Snooker: The World Championship 21:00 Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial 22:00 Inside Harley Street 23:00 Jack Dee's Election Help Desk 23:30 Newsnight

00:15 Premiership Rugby Union 01:15 The Store 03:30 Motorsport UK 04:30 British Superbike Championship Highlights 05:20 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 11:55 ITV News 11:59 ITV Meridian Weather 12:00 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Meridian Weather 14:55 ITV News Meridian 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:59 ITV Meridian Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Paul O'Grady Show 19:00 ITV News Meridian 19:25 Party Election Broadcast 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Wild Ireland 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Safe House 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV Meridian Weather 23:30 ITV News Meridian 23:40 The Agenda

00:15 Whiteout 02:05 Kali Salwaar 04:05 Kirstie's Vintage Gems 04:15 Come Dine with Me 06:30 Jamie's Money Saving Meals 07:00 Deal or No Deal 07:40 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:25 Four in a Bed 11:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:05 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Deal or No Deal 17:00 Three in a Bed 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Party Election Broadcast 21:00 Dispatches 22:00 Skint 23:00 Gogglebox

00:30 Navy SEALs 02:45 SuperCasino 04:10 The Gadget Show 05:00 House Doctor 05:25 Make It Big 06:15 Angels of Jarm 06:40 Roary the Racing Car 07:00 The WotWots 07:10 Igam Ogam 07:20 Lily's Driftwood Bay 07:30 Fireman Sam 07:40 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 07:50 Peppa Pig 07:55 Pip Ahoy!

08:10 Little Princess 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Milkshake! Monkey 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby's Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders & Bodge Jobs 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Britain's Horror Homes 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Blind Trust 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 19:55 Party Election Broadcast 20:00 The Gadget Show 21:00 Police Interceptors 22:00 Gotham 23:00 Person of Interest

00:30 American Dad! 00:55 Family Guy 01:15 Tatau 01:55 Killer Magic 02:25 Stacey Dooley Investigates 03:25 Comedy Feeds 03:50 Tatau 04:30 Killer Magic 05:00 Close 20:00 Great Movie Mistakes 20:05 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 22:00 Reggie Yates: Extreme Russia 23:00 Russell Howard's Good News 23:30 EastEnders

00:15 Tales from the Tour Bus: Rock 'n' Roll on the Road 01:15 The Old Grey Whistle Test: 70s Gold 02:45 BBC Young Dancer 2015 03:45 10 Things You Didn't Know About 04:45 Close 20:00 World News Today 20:30 The Flying Archaeologist 21:00 Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death 22:00 Storyville 23:30 The Secret Life of the Motorway

00:00 02:10 02:55 03:20 06:50 07:00 07:20 08:05 08:35 09:35 10:35 11:25 12:20 13:10 13:45 14:45 15:40 19:00 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 23:00 23:50

01:20 03:35 03:55 04:15 04:40 07:00 07:25 08:20 09:25 10:30 11:50 14:00 15:05 16:10 17:15 17:50 18:15 18:50 19:50 20:55 22:00 23:00

00:35 The Killer inside Me 02:45 Whisker Wars 03:35 Nitro Circus 04:00 Teleshopping 07:00 Football's Greatest: Diego Maradona 07:10 Pawn Stars 07:35 Ax Men 08:20 Minder 09:25 The Professionals 10:25 Magnum, PI 11:25 Ax Men 12:20 Minder 13:20 The Professionals 14:15 The Car Chasers 15:10 Magnum, PI 16:10 Pawn Stars 17:05 Minder 18:00 The Professionals 19:00 Blind Man's Buff 20:00 Pawn Stars 20:30 Live FA Youth Cup Football 23:00 Bundesliga Football Highlights

DON’T MISS

Police Interceptors 21:00 - Channel 5

Scott and Dave use GPS technology to track a pair of mobile-phone thieves, and a car crashes into a house during the Christmas period.

Plus, Nick pursues a criminal gang, Vicky deals with a van containing suspicious-looking scrap, and Jason contends with his own traffic nightmare.

The Bourne Supremacy Mom Life's Funniest Moments Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen Life's Funniest Moments Psych Emmerdale Coronation Street Dinner Date Scorpion Psych Royal Pains Emmerdale Coronation Street Dinner Date The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You've Been Framed!

New You've Been Framed!

Two and a Half Men Mom Celebrity Juice Hot Fuzz

The Elephant Man Judge Judy Judge Judy ITV3 Nightscreen Emmerdale Never the Twain Heartbeat Where the Heart Is The Royal Judge Judy Inspector Morse Heartbeat Where the Heart Is The Royal Never the Twain Rising Damp On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Wycliffe Long Lost Family Law & Order: UK

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COURIER TV GUIDE - Friday 24th April to Thursday 30th April

TUESDAY

28th APRIL

00:30 The Graham Norton Show 01:20 Weather for the Week Ahead 01:25 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain: Food 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Channel Patrol 12:45 Cowboys and Angels 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Land Girls 16:00 Decimate 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 19:30 BBC London News 19:55 Party Election Broadcast 20:00 The One Show 20:30 BBC News; Regional News 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 24 Hours in the Past 23:00 BBC News 23:30 National Lottery Update 23:30 BBC London News; Weather 23:50 Del Boys & Dealers

00:00 Family Guy 00:25 Family Guy 00:45 American Dad! 01:10 Family Guy 01:30 Reggie Yates: Extreme Russia 02:30 Russell Howard's Good News 03:00 Killer Magic 03:30 Comedy Feeds 03:55 Reggie Yates: Extreme Russia 04:55 Close 20:00 Top Gear 21:00 Don't Tell the Bride 22:00 Stacey Dooley in the USA 23:00 Killer Magic 23:30 EastEnders

DON’T MISS

00:15 Weather 00:20 Snooker: The World Championship 01:10 The Women's Football Show 01:40 Snooker: World Championship Extra 03:40 Back in Time for Dinner 04:40 This Is BBC Two 05:00 Schools - Secrets of the Castle 06:00 Schools - Story of Britain 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Channel Patrol 08:45 Cowboys and Angels 09:15 Collectaholics 10:15 The Super League Show 11:00 Snooker: The World Championship 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Snooker: The World Championship 15:00 Daily Politics Election Debates 16:00 Snooker: The World Championship 18:55 Party Election Broadcast 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Snooker: The World Championship 21:00 Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial 22:00 Wastemen 23:00 Later Live - with Jools Holland 23:30 Newsnight

00:20 Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones 01:15 Jackpot247 04:00 UEFA Champions League Weekly 04:25 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 11:55 ITV News 11:59 ITV Meridian Weather 12:00 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Meridian Weather 14:55 ITV News Meridian 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:59 ITV Meridian Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Paul O'Grady Show 19:00 ITV News Meridian 19:25 Party Election Broadcast 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Countrywise 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV Meridian Weather 23:30 ITV News Meridian 23:40 Election Debate NI

00:00 The Island with Bear Grylls 01:00 The Secret Millionaire 02:00 Embarrassing Bodies Down Under 02:55 Supersize vs Superskinny 03:50 You Can't Get the Staff 04:45 Sarah Beeny's Selling Houses 05:40 Deal or No Deal 06:35 The Common Denominator 07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:10 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:25 Four in a Bed 11:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:05 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Deal or No Deal 17:00 Three in a Bed 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Party Election Broadcast 21:00 Kirstie and Phil's Love It or List It 22:00 The Queen's Big Night Out 23:00 Ballot Monkeys 23:30 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

00:00 Unforgiven 02:30 SuperCasino 04:10 Can't Stop, Won't Stop: Hoarding 05:00 Michaela's Wild Challenge 05:25 Divine Designs 05:45 House Doctor 07:00 The WotWots 07:10 Igam Ogam 07:20 Lily's Driftwood Bay 07:30 Fireman Sam 07:40 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 07:50 Peppa Pig 07:55 Pip Ahoy!

08:10 Little Princess 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Milkshake! Monkey 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby's Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders & Bodge Jobs 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: New Orleans 16:10 Cedar Cove 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 19:55 Party Election Broadcast 20:00 Police Interceptors 21:00 Britain's Horror Homes 22:00 Sick Note Skivers Exposed 23:00 Killer Psychopaths

00:30 Ray Mears Goes Walkabout 01:30 Delphi: The Bellybutton of the Ancient World 02:30 Storyville 04:00 Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death 05:00 Close 20:00 World News Today 20:30 The Flying Archaeologist 21:00 The Secret History of Our Streets 22:00 Storyville 23:20 The Secret Life of the Motorway

02:05 Two and a Half Men 02:30 The Vampire Diaries 03:30 Teleshopping 07:00 Life's Funniest Moments 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 08:35 Coronation Street 09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Scorpion 11:25 Psych 12:20 Royal Pains 13:10 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:45 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 New You've Been Framed!

20:30 You've Been Framed!

21:00 Educating Joey Essex: Football Fever 22:00 Hell's Kitchen USA 23:00 Knocked Up

00:00 01:05 03:05 03:30 07:00 07:25 08:20 09:25 10:30 11:50 14:00 15:05 16:10 17:15 17:50 18:20 18:55 19:55 21:00 22:00 23:00

00:00 Sports Life Stories 01:00 Motorsport UK 02:00 The Killer inside Me 04:00 Teleshopping 07:00 Movies Now 07:05 Highway Patrol 07:30 Ax Men 08:15 Minder 09:10 The Professionals 10:05 Magnum, PI 11:05 Ax Men 12:00 Minder 13:00 The Professionals 14:00 Blind Man's Buff 15:00 Magnum, PI 16:05 Pawn Stars 17:00 Minder 18:00 The Professionals 19:00 Blind Man's Buff 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 Shed and Buried 22:00 World Rally Championship Highlights 23:00 US Marshals

24 Hours in the Past 22:00 BBC One

Living reality documentary in which six celebrities travel back in time to the 19th century, spending four full days experiencing the relentless graft of the working poor in Victorian Britain. Impressionist Alistair McGowan, former minister Ann Widdecombe, actress Zoe Lucker, world champion hurdler Colin Jackson, actor Tyger Drew-Honey and presenter Miquita Oliver are the volunteers, whose first 24 hours lands them in the dustyard, where they have to sift through mountains of dirt, rotting veg and old bones. Presented by Fi Glover, with historian Ruth Goodman.

Wire in the Blood Inspector Morse Judge Judy Teleshopping Never the Twain Heartbeat Where the Heart Is The Royal Judge Judy Inspector Morse Heartbeat Where the Heart Is The Royal Never the Twain Rising Damp On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Secrets from the Clink Secrets from the Clink Law & Order: UK

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COURIER TV GUIDE - Friday 24th April to Thursday 30th April

WEDNESDAY

29th APRIL

00:50 Ghost Town 02:25 Weather for the Week Ahead 02:30 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain: Food 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Channel Patrol 12:45 Cowboys and Angels 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Land Girls 16:00 Decimate 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 19:30 BBC London News 19:55 Party Election Broadcast 20:00 The One Show 21:00 Inspector George Gently 22:30 Peter Kay's Car Share 23:00 BBC News 23:30 National Lottery Update 23:30 BBC London News; Weather 23:50 Election 2015: A BBC Special

00:15 Weather 00:20 Newsbeat Election Debate 01:20 Snooker: The World Championship 02:10 Snooker: World Championship Extra 04:10 Rip Off Britain: Food 04:55 This Is BBC Two 05:00 Making Art Work: First Idea to Final Piece 06:00 Schools - Your Paintings 06:30 Schools - Your Paintings 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Channel Patrol 08:45 Cowboys and Angels 09:15 An Island Parish: Falklands 09:45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under 10:15 Talking Pictures 11:00 Snooker: The World Championship 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Snooker: The World Championship 15:00 Daily Politics Election Debates 16:00 Snooker: The World Championship 18:55 Party Election Broadcast 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Snooker: The World Championship 21:00 Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial 22:00 Nick and Margaret: The Trouble with Our Trains 23:00 Inside No 9 23:30 Newsnight

00:40 Benidorm 01:10 Jackpot247 04:00 Loose Women 04:45 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 11:55 ITV News 11:59 ITV Meridian Weather 12:00 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Meridian Weather 14:55 ITV News Meridian 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:59 ITV Meridian Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Paul O'Grady Show 19:00 ITV News Meridian 19:25 Party Election Broadcast 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Give a Pet a Home 22:00 Newzoids 22:30 The Delivery Man 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV Meridian Weather 23:30 ITV News Meridian 23:40 Bargain Fever Britain

00:35 The Island with Bear Grylls 01:30 Poker 02:25 KOTV Boxing Weekly 02:55 FIM Superbike World Championship 03:20 The Grid 03:45 Volkswagen Racing Cup 04:15 Shameless USA 05:10 Double Your House for Half the Money 06:05 Sarah Beeny's Selling Houses 07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:25 Four in a Bed 11:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:05 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Deal or No Deal 17:00 Three in a Bed 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Party Election Broadcast 21:00 The Restoration Man 22:00 The Island with Bear Grylls 23:00 First Dates

00:00 Family Guy 00:25 Family Guy 00:45 American Dad! 01:10 Family Guy 01:30 Killer Magic 02:00 Stacey Dooley in the USA 03:00 Don't Tell the Bride 03:55 Stacey Dooley in the USA 04:55 Close 20:00 Top Gear 21:00 Don't Tell the Bride 22:00 Live at the Apollo 22:30 Live at the Apollo 23:00 Reggie Yates: Extreme Russia

00:20 India's Hospital Train -

01:40 Two and a Half Men 02:05 Two and a Half Men 02:30 Royal Pains 03:15 Teleshopping 06:45 ITV2 Nightscreen 07:00 Life's Funniest Moments 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 08:35 New You've Been Framed!

09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Scorpion 11:25 Psych 12:20 Royal Pains 13:10 Emmerdale 13:40 Britain's Got More Talent 14:45 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 You've Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Hot Fuzz

00:00 01:05 03:05 03:25 03:30 07:00 07:25 08:25 09:30 10:35 11:55 14:05 15:10 16:15 17:20 17:55 18:20 18:55 20:00 21:00 23:00

DON’T MISS

Lifeline Express 01:20 Rude Britannia 02:20 The Secret History of Our Streets 03:20 Storyville 04:45 Close 20:00 World News Today 20:30 Britain's Best Drives 21:00 Secrets of Bones 21:30 The Quizeum 22:00 The Plantagenets 23:00 The Secret Life of the Motorway

Newzoids 22:00 - ITV

Satirical sketch show blending traditional puppetry and animation, poking fun at politicians in the build-up to the election, as well as the royals, stars from the worlds of sport, TV and music, and some international despots. Featuring the voices of impressionists Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson, Lewis Macleod and Simon Greenall.

Wire in the Blood Inspector Morse Judge Judy ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping Never the Twain Heartbeat Where the Heart Is The Royal Judge Judy Inspector Morse Heartbeat Where the Heart Is The Royal Never the Twain Rising Damp On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Lewis Law & Order: UK

00:00 Autopsy: The Last Hours Of 01:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 02:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Person of Interest 05:00 Michaela's Wild Challenge 05:25 Divine Designs 05:45 House Doctor 07:00 The WotWots 07:10 Igam Ogam 07:20 Lily's Driftwood Bay 07:30 Fireman Sam 07:40 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 07:50 Peppa Pig 07:55 Pip Ahoy!

08:10 Little Princess 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Milkshake! Monkey 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby's Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders & Bodge Jobs 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 The Hotel Inspector 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Reverse Angle 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 19:55 Party Election Broadcast 20:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 21:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 22:00 Autopsy: The Last Hours Of 23:00 CSI: Miami 23:55 CSI: NY

01:35 Red Sonja 03:25 Whisker Wars 03:50 ITV4 Nightscreen 04:00 Teleshopping 07:00 Football's Greatest: Bobby Moore 07:05 Highway Patrol 07:25 Ax Men 08:10 Minder 09:05 The Professionals 10:05 Magnum, PI 11:05 Ax Men 12:00 Minder 13:00 The Professionals 14:00 Blind Man's Buff 15:05 Magnum, PI 16:05 Pawn Stars 17:00 Minder 18:00 The Professionals 19:00 Blind Man's Buff 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 Storage Wars: Texas 22:00 The Chase 23:00 Two Mules for Sister Sara

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COURIER TV GUIDE - Friday 24th April to Thursday 30th April

THURSDAY

30th APRIL

00:30 Jindabyne 02:25 Weather for the Week Ahead 02:30 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain: Food 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Channel Patrol 12:45 Cowboys and Angels 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Land Girls 16:00 Decimate 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 19:30 BBC London News 19:55 Party Election Broadcast 20:00 The One Show 20:30 BBC News; Regional News 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Question Time 22:30 Peter Kay's Car Share 23:00 BBC News 23:30 BBC London News; Weather 23:50 Election 2015: Ask Nigel Farage

00:15 Weather 00:20 Snooker: The World Championship 01:10 Snooker: World Championship Extra 03:10 Kew on a Plate 04:10 Portillo's State Secrets 04:40 This Is BBC Two 05:00 Schools: Young Legal Eagles 06:00 Schools: WWI A-Z 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Channel Patrol 08:45 Cowboys and Angels 09:15 Great British Garden Revival 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Snooker: The World Championship 18:55 Party Election Broadcast 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Snooker: The World Championship 21:00 Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial 22:00 The Game 23:00 W1A 23:30 Newsnight

00:40 Corfu: A Tale of Two Islands 01:05 Jackpot247 03:30 British Touring Car Championship Highlights 04:45 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 11:55 ITV News 11:59 ITV Meridian Weather 12:00 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Meridian Weather 14:55 ITV News Meridian 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:59 ITV Meridian Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Paul O'Grady Show 19:00 ITV News Meridian 19:25 Party Election Broadcast 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Double Decker Driving School 22:00 Fraud Squad 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV Meridian Weather 23:30 ITV News Meridian 23:40 The Agenda

00:00 One Born Every Minute 01:00 Snowbombing 01:30 Embarrassing Bodies Down Under 02:25 Burger Bar to Gourmet Star 03:20 Rushmore 04:50 Double Your House for Half the Money 05:45 Kirstie's Vintage Gems 06:05 Deal or No Deal 07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:25 Four in a Bed 11:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:05 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Deal or No Deal 17:00 Three in a Bed 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Party Election Broadcast 21:00 The Supervet 22:00 The Island with Bear Grylls 23:00 The Last Leg

00:00 Family Guy 00:45 American Dad! 01:05 Family Guy 01:30 Reggie Yates: Extreme Russia 02:25 Killer Magic 02:55 Live at the Apollo 03:25 Live at the Apollo 03:55 Don't Tell the Bride 04:55 Close 20:00 Top Gear 21:00 Don't Tell the Bride 22:00 Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live 23:00 Russell Howard's Good News 23:30 EastEnders

00:00 10 Things You Didn't Know About 01:00 Guts: The Strange and Wonderful World of the Human Stomach 02:00 Secrets of Bones 02:30 The Quizeum 03:00 Icebound: The Greatest Dog Story Ever Told 04:00 The Plantagenets 05:00 Close 20:00 World News Today 20:30 Top of the Pops: 1980 21:00 Wild China 22:00 The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler 23:00 Downfall

00:25 The Vampire Diaries 01:25 Two and a Half Men 02:15 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 02:30 The Vampire Diaries 03:25 Teleshopping 06:55 ITV2 Nightscreen 07:00 Life's Funniest Moments 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 08:35 Coronation Street 09:10 New You've Been Framed!

09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Scorpion 11:25 Psych 12:20 Royal Pains 13:10 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:15 You've Been Framed!

14:45 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 You've Been Framed 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Scorpion 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:50 Release the Hounds

00:00 01:00 03:00 03:20 03:30 07:00 07:25 08:25 09:30 10:35 11:55 14:05 15:05 16:10 17:15 17:50 18:20 18:55 20:00 21:00 23:00

DON’T MISS

The Supervet 21:00 - CHANNEL Four

Channel 4 has struck documentary gold at the practice of Surrey vet Noel Fitzpatrick. He’s a renowned surgeon, devising bizarre procedures that give injured pets a lifeline – bionic limbs being a speciality.

Watching him at work is extraordinary.

Trial & Retribution Inspector Morse Judge Judy ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping Never the Twain Heartbeat Where the Heart Is The Royal Judge Judy Inspector Morse Heartbeat Where the Heart Is The Royal Never the Twain Rising Damp On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Foyle's War Law & Order: UK

00:55 CSI: Miami 01:50 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 02:15 SuperCasino 04:10 Emergency Bikers 05:00 Michaela's Wild Challenge 05:25 Divine Designs 05:45 House Doctor 07:00 The WotWots 07:10 Igam Ogam 07:20 Lily's Driftwood Bay 07:30 Fireman Sam 07:40 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 07:50 Peppa Pig 07:55 Pip Ahoy!

08:10 Little Princess 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Milkshake! Monkey 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby's Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders & Bodge Jobs 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Secrets of Great British Castles 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Murder on the 13th Floor 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 19:55 Party Election Broadcast 20:00 The Classic Car Show 21:00 Countdown to Murder 22:00 The Hotel Inspector 23:00 The Mentalist

01:20 03:40 04:00 07:00 07:20 08:05 09:05 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:05 16:05 16:30 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 23:55

Quadrophenia Nitro Circus Teleshopping Highway Patrol Ax Men Minder The Professionals Magnum, PI Ax Men Minder The Professionals Blind Man's Buff Magnum, PI Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Minder The Professionals Blind Man's Buff Pawn Stars Pawn Stars River Monsters Red Sonja Buried

Friday 24th April 2015

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Friday 24th April 2015

CODE CRACKER

Code Cracker is a crossword puzzle with no clues; instead, every letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number, the same number representing the same letter throughout the puzzle. All you have to do is decide which letter is represented by which number. In this week’s puzzle, 1 represents Z and 10 represents N, when these letters have been entered throughout the puzzle, you should have enough information to start guessing words and discovering other letters.

QUICKIE

Across

Down

1 Incarnation (6) 4 Help (6) 9 Sailor (7) 10 Once more (5) 11 Looks for (5) 12 Exact (7) 13 Ill at ease (11) 18 Tolerant (7) 20 Firearm (5) 22 Clutch (5) 23 Opening (7) 24 Main meal (6) 25 Wreckage (6)

1 Very nearly (6) 2 Be of one mind (5) 3 Memory loss (7) 5 Frighten (5) 6 Picture (7) 7 Kind (6) 8 Planning (11) 14 Speak of (7) 15 Outlive (7) 16 Calm (6) 17 Alcove (6) 19 Bird of prey (5) 21 Mendicant (5)

Last weeks Solution

Across: 7 Banana, 8 Elated, 9 Bars, 10 Whenever, 11 Scrawny, 13 Brave, 15 Angry, 17 Refresh, 20 Sabotage, 21 Busy, 23 Notice, 24 Seesaw.

Down: 1 Gala, 2 Nausea, 3 Lapwing, 4 Beret, 5 Career, 6 Reserves, 12 Cinnamon, 14 Decease, 16 Rookie, 18 Robber, 19 Cadet, 22 Seal.

Scribble Pad

DOUBLE CROSS-WORD Solve the Double Cross-Word puzzle using either the standard or cryptic clues, the answers are exactly the same.

CRYTPIC CLUES Across 1 The ingredients of morello custard includes a bug (6) 4 A hundred with us twice to see the rainforest possum (6) 8 Turn endlessly and spin around for vegetables (7) 10 Five in wrong race are cut up (5) 11 Fend off Vesta (5) 12 Treats with contempt a relative by marriage (7) 13 Look at Bill in America (5) 15 Fish caught in macabre Amazon journey (5) 20 About the French graduate’s mother, who is in a state (7) 22 Stick out bent bugle (5) 23 Venezuela teacher demonstrates lift (5) 24 Nun left Huntington confused this evening (7) 25 Am lost and confused, just about (6) 26 United Nations turn to spread out (6)

Down 1 Newest Los Angeles end product is Spanish Tenor (6) 2 Char was operating the vehicle cleaner (3,4) 3 Look cheerful, it’s miles away! (5) 5 Obscure nuclear devastation (7) 6 Cables seen in certain record shops (5) 7 Ken’s is undone, like Hanks (6) 9 Neither good nor bad comes from expressos or lattes (2-2) 14 Wines found by a girl on a backstreet (7) 16 Move briskly or legal move will be made (7) 17 Eccentric American lacking in photographic equipment (6) 18 Quick to starve (4) 19 Not quite sick after fast pulse (6) 21 Alfred gave a seaman a sudden fright (5) 22 Bill’s friend in Africa (5)

STANDARD CLUES Down Across 1 Most recent (6) 1 Migratory grasshopper (6) 2 Automobile cleaner (3,4) 4 Tree-dwelling marsupial 3 Beam (5) (6) 5 Ill-defined (7) 8 Root vegetables (7) 10 Make a shape by cutting 6 Electric wires (5) 7 Balls of yarn (6) (5) 11 Barrel part (5) 9 Neither good nor bad (212 Child by marriage (7) 2) 13 Scrutinise (5) 15 European freshwater 14 Dry red wines (7) 16 Fast tempo (7) fish (5) 20 US state on the Gulf of 17 Equipment for taking Mexico (7) photographs (6) 22 Swell slightly (5) 18 Quick (4) 23 Fill with high spirits (5) 19 Leguminous plant (6) 24 This evening (7) 21 Warning of danger (5) 25 Nearly (6) 22 African republic (5) 26 Spread open (6) Last weeks Solution Across: 1 Drum, 4 Date, 9 Aspic, 10 Mortars, 11 Tip, 12 Electrode, 13 Screen, 14 Opuses, 18 Anarchist, 21 Ago, 23 England, 24 Helot, 25 Elbe, 26 Tote.

Down: 2 Repaper, 3 Machete, 4 Damsel, 5 Tarot, 6 Cart, 7 Dado, 8 Assets, 13 Skates, 15 Potshot, 16 Scarlet, 17 Fiddle, 19 Alga, 20 Crawl, 22 Oath.

FILL IT IN

Complete the crossword grid by using the given words:

3 letter words Act Ban Cob Ems Era Err Rut Tar Toe Too Uke Use 4 letter words Abet Adit Asea

Atom Bats Cabs Deer Dire Eels Else Ends Eras Ever Good Hike Hilt Lieu Lino Malt Mitt Moue None

Norm Plus Pore Reed Riot Seed Silo Sole Solo Sore Sort Taps Tore Tree 5 letter words About Aisle Atlas

Audio Blear Briar Chaps Climb Clove Easel Grass Guild Heeds Refit Scrod Sedan Snore Steer Still Tense Traps Union

6 letter words Biased Onrush Series Static Steppe Trudge 7 letter words Gastric Plateau Spotter Trounce 8 letter words Deformed Phrasing

SPANISH-ENGLISH CROSSWORD

Improve your Spanish - clues in Spanish, answers in English or vice versa.

Across 1 Island (4) 4 Married (6) 8 To smile (person) (7) 9 Cicatrices (5) 10 Mentiroso (4) 11 Lift (elevator) (8) 13 Diecisiete (9) 17 Frost (8) 19 Face (part of body) (4) 21 Sand (5) 22 Monos (7) 23 Arroyo (riachuelo) (6) 24 Mushroom (4)

Down 2 Sandalias (7) 3 Yesterday (4) 4 Crisantemo (13) 5 To hold up (support) (8) 6 Empates (en partidos) (5) 7 Oyster (5) 8 Seda (4) 12 Adelantar (vehicle, rival) (8) 14 El más cercano (7) 15 To kiss (5) 16 Aficionados (entusiastas) (4) 18 Pecho (tórax) (5) 20 Hormigas (4)

Friday 24th April 2015 Across 1 The name of which type of cotton cloth, typically plain white or unbleached, comes from a city in southwestern India? (6) 4 Which adjective means ‘devoutly religious’? (5) 8 Which bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee, is the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton? (5) 9 What title is given to an official in a British hospital who looks after the social and material needs of the patients? (7) 10 Which verb means ‘becomes later by the passage of a given amount of time’? (7) 11 Which colourless, odourless gaseous element gives a red glow in a vacuum tube? (4) 12 See 14 14/12 Which Japaneseborn avant-garde artist married John Lennon in 1969 and collaborated with him

on a a number of albums including Two Virgins and Double Fantasy? (4,3) 15 What was the surname of the baseball player nicknamed the Bambino and the Sultan of Swat? (4) 18 Which progressive rock band’s members have included Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman? (3) 21 According to The Bible, what was the name of the second son of Adam and Eve? (4) 23 Derived from the Latin for ‘to wash’, what name is given to a toilet, especially a communal one in a camp or barracks? (7) 25 In the Christian Church, what name is given to a district under the pastoral care of a bishop? (7) 26 What name for a spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation is taken from the Hebrew for ‘master’? (5) 27 Which textile fibre or fabric produced from regen-

SUDOKU (Hard)

Quiz Word

erated cellulose (viscose) is used to make blouses, dresses, jackets, lingerie, linings, scarves, suits, neck-

ties, hats and socks? (5) 28 Which Spanish dance in triple time is normally accompanied by guitar and

29 castanets? (6) Down 1 Espresso, latte, Americano and mocha are all types of which beverage consisting of an infusion of ground beans? (6) 2 What name is often applied to backache affecting the lower back? (7) 3 Which British cyclist led Team GB out as the team’s flag carrier at the opening ceremony at the London 2012 Olympic Games? (5,3) 4 Which large American wild cat with a plain tawny to greyish coat, found from Canada to Patagonia, is also known as the cougar, panther and mountain lion in North America.? (4) 5 Which unit of weight is equal to one-16th of a pound? (5) 6 Which word can mean both ‘the season of growth’ and ‘a natural flow of ground water’? (6)

7 Used especially in North America for catching cattle, what name is often given to a rope with a noose at one end? (5) 13 What name is given to a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text? (8) 16 Which small metal cap is used to protect the finger while sewing? (7) 17 What name is given to a mature male goose? (6) 19 What name is often given to rain containing some ice, as when snow melts as it falls? (5) 20 What is the surname of the American actor whose films include The Godfather Part II and Raging Bull? (2,4) 22 Which hard darkcoloured wood is used in cabinetwork and for piano keys? (5) 24 Which city has been, since 1848, the capital of Switzerland? (4)

SALLY’S SIMPLE SPANISH LAS HERRAMIENTAS-WORKSHOP TOOLS Match these words with their Spanish translations then find them in the wordsearch.

(Answers below)

el andamio

el torno

el clavo

la lima

el formón

la llave

el martillo

la llave inglesa

el perno

la rosca

el serrucho

la sierra

el taladro

los alicates

geography QUIZ

ANSEWRS: 1. Reykjavik ( Iceland ) 2. The Danube 3. Scotland 4.

London 5. Ile St-Louise 6. Poland 7. Blue 8. Spain 9. The Rocky Mountains 10. Palermo 11. Windermere 12. Mali 13.

China (16) 14. The Mississippi

Last Week’s Solutions Code Cracker Last weeks Quiz Word Solution Across: 1 Supplicant, 6 Scar, 9 Intoxicate, 10 As if, 12 Octogenarian, 15 Demigod, 16 Stopper, 17 Leotard, 19 Midwife, 20 Shepherd’s pie, 23 Erie, 24 Harrisburg, 25 Tahr, 26 Stalingrad.

Down: 1 Shin, 2 Putt, 3 Lexicography, 4 Cuckold, 5 Natters, 7 Cassiopeia, 8 Refineries, 11 Harold Wilson, 13 Adolescent, 14 Impoverish, 18 Dormant, 19 Mistral, 21 Ruhr, 22 Egad.

el tornillo Empareja estas palabras - Match the Spanish and English words You will find the answers at the bottom of the quiz.

1.el andamio, 2.el clavo,

14.la sierra, 15.los alicates.

k.the thread (on screw),

3.el formón, 4.el martillo, 5.el perno, 6.el serrucho,

a.the spanner, b.the hammer,

7.el taladro, 8.el tornillo,

c.the pliers, d.the saw, e.the dril,

9.el torno, 10.la lima, 11.la llave,

f.the scaffolding, g.the nail,

12.la llave inglesa, 13.la rosca,

h.the screw, i.the bolt,

Soduko

j.the wrench,

Span - Eng

Quizword

l.the chisel, m.the carpenter’s saw, n.the vice, o.the file.

Answers: 1f, 2g, 3l, 4b, 5i, 6m, 7e, 8h, 9n, 10o, 11a, 12j, 13k, 14d, 15c.

1. What Is The World's Most Northerly Capital City?

2. On which River does the City of Budapest stand?

3. The largest policeman's beat (territory) in Europe is in which country?

4. What Is The Most Popular English City?

5. In Paris there are two islands, one is the Ile de la Cite, what is the other?

6. where would you be if you landed smack in the middle of Plock?

7. What color is the leftmost stripe on the French flag?

8. What country boasts the southernmost point in continental Europe?

9. In Which Mountain Range Is The Ski Resort Of Aspen?

10. What is the capital of Sicily?

11. What Is The Largest Lake In England?

12. Timbucktoo is in which country?

13. Which Country Has The Most Countries Bordering It? 14. On Which River Does New Orleans Stand?

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Microdermabrasion is a non abrasive treatment using a diamond tip to gently rub the dermis, producing new skin growth. Non surgical face lift is the use of a faradic current that passes through the dermis to the centre of the muscle. Muscle fibres contract and relax, strengthening the muscles. A gym work out for the face muscles.

VIVA HAIR DESIGN

Over the last 10 years Viva hair design has expanded and is offering a huge variety of luxury treatments for men and women. We now not only offer the very best in hairdressing we also thrive to keeping on-trend with the latest products in hair care. We now have experts in beauty, threading, nails, massage, chiropodist treatments, and microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion is a non abrasive treatment using a diamond tip to gently rub the dermis producing new skin growth. Non surgical face lift is the use of a faradic current that passes through the dermis to the centre of the muscle. Muscle fibres contract and relax , strengthening the muscles. A gym work out for the face muscles.

All members of the VHD team are highly trained professionals in their field of expertise. Using only the best products at affordable prices, You can be pampered from top to toe all under one roof. All of our loyal clients will receive a 'loyalty card' Also gift vouchers are available for all occasions. Check out our Facebook page to keep up to date with our special offers throughout the year.

SARAHS CURTAIN & BEDDING Sarahs Curtain & Bedding Store is now entering its third Summer season at Los Dolses Commercial Centre, Villamartin. With plenty of fabulous curtains and bed linen from well known UK and Spanish suppliers as well as a reliable sewing service business is booming. Sarah has added new ranges of bed linen and curtains which are made in Spain and Portugal this season. The in store sewing service offers clothing alterations as well as full home textile making, alterations to curtains and recovering outdoor furniture.

Sarahs Curtain & Bedding Store is open Monday to Friday 10 am until 5 pm and Saturdays 10 am until 2 pm or visit us at www.sarahstextil.es

JUNE HUTCHINSON

Imagine sitting in the hot Spanish sun with your face beautifully made-up but free from the fear of melting streaks of colour running down your cheeks. Or just think of jumping in a pool without a moment’s worry that your waterproof eyeliner will turn out not to be. Better still, envisage waking up looking just as good as when you went to bed.

This freedom to look good ALWAYS is just what advanced semi-permanent make-up specialist June Hutchinson gives her clients. June has worked in the beauty industry for many years, and trained in the art of semi-permanent make-up with wold acknowledged experts Finishing Touches.

With semi-permanent make-up, June can degine eyebrows, draw in eyeliner and put subtle definition back into lips. June also offers medical tattooing and non-laser tattoo removal.

June is now offering training courses. These courses are tailored to suit the needs of the individual, for example, with a range of machines to suit the pocket or with their own machine (there's a wide range available on the Internet now).

LA PONDEROSA La Ponderosa has opened its doors 16 years ago with an ever changing assortment of beautiful home decorations and jewellrey

by Heidi Brown and her team of international, multilingual staff.

Come and find out why we are the store everyone loves to browse in and finds lots of inspirations.

We are open Monday - Saturday 10 am -8 pm With free easy parking at Consum supermarket.

SALON MARGARETHA

IF you're feeling self-conscious or worried about hair loss, Salon Margaretha is here to help you with practical no-fuss solutions that will help restore your hair health and feeling of well-being and confidence. Their 20 years experience ensures that you are in trustworthy, professional hands and their completely private consultation offers unrivalled advice, personalised treatment and tailor-made hair replacement solutions.

Their wide range of wigs and prosthetic hair pieces is so natural that it's impossible to tell them from real hair and their cutting and styling expertise ensure that your look is completely 'your own'.

If you need any help in connection with hair loss, contact Margaretha herself on 966 921 846 at her clinic. (She specialises in alopecia and disruptions in hair growth due to illness, injury, hormone imbalances and chemo/radiotherapy treatments).

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RICHARD CAVENDER

Bluemoon Solutions www.bluemoonsolutions.es

BlueMoon Solutions is the computer and IT services company on the Costa Blanca, they provide quality computer services at realistic prices and specialise in working with home users and small businesses.

Richard moved to Spain eight years ago having left his management background behind in the UK and decided to use his IT skills to help home users and small businesses with their PC problems. Now a relaxed 'computer man' he is out and about in the Spanish sun every day, making house and shop calls and using his vast experience and qualifications to (usually) sort out the problem there and then. Computers are his hobby as well as his work so don’t be surprised to get an answer to your email in the early hours!

ADVICE: Doug was having issues opening up .pdf files ADVICE: : Douglas was having problems playing DVD’s from emails

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Hi Richard, sorry to worry you again, but can you advise me how to reinstate my settings, so that I can download attachments to any email sent to me. This was OK a couple of days ago, but I now find that when I click on the pdf attachment to any email sent to me, nothing happens!!!! Please advise, as I have some important documents to download, but am unable to do so!!!

Thanks, Doug

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Hi Doug, you should be able to do this by downloading and installed Adobe PDF Reader, you can get a copy of it free from https://get.adobe.com/reader - remember to untick any “optional offer” items that you don’t want to be installed at the same time..

ADVICE: Sheila wanted to know how to import her photos from her camera into Windows

Q A

Hi Richard, how do I get pictures from my camera onto the computer? I used to have the instructions but they seem to have vanished. I have the lead from the camera to the computer but after that I haven't a clue. Sheila

HHi Richard, I read your columns, in the Courier with great interest, & have solved many of my problems. However, I have Windows 8.1 on my "ADVENT Monza T100 Red" lap top, & I have a problem: my disc drive plays a CD OK, but does not play a DVD. Can you advise how to set up this drive to play DVD's, as well? I would very much appreciate your help.

Regards Doug

Q A

Hi Doug, what happens when you try to play DVD's in your laptop?

Update

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Nothing happens, it shows the DVD title, but it does not play. I have gone to auto play, but still no response.

Hi Douglas, it sounds to me like you simply don’t have the software installed to play your DVD’s – Windows Media Player will do this for you, or you can download some free software to play them, I recommend http://www.videolan.org as a good alterna-

tive.

Hi Richard, Many thanks for the link, to VLC Player. This works excellently. Thank you once again.

Hi Sheila, here is a link to a page that should help you… http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/get-pictures-cameracomputer#1TC=windows-7

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Patriotism may give us a warm feeling of belonging, and the notion that members of a country may stick together as one is something which has stood the test of time, but

a football team or just a group to which you belong, carrying a flag to show your support is something that many people may consider, but it can also lead to fines from the traffic police if your

deals with the distribution of loads, under the heading “Disposición de la carga”.

Although a flag may not be considered to be a “load”, because it is an element which is additional to the

or other problems that can be avoided and must not hide the lighting and signals, number plates or anything else which could interfere with manual warnings of the drivers.

approved flags for use on the car, and small enough to not pose any kind of risk. If you do this, your patriotism can be displayed for all to see, but fall foul of the law and the consequences will

puestos y, si fuera necesario, sujetos de tal forma que no puedan: a) Arrastrar, caer total o parcialmente o desplazarse de manera peligrosa. b) Comprometer la esta-

displaying that patriotism on a vehicle can lead to a whole range of problems, resulting in a situation becoming a danger to other road users, unless it is done correctly.

Whether it is of a country,

flag does not comply with the regulations, not because the flag may show support for another country, but because they can lead to danger.

Artículo 14 of the Reglamento Circulacion

normal fixtures of the vehicle, then it qualifies as such.

As such, in the interests of safety, anything carried on a vehicle must not drag fully or partially, fall or move dangerously, interfere with vehicle stability, produce noise, dust

Anything which is placed outside the vehicle when it is moving will produce drag.

Cars and road vehicles are designed through extensive testing in wind tunnels in order for them to minimise this.

Quite clearly, if a flag is of a large enough size, it will produce considerable drag.

It may well interfere with the view of lights, number plates and other fixtures, and could blow or fall into the path of other road users, and is a risk in terms of becoming loose or entangles in either the vehicle carrying it, or others.

Therefore, quite clearly, large flags are not allowed.

However, there are smaller, purpose built flags which are permitted. These are often seen attached to the windows of vehicles, or sometimes as part of the main structure, such as one might see in a Presidential limousine.

Similarly, there are other accessories available which can be fitted to a vehicle safely, such as covers for the wing mirrors, so long as the active view of the mirror is not obscured. A flag draped or tied across the bonnet or roof, or any part of the vehicle, would not be permitted, nor would covers to the sun visors, which could interfere with the visibility of the driver.

There are some exceptions to this rule when a road is closed to normal traffic, such as when an organised parade is taking place, at which time, larger flags are permitted.

If you do wish to display a flag on your car during normal driving conditions, take into account the size of the flag as there are no

be a considerable financial burden.

Reglamento Circulacion

bilidad del vehículo. c) Producir ruido, polvo u otras molestias que puedan

Artículo 14 Disposición de la carga 1. La carga transportada en un vehículo, así como los

ser evitadas. d) Ocultar los dispositivos de alumbrado o de señalización luminosa, las placas

accesorios que se utilicen para su acondicionamiento o protección, deben estar dis-

o distintivos obligatorios y las advertencias manuales de sus conductores.

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IT'S ALL GREEK

For decades, Greek food in the UK was rubbish. As a Greek Cypriot and long-time reviewer of Hellenic restaurants, I got used to stodgy flagstones of oily moussaka, curiously eggy hummus and halloumi you could cut into circles and top pencils with. At their best, the restaurants offering this stolid, carb-heavy tedium were so chintzy they could have doubled as doily museums. At their worst, their idea of “cooked to order” was “scooping it from under the battered saveloys in the halo-

gen heater”.

But that’s all changing. In Lancashire’s family-run Olive Tree Brasserie (“Greek cuisine … with modern twists”), local kale is served with panfried cod, and salads combine kefalotiri cheese with hotsmoked Goosnargh duck breast and caramelised apples. In London’s Greek tapas joint Opso, there are souvlaki sliders, cheeses served with homemade rhubarb jam and slow-cooked lamb shank pepped up with lemongrass. Start smashing

the plates here and you’re committing a culinary atrocity.

Brits are pouncing on it as greedily as a Georgian lord who has just noticed some unguarded marble frescoes.

The Olive Tree’s rapid expansion plans across the north involve 10 restaurants in the next five years. Last May, mini-chain The Real Greek opened its first branch outside London, in Windsor, and a Southampton location is now being mooted. And in the capital, not only have a handful of modern Greek restaurants

More than a Fish Shop

Our Plaice Fish and Chips is now in its 7th year building a solid reputation for the finest Fish and Chips using the finest quality products. There is a vast menu including, Icelandic Cod, Haddock, Plaice and Rock Skate which are all cooked to order.

With a choice of Homemade Pies, Sausages, Savaloys, Chicken, Burgers and Veggie Burgers there is something for everyone. Paul the owner said, “we have been serving our local community for a long time now, all of whom have become more than just customers. We have a large spacious restaurant which is clean and comfy with a summer terrace”. Situated near the Police Station and Tourist Information Centre on Urb La Marina, Our Plaice Fish and Chips is the place to go - you won’t be disappointed! Menu of the Day is served from 12noon till 5pm and includes...Fish and Chips, Mushy Peas, Bread and Butter all for just 6.50E! For more information or takeaway orders ring 966 795 418. Open from 12noon till 10pm Monday to Saturday.

THE MODERN RESTAURANTS SERVING MORE THAN MOUSSAKA started proferring innovative, pomegranate-seed studded takes on horiatiki [Greek salad] in the past couple of years, but the oregano-salted, feta-topped fries from such food trucks as I Should Be Souvlaki are propelling Greek food into London’s trendobsessed street food scene.

It is no coincidence that this is happening at the same time that Greek bank vaults are starting to look like abandoned warehouses. In the past couple of years, there has been something of a culi-

nary revolution in Athens, including the opening of Funky Gourmet, a twoMichelin-starred restaurant co-owned by two ex-El Bulli chefs – and the 19th-best restaurant in the world, according to TripAdvisor. But with the highest unemployment rate in the EU and Greece’s talented youth leaving faster than an audience at a Spice Girls musical, it doesn’t exactly scream: “Plough your cash into our economy!”

Hence a number of the most exciting foodie openings

in London are all Greek to us.

Athens-founded restaurant Estiatorio Milos follows up its New York, Las Vegas, Miami and Montreal branches with a Regent Street opening in July.

Athenian grill Suvlaki opens in May in Soho, and the rose syrup-topped take on saganaki cheese offered at funky West End deli-restaurant Ergon, which opened recently, has already proven a hit at its six branches in Greece.

Only a fool would beware Greeks bearing these kinds of gifts.

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HOW GARLIC BECAME THE KING OF THE BRITISH KITCHEN

This week saw National Garlic Day. The allium – such a staple in kitchens the world over – is as common as salt, and lacking the exoticism it once had in the UK. As recently as 30 years ago in many parts of Britain, cooking with garlic was considered

“foreign” or eccentric.

After several centuries of neglect, garlic reappeared during the Victorian era when French tastes were seen as the height of sophistication. But it fell out of favour during the second world war: food historian

Ivan Day thinks garlic was seen as “foreign muck” by the generation of men and women living off bully beef and reconstituted egg - “they got a taste for simplicity”.

Natasha Edwards, who runs the Isle of Wight’s Garlic Farm remembers the 1980s.

“We started the farm when garlic wasn’t that popular. None of my friends knew what it was and those who did thought it was foreign and gave you bad breath,” she recalls.

“But garlic’s been on the Isle of Wight for years. My granny got our first bulb from one of three French fighters in Cowes during the war who missed garlic so much they asked a resistance fighter to fly some out to them. Granny planted it from him.”

Have a flick through a 1950s recipe book and you can see where the UK gets its reputation for bland food – it’s all pork chops with boiled carrots and cauliflower. Garden

herbs slowly started to appear – softer flavourings such as dill and thyme subtly flavouring meats – but there’s barely a hint of the bulb most home cooks today swear by.

It was making appearances in some circles a decade later though, and not just in London’s French restaurants. Day remembers the fake salamis that became popular in the 1960s: “They were so strong with garlic but they weren’t real salamis – not as we know them now,” he recalls. “At first, most people were rude about garlic, and then, after the war – as more people began to travel – it gradually became more popular.”

Fast forward and it is being used more than ever – even in sweets. Paul A Young, one of Britain’s master chocolatiers, developed a caramelised garlic chocolate for Halloween in 2014: the clove is roasted and combined with a ganache. And it is celebrated for more than just it’s heady aroma and taste. Arnaud Stevens, chef at Sixtyone thinks that garlic has become more popular in the UK because we’ve become more health conscious than ever.

“Garlic supposedly lowers cholesterol, is great for blood pressure and strengthens the arteries.”

(Some studies have indeed suggested that it may lower cholesterol, although other health benefits are disputed.)

Fergus Henderson remembers well how “the British literally woke up and smelt the garlic. Gone are the days of Carry On films with Sid James as Henry VIII complaining of his French wife Katherine of Aragon smelling of garlic.”

As Henderson has it, “now, the musk of garlic on the breath is the musk of a good lunch.” And that’s something we can all agree on.

A Taste of France!

Le Petit Cochon Restaurant/Bistro in Los Montesinos, situated on the main High Street opposite the Sabadell Bank, has been open now for nearly 2 years and is going from strength to strength. At Le Petit Cochon you will find a relaxed atmosphere along with a friendly welcome and good home-made dishes all prepared daily by a French Chef using local fresh produce. Although a restaurant, there is also a Bistro Card that allows you, our customers, to pop in for something a little lighter during the summer season. There is a variety of cheeses that are delivered directly from the farms that are being enjoyed by all along with our speciality dishes. Why not pay us a visit and treat yourself to something a little different if you prefer the taste of good French food. Le Petit Cochon Restaurant/Bistro is open daily from 10am to 2pm reservation only and again from 6pm till close. To make a reservation Tel: 675 871 219

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WOMAN DIES AFTER TAKING 'DIET PILLS' BOUGHT OVER INTERNET Police in Shropshire have issued a warning after the death of a woman who took “diet pills” bought over the internet.

Doctors were unable to save Eloise Aimee Parry, 21, from Shrewsbury, who took the tablets believed to contain the highly toxic industrial chemical dinitrophenol, also known as DNP. Her mother, Fiona Parry, said her daughter had burned up from the inside and her metabolism “exploded like TNT” after taking the pills.

She said her daughter began feeling unwell at about lunchtime on 12 April and drove herself to Royal Shrewsbury hospital, where she explained to doctors what she had taken. She said there was no great panic because “[Eloise] was still completely lucid and with it. At this point she still seemed to be OK.” That changed when doctors carried out a toxicology report that revealed “how dire her situation was”. “The drug was in her system, there was no antidote, two tablets was a lethal dose and she had taken eight,” Fiona

Parry said in a tribute posted online. “As Eloise deteriorated, the staff in A&E did all they could to stabilise her.

“As the drug kicked in and started to make her metabolism soar, they attempted to cool her down, but they were fighting an uphill battle. She was literally burning up from within. When she stopped breathing, they put her on a ventilator and carried on fighting to save her.

“When her heart stopped they couldn’t revive her. She had crashed. She had taken so much DNP that the consequences were inevitable.

They never stood a chance of saving her. She burned and crashed.”

Parry died the same day.

Her mother added that that she would be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

Speaking on Sky News, she said: “Once it’s in your system, there is nothing that will get it out again. Please don’t take this drug. If you’re somebody that makes the mistake that my daughter did, and takes too many of these pills, the doctors won’t be able to get them out of your system. It’s an awful way to die. I wouldn’t wish it

on anybody.”

Ch Insp Jennifer Mattinson said: “We are undoubtedly concerned over the origin and sale of these pills, and are working with partner agencies to establish where they were bought from and how they were advertised.

“The coroner’s report will establish the exact cause of Eloise’s death, but we urge the public to be incredibly careful when purchasing medicine or supplements over the internet.

Substances from unregistered websites could put your health at risk as they could be extremely harmful, out-of-date or fake.”

DNP was first used in French munition factories during the first world war to make explosives. The chemical became popular among people trying to lose weight, including those with eating disorders and bodybuilders, after clinical trials revealed it can result in the loss of up to 7kg in a week.

It does this by accelerating a person’s metabolism to a “dangerously fast level”, the NHS Choices website explains.

Side-effects include skin lesions and cataracts and in some cases people have “literally cooked to death” after taking a fatal dose.

DNP was designated as “extremely dangerous and not fit for human consumption” in 1938 and is regulated by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). It is not an illegal substance, because it is used as a pesticide.

Websites offer the drug without restriction, sometimes in capsule form, with only a clause stating that they do not take responsibility for how customers administer it.

Eloise Parry’s death is the fifth in the UK to be attributed to DNP, and more than 60 people worldwide have died as a result of taking it. In 2013, Sarah Houston, a 23year-old student, was found dead in her bedroom after taking DNP. Houston’s parents, both doctors, called for an end to the “morally repugnant” practice of selling the drug in capsule form.

Public Health England said it was working with other agencies to raise awareness of DNP among healthcare professionals and the public. “DNP is not licensed as a medicine in the UK and is classified as a hazardous chemical as a result of its toxicity,” it said in a statement. “Adverse health effects are more common after taking high doses but severe adverse effects can occur when the drug is taken in the doses recommended on websites or by suppliers.”

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QI

SMOKE AND DRINK. WHAT´S THE BEST WAY TO DETOX?

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The tendency for most smokers is to completely neglect their health in a fatalistic ‘he that is down needs fear no fall’ kind of attitude. Every adult knows that smoking or drinking excessively is detrimental to health. Smoking in particular has been associated with negative health consequences for the longest time and yet this hasn’t deterred people from doing so. And even though cigarettes have been linked to a number of chronic health issues, there really is no way of knowing who will develop these health issues, and who wouldn’t. I know people who have smoked all their lives and are absolutely healthy

and others who have never done so, and struggle to be healthy. Not long ago, a woman of 77 came to me for a routine scan. She was in good health, but wanted to know if she could do more to improve

organs were in a good state and even more interesting was the fact that she had very little contaminants or toxins present in her organs. Of course her case is unusual as the scan results of

mercury and cadmium, as well as mycotoxins, pesticides and fungicides. Alcohol is broken down in the liver to Aldehyde, the compound responsible for the addictive and harmful effects of alcohol.

things since she smoked a pack of cigarette a day, and had been doing so since she was 15. What’s interesting is that the scan result confirmed that her systems and

most smokers show high levels of toxins. And the main danger from alcohol and cigarettes is the buildup of these toxins which are mainly heavy metals, such as lead,

This aldehyde is further converted to acetate, which is in turn converted to fatty acids that cause the alcoholic disease- fatty liver.

Cigarette smoking introduces up to

4000 different toxic substances into the body, and many of these cause cancer. Cigarette smoking also leaches nutrients especially Vitamin C from the body. Therefore smokers and people who drink alcohol regularly need to eliminate these toxins from their systems.

This can be done with Pectasol – one of the most effective detox agents available today. Pectasol is the only substance taken by mouth that binds to toxins and heavy metals without affecting other nutrients in the body. Clinical studies have shown up to a 500% increase in the excretion of some of the toxins.

Pectasol brings about a total body cleanse. Pectasol is available from MedB. 6 weeks course for 63. 75 Euros. Call 966189074 to order.

WHEAT IS NOT THE FOOD YOU THINK IT IS

You may be shocked to discover that 2 slices of whole grain wheat bread will raise your blood sugar level higher than 6 teaspoons of pure white sugar. The story of the strain of wheat we now consume starts sometime in the 1970s.

Scientists for good reason wanted to improve on the existing wheat plant, to improve on its yield and ability to withstand adverse weather. Before then, wheat was a different plant. This new strain of wheat was never tested for safety before it was introduced to us as food. We now know that the genetic changes in the newer strains of wheat accounts for their dangerously higher levels of toxins. Wheat is a grain and generally grains are poor quality foods because they contain many toxic proteins including – Glutenin and Gliadin. Glutenin is like glue and gives wheat its doughy, twisty nature. Gliadin is

the cause of coeliac disease. It is also an appetite stimulant, and the cause of obesity epidemic facing many societies. Wheat is also recognised as a major cause of heart disease. It increases levels of small particle LDL (low density lipoprotein) which inflames arteries. Recently it was discovered that gliadin protein in wheat plays an even more sinister role in the body by uncoupling tightly bound intestinal cells to allow toxins into the body. Wheat also contains a weird complex carb known as amylo-pectin A, which causes unhealthy increases in blood sugar levels .So what benefits await us when we commence a wheat free diet?

Well, without the appetite stimulation of wheat, most people notice dramatic weight-loss, especially a reduction in waist line.

Diabetics will also notice

that their blood sugar levels are better controlled and they require less medication. Joint pains vanish or ease off considerably. If you have a chronic illness, perhaps you should stop eating wheat for 3 months and see how you feel. For a full body diagnostic scan call 965071745

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Horoscopes Aries March 21-April 20 The annual new Moon in Aries this weekend helps you to take stock of what you have achieved in recent months and work out where you want to go from here. Events midweek also bring financial issues into sharper focus. With your ruler, Mars, in charge, you can break a recent deadlock and usher in a more successful, prosperous era.

Taurus April 21-May 21 Something or someone from your past could preoccupy you, but with the Sun and Mars in Taurus in the month ahead, the importance of being open to new people and ideas is stressed. A conversation later in the week could revolutionise your outlook on your domestic situation. Think hard before you act.

Gemini May 22-June 21 With persuasive Venus in your sign, you can, at last, afford to ask a leading question, so do not feel you should leave certain things unsaid or let others make the running. With so much action in your chart’s most psychic zone, you have a big advantage over your potential rivals, so take full advantage of the planetary pattern in the week ahead.

Cancer June 22-July 23 A conversation with a friend midweek is due to make you see how strong your hand is in a certain situation. You may feel that what you want is not within reach, but do not let a chance to break the ice with someone pass by. It might be easier to win them over than you imagined.

Trust your intuition on financial matters later in the week.

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By Pandora Leo July 24-August 23 This weekend’s new Moon falls in your chart’s zone of hopes, dreams and ambitions. It could bring unexpected changes in your outlook and your plans, so do not make a premature commitment or try to look too far ahead. Friendship, romance and social life are linked from Wednesday, when optimistic Jupiter in Leo eases recent tensions.

Virgo August 24-September 23 You have the insight, energy and motivation to get closer to a personal goal this week.

Wednesday’s meeting between the fiery action planet Mars and your ruler, Mercury, puts you in an almost unassailable position.

Do not hesitate to ask for what you want from those concerned. A few well-chosen words could change many things.

Libra September 24-October 23 The annual new Moon in the area of your skies that rules your love life and your closest bonds with others could throw unexpected light on something that has puzzled you in recent weeks. Do not hesitate to take decisive action, or let others feel that they can call the tune. Your ruler, Venus, also gives you extra powers of persuasion now.

Scorpio October 24-November 22 The time has come to let down your defences and to show your real feelings about something that closely concerns you.

Wednesday’s powerful link between the extroverted Mars and your secretive, mysterious ruler Pluto is due to help you find the words to do so. Do not let this chance to bring about a major breakthrough pass you by.

Sagittarius November 23-December 21 A more adventurous and fulfilling phase in your private life begins this week. The emphasis is on exploring new horizons, and on putting your own interests first. You can push through some important changes linked to your career if you clear the decks midweek. What matters is being decisive. Give yourself more freedom to manoeuvre.

Capricorn December 22 - January 20 A new creative scheme has the stars behind it in the weeks to come, so do not let advice from friends or colleagues undermine your confidence or slow you down. Wednesday’s link between dynamic Mars and the wealth planet, Pluto, in your sign, should help you make the opening move. Be prepared to make some major changes.

Aquarius January 21 - February 19 Pushing through important changes linked to your home life should be your priority this week, when the action planet, Mars, gives you extra drive and motivation. If you are diplomatic, you can sidestep opposition to your plans from someone close, so do not say too much too soon about an issue that preoccupies you. Less is more.

Pisces February 20 - March 20 The new Moon in your chart’s financial sector helps you focus on new ways to ease your cash flow and draw up constructive plans. It seems the time has come to make your needs and feelings clear to someone close. A conversation later in the week could make you see how strong your hand is. Take a subtle, roundabout approach.

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CHURCH SERVICES Torrevieja Christian Fellowship at Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68, Torrevieja 03183, welcome residents and visitors alike, to their friendly and lively 10.30 am. Service each Sunday morning.

They will not be holding the Wednesday night meeting at 6.00 pm. For further information and/or directions please telephone

Tuesdays, 2pm.

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Golfing Trivia • The Gentleman Golfer’s of Leith (1744) was the first club and was formed to promote an annual competition with a silver golf club as a prize.

• The first golf course outside Scotland was Royal Blackheath near London, in 1766. However, it is believed that golf was played there since 1608.

• Tom Watson won the 1977 USPGA Championship, 1975 Open Championship and 1977 Open Championship with clubs that were later to be deemed non-conforming to R&A and USGA Rules and regulations.

A LOGICAL TIE UP

• The term “birdie” comes from an American named Ab Smith. While playing in 1899, he played what he called a “bird of a shot”, which became a birdie over time.

• Golf was banned in Scotland from 1457 to 1502 to ensure citizens would not waste their time when preparing for the English invasion.

• The driver swing speed of an average lady golfer is 62 mph; 96 mph for an average LPGA professional; 84 mph for an average male golfer; 108 mph for an average PGA Tour professional; 130 for Tiger Woods; and 148-152 mph for the National Longest Drive Champion.

• Long before the invention of tees, golfers played off hand built piles of sand. That all changed when tees were invented, gaining popularity in the 1920’s.

• Charging 500 dollars for an 18 hole round, Las Vegas’ Shadow Creek Golf Course is the most expensive public golf course in the USA. • Phil Mickelson, who plays left handed, is actually right handed. He learned to play by mirroring his father’s golf swing, and he has used left handed clubs ever since.

• 125,000 golf balls a year are lost in the water surrounding the famous 17th hole of the Stadium Course at Sawgrass in the USA. • “Caddy” comes from the French word cadet pronounced cad-DAY.

The European Senior Tour and Prostate Cancer UK have agreed a groundbreaking initiative for the charity to become the new title sponsor of the Scottish Senior Open. In an innovative move, the charity will put its name to this wellestablished event on the Senior Tour, with the primary aim of the partnership to raise money for the charity and to increase awareness of prostate cancer amongst golfers at the Prostate Cancer UK Scottish Senior Open, which takes place at Archerfield Links Golf Club, at the end of this August.

More than 40,000 men in the UK, are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, making it the most common type of cancer among men.

Men over the age of 50 are more at risk of developing it - the same age that players become eligible to join the Senior Tour, making the association a natural one for both parties.

Andy Stubbs, Managing Director of the European Senior Tour, said: “Prostate Cancer will affect one in eight men in the UK during their lifetime, so clearly it is something that our membership and their friendship

groups should be aware of.

We hope we can help raise awareness to a key demographic and at the same time provide funds to support the charity’s good work.”

“We have seen the magnificent achievements of the Men United campaign across football, rugby league and many other sports, and we hope this relationship will help golf play its part in making a difference in men’s health. The tournament will be a Pro-Am format, similar to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on The European Tour, and we hope this unique format will allow individuals and sponsors the opportunity to participate in the tournament to help deliver this important message to a wide audience.”

Prostate Cancer UK’s Director of Fundraising, Mark Bishop said: “Golf is a great fit for us at Prostate Cancer UK. From tee to green, it offers men that opportunity to talk openly and frankly with their mates outside the shackles of everyday life. Men United is about men joining together to fight a common opponent – prostate cancer – and do

something great together to beat it. One man dies every hour from this disease, but it’s been proven by taking this issue to sporting venues up and down the land that we are starting to make a difference. Our message is spreading throughout golf and to be able to work side by side with the game’s primary organisation on these shores offers a fantastic opportunity to further drive change.”

Since it was launched 12 months ago, Men United has caught the imagination for change in men’s health with more than 200,000 people signing up to pledge support. Men from all walks of life, from footballers to lawyers, and politicians to plumbers, have formed a growing army, raising funds to find the answers for the future through research and supporting men now. The Prostate Cancer UK Scottish Senior Open will help further increase awareness of the campaign and the charity. With a prize fund of £250,000, the tournament will have a field of 60 European Senior Tour professionals, who will play alongside an amateur partner for the first two rounds before the professionals contest the final round on

Saturday, August 29.

Archerfield Links previously hosted the Ladies Scottish Open from 2010 to 2014, while it also hosts an annual charity Pro-Am event each June in conjunction with Senior Tour player Ian Woosnam. The Fidra Links course, which will stage the Senior Open, was designed

by Senior Tour Committee Chairman, David J Russell, one of Ian Woosnam’s assistant captains at the 2006 Ryder Cup, who is also one of Archerfield Links’ two Touring Professionals, along with Catriona Matthew.

This year’s Scottish Senior Open will be the 23rd staging of the event. First played at Royal Aberdeen in 1993, the tournament has also been held at Newmachar, Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, The Roxburghe, and Fairmont St Andrews, which was the venue for the past six years.

Former Scottish Senior Open champions include Tommy Horton (1993, 1997), Brian Huggett (1995), Neil Coles (1999), Sam Torrance (2006), and Barry Lane (2010, 2011), while Englishman Mark Davis claimed his maiden Senior Tour title at Fairmont St Andrews last year.

KNOW YOUR RULES

QUESTION

TITTER ON THE TEE An older gentleman was on the operating table awaiting surgery and he insisted that his son, a renowned surgeon, perform the operation. As he was about to get the anaesthesia, he asked to speak to his son.

"Yes, Dad, what is it?"

"Don't be nervous, son; just do your best, and just remember, if it doesn't go well, if something happens to me, your mother is going to come and live with you and your wife...."

A player's ball is rolling down the fairway following his tee shot. Whilst still in motion, a green keeper's vehicle strikes the ball and deflects it into the rough. Which of the following is correct? (a) The player may drop a ball as close as possible to the spot where the vehicle struck the ball, without penalty (b) The player may cancel the stroke and replay from the tee (c)It is a rub of the green and the ball must be played as it lies

ANSWER

(c) It is a rub of the green and the ball must be played as it lies - Rule 19-1

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JAVIER’S LATE SHOW BRAZILLIAN DOUBLE REAL MADRID 1

ATLETICO MADRID 0 (agg 1-0)

Javier Hernandez scored an 88th-minute winner for Real Madrid to settle a tense Champions League quarter-final against neighbours Atletico in the Bernabeu on Wednesday. The visitors frustrated Real for the majority of the match, but the game opened up when Atletico's Arda Turan was sent off in the 75th minute. With the game heading for extra-time after the first leg ended 0-0, Cristiano Ronaldo drove forward and squared for Hernandez to slot home. The semi-final draw is made today(Friday).

BARCELONA 2

PARIS ST-GERMAIN 0 (Agg 5-1)

Neymar's two goals saw Barcelona coast past Paris St-Germain and into a third successive Champions League semi-final. PSG, needing to overhaul a 3-1 deficit from the first leg, were torn apart by a dazzling Andres Iniesta run and assist for Neymar to score the first. The Brazilian striker headed in his second before the break to open up a four-goal aggregate lead. And Barca were rarely troubled in the second half as they pursue a first Champions League title since 2011.

LIONEL’S LANDMARK RONALDO RULES AGAIN BARCELONA 2

VALENCIA 0

Lionel Messi scored his 400th goal for Barcelona last Saturday to round off a nervy win over Valencia to keep them two points clear of Real Madrid at the top of table. The Argentinian scored with the last kick of the game after Luis Suarez had opened the scoring inside the first minute of the match, but an impressive Valencia side were unlucky not to take more from the game, and Dani Parejo passed up an opportunity to equalise in the first half from the penalty spot. However, Barcelona made it to half-time unscathed and then produced a solid second-half performance to take the three points, and are away tomorrow afternoon (Saturday) to Espanyol.

REAL MADRID 3

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 50th goal of the season to help Real Madrid bag all three points and to keep the heat on La Liga leaders Barcelona. Ronaldo crossed for Sergio Ramos to put Real ahead but then hit the post with a second-half penalty. Ronaldo was involved again as James Rodriguez made it 2-0 before Juanmi pulled a goal back for Malaga. Ronaldo made it 3-1 from Javier Hernandez's low cross and has now hit 50 goals in his last five seasons. Real are away to Celta Vigo this Sunday night.

HAIL JONATHAS

Jonathas de Jesus again proved his worth to Elche by scoring the only goal as his side beat Real Sociedad at home on Monday night to move six points away from the relegation zone. That advantage is tempered somewhat by the knowledge that they are away to the champions Atletico Madrid tomorrow

(Saturday).

The Brazilian pounced on an error by Markel Bergara in the 18th minute to score his 10th goal of the season and Real were unable to respond against a determined Elche side who played with more energy and intensity than the visitors throughout. This was a game of few chances but the

Ilicitanos deserved their victory, which followed last week's 2-0 win at Cordoba and sees them move up to 14th in the Primera Division, on to 34 points.

Elche made the better start but did not create a chance until they opened the scoring.

Bergara dithered in defence and slipped after a challenge

MALAGA 1

from an Elche player. The midfielder hurriedly tried to clear the ball from the floor but Jonathas went flying in to dispossess him and with his next touch the Brazilian knocked the ball past Rulli at his near post. The 26-year-old has contributed over a third of Elche's goals this season as well as six assists, and if they

ELCHE 1

REAL SOCIEDAD 0

do stay up it will be largely his making.

Real struggled to counter Elche's energy and created little in the way of chances, managing a measly two shots on target over the 90 minutes.

The Basques were briefly on top at the start of the second half but Elche soon regained their composure and came

closest to scoring the next goal.

The ever-present Jonathas broke free down the right and crossed to Chelsea loanee Mario Pasalic, but the midfielder's shot went wide.

Nonetheless, there was little danger of Real Sociedad scoring at the other end, and Elche held on comfortably to earn another vital three points.

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NOT OVER YET!

Torrevieja’s win over a gutsy Jove side still gives them an outside shout of making it into the end of season play-off’s but the dice needs to roll in their favour. Torry are two points below a priceless slot with four matches left, so nothing is impossible, though they should have netted far more last Sunday than the Rafa Gomez glancing header(pictured) in the 41st minute, fed by a free kick from Adrian. Torry dominated play, spurned chances from inside the box, hit the bar and in general, left their shooting boots in the dressing room: - not for the first time this season!

Brani and Cristian were unstoppable on the flanks, unless they were chopped down, which was the

usual Jove solution. But both were guilty of bad misses and Brani failed to deliver accurate passes inside the box after great wing work. On at least one occasion he should have shot on goal instead of looking for someone else to shoulder the responsibility. Defensively Torry were equipped to deal with all Jove had to offer, but an early mistake by Eddy gave the visitors a chance to score within the first minute, but luckily the shot was fired into the side netting.

Rafa Gomez and Carrasco led the line with both using their close control and quick thinking to torment a beleaguered Jove back four. The home side were in no mood to concede and could easily have racked up another

high score. New manager Pedreno has won three and drawn the other in his

four match home reign, and needs to keep the winning formula going for

CD TORREVIEJA 1 JOVE ESPANOL 0

the remaining four games for that slim play-off shot to materialise. They’re

away to Novelda this Sunday, who are one point above them, but Torry will line up in that game minus Alexis who was shown a straight red in the 78th minute in a decision that perplexed everyone.

With Torry's other regular centre half Ruben recovering from a recent operation for a collapsed lung, Torry will be calling on all the strength and leadership from captain Jorge, who spent last season with Novelda:- a venue that Torrevieja has never won at!

NOT SO MELLOW YELLOW CD MONTESINOS 1 DEP RAYO ORIHUELA 0

Monte struggled but at least got a win with a lot of unintentional entertainment being provided by a fussy referee who got under the noses of the crowd before even a ball was kicked in anger last Sunday afternoon. The obstinate official turned

up at the ground sporting a yellow shirt which happened to be the same colour as the Orihuela kit, but despite concerns from both teams, the referee stubbornly refused to change it. As he went off to some choice comments at the interval, he reap-

peared for the second half with a green tabard that produced the biggest cheer of the afternoon.

As for the football, once again young Saez looked influential for Monte, who started the brighter of the two teams, with a Vaz lobby going wide and a

Macan strike hitting the bar. But the visitors clawed their way back into with a superb goal line clearance by Dario and good saves from Lopez which kept Orihuela from taking the lead.

Shortly after the second half started,

Lopez produced the best save of the day to spare Monte’s blushes, but the home side started to take control helped by Saez running the midfield. After wasted chances, Saez produced a quick thinking pass to Carlos who run and then crossed for

Vaz to break the deadlock in what was the only goal of the match against a spirited side who’s performance did not match being second from bottom in the table. Monte’s next match this weekend is away to Cox-based side, CD Borneo.

FRESH CHALLENGES

Seven of Club Natacion Torrevieja’s young swimmers were up against some of the best in the region last Sunday in a league event at Elda’s Muncipal Pool. It was something different for the Torrevieja team with Nicolas Acuna, Georgy Murskiy and younger brother Konstantin, swimming distances and strokes that they never tried before, whilst it was a debut for two of the youngest team members, Leila Hernandez and

Jhoely Cejas. The other two experienced team members Vicky Pigneur and Amy Connolly were challenged with improving upon previous best times in their 200m Individual Medley races, with Amy smashing her best time by a big 19 seconds, whilst Vicky just missed out on making an improvement. This weekend sees Torrevieja’s older swimmers hitting the water at their two day timed control event in Pedrer.

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PREMIER PROSPECTS

I nearly bought a house in Bournemouh once. It was a very nice house, but it was right next to the football ground, and my ex-wife and I differed in opinions as whether that was a good thing or not. Then a promotion (mine) happened and the move was off. I think The Cherries were in the old Third Division then, so I and a number of l o y a l Bournemouth fans would have had to wait a long time for the dream of playing in the Premier League. But it now looks as though this may finally be the year for manager Eddie Howe and his terrific team as they sit nervously in equal second place with only two games to go.

Watford are top by one point and should be OK on Saturday, away to lowly struggling Brighton who themselves play a key role in the promotion run-in, just avoiding the drop themselves. If successful; the Hornets can finally celebrate promotion at home on the last day by beating Sheffield Wednesday who have had a respectable year, currently in 12th place. Overall Watford look to be favourites to win the

Championship and deserve to go uo after some topsy-turvy seasons in r e c e n t y e a r s .

Bournemouth are locked in the crucial

second place with Middlesborough on 84 points, both teams competing for the automatic second place if Watford don’t falter.

Firstly on Saturday Middlesborough travel to 18th placed Fulham on Saturday, and

t h e n finally are home to the same Brighton - whereas Bournemouth don’t play 17th place Bolton until next Monday 27th which controversially should give the Cherries the advantage before playing their final game away to improved Charlton in 10th.

This automatic second

place might just go down to goal difference where Middlesborough’s is infinitely inferior to Bournemouth.

N.B.here’s an interesting point: should on-loan-fromChelsea,Boro’s19 goal striker Patrick Bamford go back to strikingly-challenged Chelsea where goals are hard to come by these days - or stay and play for Boro in the Premier League – maybe against Chelsea?

Norwich might just have a tweet in the above picture, two points behind joint second and third, but the Canaries are chirruping sweetly as they’re definitely in the play-offs, Delia will be pleased Firstly Alec Neill’s lads are away to just-beat-the-drop Rotherham, and finally entertain Fulham at Carrow Road. The final two play-off position should be between ‘there again’ Derby, who dramatically

just lost out last year to QPR, courtesy of a B o b b y Zamora last minute winner. Derby are away to d o o m e d Millwall, then

finishing at home to disappointed FA Cup semi-finalists Reading, licking their Arsenal-inflicted wounds down in 19th place. The rumour mill says Derby boss Steve McClaren is taking over at Newcastle ‘coom end o ‘season, with current Real Madrid number two John Clement said to be taking the reins at Pride Park – will Derby’s play-off result affect the situation?

Also finally in the playoffs, Ipswich are only a point behind Derby.

Mick McCarthy’s men entertain Nottingham Forest (I’m saying nowt…) on Saturday, the Tractor Boys finishing an excellent season away to 9th placed Blackburn. Brentford and Wolves in 7th and 8th both with 72 points have had memorable seasons, but barring miracles will surely miss out on the play-offs.

Down in the Dreaded Drop Department, dealings are much clearer, it’s all been decided. Millwall, Wigan and Blackpool are on their way, Millwall finally falling, after flirting and fighting for years in the secondary division. Wigan’s fall f r o m

Premier grace and FA Cup winners only two years ago is a sad example to everyone of the savage brutality of professional football, and is a big story in itself. Poor old Blackpool were also up there themselves not too long ago, but the Tangerines need a really good sort out in Division

ORIHUELA TAKE TITLE

In Rugby Union, a top of the table Cadete League battle between ITV Orihuela Vega Baja(pictured in yellow kit) and second placedTorrevieja Tigers, saw the Orihuela youngsters clinch

the championship title with a hard-fought 12-7 home win last Saturday. The San Javier Squalos propped up the table, but battled gamely in their 21-12 defeat at midtable Lorca.

One next season.

Watch out for some exciting twists and turns as to who finally goes up to the rarefied atmosphere of the Premier League!

The bottom three teams will be relegated to League One. Blackpool were the first Football League team to be relegated this season, after fellow strugglers

Rotherham beat Brighton 10 on 6 April. Wigan would have been relegated on Saturday, 18 April had they lost to Brighton, but they won 2-1.

They are, however, five points adrift of safety with two m a t c h e s remaining.

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Tough luck for Bruce

Hull: Tigers’ supporters are chewing their fingernails as recent results have pushed Steve Bruce’s men to the brink of the DDD. Last year’s FA Cup finalists start their last six matches at reviving Crystal Palace on Saturday, Alan Pardew’s men checked back 2 – 0 against West Brom last week but the Eagles are flying high again in mid-table and look good. Hull then have two huge home games against Liverpool and Arsenal, both who badly need final points themselves for Europe. This is followed by a highly-charged home game to Burnley – a sixpointer if ever there was one. It doesn’t then get any easier with a visit to White Hart Lane to take on Spurs, and then perhaps a cliff-hanging climax against another colossus of a team in recovery, only mighty Man United. What a strange plot for ‘old’ Red Devils’ favourite Steve Bruce to now be managing Hull – what if United put the Tigers down with that game?

FIGHTING CHANCE Leicester? As a lifetime Forest supporter I should hate them, but I reserve that fervour for Derby. Quite simply, the Foxes have had a fabulous roller-coaster of a season for everyone concerned at the King Power Stadium. What a side, Leicester never know when they’re beaten. It will be sad if the East Midlanders are relegated after some great games and goals, anyone remember that epic 5 -3 win over Man United earlier in the season? Mr Cool, manager Nigel Pearson brought his Leicester lads up as Championship Champions by a mile last season, and the man has been under unbelievable pressure since, mostly bottom, and at one time suffering an unnecessary public spat with a ‘supporter’.

But the big man has retained his dignity and to the club’s credit his position was kept (just) tenable, while others like Sunderland knee-jerked and fired their man. Amazingly Leicester can now control their own Premier League destiny, as of their six matches left four are at home and three of the six are against fellow relegation fighters. Firstly comes a terrific fixture with Burnley away, then Chelsea at home (gulp!), Newcastle at home, Southampton at home, amazingly away to Sunderland and then that virtual Cup Final at home to QPR - perhaps with everything riding on it, at least for Leicester.

DON’T LOOK DOWN As Chelsea hap-Hazardly hone in on the Premier League champions prize and the fight is on for the alsoran positions, it’s nasty to look down.

But it’s hypnotic, you must – go on, lower and lower until you descend right down to the DDD, the Dreaded Drop Department at the bottom of the Prem. There is currently an almighty fight going on to stay up - probably, but not definitely between five clubs.

From the bottom up its Burnley and Quaintly Pursuing Relegation who have both played 33 on 26 points, Leicester and Hull both on 28, Sunderland on 29, and these three all

Leicester’s late late show

have played 32. Improving Aston Villa look safe-ish on 32 points, next up is neurotic Newcastle with 35.

We all know: fives into three don’t go – so who’s going? After a fantastic first season in the Prem it looks bad for brave Burnley who have played exciting football all season. But the task of staying up now looks beyond the Clarets with their challenging run in – and the first huge test for Sean Dyche’s men is Saturday at home against a recently-jubilant Leicester side, see below, followed by away to West Ham, and then also away to fellow-strugglers Hull, home to Stoke and finally away to Aston Villa – ooh!.

I can never understand QPR, who must have their supporters tearing their hair out week in week out with their erratic form: bags of speed, but no sense of direction. The Hoops’ run in looks formidable: West Ham,

Liverpool and Man City are all away, home to Newcastle and finally … that Leicester lot away, which could prove a monumental match for both clubs although in the Hoops case it might not matter by then. If that’s two down, who’s the third?

If ever a club is finishing a season badly, in big trouble with a horrid run in it’s Sunderland. Last year ’s Houdini-type manager Gus Poyet somehow kept the huge club up, but cannot repeat this and has gone . Now under win-or-else Dick Advocaat the Black Cats have two home games, Southampton and your actual Leicester but four away, starting with a difficult task at Stoke. The others are Everton, Arsenal and wait for it – the last Sunderland game is away to Chelsea. The Blues will surley be champions by then, and will want a big party at the

Bridge, which could be a wake for Sunderland. Ooh, it’s tough at the bottom!

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