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Canarian bound Air Disaster

Image Who could have missed the terrible tragedy that engulfed Spain and has affected air travellers globally since. Top news story internationally was that of the Spanair plane, JK5022 which crashed off the runway at Barajas airport on the 20th August. The plane had been bound for Gran Canaria but never made it out of Madrid. Spain was declared in a state of official mourning for three days as the extent of the human suffering was drip fed to the nation. 172 were on the plane, 162 were passengers and…
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All white now

Image Embrace summer in a timeless classic: cool, crisp white.The first bout of autumn collections may be taking over the high street rails but following the recent heatwave, fashionistas have ditched upcoming heavy prints and dark colours for bright and breezy white. Nothing says summer like cool, crisp white. There's rarely a season on the S/S catwalks when the versatile shade doesn't feature highly. From floaty sheer white silk at Fendi through to structured sharp white tailoring at Paul Smith, designers…
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5 minutes with Jane McDonald

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Jane McDonald, 45, was born in Wakefield. She found fame on fly-on-the-wall series The Cruise, and went on to become an established singer (she tours annually) and TV presenter, helming series including BBC One talent show Star for A Night and ITV1 daytime chat show Loose Women. She features in the documentary Return to The Cruise, airing on BBC Two on August 13, and her latest album, Jane, hits the shops on August 11. Jane is single and divides her time between London and Wakefield.
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Cruz control

Image   Lots of us were given a nickname at school. Many got off lightly with a shortened or easier-to-say version of either our first or last name. There are others, however, who were forever haunted during their formative years by an embarrassing incident from which their moniker sprang, or were teased because of a distinct characteristic. Then there's Taio Cruz. "People used to call me The Wonder Kid at school," the 23-year-old says with a grin. "Sometimes it was just The Kid, and now some people…
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Sensory overload in Morocco

Image Prepare yourself for a magnificent assault on the senses in Marrakech and beyond. As soon as you glimpse a a brochure from Exodus, one of the most successful operators in the booming business of family adventure holidays, you know you aren't in for one of those holidays where everybody sits around slowly tanning themselves. But in the bustling main street of the Moroccan town of Ourzazat, across the High Atlas mountains from Marrakech, the cheerful pep talk from our guide was intended to prepare…
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The Devil wears killer heels

Image Anne Hathaway stars as Agent 99 in spoof comedy movie Get Smart out in UK cinemas on Friday August 22. She discusses how she tackles comedy roles, what it was like working with Steve Carell, and reveals her thoughts on plastic surgery in Hollywood. Anne Hathaway might look as pretty as a picture but she's made of stern stuff. The perky brunette didn't flinch when it came to performing action scenes wearing a tight dress and a pair of killer heels in new spoof comedy movie Get Smart. "I feel like…
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Golden Beijing

04.09.2008

“Absolutely stunning” was broadcaster Andy Kay’s verdict after witnessing the highs and lows of the Beijing Olympics. Back on the Costa Blanca after completing television commentary duties in the Bird’s Nest stadium, he told Round Town News: “It was an unbelievable experience.” Andy, who lives…
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Improved Water

04.09.2008

The Hydrographical Confederation of Júcar (CHJ) has put a new system into operation for extracting water from the River Amadorio and the reservoir at Orxeta. This will increase the volume and improve the quality of water destined for residents on the south side of Benidorm and the Villajoyosa area. The previously existing…
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Costa Blanca - South

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John Pendlebury

04.09.2008

Five weeks ago, Round Town News reported on a very unusual Christmas Party that took place at Chimes Bar in San Miguel de Salinas. The party was held for John Pendlebury, or JP as he is known to his friends, who had missed Christmas last year because he was undergoing chemotherapy. JP had been told that he was in remission from…
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Canarian bound Air Disaster

28.08.2008

Who could have missed the terrible tragedy that engulfed Spain and has affected air travellers globally since. Top news story internationally was that of the Spanair plane, JK5022 which crashed off the runway at Barajas airport on the 20th August. The plane had been bound for Gran Canaria but never made it out of Madrid...Spain…
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PRESS RELEASE: Telmicro Levante S.L.
Written by Louise Clarke   
Tuesday, 02 September 2008
PRESS RELEASE: Telmicro Levante S.L.Telmicro Levante S.L. has been through  three very turbulent and testing weeks since they were forced to cease transmission. The reason for this situation was due to the company transmitting certain channels for the benefit of its clients. During this week, Telmicro Levante will be starting to broadcast a service again. They have already started and clients on the Los Montesinos transmitter have been receiving some channels since last Saturday and it is Telmicro Levante's intention to be broadcasting to as many of their clients as possible by the end of this week.
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Getting in a Spin at OK gym

Image Still fresh from the British Transplant Games, Steve Nyland has already embraced his next charitable challenge, in the organization of an exhausting six hour spin-a-thon! Steve Nyland is recognized throughout the area, not only as a genuinely nice guy and remarkably talented athlete, but also for his outstanding commitment…
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Southend United Confirm CD

Image Southend United striker James Lindie this week became the latest addition to the CD Jávea playing squad, joining fellow ‘blues’ players Tom Hopkins and Dan Harvey on the Costa Blanca for the  2008/9 season. Southend United have signed a ‘co-operation’ agreement with the ‘rojiblancos’…
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Back To Black

Image Costa Blanca karate students went back to England to undertake intensive training with more than 100 black belts from around the world. The 13 students from the Javea-based Washinkai Karate Club travelled to the historic village of Milton Abbas, Dorset, for the summer ‘gasshuku’ – and won the largest…
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A Sporting Celebration

Image Friendship was the order of the day at the home ground, as FC Torrevieja welcomed the visitors from the Saharaui Pueblo to their pre-season friendly against Benidorm CD. It was a reassuring sight and almost like stepping back in time as hoards of FC Torrevieja fans returned to the Vicente Garcia Stadium to embrace a new…
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Steve Steams Ahead

Image Steve Nyland brought glory back to Birmingham once again, following another successful year at the British Transplant Games. British Athlete Steve Nyland has accomplished more in ten years than most people manage in a lifetime.  At 22, whilst studying for a degree in Sports and Fitness Science, Steve’s world…
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Alfaz Fantasy Football League

Image Well, after last week’s exciting start it was back to normal in the Premier League, with only 22 goals, 4 clean  sheets, 22 yellow cards and one red one. West Ham’s young midfield player Mark Noble became the first player to receive his marching orders this season, when referee Howard Webb dismissed him…
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Premier League Review - Week 2

Image The second round of Premier League fixtures had alot to live up to, after a blistering opening weekend... Chelsea and Liverpool maintained their unbeaten starts to the season, Chelsea seeing man of the match Deco prove a ‘summer snip’, when he whipped home a delicious free kick from 25 yards, ‘a la’…
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RTN's Costa Blanca Fishing Round-up

Image This week the match was held at the Pedrera, and who came out on top, the unbeatable El Gordo, Tony ( 5 Bellies ). The jury is still out on whether he has used a banned substance , however some unnamed people have said they have seen him abusing his bait ? Top places on the day as follows:- 1st - Tony (5 Bellies) Medlicott…
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Giving women a sporting chance

Image Female athletes have been sweeping the medal board at the Olympics, but four out of five women in Britain do hardly any exercise. We investigate why some women think sport is a men-only activity and talk to Sky Sport presenter Kirsty Gallacher about how to get involved. Looking sleek, toned and every inch an Olympic gold…
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Calling All Golfers

Image As a result of negotiations between Round Town News and HiTec Sports, we have been given the opportunity of auctioning a pair of ‘Padraig Harrington’ HiTec CDT Super Power golf shoes. Monies raised from the auction will go toward the Round Town News sponsored ‘Help for Heroes’ Campaign and the lucky…
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Ryder Cup - The Final Countdown

Image Just one week to go, one final tournament left for the players to qualify by right to become a member of the 2008 Ryder Cup team to take on the Americans at Valhalla in Kentucky on 19 September and what a final race it is turning out to be. After Darren Clarke’s fantastic win at the KLM Open in the Netherlands and…
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Premier League Review - Week 1

Image Missed the games from last weekend? Well never fear for RTN SPORTS is pleased to introduce Kris Taft who will be taking you through all of the action from the Premiership games. Who played well? Who deserves the boot? All will be revealed in this week by week column. The smell of freshly cut grass and the taste of stale…
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Alfaz Fantasy Football League

Image The Premier League got underway last weekend as did the 15th  Alfaz Fantasy Football League.There is a record number teams in this seasons Fantasy with no fewer than 339 teams taking part. A full Premier League Programme produced 32 goals, 3 clean sheets,only 23 yellow cards and I¨m glad to say no red ones. I…
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Local Golf News

Image Our local golf courses have seen the lowest number of summer golf tourists on record this summer and many may will now have to acknowledge that the Costa Blanca is no longer seen in northern Europe as a golfing destination providing value for money golf holidays. Many of our courses have made improvements to their course…
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Lills Lounge TIGERS

Image The last meeting of the month took place at Alicante Golf under almost perfect conditions and with another record attendance. Playing with a Kilmarnock Bunnet last weeks winner Thomas was somewhat impeded and only managed Runner Up on 35 pts. Winner was Dan (36 points) playing flawless golf - it was a joy to watch - cut,…
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Local Golf News

Image Our local golf courses have seen the lowest number of summer golf tourists on record this summer and many may will now have to acknowledge that the Costa Blanca is no longer seen in northern Europe as a golfing destination providing value for money golf holidays. Many of our courses have made improvements to their course…
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Learn Spanish With RTN! (21)

04.09.2008 | Learn Spanish

In our last lesson, we started to look at how we change verbs to refer to he or she forms, or in other words the "third person singular." Having established…
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Calling All Golfers

28.08.2008 | Golf

As a result of negotiations between Round Town News and HiTec Sports, we have been given the opportunity of auctioning a pair of ‘Padraig Harrington’…
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Business & Technology

05.09.2008 | Computers

I always say to my students - that learning the language of the Internet is like learning Chinese. The terms are so foreign to most people, that only by doing some marketing yourself - and plenty of memorisation…
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If It's Your Birthday...

05.09.2008 | Horoscopes

Saturn is in your sixth house this week, and waiting to confront planet Jupiter, planet of fortune and riches. The actions between these two mighty planets bring together the wisdom of the past, and past…
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The Big Boot A New Season

05.09.2008 | Freetime

A new season kicks off for Javea International Soccer School on Tuesday (September 9th) when youngsters can go for goal under the watchful eye of FA qualified coaches. The transfer deadline may have closed…
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Please drive quickly!

28.08.2008 | Freetime Canaries

Please drive quickly!...and other useful phrases from the latest taxi drivers’ guide. Taxi drivers in Telde have been given language guides…
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Golden Beijing

04.09.2008 | This Week

“Absolutely stunning” was broadcaster Andy Kay’s verdict after witnessing the highs and lows of the Beijing Olympics. Back on the Costa Blanca after completing television commentary…
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Canarian bound Air Disaster

28.08.2008 | Canary Islands

Who could have missed the terrible tragedy that engulfed Spain and has affected air travellers globally since. Top news story internationally was that of the Spanair plane, JK5022 which crashed off the runway at Barajas airport on the 20th…
    Read the full story...

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Improved Water

04.09.2008 | Costa Blanca - North

The Hydrographical Confederation of Júcar (CHJ) has put a new system into operation for extracting water from the River Amadorio and the reservoir at Orxeta. This will increase the volume and improve the quality of water destined for…
    Read the full story...

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John Pendlebury

Costa Blanca - South

Five weeks ago, Round Town News reported on a very unusual Christmas Party that took place at Chimes Bar in San Miguel de Salinas. The party was held for John Pendlebury, or JP as he is known to his friends, who had missed Christmas last year…
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