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For years, gardeners have been talking lovingly to flowers and shrubs in the belief that their little beauties respond to intonations of the human voice. In Carter Smith's gruesome horror film, adapted by Scott B Smith from his book, the sprawling flora finally talks back and you're really not going to like what it has to say. Humans aren't top of the food chain after all, plants are, and their fertiliser of choice is freshly spilt blood. The Ruins unfolds in the scorching heat of Cancun, Mexico,…
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Be prepared whatever the weather this summer with our stylish festival survival guide. Ticket and tent... check. Set lists sussed... check. You may have your favourite bands ticked off the list but what about your festival wardrobe? You can never predict torrential downpours or mud baths but you can ensure you're equipped with cool festival fashion that works in any weather. Make like the music-loving celebs and work out what sort of style groupie you'll be this summer. Whether you're doing trendy…
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Tim Henman, 33, was born in Oxford. He rose through the ranks of British tennis to become the nation's number one player. Although he never won Wimbledon, he was a semi-finalist four times and clinched the Paris Masters in 2003. He retired from playing professional tennis in 2007, and joins the BBC commentary team at this year's Wimbledon Championships. He has teamed up with Robinsons, official Wimbledon sponsors, to train a mystery celebrity to bring a taste of the Wimbledon championships…
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Meat Loaf begins his UK tour in Plymouth on Friday June 27. We talk to the veteran entertainer about his love of playing to British crowds and why he thought his previous tour here would be his last.Interviewing Meat Loaf is an intimidating prospect. The scary image of him as an overweight force of nature with long, sweat-drenched hair stuck to his forehead, singing one of his overblown ballads, looms large in my mind. He's also got a reputation for being something of a motormouth, so the…
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An all-action break on the island of Lemnos. My first, and only package holiday on a Greek island some years ago hardly lingers in the memory as a pleasant affair. I remember the place as dusty, full of flies, and with little atmosphere and terrible cuisine. But almost as soon as I landed on Lemnos, an island in the north-east of the Aegean Sea with views across to Mount Athos on Halkidiki, I sensed it could be time for a rethink. In basking sunshine, the locals put on a welcome at the airport laced…
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Out comes the sun and along come those pesky ailments like heat stroke, insect bites, heat rash, and holiday tummy all designed to derail summer fun. Make sure you stay on top form by following our guide to dealing with summer irritations. After spending months complaining that summer just couldn't come soon enough, we're now in the throes of it - and suffering from those pesky ailments that only the hot months bring. You might think that your summer wouldn't be complete without a heat rash, a minor…
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RTN News Column
18.07.2008
A Costa Blanca couple fear being made homeless over a clinic’s 67,000-euro bill for cancer treatment they believed was provided by the state. Elizabeth and Tony Bulpitt believe they were “conned” after being continually reassured the treatment would be paid for by the Spanish health service.They face a courtroom…
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18.07.2008
Corruption charges have been lodged against a Marina Alta Mayor and his Deputy, involving allegations that they demanded a €50,000 backhander to green light a building project. The mayor of Benitachell, Juan Cardona and number two Connie Rheindorf, are said to have asked for the cash reward in return for reclassifying land…
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18.07.2008
According to opposition party Esquerra Unida, the Education Department in Alicante has ordered the San Miguel de Salinas Town Hall to close the Mar Azul School. The opposition party released a statement this week saying that the Education Councillor from the Alicante Diputation has confirmed that the school is illegal and that the…
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17.07.2008
The PWA Windsurf Grand Slam, Pozo Izquierdo, 2008: New champions, bigger moves and even the first contest attempt at a Triple Forward Roll, which has rocked the windsurf world...From 3rd till 12th July, Gran Canaria was host to the very best windsurfers in the world, who were, quite literally making history on our island.
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RTN Special Reports
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Written by Louise Clarke
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Friday, 20 June 2008 |
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 The British Consulate in Alicante held a birthday party for the
Queen on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the lady herself could not make it,
but everyone who attended had a very good time on her behalf. Her
Majesty’s Ambassador to Spain, Denise Holt was guest of honour at the
party, that was held in the stunning Alicante Castle and the theme of
the evening was British Music.
Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Spain, Denise Holt was guest of honour at
the party, that was held in the stunning Alicante Castle and the theme
of the evening was British Music. The British School of Alicante, the
Lady Elizabeth School,
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RTN Sports Slider
The mighty Spurs will be playing a pre-season friendly next Thursday 24th July at the Jose Rico Perez Stadium in Alicante. Juande Ramos’ team will be playing Spanish 2nd Division team Hercules CF at their home ground in the city and it promises to be the only really serious football test open to Spurs and other…
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The end of the netball season on the Costa Blanca was marked with a friendly clash between the Javea and Alfaz del Pi clubs. Alfaz ran out comfortable winners 19-12, although the home side took the opportunity to play some less experienced players for the fun fixture. Javea Netball Club has become the focus of the growing…
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After all of the activity and excitement of the Madeira trip, things have gone a bit quiet in comparison on the rugby front. The other weekend, Elche Council had a sports weekend where they were showing all the different sports in the area, and the junior rugby players did an exhibition of Tag Rugby. This was played…
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Building on from the success of the 2008 festival, we are now planning the 2nd Women’s Winter Golf Festival to be staged in February 2009. This competition is open to lady professionals and Silver Division lady amateurs. All matches will be played at our five-star Hacienda del Alamo Golf Resort near Fuente…
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So much for getting the ‘ump’ in my last column! Somehow or other our local television provider has contrived to get us back on stream to watch the golf on screen again – at least for now – and thank goodness they…
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With Euro 2008 at an end, there is little evidence of anything going on in the football world. However, behind closed doors, it is a different story. With the blessing…
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This summer, multi-award winning resort developer, The Vigia Group have teamed up with The Algarve Challenge Cup as its official partner and match ball sponsor. To celebrate this partnership Vigia Resorts are offering a lucky reader and a friend the chance to spend three…
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This inaugural memorial match took place between Lills Lounge Tigers and Hepburns Sharks. The match took the form of individual match play and was won by Lills Tigers 6 and 2. Our sports correspondent followed one of the top matches of the day between Russell (Lills) and Macca (Hepburns) which Russell won 6 and 5.
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Children from La Marina and San Fulgencio Youth Club took part in a cricket tournament last weekend. The event, organised by Cricket Espana from Mojacar, was held at La Manga Cricket Club and the La Manga team also took part in the competition. The San Fulgencio Town Hall provided the club with a coach free of charge to…
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Athlete Steve Nyland has taken up the challenge once again and is heavily into his training programme, in preparation for this year’s edition of the British Transplant Games. Steve’s journey to the British Transplant Games was prompted by serious illness, providing him with the motivation to prove that, “It…
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Sunday 29th June was presentation time at the Cumberland Bar in Benidorm. The first prize and trophy went to Christina who has had an amazing amount of beginners luck in this year’s league. The name of her team was Lunar´s Liver Birds, named after her dog, Lunar, and her birthplace, though she flew from…
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At around midnight on 18th June the Elche vets set off for Maderia for the ninth European Golden Oldies Vets Tournament, for 35 and overs. Unlike normal tours the Brits are used to, Latin countries take their families along as well. Arriving at 3.00pm in Maderia, we headed for the hotel, while some of us headed for the…
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I was contacted recently by Denis McCormack of the Roca Juna Golf Society regarding a forthcoming Charity Golf Event due to take place in February next year. The event is going to pitch six teams of twelve players each to represent the Home Countries of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, along with a team from Spain…
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The President, Eduardo Cagigao and Directorate of FC Torrevieja gathered in the fabulous new Trophy Room at the ‘Vicente Garcia’ Football Stadium to announce the signing of new Manager, José Agustin Soto. He joins the club from Caravaca CF. Having served FC Torrevieja as Team Coach for six months…
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After the damp and windy conditions of the first two rounds of the Spanish Motorcycle Championship earlier in the year the conditions were rather better for the third round in Jerez last weekend – temperatures hitting the 40° mark at times! The weekend also a saw a change in the British riders competing in the…
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Well this week saw the end of the “Quest for the Golden Peg “ ( The golden peg was worth 120 euro’s, each match, a number is drawn and who ever draws that number and wins the match takes the money ).This had been going for circa a year, and this week saw the conclusion, Tony Medlicott who had been close…
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RTN's YouTube Pick!! - Terra Mitica, Benidorm
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Learn Spanish - Latest Articles
18.07.2008 | Learn Spanish
At the end of the last article I gave you a short paragraph to translate. I have to admit the contents are a bit weird but it does give us examples…
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RTN Golf - Popular Articles
18.07.2008 | Golf
Building on from the success of the 2008 festival, we are now planning the 2nd Women’s Winter Golf Festival to be staged in February 2009. This…
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Computers - Popular Articles
17.07.2008 | Computers
It’s fair to say that the mobile phone has literally changed the lives of its billions of users around the world. From saying “hello” to saving lives, the mobile phone is now at the…
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Horoscopes - Popular Articles
17.07.2008 | Horoscopes
A time for some focus in your life as a project gets the go ahead and you are ready and motivated to channel all your energy into that which has to be done. As some necessary relaxation takes place before…
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Freetime North - Popular Articles
10.07.2008 | Free Time North
Villajoyosa, located just South of Benidorm and only a half hour drive North from Alicante, on the N-332 along the coast, is the venue for the forthcoming Moors & Christians…
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Freetime South - Popular Articles
10.07.2008 | Free Time South
Last Weekend ‘It’s a Costa Knockout’ arrived in La Marina. Staged over six weeks, the event will benefit…
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