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Gordon learns the hard way

Image We're sitting in his self-named restaurant at Claridges in London surrounded by pastries and pots of coffee and I suddenly feel quite nauseous. Maybe it's the thought of the sea urchin lurking somewhere in the egg next to the smoked salmon and muffin or maybe it's just Gordon's overbearing personality first thing in the morning. One minute he's talking seriously about the plight of veal calves and the next he's jumping up and showing us his nipples, to prove how he avoided chafing…
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In the spotlight - Jack McManus

Image Jack McManus is a 23-year-old sing songwriter from Bromley in Kent, whose piano-led pop songs have picked up comparisons to Billy Joel and Elton John. Jack McManus is a 23-year-old sing songwriter from Bromley in Kent, whose piano-led pop songs have picked up comparisons to Billy Joel and Elton John. After playing trumpet in youth orchestras, Jack attended the BRIT performing art school in Croydon. He graduated with Amy Winehouse, and was in the year above Luke Pritchard of The…
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Happy island hopping in the historic Aegean

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A two-week taste of life in the Greek islands. The ship's Tannoy crackled into life and a sense of anticipation filled the cabin. It was not yet 8am but this was to become the defining moment of the day. Clanking anchor chains had signalled our arrival at a new port. Now the reassuring yet authoritative voice of Captain David Warden-Owen, with his trademark slow delivery, proceeded to tell us where we were, how we got there, what the weather was like and what would happen…
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Make a splash

Image Get a stunning swimsuit to suit your shape. Forget weddings and moving house, swimsuit shopping is up there as one of the most stressful times in a woman's life! Few events can create such panic and anxiety than finding a bathing suit that really will flaunt your best assets on the beach - and magic away any flaws. There's no doubt about it - unless you possess a supermodel body - the prospect of baring acres of unclothed skin can be daunting. But finding the right swimsuit doesn't…
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5 minutes with - Denise Van Outen

Image Denise Van Outen was born in 1974 in Essex, and currently lives in London. She rose to fame in the 1990s as a co-presenter on The Big Breakfast and in sitcom Babes in the Wood. She has since appeared on stage in the projects Chicago and Tell Me On a Sunday, and on TV in Where the Heart Is; Grease: You're The One That I Want; Any Dream Will Do, is one of the judges on BBC One's current Saturday night series, I'd Do Anything, and co-hosts Capital Radio's breakfast show with Johnny…
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Service your smile

Image With Simon Cowell's glowing gnashers topping a list of the smile people would most like to have, we take a look at the dangers of home whitening, and the dentists reveal the best way to really take care of your teeth. One of the trademarks of today's celebrities is a dazzling smile so perhaps it's hardly surprising that many of us now regard a full set of gleaming white teeth as an essential - and synonymous with success. We yearn to have smiles like Kylie Minogue or George Clooney…
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Introducing Paul Cunningham Nurses

09.05.2008

Paul Cunningham died in 1994 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Paul, the son of Jennifer Cunningham, a regular contributor and friend of Round Town News, was only 33 years…
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Costa Blanca - North

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For Whom the Bell Tolls

09.05.2008

The original bell belonging to the ancient Hermitage of Santa Barbara, in Altea la Vella, was stolen on Sunday from its place in the Town Hall. It was only on Tuesday that the Mayor of Altea,…
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Costa Blanca - South

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Amazing Horse Parade at Torrevieja May Fair

13.05.2008

Last weekend thousands of people flocked to Torrevieja to see the annual May Fair. On Saturday, the famous horse parade took place and with many different nationalities taking part, it was a…
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Fires Ravages La Gomera

08.05.2008

A short weekend break to La Gomera to visit the unique and last remaining Tertiary Period laurel forest in Garajonay Park turned into a spectacle…
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'Mr. Benidorm'
Written by David Mills   
Friday, 11 April 2008
'Mr. Benidorm'When Zaragoza, a former phosphate miner and railway porter, took over as Mayor of Benidorm in 1950, it was a sleepy Spanish fishing village with few amenities. Zaragoza changed the skyline of Benidorm, dubbed the Manhattan of the Costa Blanca, with skyscraper hotels to cater for the flood of tourists. Today, it is a forest of more than 300 high-rise hotels towering over groups of English pubs and bars serving fish and chips, fry-ups, beer and other delicacies demanded by the British sun-seeker on the Levante and Poniente beaches there. While there is now a resident population of some 70,000, in the summer this number often reaches half a million; many of these visitors return year after year.
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Javea Scores Football Feast

Image Giants of football's English and Spanish premier leagues showcase their talented youngsters on the Costa Blanca later this month in an exclusive knockout competition. Teams from Manchester City and Villarreal join teenagers from top Alicante side Hercules and hosts CD Javea for an exciting end of season tournament. And…
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Costa Blanca Fishing Round Up

Image RODS and REELS: 23rd April the club was at Rio Segura at Beniofor this time Tony Medlicott drew the golden peg and the flier swim, but again lost the day in the dying minutes of the match as yours truly right on the whistle latched into one of the animals that reside in this part of the river.
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Spitting Mad

Image It takes something truly special to deflect my gaze (and ire) from the latest calamitous performance from Jose Carrete’s UD Altea but one individual managed to do just that, guaranteeing a summer of charming memories for the loyal local fans writes Matthew Bell.
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Same Old Story

Image Failure to win at home for many a week, has cost Cartagena not only a place in the end of season play offs, but also next seasons Spanish Cup qualification is now in doubt.
Unfortunately, the home side put in possibly their best performance of the season against a strong 4th place Merida side, who included ex Cartagena…
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Torry lose Game and Keeper

Image Torry took on play-off contenders Eldense, who were seeking revenge earlier in the season when they lost to eight man Torry 2-0, in the 9th minute. 
A penalty to the visitors put them 1-0 ahead and just before half time, the Torry keeper Julen suffered a massive bang to the back of the head and in the process…
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The Final Countdown

Image FC Oranje kept their promotion hopes alive last week thanks to a stunning double from super sub Sjaak Vloet. With 4th placed Hermanos Jerez winning in the early kick off of the day nothing but a win would do for the boys in orange.
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When Irish Eyes are Smiling

Image After a run of French domination it was time for the Irish eyes to be smiling. First it was the unsung Damien McGrane, then Darren got back to winning ways and now, following the conclusion the Spanish Open we now have Dublin’s Peter Lawrie standing on the podium. Great times indeed for the Irish, but where is Padraig?…
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Crystal Palace Ladies Sparkle

Image Ladies from a London netball club were on sparkling form on the Costa Blanca, to win an international tournament involving seven teams. Crystal Palace Netball Club brought three sides to Spain to take on hosts Javea, Alfaz del Pi and Torrevieja in a 'round robin.'
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Costa Blanca Fishing Round-up

Image RTN recently lost its regular weekly fishing column written by Gary Smith. Gary had to return to the UK. This week by way of introduction David Hoare provides a summary of what has been happening with local fishing clubs here on the coast. Next week he will be bringing you up to date with all the very latest news.
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Play off dreams still alive

Image This local derby lived up to the hyped up play off billing - it was a cracker! Both sides needed a win, although Aguilas now have the luxury of having a 2 points cushion over their Murcian rivals.  With only 3 games left to play, Cartagena find themselves still 5 points behind 4th place Merida, who ironically they…
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Luckless Torry

Image Torry gave their best performance against play-off contenders La Nucia but luck was not with them, especially as the referee only played 42 minutes of the first half and added no injury time when at least 4 minutes should have been added. 
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Local Golf News

Image Costa Blanca golf courses owners seem at long last to be realising that to the holiday golfer they are no longer representing value for money compared to what is on offer elsewhere. In an attempt to change this, thankfully most have decided to improve the appearance and condition of their courses. 
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International Boxing in Altea

Image The Garganes Municipal Pavilion has been selected as the venue for an International Boxing Tournament in Altea, to take place on Saturday 10th May. 
The event has been organised by Eddy Boxing in collaboration with the Youth and Sports Council of Altea.
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Youngsters Do Torry Proud

Image Torry came close to pulling off a miraculous victory against promotion chasing Catarroja but in the end they only won the respect of the home crowd, by the manner of their display. With several youngsters on the side and a bench full of crocked players, they gave a superb, professional performance to receive a standing…
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Finished - Strat!

Image After being reduced to nine men after only 38 minutes from some dubious and ridiculous refereeing decisions it all could have been different. After going 1-0 up Carsten Monk was given his marching orders after a second yellow card for colliding with a Finestrat player, Finestrat took advantage and leveled the scoring on…
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Errors cost Javea

Image If CD Jávea had any ambition of making the play-offs this season then they died within 10 minutes of the referee starting this game. On a windswept, chilly, early Saturday evening in Polop, CD Jávea, in the space of the opening 10 minutes, managed to produce 2 ‘schoolboy’ errors that Polop accepted…
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When Irish Eyes are Smiling

08.05.2008 | Golf

After a run of French domination it was time for the Irish eyes to be smiling. First it was the unsung Damien McGrane, then Darren got back to winning ways and now, following the conclusion the Spanish…
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Fault Finding

09.05.2008 | DIY Dave

This is the final installment in the series on installing a domestic bottled gas supply.  I hope it has proved useful and informative. Unless you are confident of your technical competence in maintaining…
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Campo Kitchen

09.05.2008 | Cookery

Sharon has been out a few times recently.  The Bahia Lions club, of Puerto de Mazarrón, has been wonderful in supplying a wheelchair and other equipment that makes her life much easier. …
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Introducing Paul Cunningham Nurses

09.05.2008 | This Week

Paul Cunningham died in 1994 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Paul, the son of Jennifer Cunningham, a regular contributor and friend of Round Town News, was only 33 years old when he…
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Fires Ravages La Gomera

08.05.2008 | Canary Islands

A short weekend break to La Gomera to visit the unique and last remaining Tertiary Period laurel forest in Garajonay Park turned into a spectacle involving forest fires, fleeing residents, helicopters…
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For Whom the Bell Tolls

09.05.2008 | Costa Blanca - North

The original bell belonging to the ancient Hermitage of Santa Barbara, in Altea la Vella, was stolen on Sunday from its place in the Town Hall. It was only on Tuesday that the Mayor of Altea, Andrés Ripoll made the robbery known to the…
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Amazing Horse Parade at Torrevieja May Fair

Costa Blanca - South

Last weekend thousands of people flocked to Torrevieja to see the annual May Fair. On Saturday, the famous horse parade took place and with many different nationalities taking part, it was a really colourful display of positive integration.…
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