Britain’s most popular dish these days is not traditional roast beef or fish & chips anymore but curry – a reflection of the changing integration of a multi cultural population. However, it is often very difficult to find a good Indian restaurant, especially if you don´t live in a major city – or heavens, even worse if not even in the UK. But Keep calm, Don´t panic – help is at hand by way of “Curry On” – an amazing idea and concept of two sisters, Nilam and Veena.
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Altea is a fabulous place to visit – the Old Town has beautiful cobbled streets and white-washed houses and reminiscent of days gone by. But down on the promenade all is not so cordial. Less than two years after installing it and the butt of many jokes, not only among residents but disbelieving visitors, Altea Town Hall have finally relented on their bizarre bike path, which runs along the beach front.
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A heatwave is coming – the peak of which will hit on Thursday with estimates of 37 degrees in Benidorm. Temperatures have already been recorded into the 30´s over the weekend and the warm winds from the Sahara have made this the hottest May ever recorded.
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Benidorm marked Europe Day this morning with a formal ceremony at the meeting chamber in the Town Hall. A presentation of the “Distinction Europe” award was made to two well recognized names here – Costa Blanca News and the ITV Series “Benidorm” which have both made a major contribution to the resort.
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The fifth Tapas & Pinchos competition was officially launched up at the Mirador in the Old Town today - a fabulous iconic setting. 26 restaurants are taking part this year – a record, showing the popularity and competitiveness of each.
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Yesterday evening Benidorm Mayor, Agustin Navarro had a meet and greet session with local British residents at Rocky´s Pub on the Calle Gerona. Juan and his British wife Lesley – owners of the bar, organized the event which they felt was important with the forthcoming local elections coming up in 2 weeks time. Firstly the Mayor apologized for not speaking any English and promised to do better for next time – mind you, many of us Brits are just as guilty for not learning Spanish, so it works both ways!
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The new Benidorm Wine – “Señorio de Benidorm” was officially launched at the Town Hall on Monday evening, the result of a 2 year project undertaken by sommelier Javier Castillo, Winemaker Gaspar P. Tomás and Alicante bodega Bocopa.
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Two local boys – Paul “Chunkz” Devlin and Simon Beighton have branched out from their daytime jobs here in Benidorm and joined forces to write a crime thriller together, “Genesis Chamber”. Many will recognize the popular pair from the entertainment circuit here in town.
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Every Thursday, Tony Grande heads up to Relleu to the Emaus home with a van load of goodies bought en-route – sadly not presents as such but essentials, like food, bought with money generously donated and raised by ex-pats. The economic crisis has hit everyone and no-one more so than the charities here.
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It is week 6 of filming for the popular ITV comedy series here in Benidorm – but not all filming is welcome here in the resort. Television companies need to obtain permission from the Council before they can go ahead and one – Magnolia TV, a Spanish film company have been refused!
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The letter “Q” is the name of the new show - but what does it make you think of? Q from James Bond, who comes up with all the weapons and gadgets, Queen – as in Her Royal Highness or perhaps the British rock band? Well you´ll be correct on all counts as Artistic Director David Moore at Benidorm Palace told me this week, who I met up ahead of the new show, which will hit the stage at the beginning of May.
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The fifth Elvis Fest took place in Benidorm this weekend and was once again a great success. The sun shone putting everyone in the mood for some singing and jiving – even Derren Litten, Benidorm series writer and a known Elvis fan was in the audience at the Melia hotel, together with Tony Maudsley and Tim Healy.
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The boys are back in town and already causing quite a stir with their adoring fans. Following their appearance on the Benidorm series at the beginning of this year everybody has been waiting for their return. Well they are here – and singing exclusively at the new Stardust, every night at 10pm.
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Embracing the annual Day of the Bike an estimated 450 local residents took part in a special cycle ride yesterday - despite the rather overcast skies, to mark the occasion. The Council is trying to encourage people to get healthy and use more environmentally friendly modes of transport – in fact, even the Mayor got on his bike!
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