UK TV “U&” channels change transmission settings
In February 2025, the UKTV Group of channels, those “U” channels, changed frequency / Transmission standards, and moved from DVBS to DVBS2.
Continue reading →Monthly Archives: March 2025
Triathlon Gandia España XVI edició del Triatló Ciutat de Gandia
We go to see the 16th Triathlon Ciutat de Gandia, that took place around the Grau and Playa de Gandia on the 30th March 2025. Acudimos a ver el XVI Triatlón Ciutat de Gandia, que tuvo lugar en el Grau … Continue reading →
A walk along a smelly seaweed covered beach in Denia España
We took a walk along Playa de la Marineta Casiana in Denia, Spain. The beach holds a Blue Flag but when we visited there were still large piles of smelly seaweed that still did not deter some dedicated “sun worshippers” … Continue reading →
Three HD channels to close on Sky
Three HD channels are set to close on Sky satellite in the next few weeks. For two of these HD channels, they will not close completely, as the SD versions will replace them.
Continue reading →Dancing on Ice axed by ITV
ITV’s “Dancing on Ice,” a staple of British television since its debut in 2006, has been officially cancelled and will not return for a new series in 2026. ITV has announced that Dancing On Ice has been “rested” with “no … Continue reading →
BBC News changes : Sportsday reports to go
Under its sweeping reorganisation to centralize its sports news coverage, the BBC has put its long-serving sports news program, Sportsday, on ice after 24 years on BBC News. Its axing is one part of a far-reaching strategy to enhance more … Continue reading →
Gandia Fallas : Crema de Fallas #gandia #fallas #fallas2025
We’re off to the Cremà of the Fallas in Gandia—the epic, fiery finale of this incredible festival! Every year on March 19, Saint Joseph’s Day, the festival wraps up with a massive bonfire as the fallas monuments go up in … Continue reading →
Gandia Fallas : Flower Parade / Ofrenda de las Flores
We go to Gandia to watch the Offering of flowers to Our Lady of the Forsaken, which was postponed from the previous day due to rain. Nos dirigimos a Gandia para presenciar la Ofrenda de flores a la Virgen de … Continue reading →
Gandia España : The final Fallas Mascletá for this year
The Mascletá on March 19th in Gandia is one of the biggest highlights of the Fallas festival. It’s the final build-up to the Cremà (when the fallas monuments are incinerated), and it offers an insane mix of noise, rhythm, and … Continue reading →
Fallas de Denia España Fallas in Denia Costa Blanca
We go for a walk around a cold and wet Denia, on the COsta Blanca in España, to look at the various Fallas. Damos un paseo por Denia , España, para ver las Fallas.
Continue reading →A cold and rainy St Patricks Day in Benidorm España
We have a walk along Benidorm on St Patricks Day 2025. It’s raining and cold, so the front beach is virtually empty and still, but within the pubs they are full and in green.
Continue reading →Fallas en Oliva – Oliva Fallas 2025
We go for a walk around Oliva, España, to look at the various Fallas. Damos un paseo por Oliva, España, para ver las Fallas.
Continue reading →Six Nations to remain on free-to-air TV in new UK TV deal
The Six Nations Championship will continue to be broadcast on free-to-air television in the United Kingdom until 2029, following a new four-year agreement between the BBC and ITV. This deal, commencing in 2026, ensures that rugby fans can access the … Continue reading →
Gandia España : Fallas 2025 – Plantà de las fallas
We go to Gandia on the day of the Plantà de las fallas as the fallers work to assemble and finalize their monuments before the official judging on March 16. Nos desplazamos a Gandia el día de la Plantà de … Continue reading →
Fallas de Gandia 2025 : Building Fallas in the rain
We go to Gandia on a wet and rainy morning to see how the construction of the Fallas is progressing. And we see the “topping off” of one of the Fallas. Fuimos a Gandía en una mañana lluviosa para ver … Continue reading →