British author behind Algarve crime thriller series prepares to launch new books
Trevor Holman, a British author and local resident behind a series of crime thrillers based in the Algarve, is preparing to launch two new books. Speaking to the Resident this
Three injured in crash with ambulance near VRSA
Three people were left injured in a crash between a car and an ambulance in Aldeia Nova (Vila Real de Santo António) on Tuesday. The driver of the car sustained
Mar Shopping launches charitable drive for home appliances to help the homeless
“The smallest gesture makes the biggest difference” is the slogan chosen by Mar Shopping Algarve in Loulé for its latest charity initiative which aims to help homeless people start new
Top sailors compete for Olympic qualification in Vilamoura
Some of the best sailors from around the world are in Vilamoura competing for a spot in this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo. The resort is currently hosting the 470
Faro distributes pet food to low-income families
Faro Council is distributing pet food donated by animal support group IRA among local families and animal carers in need. To receive the pet food, families must obtain a certificate
Aljezur Mayor urges PM to “gradually reopen” recreational fishing
Aljezur Mayor José Gonçalves has sent a letter to Prime Minister António Costa urging him to “gradually reopen” recreational fishing in the Algarve. “The people of Aljezur have made a
Portimão launches “vaccine taxi” for senior citizens
Portimão Council has launched a new free service designed to transport senior citizens to the local health centre to receive their Covid-19 vaccine. Entitled ‘Vaccine Taxi’, the free service is
Lagoa sounds alarm over illegal tree felling along coastline
Lagoa Council has alerted police authorities about the “illegal felling of medium and large-sized trees” along the municipality’s coastline, which it says has become “more and more frequent”. Says the
Liga NOS: Rio Ave 2-0 Farense
Farense: Winless streak continues Farense’s winless streak increased to four matches last Sunday following a 2-0 defeat against Rio Ave in Vila do Conde. Adversity hit before the match even
Spanish journalists to cook Algarve ‘cataplana’ during livestream event
Seven Spanish journalists and bloggers will be putting their cooking abilities to the test next Friday (March 12) when they will attempt to cook a tuna ‘cataplana’ – a traditional