The Mediterranean Cradle of European Culture
The Mediterranean Cradle of European Culture by Michael Streeter The alphabet devised by the Phoenicians, the philosophy and drama of the Greeks, the Roman mastery of civil engineering and the
Tourist raped in Vale do Lobo
An English tourist was raped in the villa where she was staying in the luxury resort of Vale do Lobo. The suspected rapist was apprehended by the Faro Judicial Police
TRAVEL NEWS
Room for pets TRAVELLERS WHO cannot bear to be parted from their pets received good news this week, when one of Britain’s biggest hotel chains announced it is to install
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THE JOY of having your own swimming pool is a common luxury in the Algarve, however, too many of us fall into the trap of not putting enough thought into
Back to back
By João Cabral Personal Trainer THE LOWER back region has 48 muscles, a lot of which we don’t often use. However, sudden stresses to these muscles can cause back problems.
CRICKET – Mighty Mushtaq
By SKIP BANDELE Sussex romped to their second County Championship in four years, largely thanks to one man. At 36-years-old, Mushtaq Ahmed is considered too old for Test cricket by
Diospyros to Gleditzia – Part Three
By STUART MERELIE I THINK I received one of the best gardening tips last week. Shall I share it with you? “The best way to garden in the Algarve is to
E-SSENTIALS arrive in Portugal
E-SSENTIALS ONLINE Shopping Service has arrived in Portugal. The service offers an extensive range of quality food, drink and outdoor living products for sale, delivered to your door within one
Fill a shoe box and make a child smile this Christmas
OPERATION CHRISTMAS child is part of the Samaritan’s Purse, a registered charity in the UK and America. In 1990, the horrendous pictures of children in Romanian orphanages inspired the creation
Film Review – WORLD TRADE CENTER
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