The New Forest – a royal treat!
THE NEW Forest is undoubtedly one of the south of England’s greatest treasures. Created as a hunting ground nearly 1,000 years ago by William the Conqueror, the park of the
Those big brown eyes… By MARGARET BROWN
THE FACT that the weather has cooled down a few degrees is not in doubt. In my office, our bedroom, and even skulking under lavatory seats, hungry female mosquitoes are
Triumph for São Lourenço students
ONCE AGAIN, students at São Lourenço International School have achieved outstanding results in both IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations. This non-selective international school, located centrally in the Algarve near
Troops for Lebanon
THE PORTUGUESE Higher National Defence Council (CSDN) will this week decide on the size of Portugal’s peace-keeping force due for deployment to Lebanon. Recently, a spokesperson from the Ministry of
UGANDA
Ceasefire ends 20 years of violence A truce has been agreed between the government and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels, which took effect on Tuesday. It gives rebels three
UKRAINE
Plane crash victims mourned A national day of mourning was held last Wednesday for the 171 victims of a Russian plane crash. An investigation has been launched to determine the
Fair trade – it’s time for people power!
From Philip Bushill-Matthews MEP and Conservative Spokesman for Employment and Social Affairs WITH THE unfolding tragedy in the Middle East dominating the headlines, it would be easy to have missed
Albufeira council offers baby massage courses
ALBUFEIRA COUNCIL is offering complimentary baby massage courses over five Saturdays between September 23 and October 28, in the multi-purpose hall of the municipal swimming pool complex. The courses, run
Até breve dear friends
Goodbye, farewell, adieu, adieu adieu – no, we have not been watching too much Sound of Music but we do have to say adieu to two of our long-serving members
Baby seal update
More information has come to light about the baby seal that was stranded on the beach in Praia do Barranco, in Vila do Bispo (see last week’s The Resident). Marco