Knife crime epidemic hits Britain
A WAVE of knife attacks has triggered renewed debate about the rising tide of lawlessness in Britain. Police said there were more than 50 stabbings over the recent Bank Holiday
Licensing requirements for holiday lets Nº 7
Conclusion: Not so bad after all SINCE THE summer of 2005, many press articles have appeared on the subject of Letting Licences. Most have been alarmist. Certainly, many people touched
Lisbon’s new concert halls aim to showcase city
A FORMER vaudeville and theatre site in Lisbon could soon be hosting concerts for up to 2,000 people. The city’s rundown and dilapidated Parque Mayer, off its posh main street
Loire wines
THE LONGEST river in France is the Loire, flowing for 1,000 kilometres, from south-central France to Nantes, and along its banks are more than 400 kilometers of vineyards. Known as
Lost luggage problems continue
A GROWING number of passengers can expect disappointment at luggage carousels this summer, as the number of bags lost or mislaid by Europe’s major airlines continues to rise. According to
Marchas Populares bring colour to Portimão
IN PORTUGAL, June is the month when Saints are remembered and celebrated with a range of marches, parades and all-round entertainment. This year, in Portimão, the tradition of parading throughout
New premises for Lagoa GNR
LAGOA GNR have recently moved to new premises. The new station, situated on the Francisco Veloso road, next to the Health Centre and the Municipal Auditorium, will provide better working
New skin care centre in Lagos
WITH THE intense heat of an Algarvean summer fast approaching, the health and condition of our skin becomes more prevalent in our minds. Senses Skin Care Centre is the first
Play with the LPGA Pros
FOR THE sixth consecutive year, the Associação de Solidariedade com as Crianças Carenciadas do Algarve (ACCA), a Portuguese registered charity for children in need in the Algarve, is running a
Portuguese altars mighty lonely these days!
THE NUMBER of marriages in Portugal is at its lowest since 1940, according to the National Statistics Institute. Falling for the seventh consecutive year, there were 48,667 weddings registered in