Portuguese scientists discover cure for ‘broken hearts’
A ground-breaking, blood-resistant surgical glue which allows for easier reparation of cardiovascular anomalies has been created by a group involving two Portuguese scientists – Maria José Pereira and Lino Ferreira.
Good news for hepatitis C sufferers
A pioneering new treatment for people suffering from hepatitis C will be made available in Portugal this month – two years after its use was approved by the EC. Boceprevir
Look out, the processionary caterpillar is about!
Pine processionary caterpillars have been seen very early this year, so I feel I have to put out the warning – and fast! I have searched the books and internet
The Wolf of Wall Street
January 9, 2014 Directed by: Martin Scorsese; Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie; Genre: Biography | Comedy | Crime; Age: + 16; Time: 180 min From the American dream
Hours
January 9, 2014 Directed by: Eric Heisserer; Starring: Paul Walker, Genesis Rodriguez, Nancy Nave; Drama | Thriller; Age: + 12; Time: 95 min Nolan Hayes (Walker) arrives at a New
Quinta de Chocapalha
Chardonnay 2011 The Lisbon wine producing region, to the north of the capital, as I have said in this column more than once before, is one of the most exciting
Sticky toffee pudding
Talk about going out in style. This was my last pudding before starting a New Year health regime and not being much use myself when it comes to baking, or
12 Years a Slave
January 2, 2014 Directed by: Steve McQueen; Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael K. Williams, Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt; Genre: Biography | Drama | History; Age: + 16; Time: 120 min Based
47 Ronin
January 2, 2014 Directed by: Carl Rinsch; Starring: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Kô Shibasaki; Genre: Action|Adventure|Fantasy; Age: + 12; Time: 119 min From ancient Japan’s most enduring tale, the epic
Cheap and very cheerful lamb belly
Maybe I’ve been watching too much Jamie Oliver on the box or it could be the need to recover financially after the onslaught of Christmas. But as Jamie keeps reminding

