Thief caught by property owners
A Portuguese woman, 52, was caught red-handed by the foreign owners of the luxury property she was trying to rob in Vale do Lobo, Almancil, on Wednesday last week. According
Examination success for Almancil school
GCSE results at the International School São Lourenço (ISSL) this year were again outstanding. The school exceeded the UK percentage pass rates at both Grade C – A*, where it
Hi-de-Hi from Gladys
The Algarveans production of Hi-de-Hi, directed by Jenny Grainer, will be performed at the Lagoa Auditorium on October, 18, 19 and 20 at 8.30pm. Here is a message from Chief
Olhão fair cancelled because of municipal debts
The annual traditional market fair, Feira de São Miguel, in Olhão, due to take place at the end of this month, has been cancelled for the first time due to
Sensible heating solutions from Sensiheat
Sensiheat is the Algarve’s specialist if you are looking for electric radiators and towel rails which are economical to run. So if you are looking for lower energy consumption to
‘Water-tight’ gallery stages new exhibition
Another major exhibition organised by the Galeria Arte Algarve located in the authentic environment of Lagoa’s historic winery is set to open on October 6 at 3pm. Entitled ARTE ALGARVE
Garage sale in aid of animals
A ‘garage sale’ is being organised by the Associação Recreativa e Cultural de Músicos (Musicians’ Recreational and Cultural Association) on Sunday at its headquarters by the CP in Faro. The
Island Clean-up
A band of 100 volunteers are expected to help in a clean-up operation tomorrow (Saturday) on the island of Culatra, one of the islands near Faro. The exercise has been
Times gone by
By CAROLYN KAIN Rarely seen in Portugal, the Oriental clock combines the accuracy of a 21st century timepiece inside a Japanese ceramic case. Simply designed and elegant, a selection of
World’s biggest coffee morning
Jayne Jackson Beauty Centre in Boliqueime is holding a ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ event in aid of the UK’s Macmillan Cancer Support tomorrow (Saturday) from 11am to 1.30pm. Started in

