Couple thwart robbery attempt
A Dutch couple fended off a robbery attempt by three hooded men at their house in the Cruzes area of Barão de S.Miguel on February 8 last week. According to
Quiz for the animals
The first Quiz for the Animals event of the year was held at Quinta das Oliveiras in Poço Barreto by the Cupid Group on February 4. A total of €715
Doing it Ryder Cup-style
The Portuguese PGA announced in the Algarve that it is to stage the 4th edition of the Taça Manuel Agrellos, a Ryder Cup-type team competition between professionals and top amateurs,
Radical!
São Brás de Alportel’s Pista do Arimbo will be the venue for the first round of the Portuguese Downhill Cup on February 25 and 26 bringing together the sport’s best
Faro Câmara gets emotional about new campaign
Getting to the heart of the population is the objective of Faro Câmara, who recently launched an innovative communications campaign. The campaign, entitled Faro Evoluímos Consigo (Faro, we progress with
Rio Ave ravage Olhanense
By CHRIS WRIGHT Rio Ave arrived in Olhão without an away win all season but that was to change in dramatic fashion. The injured Mexer was replaced by Vasco Fernandes
February 10 results
Last week we asked readers if they trusted their savings in a Portuguese national bank. The majority of voters, 64%, said they didn’t while 36% were happy to place their
Rotary market
Rotary Club Estoi Palace International raised a total of €560 at the Estoi Market on February 12. Money was raised by the club selling a range of new men’s, ladies
Final goodbye from bookshop
A final farewell will be given from the Griffin Bookshop in Almancil tomorrow (Saturday) when owner Linda Taylor Gonçalves will close the doors after 18 years of business. All are
Sahara baby jazz band
For lovers of jazz, a concert will be held by the Sahara Baby Jazz Band on Sunday, February 19 at the São Brás de Alportel Museum. The concert will begin