Formula One
The A1 Formula One World Cup, brainchild of Dubai billionaire Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum al Maktoum, set to come to life next year, has received backing from businessmen in three
RTA brings out the big guns
In a major change of strategy, the Algarve tourism board (RTA) has rejected around 2,500 requests for funding from organisations across the region and will spend next year’s budget on
Fun filled festive fair
Once again the Escola Internacional São Lourenço in Almancil, is holding its ever-popular annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 27, from 11am until 4pm, to raise funds for the new
Rugby – Tri-Nations Championship
Wales put up a great show against the Springboks, just losing out by a two-point margin. Scotland looked to be overrun by the Australians until staging a second-half comeback as
Fute (Factory Utilities Tube Limited)
Fute is a Portuguese ‘David’, competing with great success against several international ‘Goliaths’. Much smaller than worldwide giants, such as Brabantia, Leifheit and Hailo, Fute has increased its sales 10
Scouts tackle shameful rubbish
A total of 453 Scouts collected 11 tons of rubbish along the edge of the EN125 national road last weekend. The event, organised by the Junta Metropolitana do Algarve (AMAL)
Cork for horses
“It’s great for putting a spring in your step!” exclaims Bev Gibbons from Pinetrees Riding Centre, Almancil, referring to a recent link with wine company, WineMine, based in Silves Gare.
St Martin’s Trophy
Ahlers Lindley, Cascais Marina and the Clube Naval de Cascais will, once again, celebrate St Martin’s day on November 11, by holding a sailing regatta at Cascais Marina on November
Court convicts 18
After several delays, the corruption trial, involving 25 guards from Albufeira transport brigade who rocked Portugal and disgraced the GNR service, was finally concluded last week. The hearings began more
Top estate agents celebrate merger
The highly respected Algarve chain of estate agencies, Christopher Garveigh, has merged with UK-based Winkworth, an estate agent established in London since 1835. Over the years, the Christopher Garveigh chain