ACCA seeks members
Over the past four years, the ACCA, a charity supporting children in need in the Algarve, has worked with most of the local orphanages and institutions, poor families, gypsy children,
New road will destroy village
Barreiras Brancas, a sleepy, little known hamlet, only four kilometres from Loulé on the São Brás road, is about to become a political battlefield after an attempt by authorities to
Wandering over here
Bolton Wanderers’ 2004/05 campaign marks their fourth consecutive season in the Barclays Premiership. They are now established in the big time with their top class roster of players matching their
Arsenal FC in Lisbon
The first Arsenal football academy in Europe opened earlier this year in Carcavelos, in the grounds of St. Julian’s School. It was set up as the SoccerPro Football Academy in
New rules spark school outrage
Wearing miniskirts, shorts, flip-flops, showing cleavage and using swear words are expressly forbidden for students at Escola C+S Colares in Sintra. In addition, pupils at the school are now to
Water rationing is “ridiculous”
The Algarve’s câmaras, hotel owners and environmentalists have all declared themselves shocked by the warning issued by the Minister for the Environment that water could be rationed in the Algarve
Bonfire and fireworks extravaganza
On Saturday November 6, commencing at 6.30pm, the Barlavento English School will hold its annual fireworks and bonfire extravaganza. This is a fund-raising event organised by pupils’ parents to help
Petrol prices rise
The price of a barrel of oil has recently reached new high levels – 51.29 US dollars in New York and 47.40 US dollars in London. On hearing the news,
Wet balls, cowbells and trophies
Wednesday October 6 was the first cool morning of the year, but some bleary eyed golfers were up well before daylight to make their way across the river to the
Children’s shelter opens
António d’Orey Capucho, President of Cascais Câmara, and Fernando Negrão, Minister of Social Security, attended the recent opening of the Casa das Conchas, a home for children in need. The