Fishermen friends of charity
Fishermen in Vila Real de Santo António have donated 100kg of fish to local charitable institutions. For the second year running, the Santo António de Arenilha Fishermen’s Association organised a
Policeman blinded by gunman is found dead
by MIKE ALMOND mike@theresidentgroup.com The police officer shot and blinded by gunman Raoul Moat has been found dead at his house in the UK. The body of David Rathband, 44,
Fishing down
Fish catches in the Algarve are down by 20%, according to a report from the General Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture (DGPA). Last year, 22,000 tonnes of fish were caught,
Rotary helps children’s centre in Tavira
Members of Rotary Club Estoi Palace International have responded to the needs of a support centre for children in Tavira and recently delivered much-needed donations to help its cause. O
Hit and run results in death
Police are investigating a hit-and-run case which led to the death of a British male resident, whose body was found on the side of the road between Santa Bárbara de
Run against cancer
A run/walk to mark International Women’s Day is being held on Sunday in Tavira from 10am. The initiative, organised by the Algarve Oncology Association (AOA), aims to not only promote
HIV testing
Free HIV testing will be available at Continente shopping centre in Portimão on certain Saturdays until the end of the year. A mobile unit from the Centre for Prevention and
Sewer lids stolen
A Portuguese man, 33, was arrested on February 28 for the theft of five sewer lids, worth nearly €300 each. The man, a resident of Porches, was detained in Pateiro,
Land clearing
In a bid to prevent forest fires, a civil protection team has been clearing shrubland in the coastal dune forest of Vila Real de Santo António and Monte Gordo. With
Smoked sausages attract thousands
The 19th Feira dos Enchidos Tradicionais took place in Monchique last weekend featuring a variety of local produce including the famed smoked sausages, honey, cakes, wines and Medronho with a