Algarve schoolboy flying high

By CHRIS WRIGHT Everton have pipped a host of Premier League clubs to the loan signing of teenage England prospect Eric Dier from Sporting Lisbon. The 17 year-old has recently

February 11, 2011by shareitIn

Street dance

Dancers interested in learning hip hop-inspired choreography are able to take part in a free introductory session of Street Dance to take place today (Friday) between 5.30pm and 6.30pm. The

February 11, 2011by shareitIn

Bowls Algarve – February 5

Round sixteen and a lovely day for bowling! Tavira Tigers were the home team against the Alvor Gladiators. The Gladiators were unable to tame the Tigers, who roared to a

February 11, 2011by shareitIn

Tavira dog walk

3AT, the association of the friends of animals in Tavira, in conjunction with Tavira Câmara, has organised a dog walk through the city on Sunday, February 13. This will be

February 11, 2011by shareitIn

New Bombeiros for Olhão

Fire fighting services in the municipality of Olhão have been reinforced, with 12 new members of the Bombeiros joining the organisation. Olhão mayor Francisco Leal said: “We are continuing with

February 11, 2011by shareitIn

Train strike

Portugal’s national train operator, CP – Comboios de Portugal, is cutting back on its services because of a workers’ strike that was due to start yesterday (Thursday) and run until

February 11, 2011by shareitIn

Weight loss challenge winners

Winners of the Algarve Bike Rides charity weight loss contest have been announced after the month long competition. At the start of January, participants were asked to weigh in and

February 10, 2011by shareitIn

Orange festival

Special promotions and cooking demonstrations will be taking place at the municipal market in Portimão between February 7 and 12 as part of the cities orange festival. The festival intends

February 4, 2011by shareitIn

Parachuting competition

This weekend (February 5 and 6) a skysurf competition will be taking place in the skies above Portimão as part of the Portuguese Parachuting Cup. The competition starts at 10.30am

February 4, 2011by shareitIn

Parking plans approved

A plan to provide covered parking in the centre of Vila Real de Santo António has been approved by the municipal assembly. The new car park has been deemed necessary

February 4, 2011by shareitIn