Algarve protestors to say no to tolls today
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com A protest against the proposed tolls on the A22 is to take place today (Friday) along the EN125 between 5pm and 7pm. The buzinão, a protest
What YOU are saying about the A22 tolls – 5
UPDATED OCTOBER 30 Here is a selection of what YOU are saying about the introduction of tolls on the A22. Email us at saynototolls@theresidentgroup.com. STILL INCENSED I have just spent
Australian woman’s death in Algarve questioned by family
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com Family members of an Australian woman who was found dead at her home in São Brás de Alportel in March 2008 are claiming that she was
Local theatre loses devoted friend
The BENEF*ACTORS theatre group is sad to announce the recent and sudden passing of Jenny Dackombe, one of our local theatre’s finest members. Jenny has been an inspiration to all
Being human
A collection of works by American artist Jeanine Leclaire is on display at the Galeria Corte Real in Paderne. The paintings of Jeanine Leclaire combine accurate representation with controversial subject
Mayor on Facebook
Faro Mayor Macário Correia is using social network site Facebook to answer questions, comments and suggestions posted by residents. Those interested in posting a comment on his page can do
Bikers’ trip
Members of the Algarve Senior Bikers Group will be riding out to Alcoutim on November 6 to visit the town located on the banks of the Guadiana River. Those interested
New law
Hospitals and nursing homes will be prohibited from exchanging information on deaths with funeral agencies. Agencies that do not comply with the new law, which comes into effect on December
Book signing
Author Sylvia Loch will be signing copies of her novel An Algarve Affair at the Griffin Bookshop in Almancil on November 2. Guests are invited to join the former Algarve
Police stations
A visit from the Minister of Internal Administration, Rui Pereira, to the Algarve on Wednesday saw the inauguration of the new premises of the Lagos PSP and the refurbished GNR

