Bridges restored
Six bridges on roads in the Lagos, Aljezur, Monchique and Silves councils will be examined to assess restoration works. According to roads company Estradas de Portugal, the works, amounting to
Politician questions government over tourism funds
MP and former Algarve PSD party leader Mendes Bota has sent a letter to the government questioning what he describes as the misappropriation of Algarve funds by the Portugal Tourism
British torture victim returns to Scotland
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com A Scottish man who was allegedly kidnapped and tortured by a group of British men in a villa near Boliqueime is believed to have returned to
Poppy Appeal
Poppies are now on sale across the Algarve as part of the annual Poppy Appeal which runs until November 13. The Poppy Appeal is run by the Royal British Legion
Cat sterilisation
A sterilisation programme for stray cats will be taking place in the municipality of Olhão on October 28 and November 2, 4 and 8. Olhão Câmara has launched the programme
Premises wanted
Madrugada, a charity which supports people with life limiting illnesses, is looking for new premises to open further charity shops following the success of the existing shop in Luz. The
Christmas market
Eat, drink, buy and be entertained during the Almancil International Rotary Club/Zonda Christmas market on December 4. There will be chances to buy jewellery, flowers, plants and other items for
Renewable energy boost for region
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com A new project to create a renewable energy park in the Algarve aims to turn the region into an example of green evolution. Founder and Managing
Community helping heroes
A fish and chip supper was held on October 21 at the Cockerel Country Kitchen restaurant in Albufeira with funds raised being donated to the Help for Heroes charity fund.
Rotarians and thespians donate funds to ASCA
Members of the Almancil International Rotary Club (AIRC) and The Angels Theatre Group presented a cheque for 4,000 Euros on October 20 at the Restaurant Couleur France in Almancil to

