Correction
In last week’s issue of the Algarve Resident, the music news ‘Pink Floyd tribute in Lagoa’ stated that the Australian Pink Floyd will be performing at Fatacil 2010 on August
St Patrick’s society calendar
Events for the rest of 2010 have been announced by the committee of the St Patrick’s Society of the Algarve, beginning with an End of Summer Party to be held
Eye surgeries at Lagoa clinic end in tragedy
By PAULO SILVESTRE AND DAISY SAMPSON news@algarveresident.com Lagoa-based eye clinic I-QMed is under scrutiny from health officials after three former patients were left blinded and one suffering from a severe
Algarve resident jailed for part in global fraud conspiracy
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com Algarve resident Bill Godley has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison in the UK and disqualified from acting as a company director for six years,
Bus route
Albufeira Câmara inaugurated a new Giro bus route on August 9 that will link the train station at Ferreiras and the city of Albufeira. The new service will improve mobility
Medieval fair
There is still time to enjoy the annual Medieval Fair being held in the streets around the historic city of Silves until Sunday. Sample some medieval food, dress up in
Twingo goes for dip in Lagos
Reader Peter Cain sent in this photograph of a car being pulled out of the harbour near to the fishing dock in Lagos on August 4. Peter Cain said: “I
Campaign to preserve marine environment
A joint initiative by Portimão Câmara and Portisub diving school aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the marine environment. The project, entitled Vamos Salvar o Oceano (Let’s
Motor show at the marina
Motorbikes, cars and fashion will be featured at the Motorexpo Algarve event at Albufeira Marina, which runs until August 15. Jaguar, Range Rover and Mazda brands will be on display
World music to open Fatacil
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com When Pedro Frias started his band in 2004, it was just himself on guitar and an accordion player. Now, six years later, the band has grown

