Rain soaked rally
Monchique played host to the Campeonato Regional de Ralis do Sul Rally Championship recently and, with 50 teams taking part, the event proved to be an exciting test. The heavy
Scruffts is a must
Everyone’s favourite non-pedigree dog show, Scruffts, is back and this year promises to be the biggest and best yet. Organised by the APAA animal association, the show is one of
British star wins
Top British golfer, Brian Davis, who has been linked to Vale do Lobo since the signing of a sponsorship agreement last November, won the ANZ Championship at the Horizons Golf
Drugs in Vale do Lobo
In a recent drug bust centred on the Vale do Lobo beach, police officers seized three cars, a boat and a total of 150 kilos of hashish. Officers from the
In Memory
Les Gray, singer with the band Mud, has died after a long battle with cancer. Les, 57, had two heart attacks and was rushed to hospital in the Algarve, where
Nomination row
Thousands of photocopies of an open letter from a Social Democrat councillor, criticising Health Secretary Carlos Martins, have been placed in post boxes in Portimão. The letter was originally published
Portimão pong lingers on
The sewer treatment station or ‘ETAR’ in Portimão has long been responsible for the unpleasant odour in the air over the city, which is offputting for visitors driving into Portimão.
PSP injured and questioned
Two undercover Portimão PSP officers were allegedly brutally attacked at Portimão Marina, requiring treatment at the Barlavento hospital. The incident took place at the Capicua bar after it was reported
Sewage scandal
Contaminated sewage is set to pour directly into the River Guadiana for the next two years. This is because new drains will join existing outlets from Monte Gordo and Vila
Stadia air space may close
The government has revealed that it may close air space over the various Euro 2004 stadium venues during tournament matches. The plans are part of national anti-terrorist measures, although the