Photographic assistance sought
The Association of the Friends of the Waterloo Committee is compiling a register of all the Peninsular and Waterloo memorials in existence. The association is aware of 12 graves from
Dealer decapitated
Police officers have confirmed that the headless body discovered in Sintra in June is that of well-known criminal Hary Neto. What is now known to be Neto’s body is buried
Record results for international students
In the UK, the top grades for ‘A’ Levels and GCSEs rose again this year, causing more accusations that the exams are becoming easier. But School Standards Minister for the
Estrela hall raises its roof!
Lisbon’s long-established and prestigious English language theatre company, the Lisbon Players, is busy putting a new roof on its theatre building in Rua da Estrela in Lisbon’s charming Estrela district.
Robson’s family visits children’s home
Former Newcastle and England boss Bobby Robson missed a scheduled visit to the Refúgio Aboim Ascensão in Faro last weekend. Robson had promised to make an appearance at the home
Every tile tells a story
At a recent ceremony at the Church of St. Elizabeth of Portugal in the UK, a tile picture of Queen Saint Elizabeth of Portugal (Rainha Santa Isabel), created by Algarve
Ronan rocks Freeport
WIN TICKETS Freeport shopping centre in Alcochete, the biggest discount designer outlet in Europe, was officially inaugurated yesterday (Thursday, September 9) with illustrious guests, including Britain’s Prince Edward and his
Expats wanted for TV
Ricochet South, the producers of No Going Back and Selling Houses, are making a new series about British people owning property abroad. The company is producing a practical guide on
Sampaio’s illegal neighbours
Authorities have uncovered an illegal old people’s home, located only a few metres from the official Lisbon residence of President Jorge Sampaio. Apparently, the premises in question, located in Rua
Fire suspects caught
Two young men have been arrested in connection with the recent forest fires in Monchique. One is a 19-year-old ex-bombeiro from the Monchique Volunteer Corp, who has allegedly confessed to