Breakfast at Tiffany’s
One of my favourite films of all time drew me to the superb Audrey Hepburn exhibition Portraits of an Icon at the National Portrait Gallery last month. This photographic journey
Online dating
I recently discovered that some friends used dating sites. My initial reaction was “poor things they must be desperate” because I, naively, did not realise how popular internet dating is.
Rush of UK “Maddie” stories precedes British PM’s visit
Dear Editor, Three “babies” under the age of four were left alone in an apartment with the doors unlocked. Yes I would call that “neglect and at risk”. If a
EN125: Accidents waiting to happen
Dear Editor, I have been visiting the Algarve for over 20 years and have seen many changes. I would like however to add some criticisms of the said improvements to
Thank you again, Portimão Hospital!
Dear Editor, There are always comparisons made between hospitals, asking the question, which one does the better job? The CHBA in Portimão saved my life in 2012 when I had
In praise of Uber
Dear Editor, Having read your recent article about Lisbon’s taxi drivers protesting about the Uber taxi service, I feel compelled to write from the perspective of a customer who has
(Trailer) Trashing the view
Dear Editor, The clifftop road leading from the Algar Seco beauty spot along to the church and carpark, with its wonderful view over the village, is the ex-libris of Praia
EN125 roundabout: five-year saga
Dear Editor, I am writing because of my frustration built up over five years, as that is the length of time it has taken so far to construct a roundabout
RE: Three dead with EN125 in “state of war”
Wendy Manning: There is no doubt in my mind that if the motorway toll was reduced or scrapped in August (like the Lisbon bridge used to do) then there would
Magical mystery tour
A couple of great Beatles’ stories from the UK capital this month … A letter to Beatles’ manager, Brian Epstein, apparently penned in 1967 by Ernest O’Follipar, Chief Executive at