Pensioners hit hard
Dear Editor, Just what is this government doing to the poor, families and especially the elderly? Not just rises in IVA and electricity charges but elsewhere, hitting them at all
Not lost for words
A contestant on the popular Countdown afternoon television show turned the air blue with his vocabulary after he spelt and named a six letter swear word. The IT consultant formed
Tolls and hire cars
Dear Editor, Just wanted to let your readers know of our experience with the tolls on the A22 on our two weeks holiday over Christmas and New Year. When we
Spanish pets head to church for blessing
Dogs, cats, rabbits and even turtles, many dressed in their finest, trooped into churches across Spain on January 17 in search of blessing on Saint Anthony’s Day, for the patron
Every penny raised is needed
The Royal British Legion (RBL) Portugal Branch is proud to be associated with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Portugal. We are extremely grateful to the Algarve Resident newspaper for
Be rational … please!
by Dra Maria Alice features@algarveresident.com Dr Maria Alice is a consultant in General and Family Medicine and is director of Luzdoc International Medical Service in Praia da Luz, Lagos. We,
A big public thank you
Dear Editor, In May 2010, I was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus. This once rare type of cancer is now on the rise and after the initial shock wore
Vicar raps the Nativity play
A vicar has become an internet hit after posting a video on YouTube of him rapping the story of the Nativity. Reverend Gavin Tyte filmed himself telling Luke’s gospel using
Coca-Cola truck’s Bad Santa
The magic of Christmas was ruined for one little girl after Santa Claus told her she was on his Naughty List. Four-year-old Brooke Rarity was thrilled to be meeting Father
Virtual pet adoption
Just in time for Christmas, SOS Algarve Animals has announced options for those who would like to help abandoned animals but who cannot give one of them a home. The