Cats with food names
Saffron, Sushi and Pringle are now among the most common cat names, as owners ditch traditional “monikers” in favour of food references. A survey by the Cats Protection charity discovered
Letter ‘G’ goes missing at Scrabble championship
Two competitors at the World Scrabble Championships were asked to empty their pockets when a letter G went missing. An official said that the disappearance of a G tile occurred
Bear cub invades grocery store
Shoppers in an Alaskan grocery store got a surprise when a black bear cub walked into the shop and started climbing over the fruit and vegetable section. The bear cub
Childbirth and parental rights
By Dr. Eduardo Serra Jorge features@algarveresident.com In his new monthly column, Lawyer Eduardo Serra Jorge from lawyers firm Eduardo Serra Jorge & Maria José Garcia – Sociedade de Advogados, R.L.,
Outdoor heating for year round al fresco living
October is the month when decisions about eating in or eating out become more difficult. One minute the weather’s warm and balmy and the next there’s a distinct chill in the
Plan your garden for 2012 now
By JOHN WEEDALL In our sub tropical climes you don’t really notice the changes in the splendid colour displays from summer rolling into autumn. These changes are discreet and the
Your family doctor and your family practice
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. Unlike
Faro airport roof blown off
Dear Editor, Regarding the incident on Monday at the airport, we had to run for our lives with a small baby and injuring my shoulder and neck. We were left
UK pensions in 2011
By David Franks features@algarveresident.com David Franks is an accomplished and experienced practitioner in both UK and overseas taxation. He lectures widely on taxation issues, in particular in relation to investment
Race track access roads
Dear Editor, Having spent two fantastic days at the Portimão Autodromo watching the World Superbikes this last weekend, on leaving the race track around 5pm on Sunday, the GNR decided

