Dickens’ toothpick sold for thousands
A toothpick once belonging to Charles Dickens has sold for 9,150 dollars at an auction in New York. The ivory and gold pick was offered by heirs to the Barnes
It’s all getting a bit tense!
By JUNE LOVER features@algarveresident.com After 35 years in the TV and film industry, June Lover retired to the Algarve in 2006. Having owned a holiday property here for 12 years she
New York cyclists planning nude protest
Cyclists angered by the removal of a cycling lane in Brooklyn, New York, are planning a nude protest when heavy snow is expected to fall. The “Freedom Ride” is designed
The Noughties – a decade marked by upheaval and change
By SKIP BANDELE features@algarveresident.com Skip Bandele moved to the Algarve 14 years ago and has been with the Algarve Resident since 2003. His writing reflects views and opinions formed while
Solar energy
Dear Editor, I was very pleased to read in the Algarve Resident edition of December 18 that Grupo DST may invest 25 million euros on two solar projects in the
Special chocolate bar for Queen
Chocolate makers Cadbury create a special chocolate bar especially for the Queen each year, it has been claimed. The secret recipe is unknown but it is believed to be made
Albino hedgehog on a diet
An overweight albino hedgehog has been put on a diet and exercise programme by staff at the Tiggywinkles wildlife hospital in Buckinghamshire in the UK. The hedgehog, named Snowball, arrived
Peace, love, goodwill … and rain … this Christmas
By MARGARET BROWN features@algarveresident.com Margaret Brown is one of the Algarve Resident’s longest standing contributors and has lived in the Algarve for more than 20 years. The Cork Oak (Quercus
Church disbanded over Tiger’s sins
Revelations of superstar golfer Tiger Wood’s inappropriate behaviour have proved too much for a fanatical fan, who is disbanding a church set up in praise of him. The church, whose
Top Ten wishes for the New Year
By DAVID LEWIS features@algarveresident.com David Lewis lives in Praia da Luz with his wife Shirley, and two children, Ollie and Fraser. Having spent more than 25 years in the City