The grace of God
By: MARGARET BROWN Margaret Brown is one of The Resident’s longest standing contributors and has lived in the Algarve for more than 20 years. As well as Point of View,
Non-compliance – probably the worst of all illnesses
Dear Reader, AS PROMISED, this month I will write about another one of the 12 most deadliest illnesses. Non-compliance is as dangerous as cancer or heart attacks. The term ‘non-compliance’
More help is needed
By: MARGARET BROWN Margaret Brown is one of The Resident’s longest standing contributors and has lived in the Algarve for more than 20 years. As well as Point of View,
UFO sighting
PARTY GOERS in Stirlingshire, Scotland, who sent balloons with candles attached floating into the sky, caused local police to be flooded with reports of UFO sightings. Party guests had released
Bullet proof bras
AROUND 3,000 German policewomen will receive special bras to wear underneath their bullet proof vests, which local media have labelled “bullet-proof bras.” Made of white cotton and featuring the word
Poll results – August 1 – CCTV law
The question that was asked: Do you think Portuguese law should change to allow CCTV in areas with a high concentration of tourists and visitors? The results: 84% voted Yes
Millionaire divorce
A MILLIONAIRE businessman has posted the details of his divorce settlement on the internet after becoming sick of local gossip. Gary Dean, 47, from Preston, posted the information on his
The real test
By: MARGARET BROWN Margaret Brown is one of The Resident’s longest standing contributors and has lived in the Algarve for more than 20 years. As well as Point of View,
Police surfers
POLICE OFFICERS in Poland have been banned from using a popular social networking site, similar to Facebook, because they are using it instead of concentrating on their work. “Like many
Poll results – July 18 – Use of real Fur
The question that was asked: Do you agree with the use of real fur in the making of bearskin hats used by the military? The results: 12% voted Yes 86%