More up-to-date equipment for Lagos Bombeiros
DUE TO the devastating forest fires that have hit the Algarve in recent years, Pat Allen of AFPOP wanted to help the Lagos Bombeiros, by sourcing better, more up-to-date equipment
Tourism advertising campaign in Britain
THE ALGARVE Tourist Association is promoting a new, two-month, advertising campaign called Feel The Energy, targeting the British public. Adverts will appear in many British newspapers and supplements, including The
Two new service stations for A22
WHEN DRIVING along the A22 towards Faro after Silves, you always have to check that you have plenty of fuel in the tank, as there is no service station until
Council makes improvements in Almancil
LOULÉ CÂMARA is carrying out much needed work in various parts of Almancil, aimed at improving the infrastructure, sanitation and accessibility of the town. Almancil serves as an entry point
Operation “Green Forest” raises awareness about fire risks
MEMBERS OF a special fire protection support unit – Grupo de Intervenção de Protecção e Socorro – GIPS, (Intervention, Protection and Assistance Unit) began arriving in the Algarve earlier this
Elderly expatriate still awaiting justice
EIGHTY-THREE-year-old Britisher, Dr. Vickers, who was assaulted by hunters at gunpoint in countryside near his Loulé home, nearly two-and-a-half-years ago, (see The Resident April 14) was expecting the criminal case
Designer Textiles
ARRIVING IN Portugal more than 12 years ago, Loraine thought for some time about opening a shop. After long and careful consideration, she decided to open a fabric store, as
A gallery with a twist
AS YOU walk into the courtyard of the Corte Real Gallery in Paderne, you realise that you have discovered something very special and unique. Owners, Tom Compton and Pedro Corte
Gastronomy from the sea at Tavira festival
PREPARE FOR a delectable seafood experience in Tavira as the borough hosts its third Gastronomy from the Sea Festival, continuing until May 21. As well as the opportunity to taste
Loulé court hears Turner case
Widow, Helen Turner talks exclusively to The Resident about her ongoing ordeal THE TRIAL of the alleged attackers of retired British businessman John Turner, who died following a burglary at

