No cake!
NEW GOVERNMENT healthy eating guidelines in New Zealand have prompted one school to ban children from bringing cakes to share on their birthdays. Pupils at Oteha Valley primary school, north
Dissociation
LAST FRIDAY, Toddles, our friend’s little pup, was killed by a car near where they live. As the family cried about their beloved dog, their 5-year-old son played quietly in
Animal protection
A PET duck in New York State’s Suffolk County has been given an order of protection by a judge to keep it safe from a neighbour who sot and wounded
Portimão hosts bike show
Portimão Arena played host to the ninth annual Algar Moto Expo last weekend. The event, which was organised by Moto Clube de Portimão and sponsored by Portimão Câmara, showcased new
God in the 21st Century
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,
Beetle mania
THE INTERNATIONAL Fair of Classic Automobiles and Motorcycles will be paying homage to the iconic VW Beetle at the event this year. Lisbon will be celebrating 70 years of the
Beautiful art hotels
By: DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@the-resident.com A NEW breed of traveller is emmerging around the world. These people are more concerned about the hotel they stay in than the city or country it
Hottest trends in bathroom design
By: TERESA AZEVEDO COUTINHO interiors@the-resident.com Teresa Azevedo Coutinho runs her own interior design consultancy in Lisbon and found her niche in designing holiday homes for UK and Irish clients. Her
Pet adopts prayer position
A PET dog of Zen Buddhist monks at a temple in southern Japan gets into position every morning just like his masters for daily prayers. Conan the Chihuahua, who is
Cab crime
TWO TEENAGERS from Canada, who are believed to have robbed a convenience store in Ontario, will no doubt ensure they bring their own transport for the next heist. The pair