Man oblivious of nail in his head
Doctors in the US have removed a three-inch nail from a man’s brain after he accidentally fired it into his head. Dante Autullo remained conscious after the self-inflicted injury and
Man says ghost punched his wife
A man arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse told stunned police a ghost had punched and strangled his wife. Michael West, 41, was arrested after police were called to a
Ex-dentist used paper clips
An ex-dentist admitted to cheating Medicaid by using paper clips in root canals in place of more expensive surgical stainless-steel. Michael Clair, who practiced in Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to several charges,
Food, glorious food
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
Neighbourhood watch in Portugal
by David Thomas features@algarveresident.com David Thomas is a former Assistant Commissioner of the Hong Kong Police, consultant to INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. He has
Grip it and Sip it
Sponsored by: GRIFFIN BOOKSHOP features@algarveresident.com Grip it and Sip it by John Daly is out in hardcover at 15 euros. This is a funny and ribald golf book from one
Rebus XX
Sponsored by: GRIFFIN BOOKSHOP features@algarveresident.com Rebus XX is out in hardcover at 29.50 euros and is as good as Rankin gets. 2007 marks Detective Inspector John Rebus’ last year in
The Gate Vegetarian Cookbook
Sponsored by: GRIFFIN BOOKSHOP features@algarveresident.com There are two new cookery titles that we feel are worth considering, as they offer a new slant on ingredients which are appropriate to cooking
First Thousand Words in Portuguese
Sponsored by: GRIFFIN BOOKSHOP features@algarveresident.com For anyone embarking a journey to learn to speak Portuguese or for those who have tried and given up, Usborne’s First Thousand Words in Portuguese
Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman
Sponsored by: GRIFFIN BOOKSHOP features@algarveresident.com For younger readers, Francesca Simon’s Horrid Henry character is immensely popular. The Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman book and CD pack at 14 euros