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latest update: 22-Nov-2009 09:29:35  
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Lack of rain raises fears  over water supplies

Rainfall in the Algarve for September and October was more than 50 per cent below the normal average recorded for the last 30 years, causing dams in the region to be low on water reserves.

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ALGARVE
  AMAL President re-elected
PORTUGAL
  British authorities shelve Freeport case
EUROPE BRIEFS
  Portugal leads study into domestic violence
MADELEINE
  McCann twins aware of Madeleine’s disappearance
LETTERS
  Hospital treatment deserves praise
POLL RESULTS
  November 20 2009 Poll Results
International school attempts Guinness World Record

Students, friends, family and teachers from the Almancil-based International School São Lourenço (ISSL) attempted to smash the Guinness World Record for human dominoes at the Algarve Stadium on Guinness World Records Day, November 12.

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Where are all the birds?

Concerned readers have told the Algarve Resident that the wildlife at Lagoa dos Salgados lagoon in Albufeira, which is listed as a bird watchers’ hotspot by the regional tourism board (ERTA), has declined significantly in recent months.

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Resident could get wife’s kidney

Algarve residents Rod and Touchelle Smyth announced this week that they have been given approval by a British hospital for Touchelle to donate her kidney to her husband, even though they are incompatible.

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Sir Cliff gives patronage  to Algarve charity

Legendary British singer Sir Cliff Richard has agreed to become a patron of Associação Madrugada, an Algarve charity that helps people suffering from life limiting illnesses.

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British authorities shelve Freeport case

A five-year legal investigation in the United Kingdom and Portugal into alleged corruption, traffic of influence and backhander payments over the planning permission of the Freeport Retail Outlet near Lisbon is coming to an end.

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  The weather this weekend

Temperatures are expected to be mild this weekend across the Algarve, with some cloud and rain expected on Saturday afternoon but brightening up on Sunday.

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Almancil-based International School São Lourenço (ISSL) attempted to smash the Guinness World Record for human dominoes at the Algarve Stadium on November 12. This video is brought to you in association with AlgarveChannel5.


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