A former events manager, who now lives in the Algarve and caused controversy in her native Scotland by publicly supporting Michael Jackson six years ago after he was accused of child abuse, has said she regrets never taking her son to meet him.
Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex and youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II, was in the Algarve to watch the Duke of Edinburgh Cup charitable golf tournament, hosted by the Oceânico Victoria golf club, Vilamoura, between June 26 and 28.The Prince was invited to attend by the Grupo André Jordan, organisers of the event.
With more than 30 years of service to the community and around 70 per cent of its work force being volunteers, Lagoa bombeiros are always in need of funds to purchase vital equipment that helps to protect its firefighters and save lives.
Former England rugby star Jason Robinson, newly-appointed coach of Sale Sharks, will be in the Algarve tomorrow (Saturday) to host a free rugby coaching clinic at Browns Sports and Leisure Club in Vilamoura.
One of the most successful premiership clubs from the UK, Liverpool FC, will be holding its very first soccer school in the Algarve at the Alfamar Beach and Sports Resort near Albufeira next week and there is still time to register for a place at this prestigious soccer school.
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-[36881].res.jpg "Commander Vitor Rio Alves has been volunteering his free time to Lagoa bombeiros for 13 years. Photo: ELOISE WALTON")
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