Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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Man Attacked in Funchal

By Samantha Gannon on 4th January 2021 9:40 am

A 50-year-old man was seriously injured yesterday afternoon (03.01) after being attacked by a young man Rua Fernão Ornelas, Funchal. The beating resulted in a fractured nose and lacerations to the face.

According to a hospital source, the man was assisted by a Portuguese Red Cross team and admitted to the emergency department of Dr. Nélio Mendonça hospital.

The Public Security Police (PSP) quickly arrived at the scene and although the perpetrator fled, the police have been given a description of the assailant.

Samantha Gannon

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