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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Covid-19: 35 Deaths Recorded in July

By Samantha Gannon on 7th August 2022 10:31 pm

July’s Covid-19 mortality rate showed significant improvements to that of June, with 20 fewer fatalities, leaving the monthly figure at 35 deaths.

According to the Covid-19 Epidemiological Surveillance Bulletin, released this Saturday by the Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, for July 2022, Madeira recorded 4,940 confirmed cases of covid-19 this month, representing an average of 159 cases per day, compared to June’s figure of 491 recorded daily infections.

With regard to hospital admissions, the Regional Health Authority recorded an average of 51 inpatients per day last month.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, until the 31st of July, the Region has recorded 137,554 confirmed cases, 375 deaths, and a total of 136,632 recovered cases.

The number of tests carried out in the Region until the end of July, stood at 2,806,101.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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