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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Portuguese Air Force Rescue Mission

By Samantha Gannon on 7th November 2022 8:23 pm

In the early hours of this morning, the Portuguese Navy and Air Force were called out on a rescue mission.

At 03:20, an SOS was received in connection with a 70-year-old crew member onboard a vessel sailing 452 km off the west coast of Porto Santo.

On arrival at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo, the man was met by an EMIR team, and quickly transported to the Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital.

The search and rescue team included Portuguese Air Force personnel, the Portuguese Navy, an EMIR medical team, and Sapadores de Santa Cruz firefighters.

Samantha Gannon

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