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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Brides Veil Road Debate

By Samantha Gannon on 1st February 2023 8:52 pm

The famous Brides Veil Road, which remains closed, will only be reopened if the Municipality of Porto Moniz authorises it.

While talking to reporters, Pedro Fino, the Regional Secretary for Infrastructure said:

“This road is not a regional road. We solved the initial unsuitability of this road by creating a tunnel that bypasses this section. The Brides Veil Road is dangerous on two counts, the overhanging escarpment, and secondly, sea erosion of the road platform supports. However, if it is reopened there will have to be additional security conditions in place, and it will then be up to the Municipality of Porto Moniz to assess whether to take a risk in reopening the road or not.

Samantha Gannon

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