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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Pingo Doce Layoffs

By Samantha Gannon on 26th March 2025 7:21 pm

The Union of Office, Commerce, and Services Workers of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (SITAM) will meet urgently with the Regional Directorate of Labour (DRT) to analyse the ongoing redundancies at Pingo Doce and the possibility of new layoffs in the future, which possibly will affect Pingo Doce and other similar companies.

The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, the 27th of March at 16:00, at the DRT facilities, located at Rua de João Gago, Funchal.

SITAM has requested the presence of Ping Doce representatives at the meeting, in addition to several Pingo Doce workers.

A statement is expected to be made after the meeting.

So, were the recent allegations of theft and embezzlement made to reduce redundancy costs?

Samantha Gannon

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