Portugal

Sports News (Morning)

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:13:45 GMT

Spurs lose to Udinese - Villa beat Ajax - Portsmouth lose to Braga

Inmates serve time and make wine

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:43:02 GMT

Inmates of a Portuguese prison are producing a wine which is being snapped up by customers.

British girl taken into Portuguese care

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:37:38 GMT

An eight-year-old British girl has been taken into care in Portugal over fears she was being neglected.

World News (Morning)

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:13:19 GMT

Relatives of Madrid victims provide DNA - Train crash in Portugal - Russian troops 'leave Georgia'

Belgian Madeleine sighting ruled out

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:14:51 GMT

A possible sighting of Madeleine McCann in Belgium has been ruled out, Belgian authorities have said.

Did the Madeleine trial go cold?

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:28:55 GMT

Belgian detectives say they were not given enough information on allegations Madeleine McCann was snatched to order by a paedophile ring.

Madeleine 'paedophile ring' claim

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:47:37 GMT

British police had intelligence that Madeleine McCann could have been snatched by paedophiles.

Madeleine leads not followed up

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:12:13 GMT

New details about the Portuguese police enquiry into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann show potential leads not followed up.

McCann lawyers examine Portugese police files

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:47:40 GMT

Lawyers for Madeleine McCann's parents are trawling through Portuguese police files on the investigation into her disappearance.

Six-year-old boy drowns in Portugal

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:06:58 GMT

A six-year-old boy has drowned on a family holiday in Portugal.

Six-year-old boy drowns in Portugal

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:01:34 GMT

A six-year-old boy has drowned on a family holiday in Portugal.

Murat accepts ?600k damages

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:05:11 GMT

Robert Murat, a suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, has accepted a record ?600,000 in damages over his libel claims against UK media.

Murat wins ?500k damages

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:09:24 GMT

Robert Murat, a suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has settled libel claims against several British news outlets for ?500k

'United will recover from Queiroz exit' - Beckham

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:34:07 GMT

David Beckham believes Manchester United will soon overcome the loss of Carlos Queiroz.

Sport (Morning) for July 12th, 2008

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:33:02 GMT

Ferguson loses Ronaldo ally - Mourinho praises Lampard - Chambers runs 100m before Olympic decision.

Deco heads to Chelsea

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:15:46 GMT

The arrival of Portugal midfielder Deco at Chelsea is adding to speculation about the future of Frank Lampard.

Ferguson tight-lipped on Ronaldo

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:49:28 GMT

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says he will trust his old guard again next season.

Germany eliminate Portugal

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:28:30 GMT

Portugal crashed out of Euro 2008, beaten by Germany 3-2 in a thrilling game.

Sport (Morning) for June 20th, 2008

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:26:23 GMT

Portugal out of Euro 2008 - Real wait for signal from Ronaldo - Murray waits for Wimbledon draw

Scolari appointed by Chelsea

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:28:40 GMT

Chelsea have chosen World Cup winner Luiz Felipe Scolari to succeed Avram Grant as manager.

Sport (Morning) for June 12th, 2008

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:23:00 GMT

Scolari named Chelsea manager - Murray set for Gulbis test - Portugal qualify and the Swiss are out

Portugal beat Czechs

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:02:59 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo scored one goal and set up another as Portugal beat the Czech Republic 3-1 at Euro 2008.

Ronaldo takes advice from Scolari

Sat, 31 May 2008 12:34:47 GMT

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has given Cristiano Ronaldo advice about his future.

Parents deny being drunk

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:51:07 GMT

The British couple whose children were taken into care in Portugal have denied consuming excess alcohol.

Britons' children taken into care

Mon, 05 May 2008 06:50:00 GMT

A British couple on holiday in Portugal had their children temporarily taken into protective custody.

McCanns launch direct appeal

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:08:51 GMT

The parents of missing Madeleine McCann want anyone who has spoken to Portuguese police about her disappearance to contact them.

Portugese police defend leak claims

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:45:26 GMT

Portugal Police is defending itself against leak claims over interviews with Kate and Gerry McCann.

Slimy cuisine

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:46:05 GMT

Snail, snake and horse - some odd things have made it on to the international menu. Now add to that list lamprey, a sea creature that's be

Mistaken identity of Madeleine suspect?

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:33:13 GMT

A pig farmer who looks similar to the suspect in the sketches released by the McCanns has been ruled out by police.

Calls flood in over Madeleine suspect sketch

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:42:19 GMT

Police have received dozens of calls after releasing images of a man who may have abducted Madeleine McCann.

Madeleine suspect images released

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:00:48 GMT

New sketches of a man suspected of abducting Madeleine McCann have sparked dozens of phone calls from the public.

Girl missing near Madeleine site

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:19:21 GMT

A five-year-old girl has gone missing in Spain, 120 miles from where Madeleine McCann disappeared.

McCanns consider Madeleine film

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:16:18 GMT

Gerry and Kate McCann are considering making a film about the disappearance of their daughter Madeleine.

'Clothes with Madeleine DNA link found'

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:18:56 GMT

A bag of clothes with a possible DNA link to Madeleine McCann has been found in a lay-by near Faro Airport, in Portugal.

Algarve beach 'warnings were issued'

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:26:03 GMT

The children who survived the Algarve beach tragedy were warned to keep out of the sea, it has emerged.

Row over safety on Algarve beach

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:08:39 GMT

A row has erupted over whether the dangers of a beach in the Algarve, on which three Britons died, are made clear enough to visitors.

Maddie detective off the case

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:46:21 GMT

The Portuguese detective in charge of the Madeleine McCann inquiry has been removed from the case.

Photo lead in Madeleine case

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:49:34 GMT

A photograph of a small blonde girl in Morocco has been passed to experts working on the Madeleine McCann investigation.

'No immediate plan' to quiz McCanns

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:59:18 GMT

The McCanns have been told there are no immediate plans for them to be re-interviewed over their daughter Madeleine's disappearance.

Kate McCann 'won't be quizzed in Portugal'

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:52:24 GMT

A Portuguese judge has refused to order Kate McCann to return to the country for questioning, according to reports.

Family 'would sell homes' to fund McCanns

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:19:54 GMT

The aunt of Madeleine McCann has said her family is willing to sell their homes to pay legal fees run up by the missing girl's parents.

McCanns: Prosecutor to consider charges

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:29:38 GMT

Portuguese police have moved a step closer to potential charges against Madeleine McCann's parents by handing files to prosecutors.

Winning start for Scotland

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 18:03:09 GMT

Scotland got their World Cup campaign off to a solid start with 56-10 victory over Portugal on Sunday.

McCanns sue Portuguese paper

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:46:00 GMT

Madeleine McCann's parents have launched a defamation action against a Portuguese newspaper which accused them of killing their daughter.

Dad begs abductor to end Madeleine torment

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:31:21 GMT

The father of missing four-year-old Madeleine McCann has begged her abductor to end his family's 118-day nightmare.

McCanns meet Bigley's brother

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:36:56 GMT

Madeleine McCann's parents have met the brother of Ken Bigley to discuss the trauma of having a relative kidnapped.

McCanns' 'worst kind of limbo'

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:01:51 GMT

The mother of Madeleine McCann has said she would rather know her daughter is dead, than to remain in limbo for the rest of her life.

McCanns fear worst over tests

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 17:23:03 GMT

Madeleine McCann's parents are fearing the worst as they await DNA test results.

Police admit Madeleine may be dead

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:59:11 GMT

Portuguese police have publicly acknowledged for the first time that missing tot Madeleine McCann could be dead.

Madeleine: 'no new evidence'

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:06:42 GMT

A search at the home of the only official suspect is believed to have shed no light on the whereabouts of missing Madeleine McCann.

Daily Debate: How safe are our children?

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 06:28:43 GMT

Three months after her disappearance in Portugal how has Madeleine McCann's abduction affected your parenting habits?

Madeleine police end search of suspect's home

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 21:07:25 GMT

Portuguese police have ended a two-day search of the of the only suspect in the Madeleine McCann abduction case.

Madeleine police search suspect's home

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 21:36:29 GMT

Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have begun another search at the home of the only official suspect.

Belgian police hunt Madeleine suspect

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 20:04:44 GMT

Belgian police have issued an identikit drawing of a man reportedly seen with a child fitting a description of missing Madeleine McCann.

Falling building sends diners running

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:08:02 GMT

Diners had a lucky escape when a building collapsed in Port Delgado, Portugal.

Madeleine: suspect Murat quizzed again

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:21:37 GMT

The only named suspect in the May 3 disappearance of toddler Madeleine McCann in Portugal has been questioned again by police.

Couple suspected of 'swindling' McCanns

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:54:31 GMT

Spanish police will continue their questioning of a couple suspected of trying to extort money from the parents of Madeleine McCann.

Madeleine: crime scene was contaminated

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:36:56 GMT

Portuguese police investigating the kidnap of Madeleine McCann have said well-wishers may have destroyed vital evidence accidentally.

Scrubland search for Madeleine ends

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:28:07 GMT

There are no plans to further search the scrubland where a letter said missing Madeleine McCann could be buried, Portuguese police said.

Madeleine police 'in body hunt'

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:08:23 GMT

Portuguese police are investigating a tip-off from Dutch police claiming to know the whereabouts of missing toddler Madeleine McCann.

McCanns take time to reflect

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 07:58:29 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann have said they plan to take a break from their high profile campaign, to give themselves time to grieve.

McCanns staying in Portugal for summer

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 07:26:36 GMT

The parents of missing toddler Madeleine McCann plan to stay in Portugal at least until the end of the summer to hunt for their daughter.

'DNA find' in Madeliene's bedroom

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:51:34 GMT

DNA has been discovered belonging to a mystery "sixth" person in the room where Madeleine McCann was abducted, according to reports.

Madeleine search: McCanns head to Spain

Thu, 31 May 2007 16:15:03 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann are heading to the Spanish capital of Madrid to spread the word about their missing daughter.

Madeleine's parents meet the Pope

Wed, 30 May 2007 18:39:17 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann have met Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican and asked him to bless a photograph of their missing daughter.

Madeleine's parents head to Rome

Tue, 29 May 2007 18:56:26 GMT

Madeleine McCann's parents have left the Portugal holiday resort where their daughter went missing to meet the Pope in Rome.

Madeleine: police appeal for suspect

Sat, 26 May 2007 21:14:48 GMT

Police in Portugal are following up new a lead in the hunt for missing Madeleine McCann.

Madeleine's parents speak of their 'guilt'

Fri, 25 May 2007 21:36:12 GMT

The parents of missing Madeleine McCann have described their feelings of guilt at not being there when she was abducted.

New photo issued of missing Madeleine

Thu, 24 May 2007 13:02:51 GMT

The last known photograph of Madeleine McCann has been released exactly three weeks after she was snatched from her apartment in Portugal.

Madeleine's parents make Fatima pilgrimage

Wed, 23 May 2007 22:42:19 GMT

The parents of Madeleine McCann have visited Portugal's holiest site to pray for the safe return of the missing four-year-old.

Morocco may hold Madeleine clue

Mon, 21 May 2007 22:59:57 GMT

A petrol station in Marrakech may provide a crucial link in the hunt for Madeleine McCann.

Madeleine's father returning to the UK

Sun, 20 May 2007 22:12:10 GMT

The father of missing Madeleine McCann is flying to the UK to make arrangements for the international campaign to find his daughter.

Portugal police investigate web designer

Wed, 16 May 2007 22:43:20 GMT

Police are investigating a web designer linked to the key suspect in the Madeleine McCann investigation.

Madeleine suspect: 'Not enough evidence'

Tue, 15 May 2007 22:27:48 GMT

Police have said there is not enough evidence to arrest the main supect being questioned over the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.

Legal team assist McCann family

Mon, 14 May 2007 07:40:46 GMT

A legal team has flown out to assist Madeleine McCann's family in Praia da Luz.

Madeleine's father speaks of devastation

Sat, 12 May 2007 21:55:16 GMT

The father of missing Madeleine McCann spoke publicly of the devastation wreaked by her abduction on the day of her fourth birthday.

Paedophile link probed in Madeleine hunt

Wed, 09 May 2007 18:52:24 GMT

The parents of missing toddler Madeleine McCann have said they "remain positive" on the sixth day of the search for their daughter.

Police reveal details of Maddy search

Wed, 09 May 2007 06:21:44 GMT

Police in Portugal say they have investigated 350 separate suspicious incidents in the search for missing Madeleine McCann.

Madeleine's mum makes plea

Tue, 08 May 2007 06:05:59 GMT

Madeleine McCann's mother has made a plea for the three-year-old's safe return.