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The Chief Minister the Deputy Chief Minister are in London for treaty negotiations.The Government says it remains firmly committed to securing a treaty which is safe and secure for Gibraltar. It reiterates the status quo we have enjoyed post-Brexit is not an option while being very clear that No Deal would be better than a bad deal. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez has been following the negotiations.It was a case of nearly but not quite for Gibraltar on Saturday. An encouraging start to their World Cup qualifying campaign despite losing 3-1 to Montenegro. So what positives could they take in to tomorrow's game against Czechia in Faro. We tuned in live to Gibraltar's pre-match press conference with interim head coach Scott Wiseman is alongside Ethan Britto. Our sports reporter Louis Parral gave us his reaction to the conference, and looked back at the rest of the sports news from over the weekend with Louis Parral, covering the 9-ball pool tournament, the first touch rugby event on the Rock, and the athletics trophy presentation.We look ahead to Bloomsday, which celebrates the life of Irish writer James Joyce ((on June 16th)). Think music, song, poetry, and theatre on an Irish theme. Gibraltar has a special connection with Joyce's book Ulysses, as his main female character, Molly Bloom, is a Gibraltarian (her mother is from La Linea and her father is an Irish soldier based on the Rock). We spoke to author Rebecca Faller about Bloomsday.And, "small act, big impact!" That's the slogan of "Enviromemo" - one of the many talented groups in this year's Young Enterprise competition. Their eco-friendly stickers help remind you to switch off your lights, and are made entirely from compostable and recyclable materials. We spoke to team members Sara, Alice and Danille. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Childline is addressing school children about how to stay safe from harm. It's blue week - a time when the charity visits schools and educates on the work it does. Childline says that following growing concern amongst the community regarding sexual abuse cases, it felt it was important to speak to pupils in a sensitive way. Our reporter Shelina Assomull told us more.Gibraltarian archaeologist Dr Kevin Lane has been appointed vice president at UNESCO's International Council on Monuments and Sites (Water and Heritage) for the Latin America and Caribbean regions. Dr Lane is a senior researcher of the National Scientific and Technical Research Council, and a professor at the University of Buenos Aires. The Jewish Community is celebrating Purim. The holiday commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman in the ancient Persian Empire. Purim celebrations are traditionally colourful, with children in fancy dress brightening up town. Our mystery guest, proudly dressed for the occasion, explained how Purim has been celebrated on the Rock this year.Jose Mari Ruiz filled us in on all the sports events happening on the Rock, including a boxing debut from two brothers, and the final game week before the top six teams go alone to chase the league cup.And sticking with sports, you've heard of Padel, you've probably heard of Pickleball, but how about Racquetball? This weekend Europa Point will be the venue for the 2025 GSA Racquetball Open. We spoke to the UK and World Number 1 Mike Harris, as well as the Number 1 Seed in Gibraltar Declan Christie and the Association's Troy Charvetto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of Gibraltar Today...It's 39 years behind bars for paedophile Grahame Southwell. He abused five children repeatedly over a period of 25 years. It was a big day for the victims, who packed the Supreme Court.Our reporters Melanie Chipolina Guilliano and Iain Triay-Clarence were there for what could be the longest ever sentence handed down in Gibraltar's Supreme Court.-And we talk to Daniel Feetham, who has become the first Gibraltarian lawyer to receive the prestigious King's Counsel appointment in Gibraltar and now also in the U.K. How does he divide his time between Gib and England now? What's the nature of his legal work?What does the KC title mean?Mr Feetham is here to answer all of these questions and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Bassadone is a Gibraltarian, but is of Italian and Austrian heritage. Prior to co-founding Tokoro, he obtained his investment experience at Brockton Everlast, Brockton Capital, Nuveen (formerly named TH Real Estate and TIAA) and Colliers International. He is a qualified Chartered Surveyor. I sat down with Max to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate and his early career moves. Grit, determination, and focus needed to achieve goals. The story behind naming his business Tokoro and its meaning. Launching Tokoro in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown. Tokoro's USP, approach to raising capital and generating alpha in real estate. Tokoro's investment thesis: thematic style and fund structures. Social impact initiatives: becoming a B Corp and supporting 1% for the Planet. Attracting, empowering, and retaining talent through purpose-driven leadership. Current trends in capital markets and their impact on real estate allocation. Max's vision for the future of Tokoro. Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Max would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. Who do you want to see on the Podcast?  

Hi there! On this edition of Gibraltar Today...Local dancers Nicole Valverde and Naia Bautista appear on the big screen in one of the year's big movies. The Gibraltarians appears in the film adaptation of "Wicked"... We speak to Nicole, and her mum Odette Benatar - of Leisure Cinemas - who gets to show a film featuring her daughter. A lovely moment for the family.-As from tomorrow, vehicle owners will be able to buy new personalised motor vehicle registration plates which include letters.The initiative will be managed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Department and the Customer Care Hub.The plates, which will begin with the letter "G," can feature up to five additional numbers or letters.Jonathan Sacramento is handling the story for us.-Drama group 'Dramatis Personae' returns to the Magazine Studio Theatre next week with an original play by Julian Felice. "In Jesus' Name" is described as an intense thriller about Internet scams…He joins us with actors: Sam Bush and Chris Ablitt!-The Movember shave-off will hit Casemates on Saturday.Joe Holliday of the Gibraltar Prostate Cancer Support Group will tell us what to expect.-And how will Thanksgiving be marked in Gibraltar? And who will be celebrating?We talk to James Lasry, proud American, and head (president) of AmCham Gibraltar - the Rock's American Chamber of Commerce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to todays episode of Gibraltar Today,It's world pancreatic cancer day - lots of people wearing purple to help raise awareness. You may have caught it - Robin had an emotional chat with pancreatic survivor and hero, Louis Baldachino....Our reporter Katy Docker will talk to us about the importance of spotting the early symptoms of the disease.-Teenline has been launched to support teenagers with confidential counselling support.The service was launched by Youth Minister, Christian Santos. The people running it are… Childline. We talk to Caroline Carter Olivero. And also to Hayley Ferrary, Sarah Torres and Aaron Brier.-Also, Keith Vinicombe is doing a classical guitar concert on Tuesday at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, in aid of Calpe house, he'll join us in the studio with his guitar.-And, on Llanitos abroad… We talk to a Gibraltarian doctor based in Germany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Gibraltar Today...On Viewpoint, the Chief Minister was asked about affordable housing, rental housing, the treaty, Lifecom Care and more.Fabián Picardo was answering questions from Ros Astengo, who'll join us to discuss what we've learned.-November is the month of Remembrance...Monday the 11th marks the declaration of armistice, the agreement to end the fighting in the First World War. The Chairman of the Gibraltar branch of the Royal British Legion, Lt Col Francis Brancato joins us.-Tommorow's Purple Relay forms part of a programme of events to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer in the lead up to Purple Day next week.Four athletes join us - Sean Collado, Ian Yeats, Jerai Torres and Karl Baldachino -Jose Mari Ruiz joins us with the sport, including boxing.-Our "Llanitos Abroad" feature returns:We speak to James Bassadone: a Gibraltarian living in Denmark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's edition of Gibraltar Today...Hurricane Milton has torn through Florida, bringing tornadoes and floods. “A number of deaths" have been reported on the Atlantic coast, more than three million homes and businesses are without power, including Hubert Valverde's. The Development and Planning Commission has given full planning permission to the development at the old Bayside School site, following a revised application which brings down its height. Jonathan Sacramento followed proceedings at the Development and Planning Commission.World Mental Health Day: Gavin Santos tells us why the open water is so good for us. This weekend, the Amateur Swimming Association hosts its annual endurance swim.We knew it would come eventually… Captain Fantastic' Roy Chipolina has announced his retirement. We look back at the 41 year olds immense contributions to local football with Jose Marie Ruiz.Gibraltar's insurance sector is looking for young people, promising good career paths. Nick Pecino of the Gibraltar Insurance Institute joins us.And we meet another Gibraltarian living and working away from the Rock... We find out where Rosie Kelly has made a life for herself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LifeCome Care, a company providing domiciliary care for the GHA, made the news yesterday after complaints on of changes in carers, claims of no vetting, and various other issues. Ros Astengo spoke to Opposition member Atrish Sanchez for the feedback that they've received from the public. Local navy enthusiast Michael Sanchez was a teenager in 1982 when the Falklands war broke out between Britain and Argentina. Sensing that Gibraltar would play a vital strategic role for the British Armed Forces, he began a diary chronicling the events which would last for 74 days. Now, over 40 years later, Michael's published it as a book... it's called "Falklands conflict - A diary from Gibraltar".What is 'Gibraltarian English'? Why is it worth studying local authors and their writing? Professor Elena Seaone of the University of Vigo has been studying variation in World Englishes, including interactions between Gibraltar English and Llanito.And, the International Day of Older People has been marked by the Ministry of Equality. How do older people on the Rock feel and are they stereotyped? Our reporter Kevin Ruiz asked people for their thoughts along Main Street this morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atrish Sanchez is a disability rights advocate and member of the Gibraltar Social Democrats political party in the Gibraltar Parliament. She'll be telling us about the potential that people with disabilities can add to Gibraltarian politics. Learn more about Atrish and her work via the links below: Gibraltar Social Democrats official party website: https://www.gsd.gi/meet-the-team/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/jNhCZoAmTmyHFnGZ/?mibextid=LQQJ4d If you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠ Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmT Discord Server https://discord.gg/XsZZ42NU X (formerly known as Twitter): @JDDragonPodcast

The Supreme Court has dismissed a Competition law claim against Gibtelecom. Gib Fibre accused Gibtel of unfairly denying access to its data centres, following years of litigation between the companies on related issues. The company, and its subsidiary Rockolo, always maintained they had acted properly. Puisne Judge John Restano ruled Gibtelecom did not abuse a dominant market position. Iain Triay Clarence was at the courts earlier today. Do you find llanito, the way we talk and write in Gibraltar, interesting? Researchers and academics from Spanish, British, Swiss, Dutch, German and Italian universities are interested. They got together in Vigo, northwest Spain, with a number of Gibraltarian writers, the Gibraltar Government Archaeologist, local podcaster Michelle Rougeroni and linguists from GFAMS. We spoke to Manuel Enriles of GFAMS to discussed what the conference covered and why it matters. Women's Football is on the up! The Gibraltar national team recently completed a summer training camp, which entailed a number of friendlies against teams in the UK. We had players Shania Robba and Sophia Brinkman in the studio alongside GFA women's development officer Arianne Risso.And, we look back at the latest in local sport with our sports reporter Louis Parral. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hostile environment fostered by the Spanish team's “Gibraltar es Español” chants may have reared its ugly head last night. GBC has received reports of one, possibly two, violent incidents in La Linea involving some young people from Gibraltar, who were hurt on their way back from the fair. Our information suggests 'Gibraltar Español' was heard during one of these violent incidents. Iain Triay Clarence brought us the details. They have English accents and sound professional. And they've scammed Gibraltarian companies and individuals of literally millions of pounds. The number of reported incidents of telephone banking scams has now risen to more than 40, with the total amount of money scammed now in the millions. More reports are expected in the next 24 hours. How's the police dealing with it? Our reporter Jonathan Sacramento has spent some time with the RGP's Economic Crime Unit.Dancers from Stylos Dance Studios gave up their flip flops for dance shoes as they were competed at the Dance World Championships in Prague. And the team didn't disappoint, ???? We caught up with Lillianne Montero as well as dancers Anna Himenez and Heaven Bocarisa.And, a group of Explorer Scouts from the UK are here on the rock for a marine science camp in conjunction with the Nautilus Project.But what does a marine science camp entail. We spoke to Pablo Kussner and Cameron Byrne, two of the youth monitors, as well as leader and scout from the UK, Tom Pearson and Charlie Gutteridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 is dedicated to the best part of the European football calendar: the UEFA club competition qualifying rounds. We chat about the Gibraltarian pub team that claimed a win in the Conference League, the victorious Polish and Romanian teams in the Europa League and the part-timers from the Faroe Islands excelling in the Champions League. In Part 2, we bring you a random mix of stories from across the football world: Paul has been offered a coaching job on a mystery island in the South Pacific, Thimphu City of Bhutan have come up with a great initiative to protect the white-bellied heron and The Sweeper has sponsored a football team for the first time at the Icarus Cup in the USA. Join us for Part 3 over on Patreon at patreon.com/SweeperPod to hear about the Brazilian policeman who fired a rubber bullet at a goalkeeper, an Anguillan side that allows their supporters a top-flight run-out and the Icelandic footballer presented with a bottle of champagne by a Fantasy Football Winner. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - EURO 2024 disappointment 02:44 - Second-tier Corvinul's quirky situation 09:39 - UEFA win for pub team Bruno's Magpies 13:10 - San Marino, Wales & the Faroe Islands 19:38 - A mystery island coaching job for Paul 23:46 - Thimphu City's white-bellied heron initiative 30:50 - The first Sweeper-sponsored football team Buy your Sweeper-sponsored football shirt from the Icarus Cup: https://icarusfc.com/products/malmo?_pos=1&_psq=malmo&_ss=e&_v=1.0

The vast majority of respondents in a survey think the spread of misinformation and disinformation poses a significant threat to public discourse and democratic processes. But 8 in 10 feel confident in spotting fake news. The Gibraltar Regulatory Authority has published a report on the results collated from the media literacy survey which was carried out as part of its ‘Media Literacy Matters' Campaign. We discussed the results with the GRA's Frank Trenado and Ibrahim Alba.Jose Mari Ruiz told us about last night's results from the UEFA conference league qualifiers. Magpies got their campaign off to a flying start with a 2-0 win over Derry City, while in the Republic of Ireland St Josephs suffered a 2-1 defeat to Shelbourne FC. After a whopping 50 matches, the Euro 2024 gears up for the grand finale in Berlin, as Spain and England prepare to meet in Sunday's final! Spain's route to the final has been swift and graceful, reminiscent of a flamenco dancer at the peak of their power. England's route was rather more stuttered and tough to watch, reminiscent of your dad on the dance floor. But ultimately they are in the final! Our sports reporters Jose Mari Ruiz and Robin Sheppard-Capurro looked ahead to the big game. And, in today's edition of “Llanitos Abroad”, we spoke to sports writer Molly McElwee from West London on her way to cover Wimbledon! It's very exciting to have a Gibraltarian be a part in the rise of women in sports. She spoke to us about her career and how she felt leaving Gibraltar to pursue journalism with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pope has appointed Apostolic Nuncio Mark Miles to Costa Rica. The Gibraltarian Archbishop has been the Apostolic Nuncio in the Republic of Benin. Previously he was the papal ambassador to the West African country, and became the first Gibraltarian priest to hold such a senior diplomatic role and to be ordained an Archbishop. We spoke to the Bishop Carmel Zammitt about the appointment as well as News Editor Christine Vasquez.The MP for Finchley and Golders Green, Sarah Sackman has been appointed Solicitor General. In a statement, the Labour MP of Gibraltarian origin said that after 14 years of a Conservative Government people's trust in the rule of law and in the integrity of politics needed to be restored. The Chief Minister has welcomed the appointment saying he's particularly pleased to note the calibre of the appointments being made by the Labour Government. The Solicitor General advises the Crown and the Cabinet as deputy to the Attorney General. She spoke to GBC last week after the General election.And, during the summer the Bay and Strait of Gibraltar is a hotspot for tuna fishing. It's a hot topic, both from a political and sporting standpoint. We had a discussion on this in the studio with is Sam Marrache of the Tuna Fishing Club, as well and Christian Balban-Torres who recently competed in Gibraltar's first ever tuna fishing competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK has voted in a new Government: the Labour Party won by a landslide, with 412 seats of the 650 constituencies. Sir Keir Starmer will take up the post. David Lammy is expected to be appointed the Foreign Secretary and lead the negotiations for a future EU relationship treaty for Gibraltar. How do people on the Rock feel about having Labour at the wheel? Christina Cortes spoke to locals, as well as the Chief Minister, about their reactions to the election result.How long have you been at your job? On Sunday the congregation of St Joseph's Church came out to celebrate 40 years of Father Paul Bear's ordination. A day of prayer and celebration and a lot of reflection. We spoke to Father Bear in the studio. Gerry Wood has been appointed as Gibraltar's new archivist. We invited him to the studio to ask him how he feels about taking on the role. It is arguably the most popular community event of the year - the Calentita Food Festival is finally upon us! Tomorrow evening, John Mackintosh Square and Campion Park will be awash with hungry bellies to enjoy cuisines and dishes from around the world. There are 20 stalls in place tomorrow, most of which are permanent, but we can look forward to some new additions for the 15th edition of the festival. Alex Muñoz, who is preparing a Mexican stall at the festival, told us more. And, we have a brand-new segment on the show called "Llanitos Abroad". Every Friday we speak to a Gibraltarian living and working away from the Rock. Today we caught up with 59-year-old airline pilot Mark Carreras! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior Partner James Levy has given his evidence, and now his lawyer is doing so. Lewis Baglietto has said he got involved to deal with what he thought was a gross abuse of power. Asked why he has not been able to provide his messages with the Chief Minister from 2020, he said these are not available on his phone as he routinely clears his chats..A Gibraltarian archaeologist will be featured in a BBC documentary on Netflix after an exciting find in Iraq; Michael Hitchcock helped to recover a nearly complete skeleton of a Neanderthal woman in Shanidar Cave and his research will be showcased in the programme next month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning author Erin Bartels joins me on the show to talk about her latest novel, The Lady with the Dark Hair. We discuss the barriers women historically faced when they wanted to pursue a career as an artist as well as the recent emergence of female artists from history. Here is a description of the novel: A charismatic man with a legacy that long outlives him. A forgotten woman whose fate is forever tied to his. And the family whose history is still being written. Toulouse, France—1879 Catalan orphan-turned-fugitive Viviana Torrens has found sanctuary serving in the home of an aging artist in Southern France. It is in his studio that she meets Francisco Vella, a Gibraltarian merchant who sells artists' pigments. When her past catches up to her, she is compelled to pose as Vella's sister and join him on his travels or be deported back to Spain to stand trial. Along the way she will discover that the many parts she has been playing in order to hide her identity have far-reaching implications she never could have foreseen. East Lansing, Michigan—Present Day Esther Markstrom and her artist mother have always been proud of their ancestor, painter Francisco Vella. They even run a small museum and gallery dedicated to raising awareness of his scandalously underappreciated work. But when Esther reconnects with her former art history professor, she finds her once-solid family history on shaky ground as questions arise about Vella's greatest work—a portrait entitled The Lady with the Dark Hair. This dual-timeline story takes you on a captivating journey across time and continents, where past and present converge in a relentless search for truth, identity, and the freedom to follow one's dreams. Purchase The Lady with the Dark Hair on Amazon (affiliate). Check out Erin's website, and follow her on Facebook, and Instagram. Ways you can help the show: Join the Historical Fiction: Unpacked Podcast Group on Facebook! Be sure to visit my Instagram, Facebook, and website. Subscribe to my mailing list here. Follow the show on Instagram! Purchase Alison's historical novel, One Traveler (affiliate). Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, you help support my work without paying any more for the product. Thank you for your support!

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Erin Bartels stops by the podcast this week to chat about her new book, The Lady with the Dark Hair. In addition to talking about this fantastic book, we chat about Erin's own artistic abilities, her love affair with books, and she answers whether or not her son likes to read, plus she shares her husband's podcast, High and Silver Presents Pilgrim's Progress. Patrons hear about what is going to be her first international trip. The Lady with the Dark Hair by Erin BartelsEsther Markstrom and her artist mother have always been proud of their ancestor, painter Francisco Vella. They even run a small museum and gallery dedicated to raising awareness of his scandalously underappreciated work. But when Esther reconnects with her former art history professor, she finds her once-solid family history on shaky ground as questions arise about Vella's greatest work--a portrait entitled The Lady with the Dark Hair.In 1879, Catalan orphan-turned-fugitive Viviana Torrens has found sanctuary serving in the home of an aging artist in Southern France. It is in his studio that she meets Francisco Vella, a Gibraltarian merchant who sells artists' pigments. When her past catches up to her, she is compelled to pose as Vella's sister and join him on his travels or be deported back to Spain to stand trial. Along the way she will discover that the many parts she has been playing in order to hide her identity have far-reaching implications she never could have foreseen.This dual-timeline story from award-winning author Erin Bartels takes readers from the sleepy Midwest to the sultry Mediterranean on a relentless search for truth, identity, and the freedom to follow one's dreams.Get your copy of The Lady with the Dark Hair by Erin Bartels.Check out her husband's podcast here.ERIN BARTELS writes character-driven fiction for curious people. Her readers know to expect that each of her novels will tell a unique story about fallible characters so tangible that it's hard to believe they are not real people. Whether urban, rural, or somewhere in between, her settings come alive with carefully crafted details that engage all the senses and transport the reader to a singular time and place. And her themes of reckoning with the past, improving the present, and looking with hope to the future leave her readers with a sense of peace and possibility.Erin is the award-winning author of We Hope for Better Things, The Words between Us, All That We Carried, The Girl Who Could Breathe Under Water, Everything Is Just Beginning, and The Lady with the Dark Hair (coming March 2024). A two-time Christy finalist and winner of two WFWA Star Awards and two Michigan Notable Book Awards, Erin has been a publishing professional for more than twenty years. After eighteen years in the capital city of a state that is 40% water, she now lives with her family in a charming small town surrounded by farm fields and pasturelands.You can find her on Facebook @ErinBartelsAuthor and on Instagram @erinbartelswrites.Visit Erin's website.

The GSD says the Government is planning to ‘rush' through a bill which would give it power to suspend the McGrail inquiry or restrict the disclosure of material. The party questions whether this is an attempt to give Fabian Picardo further powers ahead of an inquiry that is due to investigate his actions. Christina Cortes spoke to Opposition leader, Keith Azopardi. The Gibraltar Football Association is hosting a 2-day UEFA regional anti-match fixing workshop, with visiting officials from the associations of England, Spain, Italy, Andorra, Luxembourg and San Marino. Laisun Liu. Integrity & Disciplinary Officer at the GFA, spoke to us about the workshop in more detail. A concert featuring award winning musicians will be held at the Convent Ballroom tomorrow evening. Organisers from the Philharmonic Society, describe Narek Hakhnazaryan as one of the most highly sought cellists in the world. He joined us in the studio ahead of his performance.And, did you catch Gibraltarian actor Joe Cuby on City Pulse last night? He sat down with Kevin Ruiz and shared his story, name dropping Sir Roger Moore, Cliff Richard and other big names. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gibraltarian vet Mark Pizarro says it's "ridiculous" an aquarium on the site of Victualling Yard storehouse in Rosia Bay has received outline planning permission by the DPC. Yesterday the Commission heard of plans to restore the historic building to accommodate the oceanic display and research centre. It currently houses the dog kennels, which would continue to use the site if the Aquarium goes ahead. Mark joined us in the studio to express his concerns.World Wildlife Day will be celebrated tomorrow at the Natural History Museum at Parson's Lodge. This year's global theme is "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation". Keith Bensusan & Stewart Finlayson from the museum told us more about tomorrow's event.And, have you successfully quit smoking? After attending her first smoking cessation clinic, our news editor Christine Vasquez spoke to us about her efforts to kick the habit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 20 months of being on the Financial Action Task Force's grey list: Gibraltar has been removed. We spoke to Minister for Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham, who has described it as one of the proudest moments of his life.Are you a blood donor? The Health Authority is running an ongoing campaign. Our reporter Claire Hernandez covered a recent reception to thank those who donate. Gibraltarian boxer Tyrone Buttigieg is gearing up to his fourth professional fight, this time against Jan Gorol from the Czech Republic. The event, at the Casino Admiral in San Roque, is less than two weeks away. Both Tyrone and our sports reporter Davie Wilson joined us in the studio And, the month February is World Heart Month. The Gibraltar Cardiac Association has a few events lined up to mark the occasion. Suyenne Catania, Magelle Segovia and Chantal Ignacio from the charity told us how to look after our hearts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Nicoleta explores relational trauma and happiness with Trevor Rocca, Polyvagal and Trauma Informed Coach from Gibraltar. Inside the mind and life of a Gibraltarian.When personal training becomes thea path for self-soothing.How understanding dissolves the self-blame and shaming.The lack of parental affection and trauma injuries. Insight into relational trauma. Why each relationship carries relational trauma.How the polyvagal theory helps healing trauma.The power of compassion in trauma work.Learning to self-regulating the nervous system.Meditation, yoga and other mindful practises in trauma healing.The importance of co-regulation.Replacing the concept of “stress” with “dysregulation”.The act of gentle reflection.Take action to boost your confidence.And never forget you are a human being. Connect with Trevor Rocca here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-rocca-016216173/  

The ceremonial opening of Parliament saw Gibraltar's first woman Speaker take up the post. Jonathan Scott shared key moments of the opening speeches from Madam Speaker Karen Rammage, the Governor Sir David Steel, the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, and the leader of the Opposition Keith Azopardi.A night of Gibraltarian Folk music and poetry, ‘Trovadores and Poets de nuestro Peñón', will be celebrating Gibraltarian identity. The show is being produced and hosted by writer and singer Gabriel Moreno. He gave us more details about the event, and even treated us to a live performance in the studio!And - four runners will be taking on a relay tomorrow, with a strong message for those fighting cancer: never lose hope. Sean Collado, Ian Yeats, Jerai Torres and Karl Baldachino told us about how important it is raise awareness and to know the signs of pancreatic cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recruitment for a new Stipendiary Magistrate is underway. Kelly-Anne Borge spoke to News Editor Christine Vasquez to find out more. What does the future hold for GAMPA? Tanya Santini has taken over as Director. The Nautilus Project has seen a signifiant influx of new recuits. Connor Stevens and Emily Rees told us what motivated them to volunteer. And, Gibraltarian football vlogger Aidan Britto is making waves online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

►Check out our fanlink.to/Y0UTUBE for your audiovisual experience◄ Step into the timeless allure of today's 'Old Fashioned' episode, curated by London-based visionary REj. Just as this cocktail blends ageless elements, REj masterfully intertwines harmonies from his Gibraltarian heritage with influences spanning Indie, Rock, Rap, and dance music, crafting a melodic journey that transcends boundaries. From the confines of his home, REj's creative fire ignited within four walls, giving birth to an array of vibrant productions. As his tracks grace labels like Reculture, Sum Over Histories, and Mumbai Records, REj shatters artistic expectations, revealing a limitless sonic spectrum. Bridging his productions to the decks, REj enchants audiences across U.K. and Spanish venues, infusing his sets with the same energy that fuels his creations. Prepare to be captivated by the unreleased gems peppered throughout his 'Old Fashioned', as REj adds his signature touch to every beat, shaping a sound that's unmistakably his own. Don't miss out on this fresh cocktail of the day! Cheers! The bartenders REj @rej-uk www.instagram.com/rej.music Schirmchendrink @schirmchendrink www.facebook.com/schirmchendrink www.instagram.com/schirmchendrink

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Our reporter Christina Cortes brings us the latest on the Morrisons pay offer.Gibraltarian playwright Louis Emmitt-Stern, whose play 'Spaceships' took London by storm is back on the Rock. And, £2.8million, from the covid fund, public donations, will now be used to refurbish the main entrance to St. Bernard's hospital and the primary care centre. The Minister for Public Health and environment John Cortes was in the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The topic of conversation today was vaping - which works by heating liquid in a small device so you can breathe it into your lungs.Over 60% of Year 13 students have tried vaping - more than 6 in 10 young people.There also seems to be a pattern that girls are more likely to try the cigarette substitute than boys – particularly at a younger age. The data comes from a recent study on vaping among young people carried out by the Gibraltar University and Public Health Gibraltar. Close to 2,200 participated in a short survey - almost 70% of year 7 to 13 students. It's also found that the short-term prevalence of vaping amongst young people, particularly in the past month, is relatively high, suggesting that Gibraltarian young people who try vaping tend to continue.We discussed the vaping survey results with Director of Public Health, Dr Helen Carter. We also heard the views of Comprehensive School students and Tamsin Suarez of the Civil Union of Students and Parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born in the Rhondda with strong Gibraltarian roots, Caitlin has developed a huge passion for singing and rhythm.. with a strong, rich vocal and a knack for instant pop hooks, Caitlin blends honest songwriting with an exciting rhythmic core. Graham Coath talks to Caitlin as part of his My Music Podcast #Songwriting #NewMusic #MyMusic #Podcast #MusicTalk #ArtistsFromTheWorld #GrahamCoath #Celebrity #ZaneLowe #JoolsHolland #TheListeningParty #PassionForMusic #ListenWithoutWalls #LiveMusic #Gigs #Songwriting #Instagram #SocialMedia #TikTok #HowToGetHeard

The World Health Organisation says Antimicrobial Resistance is one of the top 10 global public health threats.Antimicrobials are medicines used to prevent and treat infections in humans, animals and plants. Antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics. Misuse and overuse of these drugs are the main drivers of this problem.I admit when I first heard the term ‘antibiotic resistance', I thought it referred to people who were using antibiotics too much and were themselves becoming resistant to the antibiotics. But that is NOT what we're talking about.Antimicrobial resistance means that germs… bacteria, fungi, viruses… develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them.What can we do about that?A question for Dr Leon Leanse, a Gibraltarian who has been carrying out research in Boston, America… and is now a Senior Research Associate at the University of Gibraltar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The EuroHockey Qualifier D, Men's event is happening at Uddingston Hockey Club (Scotland), between Wednesday 24th August and Saturday 27th August 2022. Wales, Switzerland, Scotland and Gibraltar play a round robin format tournament in order to qualify for the EuroHockey Championships. Jorgen Haveland is one of the more experienced players in a very young Gibraltarian squad at the tournament. Here, in this interview, he gives us his thoughts on the match against Wales. He also gives us a little insight into what's happening with Gibraltarian hockey... Toby Reynolds-Cotterill is the goalkeeper for the Welsh National Hockey Team. Here are his post match thoughts after the third and final match of the qualifying event, against Gibraltar. The seven nil win secured Welsh qualification to the A Grade EuroHockey Championships in 2023. Toby Reynolds-Cotterill also discusses what's upcoming for Hockey Wales. Wales 7 - 0 Gibraltar 27.08.2022 The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

The EuroHockey Qualifier D, Men's event is happening at Uddingston Hockey Club (Scotland), between Wednesday 24th August and Saturday 27th August 2022. Wales, Switzerland, Scotland and Gibraltar play a round robin format tournament in order to qualify for the EuroHockey Championships. Patrick Krüsi (who speaks with an Australian accent) and Elias Brönniamann both play hockey for the Swiss National Team. Both players got themselves on the score sheet today, with Elias Brönniamann bagging four of them in a nine goal game against Gibraltar. Eric Abudarham is one of the more experienced players in a very young Gibraltarian squad at the tournament. Here, in this interview, he gives us his thoughts on the match against Switzerland. Switzerland 7 - 2 Gibraltar 25.08.2022 The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Join Dr. Sam Benady as he talks to us on the life and times of Governor Don who was Gibraltar's Governor for17 years and made many advancements for the betterment of the lives of the Gibraltarian civilian community. This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

In episode 35 of Fresh From The Scene, music journalist Ruby Price is joined by the first ever guest Alex Vallejo and talks about an upcoming concert at Inces Hall, his debut record I'll See You Soon and how it is the most personal project he's worked on to date! “Gibraltarian guitarist Alex Vallejo will be launching his debut album "I'll See You Soon" at the Inces Hall Theatre on Friday 1st July 2022. The 1st Class Honours Bmus and current PhD student composes instrumental progressive rock inspired by the likes of Plini, Animals As Leaders, and Intervals. While often technical, his music is mainly melody-driven and designed to create emotional atmospheres that flow throughout his tracks...” Alex Vallejo Facebook Instagram Show tickets Get in touch Email Twitter.com/FFTScene Twitter.com/Ruubez

Since playing their last gig at Breaking Bands Festival in Bromsgrove in 2015 – in a move which shocked their fans worldwide – Breed 77 have been but a whisper, despite persistent and hopeful rumblings that the band would once again rise to prominence.Those whispers gained traction earlier this year when the band began teasing about something new and big from the Breed 77 camp, culminating in a 48-hour countdown which ended on February 10 with the acoustic film clip to their 2004 song “A Matter Of Time” appearing on social media.A statement from the band accompanied the release of the video, signifying that Breed 77 had decided to ‘awaken from their slumber’ and that new music and a number of multi-media releases were on the horizon.The Gibraltarian hard rock/flamenco/metal pioneering outfit Breed 77 was back, but to what extent?As the trickle transformed into a stream and then a tidal wave of expectation, the members of Breed 77 reached out to HEAVY for a world exclusive interview about the re-emergence of the band and what they have planned for the future.In fact, the band was so excited to finally be getting their plans out to the world that we were joined by all four members – Paul Isola (lead vocals), Danny Felice (guitar), Pedro Caparros López (guitars) and Andre Joyzi (drums) – for a candid chat about the past, present and future of Breed 77.We start by asking for official confirmation that Breed 77 are here to stay..."Yes, definitely," Isola enthused. "I think it was a decision we took amongst ourselves but then it is a completely different decision to put it out there publically. We are really excited about getting back into the world, especially with everything that's going on in the last year. I think in a very, very, very weird way the planets have aligned and have given us this opportunity and this scope to wake the band up because we were never really... it wasn't as if the band had ended, it was like this hiatus, so it's more a case of we got our stuff together and got on with it and actually committed to coming back as a functioning, active live band."With Breed 77's popularity, especially in Europe, the decision to release their first interview through HEAVY came as somewhat of a shock, but the band whole-heartedly defer to their love of this country and their previous sold-out tour when outlining the decision."For us, it's really important" Isola continued. "We had such a great time last time we were in Australia and as you said before you are the furthest one away in this conversation. It's always a harder proposition in the business to be able to go over there and play and we just wanna hit the ground running. We want to give Australia the importance it deserves. We want to be able to play there as soon as and as often as we can. We also have an intrinsic link with Australia in that we spent many years with Alberts, the UK arm of the company that brought us AC/DC - and for us, it was always... it was kind of like a homecoming last time we were there. It was very, very cool and we don't want it to be a long time before we return. We are so happy for you to give us the time for our first interview in WOW like eight years!"When Breed 77 formed back in 1996 they introduced a flamenco style rock/metal hybrid that at the time was unique to the music world. Here was a band who was blending genres together that has never been contemplated before, and even better still had managed to pull it off successfully."At the beginning, we never sat down and thought of a plan to actually introduce this flamenco and Southern-style of music that we had," Felice said. "The first demos were a little more contemporary of the time - a bit rappy like Korn - but we did one demo where we had a different vibe, and this is before we did albums, but immediately we started - and we were very wary - we started to put this influence of the South of Spain because in Gibraltar we were big on flamenco music and flamenco rock and I remember we were very nervous. We didn't know if people would appreciate this so we were a bit shy about putting together this experience of new music. As you said at the time this mixture of music - apart from Sepultura who had just done the Roots Bloody Roots thing - you never had anybody doing music like that. All the music, especially in the UK, was very safe or the bands were imitating what came across from America. I think we were very brave to start introducing the flamenco style of vision. It came naturally because of where we were."In the full interview, the band members run us through the public reaction to their early sound, signing to Alberts, the success of Cultura and their thoughts on why, their 2005 Australian tour, their final show in 2015 and how long the band had known this would be their final gig for some time, what led them to come back, new music and releases, the musical direction the new material will take and more.

In December 1982, Spain reopened its border with Gibraltar after a 13-year blockade of the disputed British territory. The border was closed by the dictator General Franco and led to the separation of families as well as a hardening of Gibraltarian attitudes towards Spain. It was only reopened when the new democratic government in Madrid wanted to join the European Union. Simon Watts talks to Tito Vallejo Smith, a retired defence worker and historian. PHOTO: Gibraltarian and Spanish police officers side-by-side in the 1980s (Getty Images)

The number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise in Spain, with 1,525 new infections detected in 24 hours on Friday – the highest figure since the end of the lockdown period. The surge in cases has sparked concern in Europe, leading several countries, including France and Germany, to recommend against travel to the Spanish regions most affected by the outbreaks. In other news, Gibraltarian authorities have been seeking a formula that will allow the British Overseas Territory to retain ties to the European Union, The Rock could possibly join the customs union or the Schengen Area.

Angie Lau, Editor-in-Chief of Forkast.News, spoke with Gibraltarian Minister of Financial Services and Gaming Albert Isola about how his small jurisdiction became a global leader in blockchain regulation. The conversation covered a range of topics, including the possible effect, or lack thereof, of Brexit on Gibraltarian regulation of cryptocurrencies, the growing importance of Asia in the world of blockchain, and how the industry has brought together experts in finance and experts in technology to create an entirely new space for discussion.

Angie Lau, Editor-in-Chief of Forkast.News, spoke with Gibraltarian Minister of Financial Services and Gaming Albert Isola about how his small jurisdiction became a global leader in blockchain regulation. The conversation covered a range of topics, including the possible effect, or lack thereof, of Brexit on Gibraltarian regulation of cryptocurrencies, the growing importance of Asia in the world of blockchain, and how the industry has brought together experts in finance and experts in technology to create an entirely new space for discussion.

With just under a week to go before Hallowe’en, this episode of Gibraltar Stories looks at some of Gibraltar’s ghost stories. ***This episode comes with a health warning: Listeners of a sensitive nature and young children may not enjoy all of the subject matter in this episode - it does get a bit gruesome in places. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea!*** Gibraltar, just like any other city has a whole host of ghost stories and spooky legends, the most famous of which is probably the Grey Lady of the Convent (the ghost of a young nun who was allegedly bricked up into the walls of the Convent to prevent her from eloping with her lover). There are tales of long departed soldiers still making their patrols through the many miles of tunnels within the Rock itself and Moorish Castle which has seen centuries come and go sitting above Casemates Square. Gibraltarian writer Jackie Anderson is in the process of collecting an anthology of Gibraltar ghost stories and is on the look out for any which may have passed her by. Do you have any to share with her? You can make contact with Jackie via email to: jackiegirl@hotmail.co.uk Jackie’s blog which features some of her writing on Gibraltar’s ghosts can be found here: https://halloweenchillingtales.blogspot.com/ Music on this podcast is by DP Music on www.melodyloops.com mixed with Gibraltar atmospheric sounds. Gibraltar Stories is produced, edited and presented by Lindsay Weston.

Whatever your favourite dish is, from burritos to bratwurst, from macarons to Moroccan pinchitos or even Gibraltarian calentita, there’s bound to be something to suit you at the annual Calentita food festival. This summer Calentita returned for its thirteenth year with stalls selling food from many of the nationalities represented within in the Gibraltarian community. Alongside the culinary aspects of the event lies a deeper message to look at the ethical and environmental impact of the food we eat both at Calentita and in our everyday lives. Not only that, this year’s festival fell on the eve of the Gibraltar 2019 NatWest International Island Games, so many more different nationalities were represented in the customers as well as the stall holders. In this episode of Gibraltar Stories, I hope you get a flavour of what the event was about this year as we hear from one of the organisers; Owen Smith and two of the speakers, Claire Louise Foster from The Kasbar and Vidya Heisel from the Danyadara Permaculture Project. For more information on the topics covered in this episode, please check out these links: https://www.calentita.gi/ https://danyadara.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thekasbar/ Music on this podcast is by DP Music on www.melodyloops.com mixed with Gibraltar atmospheric sounds Gibraltar Stories is produced, edited and presented by Lindsay Weston

The Frontier Closure 50 Years On : Part 6 – The Legacy “There was a positive aspect of this as the latest siege, in that it presented challenges…. which, I think, the Gibraltarian rose over with flying colours ” – Manuel Perez On 8th June 1969, Spain’s General Franco closed the land border between Spain and Gibraltar. Overnight, supply lines were cut, families were separated and telecommunications ceased. This week, in the 6th and final part of this series of podcasts looking at the impact of the Frontier Closure, I hear from a several of the people who have contributed to the series so far about the legacy of the closed frontier years, and why it’s important to remember this period in Gibraltar’s history. My thanks to all those who contributed to Part 6 : Ambrose Avellano, Dr Jennifer Ballantine Perera, Sylvia Ballantine, David Bentata, Irma Casciaro, Paula Galliano, Dr Joseph Garcia, Aileen Gordon, Manuel Perez, William Serfaty, Henry Smart, Juan Carlos Teuma, Tito Vallejo Smith & Jackie Vila. The photograph used to illustrate this series online is reproduced by kind permission of the Gibraltar National Archives. The commentary from archive news footage is included by kind permission of GBC. ‘Going South’ & ‘Take me to the border’ is performed by Philip Valverde and was written by Frank N Valverde & Philip J Valverde. The Gibraltar Stories theme music is by DP Music on www.melodyloops.com mixed with Gibraltar atmospheric sounds Gibraltar Stories is produced, edited and presented by Lindsay Weston

The Frontier Closure 50 Years On : Part 2 - Supplies ”I remember the little boats coming full of fruit and vegetables and they would tie up at the quay” – Aileen Gordon On 8th June 1969, Spain’s General Franco closed the land border between Spain and Gibraltar. Overnight supply lines were cut, families were separated and telecommunications ceased. This week, in Part 2 – Supplies, I look back at the impact the frontier closure had on all the provisions coming into Gibraltar, from fruit and vegetables to medical oxygen and building materials. How the community coped, the help which came from further afield and the ingenuity of the Gibraltarian people which helped sustain them during the years of the closure. My thanks to all those who contributed to Part 2 : Sylvia Ballantine, David Bentata, Paula Galliano, Dr Joseph Garcia, Clive Golt, Aileen Gordon, Manuel Perez, Henry Smart, Annette Tunbridge, Tito Vallejo Smith & Louis Wood. The photograph used to illustrate this mini series is reproduced by kind permission of the Gibraltar National Archives. This episode features ‘Going South’ performed by Philip Valverde, my thanks to him for allowing me to use this recording for this purpose. Other music on this podcast is by DP Music on www.melodyloops.com mixed with Gibraltar atmospheric sounds Gibraltar Stories is produced, edited and presented by Lindsay Weston.

After a career as a paparazzi photographer capturing images of Hollywood stars and royalty as they holidayed on the Costa del Sol, Gibraltarian photographer Juan Carlos Teuma is now back home in Gibraltar and has changed sides to work for the establishment as official photographer for the Gibraltar Government. Gone are the days of hiding in trees and spying on celebrities from roof tops, he now takes official photos for Government publications and press events as well as for inclusion in the Gibraltar National Archive. I met him at the archives during some of my research into Gibraltar’s recent history and he agreed to tell me some of the fascinating tales of his life celebrity spotting in Marbella. Music on this podcast is by DP Music on www.melodyloops.com mixed with Gibraltar atmospheric sounds Gibraltar Stories is produced, edited and presented by Lindsay Weston

Should you find yourself in Casemates Square around midday on the tenth of September, you will be surrounded with a sea of red and white, thousands of Gibraltarians dressed in their national colours, waving the red and white Gibraltar flag with the castle and key motif, and you’ll be in no doubt that Gibraltar has a fierce national identity. For activists and proud Gibraltarians Annette & Paul Tunbridge, Gibraltarian identity is something which shouldn't just be championed every Gibraltar National Day. They firmly believe the identity of the Gibraltarian was born in 1704 with the signing of the Treaty of Utrecht and despite that, they are still "an invisible people". Music on this podcast is by DP Music on www.melodyloops.com mixed with Gibraltar atmospheric sounds Gibraltar Stories is produced, edited and presented by Lindsay Weston

Hello, and welcome to the first episode of this second series of Gibraltar Stories. This week I look back on a chapter in Gibraltar’s history which affected all Gibraltarian families; the evacuation of the civilian population during World War II. Joe Gingell was a small child when he was first sent away to Morocco, and later on to Blitz-hit London. For years, he has been researching the experiences of families like his own, who were sent far from home. His initial research was prompted by his daughter, Michelle, who at the time was being treated for breast cancer in the UK, and his first book, ‘We Thank God and England…’ is dedicated to her memory and raised funds for cancer charities. Since that book was first published in 2011, Joe continued to amass information, photographs and stories about more of the evacuees and their family experiences and has recently published a second book; ‘Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea’ which holds further stories. Joe’s second book is being sold to raise funds for The Gibraltar Alzheimer’s & Dementia Society and The Gibraltar Mental Welfare Society. If you would like to purchase a copy of Joe’s book, please contact him via email: joegingell@gibtelecom.net Music on this podcast is by DP Music on www.melodyloops.com mixed with Gibraltar atmospheric sounds Gibraltar Stories is produced, edited and presented by Lindsay Weston

Something will have to change in Spain as seven people have now been killed in the running season this year. Four were killed this weekend. 14 Jihadist recruiters have been arrested in Madrid and various Moroccan cities. Fewer Russians and more Americans are visiting Spain. Gibraltar is furious as Guardia Civil allegedly shot across the bows of Gibraltarian's boat. British police sent to Magaluff to stop drunken behaviour is telling friends she was sozzled herself! In the UK Investigators have begun the grim task of identifying the dead in Shoreham, West Sussex, after a plane crashed onto the local roads. It is still not known if the toll will rise beyond the 11 so far believed to have died. Cameron's pledges are in tatters as Net immigration soars to record high of 330,000. Britain’s leading FTSE 100 index opened up 1.7 per cent on Tuesday morning, as investors in London appeared to shrug off further dramatic falls in Asia overnight. Only Cyprus, Ireland, Malta, Austria and France keep a database of those who have been convicted of sex crimes. Slovakian Eduard Peticky moved to the UK just days after being released from jail. Clubber who smashed a wine glass over a City worker’s head after a drink was spilled on her at a London bar is spared jail.......and........ How English are jailed over licence fee but Scots aren't . Offenders in Scotland pay just £75 and those in Northern Ireland an average of £80. The discrepancies have sparked fresh concerns about the unfairness of the television licence. ....Rower who blacked up to pilot his boat The Golliwogger in river festival denies racism saying 'Down in Cornwall it's a bit different' .......

Something will have to change in Spain as seven people have now been killed in the running season this year. Four were killed this weekend. 14 Jihadist recruiters have been arrested in Madrid and various Moroccan cities. Fewer Russians and more Americans are visiting Spain. Gibraltar is furious as Guardia Civil allegedly shot across the bows of Gibraltarian's boat. British police sent to Magaluff to stop drunken behaviour is telling friends she was sozzled herself! In the UK Investigators have begun the grim task of identifying the dead in Shoreham, West Sussex, after a plane crashed onto the local roads. It is still not known if the toll will rise beyond the 11 so far believed to have died. Cameron's pledges are in tatters as Net immigration soars to record high of 330,000. Britain’s leading FTSE 100 index opened up 1.7 per cent on Tuesday morning, as investors in London appeared to shrug off further dramatic falls in Asia overnight. Only Cyprus, Ireland, Malta, Austria and France keep a database of those who have been convicted of sex crimes. Slovakian Eduard Peticky moved to the UK just days after being released from jail. Clubber who smashed a wine glass over a City worker’s head after a drink was spilled on her at a London bar is spared jail.......and........ How English are jailed over licence fee but Scots aren't . Offenders in Scotland pay just £75 and those in Northern Ireland an average of £80. The discrepancies have sparked fresh concerns about the unfairness of the television licence. ....Rower who blacked up to pilot his boat The Golliwogger in river festival denies racism saying 'Down in Cornwall it's a bit different' .......