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Gibraltar Government lottery photographic competition

The Government has announced the adjudication of the Gibraltar Government Lottery Photographic Competition with the winners having been selected last week at the Ministry of Justice, Trade and Industry. The adjudication was hosted by the Minister, Nigel Feetham, who, in collaboration with the Gibraltar Government Lottery committee members, selected the images that will feature on...

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Teenager admits causing fire in Mid Harbour flat

A teenager has admitted causing a fire in a Mid Harbour flat which left two children and three adults hospitalised last December.  Appearing before the Supreme Court, Juan Francisco Sanchez Valenzuela, 19, of Castellar, pleaded guilty to one count of damaging a property in Wave Crest House without lawful excuse, intending to damage the property...

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Action4Schools funds annual sports day in Sierra Leone, highlighting power of small donations

Action4Schools recently funded the annual Sports Day at Church of Christ School in Sierra Leone, highlighting the role of Gibraltar's donors in making such events possible. The charity’s founder, Jimmy Bruzon, said even small contributions can create a significant impact. "This is the fourth year in a row that our charity is able to support...

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Gibraltar Youth delegates for UKOTA Youth Summit and UK Youth Parliament

Three young Gibraltarians, selected through essay competitions, will represent Gibraltar at the UKOTA Youth Summit on diversity and inclusion and the UK Youth Parliament on education and learning in London this month. The UKOTA Youth Summit which will take place on February 27. UKOTA is the umbrella organisation which groups together the different inhabited UK...

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GHA staff complete anti-terrorist response training

Gibraltar Health Authority staff and emergency responders completed a three-day anti-terrorist response training led by UK expert Carl Daniels, enhancing their preparedness for mass casualty incidents through courses on medical command, triage, and decision-making. GHA Staff, including Senior Gibraltar Health Authority and Ambulance Service Officers, were recently presented with certificates after their successful completion of...

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GTB Connect conference

Gibraltar Tourist Board CEO Kevin Bossino participated in the CONNECT Route Conference held in Girona, Spain, last week. The event brought together 800 attendees, including representatives from 200 airports across 63 countries. “This was a valuable opportunity to connect with existing airline partners, stay informed about industry trends, and explore potential new routes with both...

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Running Nanny set to run London half marathon for her ‘Little Lion’ Tyler

Local runner Monique Howes is taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), a place that holds a special place in her heart. In 2015, her grandson Tyler was born with a rare Congenital Dermal Melanocytosis on his face, leading the family on an unexpected medical journey....

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Bank of England cuts rates but slashes growth forecast in blow to Labour

By Alex Daniel, PA Business Reporter The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.5%, but painted a gloomy picture for the UK economy by halving its growth forecast for this year and predicting a surge in inflation. Policymakers voted for a quarter-point reduction on Thursday, after similar cuts in August and November last...

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Commons Speaker pays tribute to his father, former Labour MP Doug Hoyle

By Christopher McKeon, PA Political Correspondent Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle paid tribute to his father Lord Doug Hoyle at a memorial service in Westminster earlier this week. Lord Hoyle, a Freeman of the City of Gibraltar and trustee of Calpe House, had strong affection for Gibraltar and its people, who he championed throughout his parliamentary career. Dignitaries including former...

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UK will ‘stay resolute’ in commitment to working with US and EU, says Starmer

By PA Political Staff Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will “stay resolute” in its commitment to working with both the US and the EU as he insisted that Britain is “not choosing between” them. The Prime Minister also said he has been clear that both relationships “are important to us”, when asked if...

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Heathrow’s third runway plan backed by Rachel Reeves

By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her support for a third runway at Heathrow Airport. In a speech in Oxfordshire on growth, she said the west London airport’s expansion is “badly needed” because “for decades its growth has been constrained”. Heathrow’s plan to build a third runway received parliamentary approval...

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King pays tribute to Holocaust survivors amid Auschwitz commemorations

By Tony Jones, PA Court Correspondent in Krakow The King has said the testimony of Holocaust survivors teaches us to “never be a bystander in the face of violence and hate” as he met those who lived through one of humanity’s darkest hours. Charles visited the heart of Krakow’s Jewish community as commemorations began marking...

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Starmer welcomes ‘overdue’ Gaza ceasefire and mourns Britons lost in conflict

By Nina Lloyd and Ellie Ng, PA Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal as “long-overdue news” and paid tribute to “the British people who were murdered by Hamas. The UK Prime Minister said Britain would join its allies in continuing work to “break the cycle of violence and secure long-term...

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UK will be ‘AI superpower’, says Starmer as he unveils plans to boost growth

By Nina LLoyd, David Hughes, David Lynch and Christopher McKeon, PA The UK will be an AI “superpower”, Sir Keir Starmer said as he unveiled plans to expand use of the technology in a bid to boost growth. The Prime Minister conceded there would be “teething problems” involved in the process but insisted changes would...