Yvette Cooper appointed UK Foreign Secretary in major reshuffle

Scooter club to ride from UK to Gibraltar in support of charities

6th September 2025

Seven members of the ElmValley Scooter Club will set off on a long-distance ride from the UK to Gibraltar this morning 6am [UK time] to raise funds for three charities, including local breast cancer charity Bosom Buddies. The group - Pat Mulhern, Andy Wally, Dean Howarth, Dave Binns, John Westbroom, Pete Tilley and John Kitchen...

GibSilver builds momentum with plans to widen services and recruit more volunteers

5th September 2025

GibSilver, an initiative by GibSams aimed at supporting Gibraltar’s older residents, is experiencing rapid growth and positive feedback just two months after its launch. The service, which offers both a Listening and a Befriending programme, has already made a significant impact, with nearly 100 calls and a growing pool of dedicated volunteers. GibSilver is a...

DPC discusses applications, navigating technical glitches

5th September 2025

During what was a short meeting of the Development and Planning Commission on Thursday, technical issues once again impacted the ability for the public to watch the whole meeting or for members to hear fellow participants. DPC meetings have been held virtually since Covid 19 having traditionally been held publicly for several years. The public...

Gibraltar and its Neanderthals feature in BBC documentary

5th September 2025

A BBC4 documentary broadcast on September 3 highlighted Gibraltar’s role in the study of Neanderthals and the research being carried out at the Gorham’s Cave Complex by the Gibraltar National Museum. The programme, entitled The Lost Neanderthals, followed French archaeologist Dr Ludowig Slimak and recent discoveries made by his team in Mandrin Cave in southern...

Yvette Cooper appointed UK Foreign Secretary in major reshuffle

5th September 2025

By Chronicle staff and PA Yvette Cooper was appointed UK Foreign Secretary on Friday as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer embarked on a major reshuffle of his senior team, following the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner for breaching the ministerial code when she did not pay enough stamp duty on a seaside home....

Franco says Gib deal must not ignore La Linea’s unique challenges

4th September 2025

By Maria Jesus Corrales The mayor of La Linea, Juan Franco, called again for transparency and careful evaluation of the Gibraltar treaty and its impact on La Linea, adding the city deserved “special” consideration given it was the most affected of the Campo municipalities. Speaking a day after UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met...

Sanchez praises Starmer for leadership on Gib deal as UK and Spain relaunch ‘old friendship’

3rd September 2025

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez commended Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday for his leadership in the negotiation for the “very important” Gibraltar treaty, as the UK and Spain agreed to strengthen ties in areas ranging from trade to sustainable development, security and migration. Mr Sanchez was speaking as the two men met in No.10 Downing...

Sir Keir Starmer and Pedro Sanchez to boost UK/Spain trade cooperation in London meeting

3rd September 2025

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sanchez, in No.10 Downing Street today, where the two leaders are expected to sign a bilateral agreement to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. Spanish media reported on Tuesday that a key focus of the agreement will be boosting trade between the UK...