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RGP issues warning over phone banking scam

The Royal Gibraltar Police’s Economic Crime Unit has issued a warning about a recent phone scam involving fraudsters impersonating bank employees. Victims have reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to represent institutions such as NatWest or Gibraltar International Bank. The callers allege there have been suspicious transactions and then pressure victims to download remote-access software...

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Charity dog nail trim event to raise funds for Cancer Relief

Fur-e-Tails by Ella, a local dog grooming business, will host a charity dog nail trim event in support of Cancer Relief Gibraltar on Thursday. The event, organised in partnership with Morrisons and Cancer Relief, will take place on from 9am to 12.30pm in the Morrisons car park. Dog owners will be able to have their...

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Gibraltar Fair 2025 organisers thank nearby residents

The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG) has expressed its appreciation to residents living near this year’s Gibraltar Fair for their patience and cooperation. Speaking on behalf of the SDGG, Forty Azzopardi said: “We truly appreciate the support of those living close to the fairground. We acknowledge the increased sound levels during the nine days...

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UK UNESCO chief visits Gorham’s Cave

The Secretary General and Chief Executive of the United Kingdom’s National Commission for UNESCO, James Bridge, visited the Gorham’s Cave Complex World Heritage Site on Friday. Mr Bridge was shown around the site by Professors Clive and Geraldine Finlayson, along with Dr Stewart Finlayson, who leads the scientific team. Archaeologist Stephanie Kassam explained the excavation...

UK/Spain News

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Sightings of poisonous ‘blue dragons’ in La Linea put beachgoers on alert 

La Linea’s Santa Barbara beach was closed on Sunday after six poisonous ‘blue dragons’ were found washed up on the shore.  The sightings prompted authorities in Gibraltar to issue an alert to raise awareness and urge bathers to exercise caution.   Blue dragons are sea slugs that normally live on the open sea, where they...

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Another wildfire near Tarifa triggers emergency response 

Another wildfire broke out near Tarifa on Monday afternoon, forcing evacuations and causing disruption less than a week after the last major summer blaze on the popular stretch of coastline.  The fire started at around 2pm in the Sierra de la Plata, close to Punta Camarinal between the busy beach at Bolonia and nearby Playa...

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Sanchez to meet Starmer in Downing Street on September 3

Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, will meet his UK counterpart Sir Keir Starmer in No.10 Downing Street on September 3 during an official visit to the UK . The meeting, Mr Sanchez’ first to No.10, will come as work continues to finalise the legal text of a UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar following the announcement of...

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Airlines left battling to recover operations after air traffic control glitch

By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent, and Chronicle staff Airlines were yesterday evening attempting to recover their flight operations after a UK air traffic control (ATC) fault caused major disruption on Wednesday afternoon, including the cancellation of the evening service between Gibraltar and Gatwick. ATC provider Nats said its engineers had “restored the system that...