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Cortes visits St Paul’s School’s outdoor forest zone

The Minister for Education and the Environment, Dr John Cortes, has visited the Outdoor Forest Zone at St Paul’s School in Varyl Begg Estate as part of his regular visits to local schools. The area, which replaced part of the school’s tarmac playground, features soil, wild plants, shrubs and trees, providing an outdoor space for...

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Charity grant boosts well-being initiatives at St Bernadette’s

The Disability Society held a reception with the staff and service users of St Bernadette's on Tuesday afternoon to showcase the impact of a £31,000 Recovery and Resilience Grant from the Charities Aid Foundation, supported by Playtech, that the society has used for equipment and therapies over the past year or so. Also in attendance...

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UK invests £1m in new postal facility for British Forces in Gibraltar

The UK Ministry of Defence has invested a million pounds in a new British Forces Post Office facility at Devil’s Tower Camp in Gibraltar, signalling continued UK investment in its MOD infrastructure on the Rock. The facility was officially opened by Chief Minister Fabian Picardo on Tuesday morning in the presence of Commander British Forces...

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360 Cádiz exhibition by Cecilio Chaves opens at Fine Arts Gallery

The Fine Arts Gallery opened its latest exhibition on Tuesday evening, showcasing 360 Cádiz, a panoramic collection of 29 paintings by Cadiz-born artist Cecilio Chaves. The exhibition captures a 360-degree view of the city of Cadiz as seen from Torre Tavira, its tallest merchant tower and a key attraction in the city. Using a sequence...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

Spain’s King Felipe hails ‘historic’ Gibraltar pact in UN address

Spain’s King Felipe VI hailed the “historic” political agreement for a UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, in which he said the treaty would bring “confidence, legal certainty and stability” to communities either side of the border. Addressing diplomats under the gaze of...

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Yvette Cooper appointed UK Foreign Secretary in major reshuffle

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....

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

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...

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

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...