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Gibraltar and its Neanderthals feature in BBC documentary

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...

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Young people shine at Gibraltar Youth Service end-of-summer showcase

The Gibraltar Youth Service held its ‘Time 2 Shine’ showcase and barbecue at the Dolphins Youth Club courtyard, bringing together members and staff from all four youth clubs to celebrate talent, teamwork and creativity. More than 100 young people attended the event, which featured a stage programme with performances including music, dance and comedy. The...

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Students complete GHA summer work placements

The Government and GHA presented 37 students from Bayside, Westside, Prior Park and the Gibraltar College certificates for successfully completing their 2025 GHA Summer Placement Programme, a two-week programme designed to provide aspiring healthcare professionals with real-world experience in a clinical setting. The certificates were presented by the Minister for Health and Care, Gemma Arias-Vasquez,...

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Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron introduces UAV capability after joint training

The Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron has completed its first joint training with 700X Naval Air Squadron on the operation of uncrewed aerial vehicles. The week-long training in Gibraltar aimed to equip the Squadron with the skills and qualifications required to operate lightweight UAVs at sea, enhancing its ability to conduct maritime security, reconnaissance and force...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

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...

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

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...

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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...