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Hottest day of the year as temperature hits 34.9C

Temperatures at Sir Joshua Hassan Gibraltar International Airport reached a provisional high of 34.4C at 2pm on Thursday, and later it reached 34.9C, making it the hottest day of the year so far. Steph Ball, chief meteorologist at MeteoGib, said that the reading surpassed the 34.1C recorded last Thursday, although the final maximum temperature had...

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Plans filed for public service hub at Sir Joshua Hassan House

An application has been filed with the Town Planner for the refurbishment of Sir Joshua Hassan House on Secretary’s Lane to create a new public service hub for the Community Mental Health Team, the Ombudsman and the Citizens Advice Bureau. A Design and Access Statement, prepared by Gamma Architects and filed on behalf of the...

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Royal Mail warns of slower post as work continues to ease border freight queues

The UK's Royal Mail said transit times for post to and from Gibraltar would likely increase under the new treaty, with parcels and packages now shipped overland via Spain instead of flown to the Rock. The warning came as customs authorities and transport companies continued coordinated efforts to ease border delays arising from changes to...

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National Day Rock Concert set for Casemates Square

The National Day Rock Concert will take place at Casemates Square on Thursday, September 10, as part of Gibraltar’s annual National Celebrations. The concert, which starts at 9.15pm, will feature performances by the ND Acoustic House Band, Nikolai Celecia, TCB and Guests and Gib Floyd Special. The event is being organised by Jensen Callejon on...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

'All morning for a single trip' 

Commercial drivers bringing goods into Gibraltar say lengthy delays at the Spanish customs post in La Linea are leaving them spending most of their working day in queues, with some complaining they can now complete only one delivery instead of three.  Drivers transporting construction materials, food, fuel and other goods described waiting for hours outside the commercial...

UK/Spain News

Burnham talks to Sanchez, stressing deeper cooperation

Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar on Tuesday during his first call with his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sanchez, stressing the importance of deeper cooperation between the two countries. The call was confirmed in a short statement issued by No.10 Downing Street. “The Prime Minister began by congratulating Spain on their brilliant...

UK/Spain News

Doughty reappointed as Foreign Office minister

Labour MP Stephen Doughty, who as Minister for Europe last week signed the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar, has been reappointed as a Foreign Office minister in the reshuffle following Andy Burnham’s appointment as Prime Minister on Monday. Mr Doughty’s reappointment ensures ministerial continuity at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office as the Gibraltar treaty enters...

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Andy Burnham sets out new direction for Britain as he takes power

Andy Burnham promised to deliver the biggest change to British politics in 40 years as he became Prime Minister and swept away key figures from Sir Keir Starmer’s government. He promised to provide early “breathing space” for households struggling with the cost of living, vowed to end rough sleeping and set out a goal of...