Man jailed 12 years for rape and other offences

Banks issue fraud warnings after spike in scam calls

8th May 2026

Local banks have issued fraud warnings after detecting a spike in the number of people receiving scam calls in recent days. Scammers purporting to be from bank fraud departments are ringing both retail and business customers telling them their accounts have been compromised and seeking to elicit personal data. In some cases, customers have been...

Man jailed 12 years for rape and other offences

8th May 2026

A local man was jailed for 12 years by the Supreme Court on Friday for several offences including rape. Richard Valarino, 35, was found guilty after trial of one count of controlling or coercive behaviour; one count of rape; one count of assault by penetration; and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He...

Gibraltar College celebrates counselling diploma success

8th May 2026

Gibraltar College has celebrated the achievement of adult learners who have completed the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, marking a milestone in their academic and professional development. The graduation ceremony, held on Wednesday evening, recognised learners who completed a demanding programme focused on counselling and mental health support. The successful students, who will now...

Dolphins Youth Club camping trip helps build confidence and resilience

8th May 2026

The Gibraltar Youth Service’s Dolphins Youth Club recently organised a camping trip aimed at helping young people build confidence, resilience and friendships through outdoor activities. For many participants, it was their first experience of camping. They were encouraged to help set up and personalise their tents, developing practical skills, independence and teamwork. The trip included...

UK must take more risk to stay ahead of enemies, Navy chief warns

30th April 2026

By Nina Lloyd and David Hughes Britain must take more risk to stay ahead of its enemies and maintaining the status quo is “simply not good enough”, the head of the Navy has said. First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins warned the UK faces an “inflection point” and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during...

No 10: Falklands sovereignty ‘not in question’ amid fears over US stance

24th April 2026

By David Hughes, Press Association Political Editor The UK insisted the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands was “not in question” after reports the US administration could review its position on the South Atlantic territory in retaliation for Sir Keir Starmer’s lack of support for the war in Iran. An internal Pentagon email set out options for Donald...

Gib refit of RFA Lyme Bay raised in UK Parliament amid Hormuz crisis 

14th April 2026

A refit of RFA Lyme Bay in Gibraltar to equip it with cutting-edge drone equipment was raised in the UK Parliament on Monday during an urgent debate on the unfolding crisis in the Middle East.  MPs in the House of Commons and peers in the House of Lords were debating military planning led by the UK and France to reopen the Strait...

Tories urge Keir Starmer to explain shelving of Chagos deal in Parliament

13th April 2026

By Sophie Wingate, Press Association Deputy Political Editor Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to explain the shelving of the deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in Parliament. A Bill to cede sovereignty of the Indian Ocean archipelago is not expected to feature in May’s King’s Speech, which sets the agenda for the next...