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5in5 charity challenge raises £23,000 and counting as finish line nears

Day four of the 5in5 challenge was given a boost when Playtech arrived just before the team set off on their run with a cheque for £5,000. This donation has bolstered the amount raised so far to over £23,000. The 5in5 half ironman challenge is five half ironmans in five consecutive days, and is being...

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Plans filed for Europort seafront luxury homes

An outline planning application for four luxury townhouses at Europort has been filed with the Town Planner. The proposed development will provide a series of four town houses oriented west along the existing stone revetment. The development will affect existing residents and members of Atlantic Suites gym who will see their pool and changing room...

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Customs recovers two tonnes of cannabis worth £9m off east side

Customs officers recovered two tonnes of cannabis resin worth £9m from the sea. The bales were recovered after officers on board HMCV Tango 4 spotted four suspicious packages floating in the sea off the east side on May 20. On closer inspection, the officers established they were cannabis bales. Two more vessels were deployed, HMCV...

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Introductory presentation delivered to recent entrants of the Public Service

An Introduction to the Civil Service presentation has been delivered to the most recent entrants of the public service at the University of Gibraltar this week. Approximately 220 members currently occupying AA or GDC Grade 1 roles within the Public Service have attended the presentation over the course of two days. The purpose of the...

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Sanchez calls snap general election after support for PP and Vox surges across Spain

By Brian Reyes and Maria Jesus Corrales Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday announced a general election on July 23 after the Socialists and their main ally Podemos lost significant ground in Sunday’s local and regional elections. Mr Sanchez brought forward the general election, which was due in December, after support for the conservative...

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Franco and Landaluce win resounding backing in municipal elections, as PP and Vox surge across Spain

By Brian Reyes and Maria Jesus Corrales La Linea’s Juan Franco and Jose Ignacio Landaluce, the Partido Popular mayor of Algeciras, consolidated their positions in the Campo in Sunday’s municipal elections in Spain, winning absolute majorities allowing them to govern their respective councils without the need for support from other parties. Both received overwhelming backing...

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UK will avoid recession in 2023 – IMF

By Dominic McGrath, PA Political Staff The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it is not expecting the UK to enter a recession this year. In an update to recent forecasts, it said: “Buoyed by resilient demand in the context of declining energy prices, the UK economy is expected to avoid a recession and maintain positive...

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Braverman insists she did ‘nothing untoward’ as Sunak considers possible inquiry

By David Hughes, PA Political Editor Suella Braverman insisted she has done “nothing untoward” as she battled to save her job over claims she asked officials to help arrange a private speed awareness course for her. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering whether to order an investigation into allegations the Home Secretary breached the ministerial...