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5th March 2020

Local newspapers and broadcasters are the lifeblood of local communities. In a world where anyone can have their say online and where access to information (whether correct or not) is easier and faster than ever before it’s easy to question their validity. But cutting through the noise on social media to bring us reliable information...

4th March 2020

By Nilima Marshall, PA Science Reporter Baby bumblebees develop abnormally when exposed to food contaminated with a certain type of pesticide, scientists have found. Researchers from the Imperial College London scanned the brains of bees exposed to imidacloprid, an insecticide with a similar chemical composition to nicotine. They found the key region of the brain...

4th March 2020

By Ella Pickover, PA Health Correspondent Thousands of construction workers are being put at risk by breathing in tiny dust particles when they drill or cut stone, a new report has stated. Workers are being put at risk of developing silicosis - a chronic lung disease caused by the inhalation of silica dust. Silicosis occurs...

4th March 2020

The Miss Gibraltar 2020 pageant has seen the highest turnout in over a decade with 12 contestants signing up. The contestants will be vying for the opportunity to be crowned Miss Gibraltar 2020 and represent the Rock internationally in the Miss World pageant. The last time the pageant surpassed this number of entries was in...

3rd March 2020

By Tess de la Mare, PA Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said it is "far too early" to cancel or restrict participation in the London Marathon as part of the Government's coronavirus containment strategy. Organisers of the event have said they are "closely monitoring" the situation and being guided by government advice with the race...

2nd March 2020

The uncertainty of Brexit over the past two years and concerns about global warming have had a negligible impact on the mental health of Gibraltarians, according to a Your Say poll for the Chronicle that found most respondents believed they were in a happy state of mind. The poll asked people how they rated their...

29th February 2020

Did William Shakespeare really write the works he is credited with? Francis Bacon - scholar, lawyer, scientist, philosopher and essayist, who held various offices under Elizabeth I - is perhaps most often linked with such “conspiracy theories” (as we would say today), speculation over his identity as true author of the plays enjoying a long,...

28th February 2020

By Sam Russell, PA Chris Packham has branded Cambridge University's move to cover a row of trees with nets to stop birds from nesting as "absolutely outrageous", with activists from Extinction Rebellion responding by tearing some of the netting down. The conservationist's social media post was prompted by photographs of the trees, with their branches...

28th February 2020

By Ben Mitchell, PA A leading children's doctor has warned that youngsters even aged under five are suffering from lack of sleep caused by extended screen time at home and not enough physical activity. Dr Catherine Hill, a consultant in paediatric sleep medicine at Southampton Children's Hospital, urged parents to encourage outdoor play and quiet,...

28th February 2020

Gibraltar is taking no chances in its efforts to swiftly identify and contain any possible cases of coronavirus on the Rock, but officials admit that the steps “are not risk free”. The measures mean every person who enters Gibraltar within two weeks of visiting a risk country must self-isolate. This is stricter than in the...

28th February 2020

By Thin Lei Win Mobile phone apps that point shoppers to discounted groceries, codes on chicken and cheese that display their origin, and water dispensers and degradable packaging that slash plastic use. These are just some of the steps European supermarkets are taking to attract customers increasingly concerned about the environmental cost of farming, food...

27th February 2020

By David Hughes, PA Political Editor Boris Johnson could walk away from trade talks with the European Union in June unless there is the "broad outline" of a deal. The UK's guidelines for the negotiations, which cover trade and other aspects of the future relationship with Brussels, sets the deadline for progress against a backdrop...

27th February 2020

Cardiac Rehabilitation is a customized outpatient programme of exercise and education designed to improve your health and help you recover from a heart attack, heart failure or other forms of heart disease that may have required surgery or medical care. Cardiac Rehab as its more commonly knows gives you and your family the information and...

26th February 2020

By Liz Connor My name is Liz and I'm a coffee addict. But I'm not talking about your average 'spoon it in the mug and swill it with boiling water' variety. Nope, I'm obsessed with fancy Arabica lattes from small batch, hipster coffee roasters. The type that start with a punchy espresso shot and are...

25th February 2020

By Ben Mitchell, PA Fossilised plant gum dating back 110 million years has been discovered by a PhD student. Emily Roberts, from the University of Portsmouth, made the find while examining fossilised leaves of the welwitschiophyllum plant, found in the Crato formation in Brazil. She believes that scientists may have overlooked similar fossils because they...

25th February 2020

By Emily Beament, PA Environment Correspondent Signing trade deals that open the UK to imported food that would be illegal to produce here would be "morally bankrupt" and "insane", farming leaders have warned. National Farmers' Union president Minette Batters said the challenges of climate change, tackling wildlife declines and ensuring animal welfare would not be...

25th February 2020

Gibraltar Cardiac Association held an awareness stall for ‘heart month’ on Saturday morning in Casemates Square. A team from the Cardiac Association were supported by the Gibraltar Health Authority, distributing leaflets, and demonstrating CPR. February is ‘heart month’, an event marked internationally which aims to raise awareness of cardiac issues. The local public were also...

25th February 2020

Over 500 local Scouts and Guides celebrated Founder’s Day and Thinking Day on Saturday. Both Associations marked the occasion with a parade down Main Street followed by a celebratory service at the Tercentenary Sports Hall and a “fun” afternoon of activities. The service saw participation from both Scouts and Guides with special presentations from the...

24th February 2020

By Tom Pilgrim, PA A record number of people are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, increasing their chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke, the NHS has warned. A "growing obesity crisis" has led to nearly two million people in England being exposed to the condition that causes the level of sugar...

24th February 2020

Today we hear a lot about oral and living history. Anthropology is a word often used. As journalists and broadcasters we all add to the Gibraltar story on a daily basis particularly in the area of socio-cultural anthropology even without realising it. Newspapers remain a key research source in major studies. With the onset of...

22nd February 2020

The Gibraltar Parliament yesterday conferred the Freedom of the City on Adolfo Canepa in unanimous recognition of his “impeccable” track record of public service spanning nearly five decades. Mr Canepa, a teacher by profession, was first selected to the House of Assembly in 1972 and has since held all the hight offices of state in...

22nd February 2020

Four more contestants participating in this year’s Miss Gibraltar pageant were yesterday unveiled during a photo opportunity in the GEMA Gallery, Montagu Bastion. Victoria Fisher, Melanie Vilerio, Janelle Duo and Jessica Acris are the latest contestants to have signed up to this year’s event. The contestants will be vying for the opportunity to be crowned...

21st February 2020

Professional dance teacher Jill Redford is in Gibraltar this week adjudicating the 18th Gibraltar International Dance Festival. The festival produced by Seamus Byrne and Alfred Rumbo will see 224 dancers from England, Gibraltar and Spain take part. The event opened on Wednesday and will close tomorrow with a gala evening. Jill Redford is adjudicating the...

20th February 2020

The GBC Sports Awards list of nominees was announced last night with what will come as somewhat of a small surprise to some, with two core sports not featuring within the list. Both football and basketball, who have continuously been present in past editions did not make it through to the final shortlisted names which...

20th February 2020

The shocking death of TV presenter Caroline Flack has made clear we live in a society where many people are struggling. The former Love Island presenter and Strictly Come Dancing 2014 winner was to all of us the glamorous TV star with a contagious laughter. In private she was just another human being with her...

20th February 2020

February is ‘heart month’ and the Gibraltar Cardiac Association is raising awareness of heart issues. In this article the Gibraltar Cardiac Association discusses the new Telephone CPR launched in Gibraltar. Valentine’s Day 2020 saw the launch of Telephone CPR (T-CPR) in Gibraltar. This initiative is the first of three, all of which aim to increase...

19th February 2020

A man who was found guilty of murder but successfully appealed that conviction today admitted a lesser charge of manslaughter just hours before he was due to be retried. Real Lishman, 44, of Gib V, was convicted in March 2019 by a jury of 12, who concluded unanimously at the end of a week-long trial...

18th February 2020

There were tears and cheers yesterday as the Governor, Lieutenant General Edward Davis, and his wife Lorraine departed from Gibraltar after four years in the post - with the firm promise that this was ‘au revoir’, not goodbye. The couple forged deep links and friendships across the community during their time here and have come...

18th February 2020

Gibraltar is encouraged by Spain’s “pragmatism” on its key demand that the border remain fully open after the Brexit transition period expires at the end of 2020, Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia said yesterday. Dr Garcia told delegates at a briefing in the European Policy Centre in Brussels that ensuring border fluidity for residents,...

18th February 2020

For any reporter, veteran or newbie alike, a 30-minute chat with Peter Schirmer was a true gift. There were colourful stories of Fleet Street in the 1960s and 70s, and tales of being a newsman in South Africa and Argentina during turbulent times. There were stories too of his time in Crete and his love...