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14th November 2019

Today’s busy environment, where pressures from work and life in general can leave many feeling overwhelmed and stressed, harnessing Physical Intelligence can help to “stress less, achieve more and live more happily”. In their talk at the Gibraltar International Literary Festival, authors Claire Dale and Patricia Peyton will introduce the audience to the concept of...

12th November 2019

Social historian Adrian Tinniswood spoke to Gabriella Peralta about his book detailing the lives of the Royal Family and those who work for them ahead of his talk at the Gibraltar Literary Festival this Friday. For Adrian Tinniswood what really interested him was not just the lives of the British Royal Family, but also the...

6th November 2019

By Lisa Salmon Research shows around six out of 10 parents feel pressure from social media to be the 'perfect parent' - even though the truth is there's no such thing. The result of this social media pressure can often be stress and anxiety, with perfectly good parents believing they're failing because they're not matching...

3rd November 2019

By Simon Ede There have been two historical events which have occurred in my lifetime and have always interested me. The first was the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, resulting in my visiting Berlin on more than one occasion. The second event was the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in April 1986. Due to...

31st October 2019

By Joe Gammie, PA England and Wales has some of the worst life expectancy improvements across 23 "high-income" countries, a new study has revealed. A team of researchers compared life expectancy and mortality rates in England and Wales from 1970 to 2016 with those of 22 other countries including Scotland, Ireland, France, Australia, the USA...

30th October 2019

By Annabelle Mor-Codali, Gibraltar Horticultural Society What can be better on a beautiful October Day but to visit an olive oil farm and spend sometime in the beautiful countryside between sea and mountains in the area of Alhaurin El Grande. That is just what the Gibraltar Horticultural Society (GHS) organised for its members and the...

28th October 2019

The Poppy Appeal organised by the Royal British Legion will be held on November 8. The appeal is the Royal British Legion’s biggest fundraising campaign held every year in November, the period of Remembrance. The Gibraltar Branch is encouraging people to donate and show their appreciation for the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces,...

25th October 2019

By Aine McMahon PA Irish Premier Leo Varadkar has said he would like to see a united Ireland in his lifetime. Mr Varadkar was taking part in a phone-in show on Irish radio station Today FM where listeners "could ask him anything". Asked if he would like to see a united Ireland, he said: "I...

25th October 2019

The Gibraltar Botanic Gardens and Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park (AWCP) will be hosting their first ever Botanic Gardens and Wildlife Park Open Day next month. The event, which is to be held on Sunday November 3 from 11.30am-4pm, coincides with the launch of the AWCP’s Habits for Habitats campaign. It will be joined by local...

18th October 2019

by Gabriella Peralta and Priya Gulraj Thousands of Gibraltarians made their way to the polls yesterday to vote for their next government just as the UK and the EU announced they had reached a Brexit deal. A record 24,189 people were registered to vote yesterday, with queues starting as early as 9am when the 15...

10th October 2019

Together Gibraltar yesterday pledged to an end to in-work poverty and underemployment while also putting forward policies to promote “life-long learning” for Gibraltarians. Party candidates Erika Pozo, Jackie Anderson and Kamlesh Khubchand put forward policies on education and employment yesterday. With regards to employment, the party vows to put an end to zero-hour contracts, short-term...

2nd October 2019

The GSD yesterday set out a 30-year strategy for planning and development designed to improve Gibaltarians’ quality of life and “make Gibraltar a better place to live”. The 'Gibraltar 2050' policy announcement comes just days ahead of the launch of the party's manifesto, and sets out plans for the environment, housing and development and planning...

25th September 2019

A Gibraltarian man who helped to save the life of a complete stranger when he found him unconscious in the street has been recognised with a national award. Stephen Sedgwick, aged 49, was named as a CPR Hero by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) during an award ceremony in London. Mr Sedgwick received the award...

24th September 2019

Wearing purple and holding hands 75 cancer survivors took their lap of honour around Victoria Stadium which was lined with family, friends and supporters clapping them every meter of the way. This marked the commencement of Gibraltar’s 2019 24 hour Relay For Life in aid of Cancer Research UK Gibraltar Branch. The emotional start surprised...

21st September 2019

The message of peace and love were shared at this year’s World Peace Day celebrations held by the Integral Yoga Centre Gibraltar this year. This year’s celebrations were particularly special for the Integral Yoga Centre disciples because it marks 50 years since their teacher, Sri Swami Satchidananda, spoke at the opening of the Woodstock Festival...

20th September 2019

The 24 hour Relay For Life will be taking place this coming weekend at the Victoria Stadium starting at 11am on Saturday to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Relay For Life is an overnight community event that celebrates cancer survivors, remembers those lost and rallies everyone to fight back so we can get to...

17th September 2019

by Lawrence Llamas As my parliamentary tenure comes to an end, I would like to thank you for giving me the honour that it has been to serve and represent you. It sounds totally cliche, but this really has been a fantastic experience and a major learning curve that I will treasure for the rest...

7th September 2019

My life changed when I saw my first musical on the London stage in 1973. I was 12 years old and even now I can remember everything of that first production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the Palladium. As a child I remember the magic when watching all the Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney films,...

6th September 2019

Sundays are traditionally a day of rest and relaxation; a chance to put our collective feet up after a busy week. Not this weekend. Yes, we do sympathise. Your throat hurts after murdering “Wonderwall” and those bunions really could do with some TLC (the passionate dance moves to Enrique’s Latin grooves have taken their toll,...

2nd September 2019

The Gibraltar Government has announced a regeneration of Road to the Lines that will yield 100 studio flats for low cost rental and provide commercial units to what it described as “an iconic area”. At a press conference in No.6 Convent Place, the Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia, flanked by the housing minister Samantha...

27th August 2019

With the summer months upon us, Chronicle reporter Eyleen Gomez visited Gibraltar’s many beaches and pools to speak to the local lifeguards. Over the past two days, the Chronicle has featured some of Gibraltar’s 140 men and women who ensure the safety of beachgoers during the bathing season. The lifeguards spend many hours patrolling the...

27th August 2019

With the summer months upon us, Chronicle reporter Eyleen Gomez visited Gibraltar’s many beaches and pools to speak to the local lifeguards. A lifeguard’s priority is to get someone out of the water, although administering first aid is also an important role for a lifeguard this role does not come into play until the person...

27th August 2019

With the summer months upon us, Chronicle reporter Eyleen Gomez visited Gibraltar’s many beaches and pools to speak to the local lifeguards. A team of 140 lifeguards and beach assistants patrol Gibraltar’s beaches and pools to make sure the public remain safe during bathing season. From the Sandy Bay on the east to Little Bay...

22nd August 2019

Gibraltar’s students collected their GCSE results from the old Westside and Bayside schools for the last time yesterday. As from September, the students will be walking the halls in the new school in Waterport Road. This year, students at Westside and Bayside achieved a pass rate of 99.6% for grades 9-1 under the new grading...

16th August 2019

Students at Westside, Bayside and Gibraltar College eagerly collected their A-Level results yesterday, prying open their letters in hopes of achieving their predicted grades. The students rushed into the schools in anticipation to find out if they achieved their personal targets on this life-changing day. But for many, the nervous tinge was quelled prior to...

31st July 2019

By Ben Mitchell, PA A top spinal surgeon has warned holidaymakers of the "life-changing" dangers posed by water parks and shallow diving during their summer breaks. Evan Davies, a consultant spinal surgeon at University Hospital Southampton, said he operated recently on a patient who fractured his spine while diving on to hidden rocks in Croatia....

30th July 2019

The Eurohockey Championship III (mens) enters a crucial day this Wednesday morning when the final group matches in both the Pool A and B groups are played. The morning starts with Pool B matches with Portugal playing Slovakia at 9am whilst Croatia play Malta at 11.15. The first match of the day could decide who...

21st July 2019

By Lisa Salmon Getting ready for that long-awaited summer holiday? Don't forget to pack important health essentials too - but while a packet of painkillers and plasters might just about do for trips to the Med, those travelling further afield might have some more in-depth preparation to do. If you're visiting a country where there's...

18th July 2019

By Lucy Mapstone, PA Deputy Entertainment Editor Sir Paul McCartney is writing his first ever musical - a stage adaptation of classic film It's A Wonderful Life. In a career first, the former Beatle will bring Frank Capra's much-loved 1946 festive fantasy drama to life along with film and theatre producer Bill Kenwright and screen...

16th July 2019

Time is running out to repair the damage to the planet that human beings have done, Environment Secretary Michael Gove is warning. In a keynote speech at Kew Gardens on Tuesday, Mr Gove will say there is a political, economic and moral need to act to tackle climate change and reverse wildlife losses. And he...