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UK investigates after Spanish jets fly over British waters close to Rock

Two military jets believed to be Spanish Navy Harriers flew over British territorial waters close to the Rock on Friday morning, prompting an investigation by UK officials in Gibraltar. The jets flew at low altitude the length of the east side of the Rock before turning into the Strait of Gibraltar. The incident happened as...

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Cycling team faces tough first day as charity journey to Rock begins

A team of four cyclists departed Lourdes, France, at 8.45am on Thursday morning marking the start of their 1200km ride to the Rock in aid of Brain Tumour Research and Kidney Care Gibraltar. Jimmy Alcantara, Ian Howes, Glen Ballantine, and Tony Yusifredo are supported by Ian McGrail and Michael Vella, who are also experienced cyclists....

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Lego flower patio attracts locals to Córdoba exhibition

An exhibition blending traditional Andalusian flowers with pieces from the Lego botanical collection caught the eye of locals John and Adeline Caruana when they visited patios in Córdoba last weekend. Mr Caruana said his initial reaction was one of being “gobsmacked” at the “concept of intertwining traditional flowers with flowers from the Lego botanical collections...

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New child sponsorship initiative launched by Strait of Gibraltar Association Trust

The Strait of Gibraltar Association Trust has launched a new charity initiative, ‘Adopt a Child Across the Strait’, aimed at supporting vulnerable children and families in Tangier, Morocco. The programme invites residents in Gibraltar to commit to a monthly sponsorship starting at £10, with the aim of improving the lives of children living in poverty...

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Gibraltar International Bank marks 10 years with eye on digital future, and ‘a human touch’

The Gibraltar International Bank said it would seek to deliver digital transformation with a “human touch” as it celebrated its 10th anniversary and focused on future business. The message was delivered by the bank’s chief executive, Peter Horton, during a reception on Thursday evening at which the new GIB branding and website was unveiled. Addressing...

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GCS supports Young Enterprise groups Collectify and Tunnel Vision

Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry for Culture, is supporting two groups participating in this year’s Young Enterprise Scheme: Collectify and Tunnel Vision. Collectify has developed an educational card game designed to highlight notable people, places and landmarks in Gibraltar. The interactive game aims to encourage interest in local history and cultural heritage...

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Writing workshops to support 2025 Gibraltar Literary Festival

The Gibraltar National Book Council is supporting the organisers of the Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival with a series of writing workshops as part of the festival’s 2025 programme. The first sessions will take place in June and October. The initial workshop, titled Dialogue that Speaks Volumes: Writing Workshop, will be delivered by Gibraltar National Book...

UK/Spain News

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Starmer lays out immigration controls after ‘incalculable damage’ to society

By PA Political Staff Sir Keir Starmer said high net migration figures had caused “incalculable” damage to British society as he set out a series of measures aimed at reducing the number of people coming to the UK. The Prime Minister, who said the country risks becoming an “island of strangers” without better integration, said...

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Bank of England cuts rates as governor welcomes UK-US trade deal

By Anna Wise and Henry Saker-Clark, PA Business Reporters The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.25% after a slowdown in inflation, as the central Bank’s chief welcomed an expected UK-US trade deal. Interest rates were cut from 4.5% to their lowest level since May 2023, in their fourth reduction over the past...

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Starmer says UK-US trade deal will save jobs in car and steel industries

By Christopher McKeon, David Hughes, Caitlin Doherty, David Lynch and George Lithgow, PA A “historic” UK-US trade deal will save thousands of jobs in the car and steel industry which had been threatened by Donald Trump’s tariffs, Sir Keir Starmer said. The trade agreement was confirmed in a call between the Prime Minister and the...

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Royals wave as thousands gather to watch VE Day flypast over Buckingham Palace

By Josh Payne, PA Chief Reporter Senior royals waved to thousands of people from the Buckingham Palace balcony as a Red Arrows flypast continued the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. The King and Queen, joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children...