Governor says treaty allows parties to ‘agree to disagree’ on sovereignty and focus on pragmatism

Three year sentence for wounding with intent

21st July 2026

The Supreme Court sentenced a local man to three years and two month’s custody for wounding with intent. Michael Martin, 22, pleaded guilty to one count of wounding with intent earlier this year. The court heard how in June last year, Martin was at his mother’s house when the complainant arrived. Martin then accused the...

Two men jailed for ‘deeply disturbing attack’ on off-duty police officer

21st July 2026

Two men have been jailed for over three years for a “deeply disturbing attack” on an off-duty police officer who was “unconscious and defenceless” for most of the assault. Marcus Aguilera, 21, and Jothan Sardena, 22, admitted to grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of cannabis resin, and were recently sentenced at the Supreme...

Court of Appeal reduces aggravated burglary sentence

21st July 2026

A man who faced eight and a half years in jail for aggravated burglary has had his sentence reduced by a year after the Court of Appeal upheld his appeal. Karl Danino, 40, was jailed for eight and a half years last January for aggravated burglary and threats to kill and recently appealed the length...

Governor says treaty allows parties to ‘agree to disagree’ on sovereignty and focus on pragmatism

21st July 2026

The Governor, Lieutenant General Sir Ben Bathurst, said the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar had allowed all parties to “agree to disagree” on sovereignty, setting the issue aside in favour of a “very pragmatic” agreement focused on practical benefits for communities on both sides of the border. Speaking to the Chronicle two days after immigration controls...

Andy Burnham sets out new direction for Britain as he takes power

21st July 2026

Andy Burnham promised to deliver the biggest change to British politics in 40 years as he became Prime Minister and swept away key figures from Sir Keir Starmer’s government. He promised to provide early “breathing space” for households struggling with the cost of living, vowed to end rough sleeping and set out a goal of...

Operación Paso del Estrecho sees 640,000 ferry passengers in first month

20th July 2026

More than 640,000 passengers and 160,000 vehicles have crossed the Strait via Spanish ports during the first month of Operación Paso del Estrecho (OPE) 2026, the multi-national operation to facilitate the voyages between Europe and North Africa of over a million travellers over the summer months.  The agencies in charge of the undertaking have reported high levels of coordination between bodies and smooth traffic flow on Spain’s roads despite the introduction of the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) border...

La Línea’s eastern seafront reopens to traffic

20th July 2026

Traffic is now flowing on La Línea eastern seafront after the completion of major sewer improvements, although restrictions remain in place at the Castillito roundabout while final works are carried out.  La Línea city council said vehicles can now use the stretch between Avenida de la Banqueta and Calle Pavía after the completion of the project, which was carried out by the publically-owned company, Agua y Residuos del Campo de Gibraltar (Arcgisa),...

Interactions between orcas and boats rise in the Strait

20th July 2026

Interactions between orcas and boats in the Gulf of Cadiz and the Strait rose by 45% this spring compared with the same period last year, according to the Spanish Marina Mercante, an agency of the country’s transport ministry which oversees commercial shipping.  A total of 31 interactions has been recorded so far this year, compared with...