GBC News
Gibraltar-London BA service cancelled amid UK Air Traffic disruption
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- Gibraltar-London BA service cancelled amid UK Air Traffic disruption
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- 0:50
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- 2 months ago
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- A technical problem with Britain’s air traffic control system lead to widespread disruption today, including this afternoon's British Airways service from Gibraltar to London.
GBC understands passengers have now been told their flight has been cancelled.
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled or delayed across the UK, with Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted among the airports affected.
The UK's National Air Traffice Control Provider, NATS, says the problem was identified in its flight-processing system. A fix has now been implemented, although disruption is continuing as operations recover.
Locally, the British Airways service was set to leave Gibraltar just before 3pm, but is still on the runway this evening.
The Government told GBC the delays stem from an air traffic control issue in Heathrow and stressed that Gibraltar’s own air traffic operations are unaffected.
It said the cause of the d...
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- National Day through the eyes of Gibraltar's children
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- 2:46
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- 2 months ago
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- Well, we know what National Day means to the grown ups - but what about Gibraltar's youngest generation?
Katy Docker asked some little ones in town what they thought the day is all about, and spoke to at least one future politician!
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- AFH questions process behind allocation of pensioner flats
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- 2:08
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- 2 months ago
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- Action for Housing has questioned the process behind the recent allocation of 44 pensioner flats in Chatham Views (Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Mews).
While welcoming the announcement as a positive for those who will benefit from the new properties, the group highlights that pensioners living in private accommodation have been overlooked, with some of these living in terrible conditions.
Representatives of the group spoke to Kelly-Anne Borge.
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- Mental health is everyone’s business: GibSams launches Suicide Prevention Month
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- 2:21
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- 2 months ago
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- September marks Suicide Prevention Month, with a number of events taking place over the next few weeks.
From a flag day to Wear Green Day and the annual Sunrise of Hope Walk taking place this weekend, the month is all about working together and reducing stigma around mental health and suicide.
A launch event hosted by GibSams at the John Mackintosh Hall celebrated their ongoing collaboration with other local charities and associations.
CEO of GibSams Brenda Cuby, told our reporter Megan Stringer that “mental health is everyone’s business”.
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- From Tobaila to Mr Serra: The characters of yester-year
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- 3:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- To get everyone into the National Day mood, we bring you a series of vox-pops leading up to Thursday.
Tonight Christine Vasquez invites you to remember some of Gibraltar's characters from yester-year.
Correction: The man who sold salaitos and pipitas under Crutchett's Ramp was called Salvador.
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- Environment Dept investigating reports of algae-like bloom affecting parts of Gibraltar's coastline
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- 0:36
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- 2 months ago
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- The Department of the Environment is investigating reports of an algae-like bloom affecting parts of Gibraltar's coastline, particularly Camp Bay and Little Bay.
Initial inspections suggest the bloom consists of micro-organisms commonly known as sea sparkle. Samples have been collected for further analysis.
The algae can produce a rotten smell, but has been ruled out as the cause of the South District smell.
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- Return of the Gibraltar Music Festival - crowds enjoy local & international acts
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- 7:55
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- 2 months ago
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- The Minister for Culture says that this weekend's Gibraltar Music Festival Summer Sessions event brought together people from different parts of the community to enjoy one thing - good music.
The event saw local as well as international acts take over the Europa Point area for the three day event.
Our reporter Michael Beltran was there for all three days.
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- Supreme Court: Retrial of police officer facing attempted rape and sexual assault charges begins
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- 1:00
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- 2 months ago
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- The retrial of police officer Elliott Brooke has begun at the Supreme Court.
He faces one count of attempted rape and two counts of sexual assault.
He denies all charges.
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- Chevening scholarships for individuals looking to further academic & professional development in UK
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- 1:35
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- 2 months ago
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- The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is offering scholarships for individuals looking to further their academic and professional development in the UK.
The Chevening scholarships and fellowship, announced by the Office of the Governor, provide participants with the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, build international networks, and strengthen their links with the UK while joining a global community of future leaders and change makers.
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- Weekend sport: Special Olympics Gibraltar return from Sweden Invitational Games
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- 2:03
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- 2 months ago
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- Special Olympics Gibraltar return from the Sweden Invitational Games with a medal haul and rower Jack Prior represents Team GB in Germany; but first the Calpe Rowing Club celebrated 150 years.
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- Charity event empowers and supports cancer survivors
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- 3:02
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- 2 months ago
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- Bosom Buddies once again rolled out the red carpet for its annual charity catwalk, with models of all ages taking part in the ‘Model for a Day’ fashion show at Queensway Quay.
The event, initiated three years ago by Bosom Buddies founder Sonia Golt, celebrates cancer survivors, while raising funds for the charity.
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- Gambling operator Entain to be removed from FTSE 100
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- 2:07
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- 2 months ago
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- Gambling operator Entain is to be removed from the FTSE 100 this month.
The group behind Coral and Ladbrokes is the largest private sector employer on the Rock.
The move is not unexpected given that Entain has the lowest market cap on the index of leading London stocks.
The company will be shifted to the FTSE 250 on the 21st September.
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- Miss Gibraltar Julia Horne and manager Kelvin Hewitt thank Gibraltar for its support
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Miss Gibraltar Julia Horne has made Gibraltar proud making it to the final 20 at the Miss World Festival. Julia was fast-tracked into the final 40, having won the people’s vote.
Miss World celebrates its 75th anniversary this year and has seen efforts to rebrand itself as empowering for women, emphasising personal achievements and social contributions over physical appearance.
The show includes Beauty with a Purpose, the organisation’s charitable arm that awards contestants for humanitarian and community service projects.
Miss Dominican Republic was crowned Miss World 2026 with Miss Spain in second place and Miss Malayasia in third. The four and a half hour pageant, held in Vietnam, was live on GBC Television.
Tanzania will host the event next year.
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- Support for the Rock at Reform Party Conference Gibraltar reception
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- 15:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Long time supporter of Gibraltar, Andrew Rosindell has told a Gibraltar reception at the Reform Party Conference in Birmingham his party would be the most pro-Gibraltar Government that's ever existed.The former Conservative MP, who defected to Reform this year, said he would always defend the Rock's right to Self Determination and would support the Overseas Territories as equal members of the British family.He advocated a Gibraltar MP in the UK Parliament.
Trade and Industry minister Nigel Feetham had described the political support in the UK as coming from family.
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- 19 year old local arrested on suspicion of assisting illegal immigration following incident at sea
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- 1:21
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- 2 months ago
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- A 19-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting illegal immigration following an incident at sea involving the Royal Gibraltar Police, Customs and the Guardia Civil.
Two Spanish-registered vessels, each crewed by two people, had been pursued by Spanish authorities into British Gibraltar Territorial Waters over their alleged involvement in illicit migrant smuggling activities.
At around 6pm, police received information from a member of the public that a Guardia Civil vessel was towing a boat which had been abandoned within Gibraltar Harbour waters after its occupants jumped ashore near Peter Isola Promenade.
RGP land and marine units responded, with officers recovering the vessel from the Guardia Civil within BGTW.
Police subsequently arrested a 19-year-old local man on suspicion of assisting illegal immigration. He and the seized vessel remain in police custody.
Meanwhile, HM Customs stopped the seco...
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- Julia Horne reaches top 40 in Miss World finals
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Miss Gibraltar Julia Horne, 26, has reached the top 40 in the Miss World Pageant in Vietnam.
GBC is broadcasting the show live at 2pm.
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- Sports: A new look for Gibraltar Rugby and Calpe Rowing Club celebrate 150 years
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- 0:57
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- 2 months ago
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- Domestic football now and a new look for Gibraltar rugby and a 150th anniversary for one of the rock's most successful sporting fraternities... robin has the details.
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- Singer James Morrison 'blown away' by reception at Gibraltar Music Festival Summer Sessions
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- 5:13
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- 2 months ago
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- Singer James Morrison says he was 'blown away' by the reception he received at the Gibraltar Music Festival Summer Sessions. He was part of the day one line up that also included local acts Nikolai Celecia, Della Slade, Melon Diesel and UK band Hard-Fi.
Our reporter Michael Beltran spoke to him.
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- Ombudsman raises concerns about housing list transparency
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- 4:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Public Services Ombudsman has raised concerns about the complexity and transparency of Gibraltar’s social housing waiting lists.
Wendy Cumming says her office has identified as many as 16 different housing categories, making it difficult for applicants to understand where they stand or who should receive priority for the next available property.
She says the system should be simplified and the different categories made public.
Her report highlights the case of a terminally ill woman who spent years waiting for more suitable accommodation before eventually being offered another flat.
The Ombudsman says clearer rules and fewer categories could help prevent vulnerable applicants spending prolonged periods in unsuitable housing.
Housing has accepted in principle that the waiting lists should be streamlined.
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- Drivers with G-less registration numbers can now opt for shorter front number plate
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Drivers with G-less registration numbers can now opt for a shorter front number plate under new regulations published in the Gazette.
G-less registrations are personalised numbers without the traditional G prefix.
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- RGP warning on INTERPOL scam email
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Royal Gibraltar Police is warning the public about a circulating scam email claiming to be from INTERPOL. The email accuses recipients of serious offences and gives them as little as 72 hours to respond.
RGP confirms INTERPOL does not investigate individuals or send legal notices in this way.
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- Celebrating success at Duke of Edinburgh Awards ceremony
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Recipients celebrated their hard work and dedication at this year's presentation ceremony held at the Convent.
The event also marked a major milestone for the program's expansion, with the Gibraltar Youth Service officially launching as a new award operator.
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- Calpe Conference important to academics, says Professor of Anthropology
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- 2:19
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- 2 months ago
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- The Calpe Conference on the Neanderthal is continuing today at the Gibraltar university.
The conference has brought together world leading experts on the subject of Human Evolution.
Speaker, Tom Higham, a Professor at Anthropology at the University of Vienna, has helped develop a radiocarbon dating method which allows scientists to date bones more reliably in the past.
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- GSD questions Rooke costs and whether facility provides a long-term solution for elderly care
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- 4:31
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- 2 months ago
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- The GSD has accused the Government of a U-turn over the Rooke elderly care facility.
The Opposition says a project intended to be privately owned and operated is now being taken into public hands.
More than 38 million pounds has been advanced through the Gibraltar Savings Bank, with questions over Rooke's final cost and running expenses.
Our reporter Katy Docker asked the GSD's Atrish Sanchez about the financial concerns, capacity at Rooke, and the future of Mount Alvernia and its residents.
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- Prior Park marks decade in Gibraltar as pupil numbers nearly quadruple
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- 3:16
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- 2 months ago
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- Prior Park is marking ten years since it opened in Gibraltar, becoming the first private secondary school on the Rock.
What began with just over 50 pupils now has almost 240, as the school looks ahead to its next decade.
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- Return to Sound: A Medical Milestone
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A new GBC series takes a closer look at the the first two patients to receive cochlear implants in Gibraltar, a procedure which previously required patients to spend four months in the UK.
Creator, Colin Pons and ENT Surgeon, Mr Julian Danino, spoke with Kelly Anne Borge ahead of tonight's premiere
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- 'Last Traces of the Neanderthal': Gibraltar hosts international premiere
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- 1:25
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- 2 months ago
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- The director of a new documentary about Neanderthals says Gibraltar was the best place to host its international premiere.
"The Last Traces of the Neanderthal" explores how the coastal environments of southern Iberia shaped their way of life.
Directed by Jesús Moreno Vidal, the documentary was shown at the John Mackintosh Hall.
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- Ombudsman criticises shortcomings and delays in disability benefits system
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- 4:15
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- 2 months ago
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- The Public Services Ombudsman has found serious shortcomings in the way applications for disability benefits are handled
Wendy Cumming says the process lacks transparency, with eligibility criteria not made public and unsuccessful applicants often given no reasons for being refused.
Her office investigated four cases and found the average application and reconsideration process took around four years.
She also raised concerns that the identities of healthcare professionals sitting on assessment panels are kept confidential, even from the Ombudsman.
The Department of Social Security has agreed to an external review, which is expected to examine eligibility criteria, decision-making, delays and safeguards around the Director’s discretion.
Ms Cumming spoke to Jonathan Sacramento who asked her why she felt there was a deficiency.
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- Dr Alex Menez publishes book on the discovery of 'Gibraltar 2' - a Neanderthal child’s skull
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- 2:04
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- 2 months ago
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- A book has been published on the discovery of 'Gibraltar 2' explores the story behind a Neanderthal child’s skull.
"Dorothy Garrod and the Devil’s Tower Skull", researched and written by Dr Alex Menez, comes 100 years after its discovery.
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- Day one of Calpe Conference sees experts open the conversation on our Neanderthal ancestors
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- "Neanderthal: The Conference" opened today at Gibraltar University with a number of talks, discussions and a film premiere at John Mackintosh Hall.
Day One of the Calpe Conference brought together leading figures in the study of human evolution from around the world, sharing some of the most cutting-edge research and insight available on our ancient and closest relatives, Neanderthal man.
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- Gibraltar's terrorism threat level remains at moderate
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- 1:01
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- 2 months ago
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- Gibraltar's terrorism threat level remains atmoderate.
The Contingency Council met to review the current security environment and Gibraltar’s preparedness for a range of security and civil contingency risks.
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- Rooke Elderly Care Home will cut running costs by 25%, says GHA Director General
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- 3:37
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- 2 months ago
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- The GHA Director General says the new Rooke Elderly Care Home is expected to reduce ERS running costs by up to 25%.
Speaking to GBC at yesterday's media tour, Dr Paul Bosio said this was because the GHA was consolidating the service into one building.
He said the decision to acquire the home was made after an options appraisal and would allow the GHA to take elderly care to another level.
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- Media Professionals host seminar for content creators and prospective interviewees
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- 2:27
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- 2 months ago
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- Speaking on camera can be daunting, whether it’s for a television interview, a presentation or simply creating content for social media.
A three-hour workshop took place at GBC studios, aimed to help people build confidence, sharpen their key messages and learn how to communicate more effectively under pressure.
Led by experienced media professionals Hannah Shellswell and Gillian Kelly, it combined practical advice with interactive exercises, including mobile phone content creation.
Participants also had an insight into what happens inside a television studio and what journalists are looking for from interviewees.
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- Gibraltar Cardiac Association marks 10 years as Heart Awareness Month begins
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- 2:16
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- 2 months ago
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- September is Heart Awareness Month, with this year’s message encouraging people to recognise the warning signs, understand their risks and take better care of their heart health.
The Gibraltar Cardiac Association is marking its 10th anniversary and preparing for its ‘Walk the Beat’ team challenge at Lathbury Stadium later this month.
On Gibraltar Today, representatives from the association also called for their own premises, while Tony Loddo shared his personal experience after suffering three heart attacks.
Signs of possible cardiac arrest can include chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting and an irregular or racing heartbeat.
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- Woman charged with causing grievous bodily harm - trial begins at Supreme Court
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- 1:07
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- 2 months ago
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- The trial of a woman charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent has begun in the Supreme Court this morning.
Fatima Ech Chahl is accused of attacking the complainant, who is said to have suffered a fractured nose and cheekbone, as well as bruising and lacerations.
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- Rooke Elderly Care Home to be bought and run by GHA with residents to move in before year end
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- 4:25
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- 2 months ago
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- The Rooke Elderly Care home will be bought by the Gibraltar Health Authority at a cost of over £38 million and will be operated by GHA staff.
The building is now complete with residents expected to move in before the end of the year.
There are 170 en-suite rooms with a capacity for 218 residents.
Everyone at Mount Alvernia will be offered a place, as will long stay patients at St Bernard's Hospital.
The home will be opened to the public in the coming week.
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- Weekend sports review
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A review of the weekend's sport including football, karting and more. Robin Sheppard Capurro the latest.
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- The Earlier you know, the More you can do: Dementia Awareness Month
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- 3:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- GHA and GADS mark the start of Dementia Awareness Month with the theme 'The Earlier you know, the More you can do'.
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- European Parliament debates EU/UK Treaty over Gibraltar ahead of ratification.
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- 3:56
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- 2 months ago
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- The European Parliament has debated the EU/UK Treaty over Gibraltar ahead of ratification.
There was wide support for the agreement from most of the MEPs at a joint meeting of its committees on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
The opposition came from Spanish Partido Popular MEP's.
The Commission's Clara Martinez Alberola gave an overview of the Treaty highlighting not only what the agreement does but also what it excludes, including dealing with sovereignty.
There was praise for the negotiations and the negotiators, with a general consensus that the process had taken a long time but was beneficial for the area and for the wider EU/UK relationship.
It was heralded as an example of what is possible when Brussels and the UK chose pragmatism, co-operation and solution orientated avenues.
Spanish Partido Popular MEPs were not as willing to support the agreement, which they described as prejudicial for...
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- Participants rack up 227km over the course of 24-hour swimathon
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Over 80 people took part in a 24-hour swimathon at HELM Point Pool in support of forces families in Gibraltar. Organised by military charity SSAFA, more than 9,100 lengths of the 25m pool were completed - a total of 227 kilometres, surpassing last year’s total.
Commodore Tim Davey and organiser Gemma Ellis were among those at the event in Four Corners, they spoke to Celine Moss Soussi.
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- Back to school for Gibraltar’s pupils
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- 3:12
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- 2 months ago
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- The summer holidays are officially over for Gibraltar’s schoolchildren, with many returning to the classroom this morning after breaking up at the end of June.
At St Joseph’s School, pupils were given a warm welcome by staff as they started a new chapter in their education.
Our reporter Katy Docker was there.
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- ‘Supremely positive’: Treaty boosts confidence in Gibraltar property market
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- 4:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Gibraltar’s property market is showing signs of renewed confidence following the treaty, with Chestertons reporting significantly more traffic to its website this summer compared with the same period last year.
But the company’s director, Mike Nicholls, has raised concerns over tighter residency restrictions introduced earlier this year.
He told Katy Docker that under the new rules, people moving to Gibraltar generally need to earn a minimum of £37,500 a year and be below the age of 55.
However, depsite this, BMI Group's Managing Director Louis Montegriffo said the treaty has given a great deal of confidence in the market, which he described as 'supremely positive'.
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- Last minute comeback win in Northern Ireland sees Red Imps through to Conference League
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Lincoln Red Imps overturned a two goal deficit to book their spot in this season's Conference League, with Manuel Toledano converting a penalty in the last minute of extra time to seal the win.
Lincoln fell to a 0-2 defeat to Larne last week, but dug deep in the return leg, keeping the Northern Irish team at bay, then striking twice in the last 10 minutes of normal time to send the tie through to extra time.
Kike Gomez scored the first goal of the night in the 82nd minute, giving Lincoln a glimmer of hope, with Toledano bringing the tie level just two minutes later.
Less than 24 hours after their win, the Conference League draw confirmed their opponents in the upcoming competition: AS Monaco Away) FC Midtjylland (Home) FC Twente (Home) SK Brann (Away) Hajduk Split (Home) KF Egnatia (Away).
We heard from Graeme Torrilla upon his arrival earlier today.
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- Summer sports programme wraps up after eight weeks of sport, fun and learning
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Hundreds of young people have spent the summer taking part in the GSLA'S sports programmes.
For some, it's been about trying new things and making friends, while others have been learning how to lead.
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- Largest ever intake for Nautilus Project's Summer Youth Programme
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- More young conservationists are actively engaging in marine monitoring, with the Nautilus Project's Summer Youth Monitoring Program celebrating its largest uptake of volunteers to date. At an award ceremony this morning, the young volunteers' achievements were celebrated.
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- Calpe Conference will discuss Neanderthal children on 100th anniversary of 'Gibraltar 2' skull
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Next week’s Calpe Conference will bring together experts from around the world for a series of lectures and discussions across four days.
"Neanderthal: The Conference" will be the 30th edition of the event; the conference coincides with the 100th anniversary of the discovery of 'Gibraltar 2' at Devil's Tower, the skull of a Neanderthal child.
Claire Hernandez asked Professors Clive, Geraldine and Stewart Finlayson about the significance of this second Neanderthal find.
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- Rooke announcement to be made next week after three-year delay in construction
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Minister for Health will make a detailed announcement on the Rooke building on Tuesday.
Gemma Arias-Vasquez said she will set out one of the most significant investments in elderly care that Gibraltar has ever made.
The project was first announced in 2020 and was expected to be completed by the summer of 2023. However, it's been beset with delays and rising costs.
Opposition questions have been raised in Parliament on numerous occasions, and GBC has also sought answers on how the facility will be operated, the building's fire readiness, and the overall cost of the project - but these have gone unanswered.
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- Protesters have set fire to a migrant camp in Ceuta and police officers have been attacked.
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A month after tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, protesters have set fire to a migrant camp and police officers have been attacked.
The crisis has spilled over into public disorder and the Spanish Government is under increasing pressure, including from its own MPs in the Spanish enclave.
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- GBC News 27/08/26
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- 21:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- GBC’s LIVE flagship news programme is on air weekdays at 8:30pm. Tune in for trusted reporting and the latest local news.
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- Net loss of one parking space due to St Joseph's School Works
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- With less than a week to go until the new school year begins, the Minister with Responsibility for Transport and Education has confirmed to GBC that the net loss of parking for Zone 3 residents due to works at St Joseph's Schools is just one space.
The refurbishment of the Lower and Upper Primary Schools means that two temporary classrooms have been installed in the parking areas outside.
They are expected to remain in place until the school extension is completed in September 2027.
