An olympic failure
The Olive Press considers how the recently foiled terror plot in Gibraltar challenges our sense of security
Young flames
Gibraltarian youngsters Amanda Carreras and Nicola Bosio have become Olympic torch bearers in London, just three days before Friday’s opening ceremony.
Pompey rocked
Portsmouth FC have handed a trial to Gibraltar midfielder Liam Walker after the 24-year-old impressed against them during the Rock’s 4-0 win on Friday.
Art aristocrat
Gibraltarian artist Chris-Anne Alcantara has been commissioned by Chief Minister Fabian Picardo to produce a portrait of the Queen to mark the Diamond Jubilee.
Three suspected Al-Qaeda members arrested in Cadiz and Ciudad Real
Spanish authorities found the men with explosives and poison
Flight boost
British Airways is to increase flights between Heathrow and Gibraltar from seven to nine per week as part of their winter 2012/13 schedule.
Tarifa: Where the wind blows
Wendy Williams is blown away by the magic of Tarifa, Europe’s southernmost point
Quadruple amputee swims from Spain to Morocco
Philippe Croizon intends to unite the world by swimming between all its continents
Police catch firestarter in Cadiz
Arsonist finally arrested after starting seven wildfires throughout the Cadiz region
New baby range offered to expat parents-to-be
A Gibraltar-based company is offering an array of baby accessories
Brit rescued attempting solo Pacific crossing
British man shows his gratitude to the Gibraltar-registered ship which came to his aid
UK murder suspect could be at large in southern Spain
Anxiang Du is charged with murdering four people in Northamptonshire before fleeing the UK
Boat bullies
Guardia Civil incursions into Gibraltar waters rose sharply from none in 2009 to 280 in 2011, according to government figures. There were just 33 between
Dancing on Ice star set to pass on skills
The Ice Academy in Gibraltar offers lessons from dancing star
Costa Women Marbella bound
Costa Women are launching a new group in Marbella! With 100+ members living between Marbella and Gibraltar, the group, run by Marina Nitzak, will hold
Pope visit
GIBRALTAR bishop Ralph Heskett has met with Pope Benedict XVI as part of his first Ad Limina visit to Rome, held every five years.
Jazz date
Gibraltar’s first International Jazz Festival is set to take place in Casemates Square from June 28-30, including Avishai Cohen and Dan Moretti.
Taxing task
The Gibraltar government is chasing £36 million in unpaid tax owed up to the end of March, according to data from the Income Tax Office.
Winners announced in Art category for the Newton Creative Awards 2012
Deadline for submissions in the Music category is October 31
Writer travels to Andalucia to scout for talent for film
Ken Sibanda hopes to turn his book Return to Gibraltar into a feature film
Spain reclaims lost treasure
Disputed Odyssey treasure returned to Spain from Gibraltar
BFBS Big Salute Captain’s Day at Estepona Golf Club
Throughout the year, in the UK, and in overseas military locations, staff, listeners and viewers organise and take part in a variety of events
Solar flight
A solar-powered plane has crossed the Strait of Gibraltar as part of the world’s first transcontinental flight by a zero fuel aircraft, between Madrid and
We love the Brits… they stop at zebra crossings!
Going to war over Gibraltar? No chance. As the royals tour the Rock, Wendy Williams explores the intriguing special relationship between Britain and Spain
Net benefit
Representatives of Gibraltar’s fishing commission and Spanish fishermen have held the first meeting of the joint technical working group set up to resolve the fishing
Search for a Star final – this Sunday
The talent contest, sponsored by the Olive Press, will conclude this Sunday in an all-singing, all-dancing final