1. Maurice Boland gets his gong!
Colourful iTalk boss Maurice Boland was honoured by the Red Cross Malaga with the Bronze Medal for his continued support of the charity.
2. E-cigs “no safer than the real thing”
Spanish medics are warning electronic cigarettes could be just as dangerous as the real thing, despite being marketed as a healthier alternative.
3. Nuclear submarine moored up in Gibraltar
A nuclear submarine which ran into difficulties has been moored in Gibraltar for over a week.
4. Gibraltar’s future in EU questioned by proposed referendum
Gibraltar could be forced to leave the EU against its citizens’ wishes if UK prime minister David Cameron pushes ahead with a referendum on Britain’s membership.
5. Bullfighting afforded protection by state
The Spanish senate has voted in favour of legislation that will see bullfighting promoted and protected by the state.
![The Bell With Benny Light[34894]](https://www.theolivepress.es/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/The-Bell-with-Benny-light34894-100x70.jpg "OLD HACK IN THE SUN: The bell ringing is the sound of happiness and good cheer")
