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On the show with Kally-Anne Borge today:

The latest on our top story court reporter Melanie Chipolina:

Former teacher and scout leader Clayton Busto has had his prison sentence reduced from 14 to 13 years.

Are workplaces doing enough to support people with dyslexia?

Stuart Byrne of the Dyslexia Support Group joins us to discuss the challenges people face at work, and what employers can do to make their workplaces more inclusive.

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How much say should patients have in shaping the mental health services they rely on?

Conchita Triay discusses why the voices and experiences of service users need to be at the heart of mental health care.

And local charity BabySTEPPS is continuing its work supporting families affected by pregnancy and baby loss.

Committee member Kate Llufrio joins us to discuss the support available locally and the significance of next week's Wave of Light event.

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On Gibraltar Today, we speak to Dr Karl Alvarez from the GFSB about an upcoming networking event in La Línea aimed at strengthening cross-border business ties.

We also look ahead to the Gibraltar Card Show with organisers Zyl Sheriff and Callum Culross, while menopause coach Petra Boddington joins us to discuss managing chronic pain and other symptoms during midlife. Plus, local band Magik is heading to South America. Giles Ramirez tells us about their upcoming transatlantic tour and what audiences can expect.

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Action for Housing questions why the Road to the Lines housing project has still not progressed. Our reporter Megan Stringer will join us to bring us the latest.

And, it's Hospice Awareness Week - this year Cancer Relief is running a campaign centred around the theme “Don’t Leave Hospice to Chance.” We'll be having an in-depth conversation on the subject.

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Fabian Picardo has given his last address as Chief Minister to the United Nations Fourth Committee. Chair of the Self-Determination for Gibraltar Group, Richard Buttigieg, also called on the Committee to act. We'll hear more from those speeches during the programme.

A new GBC TV programme on the Treaty will be coming to your screens soon. Paul Grant will be here to discuss what format the programme will take, what it will cover, and why it's important.

The Financial Services Commission is taking on responsibility for the Register of Ultimate Beneficial Ownership. Filling in the gaps, Carlie Hudson and Daniella Benamor of the GFSC are here with the facts you need if you've yet to register.

And we're speaking to the Anti-Stigma Alliance, in advance of Mental Health Day this weekend. The group's Mark Montovio will join me later in the programme to speak about challenging and changing attitudes towards mental health in Gibraltar.

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Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election next month after his housing legislation failed to pass in parliament. We'll have a closer look at Spain's ongoing housing crisis and whether this could have an impact on Gibraltar

Local Motorcyclist, Julian Chipolina, has been named Andalusian Supersport Champion. He'll be here to look back at the Copa de España which took place in Jerez over the weekend.

Sports reporter, Jose Mari Ruiz will also be here to bring us up to speed with all the latest sporting news.

Startup Grind is again inviting entries to its annual pitch battle, with applications closing at the end of the month. Denise Matthews is encouraging anyone who feels they have a great business idea to join in, with a chance to win five thousand pounds.

And, local designers have had their work on display at Malaga Fashion week. We'll find out more about la Pasarela Larios from Dorcas Hammond and her team about their trip up the coast.

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We’ll have the latest from Parliament, where the Health Minister has been fielding questions from the Opposition this morning.

Gibraltar picked up a point in Malta last night in the Nations League. Robin Sheppard Capurro will be joining us with reaction to the draw and all the latest from the world of sport.

A film exploring the impact Alzheimer’s and dementia can have on families is the latest installation in the Memory Project series. Filmmaker Dale Moreno will be here with GADS Chair Jeanette Ochello to tell us about Fading.

Mrs Gibraltar First Princess Gabriella Luque has repeated her success on the international stage at Mrs Europe 2026. Gabby will tell us about her experience representing Gibraltar at the pageant in Estonia.

And local artist Rima has a new song out today, inspired by Rosario. We'll be joined by Rima - and hearing a taster of her latest release.

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In international football, it's all to play for this evening as Gibraltar prepare for their Nations League clash with Malta. Jose Mari Ruiz is in Malta, we'll be hearing from him ahead of the game, which kicks off at 8:45, with coverage on GBC as from 8:15.

October is Breast Cancer awareness month: an opportunity to promote early detection and support research into the most common cancer in women worldwide. We'll be hearing from chair of the Breast Cancer Support Group, Heidi Jeffries, as well as GHA nurses, Gabriella Gilbert and Hayley Stevens.

The EV Foundation is providing bursaries to a number of students, providing them access to higher education. Nicole Jones will be here to discuss the bursary scheme which is now in its fourth year

And works on the wastewater treatment plant continue with the DPC giving full planning permission for excavation works to proceed. Project Director, Carlito Buhagiar, will give us the latest updates.

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It's matchday tomorrow as Gibraltar continue their Nations League campaign away from home in Malta - against the group favourites. We spoke to our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz live from Malta who told us how are preparations were going.

Tomorrow also marks International Day of Older Persons: it's an opportunity to celebrate their contributions and to examine what can be done to help improve the quality of life of our older generations. We had a discussion with Principal Secretary at the Ministry for Equality, April Smart Devincenzi, Chair of GADS, Jeanette Ochello, Gibsams Trustee, Dr Aaron Dehghan and Gibsilver volunteer Bev Owen.

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With the war between Russia and Ukraine now in its fifth year, we’ll be hearing from political analyst, Peter Zalmayev. Peter is travelling internationally as he offers his perspective on the war and the wider implications of the conflict for rest of the world.

We’ll find out about this year’s Miss Gibraltar pageant following last week's announcement of the seven contestants who will be taking part. Organiser, Kelvin Hewitt, will be here alongside Andria Olivares who will be hosting the show.

Court reporter, Melanie Guilliano Chipolina, gave us the latest updates from the Supreme Court.

And we also spoke to Jose Mari Ruiz from Malta. Jose Mari has traveled with the Gibraltar squad ahead of their Thursday evening clash with Malta in the Nations League.

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We'll begin today's episode by catching up with the weekend's sport with Robin Sheppard-Capurro.

A local delegation represented Gibraltar at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town. The conference is made up of meetings and workshops on subjects including human rights, climate adaptation and disability inclusion. We'll speak to our representatives at the conference, Minister Leslie Bruzon; Gibraltar Parliament Clerk, Phillip Borge McCarthy; and MP Craig Sacarello

And we're also looking at health, talking to functional nutrition and eating psychology coach Karen Jacobson. She's recently returned from a Health Optimisation Summit, and we'll be finding out more about the event, as well as touching on biohacking and how it optimises brain and body functions.

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Jose Mari Ruiz looks ahead to a busy weekend of sports.

We'll be taking a closer look at recent reports of locals being incorrectly registered in the Schengen Entry Exit System. News Editor, Christine Vasquez, will be here to discuss why this is something anyone who's travelling should be keeping an eye on.

A passing of the torch is underway in GBC's international football coverage, Paul Breen Turner calls time after more than a decade as lead commentator. He'll be here with his successor, Stefan Borge, who will be leading Sunday's broadcast against Andorra.

Local Band Cedar are preparing for their final gig on Sunday in La Linea ahead of their move up to Manchester We speak to some of the band members as they prepare to say goodbye to the Rock

And we'll hear from the creators of a short film, A Conversation between Friends. Johan Wickolm and Jarod Vassallo will be here to discuss their latest work, which is available on Youtube

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Next week's International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity for us to take stock of what's on offer in Gibraltar and what can be improved. Marlene Dalli of the Ministry of Equality will be here to look ahead to an event being hosted next Thursday.

We'll have the latest on last night's fire at One Bayside Road - no injuries were reported in the blaze which started around 8pm and was put out by the Fire and Rescue Service a little after 10'oclock. Kevin Ruiz was at the scene last night.

Over 500 volunteers collected tonnes of rubbish from Gibraltar's streets and shores in this year's Clean Up the World. Janet Howitt of the ESG was here with Head of Bayside, Gaynor Lester, and Head of Bishop Fitzgerald, Liane Parral.

Members of the Youth service who also took part in the weekend's clean up will be here, looking back at the clean up and ahead to an upcoming trip to Spain.

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In today's episode we're discussing chronic pain and pain management.

Complex regional pain syndrome, known as CRPS, is a condition that can cause severe, debilitating symptoms, and has a big impact on sufferers' daily lives. It's a rare and poorly understood condition that can affect people of any age, for which there is no cure. We were joined by people affected by CRPS, who told us about their experiences with the condition.

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Opposition Leader Keith Azopardi has unveiled a first set of commitments aimed at changing standards and conflict-of-interest rules at the top of Government. He joined us in the studio following a GSD press conference this morning.

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month continues, with a series of community events highlighting the importance of early diagnosis. Jeanette Ochello and Karen Truman will be here, alongside the GFA’s Steven Gonzalez and local playwright Alex Louise, whose new play Slipping Through My Fingers is about to make its debut.

And GBC has confirmed its Autumn TV schedule for the coming months. Head of TV James Murphy will join me to look ahead to what’s in store.

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On Gibraltar Today, a newly formed charity wants to put more orchestral instruments into local classrooms.

Lili Olivero and Shaun Baglietto from the Gibraltar Music Trust will be here to tell us about their plans for the local music scene.

Charity volunteer Adele Farrell is preparing to scale Morocco’s highest peak to raise money for Carers Trust.

She sets off on the five-day challenge on Wednesday and will tell us why the cause is worth the climb.

And there’s less than a week to go until the 11th annual EY Relay for Children.

Organisers will be here for a final push to get people signed up ahead of Sunday’s event, raising funds for Diabetes Gibraltar.

We’ll also have all the latest sporting news with Robin Sheppard Capurro.

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It's 20 years to the day since the Cordoba Agreement was finalised, a trilateral agreement between the governments of Spain, the UK and Gibraltar. We'll be joined by former Chief Minister, Sir Peter Caruana, whose government oversaw the negotiations leading to the agreement in 2006.

The Special Olympics swimming team is back from competing at the inaugural European Swimming Open. We'll be hearing from the team of swimmers after a successful trip to Malta.

We'll also have a roundup of the latest sports news with Robin Sheppard Capurro.

And Cultural Services has published its Autumn programme of events. Celine Azopardi will be here to talk us through what we can look forward to in the lead up to Christmas.

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The College Lane Action Group is calling for reform to Town Planning over concerns surrounding the Haven development on Linewall Road. Lee Everest and Dillip Taylor will explain why they believe residents’ concerns are being ignored.

After more than two decades with the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel John Pitto is preparing to bring his military career to a close. The Regiment’s Commanding Officer will join us as he prepares to hand over command.

A new season of Viewpoint returns tonight. Host Ros Astengo will be previewing the upcoming season. 

And new free weekly exercise sessions are to help older people stay active and independent. Active Wellbeing founder Louise Saint and GibSams CEO Brenda Cuby will tell us about the new GibSilver sessions.

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Kelly-Anne is joined in the studio by Minister for Employment Christian Santos to discuss a changing job market and the different opportunities available to young people.

Also joining the discussion is Claire Trinidad, teacher and life coach, with a look at the pressures around academic achievement, and former education advisor Max McGiffen shares his own experience of academic success, addiction, and what really matters in life.

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Clean up the World is this weekend! The Environmental Safety Group is preparing to clean up over 30 areas around Gibraltar. The ESG's Janet Howitt will join us to look ahead to Clean Up the World.

The lighthouse is officially opening to the public following an extensive refurbishment programme. Did you make the soft launch of the lighthouse opening or is it still on your bucket list? Warren Clarke of Trinity House will be here to tell us what to expect.

A brand new cooking show starts tonight on GBC television - Gastro Rob is ready to whet your appetites. Host Rob Lomax is going to be sharing his love of food and creative recipes ahead of this evening's premiere on GBC TV.

And we'll also hear from one of the creative minds behind the Jump Around Gib project. We spoke to artist Gill Wellend, who worked on the "Jubilee Jackson" statue in Casemates Square, as well as Ben Bagu of Victory Suites, who sponsored her macaque.

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A campaign for Suicide Awareness Month is asking the public to think twice before posting on social media following a sudden death. The Suicide Prevention Alliance and Public Health Gibraltar want people to consider the impact their posts might have.

After 12 years of laughs, tears and open conversation, the curtain has closed on the Powder Room for the final time. Justine Cartwright will be here to look back on more than a decade at the helm.

Geography graduate Joe Cortes has received an Award from the University of Exeter for his study on the Gibraltar border. We’ll hear more about his award-winning research.

And Inter Gibraltar get their futsal season underway by winning the Luisito Bonavia Cup. Jose Marie Ruiz will bring us up to date with all the latest sporting news.

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Special Olympics Gibraltar is back from the Sweden Invitational Games with gold, silver and bronze medals. Special Olympics Coach Francis Mauro and four of the athletes will be telling us about their success.

September is Suicide Awareness Month and today you’re encouraged to wear green in support. We’ll be joined by GibSams’ Brenda Cuby and Bev Owen.

How did you spend National Day? We’ll be hearing some of your stories from the celebrations.

Opera singer Nathan Payas will be here alongside DJ Crome as the dynamic duo look ahead to the Sound Festival.  

And we’ll have all the latest sporting news with Jose Mari Ruiz.

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National Day has grown into one of the biggest events on Gibraltar's calendar, but how did it all begin? Founder member of the Self-Determination for Gibraltar Group, Dennis Matthews, will take us back to the early days of the event, more than 30 years ago. The group's Chair Richard Buttigieg will also join alongside GBC News Editor Christine Vasquez.

You may have also spotted a new feature on GBC News's social media - Por Donde Ando? The online feature has been a hit - we'll be finding out more soon. 

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Action for Housing has welcomed the allocation of 44 pensioners flats at the newly opened Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Mews but also expressed some concerns. Henry Pinna, Zohra El Gharbaoui, and Alfred Porro will be in the studio explaining their concerns over the recent allocation of pensioner flats.

It's National Week, and we asked what the youngest in the community think about National Day.

An international conference of the Association of Latin American and Caribbean Historians is taking place this week. Local historian Richard Garcia told us more about the event.

We also speak to one of the young artists involved in Jump Around Gib. Christian Chipolina is part of the group of students from Bayside School who came together to paint a macaque sculpture as part of the colourful trail of monkeys dotted around Gibraltar.

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Jose Mari Ruiz gets us up to date with all the weekend sport, which also saw a very special moment for local rowing.

It's National week, and with activities going on around the Rock, GBC and Radio Gibraltar have got you covered. GBC CEO Paula Latin will be in the studio telling us what's in store.

We'll also hear from Bosom Buddies Models for a Day. The annual event raises money for the charity, as well as supporting and encouraging cancer survivors

Gibraltar Backgammon gets further than ever in the World Championships, we speak to Nadine Chipolina, Natalie Passano and Anastasia Antoniadi.

And Jack Fisher is back in the studio talking to us about representing Gibraltar at the World Blind Tennis Championships in Lithuania.

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The Gibraltar Music Festival is back on the Rock, with James Morrison headlining last night’s opening show of Summer Sessions. We’ll be looking ahead to this evening’s acts as we head into day two of the three-day festival. We'll even be treated to some live music by Savannah Lauryn who forms part of the local lineup. 

Day Three of the Calpe Conference is underway at the University of Gibraltar. We’ll be going live to Neanderthal: The Conference to hear from some of the world’s leading experts on human evolution.

With plenty of entertainment planned in the run-up to National Day, we’ll look ahead to Gibraltar’s National Week celebrations with Giovi Viñales.

And Robin Sheppard Capurro will join me with a roundup of all the latest sport ahead of this weekend’s action.

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It’s Day Two of the Calpe Conference, bringing together leading experts on human evolution and Neanderthals. The Newsroom's Ros Astengo joined us live from the University of Gibraltar with the latest.

A new GBC television programme follows the journeys of the first two people to receive cochlear implants here in Gibraltar. We’ll be joined by GBC director and producer Colin Pons, and ENT surgeon Mr Julian Danino, to hear more about Return to Sound: A Medical Milestone.

Life coach Jo Ferbrache has been working with GBC staff on practical ways to manage pressure and perform more effectively. Jo is now on the Rock for the GMF Summer Sessions. 

And, the Nautilus Project has launched a new range of T-shirts featuring local marine life, including a whale shark sighted in nearby waters earlier this year. Eva Guillem and George Burns will tell us more.

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The Health Authority has announced the £38 million purchase of the Rooke Elderly Care Home, with plans to operate the 218-bed facility with GHA staff. Ros Astengo will take us through the latest developments and the complicated history of the home over the past six years.

We’ll be live at the University of Gibraltar for the 30th Calpe Conference, marking 100 years since the discovery of the Gibraltar 2 Neanderthal skull, and a decade since the Gorham’s Cave Complex became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

And September is Heart Awareness Month, with the Gibraltar Cardiac Association also celebrating its tenth anniversary. We speak to Gibraltar Cardiac Association representatives Sueyenne Catania and Nati Fortuna, cardiac patient Tony Loddo, and retired Cardiac Specialist Nurse Gerry Fortuna, who was instrumental in establishing Gibraltar’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre.

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Gibraltar’s property market is showing signs of renewed confidence following the treaty.

It’s the start of World Alzheimer’s Month. We’ll be discussing dementia awareness with the GHA’s Karen Truman and the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society’s Jeanette Ochello.

We’ll have all the latest sporting news, including James Scanlon’s move to Premier League champions Arsenal, European go-karting success for 14-year-old Ivan Gonzalez-Ellul, and Calpe Rowing Club preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

The Gibraltar Legal Walk returns tomorrow, raising money for the GBC Open Day Fund. We’ll hear from organisers Nick Borge, Paul Grant and Emma Lejeune.

Ten colourful macaque sculptures have been turning heads around Gibraltar this summer. We’ll find out more about the community art project.

And, as students return to school, we’ll look back at another successful GSLA Summer Sports Programme. The GSLA's Reagan Lima and Sean Morillo will join us later.

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Lincoln Red Imps have reached the UEFA Conference League league phase for the third time. Trailing two-nil from the first leg, Lincoln came from behind away to Larne in Northern Ireland, winning 3-0 after extra time to take the tie 3-2 on aggregate. Jose Mari Ruiz told us more as well as the rest of the sports news.

We're looking ahead to the 30th Calpe Conference happening next week on the Rock. Neanderthal: The Conference kicks off on 2nd September, with local and international experts taking part in talks and discussions. Professors Clive, Geraldine and Stewart Finlayson will be here to let us know what's on the agenda.

And a 24-hour rowing challenge raising money for Cancer Relief has been organised by the Calpe Rowing Club. Rower and organiser Thomas Zammit, he's joining us alongside some of his teammates.

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We're speaking to some of the young people who have recently visited Poland as part of the Learning from Auschwitz initiative. Noa Nahon and Lucia Hernandez share their experiences with us in the studio.

We'll also be joined by some of Magpie's under 16 players, who've taken part in the Friendship Cup in Tangier. Team coach, Philip Ghio has used the opportunity to develop more than just sporting ties with our neighbours across the Strait.

Local musician Rima is on the programme. She's looking forward to a performance at the Family Pavilion tonight at the fair, and will be giving us a taster 

And Change Your Energy, Change Your Life: CYE-CYL celebrated a graduation this month. CYE-CYL mentor Romina Mayani is here with a group of this summer's attendees; we'll find out what they've been up to.

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Today's episode is our last of this year's Beach Wednesdays, recorded live from Western Beach.

We’ll be joined by Minister for the Environment John Cortes as we look back at the summer season. We’ve been hearing your concerns and comments about Gibraltar’s swimming spots over the past two months, today we’ll get a chance to hear what the government has to say about these issues.

The Wing Foil Association President Kevin Salmon explained how Western Beach is the home of the sport in Gibraltar.

We also spoke to meteorologist Kara Gold from the Met office, she’ll be sharing some insight into the weather we’ve had this summer.

And of course we heard from local beachgoers to tell us what they love - and what could be improved - about Western Beach.

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We're looking ahead to next week's GMF summer sessions, speaking to Graham Gouldman from 10CC. The iconic band will be on the Rock on Saturday 5th September as part of the three nights of live music at the Europa Sports Complex.

Catching up with the developments at the Northern Defences and Moorish Castle, among other things

We'll have a chat with project director Carl Viagas, and David Neish from Fortress Attractions. 

Supporting ongoing work in Morocco, and local initiatives too, Changing Lives charity have a big raffle happening this week at the fair. Jinson Lima told out more about what the charity is working towards.

And a group of young people, who are members of the Youth Service, have been on an exchange trip in Jersey. We hear about some of their experiences over the time they were away.

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The fair is in full swing, Bishop of Gibraltar, Monsignor Charles Azzopardi has his usual food stall set up, providing tasty food while also raising money for the soup kitchen

Fr Charlie joins us in the studio to talk about how it's going this year.

El Martillo ltd has announced it will open 150 new vacancies in various sectors across Gibraltar, having acquired dozens of companies on the Rock in the last few years.

Senior broadcast journalist, Ros Astengo brought us the details.

We catch up on all the weekend sport with Robin Sheppard-Capurro.

Prior Park School announced 100% pass rates for GCSEs and A Levels this year. Fresh from exams and having received their results over the last couple of weeks, we speak to GCSE and A Level students about their exam experience, and ask them what comes next.

That's on Gibraltar Today, between 1 and 2, with me, Claire Hernandez

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GBC says goodbye to the heart and soul of Broadcasting House. We’ll hear from Sangeeta Fabre, who is retiring after more than 40 years of service.

The fair begins tonight, kicking off nine days of live entertainment at the Family Pavilion. We’ll get a sneak peek of tomorrow’s performance with Jonathan Fernandes and Cleopatra Porter.

Students from Chiba University in Japan are on the Rock as part of an educational exchange with the University of Gibraltar. We’ll hear from Rebecca Moon and Chiba University lecturer David Chevasco.

Media student Jennah Santos has completed a four-week internship with GBC.

And we’ll have all the latest sports news with Robin Sheppard Capurro.

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It’s GCSE results day! After two years of hard work, students around the Rock have found out their grades. We’ll be hearing from students and teachers.

The Ornithological and Natural History Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary. General Secretary Dr Keith Bensusan joins us to look back at five decades of conservation on the Rock.

And, the Nautilus Project has been running an internship over summer.The charity's Alex Sanchez Soiza will join us with some of the group's interns.

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Today's episode was recorded live from the GSLA Bathing Pavilion as part of our Beach Wednesdays series.

We’ll be speaking to those who love it, those who think improvements could be made - and also discussing the announcement yesterday of 2,300 affordable homes being built in the new westside reclamation, and how local residents feel about the news.

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Unite is looking at whether Government and other employers in Gibraltar could help find jobs for the 32 NatWest International staff facing redundancy.

The Fair kicks off on Friday, with preparations well underway at the former Rooke site. Jodie Ferrar of Cultural Services will be here to tell us more.

The Kusuma Trust is once again inviting applications for its Excellence Award, offering £3,000 to students who are about to begin their university studies. We’ll find out more about the award and who can apply.

The Gibraltar Fashion Collective is preparing to take local fashion onto the international stage. Local designers are getting ready for their first international show at Malaga Fashion Week’s Pasarela Larios next month.

And, the Gibraltar Association of Tax Advisers attracted more participants than ever in this year’s Tax Essay Competition. Grahame Jackson and John Azzopardi were on the judging panel.

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A meningitis B vaccine booster for students studying in the UK is being rolled out - we'll be joined by Director of Public Health Dr Helen Carter. 

A social event for those aged 55 and over is happening this Thursday at the Bastion Terrace organised by GibSilver. 

Jose Mari Ruiz will be bringing all the latest sporting news.

Mrs Gibraltar 2026 Lianne Wink was crowned this weekend. Lianne will be with us, alongside organiser Mark Andrades to look back at the grand final.

More local artists are being added to the GMF Summer Sessions line-up.

And, author Ilana Benady has written a book about the Dominican Republic after spending 27 years there. Culture Smart! is an essential guide for those visiting the Caribbean nation.

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The Met Office has released a beta app offering a 14-day forecast. Meteorologist Kara Gold tells us more.

A charity darts night, organised by Entain and featuring one of the world’s top players has raised almost £10,400 for GBC Open Day. More on that and all the latest sporting news. 

We'll find out how one family turned this week's eclipse into an opportunity to raise more than £7,500 for charity.

A delegation has just represented Gibraltar at this year's Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney. We heard from Puneet yesterday, today we'll be joined by Gianna Stanley.

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It's A-Level results day! After a summer of waiting, students across the Rock have been finding out their grades this morning. We speak to head teachers and some of the students receiving their results.

Gibraltar has been represented at the 13th Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney later this year. Puneet Sabhnani was part of team Gibraltar and joined young people from across the Commonwealth to discuss and debate issues of mutual interest.

The full line-up for this year’s Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival has been announced, with one final big reveal still to come. Among those heading to the Rock is Archbishop Alfred Xuereb, who served as personal secretary to Pope Benedict. Festival Director Seamus Byrne and Bishop Monsignor Charles Azzopardi both join us

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It’s Beach Wednesday and Kelly-Anne Borge is live from El Quarry, taking your thoughts on this popular local spot.

We look ahead to the eclipse, with Consultant Dr Barmak Zadeh, from the Eye Department at the GHA and the Astronomical Society

Shadow Minister Giovanni Origo gives the Opposition’s take on Gibraltar’s beaches.

And Naomi Duarte from Cultural Services tells us about the mini libraries in the area.

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A major milestone for healthcare, as the UK's first long-distance remote procedure is successfully carried out on a patient right here on the Rock, from more than 2,400 kilometres away. Professor Dasgupta performed the landmark procedure.

This year's Cultural Awards nominees have been announced. We'll be finding out who's in the running with Cultural Services CEO, Seamus Byrne.

The Mrs Gibraltar pageant is just days away. We'll be meeting all seven contestants, along with organiser Mark Andrades, ahead of Friday's event.

Cancer Relief's latest fundraiser takes inspiration from the Amalfi Coast. We'll be finding out more about Thursday's wine-pairing event at MyWines.

And jewellery designer Anjali Soneji is celebrating a nomination at the Professional Jewellers Awards. She joins us to talk about the recognition for her company.

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Police are investigating the unexplained death of a 42-year-old man whose body was found at a home in Laguna Estate yesterday. We'll be joined by GBC Newsroom's Katy Docker to discuss the dangers of rumours and misinformation.

We'll be hearing from 23-year-old Ben Vasquez, who's completed an incredible 3,000-kilometre journey on foot!! across the whole of Japan. Ben took on the challenge to raise money for Red Cross. 

Jose Mari Ruiz brought us all the latest sporting news.

Does the thought of being on camera make you nervous? Former ITV broadcaster Hannah Shellswell will be at GBC to deliver a workshop designed to help people build confidence in front of the camera.

And HelpMeLearnAfrica is raising funds for a seven-year-old boy in Ghana who is undergoing cancer treatment. Charity founder Louise Barea will join us to explain how you can help.

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Three weeks on from the implementation of the treaty, we hear from local traders how business has been.

We'll round up all the latest local sporting news.

And look ahead to next week's partial solar eclipse, with up to 93% of the sun obscured just before sunset. Astrophysicist Michael Neish joins us to explain what we can expect and why these events continue to inspire us.

An engineering consultancy is making its mark on some of Gibraltar's biggest developments. We'll be joined by Bailey Partnership Gibraltar to discuss the projects shaping the Rock's future.

And, a lovely one to finish the week on: tomorrow is Happiness Happens Day. We'll be looking at what really makes us happy, and exploring the links between happiness, boredom and loneliness with author Christina Giuffre.

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The Chief Minister joined us to discuss the impact of Gibraltar's new treaty arrangements on businesses - we'll also be covering the recently modernised Charities Act.

As September draws closer and families prepare for the new school year, have you picked up your children's uniforms yet? Generous Hearts charity is helping to ease the financial pressure while giving unwanted clothing a second life.

We'll be joined by some girlguides who are back home after attending an international camp.

And, we'll be talking poetry and theatre, looking ahead to a fundraiser happening at the Kasbah tomorrow. 

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Today's episode is the latest of our Beach Wednesday series, recorded live from Europa Pool.

Pool safety and staying healthy during the summer months were some of the topics discussed, but we also spoke to some of the regulars at Europa Pool, who raised some of the issues with the pool this summer, such Restrictions on floating aids and pool closures due to hygiene issues.

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A convicted child sex offender who is serving a 39-year prison sentence has appeared before the Court of Appeal seeking permission to challenge both his sentence and his convictions. GBC's court reporter Melanie Chipolina Giuliano brought us the latest. 

For the first time in more than 40 years, the public will soon be able to step inside one of Gibraltar's most recognisable landmarks. The Europa Point Lighthouse is set to open to visitors next month. We'll be joined by the Gibraltar Heritage Trust and Wright Tech Media to hear about the project and what people can expect.

We'll also be looking ahead to Active Travel Month with organisers OTWO, finding out what's planned and how you can get involved.

And the European Union called an emergency meeting of interior ministers today following the crisis in Ceuta which saw up to 60,000 migrants cross the border from Morocco into the enclave. We spoke to GBC reporter Iain Triay Clarence.

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A murderer already serving a life sentence has now been found guilty of historic sexual offences against teenage victims. The convictions follow a renewed investigation into the disappearance of sailor Simon Parkes. We'll have the latest developments with Ros Astengo.

Menopause, hormones and misinformation online. Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Olivia Gonzalez joins us to answer some of the most common questions about menopause, perimenopause, hormone testing and changes to PCOS diagnosis.

In sport, the Commonwealth Games are drawing to a close, with Team Gibraltar preparing to head home. GBC Sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz will have the final update from Glasgow, along with all the day's sporting headlines.

And we'll meet the founders of Changing Lives. A new Gibraltar charity supporting vulnerable communities overseas through partnerships with local charities and projects.

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It wouldn't be Friday without sport: Robin Sheppard-Capurro brought us our local sports update.

We were joined by the GFA Women's Development Officer Arianne Risso and coach Chris Ward talking about the development of the GFA's programme for girls.

Mediterranean Dance School have returned from the Global Dance Open Finals in San Sebastian. Genyka Celecia, Jayce Caetano and Kate Carroll were here to talk about the competition

We find out more about a new novel by local author Kieron Prescott. The Brightest Lie is the second in his series of books.

And a taste of new local music with Aaron Soleci and Shawn Cabezutto.

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On today's programme...

With many spending more time at work than at home, well being in the workplace has never been more important...

Sean Keating tells us about a range of seminars and workshops available to manage well being and mental health at work

Looking ahead to an exciting cosmic event with the Heritage Trust...

I'll be joined by Attractions Manager Ana de la Puente and engagement officer Brielle Gafan to find out how you could be among the winners.

We're also talking music...

Wayne Meenagh whets our appetite for the Weekender, with UK band 'Nothing Rhymes With Orange' 

GBC's senior broadcast journalist Jonathan Sacramento has had an in depth interview with the Governor, Sir Ben Bathurst.

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