Fire in the Upper Rock
***Update 22:41 The fire has now been extinguished.***
GFRS are remaining at the scene for now.
Roads in the area have been reopened.
No injuries reported.
Original story: Due to a fire in the area of Devil's Gap, the RGP are asking the public to avoid the area.
GFRS and RGP are at location & the fire is still ongoing.
No injuries reported - further updates to follow.
Please be careful...
Due to the high winds, part of the roof from Wave Crest House in Mid Harbour Estate has been blown off.
RGP & GFRS are currently on scene and have closed off the area below to pedestrians until the area has been made safe.
January feels and looks like June today - check out this neat hyperlapse of the Bay courtesy of DRONE-OPS:
Stunning rainbow this morning:
Switching on of the Christmas tree by Santa:
***WORLD RECORD TIME BEATEN***
Gibraltarian GP Dr Karl Alvarez has just broken the World Record for the longest time performing alternate waves with battle ropes.
Karl is undertaking the attempt in the Europa Point Sports Complex. He started the challenge at 11am and is, at the time of posting, still working away at the ropes, over three hours later.
***WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT***
Gibraltarian GP Dr Karl Alvarez is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest time performing alternate waves with battle ropes.
Karl is undertaking the attempt in the Europa Point Sports Complex. He started the challenge after 11am.
The event is being filmed in its entirely and the footage will be submitted as evidence to the Guinness World Record team for verification.
The current record is 3 hours and 3 minutes by Bill Lohmeyer (USA), in Mechanicsville, Virginia, USA, on 4 December 2022.
2023 Election
GSLP-Liberal supporters and campaigners chanting in the John Mackintosh Hall - the Alliance is currently ahead of the GSD with 95% of all ballots counted.
***BREAKING*** Chief Minister calls General Election for 12th October:
Ten dolphins greeted local SUP enthusiasts Alex Trinidad and Charlie Lopez on Gibraltar's East Side a few days ago. The footage has also attracted interest and coverage from the international media. Video courtesy @sup_surf_skate_gibraltar
Cleanup works continue in the area of Rosia Bay, with the situation improving every day. Machinery is used to remove heavy boulders, allowing cleanup teams to access smaller rocks and rubble underneath.
The Gipsy Kings performing on the Skywalk:
OS 35 Wreck Leaves Gibraltar
Infrared footage of the FJORD carrying the wreck of the OS 35 departing Gibraltar waters in the early hours of this morning:
Body and Mind Wellness Spa
The Body and Mind Wellness Spa is now open at the Forbes Building on Devil’s Tower Road - A world of health under one roof. Visit www.bodyandmind.gi or call 225 01118.
Body and Mind Gym now open:
Mrs Gibraltar 2023 Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign
Here is Mrs Gibraltar 2023 Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign
Footage of the Götheborg of Sweden arriving earlier today. She is the world's largest operational wooden sailing ship.
Krystel Gonzalez is the 8th contestant to sign up for Mrs Gibraltar 2023
Krystel Gonzalez is the 8th contestant to sign up for Mrs Gibraltar 2023