Nov 20 - Locals Caught in Robbery Charges

Written on 20 November 2013.

Following a protracted investigation by officers of the Royal Gibraltar Police’s Criminal Investigation Department, two men today appeared at the Magistrates Court answering to charges in relation to a robbery which took place in the area of Devil’s Gap Steps on the 4th of September of 2013.

Peter James Macias, aged 29, of Road to the Lines and Ryan Cattini, aged 20, of Ince House, Moorish Castle Estate, were today jointly charged with one count of Robbery. The two men were arrested for the offence on the 12th of September 2013.

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Nov 20 - Chief Minister On Today Programme - Full Transcript

Written on 20 November 2013.

Fabian Picardo spoke to Justin Webb of the BBC during this morning’s Today programme on BBC Radio 4. Here is a transcript of the interview.

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Nov 20 - Irate Former Spanish Ambassador Cut Short By BBC Interviewer – Full Transcript Here

Written on 20 November 2013.

This morning, John Humphrys of the BBC’s Today Programme interviewed Inocencio Arias, a former Spanish Ambassdor to the UN about the recent incursion and the ongoing dispute between Spain and Gibraltar. Here is a transcript of the interview:

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Nov 20 - Comedy for Africa – Bringing Some of the UK’s Headlining Comedy Acts to Gibraltar

Written on 20 November 2013.

Bringing some of Britain’s top names in comedy to Gibraltar, the Comedy for Africa event promises to both fill it’s audiences with violent bursts of laughter and raise funds for William Hill’s worth while Project for Africa charity as well as Gibraltar’s own Childline.

Four shows will be hosted at the John Mackintosh Hall on Wednesday 27^th, Thursday 28^th and Friday 29^th of November. Acts include Archie Kelly, who made a name for himself in Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’ playing Kenny ‘Dalgish’ Senior. Archie has since become a headlining act in a gamut of well know clubs around the UK, including Manchester’s ‘The Comedy Store’. Archie incorporates his Northern wit and razor sharp song parodies into his stand-up. He has formerly toured with Paddy McGuinness and Peter Kay.

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