Childline is addressing school children about how to stay safe from harm. It's blue week - a time when the charity visits schools and educates on the work it does. Childline says that following growing concern amongst the community regarding sexual abuse cases, it felt it was important to speak to pupils in a sensitive way. Our reporter Shelina Assomull told us more.
Gibraltarian archaeologist Dr Kevin Lane has been appointed vice president at UNESCO’s International Council on Monuments and Sites (Water and Heritage) for the Latin America and Caribbean regions. Dr Lane is a senior researcher of the National Scientific and Technical Research Council, and a professor at the University of Buenos Aires.
The Jewish Community is celebrating Purim. The holiday commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman in the ancient Persian Empire. Purim celebrations are traditionally colourful, with children in fancy dress brightening up town. Our mystery guest, proudly dressed for the occasion, explained how Purim has been celebrated on the Rock this year.
Jose Mari Ruiz filled us in on all the sports events happening on the Rock, including a boxing debut from two brothers, and the final game week before the top six teams go alone to chase the league cup.
And sticking with sports, you've heard of Padel, you've probably heard of Pickleball, but how about Racquetball? This weekend Europa Point will be the venue for the 2025 GSA Racquetball Open. We spoke to the UK and World Number 1 Mike Harris, as well as the Number 1 Seed in Gibraltar Declan Christie and the Association’s Troy Charvetto.
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