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Meningitis B Booster, Verbena, Sports, Mrs Gibraltar, Local Artists Join GMF, Travel Guide

Ep. 859

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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