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On the Beach: Western Beach

Ep. 866

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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