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On the show with Kally-Anne Borge today: The latest on our top story court reporter Melanie Chipolina: Former teacher and scout leader Clayton Busto has had his prison sentence reduced from 14 to 13 years. Are workplaces doing enough to support people with dyslexia? Stuart Byrne of the Dyslexia Support Group joins us to discuss the challenges people face at work, and what employers can do to make their workplaces more inclusive. . How much say should patients have in shaping the mental health services they rely on? Conchita Triay discusses why the voices and experiences of service users need to be at the heart of mental health care. And local charity BabySTEPPS is continuing its work supporting families affected by pregnancy and baby loss. Committee member Kate Llufrio joins us to discuss the support available locally and the significance of next week's Wave of Light event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Gibraltar Today, we speak to Dr Karl Alvarez from the GFSB about an upcoming networking event in La Línea aimed at strengthening cross-border business ties. We also look ahead to the Gibraltar Card Show with organisers Zyl Sheriff and Callum Culross, while menopause coach Petra Boddington joins us to discuss managing chronic pain and other symptoms during midlife. Plus, local band Magik is heading to South America. Giles Ramirez tells us about their upcoming transatlantic tour and what audiences can expect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Action for Housing questions why the Road to the Lines housing project has still not progressed. Our reporter Megan Stringer will join us to bring us the latest. And, it's Hospice Awareness Week - this year Cancer Relief is running a campaign centred around the theme “Don’t Leave Hospice to Chance.” We'll be having an in-depth conversation on the subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fabian Picardo has given his last address as Chief Minister to the United Nations Fourth Committee. Chair of the Self-Determination for Gibraltar Group, Richard Buttigieg, also called on the Committee to act. We'll hear more from those speeches during the programme. A new GBC TV programme on the Treaty will be coming to your screens soon. Paul Grant will be here to discuss what format the programme will take, what it will cover, and why it's important. The Financial Services Commission is taking on responsibility for the Register of Ultimate Beneficial Ownership. Filling in the gaps, Carlie Hudson and Daniella Benamor of the GFSC are here with the facts you need if you've yet to register. And we're speaking to the Anti-Stigma Alliance, in advance of Mental Health Day this weekend. The group's Mark Montovio will join me later in the programme to speak about challenging and changing attitudes towards mental health in Gibraltar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election next month after his housing legislation failed to pass in parliament. We'll have a closer look at Spain's ongoing housing crisis and whether this could have an impact on Gibraltar Local Motorcyclist, Julian Chipolina, has been named Andalusian Supersport Champion. He'll be here to look back at the Copa de España which took place in Jerez over the weekend. Sports reporter, Jose Mari Ruiz will also be here to bring us up to speed with all the latest sporting news. Startup Grind is again inviting entries to its annual pitch battle, with applications closing at the end of the month. Denise Matthews is encouraging anyone who feels they have a great business idea to join in, with a chance to win five thousand pounds. And, local designers have had their work on display at Malaga Fashion week. We'll find out more about la Pasarela Larios from Dorcas Hammond and her team about their trip up the coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ll have the latest from Parliament, where the Health Minister has been fielding questions from the Opposition this morning. Gibraltar picked up a point in Malta last night in the Nations League. Robin Sheppard Capurro will be joining us with reaction to the draw and all the latest from the world of sport. A film exploring the impact Alzheimer’s and dementia can have on families is the latest installation in the Memory Project series. Filmmaker Dale Moreno will be here with GADS Chair Jeanette Ochello to tell us about Fading. Mrs Gibraltar First Princess Gabriella Luque has repeated her success on the international stage at Mrs Europe 2026. Gabby will tell us about her experience representing Gibraltar at the pageant in Estonia. And local artist Rima has a new song out today, inspired by Rosario. We'll be joined by Rima - and hearing a taster of her latest release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In international football, it's all to play for this evening as Gibraltar prepare for their Nations League clash with Malta. Jose Mari Ruiz is in Malta, we'll be hearing from him ahead of the game, which kicks off at 8:45, with coverage on GBC as from 8:15. October is Breast Cancer awareness month: an opportunity to promote early detection and support research into the most common cancer in women worldwide. We'll be hearing from chair of the Breast Cancer Support Group, Heidi Jeffries, as well as GHA nurses, Gabriella Gilbert and Hayley Stevens. The EV Foundation is providing bursaries to a number of students, providing them access to higher education. Nicole Jones will be here to discuss the bursary scheme which is now in its fourth year And works on the wastewater treatment plant continue with the DPC giving full planning permission for excavation works to proceed. Project Director, Carlito Buhagiar, will give us the latest updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's matchday tomorrow as Gibraltar continue their Nations League campaign away from home in Malta - against the group favourites. We spoke to our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz live from Malta who told us how are preparations were going. Tomorrow also marks International Day of Older Persons: it's an opportunity to celebrate their contributions and to examine what can be done to help improve the quality of life of our older generations. We had a discussion with Principal Secretary at the Ministry for Equality, April Smart Devincenzi, Chair of GADS, Jeanette Ochello, Gibsams Trustee, Dr Aaron Dehghan and Gibsilver volunteer Bev Owen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the war between Russia and Ukraine now in its fifth year, we’ll be hearing from political analyst, Peter Zalmayev. Peter is travelling internationally as he offers his perspective on the war and the wider implications of the conflict for rest of the world. We’ll find out about this year’s Miss Gibraltar pageant following last week's announcement of the seven contestants who will be taking part. Organiser, Kelvin Hewitt, will be here alongside Andria Olivares who will be hosting the show. Court reporter, Melanie Guilliano Chipolina, gave us the latest updates from the Supreme Court. And we also spoke to Jose Mari Ruiz from Malta. Jose Mari has traveled with the Gibraltar squad ahead of their Thursday evening clash with Malta in the Nations League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We'll begin today's episode by catching up with the weekend's sport with Robin Sheppard-Capurro. A local delegation represented Gibraltar at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town. The conference is made up of meetings and workshops on subjects including human rights, climate adaptation and disability inclusion. We'll speak to our representatives at the conference, Minister Leslie Bruzon; Gibraltar Parliament Clerk, Phillip Borge McCarthy; and MP Craig Sacarello And we're also looking at health, talking to functional nutrition and eating psychology coach Karen Jacobson. She's recently returned from a Health Optimisation Summit, and we'll be finding out more about the event, as well as touching on biohacking and how it optimises brain and body functions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jose Mari Ruiz looks ahead to a busy weekend of sports. We'll be taking a closer look at recent reports of locals being incorrectly registered in the Schengen Entry Exit System. News Editor, Christine Vasquez, will be here to discuss why this is something anyone who's travelling should be keeping an eye on. A passing of the torch is underway in GBC's international football coverage, Paul Breen Turner calls time after more than a decade as lead commentator. He'll be here with his successor, Stefan Borge, who will be leading Sunday's broadcast against Andorra. Local Band Cedar are preparing for their final gig on Sunday in La Linea ahead of their move up to Manchester We speak to some of the band members as they prepare to say goodbye to the Rock And we'll hear from the creators of a short film, A Conversation between Friends. Johan Wickolm and Jarod Vassallo will be here to discuss their latest work, which is available on Youtube That's all coming up before 2pm. Get in touch, you can call or whatsapp on 200 66 200 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next week's International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity for us to take stock of what's on offer in Gibraltar and what can be improved. Marlene Dalli of the Ministry of Equality will be here to look ahead to an event being hosted next Thursday. We'll have the latest on last night's fire at One Bayside Road - no injuries were reported in the blaze which started around 8pm and was put out by the Fire and Rescue Service a little after 10'oclock. Kevin Ruiz was at the scene last night. Over 500 volunteers collected tonnes of rubbish from Gibraltar's streets and shores in this year's Clean Up the World. Janet Howitt of the ESG was here with Head of Bayside, Gaynor Lester, and Head of Bishop Fitzgerald, Liane Parral. Members of the Youth service who also took part in the weekend's clean up will be here, looking back at the clean up and ahead to an upcoming trip to Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode we're discussing chronic pain and pain management. Complex regional pain syndrome, known as CRPS, is a condition that can cause severe, debilitating symptoms, and has a big impact on sufferers' daily lives. It's a rare and poorly understood condition that can affect people of any age, for which there is no cure. We were joined by people affected by CRPS, who told us about their experiences with the condition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opposition Leader Keith Azopardi has unveiled a first set of commitments aimed at changing standards and conflict-of-interest rules at the top of Government. He joined us in the studio following a GSD press conference this morning. Alzheimer’s Awareness Month continues, with a series of community events highlighting the importance of early diagnosis. Jeanette Ochello and Karen Truman will be here, alongside the GFA’s Steven Gonzalez and local playwright Alex Louise, whose new play Slipping Through My Fingers is about to make its debut. And GBC has confirmed its Autumn TV schedule for the coming months. Head of TV James Murphy will join me to look ahead to what’s in store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Gibraltar Today, a newly formed charity wants to put more orchestral instruments into local classrooms. Lili Olivero and Shaun Baglietto from the Gibraltar Music Trust will be here to tell us about their plans for the local music scene. Charity volunteer Adele Farrell is preparing to scale Morocco’s highest peak to raise money for Carers Trust. She sets off on the five-day challenge on Wednesday and will tell us why the cause is worth the climb. And there’s less than a week to go until the 11th annual EY Relay for Children. Organisers will be here for a final push to get people signed up ahead of Sunday’s event, raising funds for Diabetes Gibraltar. We’ll also have all the latest sporting news with Robin Sheppard Capurro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.