HMS Invincible, waylaid in Straits, to be converted into eGaming centre

GIBRALTAR (Source: GibChronicle: and, no, we didn't fall for it either!)In a dramatic turn HMS Invincible, the decommissioned Royal Navy aircraft carrier which was being towed to Turkey to be scrapped, was late last night diverted to Gibraltar as it entered the Strait. A Greek high net worth resident has reportedly purchased the vessel and plans to convert it into a floating office complex for the gaming industry. Lawyers for the unnamed billionaire said that the current shortage of office space and the added attraction of landing facilities for private jets and helicopters made this an ideal alternative in the style of floating hotels. Additionally he felt that the heritage value would be much appreciated and a boost to local tourism.>

Yesterday was April Fool - in Spain

As we have said several times before, practical jokes in Spain have their own day: December 28. This is because it is Innocent Saints Day, which commemorates all those innocent children allegedly ordered killed by Herod, according to the Christian hagiography. Among some of the jokes played in the media yesterday were the following: Ibrahimovich signs for Real Madrid; Michael Schumacher to drive for Ferrari next year; Pep Guardiola launche his own after shave; an obscure blog called Nos Gusta el Vino (We Like Wine) signs up none other than Ferran Adrià (see our perfectly serious article on the chef's heirs taking over London). On a more local level, a press release from San Roque Council nnounced the imposition of a specil tax on households with two or more cars - a note today apologises for any confusion it might have caused. (Prosp note: we forgot all about it! Or hadn't you noticed?)