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Guernsey News
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Three comedians added to Guernsey Literary Festival line-up
Henry Normal, Geoff Norcott and Helen Lederer will all perform at St James, St Peter Port.
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Guernsey's hospital moving away from laughing gas anaesthesia
The Princess Elizabeth Hospital will no longer administer piped nitrous oxide during surgeries in its theatres, in an effort to reduce greenhouse gases.
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Guernsey hosts global Indoor Bowls competition
Competitors from 30 countries are travelling to Guernsey for seven days of play.
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Guernsey rugby player selected for Scotland under 17s
Fraser Kent will travel to Edinburgh at the end of the month to attend a training camp for the Scotland U17s squad.
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Record number of seal pups being looked after by the GSPCA
10 seal pups are currently in the care of the GSPCA, the most in its 151 year history.
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Inspection reports Hautes Capelles School in Guernsey as 'good'
Hautes Capelles primary school in St Sampson was rated 'good' in all the five categories assessed.
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Route for Guernsey's Liberation Day Cavalcade revealed
More than 100 military vehicles, classic cars and tractors will follow the route around the coast.
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Herm CEO stepping down
After nearly seven years leading the Herm team, Craig Senior has announced his family's departure.
Jersey News
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Jersey artist Edward Blampied sentenced for making indecent images of children
A Jersey artist and cartoonist has avoided jail for making indecent images of children. Edward John Blampied has been sentenced to 312 hours of community service.
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Jersey man sentenced for importing nearly 3,000 ecstasy tablets
A man from Jersey has been jailed for eight years for importing nearly 3,000 ecstasy tablets hidden in a box of sweets sent through the post.
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New Les Quennevais headteacher chosen
A new headteacher has been appointed for Jersey's Les Quennevais school.
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Islanders urged to check tide times following rise in rescues
As we prepare for a sunny weekend, Jersey Fire and Rescue Service is urging coastal walkers to check the tide times.
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Man who choked woman found guilty by Jersey's Royal Court
A man has been found guilty by Jersey's Royal Court of choking a woman until she nearly passed out.
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Jersey man with a stammer creates charity single
A Jersey man has created a song about having a stammer, to raise money for charities supporting children with the condition.
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Islanders asked for opinions on regulation of medical services
The Jersey Care Commission is asking for feedback from islanders on how they think the hospital, ambulance and government mental health services should be regulated.
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Michael Rosen to appear at Jersey Festival of Words
Author and poet Michael Rosen is appearing at this year's Jersey Festival of Words.
UK News
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Former model almost died trying to cure cancer with juice diet
A former model who almost died trying to cure her cancer with a juice diet has warned others against "cutting out" traditional medical advice and trying to source alternative information online.
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Met Police apologises twice after using phrase 'openly Jewish' as campaigner accuses force of 'victim-blaming'
Scotland Yard has has had to apologise twice after an officer prevented an antisemitism campaigner from crossing a road near a pro-Palestinian march because they were "openly Jewish".
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Labour blames 'shoplifters' charter' for surge in retail crime
A "shoplifters' charter" has seen thefts rise significantly - to about one offence every minute - but police are charging fewer people, according to Labour.
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Three men who died in Staples Corner car crash named
Three men in their early 20s who died following a fatal car crash near the Brent Cross shopping centre in north London have been named by police.
Sport
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Jason Wilcox: Manchester United confirm appointment of former Southampton chief as technical director
Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of former Southampton chief Jason Wilcox as the club's new technical director with immediate effect.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold says Liverpool have almost 'handed' Man City title, but Jurgen Klopp revels in 'hunters' tag
Liverpool and Arsenal's weekend defeats may have handed the title to Man City, Trent Alexander-Arnold has told Sky Sports - but Jurgen Klopp thinks being "hunters" suits his side best.
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Paul Merson says Premier League is still best in world - so why the big flop from English clubs in Europe?
Arsenal and Manchester City crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday, with Liverpool and West Ham following with exits in the Europa League - so why have English sides struggled in Europe this season?
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Liverpool must show their season is not over after disappointing Europa exit - European hits and misses
Business & Finance
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Grocery delivery app Getir prepares to exit UK market
Getir, the grocery delivery app once valued at nearly $12bn (£9.7bn), is close to pulling the plug on its operations in Britain in a move that would spark concerns for well over 1,000 jobs.
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Bitcoin's highly anticipated 'halving' event takes place
Bitcoin's rare halving event has taken place, according to crypto analysis firm CoinGecko.
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Pension funds brace for £30bn hit from Gove leasehold reforms
Pension funds are braced for a hit worth tens of billions of pounds as Michael Gove, the levelling up secretary, tries to salvage his ambition of overhauling Britain's centuries-old property leasehold system.
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Labour blames 'shoplifters' charter' for surge in retail crime
A "shoplifters' charter" has seen thefts rise significantly - to about one offence every minute - but police are charging fewer people, according to Labour.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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The female gamers competing for thousands of pounds at first event of its kind in UK
The UK's first professional women's gaming tournament of its kind starts on Saturday.
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Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department analysed: Marriage, babies, bad boyfriends and the price of fame
As the title suggests, The Tortured Poets Department is a break-up album, and one that doesn't disappoint in deconstructing Taylor Swift's failed relationships and old boyfriends gone bad.
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Taylor Swift reveals 'secret' double album in '2am surprise' - including track inspired by boyfriend Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift has revealed her latest release is a "secret double album" - with 15 more tracks than fans were expecting.
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Taylor Swift: How a country girl took over the world - as new album The Tortured Poets Department released
Taylor Swift is one of the world's best-selling artists, a billionaire, and a record breaker. And she's just 34.
UK Politics
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Tories warned Mark Menzies misuse of funds claims 'constituted fraud' but whistleblower told there was no 'duty' to report it
The Conservatives were warned ex-Tory MP Mark Menzies's alleged misuse of party funds may have constituted fraud but the whistleblower was told there was no duty to report it
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Labour blames 'shoplifters' charter' for surge in retail crime
A "shoplifters' charter" has seen thefts rise significantly - to about one offence every minute - but police are charging fewer people, according to Labour.
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Government accused of U-turn after accepting Russian and Belarusian athletes at Olympics
The UK government has been accused of a U-turn after accepting Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete at the 2024 Olympics.
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Nicola Sturgeon admits to 'incredibly difficult time' after husband charged in embezzlement probe
Nicola Sturgeon has described her personal situation as "incredibly difficult" after her husband was charged in connection with the embezzlement of SNP funds.
Around the world
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Iran foreign minister downplays Israeli attack and says drones used 'like children's toys'
Iran has said Israeli involvement in Friday's attack is still to be established and dismissed the drones used as like children's toys.
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Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial has died
A man who set himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where former US President Donald Trump is on trial has died.
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Chess champion plays for marathon 58 hours to break record - and raise cash for child education
A campaigning Nigerian chess champion has played the game non-stop for 58 hours to break the world record.
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Iran calls Israeli strike 'infiltration' as it downplays attack on Supreme Leader's birthday
Iran has indicated it has no plans for retaliation as it played down a strike by Israel after Tehran's unprecedented missile-and-drone assault on the country.
Science and Technology
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The female gamers competing for thousands of pounds at first event of its kind in UK
The UK's first professional women's gaming tournament of its kind starts on Saturday.
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Bitcoin's highly anticipated 'halving' event takes place
Bitcoin's rare halving event has taken place, according to crypto analysis firm CoinGecko.
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First known test dogfight between AI and human pilot carried out, US military says
The world's first known combat between a human pilot and a fighter jet controlled by AI has been carried out in California, the US military has said.
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London Marathon: Four mistakes to avoid as the big day looms
It's crunch time now for those who have been training for this year's London Marathon.
And finally...
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New Zealand: Ram killed by police after elderly couple found dead in paddock at their home near Auckland
A ram believed to be responsible for killing an elderly couple has been shot dead by New Zealand police.
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Loch Ness monster: NASA urged to help as new search begins
NASA has been asked to help in a new search for the Loch Ness monster.
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Oxfordshire: Bird 'confuses' police officers by mimicking siren sound
Police officers were left "confused" by a bird when it convincingly mimicked the sound of the sirens on their cars.
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Escaped racehorse joins commuters at train station - and stands behind yellow line
Commuters at a train station in Australia were left doing a doubletake as an escaped racehorse joined them to wait for a passenger service.