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Guernsey News
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Campaign launches to inspire Guernsey women to stand for 2025 election
With just eight months left before Guernsey goes to the polls, Women in Public Life have launched #WomenStandGsy.
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The Royal Navy could help Guernsey's "Barnacle Bill" get home
The GSPCA is investigating new ways to send a loggerhead turtle home.
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New online shopping delivery service 'could damage Guernsey's economy'
A new scheme that will allow islanders to use more online outlets has been criticised by the Guernsey Retail Group.
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Rabbit owners warned of new variant of fatal virus
Guernsey's pet owners are being warned of a new strain of a virus that can kill domestic and wild rabbits.
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Taxi fares in Guernsey set to rise by 4.75%
It's proposed taxi fares in Guernsey rise by 4.75% from 25 November 2024.
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New service looks to resolve 'undeliverable' problem for Guernsey's online shoppers
Guernsey Post has opened a UK parcel hub in Portsmouth, so islanders can direct their post there when retailers require a UK address.
Jersey News
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Charlie Lowe, 11, filmed a video about drunk drivers moments before his death
11-year-old Charlie Lowe filmed a video of himself talking about the risks of drunk drivers just minutes before his death.
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Jersey ice rink delayed by three weeks
The opening of Jersey's pop-up ice rink has been delayed by three weeks.
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Paramedics take conviction to Court of Appeal
An appeal hearing begins today (21 October) for the two Jersey paramedics convicted of failing to provide reasonable care to a patient.
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Man goes on trial for deaths of Dean and Charlie Lowe
The trial is underway in Jersey's Royal Court of Dylan John Pounds, who is accused of causing the deaths of Dean and Charlie Lowe.
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Search for missing woman
A search has been going on in Jersey for missing woman Anne Potter.
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Jersey Cider Festival returns
Jersey's La Faîs’sie d’Cidre is back this weekend (19 - 20 October) at Hamptonne Country Life Museum.
National
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Paul Gascoigne's daughter says she was groomed and sexually assaulted by Al Fayed
British model Bianca Gascoigne has said she was groomed and sexually assaulted by Mohamed al Fayed when she worked at Harrods as a teenager.
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Wales: One dead and 15 in hospital after two trains collide
A man has died and 15 others have been taken to hospital after two trains collided in Wales on Monday evening.
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Assault, screaming and sensory overload: Inside HMP Elmley where 'every day is unpredictable'
As we walked to one of the wings at HMP Elmley - there was screaming.
Sport
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Ref Watch: Dermot Gallagher analyses John Stones' winner for Man City, William Saliba's red card at Bournemouth and more
In the latest edition of Ref Watch, former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher runs through the key incidents at the weekend - including controversial calls involving John Stones and William Saliba.
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United States GP: Charles Leclerc leads dominant Ferrari 1-2 in Austin as Lando Norris penalty hands Max Verstappen third
Charles Leclerc superbly won the United States Grand Prix in a surprisingly-dominant one-two for Ferrari as Lando Norris lost a crucial third place to Max Verstappen after being penalised for a late-race overtake on his F1 title rival.
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Arsenal's red cards: Are Mikel Arteta's team becoming ill-disciplined or is it just bad luck in the Premier League?
They say good things come in threes - try telling Mikel Arteta that about Arsenal's disciplinary issues this season.
Business & Finance
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Labour's Employment Rights Bill could cost business up to £5bn a year, government analysis shows
Overhauling workers' rights could cost businesses around £5bn a year, the government has said.
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Saudi-funded LIV Golf strikes deal to tee off in India
The breakaway international golf tour funded by Saudi Arabia's vast wealth is to stage its first event in India early next year amid its continued expansion and an impasse over the sport's global calendar.
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Bonus payments to water company bosses rise to £9.1m amid sewage scandal
Bonuses to water company bosses rose this year to £9.1m - despite record sewage discharges and financial woes at some utilities.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Liam Payne: Singer had cocaine in his body at time of death, official says
An initial toxicology report has found former One Direction star Liam Payne had cocaine in his body at the time of his death, according to an Argentine official.
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Paul Di'Anno: Iron Maiden 'deeply saddened' after death of former singer
Members of heavy metal band Iron Maiden have said they are "deeply saddened" following the death of former bandmate Paul Di'Anno.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of raping girl, 13, as five new lawsuits filed against him
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing new sexual assault and rape accusations, including one that involves a 13-year-old girl.
UK Politics
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1,100 inmates set for early release - as review considers tougher punishments outside prison
Tougher punishments outside prison are being considered as part of a government review into sentencing.
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UK to give Ukraine £2.26bn loan to help fight Russia's invasion - but Kyiv won't have to repay a penny
The UK will give Ukraine a £2.26bn loan to buy weapons and other support to fight Russia's invasion, with the money effectively repaid to the British taxpayer by Moscow.
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting admits NHS reform will not begin right away
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has admitted NHS reform will not happen straight away.
Around the world
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'This is our land, we deserve it': Dozens of Israelis planning to cross border and settle in Gaza
As the sun beats down on us near Kibbutz Be'eri in Israel, Avi looks out towards the place he really wants to live. It's only two miles away and it shimmers in the sunshine.
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Gaza: Video shows hundreds queueing to flee in Jabalia - as UN aid chief warns of 'bodies left on street'
Footage shows hundreds of people queueing in Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza as they await evacuation.
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UK to give Ukraine £2.26bn loan to help fight Russia's invasion - but Kyiv won't have to repay a penny
The UK will give Ukraine a £2.26bn loan to buy weapons and other support to fight Russia's invasion, with the money effectively repaid to the British taxpayer by Moscow.
Science and Technology
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Giant meteorite strike may have helped life thrive on Earth, research suggests
A meteorite four times the size of Mount Everest may have helped life to thrive after it smashed into Earth, research suggests.
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Orionid meteor shower: When it will take place and how you can see it
An incredible display of celestial fireworks may be visible overnight as debris left by Halley's Comet streaks across the night sky - but the moon may end up ruining the view.
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FastRig: First UK trial begins of sail designed to cut ships' carbon footprint
The first UK trial of a rigid sail that can be fitted on commercial ships to reduce their carbon footprint is under way in the Irish Sea.
And finally...
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Dunedin Airport introduces maximum hugging time of three minutes at drop-off zone
An airport in New Zealand has limited hugging in its drop-off zone to a maximum of three minutes - with anyone wanting a longer goodbye told to head for the car park.
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Children's soft play centre apologises over body bag Halloween decorations
A children's soft play centre has apologised and removed its realistic-looking Halloween body bags after concerns from "shocked" parents.
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World Conker Championships men's winner cleared of cheating
The men's World Conker Championships winner has been cleared of cheating after a steel chestnut was found in his pocket.