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Guernsey News
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Guernsey teenager launches coffee business
Shortly after finishing her GCSEs, Harriette Guille became her own boss, with her own coffee van.
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Stowaway squirrel spotted in Guernsey
The GSPCA has received multiple reports over the last week of a grey squirrel in the St Sampson area.
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Guernsey hotel group encourages guests to skip a room clean
By saying 'no thanks' to a daily room clean, guests at the Sarnia Hotels Group can help island charities.
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Protestors to meet deputies ahead of Guernsey's GST debate
Islanders against GST will make their presence felt outside the Royal Court for the tax reform debate.
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Venue change for World Cup semi-final screening in Guernsey
The England Fan Zone, organised by Owl Events, has been moved indoors.
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Discarded glass blamed for Little Sark fire
Glass that may date back to the Occupation is seen as the likely cause of the major wildfire on Little Sark.
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Appointment of Guernsey's first female Bailiff
Jessica Roland will become Guernsey's first ever female Bailiff, following the approval of her appointment by His Majesty the King.
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Sensitive demolition at Guernsey's largest building site to begin soon
The remaining buildings at Leale's Yard off the Bridge will be demolished carefully over the coming winter.
Jersey News
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Could al-fresco dining and more festivals make St Helier vibrant again?
The Constable of St Helier, Inna Gardiner, says she and new Economic Development Minister, Gerald Voisin, are in talks about how to improve the island's capital for locals and visitors.
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More cyclists travelling 'at dangerous speeds' in pedestrian areas
Honorary Police in St Helier say they're seeing more cyclists travelling at 'excessive, and at times, dangerous speeds' in pedestrian areas.
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Call for more eastern play facilities as Sandy Park reopens
The Constable of Grouville is calling for more play and sports facilities in the east of the island, as one popular play area in Gorey reopens.
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Jersey Zoo welcomes its first Red Panda
Esha the Red Panda is the newest member at Jersey Zoo.
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Major survey of experiences of life in Jersey with a disability
A major new piece of research aims to uncover what it is like living in Jersey with a disability.
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Popular St Helier pizzeria closes after 38 years
Pizzeria Romana has closed after 38 years in business.
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Thousands of hospital discharge letters to GP practices 'may not have been received'
Around 7,300 hospital discharge letters from February onwards may not have been received electronically by Jersey GP practices, because of a computer issue.
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Hospital-wide air conditioning 'simply not possible'
The Health Minister says getting air conditioning throughout the whole hospital building 'is simply not possible, now, or in the future.'
National
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Starmer is replaced as Labour leader today - and there is some trepidation as he leaves
Sir Keir Starmer will bow out as Labour leader today before stepping down as prime minister on Monday.
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Man charged with assisting Iranian intelligence service, Met Police says
A man has been charged with assisting Iran's intelligence service, police have said.
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Trump alleges Chinese election interference in address to nation
Donald Trump has been accused of using an address to the nation to make "totally bogus" claims of interference in the 2020 US election.
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Suspect arrested as part of murder probe after man's body found in Cumbernauld property
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of a man as part of a murder investigation in North Lanarkshire.
Sport
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Thomas Tuchel: England boss defends tactics against Argentina and blames English football's 'DNA' for World Cup exit
Thomas Tuchel says he is "100 per cent" committed to continuing his role as England boss into the next European Championships in two years, and he has hit back at critics who have questioned his tactics, saying instead it is a problem with English football's "DNA".
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Morgan Rogers transfer news: Arsenal expected to make approach for top target but Aston Villa set to demand over £100m
Arsenal have made Morgan Rogers their top forward target this summer and an approach to Aston Villa is now expected.
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India vs England: Joe Root scores unbeaten 99 to secure series-levelling four-wicket victory in Cardiff
Joe Root notched a stunning 99no to deliver again for his country as England secured a thrilling four-wicket win to level the one-day international series against India at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
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Harlem Eubank will target new IBF world champion Liam Paro if he beats David Papot at Copper Box Arena on Saturday
Harlem Eubank believes that victory over David Papot will 'line up' a fight against new IBF world champion Liam Paro.
Business & Finance
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British Steel taken into public ownership
The Chinese government has criticised British Steel being taken into UK public ownership on "national interest" grounds.
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Ex-chancellor Osborne’s family business plots sale | Mark Kleinman blog
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Economy flatlining as Reeves nears Number 11 exit
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the final set of official figures ahead of Rachel Reeves's widely expected departure as chancellor.
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TikTok being investigated by Ofcom over child safety measures
Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Jesy Nelson welcomes plans to test newborns for debilitating muscle-wasting condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Newborn babies across England will be tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) - a rare condition which causes progressive muscle wastage - from the end of this year, the Department of Health has announced.
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Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill died from pneumonia after beating cancer, his agent said.
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Scott Mills was BBC's highest earner before his sacking, new figures reveal
Former Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills was the BBC's highest earner until he was sacked in March, latest figures reveal.
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Ed Sheeran inspires new £12.5m music education in libraries scheme
Ed Sheeran has inspired a new £12.5m government initiative to bring music education into libraries across England.
UK Politics
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Burnham to become Labour leader today - and urged to make Miliband chancellor
Andy Burnham should make Ed Miliband chancellor when he becomes prime minister next week, Harriet Harman has said.
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Starmer is replaced as Labour leader today - and there is some trepidation as he leaves
Sir Keir Starmer will bow out as Labour leader today before stepping down as prime minister on Monday.
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Under-16s to be banned from buying energy drinks
The sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s is to be banned in England from April next year.
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University of Aberdeen worker charged by police over Ann Widdecombe death comments
A University of Aberdeen employee has been arrested and charged over social media comments about the death of Ann Widdecombe.
Around the world
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Trump alleges Chinese election interference in address to nation
Donald Trump has been accused of using an address to the nation to make "totally bogus" claims of interference in the 2020 US election.
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Eleven children killed as fire breaks out at Algerian orphanage
Eleven children have been killed in a fire at an Algerian orphanage, according to authorities.
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Man charged with assisting Iranian intelligence service, Met Police says
A man has been charged with assisting Iran's intelligence service, police have said.
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Wildfires force thousands to evacuate as skies darken over US and Canadian cities
Thousands of people have been told to leave more than a million acres of wilderness as wildfires spread.
Science and Technology
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Teen's mother calls for greater online child safety as High Court orders new inquest into son's death
A mother who fears her teenage son may have died following an online challenge gone wrong has welcomed a High Court decision to order a new inquest into his death.
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Meta to alert parents if teenagers ask Instagram AI chatbot about suicide or self-harm
Meta is rolling out a new safety feature that will see parents alerted if their teenager discusses suicide or self-harm with Instagram's built-in AI chatbot.
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TikTok being investigated by Ofcom over child safety measures
Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.
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Wildfires force thousands to evacuate as skies darken over US and Canadian cities
Thousands of people have been told to leave more than a million acres of wilderness as wildfires spread.
And finally...
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New monkey species with orange lips discovered in forests of DR Congo
A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Gus the $50m T-rex breaks dinosaur fossil sale record at New York auction
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton has become the most expensive dinosaur fossil sold at auction after an unidentified buyer paid more than $50m (£37.3m) for it.
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Man breaks Guinness world record for loudest ever shout
An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.
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Wild black bear captured in Japan after multi-day hunt through major city
Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.
