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Guernsey News
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Thousands of new species discovered in Guernsey’s freshwater habitats
Scientists say the results of Guernsey's first island-wide environmental DNA survey are "nothing short of incredible."
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Guernsey Post to end air deliveries
Little uptake means the Special Delivery by air trial will end in early October.
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Channel Islands Pride: What's on where?
The Channel Islands Pride Parade is in Guernsey for 2026, and there's lots to do whether you're walking in the Parade or cheering from the sidelines.
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18 months before work can begin on resurfacing Alderney's runway
The delay is because a new design is needed now that the runway does not need to be widened.
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Guernsey man reflects on surviving 9/11 on the 25th anniversary
Today, 11 September 2026, marks a quarter of a century since the deadliest terrorist attacks in human history.
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Temporary traffic lights removed from key St Peter Port route sooner than expected
Temporary traffic lights expected to be in the Charroterie for 19 months have been removed - after just a couple of weeks.
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New car for Guernsey's Meals on Wheels fleet
The Lions Club of Guernsey has funded the vehicle, which is already in service.
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Major power cut switches off most of Alderney
Alderney Airport, the harbour, St Anne, and the school have all been without electricity.
Jersey News
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Call to strengthen political finance transparency in Jersey
Independent observers of Jersey's 2026 election are calling for greater transparency over political finance.
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Playground closed due to Asian Hornet nest
The playground at the Millennium Town Park has been closed for safety reasons today (14 September) after an Asian Hornet nest was discovered.
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£4.2m refurbishment of town flats complete
A £4.2 million refurbishment of St Paul's Gate in St Helier has been completed.
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Call for kindness after animal welfare concerns
Parents and carers in Jersey are being asked to speak to their children about being kind to animals, following 'several' reports of welfare concerns over the summer.
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Seriously-injured man found at Gorey Pier
A man found with serious injuries in Gorey has been transferred to a UK hospital.
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Channel Islands Pride: What's on where?
The Channel Islands Pride Parade is in Guernsey for 2026, and there's lots to do whether you're walking in the Parade or cheering from the sidelines.
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Listed Victorian townhouse to be demolished for seven-storey office block on Esplanade
Planning permission has been granted for a seven-storey office building on the Esplanade, in the place of a Grade 3 listed Victorian townhouse.
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Plea to take care on coastline after surfer rescue
RNLI lifeguards are urging islanders to take care around the coastline this weekend, after they rescued a surfer who was caught out by the rapidly incoming tide.
National
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Macklemore claims he's been removed from Ed Sheeran tour over 'Free Palestine' comment
US rapper Macklemore has claimed he's been removed as Ed Sheeran's tour opener after saying "Free Palestine" during a gig.
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Pubs and shops can now accept digital ID for alcohol purchases in England and Wales
Pubs and shops can now accept digital ID as proof of age when selling alcohol.
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Bearskin caps worn by King's Guards should be replaced with fake fur alternative, MPs say
A cross-party group of MPs is urging the government to stop using real bear pelts to make the hats worn by the King's Guard and use fake alternatives instead.
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Husband admits drugging wife to rape and sexually abuse her over 20 years
A man has admitted drugging his wife to rape and sexually abuse her over more than two decades.
Sport
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Erling Haaland's goal for Man City against Man Utd was a mistake- but why did it happen?
Erling Haaland's winning goal in Sunday's Manchester derby came in controversial circumstances - and there are still a number of questions left unanswered.
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff issues Formula 1 title race caution despite Kimi Antonelli's big points lead
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli must remain wary about the potential of unexpected "black swan events" derailing his championship bid despite the Italian driver's large points lead.
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Liverpool: Paul Merson 'worried' after assessing Andoni Iraola, Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola
In his latest Sky Sports column, Paul Merson says he is worried about Liverpool this season while also raising questions about both Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola.
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Leigh Leopards and Wakefield Trinity ready for rematch as both clubs look to make more history
Leigh Leopards and Wakefield Trinity faced each other in the final round of the regular season, with the latter taking the spoils, but everyone knows that things change when elimination is on the line.
Business & Finance
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Pubs and shops can now accept digital ID for alcohol purchases in England and Wales
Pubs and shops can now accept digital ID as proof of age when selling alcohol.
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UK banks kick off fundraising in bid to create new payments giant
Britain’s biggest banks will this week embark on a process to raise tens of millions of pounds to fund the development of a new payments infrastructure vehicle that could ultimately evolve into a domestic alternative to Mastercard and Visa.
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Scotland's pubs and restaurants 'losing business because of boom in weight-loss drugs', report says
Pubs and restaurants in Scotland are said to be taking a hit in business as a result of the boom in weight-loss drugs, a new report found.
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Online furniture retailer Dusk puts £300m London float on shelf
Dusk, the homeware products retailer, has shelved plans for a £300m London flotation that would have seen it join the ranks of Britain's listed companies later this year.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Macklemore claims he's been removed from Ed Sheeran tour over 'Free Palestine' comment
US rapper Macklemore has claimed he's been removed as Ed Sheeran's tour opener after saying "Free Palestine" during a gig.
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The Emmys 2026: All the winners in the main categories
Welsh star Matthew Rhys has made Emmy history by winning two best lead actor awards at the same ceremony.
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Oasis announce huge tour including gigs at Knebworth - here's how to get tickets
After days of teasing, Oasis have finally put an end to the speculation - announcing another huge tour for 2027 following the success of their comeback last year.
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Athletes criticise Sydney Sweeney's naked sports betting ad campaign
A raft of female athletes have criticised Sydney Sweeney's nude ad campaign for a sports betting company.
UK Politics
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Bearskin caps worn by King's Guards should be replaced with fake fur alternative, MPs say
A cross-party group of MPs is urging the government to stop using real bear pelts to make the hats worn by the King's Guard and use fake alternatives instead.
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Andy Burnham's dad Roy, who suffered from Alzheimer's, has died
Andy Burnham's father, whose Alzheimer's meant he did not know his son was prime minister, has died.
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Andy Burnham's high stakes policy headache that could split Labour MPs
To Andy Burnham, the privatisation of our water industry represents more than just a failure.
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Boris Johnson narrowly escapes drone attack - as Russia accused of 'escalation'
Boris Johnson has been caught up in a security scare after a train behind the one he was travelling in was hit by a Russian drone in Ukraine.
Around the world
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Macklemore claims he's been removed from Ed Sheeran tour over 'Free Palestine' comment
US rapper Macklemore has claimed he's been removed as Ed Sheeran's tour opener after saying "Free Palestine" during a gig.
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Donald Trump Jr says Putin ally paid for two nights of his wedding celebrations as 'generous gift'
Donald Trump Jr and his wife have said a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin paid for two nights of their wedding celebrations as an "extraordinarily generous gift".
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Sweden election: Preliminary results show one-seat advantage for left-wing bloc
Preliminary results in Sweden's national election are indicating a narrow one-seat advantage for the left-wing opposition over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing coalition.
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Uganda back in Invictus Games after withdrawing over 'Harry-Meghan nonsense'
Uganda will now be taking part in Prince Harry's Invictus Games next year, after the country pulled out over the "nonsense" related to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Sky News understands.
Science and Technology
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'One in five' Britons using AI to get their news, says Ofcom
One in five people are now using AI to keep up with current affairs, according to communications watchdog Ofcom.
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Threat of AI 'catastrophe any day now' - as tech giants pledge to act
A scientist has warned that artificial intelligence could "any day now create a catastrophe" and "needs to be tackled more urgently" than climate change.
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€5bn EU venture fund backs AI medical assistant Tandem Health
A €5bn (£4.3bn) EU fund which invests in some of the continent's most promising scale-up technology companies is leading a $100m (£73.9m) funding round for Tandem Health, an AI medical assistant which has built a presence at the epicentre of Britain's private healthcare industry.
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Atlantic Ocean has seen no hurricanes so far this season - all due to El Nino
Hurricane season has seen an unusually low number of storms forming over the Atlantic - and it's all because of El Nino.
And finally...
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Violent AI clips of fruit and veg characters could help radicalise young people, researchers claim
AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.
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Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt
A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.
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Drivers sue Mercedes-Benz and allege car's logo gave them burns
Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.
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Tarona Taafaki: Boxer lands Tuvalu's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight
A boxer from the tiny Pacific island of Tuvalu has won her country's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight.
