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Guernsey News
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New Dean of Guernsey has Alderney connections
Matthew Trick will be installed as the Dean of Guernsey in late September having recently been Alderney's locum priest.
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Guernsey's youngsters concerned by the high cost of living
The latest Public Health report shows a significant number of 16-24 year olds are put off staying on the island because of cost pressures.
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A solar eclipse and meteor shower over Guernsey tonight
Guernsey's west coast will experience 94.5% totality as the moon obscures the sun.
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Average Guernsey home selling for more than £600,000
Rent prices slow but are still up 34% over five years.
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Guernsey play awarded at National Drama Festival
Local troupe Drum Machine Theatre has been commended at the National Drama Festival, following success in Guernsey.
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Rare Guernsey breed to sustainably maintain farm land
Three Royal Golden Guernsey Goats have a new home at Les Caches Farm.
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Rare seal pup rescued from Guernsey's east coast
A rare seal pup has been rescued from near the Children's Bathing Pools on Guernsey's east coast.
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Guernsey Coastguard assists in medical evacuation from French fishing vessel
Guernsey Coastguard was called to a medical emergency on a French trawler just after 6pm on Monday (10 August).
Jersey News
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Invite to 'Sponsor a Brave Bear' for families facing off-island treatment
A new campaign has been launched to strengthen support for Jersey families facing off-island treatment journeys.
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Travel problems persist for some Jersey residents
Jersey's Home Affairs Minister says the government is continuing to press for action to prevent some passengers being denied boarding following the introduction of the UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme.
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The solar eclipse in Jersey: All you need to know
A rare solar eclipse - where the moon covers the sun, blocking its light - will start at around 6:15 pm this evening (12 August).
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£1.2m in fines for missed Income Tax deadline
Around 4,000 will be getting a £300 fine for not filing their 2025 tax return in time.
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One in eight Jersey heatwaves has happened this year
With the island entering a fourth heatwave of this summer, 1 in 8 of all heatwaves in Jersey since records began 132 years ago have occurred this year.
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Hydration breaks to be introduced at Battle of Flowers
Just like at the World Cup, Jersey's Battle of Flowers is introducing hydration breaks!
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Nurturing biodiversity key to climate resilience
We're told that anything we can do to create more wild spaces - no matter how small - will make Jersey's environment more resilient to extreme weather.
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Record amount raised in 2026 Jersey-France challenge
This year's Jersey to France challenge has raised a record-breaking amount for Dementia Jersey.
National
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Donald Trump announces White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave role
Donald Trump's press secretary will be departing her White House role, the US president has announced.
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Bus driver shot dead outside London pub named by police
A bus driver shot dead outside a south London pub has been named by police.
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Lionel Messi raises 'serious doubts' over his footballing future in touching tribute to father, Jorge
Lionel Messi has raised "serious doubts" over his footballing future in a touching tribute to his father, Jorge, who died last week.
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Eurovision changes rules to prevent winners involved in 'armed conflict' from hosting
Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.
Sport
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Joe Root: England Test captain removes curfew and implores his players to 'be adults' ahead of Pakistan series
Joe Root has ruled out a curfew under his England Test captaincy and implored his players to behave like "grown adults" ahead of his first series back at the helm against Pakistan.
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Cadillac appoint Marcin Budkowski as team principal following F1 2026 newcomers' sudden sacking of Graeme Lowdon
Cadillac have sacked team principal Graeme Lowdon and replaced him with Marcin Budkowski in what Formula 1's 2026 newcomers claim is a "planned leadership transition".
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Cristian Romero: Atletico Madrid agree deal with Tottenham to sign Argentina defender after long-term interest
Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal in principle with Tottenham to sign Cristian Romero.
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Enzo Fernandez transfer news: Chelsea set Man City deadline to bid for midfielder
Chelsea have told Manchester City they have a deadline of 5pm this Friday to make an offer for Enzo Fernandez.
Business & Finance
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Retail tycoon Ashley puts finishing touches to Harvey Nichols rescue deal
The retail billionaire Mike Ashley was on Wednesday putting the finishing touches to a rescue deal for Harvey Nichols, the department store chain.
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Use less electricity during solar eclipse, UK's biggest energy supplier urges customers
The UK's biggest energy supplier has urged customers to use less electricity during the solar eclipse - as Europe's power network companies set out contingency plans.
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Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists
Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.
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Homes near pylons to get £250 off bills - is yours one of them?
Thousands of households living near new or upgraded pylons in more than 40 locations will be the first to get £250 a year off their electricity bills, with the first payments coming next year.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Eurovision changes rules to prevent winners involved in 'armed conflict' from hosting
Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.
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Rod Stewart cancels gigs after heart surgery
Rod Stewart has cancelled the remainder of his US tour, including a Las Vegas residency, after undergoing heart surgery.
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Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists
Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.
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Lucy Davis, star of The Office, reveals she has 'incurable' stage four breast cancer
The Office star Lucy Davis has said she has been diagnosed with "incurable" stage four breast cancer.
UK Politics
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More than a dozen asylum hotels closed - see the full list
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Prisoner release should be based on 'risk not feelings' Jess Phillips tells Electoral Dysfunction
Which prisoners get released early should be based on "risk not feelings", former Home Office minister Jess Phillips has told Sky News.
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Scottish Greens MSP Q Manivannan criticised over rape 'spectrum' comments
A Scottish Greens MSP has been criticised over their comments about the "demonisation of rape" and how the crime exists on a "spectrum".
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Council urged to rethink curbs on nightlife in London's West End
Lord Sadiq Khan has told town hall chiefs to rethink proposed curbs on nightlife in London's West End.
Around the world
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Putin sends Trump a gift - and will hope for something in return
When Russia releases an American citizen from prison, the US normally hands someone over in return.
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Donald Trump confirms plane switch via catering container after Secret Service warned of Iran threat
Donald Trump has confirmed US media reports he secretly left Turkey by switching planes via a catering container over a threat from Iran.
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North Korea launches missile amid declaration it must possess capability to counter strikes that would make enemy 'survival impossible'
North Korea has declared it must possess the capability to counter any potential enemy moves with retaliatory strikes that would make their "survival and recovery impossible", according to reports.
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Eurovision changes rules to prevent winners involved in 'armed conflict' from hosting
Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.
Science and Technology
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Britain set for its best solar eclipse in decades - here's everything you need to know
Britain is braced for its best solar eclipse in decades tonight, with the looming celestial spectacle having captured the nation's imagination.
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Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists
Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.
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British driver who broke sound barrier sets new record in hydrogen-powered car
A British driver, who remains the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, has set another world record, this time in a hydrogen-powered vehicle.
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UK weather: Amber heat health alerts issued across England as fifth summer heatwave on way
Heat health alerts have been issued across the country as highs of 36C are forecast this week - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.
And finally...
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Dogs can differentiate between happy and sad faces, new study suggests
Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.
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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.
