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Guernsey News
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Electric car confirmed as involved in Craig's Motors fire
It has been confirmed that an electric car was involved in the fire at a Guernsey garage yesterday, but the cause of the blaze has not yet been identified.
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WATCH: RAF helicopter flies into Guernsey
The sound of a Chinook helicopter reverberated along Guernsey's west coast as the RAF practised a medivac airlift.
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WATCH: Fire at garage near Guernsey's Vale Church
A fire broke out at Craig's Motors early on Thursday evening and the emergency services will reassess the scene today, 30 August.
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Guernsey's newest regatta promises free family fun
The Havelet Regatta is into its second year and organisers say entry for virtually all the events will be free.
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Guernsey's lifeboat tows yacht taking on water
Guernsey's maritime emergency services were involved in a multi-agency rescue late on Tuesday night (27 August).
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Guernsey's Maya is Manchester United Captain
After just two years with the club 22 year old Maya Le Tissier becomes its leader.
Jersey News
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Beresford Street Kitchen to close La Hougue Bie Tea Rooms
The charity has decided to close the cafe ahead of the winter months after being 'significantly impacted' by rising costs.
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Cannabis grower given six months to reduce noise for neighbours
Neighbours of a medicinal cannabis farm in St Lawrence are a step closer to having noise and odour issues resolved.
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New 'A2B' electric car hire service for Jersey airport and harbour
Passengers will be able to get to and from Jersey's airport or harbour by electric hire car from next week, using a new A2B service.
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Review suggests how hospital can improve orthopaedic and theatre waiting lists
A review of orthopaedics and theatre at Jersey's General Hospital has made 36 recommendation for improving services.
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New programme aims to create world-class Jersey sporting stars
Individual athletes with the potential to become world-class are invited to join a new 'Performance Pathway' programme.
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Two Jersey carers get Queen's Nurse title
Ann Morgan and Justine Le Bon Bell, from Jersey Family Nursing & Home Care, have been awarded the title of Queen's Nurse for their work in the community.
National
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Mother and chef die days after Notting Hill Carnival attacks
Two people have died after being attacked in separate incidents during Notting Hill Carnival over the bank holiday weekend.
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Oasis tickets officially sold out - as fans complain about surge in prices
Oasis fans have scrambled for tickets for the band's reunion tour, battling technical issues and waiting for hours in virtual queues.
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Polio vaccination under way in Gaza - as medics say more killed in Israeli strikes
A polio vaccination campaign is under way in Gaza - while medics claimed at least 49 people were killed in Israeli strikes ahead of the rollout.
Sport
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Declan Rice red card: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hits out at referee for sending off against Brighton
A gobsmacked Mikel Arteta said he was "amazed" that Declan Rice was sent off as Arsenal dropped two points against Brighton and hit out at the lack of "consistency" in giving out bookings for kicking the ball away.
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England vs Sri Lanka: Joe Root breaks Sir Alastair Cook's record for most Test centuries
Joe Root broke Alastair Cook's record for the most Test centuries for England during day three of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
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Tour Championship: Scottie Scheffler five clear of Collin Morikawa heading into final day of FedExCup season
Scottie Scheffler moved another step closer to a maiden FedExCup victory after extending his lead to five shots heading into the final round of the Tour Championship.
Business & Finance
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Concorde successor Reaction Engines scrambles to avert collapse
A British hypersonic aviation campaign which has been hailed as a successor to Concorde is this weekend racing to avert collapse.
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American conglomerate GE swoops for British start-up Satavia
GE, one of the world’s best-known conglomerates has swooped to buy a British climate technology start-up in its quest to reduce the aviation industry’s environmental impact.
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Outdoor smoking ban 'sensible approach' to help people stop habit, minister says
The government's plan to ban smoking in pub gardens and other outdoor venues is a "sensible approach" to help people stop, a minister has said.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage
US rapper Fatman Scoop has died aged 53, his family has said.
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Sing Sing star Clarence Maclin served time in a maximum security prison. What he found there could potentially take him to the Oscars
"No one wants to voluntarily walk back into a situation like prison. Once that chapter is over and done, you want to put that behind you, start your life over. But there was a message that needed to get out."
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Oasis tickets officially sold out - as fans complain about surge in prices
Oasis fans have scrambled for tickets for the band's reunion tour, battling technical issues and waiting for hours in virtual queues.
UK Politics
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The 'packed legislative agenda' MPs can expect on return to parliament
Bills on renters' reform and water company regulation are set to be among a "packed legislative agenda" for parliament when MPs return from their summer break, says Commons leader Lucy Powell.
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Chancellor makes 'mistake' with Winter Fuel Payment - but she has chance to make corrections
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey calls it "the first big mistake this government has made".
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Labour MP defends himself as 'renters champion' after 'poor conditions' found in his properties
A Labour politician has defended himself as a "renters champion" despite flats he rents out reportedly found to be in poor condition.
Around the world
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Divisions exposed as Sunday vote gives far-right chance to tighten grip in Germany
In eastern Germany, anti-far-right protestors are worried.
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Polio vaccination under way in Gaza - as medics say more killed in Israeli strikes
A polio vaccination campaign is under way in Gaza - while medics claimed at least 49 people were killed in Israeli strikes ahead of the rollout.
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Islamic State militants armed with 'grenades' and 'suicide belts' killed in raid, US says
At least 15 Islamic State militants have been killed in a coordinated attack by US and Iraqi forces, according to US Central Command.
Science and Technology
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Social media giant X ordered to be taken down by judge in Brazil over dispute with Elon Musk
A judge has ordered social media giant X, formerly known as Twitter, to be taken down in Brazil.
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UK's first 'teacherless' AI classroom set to open in London
The UK's first "teacherless" GCSE class, using artificial intelligence instead of human teachers, is about to start lessons.
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Star Wars Outlaws takes off, but will it jump to hyperspace, or crash-land?
The first-ever open world Star Wars video game, the highly-anticipated Star Wars Outlaws, launches today.
And finally...
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Swansea: Woman meets relatives after 121-year-old postcard finally delivered
A woman has met long-lost family members for the first time after a 121-year-old postcard was finally delivered.
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'Ultra rare' orange lobster returned to ocean after ending up in New York supermarket
An "ultra rare" orange lobster has been returned to the sea after ending up in a supermarket's seafood section.
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Seoul: Elderly couple injured after their car falls into sinkhole
An elderly couple has been taken to hospital after the car they were in fell into a sinkhole in South Korea on Thursday, emergency workers have said.