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Guernsey News
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Guernsey wine could be on sale by 2029
White, red and sparkling wine could be produced in Guernsey if a sommelier gets planning permission for a vineyard in Torteval.
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States back creation of a dedicated Housing Committee
Deputies support plans for a single committee to accelerate the rate of home building, identified as the key States' objective of this political term.
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Guernsey bus terminus kiosk looking for new tenant
The States Property Unit is looking for a tenant for the empty kiosk at the main bus terminus in St Peter Port.
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1 in 3 Channel Islanders think being drunk is socially acceptable
A survey of attitudes towards alcohol suggests around a third of people in the Channel Islands think getting drunk is socially acceptable, yet around the same number report being negatively affected by someone else's alcohol use.
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'Every bird counts' as the Big Garden Birdwatch returns
Islanders are being asked to join the hundreds of thousands of people who will be watching and counting garden birds this weekend.
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DFDS releases Jersey-Saint Malo timetable
DFDS has released the schedules for ferry services between Jersey and St. Malo, but it will take almost twice as long to travel between the two ports.
Jersey News
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Jersey Zoo welcomes new addition, a baby sloth
Baby Linne joins her mum, Terry, at the Sloth House in Jersey Zoo.
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DFDS or redundancy? The severance choice facing Condor’s Jersey staff
Jersey employees at Condor Ferries have been told they can join DFDS and continue working in the ferry industry, or take a redundancy payout from their current company.
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Body found in Jersey waters identified as UK resident
The body of a man found in Jersey waters on 15 January has been identified as a UK resident who was travelling to St Malo.
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DFDS boss addresses crossing times and day-trips to France
We've been asking Jersey Route Director Chris Parker why the journey time to France will be almost two hours, and to address concerns that sailing times aren't conducive for daytrips to St Malo.
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Plans revealed for Liberation Day's 80th anniversary
A music festival, a sports competition and parish parties are just some of the events Jersey is planning to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day.
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'Every bird counts' as the Big Garden Birdwatch returns
Islanders are being asked to join the hundreds of thousands of people who will be watching and counting garden birds this weekend.
National
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Hamas releases names of latest Israeli hostages set to be freed on Saturday
Hamas has released the names of four female soldiers expected to be freed on Saturday as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel.
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Revealed: The Hamas-backed plan for Gaza's future
Gaza's Hamas-run municipal governments have published their first official reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip, in the latest sign that the group intends to be a leading actor in the rebuilding of the territory.
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Southport killer was known to services that failed - as former social worker warns over 'holes in the system'
When the police arrived at the scene of horror in Southport last summer, the teenager holding the knife was someone they had been called about many times before.
Sport
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Alejandro Garnacho: Chelsea considering move for Manchester United winger before January transfer window closes
Ruben Amorim addressed Alejandro Garnacho's future with the Manchester United winger subject of continued interest from Chelsea in the January transfer window.
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Pep Guardiola: Man City boss admits dropping out of the Champions League is now a 'reality' after collapsing vs PSG
Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City being eliminated from the Champions League is now a "reality" following the 4-2 defeat to Paris-Saint Germain away from home.
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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal manager reveals forward January transfer targets have been identified by Premier League club
Mikel Arteta has stressed Arsenal's need for forward additions in the January transfer window and confirmed the Gunners have identified potential targets.
Business & Finance
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'Unprecedented' leap in business distress as consumer confidence tumbles
There has been an "unprecedented" rise in the number of businesses on the brink of insolvency, according to a closely watched report.
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The Original Factory Shop close to Baaj Capital sale
The Original Factory Shop (TOFS), the independent discount retail chain, is close to being sold after more than 17 years under the ownership of private equity firm Duke Street.
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Lakeland’s family owners hoist ‘for sale’ sign ahead of tax rises
The family behind Lakeland, one of Britain’s most prominent privately held retailers, is exploring a sale after more than 60 years amid growing cost pressures sweeping the industry.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Marilyn Manson will not be charged over sex assault claims, prosecutors say
Marilyn Manson will not be charged following a lengthy investigation into sexual assault and domestic violence allegations, prosecutors have said.
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Emilia Perez breaks records as it leads Oscar nominations
Emilia Perez leads the nominations for this year's Oscars - breaking the record for the most nominated non-English language film in the history of the awards.
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Eurovision: Hamas 7 October attack survivor to represent Israel
A survivor of the 7 October Hamas attack has been chosen to represent Israel at Eurovision.
UK Politics
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Children in B&Bs beyond legal limit as homelessness crisis pushes councils to 'breaking point'
A record number of children are living in B&Bs beyond the legal limit as England's homelessness crisis pushes councils to breaking point.
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Starmer unlikely to be ruffled by Trump - but he must keep his party in line
From shattering the record for most executive orders signed on a first day in office, a bishop imploring him to have mercy on immigrants and LGBTQ+ people, Melania's hat and Mark Zuckerberg's wandering eye - the first few days of Trump 2.0 has been not just the talk of the town in Washington DC, but in Westminster too.
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Business secretary hints UK could join European trade area
The government has hinted it is open to joining a tariff-free trading scheme as part of its plan to "reset" its relationship with Europe.
Around the world
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Hamas releases names of latest Israeli hostages set to be freed on Saturday
Hamas has released the names of four female soldiers expected to be freed on Saturday as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel.
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Revealed: The Hamas-backed plan for Gaza's future
Gaza's Hamas-run municipal governments have published their first official reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip, in the latest sign that the group intends to be a leading actor in the rebuilding of the territory.
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World's largest iceberg on crash course with island, putting millions of penguins in danger
The world's largest iceberg is on a collision course with the British territory of South Georgia - potentially putting millions of penguins and seals in danger.
Science and Technology
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Mobile network Three 'really sorry' after thousands say voice calls are down
Mobile network Three has apologised after customers across the country reported problems making and receiving voice calls.
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Meta denies 'forcing' people to follow Donald Trump and JD Vance on social media apps
Facebook owner Meta has denied claims from some users that they have been "forced" to follow social media accounts belonging to the Trump administration.
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Starmer accused of 'pathetic bullying' by environmental campaigner after NIMBY article
Keir Starmer has been accused of "pathetic bullying" by a Norfolk environmental campaigner who was singled out and ridiculed by the prime minister in an article in the Daily Mail.
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Corpse flower: Plant with 'deadly' stench pulls huge crowds for rare bloom in Sydney
People have queued for hours at a Sydney greenhouse to get a whiff of the infamous corpse flower, as it bloomed for the first time in years.
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Elephants can't pursue release because they are not people, court rules
A court has ruled that five elephants being held in a Colorado zoo do not have the legal right to pursue their release, because they are not human.
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Cat left on plane ends up taking three flights before reaching its destination
A family's move from New Zealand to Australia went horribly wrong when they realised their cat had been left on the plane and flown back home.