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Guernsey News
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Chickenpox vaccine could be given to Guernsey children
Guernsey Public Health is looking to follow England in providing free chickenpox vaccines for children.
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"Basketball-sized" Asian hornet nest removed from Guernsey school grounds
A cherry picker was used to remove a large Asian hornet nest from a tree inside the grounds of Elizabeth College.
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'No quick fixes' for Guernsey's healthcare system
Funding and future-proofing are priorities for Guernsey's new Health and Social Care President.
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Free blood pressure and cholesterol checks offered in Guernsey
A new initiative will launch in Guernsey this September to help with early diagnoses of serious health conditions.
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Guernsey hurdler joins Britain's World Championships team
Guernsey's Alastair Chalmers is busy competing at major track events.
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Guernsey to forge more trade links with France
Better business links with northern France and potential competition for Aurigny are priorities for Guernsey's new Economic Development president.
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Drones banned during Guernsey Air Display
Drone enthusiasts in the Bailiwick are being warned not to fly them during the Air Display.
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Guernsey Post suspends USA shipments
Guernsey Post has stopped its parcels service to the US ahead of a new import duty coming into effect.
Jersey News
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ENCORE! Special show to re-open Jersey Opera House
Jersey Opera House is getting its own ENCORE!, a special show to mark its reopening this October following a £12m refit.
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Jersey's children to recieve new chickenpox vaccine
Jersey is following NHS England and will deliver the chickenpox vaccine to children starting in January 2026.
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'Book Buddies' keeps children reading in summer holidays
Jersey Library has had a successful summer of reading when it comes to the young island community, with the holiday reading challenge and Book Buddies encouraging thousands of children to dive into a book.
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Solar farm planned for King's land in St Martin
A solar farm that combines food production could be put on land in St Martin belonging to the King.
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Consumer fair to offer money-saving tips
Islanders can get free advice from around 20 consumer-focused organisations to celebrate 30 years of the Jersey Consumer Council.
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Bubbletecture opens on Jersey's Esplanade
Dazzling giant bubbles have taken over a patch of grass at the Jersey International Finance Centre.
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500 book late break to Jersey in flash sale to boost ailing visitor numbers
More than 500 people have booked a last-minute holiday to Jersey in a flash sale to boost ailing visitor numbers.
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Three Olympic gold medalists to race in 2025 Jersey Supertri
Three Olympians are making their way to the Waterfront this September to race in the Supertri.
National
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Reform deputy attacks govt for 'protecting rights' of illegal migrants - and fires back at Archbishop of York
Reform UK has hit back at both the Archbishop of York and the government following criticism of its immigration policies.
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Police officer punched in face as masked protesters with children march through Canary Wharf shopping centre
A group of masked protesters became "aggressive" towards police at Canary Wharf shopping centre after an anti-asylum demonstration, police say.
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Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani rushed to hospital after being injured in car crash
Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised following a car crash in New Hampshire, a spokesperson for the former New York City mayor said.
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Boy, 12, who died in playground incident at Cheshire park named
A boy who died after an incident at a playground in Cheshire has been named as 12-year-old Logan Carter.
Sport
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Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal: Gary Neville questions Gunners' mentality in big games after Premier League defeat at Anfield
Gary Neville has questioned Arsenal's mentality and whether they have the belief to win big away games after they were beaten 1-0 by Liverpool at Anfield.
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Rodri: Man City midfielder says team 'not at the level' and slams 'kids mistakes' in Brighton defeat
Rodri says Manchester City's "reality" is that they're "not at the level" required and slammed his team's "kids' mistakes" in their defeat at Brighton.
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The Hundred: Oval Invincibles beat Trent Rockets to seal historic three-peat at Lord's
Oval Invincibles sealed a historic Hundred three-peat with a commanding 26-run win over Trent Rockets in the 2025 men's final at Lord's.
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Carlos Alcaraz shows his quality as he overcomes Arthur Rinderknech to reach US Open quarterfinals
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Arthur Rinderknech with touches of brilliance to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open.
Business & Finance
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Aberdeen in exclusive talks to sell investment tips site Finimize
Aberdeen is in exclusive talks to sell Finimize, the investment insights platform it bought just four years ago, as its new chief executive unwinds another chunk of his predecessor's legacy.
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City veteran Kheraj in contention to chair banking giant HSBC
Naguib Kheraj, the City veteran, has been shortlisted to become the next chairman of HSBC Holdings, Europe's biggest bank.
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Bank shares take fright as budget tax hike is floated
Shares in UK banks have fallen sharply on the back of a report which urges the chancellor to place their profits in her sights in the coming budget.
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Controversial P&O Ferries boss Hebblethwaite to quit
The man dubbed "Britain's most hated boss" for his controversial policy of sacking hundreds of seafarers and replacing them with cheaper agency staff is to quit.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Coldplay reschedule Wembley Stadium shows over Tube strikes
Coldplay have rescheduled the final two dates of their 10-show run at Wembley Stadium because of strike action on the London Underground.
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Tennis star gives boy new cap after US Open snatching
Tennis player Kamil Majchrzak tracked down a fan whose cap was snatched away from him at the US Open - so he could give him a new one.
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'I'm shocked at how fragile I am still': Cumberbatch and Colman on protecting their sanity from perils of social media
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch says he's shocked at how "fragile" he still is - despite years in the spotlight and success in the industry.
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Tennis star Kamil Majchrzak responds to video of boy having his cap snatched at US Open
Tennis star Kamil Majchrzak has responded to footage of a boy having his cap snatched from him in the crowd at the US Open this week.
UK Politics
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Reform deputy attacks govt for 'protecting rights' of illegal migrants - and fires back at Archbishop of York
Reform UK has hit back at both the Archbishop of York and the government following criticism of its immigration policies.
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Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell tells Nigel Farage 'kneejerk' migrant deportation plan won't solve problem
The Archbishop of York has told Sky News the UK should resist Reform's "kneejerk" plan for the mass deportation of migrants, telling Nigel Farage he is not offering any "long-term solution".
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Tice's pushback against Church of England criticism wasn't political bareknuckle brawl we often see from Reform
Reform is usually happy to get into a punch-up over its policies. The mantra that "any publicity is good publicity" seemingly inked into the party playbook.
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Parents must help tackle schoolchildren's bad behaviour, education secretary says - as figures show 'entrenched class divide'
The education secretary has said "we all need to do more" to improve attendance and behaviour in schools.
Around the world
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'The drones are always there... like some sort of punishment': Woman's diary of daily life in Gaza
"We call drones our loyal friends, because they never leave us."
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China and India discuss disputed border at key summit - as Putin talks about Trump
At a time when Donald Trump's foreign policy continues to frustrate some and perplex others, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi have gathered to discuss trade and international security.
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Norway to buy five British warships in deal worth £10bn
Norway has agreed to buy five new British warships in a deal worth £10bn, the Ministry of Defence has announced.
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Greta Thunberg sets sail for Gaza on second aid flotilla alongside hundreds of activists
Greta Thunberg has set sail for Gaza as part of the largest flotilla of boats carrying aid for the Strip.
Science and Technology
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South Australia to become first place in the world to ban soy sauce fish-shaped containers
South Australia will become the first place in the world to ban soy sauce fish-shaped containers as part of a wider cutdown on single-use plastic.
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'Game-changing' AI stethoscopes could detect heart conditions in seconds
Stethoscopes powered by artificial intelligence (AI) could help detect three different heart conditions in seconds, according to researchers.
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Brazil implores businesses to attend major climate summit, despite 'second thoughts' amid Trump backlash
The Brazilian hosts of the biggest climate meeting of the year have implored businesses to attend in November, amid concerns some are backing away from the climate agenda into the shadow of Donald Trump.
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Calls to charge SUV drivers more for parking amid 'carspreading'
Campaigners are calling for more expensive parking charges for SUV drivers, akin to those introduced in Paris.
And finally...
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Guinness World Records turns 70 - and highlights some unclaimed records
Guinness World Records (GWR) is celebrating its 70th anniversary by highlighting unclaimed titles you might fancy going for.
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What are Labubus and how did they get so popular?
Troll-like Labubu dolls have taken over the consumer world. Their creator, Pop Mart, has reported a near 400% net profit so far this year, while some have spent thousands on the toys second-hand.
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Toothpaste made with hair naturally repairs tooth enamel, scientists discover
Toothpaste made with hair could repair damaged teeth and stop the early stages of decay, a new study has found.
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Thousands of hot dogs spill across busy highway
A truckload of hot dogs has spilled across a busy road in Pennsylvania.