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Guernsey News
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Descendants of Guernsey's Active Secret Press attend Blue Plaque unveiling
In the week the Channel Islands celebrate 80 years of Liberation, Guernsey's Bailiff has unveiled a Blue Plaque honouring the agents of the Guernsey Active Secret Press.
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New Emirates and Aurigny partnership despite being one aircraft short
Islanders can now book flights through the Emirates website from Guernsey, making long-haul travel easier, even though Aurigny has temporarily removed an aircraft.
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Guernsey 'glampsite' receives King’s Award for Enterprise
Camp des Rêves in St Peter’s has received one of the most prestigious British business Awards.
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Channel Island marine charity receives £300,000 donation
HSBC has made a donation to support the Blue Marine Foundation (BMF) and its work protecting ocean habitats around Guernsey and Jersey.
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Lyndon calling: Chief Ministers meet for last time before Guernsey election
The Channel Islands' top politicians have met for the final time ahead of Guernsey's upcoming general election.
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Guernsey parishes plan Liberation weekend celebrations
Parish officials have arranged a series of Liberation Celebrations for those who don't want to head into town or want to keep partying past 9 May.
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Les Vardes to increase Guernsey's water storage capacity
Deputies vote to turn the quarry into the next reservoir while rubble and builders' waste will be dumped near the Longue Hougue reclamation.
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150 tonnes of food waste going to landfill in Guernsey
Guernsey Waste says its food waste processing plant has been out of action since 21 April.
Jersey News
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Revised set of rules drawn up for Jersey politicians
Jersey's politicians could soon have a revised set of rules to stick to ensure they behave well.
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Flats at West Hill evacuated due to fire
People living in flats on West Hill in St Helier were evacuated when a fire broke out in a nearby electrical power station and bin store.
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Channel Island marine charity receives £300,000 donation
HSBC has made a donation to support the Blue Marine Foundation (BMF) and its work protecting ocean habitats around Guernsey and Jersey.
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Jersey Boat Show kicks off bank holiday weekend
The Jersey Boat Show returns to St Helier Marina for another year of all things maritime.
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Lyndon calling: Chief Ministers meet for last time before Guernsey election
The Channel Islands' top politicians have met for the final time ahead of Guernsey's upcoming general election.
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Survey shows wider area affected by PFAS contamination
A wider area in the west of Jersey is affected by PFAS contamination that had been thought.
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New St Saviour park may include cafe, playground and community centre
Two fields next to St Saviour's Parish Hall could be turned into a new park with facilities for parishioners to enjoy.
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Rouge Bouillon opens for pedestrians
Islanders can now walk up and down Rouge Bouillon again without cutting around Palmyra Road and Clarendon Road.
National
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Dozens killed as Pakistan and India exchange fire in disputed Kashmir
An Indian missile attack on Pakistani-controlled territory has killed at least 26 civilians and left 46 injured, Pakistan officials have said.
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Tensions between these two nuclear-armed powers are at their worst - the world should be worried
The world needs to fear the increased tensions between these two nuclear-armed neighbours with decades of hostility.
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Age, ideology and Donald Trump: The factors facing the conclave as it chooses the next pope
The cardinals entering the conclave believe they will be guided by the Holy Spirit in deciding who to choose as the next leader of the Catholic Church.
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More jail time for criminals who refuse to attend sentencing hearings
Criminals who refuse to attend their sentencing hearings will face further punishment under a new law.
Sport
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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's Miami GP battles with Max Verstappen reviewed by Martin Brundle
The 2025 Miami F1 Grand Prix promised much and largely delivered.
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Aston Villa vs Tottenham: Premier League game rescheduled ahead of potential Europa League final for Spurs
Tottenham's Premier League game at Aston Villa, live on Sky Sports, has been moved from Sunday May 18, to Friday May 16, ahead of Spurs' potential involvement in the Europa League final on Wednesday May 21.
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Joseph Parker is the biggest challenge out there for Oleksandr Usyk, says Interim titlist's trainer Andy Lee
Joseph Parker will be the toughest test in the division for unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, says trainer Andy Lee.
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PSG vs Arsenal: Gary Neville says the Gunners have a chance of reaching Champions League final due to nerves from the French side
Gary Neville believes Arsenal can turn round their Champions League semi-final deficit against Paris Saint-Germain to progress to the Champions League final - as the French side get "very nervous" for these type of matches.
Business & Finance
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Reduced tariffs on whisky and gin as UK and India strike 'historic' trade deal
The UK and India have struck an "ambitious" trade deal that will slash tariffs on products such as whisky and gin.
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Cyber attack on M&S should be 'wake-up call', minister warns
The cyber attacks on M&S, Co-op and Harrods should be a "wake-up call", a cabinet minister will warn as he announces a cybersecurity investment boost.
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What's in the UK-India trade deal?
Many grand adjectives have been used to describe the UK and India's trade deal and its impact on the respective economies.
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Teenagers to drive trains due to concerns over labour shortages
Eighteen-year-olds will be allowed to drive trains due to concerns over labour shortages, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Radiohead star Jonny Greenwood hits out at 'censorship' and 'intimidation' after shows cancelled following 'credible threats'
A member of rock band Radiohead has hit out at "censorship" and "intimidation" after shows he was due to play with an Israeli musician were cancelled following "credible threats".
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Hollywood is dying - but insiders fear Trump's tariff threat may hasten demise
At Sony Production studios in Culver City, an area of Los Angeles steeped in the movie business, a steady stream of cars and lorries comes and goes through the security gate.
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Met Gala 2025: Diana Ross, Sabrina Carpenter and Lewis Hamilton among stars at biggest night in fashion
Some of the world's most famous names were at the Met Gala in New York for what has become known as the biggest night in fashion.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs in court as high-profile trial begins with jury selection in New York
The trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has begun, with the process to pick the jurors who will determine his fate now under way.
UK Politics
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More jail time for criminals who refuse to attend sentencing hearings
Criminals who refuse to attend their sentencing hearings will face further punishment under a new law.
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Reduced tariffs on whisky and gin as UK and India strike 'historic' trade deal
The UK and India have struck an "ambitious" trade deal that will slash tariffs on products such as whisky and gin.
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Welsh Labour leader backs calls for winter fuel payment cut rethink
The leader of Labour in Wales has called for the cuts to winter fuel allowance to be reviewed in a landmark speech.
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The choice facing Labour in face of real Reform UK threat - and it could define Starmer's government
Reform UK's victory lap came to Westminster on Tuesday.
Around the world
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Dozens killed as Pakistan and India exchange fire in disputed Kashmir
An Indian missile attack on Pakistani-controlled territory has killed at least 26 civilians and left 46 injured, Pakistan officials have said.
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Tensions between these two nuclear-armed powers are at their worst - the world should be worried
The world needs to fear the increased tensions between these two nuclear-armed neighbours with decades of hostility.
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Age, ideology and Donald Trump: The factors facing the conclave as it chooses the next pope
The cardinals entering the conclave believe they will be guided by the Holy Spirit in deciding who to choose as the next leader of the Catholic Church.
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Conclave writer says debate over women priests will be 'big issue' for new pope
The writer of Conclave has said he believes the role of women in the Catholic Church will be a "big issue" for the next pope.
Science and Technology
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'These are needless deaths': Vaccine misinformation will lead to more deaths from measles outbreak, ousted US scientist tells Sky News
America's ousted vaccine chief has told Sky News there will be more deaths from a growing measles outbreak unless the US government shifts its rhetoric on vaccination.
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Cyber attack on M&S should be 'wake-up call', minister warns
The cyber attacks on M&S, Co-op and Harrods should be a "wake-up call", a cabinet minister will warn as he announces a cybersecurity investment boost.
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Killer fungus forecast to spread to UK as climate changes
A killer fungus that infects millions of people a year in hotter climes may soon spread through Europe and into the UK as the world warms further, according to a new study on how climate change spreads disease.
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Legal Aid Agency hit by cyber security incident
The government agency responsible for overseeing billions of pounds worth of legal funding has been hit by a cyber security incident.
And finally...
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Student rescued from mountain twice in four days - after going back to find his phone
A Chinese student who was airlifted from Japan's Mount Fuji last week had to be saved a second time just four days later, local authorities have said.
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Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in
How did one woman fool the most famous magic society on the planet?
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Letter sheds possible new light on Shakespeare's marriage
New analysis of a letter fragment has possibly shed light on William Shakespeare's marriage - suggesting it may have been less fractious than previously suggested.
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Back To The Future's DeLorean has almost vanished from UK roads
Forty years on from the film that made them immortal, there are just 303 DeLorean cars left on Britain's roads.