Guernsey News
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Guernsey FC receives financial support from local entrepreneurs
Two Guernsey business couples are backing GFC with multi-year financial support.
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Guernsey footballer Alex Scott called up to England squad
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has received his first senior call-up for the Three Lions.
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Guernsey's skin cancer rates higher than England
The latest Public Health report shows malignant and non malignant melanomas are the most preventable form of cancer.
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Guernsey ambulance subscriptions to increase by 1p a day
The St John Ambulance and Rescue Service says islanders should consider joining the Ambulance Subscription Scheme to "prevent that bill shock".
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Deputies approve Guernsey's budget, with amendments
Mortgage tax relief stays but deputies shy away from freezing committee spending.
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Thousands for Guernsey and Jersey schools to boost active travel
The Better Journeys Project has money for Channel Island schools to promote cycling, walking and scooting.
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Personal reasons prompt Guernsey Deputy’s departure from ESC
Guernsey's Education, Sports and Culture Committee will begin looking for a new member after Deputy Jayne Ozanne announced her decision to leave.
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New Aurigny aircraft flies into Alderney
The Twin Otter is owned, flown and maintained by Skybus under a new contract with Aurigny.
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Guernsey's Victor Hugo Centre reaches fundraising milestone and unveils sculpture
The Victor Hugo Centre has raised more than 90% of its capital campaign target.
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Guernsey's police complaints process not 'in crisis'
Home Affairs reassures people the police complaints system works, but admits it is overly complicated.
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Guernsey could be disgraced Andrew’s new home - Royal biographer
The former Duke of York could be set to move to Guernsey, according to a royal biographer.
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Guernsey Museums close for the season
States say visitor numbers are up 7% on the 2024.
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First visit of an EU ambassador to Guernsey
States use the visit of Pedro Serrano to discuss how Guernsey can benefit from the Brexit reset.
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Hotel guests help grow a greener Guernsey
Guests staying at Sarnia Hotels have helped raise more than £10,000 for Guernsey Trees for Life.
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Guernsey man seeks donations after 2,000-mile challenge
A Guernsey man is calling on the community to donate, after completing a 2,000-mile challenge.
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Charity funds upgrades at Guernsey swimming pool
Beau Sejour's changing rooms have undergone a major refurbishment to improve disabled access.
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Under used Guernsey post boxes to close in early November
83 post boxes will shut across Guernsey, but a public consultation saves 14 from closure.
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Capsized trimaran returning to France after Guernsey operation
A French racing yacht, which grounded off the west coast of Guernsey, has been successfully refloated.
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Guernsey extends French ID card scheme into 2026
The move will enable French visitors to come to Guernsey on day trips next year without a passport.
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Guernsey schoolboy to speak in House of Commons
14 year old Cole Foad, from Les Varendes High School, will be the youngest person to represent Guernsey in the UK Youth Parliament.
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Inflation in Guernsey at its lowest level in four years
Both RPI and RPIX in Guernsey are now at 3.3%, below the UK's 3.8%.
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Octopus denting Guernsey's crab stocks
Guernsey's Crab Cabin closes and fishermen and suppliers blame the octopus.
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Guernsey Waste calls for a sustainable Halloween
Guernsey households encouraged to reuse pumpkins, decorations and costumes.
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French racing trimaran winched ashore off Guernsey
It follows a capsize and dramatic helicopter rescue after midnight in rough seas.
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Guernsey to get serious about film industry expansion
A new organisation will nurture local talent and entice producers to consider Guernsey's unique locations.
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JT Group acquires Isle of Man's leading telecoms provider
JT Group and CVC DIF have signed an agreement to buy Manx Telecom Group in the Isle of Man.
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First brick laid at Guernsey's upcoming Wildlife Hospital
The GSPCA has entered the next phase of its big build with the foundations complete and the cornerstone laid.
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Farming in Herm dates back six millenia
Recent excavation finds evidence of a settlement thought to date back 6,500 years.
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Guernsey's water storage increases by 1% in 24 hours
57mm of rainfall during Storm Benjamin begins to replenish supplies.
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Guernsey primary school gets daily vegetable tasters
The Health Improvement Commission launched the Munchy Lunches initiative in Le Rondin last year.
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Storm Benjamin dramatically ends Guernsey's dry spell
Winds were generally mid Channel but hit 80 mph overnight at St Helier harbour.
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Tireless Guernsey fundraiser "re-energised" by awards evening
Jo Priaulx, walked the red carpet at the Pride of Britain Awards ceremony.
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Deputy Neil Inder is Guernsey's new Planning Authority president
The former head of Economic Development underlines his commitment to housing in his new role.
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Red warning issued for severe winds
A red level wind warning has been issued for the Channel Islands, with F8 gales forecast.
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Spike in 'sextortion' cases targeting 14 to 30-year-olds in Guernsey
Guernsey Police say sextortion is a growing issue across the UK and continues to affect people in the islands.
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Guernsey cemetery removes bins due to rising costs
Waste bins have been removed from the Vale Parochial Cemetery for a trial period, due to rising costs.
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Risk of WW2 bombs buried in Guernsey field to be assessed
Specialist government contractor to risk assess four metallic devices buried deep under a paddock near the Foulon cemetery.
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Guernsey's MSG fined £100K for patient data breach
Guernsey's Medical Specialist Group has been fined £100,000 for a data breach involving stolen patient emails.
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Equine-guided healing aims to draw more tourists to Guernsey
A new wellness retreat, The Centre, has launched in Guernsey, offering equine-guided healing.
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New Chairman For Guernsey's Island FM
Island FM is delighted to announce the appointment of Tom Fotheringham as Chairman of its Board of Directors.
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More listeners, listening for longer: Island FM sees big jumps in new RAJAR figures
The latest radio listening figures show Guernsey’s Island FM has it biggest audience in five years.
