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Senior Guernsey deputy arrested
Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq will not participate in P&R committee work during the police investigation.
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Inflation in Guernsey dips below 4%
The last time inflation in Guernsey was this low was in the autumn of 2021.
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Hundreds gather to honour the departing President of Guernsey's Royal British Legion
The work of Major Bob Place was celebrated at Les Rocquettes Hotel.
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Guernsey avoids a hosepipe ban
People told to keep limiting use by not watering lawns or cleaning cars with tap water.
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Guernsey taxi driver banned for dangerous driving
65-year-old John Robert hit a cyclist while driving and on his mobile, then tried to hide the evidence.
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Bus connection to Guernsey's main harbour
From today, 21 July, the number 92 bus will include the harbour terminal in its itinerary.
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Fundraisers for Guernsey woman's cancer treatment
Guernsey-born Beth Kitson Gouarin will be faced with big bills for private cancer treatment in Germany.
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Guernsey bags third in the Island Games 2025
Guernsey finishes in a hard-fought third place, behind Jersey in second, and the Faroe Islands in first.
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Guernsey artists showcased at harbour terminal
Guernsey Ports is collaborating with island artists to brighten up the harbour terminal.
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Guernsey in third going into final day of Orkney Island Games
Guernsey's women swimmers excel on the penultimate day of competition at the Orkney Island Games.
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Free bikes provided for children in Guernsey parks this summer
BeActive is providing balance bikes for public use in the island's parks this summer.
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Five more years of boating lessons for Bailiwick schools
School children across the Bailiwick will continue to get free boating lessons for the next five years.
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La Societe to protect two Guernsey streams
A Guernsey preservation group wants listed status for the Water Lanes and the stream near the Vale Church.
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Guernsey women road cyclists win gold
There have been more golds in Orkney for the cyclists and the successful women swimmers.
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States buy one of Guernsey's largest brownfield sites for housing
The States and the Channel Islands Co-op have agreed a deal to progress the long-awaited development of Leale's Yard.
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Two iconic yellow Guernsey phone boxes removed
Owner Sure says the two boxes at the Town bus terminus were beyond repair and under used.
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Guernsey moves to third at the Island Games
Five golds on day three and 29 medals overall puts Guernsey in third spot at Orkney.
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New Aurigny pathway pilots to fly Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Aurigny has partnered with Norse Atlantic UK to bolster the two airlines' pilot numbers.
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Alderney's search for more football players
Alderney FC wants footballers to move to the most northerly Channel Island to play football for the island team.
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Guernsey's swimmers scoop golds in Orkney
Guernsey sits fourth on the Island Games medal table after a successful evening in the pool.
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Search begins for Guernsey toy shop ambassador
There's a new opportunity for young toy enthusiasts living in Guernsey.
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Four medals for Guernsey on first day of Orkney Island Games
Team Guernsey take four medals on day one of the Orkney Island Games, including team gold in the women's triathlon.
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Channel Islands get stuck in at the 2025 Orkney Island Games
Channel Islanders are representing their countries at the 2025 Island Games in Orkney, kicking off with events including athletics, football, lawn bowls and squash.
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Sark to Jersey rowing race sets off
32 crews from Jersey and Guernsey Rowing Clubs are lining up to take part in the Sark 2 Jersey Rowing Race - plus one single sculler from the Netherlands.
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New filter at Guernsey road junction
Measure designed to make it easier for drivers to cross the four cross near Les Bourgs Hospice Shop.
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Pause on plan to cover part of Guernsey's Water Lanes
A public backlash sees the Education Committee go back to the drawing board on pedestrian and cycle access to Les Ozouets campus.
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Brittany Ferries opens bookings up until November 2026
Brittany Ferries has launched its 2026 timetable, enabling islanders to book travel right up until November next year.
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Pigeon racing to return to Guernsey
Enhanced checks and a permit system have satisfied the Guernsey authorities that mass releases can be resumed safely.
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Hundreds sign petition to preserve historic Guernsey lane
More than 400 islanders have signed an online petition against covering the St Peter Port Water Lanes.
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New tourist attraction to open in Alderney
The Channel Islands' only purpose-built Napoleonic signalling tower will open as a museum.
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Eight Guernsey football teams to compete for the inaugural Spirit Cup
Guernsey football fans are invited to watch a free pre-season football tournament this summer.
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Guernsey residents asked not to water lawns or clean cars
Guernsey Water say the exceptionally dry spring and hot start to the summer are putting supplies under pressure.
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June brought near-record-breaking heat to Guernsey
The island saw its second-hottest June ever, according to Guernsey Met.
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New Post Office opens in Guernsey
The new outlet is in a busy corner of St Peter Port in the Commercial Arcade.
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Guernsey students surpass global average IB results
Guernsey's Sixth Form Centre has recorded its 'best ever' International Baccalaureate exam results.
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Newcomers swell committee ranks
Many new deputies elected unopposed to committee positions.
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Strong winds stop yacht race from getting to Guernsey
Weather prevents more than 100 yachts sailing to St Peter Port from Cherbourg.
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Unusual Find: Squash spotted in St Martins douit
The Constables of St Martin have taken to social media to report a recurring vegetable problem.
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Guernsey students' “Rubbish Idea” wins UK tech award
Blanchelande students have won a UK TeenTech National award.
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Ferry and lifeboat crews rescue French skipper
A ferry sailing to St Malo was diverted on Saturday evening, to help the skipper of a French yacht who had fallen ill.
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Gavin St Pier is P&R Vice-President
Former Chief Minister Gavin St Pier has been chosen to be Vice-President of Guernsey's Policy and Resources Committee.
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Guernsey States committee presidents elected
Guernsey's deputies are deciding who will lead the thirteen political committees today (4 July).
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WATCH: Fire ignites at Guernsey Waste site
Islanders are being reminded of the dangers of disposing of hazardous items improperly, after a fire at the Household Waste and Recycling Centre.
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Guernsey boy (3) wins regional art prize
Krisanth Moodliar entered a horse drawing into the Blue Cross’s new national art competition, Paws to Draw.
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Team Guernsey gets Island Games send-off
“Do your very best”, that was the message from the Bailiff as Team Guernsey gets ready to go to Orkney for the Island Games.
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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.