Guernsey News
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£10k investment from GB Surfing to Channel Island surfing
GB Surfing has awarded £10,000 to local surf coaches to support the development of Channel Island talent.
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L’Ecume II: Commodore Goodwill Captain recounts morning of collision
The captain of the Commodore Goodwill at the time the freight ship fatally collided with the L’Ecume II fishing trawler has given evidence in court.
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French market returns to Guernsey
The Normandy Market will return to Guernsey this autumn for three days.
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Guernsey cafe tenants allowed to stay for three years
Belmiro de Freitas and his partner opened their café at Fermain this morning knowing that they do not have to leave by the end of October.
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Cuddle beds installed in Guernsey hospice
All seven beds in Guernsey's Les Bourgs Hospice have been replaced with Cuddle Beds.
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Temporary Sixth Form Centre opens in Guernsey
A Level and IB students have had their induction day at the old La Mare de Carteret High School.
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Channel Island mums celebrate rugby triumph
Mums from Guernsey and Jersey joined a victorious all-mum rugby team.
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Second warmest summer on record in Guernsey
This summer in Guernsey was the second warmest on record.
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Guernsey tax decision expected mid-2026
Policy and Resources has published a timeline to reach a final State's decision on tax.
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L'Ecume II: "One of the most knowledgeable fishermen" worried about large vessels
L'Ecume II skipper Michael Michieli, described in court by a friend as the "best fisherman", had expressed concerns about large vessels passing too close several times before his death at sea in 2022, a jury has heard.
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Sark electricity price increases 'unfair'
Sark's price commissioner brands the 114% increase unreasonable but says he cannot act until October.
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Guernsey's new Housing President evaluates barriers to building
Guernsey's new head of Housing says he will "keep pushing" to address the lack of local accommodation.
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Guernsey back on major cruise line's schedule
Princess Cruises puts St Peter Port on its itinerary for 2027.
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Good breeding season for Alderney seabirds
The Alderney Wildlife Trust says the weather has played a part in keeping fledgling seabird numbers high.
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Court hears L'Ecume II should have been spotted 10 minutes before collision
The Royal Court has heard that the Commodore Goodwill's bridge crew should have seen the L'Ecume II fishing trawler on the ship's radar at least 10 minutes before the fatal crash.
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Sark's electricity tariff hike hits business
One restaurant says the 60 pence hike means they are reducing their opening hours.
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L'Ecume II: Two men go on trial over fatal collision at sea
Two men go on trial in Jersey today ( 1 Sept) accused of manslaughter following the sinking of a fishing trawler that collided with a freight ship almost three years ago.
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Guernsey's education system "needs more stability"
Guernsey's new head of Education wants to examine early years education and improve staff retention.
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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.
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Guernsey flight captures global attention
1.3 million people tracked a flight from Guernsey to Manchester.
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Predawn rescue off St Peter Port
RNLI, ambulance, police and fire crews rescued a person stuck near the Cow's Horn in St Peter Port.
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Enhanced ferry services boost tourism in Guernsey
Islands Unlimited reopens the Jersey route while Brittany Ferries increases French visitor numbers.
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Investigation launched following death in St Peter Port
Guernsey Police have launched an investigation into the death of a man in St Peter Port.
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Sark joins TikTok and YouTube in new marketing push
The island's new approach to marketing hopes to attract more young tourists to the island.
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Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq remanded in custody
A former Guernsey Chief Minister has been remanded in custody after appearing in court.
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Senior Guernsey politician to appear in court charged with multiple offences
Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq will appear in court charged with multiple offences, with some relating to indecent images of children and extreme pornography.
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Returning funfair misses the boat from Guernsey
Time negotiating the turn out of Sausmarez Park to the main road caused the delay.
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‘Tinsel Tracker’ leads to Asian Hornet nest in Guernsey
Clever technique using tinsel tracks a worker hornet to the nest.
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Ten years in the making: Sark celebrates tapestry completion
A community project depicting Sark's Les Autelets and coastline in wool goes on display.
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'Lifeline' Daisy Bus saved by campaigners
The efforts of Isle of Wight residents have saved the shuttle service, which takes cancer patients to and from their hotels to Southampton Hospital and which has been dubbed 'so much more' than a bus.
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Bailiwick GCSE pass rate exceeds national average by nearly 5%
72% of all GCSE and Level 2 equivalents taken in the Bailiwick this year were graded 4 or above.
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Guernsey's airline to introduce ramp access at two UK airports
Aurigny is expanding accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility by introducing electric Aviramps at Southampton and London Gatwick airports.
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Guernsey roadworkers face abuse
Contractors consider CCTV to protect staff from abuse by motorists.
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Man (71) dies after incident at Guernsey bathing pools
Emergency services were called to La Vallette after reports of a medical incident on Tuesday afternoon (19 August).
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No restrictions yet from Guernsey Water
Despite a dry first three weeks of August, the utility says it can manage with current supplies.
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Demolition of Guernsey hotel imminent
Work to clear the Idlerocks is due to begin after the August Bank Holiday.
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Different food offering helps a Guernsey beach kiosk stand out
Octopus is on the menu as an alternative to crab sandwiches.
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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.