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Move to return St Julian's House to Guernsey's emergency shelter
Homelessness charity 'At Home in Guernsey' says it is crucial St Julian's House has free beds for emergency situations.
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Jersey and Guernsey included in UK-Gulf trade deal
Jersey and Guernsey have been included in a landmark UK deal with Gulf states that is being hailed a 'significant' boost to the islands' economies.
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St Pier says States put investigation before his experience in P&R seat vote
Deputy Gavin St Pier says public perception, not who is best for the job, influenced decisions.
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Industry leaders warn against paying Guernsey's under 18s the same as adults
A business group is warned against proposal to pay under 18s the same minimum wage as adults in Guernsey.
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Hot, hot, hot, Bank Holiday weekend ahead!
We're set for a sizzling Bank Holiday weekend and start to the school half-term holidays....
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Ferry firm eyes Alderney to improve inter-islands connections
Islands Unlimited says it could add Alderney as a destination following successful berthing trials.
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Man charged after Molotov Cocktail thrown onto property
A 69-year-old man has been charged with four offences relating to criminal damage and perverting the course of justice.
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Andrew Niles replaces St Pier in Policy and Resources Committee
Deputy Andrew Niles replaces Deputy Gavin St Pier on Guernsey's senior States committee.
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Permission sought to demolish empty buildings at Leale's Yard
Steps are being taken towards clearing and starting redevelopment at Leale’s Yard.
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Alderney to offer small businesses up to £20,000
Alderney's States is increasing the support money available for small businesses to £20,000.
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Guernsey charity shares gold success at Chelsea Flower Show
A garden stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show that GROW contributed to has been awarded a gold medal.
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Car to drive to Herm for charity
Volunteers from Guernsey’s marine ambulance are planning to drive a car from St Peter Port to Herm Island to raise vital funds for the Flying Christine III.
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Guernsey students develop an energy drink to fuel young athletes
Two 17 year old students from Guernsey have spent the past year developing a brand-new sports drink designed for young sports enthusiasts, and are seeking crowdfunding for the final push.
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£10.7M could be spent replacing gates to Guernsey's largest marina
The QEII Marina gates will be repaired or replaced at a cost of up to £10.7 million.
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'Arrive at work feeling more positive'
We're being told we'll arrive at work feeling more positive if we swap our car commute for something more active.
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Profits rise at CI Co-op
Ahead of its annual meetings, the Channel Islands Co-op is reporting a trading profit of £7.2 million for 2025.
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New pontoons in St Peter Port Harbour
New visitor pontoons in Victoria Marina are welcoming their first arrivals of the season.
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Guernsey's latest crime trends revealed
Guernsey's crime rate is virtually unchanged, but some driving offences have increased significantly.
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Man arrested over 'threats to kill' in Guernsey
A man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill following an incident overnight.
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Jersey and Guernsey both lift trophies in Siam and Muratti weekend
It's been a big weekend for inter-island sport, as unusual scheduling saw Jersey and Guernsey go head-to-head in both football and rugby on the same day.
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Men pretending to be police arrested for £10K Guernsey convent fraud
Two men have been arrested for allegedly tricking someone out of £10,000 by pretending to be police.
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Channel Islands' 10 wealthiest residents revealed
The 10 wealthiest residents of the Channel lslands have a combined fortune of just under £16 billion, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List.
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85 home planned for Forest site in Guernsey
The vast majority at the Mallard would be classed as affordable.
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Sewage outfall failure on Guernsey's east coast
Attempts will be made to repair the fault that has seen untreated sewage enter the sea at a local beauty spot.
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Guernsey's airline sets up Southampton base
Aurigny has brought in its own ground handling team at Southampton as flight numbers expand.
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Islanders asked for input to modernise 90 year old birth certificate laws
A consultation has opened on how the Bailiwick should modernise how births are registered, as laws date back to 1935.
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Cuts to services in Guernsey considered under tax review
A government efficiency drive and a reduction in the services it offers is an option being considered.
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Solar panels mandatory on new Guernsey homes
Solar panels - or an alternative - will be required on all new housing and commercial developments in Guernsey.
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Events to promote and celebrate fostering in the Bailiwick
The vital role of families who foster in the Bailiwick is being celebrated this weekend by the Family Placement Service.
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Average rent in Guernsey up 45% over five years
Local market rents now average just under £2,200 a calendar month.
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Grow goes to Chelsea Flower Show
Guernsey charity Grow will have the 'amazing' opportunity to highlight its achievements on the national stage at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show later this month.
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Mariners reminded to respect Alderney’s Puffin Friendly Zone
Burhou's exclusion zone is in force to protect breeding puffins after winter storms devastated their population.
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Hollywood crew find Guernsey talent for upcoming Occupation film
Two Guernsey actors have successfully auditioned for speaking parts in the film 'Under the Watchful Gaze.'
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Ombudsman issues advice about mis-sold car loans
The Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman says the compensation for car loans that is being offered in the UK does not apply to people in Jersey and Guernsey.
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'Music Muratti' for young musicians in the Channel Islands
Aa new inter-islands battle of the bands competition, being dubbed a 'Music Muratti' has been organised for young musicians across the Channel Islands.
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Man charged following a bomb scare in a Guernsey nightclub
Police have charged and bailed a 33 year old under a Terrorism Law offence after an alleged incident at Folies nightclub.
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Guernsey FC's play-off final to be held at Victoria Park
Guernsey FC will officially be able to compete for promotion on home soil, after league's U-turn.
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Guernsey celebrates 81 years of Liberation
The main focus is on St Peter Port with some 20,000 people expected to come and go during the day.
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Survey launches on future use of Guernsey's territorial waters
People in Guernsey are being asked to share their views on how the island’s surrounding waters should be used.
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WW2 bombs to be left undisturbed near Guernsey housing estate
The UK Ministry of Defence say the fuses on 2,000lb weapons are not armed and the bombs are 'highly unlikely' to self detonate.
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Guernsey FC's play-off final moved to the UK
The club says it will lose home advantage and it does not accept the league's decision.
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Guernsey deputy loses committee support
Policy and Resources says it will not nominate deputy Gavin St Pier when he resigns from the committee to seek re-election.
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Iconic football trophies to be displayed in Guernsey
Islanders will be able to see pieces of football history in person later this month.
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Guernsey actors invited to audition for Hollywood Occupation film
The Guernsey-born director behind the Copsogue films will be on the island this Liberation weekend to scout for locations and island-grown talent.
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CI appeal for Portsmouth monument to Coastal Forces
Islanders are being asked to help fundraise for a sculpture to remember the small boat forces who operated in the Channel in WW2.
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New Puffin awareness buoys deployed near Herm
Markers have been positioned near Herm to protect puffins during the breeding season.
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Guernsey's Treasury Lead resigns from role following police questioning
Deputy Gavin St Pier and his wife were questioned and released by Guernsey Police yesterday (1 May) and he has subsequently resigned from P&R.
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Man jailed for using everyday items to smuggle drugs into Guernsey
35-year-old Gino Pallisco has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison for the importation of drugs.
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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.
