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Guernsey News
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Channel Island Christmas Lottery celebrates 50 years with new online ticket
Tickets go on sale this week for the Channel Islands Christmas Lottery.
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Guernsey passport application process to move online
From 2027, islanders will be able to apply for new passports without filling in a form.
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Suggestions to get more Guernsey youngsters to vote
The final report into the June '25 election warns that voter registration, especially youngsters, needs to improve.
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New Guernsey-Jersey ferry carries 25,000 passengers in first season
Islands Unlimited has published a 2026 schedule after a 'successful' first season.
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Guernsey's marine ambulance laid up in Alderney
The Flying Christine 3 is out of the water at Braye after developing a technical problem over the weekend.
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Critical time to find and destroy Guernsey's Asian Hornet nests
Two nests are found within days, at the time that hornet queens leave to create new ones.
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L'Ecume II: Hung jury in manslaughter case of freight ship navigator
A jury has failed to reach a verdict in the manslaughter trial of the former second officer in control of the Commodore Goodwill when it collided with a fishing trawler, killing three fishermen.
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Guernsey goes walkies for mental health charity
A sponsored dog walk will take place at the end of October to raise money for Guernsey Mind.
Jersey News
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Channel Island Christmas Lottery celebrates 50 years with new online ticket
Tickets go on sale this week for the Channel Islands Christmas Lottery.
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Superworm comes to Millennium Park in new story trail
Superworm - the much love book by Julia Donaldson - has arrived in Millennium Park.
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New Guernsey-Jersey ferry carries 25,000 passengers in first season
Islands Unlimited has published a 2026 schedule after a 'successful' first season.
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Seven Ironmans in seven days to raise money for young people in Jersey
A Jersey adventurer is taking on seven Ironman triathlons in seven days to raise money for four island charities.
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Winter vaccines now available in Jersey
The winter flu jab is available from GP surgeries and pharmacies in Jersey from this week.
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Corn Riots Festival returns to Royal Square
The Corn Riots Festival is returning to Jersey's Royal Square, celebrating the 1769 demonstration, which led to major legislative reforms for islanders.
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L'Ecume II: Hung jury in manslaughter case of freight ship navigator
A jury has failed to reach a verdict in the manslaughter trial of the former second officer in control of the Commodore Goodwill when it collided with a fishing trawler, killing three fishermen.
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L'Ecume II: Ferry lookout cleared of manslaughter
One crewman accused of causing the deaths at sea of three fishermen has been found not guilty of their manslaughter.
National
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Praise and fury for Trump's Gaza peace deal - but Hamas's first reaction is telling
When Benjamin Netanyahu lands back in Israel, he will be hit by a wall of opinions. Some people are full of praise for the deal he has helped to construct, others hate it. Nobody is indifferent.
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'They are not stealing your jobs': Britain's asylum seeker capital divided as tensions rise
"I am proud to be Scottish. I don't want them here."
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Putin issues defiant message over Ukraine - as Kyiv hopes for missiles that could reach Moscow
Vladimir Putin has vowed Russia will prevail in Ukraine, as Kyiv awaits word from Donald Trump about whether it can use long-range missiles that would bring Moscow within its range.
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Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham will perform a headline show – and promise to remember Stephen Gately too
Boyzone are reuniting for their biggest ever headline show next summer, inspired by the success of their recent documentary Boyzone: No Matter What.
Sport
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NFL Winners and Losers: Lamar Jackson cannot beat the Kansas City Chiefs again while Puka Nacua and Jaxson Dart shine
Patrick Mahomes toppled Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens yet again, while the Atlanta Falcons and their star-studded offense finally feasted. Here are some of the winners and losers from Sunday in the NFL...
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Luke Donald: Will Europe's 'greatest captain' return for 2027 Ryder Cup after memorable 2025 triumph
Chants of "two more years" echoed around Bethpage Black as Luke Donald's men savoured an historic Ryder Cup triumph on American soil.
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Chris Woakes: England bowler announces retirement from international cricket after missing out on Ashes squad
England bowler Chris Woakes has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket.
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Women's Rugby World Cup: England's Red Roses broke records and ruled the world – but what next?
The all-conquering Red Roses lifted the World Cup with a 33-13 mauling of Canada with their dominance of the sport also reflected in a 33-Test winning run - so what's next?
Business & Finance
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Cyber attacks: '80%' of ransomware victims pay up, insurer says
The vast majority of companies hit by ransomware attacks over the past year have paid up, according to an insurance specialist's report that warns of mixed outcomes for those who do.
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YouTube to settle lawsuit with Trump over account suspension
YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5m (£18.1m) to settle a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump after it banned his account following the January 6 Capitol riot.
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Jaguar Land Rover to resume some manufacturing in 'coming days' after cyber attack
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced it will partially resume manufacturing "in the coming days" after nearly a month in the wake of a cyber attack.
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Reeves does nothing to ease roller coaster of budget speculation
There were times - quite a few of them in the past few months - when people speculated that Rachel Reeves would not survive as chancellor into the winter.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham will perform a headline show – and promise to remember Stephen Gately too
Boyzone are reuniting for their biggest ever headline show next summer, inspired by the success of their recent documentary Boyzone: No Matter What.
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Prosecutors call for 11-year jail sentence for Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Federal prosecutors in New York are urging a judge to sentence Sean "Diddy" Combs to more than 11 years in prison.
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Harry Potter author JK Rowling hits out at Emma Watson in fresh clash over transgender issues
JK Rowling has accused Emma Watson of being "ignorant of how ignorant she is" amid their ongoing disagreement about transgender issues.
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Penny Lancaster says she felt 'belittled' by ex-MasterChef host Gregg Wallace
Model Penny Lancaster has said she "felt ashamed and belittled" by how former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace treated her on the TV show.
UK Politics
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Streeting tells BMA doctors' union to 'pick a side' between Reform and Labour
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has told the BMA doctors' union to "pick a side" between Reform and Labour over their pay dispute.
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Minister 'clarifies' violence against women and girls strategy after Sky News report
Child safety organisations have welcomed the government "thinking again" on including child abuse victims in its violence against women and girls strategy, following a Sky News report.
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Almost two in three Labour members back Burnham over Starmer for leader, poll shows
Andy Burnham would beat Sir Keir Starmer among Labour members by two to one if there were a leadership contest today, an exclusive poll for Sky News reveals.
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Starmer's future: renewal or decline?
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Around the world
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Netanyahu backs Trump's peace plan for Gaza - as role for Blair revealed
The White House has unveiled its peace plan for Gaza, including a temporary administration headed up by Donald Trump with the help of Sir Tony Blair.
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Praise and fury for Trump's Gaza peace deal - but Hamas's first reaction is telling
When Benjamin Netanyahu lands back in Israel, he will be hit by a wall of opinions. Some people are full of praise for the deal he has helped to construct, others hate it. Nobody is indifferent.
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Three dead and dozens feared still trapped after school building collapses
Dozens of students are feared to be still buried under the rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia.
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Putin issues defiant message over Ukraine - as Kyiv hopes for missiles that could reach Moscow
Vladimir Putin has vowed Russia will prevail in Ukraine, as Kyiv awaits word from Donald Trump about whether it can use long-range missiles that would bring Moscow within its range.
Science and Technology
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Cyber attacks: '80%' of ransomware victims pay up, insurer says
The vast majority of companies hit by ransomware attacks over the past year have paid up, according to an insurance specialist's report that warns of mixed outcomes for those who do.
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YouTube to settle lawsuit with Trump over account suspension
YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5m (£18.1m) to settle a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump after it banned his account following the January 6 Capitol riot.
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The countries where digital ID already exists
As the UK gears up to make digital ID mandatory for all UK citizens, across the globe similar schemes already exist.
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Cannabis extract reduces chronic low back pain without risk of addiction, study suggests
An extract taken from the cannabis plant has been found to reduce chronic low back pain without risking addiction, according to a study.
And finally...
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Ashraf Mahrous: Egypt's 'strongman' wrestler pulls ship using his teeth
An Egyptian wrestler is hoping he has set a world record after pulling a 700-ton (635,000kg) ship with his teeth.
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Pokemon pushes back against ICE deportation video - joining list riled by Trump administration
Pokemon has said it did not give permission for the show's popular theme song to be used in a video showing deportations posted by the US government.
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Trump rages against three 'very sinister events' at UN and says Secret Service is investigating
Donald Trump has claimed his appearance at the United Nations was marred by three acts of "sabotage".
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Teenagers Wu and Tang who urinated in Shanghai restaurant's hotpot fined more than £230,000
Two teenagers who filmed themselves urinating into a restaurant's hotpot broth have been ordered, along with their parents, to apologise and pay a fine of £227,000, Chinese state media has said.