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Guernsey News
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First electric buses arrive in Guernsey marking the start of fleet transformation
Guernsey’s first electric buses will hit the roads shortly, following driver training and route testing.
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Channel Islands could get a third of monthly rainfall in 24 hours
A week on from Storm Goretti, the Channel Islands are getting more bad weather with rain likely to be the issue this time.
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Channel Islands Air Search plane "temporarily unavailable" due to registration issue
A global aircraft registration problem has temporarily grounded the Channel Islands Air Search plane.
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People with chainsaws told to keep out of Le Guet on Guernsey's west coast
The States say private wood collectors have been ignoring the barriers and cutting logs from felled trees.
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Guernsey Dairy launches Milk for Schools initiative
Breakfast clubs in Guernsey primary schools, preschools, and nurseries will receive free milk.
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Guernsey deputy questions £6M price tag on Castle bridge repairs
A Guernsey deputy says he's determined to find out if the replacement of the Castle Emplacement bridge represents value for money.
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GST: 5% on everything or 6% exempting food in Guernsey tax package
Deputies will be asked to vote in a raft of safeguards if they approve a Goods and Services Tax, which could be set at 5% on everything, or 6% if food is exempt.
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Standard Guernsey bus ticket could rise to £1.70
Islanders are being asked to have their say on a proposed rise in Guernsey bus fares.
Jersey News
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Channel Islands could get a third of monthly rainfall in 24 hours
A week on from Storm Goretti, the Channel Islands are getting more bad weather with rain likely to be the issue this time.
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Channel Islands Air Search plane "temporarily unavailable" due to registration issue
A global aircraft registration problem has temporarily grounded the Channel Islands Air Search plane.
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Five new laws proposed to tackle violence against women and girls
Five new laws aimed at tackling violence against women and girls will go to Jersey's parliament for approval.
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All JET staff at risk of redundancy as government caps funding
Jersey Employment Trust has placed all its 38 staff at risk of redundancy and paused new client referrals following a 'substantial' cut to its government funding.
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Plans submitted to replace Fort Regent roof
Plans have been submitted to refurbish the Fort Regent roof.
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Jersey Post increase the number of collections from Amazon depots
Jersey Post says it's increasing the number of collections from Amazon depots to help get more items to the island more quickly.
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Aurigny promises 'much better' Jersey-Guernsey service
Aurigny has announced is summer flight schedule between Jersey and Guernsey after being confirmed as the sole operator on the inter-islands route.
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Jersey bird owners now required to register their pets and livestock
Owners are required to register their birds with Animal Health and Welfare under new measures to protect Jersey against bird flu.
National
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Economy records 0.3% growth in November
The UK economy recorded growth of 0.3% in November, according to official figures, showing an improvement for output at a time when households and businesses were anxiously awaiting details of the budget.
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Regulator investigating South East Water after supply cut to thousands of homes
South East Water (SEW) is facing an investigation by regulator Ofwat after repeated outages left tens of thousands of households and businesses across Kent and Sussex without drinking water.
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I'm ashamed of Sir Keir Starmer, says rebel MP - as row over justice reforms escalates
Ministers have confirmed those already awaiting trial may lose their right to have their case heard by a jury - in a major escalation in the battle over the future of the justice system.
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Counterterrorism police battle ferry gunmen in major training exercise
Guns raised, counterterrorism police scramble onboard a large ferry on the south coast of England as marauding terrorists shoot passengers and take the captain hostage.
Sport
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Viktor Gyokeres: Did Arsenal striker's goal and assist at Chelsea in Carabao Cup show he is getting used to Mikel Arteta's set-up?
It was as if it was written. Ben White crossed and Viktor Gyokeres put the ball in the net from close range. Both of them were team-mates at Brighton's youth team and one of their coaches? Liam Rosenior.
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Arsenal and Liverpool rank as best and worst from set-pieces as Premier League clubs embrace trend - Between the Lines
Set-pieces goals are on the rise in the Premier League.
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Michael Carrick: Man Utd confirm head coach appointment for remainder of the season
Manchester United have appointed Michael Carrick as head coach until the end of the season.
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Pep Guardiola vents his VAR grievances amid Man City Carabao Cup controversy over Antoine Semenyo disallowed goal
Pep Guardiola unleashed an extraordinary takedown of previous VAR calls that have gone against Manchester City following Antoine Semenyo's controversial disallowed goal in their Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg win at Newcastle.
Business & Finance
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Economy records 0.3% growth in November
The UK economy recorded growth of 0.3% in November, according to official figures, showing an improvement for output at a time when households and businesses were anxiously awaiting details of the budget.
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Regulator investigating South East Water after supply cut to thousands of homes
South East Water (SEW) is facing an investigation by regulator Ofwat after repeated outages left tens of thousands of households and businesses across Kent and Sussex without drinking water.
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South East Water supply crisis is familiar tale for customers
When South East Water (SEW) is in the news, the headlines do not generally make for comfortable reading.
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X to block Grok AI from undressing images of real people
The Grok AI tool on Elon Musk's X will no longer be able to undress pictures of real people, the company has announced.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Sting pays £595k to The Police bandmates, court hears
Sting has paid £595,000 to his former The Police bandmates since facing legal action over unpaid royalties, the High Court has heard.
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Inquiry launched into Latin pop legend Julio Iglesias over allegations of sexual assault
Spanish prosecutors are investigating allegations that singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees in the Caribbean.
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Emmy award winner Kiefer Sutherland of 24 and Designated Survivor fame arrested after allegedly assaulting lift share driver
Actor Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver in Los Angeles, police said.
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High Court hears prosecutors' challenge to Kneecap terror charge dismissal
Kneecap supporters gathered outside the High Court on Wednesday as judges heard an appeal by the Crown Prosecution Service over the dismissal of a terrorism case against a member of the rap trio.
UK Politics
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I'm ashamed of Sir Keir Starmer, says rebel MP - as row over justice reforms escalates
Ministers have confirmed those already awaiting trial may lose their right to have their case heard by a jury - in a major escalation in the battle over the future of the justice system.
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Sadiq Khan: AI could usher in new era of mass unemployment
AI could become a "weapon of mass destruction of jobs" if urgent action is not taken, according to London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan.
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Home secretary Shabana Mahmood says she has no confidence in police chief after Maccabi Tel Aviv football fan ban
The home secretary has said she no longer has confidence in the chief constable of West Midlands Police after a "damning" report into the force's decision to ban Israeli football fans from attending a game in the UK.
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Kama Sutra Keir relies on familiar political joke
It's one of the oldest and corniest of all political jokes. And there were groans as well as laughs when Kama Sutra Keir taunted Kemi Badenoch with it in the Commons.
Around the world
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Is America surrendering Antarctica to its rivals?
As Donald Trump fights for control of arctic Greenland, is he losing at the other end of the world and leaving it open for rivals like China?
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Denmark says 'fundamental disagreement' remains with Trump - but agrees to high-level talks over Greenland
The UK has deployed a military officer to Greenland as Denmark and its European allies seek to counter Donald Trump's threats to take the territory, after talks at the White House ended with "fundamental disagreement".
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US launches phase two of plan to end Gaza conflict, including creation of transitional authority
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff has announced the launch of phase two of the plan to end the conflict in Gaza.
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'Everyone was being shot in the head': Iranian woman who fled Tehran describes killings and crackdown
"It was war."
Science and Technology
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Is America surrendering Antarctica to its rivals?
As Donald Trump fights for control of arctic Greenland, is he losing at the other end of the world and leaving it open for rivals like China?
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X to block Grok AI from undressing images of real people
The Grok AI tool on Elon Musk's X will no longer be able to undress pictures of real people, the company has announced.
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Sadiq Khan: AI could usher in new era of mass unemployment
AI could become a "weapon of mass destruction of jobs" if urgent action is not taken, according to London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan.
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International Space Station astronauts begin evacuation due to 'serious medical condition'
Four astronauts are buckling up for an unexpected return from the International Space Station (ISS) after one of them suffered a "serious medical condition".
