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Guernsey News
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Haut du Mont: Gas workers convicted of manslaughter
Two gas workers have been found guilty of unlawfully killing ten people following a fatal explosion in St Helier in December 2022.
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Guernsey government websites go offline amid security concerns
Many dot gg websites are inaccessible, following international warnings about a security weakness in web software.
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Guernsey mum creates autism awareness books inspired by son
The new book series aims to explain how sensory-sensitive children experience the world.
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Crisis meeting over the standard of Guernsey's bus service
The States and Stagecoach will meet today after the Assembly is told the current service has "not been good enough."
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Storm preparedness advice for Guernsey air passengers and boat owners
Aurigny is offering flexibility over travel while Ports wants boat owners to secure their vessels.
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Marine life focus of special documentary screening in Guernsey
The director of an Emmy-nominated Nature documentary is coming to Guernsey to discuss threats facing marine ecosystems.
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New clubhouse facilities for Guernsey's Victoria Park stadium
There are plans to put in a purpose built, two storey shipping container development.
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Those living with Dementia in Guernsey can take a virtual walk down memory lane
Dementia Friendly Guernsey has made a video that includes prompts encouraging conversation and reminiscence
Jersey News
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Haut du Mont: Gas workers convicted of manslaughter
Two gas workers have been found guilty of unlawfully killing ten people following a fatal explosion in St Helier in December 2022.
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Campaign encourages potential child sex offenders to seek help
An international campaign is coming to Jersey aimed at preventing child sexual abuse online by targeting offenders and potential offenders.
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Electric car charger grant to end in December
Applications for a government grant towards the cost of installing an Electric Vehicle charging point will close in December.
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Consultation launched on hate crime legislation
Islanders and community groups are invited to have their say on potential hate crime legislation in Jersey.
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Plans for Fort Regent transformation fall behind
The redevelopment of Fort Regent is at least eight months behind schedule, just over a year on since it closed its doors.
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Islanders wanted for 'Humans' project
A Jersey photographer is looking for people to reflect the island's diverse and multicultural community.
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Extra DFDS sailings planned with bad weather forecast
DFDS is planning to put on more sailings, with forecast bad weather set to cause disruption over the October half-term holidays.
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£100,000 available in 2027 Performance Sport Programme
Applications are now open for Jersey's Sport's 2027 Performance Sport Programme.
National
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Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson accused of raping woman inside Parliament - reports
Police are investigating former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson over an allegation that he raped a woman in the Houses of Parliament, the PA news agency reports.
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Websites across Europe go offline after warning issued for critical software update
Government websites and businesses across Europe have been taken down in a bid to protect organisations after a critical software update was issued over vulnerabilities in programming language.
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Three more people arrested over death of Manchester woman
Three more people have been arrested over the death of Alisha Samuels in Manchester.
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Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to six sexual offences
Actor Noel Clarke has pleaded not guilty to six sexual offences.
Sport
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Johnny Fisher will reach "another level" for next fight, says Zuffa Boxing's Dana White | Charles Martin wants Fisher fight
Johnny Fisher will reach “another level” for his next fight, says Zuffa Boxing founder Dana White.
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VAR official Matt Donohue set for Premier League return after wrongly awarding Erling Haaland winner vs Man Utd
The VAR who incorrectly awarded Erling Haaland's winner in last month's Manchester derby has been reinstated to Premier League duty.
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Viking’s Champions League adventure: Erik Nevland and Eirik Bjorno explain the Norwegian club’s rise from the depths
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Rugby League World Cup 2026: England 'not thinking about points difference' before France game, says Brad O'Neill
England hooker Brad O'Neill says his side will resist the urge to go for broke when they face France in their second Rugby League World Cup match in Perth on Saturday.
Business & Finance
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Online gambling group BetGoodwin eyes punt on £80m London float
The father-and-son team who control BetGoodwin, an online sports betting and casino operator, have begun plotting a London stock market listing even as their peers intensify warnings over tax rises in next week's budget.
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UK unemployment rate falls to lowest level since July last year
The UK's unemployment rate has fallen to 4.7%, in a set of official figures that will support the case for a Bank of England interest rate hike next month.
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Thames Water creditors secure Labour's Hutton to drive rescue deal
The consortium of Thames Water creditors looking to rescue Britain's largest supplier of its kind has appointed a former senior Labour minister in a bid to help get a deal past government opposition.
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The little known 'income' rule to avoid inheritance tax | Money newsletter
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Entertainment & Showbiz
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Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to six sexual offences
Actor Noel Clarke has pleaded not guilty to six sexual offences.
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BBC announces details of cuts in bid to save £500m
The BBC has confirmed it will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in the spring of 2027.
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Ex-Brookside star Philip Foster jailed after fleeing UK over £13m fraud on would-be models
A former soap opera star has been jailed for nine years after fleeing the UK for Spain to avoid facing trial for allegedly conning would-be models out of more than £13m.
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Sky-ITV deal: Culture secretary 'minded to intervene'
The culture secretary has warned she is "minded" to intervene in Sky's £1.6bn deal to buy ITV's broadcast and streaming operations.
UK Politics
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Report reveals vast scale of antisemitism in English schools
A landmark report is details the vast scale of antisemitism in English schools and colleges, Sky News can reveal.
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NHS faces 'more challenging' winter after summer of heatwaves, Yvette Cooper warns
The NHS faces a "more challenging" winter than normal after this summer's record-breaking heat, the health secretary has warned.
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No police action against wife of PM's adviser over Palestine Action post
Police have said no further action will be taken against Sarah Helm, author and wife of Andy Burnham's national security adviser, after she was accused of supporting the banned protest group Palestine Action.
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Heathrow expansion would boost growth, chancellor says
Chancellor John Healey has shown support for expanding Heathrow Airport after Prime Minister Andy Burnham refused to back plans for a third runway.
Around the world
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At least 153 people killed in drone strike on disputed Sudan-South Sudan region
A drone strike on a fuel depot in a disputed region on the Sudan-South Sudan border has killed at least 153 people.
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Websites across Europe go offline after warning issued for critical software update
Government websites and businesses across Europe have been taken down in a bid to protect organisations after a critical software update was issued over vulnerabilities in programming language.
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Man arrested in Pakistan over $126m counterfeit postage scheme
A man has been arrested in Pakistan and accused of running a counterfeit postage operation costing the US Postal Service $126m (£94m).
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Garda investigation launched as two bodies found in Ireland
A Garda investigation has been launched after two bodies were discovered in Ireland.
Science and Technology
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Websites across Europe go offline after warning issued for critical software update
Government websites and businesses across Europe have been taken down in a bid to protect organisations after a critical software update was issued over vulnerabilities in programming language.
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Exceeding key climate target is now 'imminent and unavoidable', United Nations warns
Exceeding a key global climate target is now "imminent and unavoidable", United Nations (UN) scientists have warned.
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Japan launches mission to Mars to bring back samples from one of its moons
Japan launched a spacecraft towards Mars in a ground-breaking mission to bring back samples from the largest of the planet's two moons.
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Ex-OpenAI worker accused of bugging offices planned to 'flee' to Saudi Arabia, prosecutors say
A former OpenAI engineer charged with secretly installing a recording device at its offices was "mere days" away from fleeing to Saudi Arabia before his arrest, prosecutors allege.
And finally...
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Number of Britons arrested abroad in connection with drug smuggling has quadrupled in three years
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'Fully restocked': Witness huge operation to resupply US aircraft carrier ready for war
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What are the US midterm elections? Sky News Explains
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Window cleaners rescued from 15th floor of London skyscraper
It's a job that's not for the faint-hearted.
