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Senior politician Lindsay de Sausmarez explains the effect on our pockets of GST and the reforms designed to soften its blow.

The King’s Baton Relay arrives in Guernsey today ahead of next month’s Commonwealth Games.

The prized Guernsey cows are not eating as usual in the June heatwave, meaning they're producing less milk.

The first cast members for Under the Watchful Gaze have been announced.

With record-breaking temperatures in Guernsey, the GSPCA has issued advice to prevent unnecessary animal suffering.

Tuesday's 33.8°C was just 0.5 degree Celsius below the island's hottest ever recorded summer temperature.

Her Royal Highness Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, made history today (23 June) by being the first member of the Royal Family to visit The Écréhous.

The Plough Inn has lost its claim to fame as it is now on the property market for £350,000.

It's officially the hottest Jersey day ever recorded.

Some Jersey schools have decided to close as the island endures a fifth straight day of extremely hot weather.

A Jersey parent has spent hundreds of pounds to help staff and students at his son's school to keep cool during this hot weather.

As branchage inspections begin this week, an animal protection group is asking islanders to be mindful of wildlife that make our hedges their homes.

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Islanders with the rare Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award have been invited to a celebration at Government House.

Police are investigating after two 125cc scooters were stolen from Jersey Airport.

Islanders are being asked to avoid A&E if it's not necessary, with the hot weather placing extra strain on the hospital.

A former Jersey Chamber of Commerce president has returned to the role temporarily after Lee Madden stepped down following a backlash to a donation he made to a political movement.

The Royal Family have disclosed how much they spend on trips for official engagements costing more than £20,000, as part of new efforts to increase transparency.

A British TikToker has been charged with premeditated murder in Dubai and could face the death penalty if convicted.

The UN has halted the evacuation of thousands of seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel came under a suspected attack.

The backlog of criminal court cases could take “nearly 300 years” to bring back to levels seen before the COVID pandemic without reforms to cut jury trials, a justice minister has said.

Manchester City have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson.

England staged a mini fightback deep into an otherwise demoralising, draining first day of the series deciding third Test against New Zealand at a scorching Trent Bridge.

Rory McIlroy gave a positive verdict of Royal Birkdale as the course prepares to host the Open Championship for the first time in nine years and the six-time major champion targets a second Claret Jug.

Gary Neville believes that Morgan Rogers should come into the England team for the game against Panama in place of Anthony Gordon but is otherwise preaching calm after a frustrating goalless draw against Ghana at the World Cup.

Oil prices have returned to levels last seen just before the US-Iran war began, bolstering hopes of a respite ahead from cost-of-living pressures.

Families across the country are having their annual discussion/argument about whether it's time to invest in air con.

The body which oversees Britain's energy network has walked back a call for more power generation.

Harvey Weinstein will not face a fourth New York trial over the alleged rape of actress Jessica Mann, after prosecutors said they would drop the charge.

Australia's highest-paid TV presenter is reportedly set to lose his job after hosting British far-right activist Tommy Robinson on his podcast.

Former River City actor Iain Robertson has been found guilty of rape following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

A note sent to the media following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie claimed she had died, according to reports.

Ed Miliband should become Andy Burnham’s chancellor, Harriet Harman has said.

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Labour MPs are under pressure from their local members who want a leadership contest rather than a coronation of Andy Burnham as prime minister.

The UN has halted the evacuation of thousands of seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel came under a suspected attack.

Australia's highest-paid TV presenter is reportedly set to lose his job after hosting British far-right activist Tommy Robinson on his podcast.

A North Korean soldier has been detained by South Korea's military after he crossed the heavily fortified border between the two countries.

A British TikToker has been charged with premeditated murder in Dubai and could face the death penalty if convicted.

Grand Theft Auto VI, the most highly anticipated game of the year, will be released without a physical copy - and that's riled up some gamers.

Some 85% of under-16s are still using social media in Australia despite a ban being put in place in December, a major new study suggests.

As Britons face a record-breaking heatwave, climatologists are predicting that these temperatures could become the new normal for summer over the next few decades.

The family of a woman killed when a Tesla crashed into her home, allegedly while in self-driving mode, is suing Elon Musk's company and the driver.

An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.

Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.

The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber.