Guernsey News
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Guernsey hospitality industry criticises "damaging" population management
The States say industry feedback will help shape future population management, after a hospitality couple said the system is "damaging businesses".
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Fairgrounds, flowers, and firebreathers planned for Guernsey's North Show
The North Show returns to Saumarez Park over two days in the last week of August.
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Young Guernsey cricketers 'should feel proud' after World Cup exploits
Guernsey's under-19 cricket team is being hailed after they competed against some of Europe's top talent in World Cup qualification action.
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Dot GG and dot JE turn 30
For three decades, Channel Island websites have used unique internet domains.
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Guernsey band to perform at the UK's biggest heavy metal festival
On Saturday 8 August, APOTHIS will perform at Bloodstock, in Derbyshire.
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Guernsey Dairy marks 75 years at the Bailiff's Cross
The serving Bailiff will meet staff at the Bailiff's Cross Dairy on its platinum anniversary.
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Guernsey Voluntary Service needs minibus licenced drivers
D1 category licence holders asked to help out for a few hours a week.
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Brittany Ferries' new Guernsey timetable sticks to tested formula
Brittany Ferries has kept its Guernsey timings into late next year broadly similar to 2026, because of passenger feedback.
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Guernsey experiences hottest July on record
Jersey Met confirm that last month was the hottest July in Guernsey since records began in 1843.
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Wildfire at derelict Guernsey vinery
Two fire crews dealt with a wildfire half the size of a football pitch at the Fontaine Vinery.
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Thousands expected to attend CI Pride at Guernsey's Bathing Pools
Organisers are promising 2026 CI Pride will be the "biggest celebration yet".
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Change to how CI weather warnings are issued
Forecasters are changing the way they issue weather warnings for the Channel Islands.
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Guernsey Water urges sensible use but not a hosepipe ban
Daily water consumption peaked in late July but relatively little went into reserves.
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Guernsey Prison staff continue their work to rule
Despite 'positive and constructive' talks, Unite union members say their goodwill at work is not being recognised.
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Merrien bags silver for Guernsey in Glasgow
Bowler Alison Merrien does Team Guernsey proud with silver on the final day of the Commonwealth Games
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Guernsey Scarecrow Festival raises bumper amount
The Torteval Scarecrow Festival enjoyed bumper takings meaning Guernsey charities benefit.
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States reject idea to install parent-child parking around Guernsey
The States has responded to a petition for parent-and-child parking, saying the spaces will not be introduced at this time.
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Guernsey athlete has Commonwealth Games medal hopes dashed
Alastair Chalmers came sixth the 400 metres hurdles at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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Guernsey Prison to explore use of temporary officers
Head of Justice says it is at an early stage and no agency staff have been employed to date.
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Guernsey to have 250 homes under development by 2029
The Housing Committee aims to deliver homes itself, alongside projects with the Guernsey Housing Association and private developers.
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Petition calls for more parent-child parking in Guernsey
A Guernsey mum is calling on the States to provide larger parking bays for young families.
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Guernsey's Chalmers makes the Commonwealth Games final
Alastair Chalmers has booked a place in the 400 metre hurdles final in Glasgow.
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More than 40% of Guernsey people surveyed have no savings
The latest Household Expenditure Survey shows a quarter of the respondents had just a few month's worth of money put aside.
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Generous CI Lottery grants given to local charities
More than half a million pounds has been gifted to charitable organisations and community groups in Guernsey and Jersey.
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Nine Channel Islands products win Great Taste awards
Nine Channel Islands products have been recognised by one of the world’s leading food and drink accreditation schemes.
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Three year plan aims to strengthen Guernsey’s economy
Economic Development has set out eight priority areas for Guernsey's economy over the next three years.
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Inflation in Guernsey creeps up
The cost of living sparked by global events, has pushed inflation to 4.3%.
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New app compiles Guernsey information
A Guernsey man has developed an app, bringing useful information for islanders together in one place.
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Guernsey calf rescued from quarry
Guernsey's Animal Shelter assisted a farmer in retrieving a young calf from a water filled quarry.
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User pays when Guernsey roads have to close
From the autumn anyone who needs a temporary road closure will have to pay the admin costs.
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Channel Islander abandons Bordeaux as the flames 'arrive at the city's gates'
Officials in the Gironde region have told tourists to stay away and are considering evacuating the city of Bordeaux as the flames 'arrive at the city's gates'.
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Annual Guernsey Scarecrow Festival set to raise thousands for charity
£10,000 was donated to five Guernsey charities and organisers hope for a similar amount this weekend.
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Channel Islands face 'physical' Poland test
The Channel Islands rugby team play their second ever game this weekend - and this time in Jersey.
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Baby born on Guernsey's Marine Ambulance
During an emergency transfer from Sark to Guernsey, Harriet Magell was born.
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New interim leader for Guernsey's healthcare system
Teresa Cope has senior management experience in the NHS and has recently led the Isle of Man's care system.
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Guernsey's reservoir levels falling after prolonged dry spell
Water storage takes a multi-million-litre hit after successive heatwaves.
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Guernsey's Commonwealth flag carrier in early Games win
Guernsey bowlers Alison Merrien and Rose Ogier have won their first match in the women's pairs in Glasgow.
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Abundant year for jellyfish in Guernsey waters
Social media lights up with pictures of compass jellyfish, but they are relatively common in the summer.
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Battery fire ignites in Guernsey waste processing centre
Islanders are being reminded to dispose of batteries properly following a fire.
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Record-breaking number of Asian hornet queens caught in Guernsey
The team tackling Guernsey's Asian hornet population has revealed that 205 queens were caught this spring.
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Havelet Bay in Guernsey tests 'poor' for water quality
A sample in early July showed elevated e-coli but Environmental Health say the reading should not be taken in isolation.
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Electricity subsidy for Alderney as oil price remains volatile
£200,000 has been set aside over the coming six months but only if Brent Crude hits $100 a barrel.
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Alliance launching to preserve Guernsey's hedge veg tradition
There's a warning that without collaboration and modernisation, Guernsey's Hedge Veg stalls could disappear.
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Percival the Puffin released close to his Herm home
A puffin nursed back to health by the GSPCA has been released in northern Guernsey so that he can make the short flight to Herm.
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Guernsey FC Women to begin FA Cup campaign
The Green Lionesses will appear in the Women's FA Cup for the first time this season.
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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.
