Guernsey News
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Possible job cuts at RBSI in Guernsey and Jersey
The bank says it is simplifying operations as finance becomes increasingly digital.
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Guernsey students beat England's A level pass rate
Guernsey students performed slightly better in A-Levels than their English peers.
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Guernsey community unites out west for solar eclipse
Thousands of islanders basked in the August heat to watch the once-in-a-generation partial solar eclipse.
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19 months of traffic lights on busy Guernsey road
The Charroterie will have temporary lights from the end of August till March 2027 to enable 70 new flats to be built.
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New Dean of Guernsey has Alderney connections
Matthew Trick will be installed as the Dean of Guernsey in late September having recently been Alderney's locum priest.
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Guernsey's youngsters concerned by the high cost of living
The latest Public Health report shows a significant number of 16-24 year olds are put off staying on the island because of cost pressures.
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A solar eclipse and meteor shower over Guernsey tonight
Guernsey's west coast will experience 94.5% totality as the moon obscures the sun.
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Average Guernsey home selling for more than £600,000
Rent prices slow but are still up 34% over five years.
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Guernsey play awarded at National Drama Festival
Local troupe Drum Machine Theatre has been commended at the National Drama Festival, following success in Guernsey.
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Rare Guernsey breed to sustainably maintain farm land
Three Royal Golden Guernsey Goats have a new home at Les Caches Farm.
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Rare seal pup rescued from Guernsey's east coast
A rare seal pup has been rescued from near the Children's Bathing Pools on Guernsey's east coast.
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Guernsey Coastguard assists in medical evacuation from French fishing vessel
Guernsey Coastguard was called to a medical emergency on a French trawler just after 6pm on Monday (10 August).
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Another successful Alderney Week
More than a thousand people took part in a Torchlight Parade in St Anne on Saturday (8 August) - including a famous footballer.
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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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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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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.
