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Jersey News
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Ombudsman issues advice about mis-sold car loans
The Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman says the compensation for car loans that is being offered in the UK does not apply to people in Jersey and Guernsey.
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'Music Muratti' for young musicians in the Channel Islands
Aa new inter-islands battle of the bands competition, being dubbed a 'Music Muratti' has been organised for young musicians across the Channel Islands.
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Jersey celebrates 81 years of Liberation
This 9 May marks 81 years since Jersey was liberated from occupation and the end of the Second World War, and celebrations are once again island-wide.
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Victoria College twins with secondary school in Bad Wurzach
A plaque has been unveiled at Victoria College to mark its twinning with a secondary school in Bad Wurzach.
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Jet2 increases capacity to Jersey by 140% for summer 2027
Jet2 has announced new routes, additional capacity, and an extended season for next summer.
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10-day Liberation International Music Festival gets underway
The 2026 Liberation International Music Festival runs from 8 - 18 May and features over 20 events, including a new event at La Hougue Bie.
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Flower mural in St Brelade's dubbed 'graffiti' and covered up
The Infrastructure Department is asking a Jersey artist to 'reach out' to them for potential work, despite painting over their mural on public toilets in St Brelade's Bay.
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Future politicians called to action over visitor economy at 'tipping point'
The Jersey Hospitality Association has issued a 'Call to Action' to future political leaders, highlighting the urgent need to support the island’s visitor economy.
Guernsey News
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Hollywood crew find Guernsey talent for upcoming Occupation film
Two Guernsey actors have successfully auditioned for speaking parts in the film 'Under the Watchful Gaze.'
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Ombudsman issues advice about mis-sold car loans
The Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman says the compensation for car loans that is being offered in the UK does not apply to people in Jersey and Guernsey.
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'Music Muratti' for young musicians in the Channel Islands
Aa new inter-islands battle of the bands competition, being dubbed a 'Music Muratti' has been organised for young musicians across the Channel Islands.
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Man charged following a bomb scare in a Guernsey nightclub
Police have charged and bailed a 33 year old under a Terrorism Law offence after an alleged incident at Folies nightclub.
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Guernsey FC's play-off final to be held at Victoria Park
Guernsey FC will officially be able to compete for promotion on home soil, after league's U-turn.
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Guernsey celebrates 81 years of Liberation
The main focus is on St Peter Port with some 20,000 people expected to come and go during the day.
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Survey launches on future use of Guernsey's territorial waters
People in Guernsey are being asked to share their views on how the island’s surrounding waters should be used.
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WW2 bombs to be left undisturbed near Guernsey housing estate
The UK Ministry of Defence say the fuses on 2,000lb weapons are not armed and the bombs are 'highly unlikely' to self detonate.
UK News
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PM 'weighs up options' ahead of crucial cabinet meeting this morning
The prime minister is "weighing up his options" ahead of a cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning after members of his government told him he should set a timetable for his departure.
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Who is 'King of the North' and would-be prime minister Andy Burnham?
He's the would-be Labour leader and prime minister who has stood for the leadership unsuccessfully twice before.
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Child abductor freed by mistake 'strolled around' London and went to pub before fleeing UK, court told
A man jailed over the abduction of his son may have left the UK in the three days it took prison staff to tell police he had been mistakenly released.
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Ian Watkins' alleged murderer was 'smug' and 'smirking' after jail cell attack, court hears
An inmate who allegedly murdered paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins in jail was "smug" and "smirking" after the attack, a court has heard.
Sport
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Roberto De Zerbi says match officials were 'not calm' during Tottenham's draw against Leeds as late penalty claim waved away
Roberto De Zerbi said referee Jarred Gillett was "not calm" during Tottenham's 1-1 draw against Leeds United and believes match officials are feeling the pressure after VAR controversy at West Ham.
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Caroline Dubois: Promoter says Katie Taylor fight would be the perfect 'swansong event' for Irish boxer
Caroline Dubois is the ideal final opponent for Katie Taylor, says the British world champion's promoter Nakisa Bidarian.
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Italian Open: Iga Swiatek breezes past Naomi Osaka as Jannik Sinner takes a step closer to career Golden Masters
Iga Swiatek booked her place in the Italian Open quarter-finals after she breezed past Naomi Osaka with a 6-2 6-1 victory on Monday.
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Jamie Carragher: David Raya was fouled vs West Ham - some people just don't want Arsenal to win the Premier League title
Jamie Carragher believes only people who don't want Arsenal to win the Premier League title have an issue with the VAR call to rule out the Hammers' equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday.
Business & Finance
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British Steel to be nationalised 'to make Britain stronger' says Starmer
Keir Starmer has announced government plans to nationalise British Steel.
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Cut employee national insurance to win back voters, Labour report says
Radical economic reforms such as cutting national insurance and overhauling capital gains tax are Labour's only ways of winning back voters they have lost to Reform and the Greens, a report will warn.
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Nasdaq-listed giant SoFi swallows former British fintech star PrimaryBid | Mark Kleinman blog
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Fraud risk as World Cup frenzy begins, fans warned
Football fans are being urged to be alert to fraud ahead of the World Cup, with victims of ticket scams losing £215 on average.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m for 'using her image without permission'
British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15m (£11m) in damages.
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Ian Watkins' alleged murderer was 'smug' and 'smirking' after jail cell attack, court hears
An inmate who allegedly murdered paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins in jail was "smug" and "smirking" after the attack, a court has heard.
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Adolescence dominates BAFTA TV ceremony in final awards season haul
It was another huge night for the drama that sparked a national conversation on misogyny, with Adolescence cleaning up at the BAFTA TV Awards.
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BAFTA TV Awards 2026 red carpet - all the best looks from nominees and stars
This year's BAFTA TV Awards red carpet was a star-studded affair, featuring a host of screen stars from around the world.
UK Politics
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PM 'weighs up options' ahead of crucial cabinet meeting this morning
The prime minister is "weighing up his options" ahead of a cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning after members of his government told him he should set a timetable for his departure.
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Who is 'King of the North' and would-be prime minister Andy Burnham?
He's the would-be Labour leader and prime minister who has stood for the leadership unsuccessfully twice before.
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Cut employee national insurance to win back voters, Labour report says
Radical economic reforms such as cutting national insurance and overhauling capital gains tax are Labour's only ways of winning back voters they have lost to Reform and the Greens, a report will warn.
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How many Labour MPs are calling on PM to go - and who are they?
Around the world
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'I will not resign': South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa rejects calls to quit
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected calls to quit despite an impeachment committee being set up to reinvestigate allegations that he hid the theft of cash stashed in his sofas.
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Fraud risk as World Cup frenzy begins, fans warned
Football fans are being urged to be alert to fraud ahead of the World Cup, with victims of ticket scams losing £215 on average.
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Morocco: Remains of US soldier who fell off cliff found in ocean
The remains of a US soldier who went missing during training exercises in Morocco have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Bodies of missing hikers found in each other's arms after volcano erupts in Indonesia
Bodies belonging to two hikers missing after a volcano erupted in Indonesia have been found.
Science and Technology
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Trouble brewing? Climate change puts tea drinkers in hot water
There's trouble brewing for tea lovers, as the flavour of the beloved hot drink is under threat from climate change.
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Widow sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI over husband's death in mass shooting at Florida State University
A woman who claims ChatGPT contributed to her husband's death in a mass shooting is suing its maker.
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Dua Lipa suing Samsung for $15m for 'using her image without permission'
British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15m (£11m) in damages.
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'Never-before-seen' files on UFOs released by Pentagon
The Pentagon has started releasing "never-before-seen" files on UFOs.
And finally...
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Driver filmed with football net on top of car
Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.
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The robot that can outplay elite table tennis players
A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI".
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Monkeys eating soil to settle upset stomachs from junk food, says research
Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.
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Trio sentenced over 'bear costume' insurance fraud scam in California
Three people have been jailed for insurance fraud after claiming their cars were damaged by a bear - only for the assailant to be somebody dressed in a bear costume.
