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Jersey News
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Election votes could be counted the next day
Votes cast in next year's general election in Jersey could be counted the following day.
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First-year update on Jersey Electricity's £120 million upgrade
Jersey Electricity is one year in to 'The Big Upgrade' - its £120m, five year project to future-proof the island's power network.
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22 year old walks the length of Ireland for three charities
Jersey man Billy Benrock is taking on a mammoth challenge to raise money for three charities.
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'Shame on you': Havre Des Pas Lido protesters take to the Royal Square
Campaigners have staged a demonstration in the Royal Square about the future of the Havre des Pas Lido.
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Breath tests for skippers suspected of careless driving in Jersey waters
People driving or operating vessels in Jersey waters will be required to take a breath test if they're caught driving carelessly under new maritime rules agreed by the States Assembly.
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'Dream come true' England call-up for Guernsey's Alex Scott
Guernsey's Alex Scott could become only the third Channel Islander to play for England’s men later this week.
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Deputy Ozouf faces second suspension from States Assembly
Deputy Philip Ozouf has been excluded from the States Assembly by his colleagues for a second time this year.
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Four sentenced in drug trafficking and money laundering case
Two men have been jailed by Jersey's Royal Court for their part in drug trafficking and money laundering.
Guernsey News
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Guernsey footballer goes from Green Lions to Three Lions
Alex Scott's England call up is more proof that grassroots football in Guernsey produces international quality players.
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Guernsey's airline to provide ground handling at Gatwick
Aurigny's contract with Skybus is for ground handling, not leasing an aircraft to the south west operator.
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Guernsey deputy committed to Royal Court
Guernsey politician Jonathan Le Tocq is scheduled to appear before Guernsey's Royal Court in just over three weeks' time.
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'Dream come true' England call-up for Guernsey's Alex Scott
Guernsey's Alex Scott could become only the third Channel Islander to play for England’s men later this week.
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Potential Guernsey Heathrow air route under discussion
Guernsey’s Economic Development Committee has confirmed it’s exploring the possibility of a new link to London Heathrow.
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Guernsey Water to increase charges for 2026
The standing charge for both tap water and waste water services will increase above inflation.
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Rents in Guernsey increase again
The latest States figures show local market rents went up by an average of just under 2% over the past three months.
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Plans to clear Leale's Yard for major regeneration of the north of Guernsey
The States wants to keep momentum going at Leale's Yard, after buying the majority of the site in the summer.
UK News
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Murdered Sara Sharif should never have been in care of father and stepmother, damning report finds
A damning independent report into the failings by the various authorities who came into contact with Sara Sharif has said the 10-year-old should never have been placed in the care of her father and stepmother, describing the killers as a "lethal combination".
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Resident doctor strikes: I don't want people to suffer but we have to walk out again, says BMA chief
The British Medical Association (BMA) has defended a new round of resident doctor walkouts starting on Friday, insisting medics' pay is still "way down" compared with 2008 and that the government has failed to finish "a journey" towards restoring it.
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Amber weather warning issued for parts of UK - as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain
An amber weather warning has been issued as Storm Claudia looks set to batter parts of the UK on Friday.
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Man charged with murder and vehicle theft after pensioner found dead in Northamptonshire
A man has been charged with murdering a pensioner who was found with fatal injuries at a flat in Northamptonshire.
Sport
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Grand Slam of Darts 2025: Michael Smith sets up showdown with Luke Humphries after surviving 11 match darts from Chris Dobey
Michael Smith's remarkable comeback continues after he pulled off an almighty comeback and survived 11 missed match darts from Chris Dobey to round off a 10-9 win, setting up a quarter-final with world No 1 Luke Humphries.
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England: Thomas Tuchel's admission that big names are at risk of missing out on a place in 2026 World Cup squad is seismic
This feels like a seismic moment in England's planning for next summer's World Cup.
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Leeds and Daniel Farke on the same page for now but unforgiving Premier League fixtures could test that
Daniel Farke says no one at Leeds United is panicking after four defeats in five games and the club are on the same page for now - but the German is facing an unforgiving run of fixtures that could test their patience.
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Grand Slam of Darts: Michael van Gerwen ends Gary Anderson's 17-year record as Beau Greaves registers victory
Gary Anderson is out in the group stages of the Grand Slam for the first time in his career after a 5-2 loss to Michael van Gerwen.
Business & Finance
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Economy grew by 0.1% in third quarter, official figures show
The UK's economic slowdown gathered further momentum during the third quarter of the year with growth of just 0.1%, according to an early official estimate that makes horrific reading for the chancellor.
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Resident doctor strikes: I don't want people to suffer but we have to walk out again, says BMA chief
The British Medical Association (BMA) has defended a new round of resident doctor walkouts starting on Friday, insisting medics' pay is still "way down" compared with 2008 and that the government has failed to finish "a journey" towards restoring it.
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Anglesey chosen as site for UK's first small nuclear power station
Wylfa, on Anglesey, also known as Ynys Mon, has been chosen as the site for the UK's first small modular reactor nuclear power station, the UK government has confirmed.
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Dua Lipa and Coldplay call on government to keep its promise on ticket resales
Some of the biggest names in music - including Coldplay, Dua Lipa and Radiohead - have urged the government to honour a pledge to cap ticket resale prices and shutout touts.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Dua Lipa and Coldplay call on government to keep its promise on ticket resales
Some of the biggest names in music - including Coldplay, Dua Lipa and Radiohead - have urged the government to honour a pledge to cap ticket resale prices and shutout touts.
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Police take no further action over Bob Vylan's London performance
Police will take no further action over alleged chants at a Bob Vylan concert in London.
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Sally Kirkland, famous for her Oscar-nominated roles in The Sting and Anna, dies aged 84
Sally Kirkland, a former model and Oscar nominated actress known for her roles in films such as Anna, The Sting and JFK has died aged 84.
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Author Dame Jilly Cooper died after fall at home, inquest finds
Dame Jilly Cooper died from a head injury after falling at her home in Gloucestershire, an inquest has found.
UK Politics
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Investigation demanded into Keir Starmer's comms chief's lobbying links
Sir Keir Starmer's communications chief Tim Allan owns a minority stake in a lobbying firm and still discusses government activity with a senior consultant at the company, Sky News can reveal.
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Resident doctor strikes: I don't want people to suffer but we have to walk out again, says BMA chief
The British Medical Association (BMA) has defended a new round of resident doctor walkouts starting on Friday, insisting medics' pay is still "way down" compared with 2008 and that the government has failed to finish "a journey" towards restoring it.
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How No 10 plunged itself into crisis ahead of a perilous budget
Double-dealing, plotting, declarations of loyalty and treachery - in recent weeks the nation has feasted on Celebrity Traitors.
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Sir Keir Starmer expresses 'sincere regret' over appointment of Labour donor to chair football regulator
Sir Keir Starmer has expressed "sincere regret" over signing off the appointment of a Labour donor as the first chair of England's new football regulator.
Around the world
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Iraqi prime minister's coalition wins parliamentary elections
A coalition led by Iraq's prime minister has won the country's parliamentary elections, Baghdad's electoral commission has said.
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Ukraine ministers toppled amid embezzlement and kickbacks scandal
Ukraine's justice and energy ministers have resigned amid a major embezzlement and kickbacks scandal involving the state nuclear power company.
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Police in Germany arrest suspected Hamas member who 'acquired Glock pistols to attack Jewish institutions'
Police in Germany have arrested a suspected Hamas member who allegedly obtained guns and ammunition to attack Jewish targets.
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Trump asks Israeli president to 'fully pardon' Netanyahu in corruption trial
Donald Trump has sent a letter to the Israeli president urging him to "fully pardon" Benjamin Netanyahu in his long-running corruption trial.
Science and Technology
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NASA cancels space launch as strongest 'cannibal storm' in 20 years heads to Britain
NASA has postponed a space launch due to a "cannibal" solar storm that could also disrupt GPS, communication systems and power grids.
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Online grooming crimes have doubled since 2018, with victims as young as four, charity warns
Online grooming crimes have doubled in the UK since 2017 to a record high, with one victim just four years old, according to the NSPCC.
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Rates of high blood pressure in children doubled since 2000, study finds
Surging childhood obesity has driven rates of high blood pressure in kids to almost double since 2000, an analysis suggests.
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New law could help tackle AI-generated child abuse at source, says watchdog
Groups tackling AI-generated child sexual abuse material could be given more powers to protect children online under a proposed new law.
And finally...
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Missed congeniality: Beauty pageant organiser accused of calling contestant a 'dumbhead'
The organiser of Miss Universe has told Sky News he cannot stand down from his position - despite allegations he was aggressive towards a contestant.
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Glasgow Central: Rush-hour delays after swan found on tracks at major UK railway station
Rail passengers in Scotland faced major delays and cancellations during Monday evening's rush hour after a swan was found on the line at the country's busiest railway station.
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Police in Derbyshire solve mystery of crocodile found in canal
Police hunting for a crocodile in Derbyshire have said the search turned out to be "more fluff than fear".
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Long-lost Spanish treasure worth $1m discovered off Florida coast
Long-lost Spanish treasure worth an estimated $1m (£740,000) has been discovered off the coast of Florida.
