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Jersey News
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Haut Du Mont: Jury fails to reach verdict on third gas worker
A jury has failed to reach a verdict on a third gas worker accused of unlawfully killing ten people following the explosion at Haut du Mont nearly four years ago.
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Storm Austen: Government schools to close on Friday
All Government of Jersey schools will close on Friday (23 October) because of Storm Austen.
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Haut du Mont: Gas workers convicted of manslaughter
Two gas workers have been found guilty of unlawfully killing ten people following a fatal explosion in St Helier in December 2022.
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Campaign encourages potential child sex offenders to seek help
An international campaign is coming to Jersey aimed at preventing child sexual abuse online by targeting offenders and potential offenders.
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Electric car charger grant to end in December
Applications for a government grant towards the cost of installing an Electric Vehicle charging point will close in December.
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Consultation launched on hate crime legislation
Islanders and community groups are invited to have their say on potential hate crime legislation in Jersey.
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Plans for Fort Regent transformation fall behind
The redevelopment of Fort Regent is at least eight months behind schedule, just over a year on since it closed its doors.
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Islanders wanted for 'Humans' project
A Jersey photographer is looking for people to reflect the island's diverse and multicultural community.
Guernsey News
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Haut Du Mont: Jury fails to reach verdict on third gas worker
A jury has failed to reach a verdict on a third gas worker accused of unlawfully killing ten people following the explosion at Haut du Mont nearly four years ago.
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Schools in Guernsey to close for Storm Austen
The States has taken the decision to close schools as Storm Force 10 winds are forecast for the Friday commute.
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States of Guernsey 'carefully monitoring' forecasts for Storm Austen
A decision is expected later today (22 October) on whether to suspend public services like schools and buses.
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Haut du Mont: Gas workers convicted of manslaughter
Two gas workers have been found guilty of unlawfully killing ten people following a fatal explosion in St Helier in December 2022.
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Guernsey government websites go offline amid security concerns
Many dot gg websites are inaccessible, following international warnings about a security weakness in web software.
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Guernsey mum creates autism awareness books inspired by son
The new book series aims to explain how sensory-sensitive children experience the world.
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Crisis meeting over the standard of Guernsey's bus service
The States and Stagecoach will meet today after the Assembly is told the current service has "not been good enough."
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Storm preparedness advice for Guernsey air passengers and boat owners
Aurigny is offering flexibility over travel while Ports wants boat owners to secure their vessels.
UK News
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Government launches new push to prepare UK for emergencies and hostile acts
The government is launching a new push to prepare the UK to be more resilient to any kind of emergency, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has revealed.
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Boelo: Met Office names second storm to hit UK in 24 hours
The second named storm of the season is set to hit the UK on Saturday, the Met Office has said.
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Memorial service held for 'extraordinary' broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan
A memorial service has been held for former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan, who died in July after a distinguished career at the top of UK journalism.
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Police Scotland to close stretch of A8 near Edinburgh Airport as investigation into fatal crash continues
A major road near Edinburgh Airport will be closed this weekend as part of ongoing investigation work into a fatal crash.
Sport
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Manchester United: Jamie Carragher calls out Bruno Fernandes for questioning Michael Carrick's tactics in 4-1 Como defeat
Jamie Carragher has criticised Bruno Fernandes for questioning Man Utd's tactics following their 4-1 defeat to Como, but believes that it could be the end of the line for Michael Carrick.
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Manchester United: Where is it going wrong for Michael Carrick's side after nightmare start to season?
Thursday marks five months exactly since Man Utd announced Michael Carrick would be staying on as head coach. There will be little mood for celebrating anniversaries the morning after his worst night in the role.
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Man Utd's 21-year deterioration with Glazers, Jim Ratcliffe, Michael Carrick and Alex Ferguson all responsible
Manchester United's 4-1 defeat to Como was the latest chapter in their continued downward trajectory in recent years.
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Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes criticises coaches as Michael Carrick questions players after Champions League loss to Como
Who was to blame for Manchester United's miserable 4-1 defeat at Como in the Champions League?
Business & Finance
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Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs in AI-led efficiency drive
Barclays has revealed it is cutting 5,000 jobs - 5% of its workforce - as part of efforts to save costs and drive efficiency through investment in artificial intelligence (AI).
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Oxford quantum computing spinout QuantrolOx lands £10m funding boost
A quantum computing technology company which was spun out of Oxford University and won backing from the Arm Holdings founder Hermann Hauser has landed £10m in a new fundraising.
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Football regulator to address EFL clubs as quest for deal goes on
The head of English football's watchdog will address the 72 clubs below the top flight on Thursday as the quest for a financial redistribution deal with the Premier League continues.
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Online gambling group BetGoodwin eyes punt on £80m London float
The father-and-son team who control BetGoodwin, an online sports betting and casino operator, have begun plotting a London stock market listing even as their peers intensify warnings over tax rises in next week's budget.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to six sexual offences
Actor Noel Clarke has pleaded not guilty to six sexual offences.
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BBC announces details of cuts in bid to save £500m
The BBC has confirmed it will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in the spring of 2027.
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Ex-Brookside star Philip Foster jailed after fleeing UK over £13m fraud on would-be models
A former soap opera star has been jailed for nine years after fleeing the UK for Spain to avoid facing trial for allegedly conning would-be models out of more than £13m.
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Sky-ITV deal: Culture secretary 'minded to intervene'
The culture secretary has warned she is "minded" to intervene in Sky's £1.6bn deal to buy ITV's broadcast and streaming operations.
UK Politics
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1800s law must be updated to protect 'backbone' of UK, MP says
An inadequate law from the 19th century must be strengthened to deter saboteurs from attacking the UK's critical undersea cables and pipelines, a minister has said.
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Killers who refuse to attend sentencing will face new penalties under government plan
Killers who refuse to attend sentence hearings could be confined to their cell for weeks or lose visiting privileges.
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Who are the losers from the budget?
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Report reveals vast scale of antisemitism in English schools
A landmark report details the vast scale of antisemitism in English schools and colleges, Sky News can reveal.
Around the world
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France reports first Shamonda virus case in human who later died
The first human case of the Shamonda virus has been detected in France in a person who later died, according to authorities.
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North Korea plans to resume propaganda broadcasts along border with South Korea
North Korea says it plans to resume propaganda broadcasts targeting South Korea within days along the heavily-armed border between the two countries.
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Pope Leo's doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer
Pope Leo's doctors say final tissue and molecular tests have confirmed his lung cancer was localised, and no further treatment is needed, the Vatican said in a statement.
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Garda investigation launched as two bodies found in Ireland
A Garda investigation has been launched after two bodies were discovered in Ireland.
Science and Technology
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Vital clues could help predict prostate cancer years in advance, study suggests
Scientists have found clues that could help predict who will develop aggressive prostate cancer many years in advance.
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Exceeding key climate target is now 'imminent and unavoidable', United Nations warns
Exceeding a key global climate target is now "imminent and unavoidable", United Nations (UN) scientists have warned.
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Japan launches mission to Mars to bring back samples from one of its moons
Japan launched a spacecraft towards Mars in a ground-breaking mission to bring back samples from the largest of the planet's two moons.
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'Wider wave of attacks' feared as 'critical' flaw hits websites worldwide
There have been "millions" of exploitation attempts since a "critical" security flaw affecting websites around the world emerged, according to a major tech company.
And finally...
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Number of Britons arrested abroad in connection with drug smuggling has quadrupled in three years
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'Fully restocked': Witness huge operation to resupply US aircraft carrier ready for war
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What are the US midterm elections? Sky News Explains
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Window cleaners rescued from 15th floor of London skyscraper
It's a job that's not for the faint-hearted.
