Guernsey News
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Guernsey mum given £11K shock fine over improper disposal of batteries
A mum of five is warning islanders to double-check what they put in their one-tonne waste bags.
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States order clean-up of derelict Guernsey Hotel
The owner of an old Guernsey hotel labelled an "eyesore" has been ordered to clean it up.
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Channel Islanders urged not to panic buy fuel
ATF Fuels says supply is not an issue but price volatility is already in evidence on some garage forecourts.
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Guernsey Post announces tracked service along with letter price increases
Guernsey's postal tariffs will change on 1 April 2026, and a new service will allow islanders to track letters and parcels heading to the UK.
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New course to empower women to cycle confidently on Guernsey’s roads
The Health Improvement Commission’s Breeze cycling initiative will launch this April.
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Guernsey Police stop 141 cars in road safety crackdown
68% of cars checked by Guernsey Police during Operation Clear Water were found to be faulty.
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Guernsey man stuck in Sri Lanka by the Iran war
Former deputy Peter Roffey is staying near Galle, not far from the waters where the US sunk an Iranian frigate.
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More than 25 puffins a week wash up on Channel Island beaches
Animal protection charities are collating the numbers of dead seabirds after a change in wind direction is bringing them onto island beaches.
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Guernsey's Water Lanes to remain uncovered
A planning condition for the new Les Ozouets campus has been removed after strong opposition.
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Guernsey's greenhouse gas emissions fall
CO2 emissions are dropping, but the car and transport generally are consistently the biggest contributor.
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Work on Guernsey's Victor Hugo Centre may begin by Easter '27
Progress is being made on the Victor Hugo Centre on Guernsey's seafront, after enough money has been raised to fund its capital costs.
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Channel Islands mobile portability issues to be resolved soon
Problems exporting a JT number to the new Co-op mobile network should be over by mid-March.
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Channel Islanders in the Middle East told to follow local warnings
As many as 94,000 British nationals either live or on holiday in places like Dubai which has been hit by Iranian missiles.
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Freehold of Guernsey's Premier Inn for sale
The marketing agent says it achieves £753,000 rent each year and is promoted as a 20 year plus investment opportunity.
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Unprecedented demand for cesspit emptying in Guernsey
Record February rainfall sees sewage carts carrying out hundreds more trips.
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Food will not be exempt from GST in Guernsey
Deputies have voted through the concept of GST at 5% on food shopping - but were reminded the final vote is not until the summer.
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Victor Hugo Centre fund reaches £7.5M
Guernsey's Victor Hugo Centre has reached three-quarters of its £10M target, as a bronze sculpture of the famous French writer is unveiled to the public.
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"We want our schools to be smartphone-free environments"
The impact smartphones have on the Bailiwick's youngsters is going to be studied.
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Assisted dying will be offered in Jersey
An assisted dying service will be offered in Jersey to terminally-ill adult residents in unbearable suffering who have less than six months to live.
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Guernsey Man (23) jailed for abusing teen girl
A man who sexually touched a girl almost a decade younger than him has been handed a jail sentence.
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New Guernsey charity to fund gender-affirming items
A new charity has been set up to help transgender, non-binary, and gender-non-conforming islanders access clothes and accessories that boost confidence and happiness.
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Bank tax receipts boost the States of Guernsey's fortunes
Public finances have been delivered a £36M windfall but with a warning that it cannot be counted on regularly.
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'Multi-generational' living could ease Guernsey's housing crisis
The Planning Authority says homeowners considering an extension for a family member could be helped by an existing policy.
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Guernsey dance school upset by temporary theatre closure
A Guernsey dance school says its summer show could be cancelled after Beau Sejour Theatre announced a two-month closure.
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Guernsey's business leaders come out against a plan to pause GST
Associations including Chamber and GIBA say an amendment to the tax debate offers no alternative way of raising public money.
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Plans to improve the gene pool of the Royal Golden Guernsey Goat
UK reared goats could be imported into Guernsey this year to diversify the bloodline.
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Fog causes flight chaos at Guernsey Airport
A weekend of thick drizzle and hill fog has led to multiple delays or cancellations.
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Channel Islanders asked to report injured or dead seabirds
People in Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark are being asked to report any injured or dead seabirds they see on the beaches.
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More than 200 emergency callouts for overflowing cesspits in Guernsey
Guernsey Water says it's dealing with a high volume of emergency calls following days of heavy rain.
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Guernsey Library to host Costume Creation event ahead of World Book Day
The Guille-Allès Library is making sure every child can dress up this World Book Day.
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Domino's Pizza to open in Guernsey
The pizza chain is currently fitting out new premises in the Co-Op Longstore.
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Guernsey and Jersey politicians discuss air and sea links
Economic Development representatives from Guernsey and Jersey have continued talks about improving inter-island connectivity.
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Britain's first astronaut to visit Guernsey
Dr Helen Sharman will speak to Guernsey teenagers about her journey into space.
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Numerous entries from Jersey for the Guernsey Rally
Jersey driver Ross le Noa is hunting his seventh consecutive win in the Guernsey Rally.
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Violent threats sent to Guernsey sex offender awareness page
The owner of the 'Predators in Guernsey' Facebook page says violent threats made them briefly consider shutting it down but instead the team is expanding.
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Alderney Literary Festival cancelled
Travel uncertainty and spiralling costs have led to the shelving of this year's Alderney Literary Festival.
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Guernsey businesses brave access issues
A Mill Street shop owner tells Island FM that the water main work has been disruptive, but appreciates it is necessary.
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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.
