Guernsey News
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Teen jailed for sending explicit messages to children
A Guernsey teenager who sent explicit messages to children under 10 has been jailed for nearly three years.
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New website to catalogue Guernsey States work
A new website has launched to publish information and updates about the work of Guernsey’s parliament.
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Guernsey swimmer plans to cross the Irish Sea for charity
A man who calls Guernsey home plans to swim 21 miles from Northern Ireland to Scotland.
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Guernsey's diving platform to reopen
The diving platform at the Bathing Pools will reopen following a 'concerted effort from the community, government and the private sector.'
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Further delay to opening of Guernsey's specialist care units
Completing remedial building work on the Critical Care and Post Anaesthetic Units at the PEH is over running by around nine months.
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Guernsey’s Old Quarter becomes street art hotspot
Vibrant street art is being used as a catalyst for the regeneration of St Peter Port's Old Quarter.
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Sark man jailed for trying to meet and sexually abuse children
A man living in Sark has been jailed for 12 years for multiple sexual offences against children, including travelling to try and meet and abuse them.
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Missing Guernsey child found
Guernsey Police have confirmed the schoolboy who was reported missing since yesterday morning (24 June) has been found.
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Unique service launches to help Guernsey youngsters quit vaping
For the next six months QuitVape will work in schools to reduce the number of 12 to 18 year olds vaping.
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New installation could save lives at Guernsey’s bathing pools
The placement of a rescue throw line is being trialled at La Vallette.
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Leasing in planes and crew costs Guernsey's airline £6.5M
Aurigny's testing year of fleet transition has cost the taxpayer millions in lease costs, the States' accounts reveal.
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£9M shortfall in Guernsey's government income
2024 accounts show the States has a £9M shortfall in the money it receives from taxes and charges.
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Team Guernsey flag bearer and water carrier chosen
Team Guernsey's flag bearer and water carrier have been chosen for next month's Island Games in Orkney.
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More than 700 support Guernsey Mind's sunrise walk
For a fifth year, hundreds of islanders have trekked 5km (3 miles) at the break of dawn to support a mental health charity's ongoing work.
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Guernsey photography clubs collaborate on exhibition
Hundreds of photographs from local creatives to go on display this summer.
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A guide to Channel Islands Pride 2025
The 10th Channel Islands Pride will see Channel Islanders gather Jersey's People's Park today (21 June).
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"No major faults" observed in Guernsey's 2025 Election
A team of independent, impartial and international election observers came to Guernsey to ensure democratic values were upheld as the island took to the polls.
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De Sausmarez first of 11 women in Guernsey's States
Newcomers and seasoned politicians among a cohort of females that make up more than a quarter of the Assembly.
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Two women top the Guernsey election poll
Deputies Lindsay De Sausmarez and Yvonne Burford are resoundingly returned but voters back a swathe of newcomers.
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Commodore Goodwill to return to Jersey waters
DFDS has acquired the Commodore Goodwill, which will run freight services between Jersey, Portsmouth and St Malo.
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Guernsey's airline to sell its Dorniers
Aurigny will team up with Skybus to operate the Alderney lifeline routes, promising a more resilient and financially efficient service.
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Next generation of Guernsey athletes benefit from travel bursary
Young triathletes, karters, cyclists and horse riders will have the cost of transporting themselves and their equipment to training and competitions covered.
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Guernsey goes to the polls
Voting is underway in Guernsey's second island-wide election of deputies.
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St Peter Port and Sark HSBC branches celebrate milestone anniversaries
Anniversary exhibitions have been installed in two Bailiwick HSBC branches to celebrate their long local history.
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Guernsey nurses shortlisted for national Dementia Care Awards
Colette ‘Lottee’ Bonner and Michelle Martel are finalists in the national Dementia Care Awards for their care of people in Guernsey.
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New Blue Islands aircraft will 'earn back trust' of passengers
The boss of Blue Islands has said sorry to customers for the frustrations caused by delayed and cancelled flights and says its new aircraft will deliver the reliable service islanders deserve.
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Objects detected in Guernsey field where WW2 bombs fell
Initial survey shows three 'anomalies' around 26 feet underground, but people nearby are told there is no immediate risk.
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States of Guernsey opts for Amazon for its stationery
Using the online giant could save up to £100,000 a year, but local firms lose the business.
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Direct flights from Guernsey to Gran Canaria this winter
FlyDirect has announced its Gran Canaria winter sun programme.
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Islands’ LGs among 12 on King’s Birthday Honours List
The islands' Lieutenant Governors have been knighted in the King's Birthday Honours List, whilst ten other Channel Island residents have been recognised for their work.
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Islanders protest against Guernsey Electricity price rises
Islanders have gathered outside the showroom at the power station to oppose Guernsey Electricity's fourth consecutive annual price hike.
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Guernsey charity to lose its minibus service
UnLtd was unable to secure a grant and cannot afford to fund its client transport service itself.
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Extension on marine protection areas may impact Channel Islands
The UK wants to safeguard more marine habitats, which could see trawlers close to CI territorial waters.
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Channel Islands cervical cancer screenings to be changed to every five years
Islanders are going to start being told to come back every five years for a cervical cancer screening, rather than three, due to an advancement in tests.
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Police commended for victim-first approach to sexual assault cases
Guernsey charity SafetyNet has commended the police for their approach to investigating rape and serious sexual assaults.
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Fire crews help Guernsey achieve remarkable cardiac recovery rates
Guernsey's new fire chief says fire crews and paramedics work as a team to carry out CPR, and the success rates are some of the best in Europe.
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Guernsey to get its own Cyber Security Centre
The operation will be run by its Jersey counterpart but with a base in Guernsey.
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DFDS inter islands sailings to start next week
DFDS has announced its long-awaited regular inter islands sailing.
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Children to be able to access future 'stop vaping services' alone
Public Health has told IslandFM that children under the age of 18 will be able to access nicotine replacement therapies through school nurses, and in some cases, without parental consent.
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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.