Guernsey News
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Children's bay gets a new look at Guernsey hospital
New artwork in the Princess Elizabeth Hospital's Emergency Department aims to distract and comfort children receiving care.
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Guernsey's private colleges could lose £2.85M of States' funding
Education argues funding the colleges widens inequality in secondary education and is an unfair allocation of government money.
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Haut du Mont: Three men charged over 10 deaths in Jersey explosion
Three former Island Energy employees have been charged over the deaths of 10 islanders in an explosion in 2022.
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Cats and dogs allowed on CI aeroplanes
From 1 March, Blue Islands will allow cats and dogs to fly between Jersey, Guernsey, Southampton and Exeter.
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Islands Unlimited pledges daily inter-island summer ferry service
Islands Unlimited has released its intended summer timetable, showing a commitment to daily passenger ferry services between Guernsey and Jersey.
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Guernsey headteacher honoured with Blue Plaque
Jessie de Garis founded Floraville School for Handicapped Children in 1948.
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2% increase in Guernsey visitors in 2024
2024 is being hailed as 'a positive step in the right direction' for tourism in Guernsey but there is evidence of decline in the cruise ship sector.
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'Huge rise' in homelessness in Guernsey
As At Home in Guernsey celebrates its first anniversary, it says reports of rough sleeping are rising.
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Guernsey bellringers receive Coronation medals
Guernsey bellringers who hailed the new reign of King Charles III have been presented with Coronation medals in a ceremony at Government House.
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Working party considering how diving board could be saved
The diving board at La Vallette Bathing Pools will be around for at least another month while a group considers 'potential solutions' to prevent its removal.
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Condor Liberation up for sale
Condor Ferries' Liberation fast ferry is up for sale.
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Petrol bomb thrown into private driveway
Guernsey Police say a petrol bomb was thrown onto a private driveway in St Martin.
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Guernsey inspired art installed on steps to Cow's Horn
A local artist's work is being showcased on the Clarence Battery Steps.
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Lack of transparency over diving board slammed by Guernsey deputy
Mark Helyar describes a plan to remove the only diving board at La Vallette as 'sinister' given there was no consultation.
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Confidence over financial services' future after positive MONEYVAL report
Guernsey is one of the world's most secure jurisdictions for financial services, according to a Council of Europe MONEYVAL evaluation.
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Large Guernsey crowd protest diving board removal
More than a hundred islanders gather at La Vallette Bathing Pools to protest the removal of the 'beloved and iconic' diving board.
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Aggie's Burrow refurbished in memory of Guernsey child
The flat near Southampton Hospital where a Guernsey family stayed while their daughter was receiving treatment has been refurbished in tribute to her.
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Protest planned to save the diving board at Guernsey's Bathing Pools
Guernsey's Sea Donkey, Adrian Sarchet, has taken to social media after hearing about States plans to remove the diving board at La Vallette Bathing Pools.
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GROW's Director receives British Empire Medal
Marguerite Talmage has been presented with the British Empire Medal for services to the community in Guernsey.
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Guernsey Police ask islanders to help set force's priorities
The force's operations and priorities will be influenced by the results of a new community survey.
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Opening date revealed for Guernsey's new home of football
Guernsey FC's inaugural fixture on the new pitch at Victoria Park has been scheduled for 29 March 2025.
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Stamps commemorate Guernsey's first clockmaker
Stamps commemorating the first professional clockmaker in the Channel Islands have been released by Guernsey Post.
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Huge crowd support for GFC women's first home game
More than 700 supporters turned up to the Green Lionness's first home game.
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Guernsey to get a youth club on wheels
The Youth Commission is decking out a bus with games and technology to educate and entertain Guernsey children.
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Paralysed Guernsey man receives £23M in damages after car crash
Guernsey's Royal Court has recorded its highest-ever personal injury damages award in the case of JG v AC.
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Island FM remains Guernsey's favourite radio station
Official figures released today (6 February) shows the station has the biggest share of the radio-listening audience than any other - BBC or commercial - in the British Isles.
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Guernsey artwork to be showcased at London City Airport
Guernsey artists are being given a unique opportunity to show-off their talent at London City Airport.
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'Fantastic' support for Guernsey's Lionesses ahead of first-ever home game
Guernsey FC's womens team welcome Sutton United Women FC to Footes Lane.
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Guernsey school children join thousands singing in London's O2 Arena
Year 5 and 6 students from Melrose joined the world's largest children’s choir at the O2 Arena.
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New accessibility tool added to Guernsey Airport website
Islanders can now customise how they view Guernsey Airport's website.
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Four jailed for supplying Class A drugs in Guernsey
Guernsey's Royal Court handed jail sentences totalling more than 16 years to four people who admitted supplying Class A drugs.
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Initiative launches to get 'busy Guernsey parents' more active
Two bikes have been installed at Beau Sejour for 'busy parents' to use while their children swim.
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Eight new sites proposed for affordable housing in Guernsey
The Development & Planning Authority suggests using States-owned brownfield sites to build affordable housing.
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Elizabeth College student wins young photographer award
Ajax Amy’s capture of a bee in flight was unanimously chosen by the Pollinator Project team as the winner of the first Barry Wells Award.
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12,000 flags handcrafted for Guernsey's 80th Liberation celebrations
The Guernsey Liberation Community Bunting Project will see St Peter Port and St Sampsons decorated with handcrafted bunting.
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German murals preserved in Guernsey renovation project
Local experts begin to fabricate and fit the square form of a staircase to the rounded interior walls of the 175-year-old Vale Mill.
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Guernsey gets new Genoa air link
Direct flights to the Italian city will launch on 12 April.
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60% more bikes in Guernsey's cycle lanes since 2022
A local initiative is calling on the States to invest in the island's cycle lane infrastructure.
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Guernsey civil servants turn down States 5% pay rise offer
The Guernsey Civil Service union says its members are discontent, as 'The States is asking its workers to do more, with less'.
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'Spectacular' wildlife photography exhibition returns to Guernsey
It is 30 years since Guernsey Museum first hosted the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.
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Guernsey students stage sell-out Les Misérables performances
Four Guernsey schools are collaborating on a production of Les Misérables, to celebrate the musical's 40th year on the West End.
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£42K worth of pedal and e-bikes stolen in Guernsey
Guernsey Police are urging islanders to use a quality lock and store their bikes securely, as bicycle thefts spike over the past few months.
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Downpours caused flooding across Guernsey
Heavy rain throughout Wednesday (29 January) led to widespread flash flooding across Guernsey.
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Sleep-out raises £35,000 for Guernsey homelessness charity
Caritas says it is overwhelmed by the generosity of islanders after a larger-than-expected crowd took part in a unique fundraiser.
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Jersey customers told to 'brace' for Condor's departure
The boss of Condor Ferries tells Jersey customers to 'brace' themselves for the firm's departure and takes aim at incoming operator DFDS.
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Increase in Guernsey property market activity at the end of 2024
The average Guernsey home is selling for £604,000 which is a 0.9% drop on the previous quarter.
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Le Val des Terres will close temporarily tonight
Le Val des Terres will close for around an hour and a half this evening to allow 'urgent tree works' to go ahead.
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Insufficient staffing led to mismanagement of Guernsey's IT contract
Policy and Resources' Bob Murray says too few skilled States IT staff led to a lack of oversight in the early years of the IT contract with Agilisys.
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Management of Guernsey States £200M IT contract with Agilisys 'totally inadequate'
The Scrutiny Management Committee has published a damning report on the States of Guernsey’s Future Digital Services contract with Agilisys.
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Bailiwick takes part in International Holocaust Memorial Day
Services will take place to remember those who were put to death or persecuted by the Nazis.
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Guernsey wine could be on sale by 2029
White, red and sparkling wine could be produced in Guernsey if a sommelier gets planning permission for a vineyard in Torteval.
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States back creation of a dedicated Housing Committee
Deputies support plans for a single committee to accelerate the rate of home building, identified as the key States' objective of this political term.
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Guernsey bus terminus kiosk looking for new tenant
The States Property Unit is looking for a tenant for the empty kiosk at the main bus terminus in St Peter Port.
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DFDS releases Jersey-Saint Malo timetable
DFDS has released the schedules for ferry services between Jersey and St. Malo, but it will take almost twice as long to travel between the two ports.
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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 grow average listening hours by a huge 46% compared to last quarter.
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Island Games Road Closures Publicised
Island Games volunteers will hand out leaflets to residents who live on the cycling and triathlon routes to help them plan ahead to July.
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P&R To Ask Approval for £500M Loan
Policy & Resources seeks support for plan to fund the financial response to the coronavirus economic impact.
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Deputy Graham issues response to letter from concerned parents
Deputy Richard Graham has responded to an open letter written by two parents concerned with the future of Guernsey's education system.
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Advice To Boatowners To Be Prepared
The Guernsey Coastguard has issued advice to all boatowners after two incidents yesterday.
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Three Amendments To Transforming Education
The Policy and Resources Committee has released three amendments to the 'Transforming Education' letter from ESC.
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Le Grand Bouet closing for 5 weeks
Le Grand Bouet is due to shut for 5 weeks from September 3rd.
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Child sex crimes rise in Guernsey
An investigation by the NSPCC has found the number of sex crimes against children in Guernsey has risen in the last year.
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New school, new name, new uniform
Education, Sport, and Culture have announced the name of the new school, its colleges, and its uniform.
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Former Home Affairs deputies open fire on controversial report
Two deputies who stood down from the Home Affairs committee in the wake of a critical report have responded robustly in the States.
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New Inshore Lifeboat For Guernsey
A new inshore lifeboat is now operating in Guernsey.
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Top Four Finish For Guernsey At Island Games
Guernsey's finished fourth at this year's Island Games in Gibraltar.
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ESC publish draft policy letter on future of education
The Committee for Education, Sport, and Culture have released a draft policy letter relating to the future school plans.
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Security incident at Guernsey Airport delays flights
Guernsey Airport felt the effects of a low level security incident on Tuesday evening, which saw six flights delayed and the departure lounge emptied and re-screened.
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Registration opens for 2019 Skipton Swimarathon
Registration is now open for the 2019 Skipton Swimarathon.
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Premier Inn coming to Guernsey
Plans have been announced for a new Premier Inn hotel at Admiral Park.
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Les Mis composer to give masterclass
Les Misérables composer Claude-Michel Schönberg will host a masterclass for local students on 28th June during his visit to Guernsey.
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Asian Hornets ‘Here To Stay’
The States’ strategy to counter the threat of Asian Hornets in the Bailiwick will be that of ‘containment’ according to a leading expert.
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Airport security delays 'completely unacceptable' says Deputy Peter Ferbrache
Deputy Peter Ferbrache has been explaining why there have been long queues for people going through security at Guernsey Airport.
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Update In Trial Of Man Accused Of Murdering Sarah Groves
The Sarah Groves murder trial recommenced yesterday.
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IOD June Breakfast Features Guernsey Chief Exec
The IoD’s June breakfast this week will feature Paul Whitfield, the Chief Executive of the States of Guernsey.