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Jersey News
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Cyber security law passed
Essential services in Jersey, including banks, utilities, GPs and government services, will be legally obliged to report significant cyber security incidents.
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A 3D map of the battleship Bismarck is created by a Guernsey-based company
Magellan says the project was more challenging than mapping the Titanic because of the depth involved.
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Ban on dogs in Springfield Park lifted
Dogs will be allowed to be walked on a lead at Springfield.
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Channel Islands Air Search aircraft returns to service
The Channel Islands’ air search and rescue service can resume after an aircraft registration issue was resolved.
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End-of-life care is changing in Jersey as politicians push forward assisted dying
Jersey's politicians have spent hours debating the future of end-of-life care in Jersey before agreeing to progress with legalising assisted dying.
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States agrees to tougher powers over Jersey's gas company
Jersey's government will have more powers to forces the gas provider to tell it about potential threats to the safety and security of the island's supply.
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Driver 'critical' after crash in St Ouen
A driver is in a critical condition in Jersey's General Hospital after his car hit a wall and flipped onto its side in St Ouen.
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Government reverses decision to cut JET's funding
It's been confirmed that Jersey Employment Trust will get the same amount of funding this year as it did in 2025.
Guernsey News
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A 3D map of the battleship Bismarck is created by a Guernsey-based company
Magellan says the project was more challenging than mapping the Titanic because of the depth involved.
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Timeline established for government to buy Sark Electricity
Chief Pleas was unable to consider the £1.5M from the States of Guernsey at its meeting last night (21 January), but a timeline for the purchase was laid out.
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Channel Islands Air Search aircraft returns to service
The Channel Islands’ air search and rescue service can resume after an aircraft registration issue was resolved.
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New support group for Guernsey mums returning to work
A new group will meet monthly to support Guernsey mums returning to work.
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Guernsey woman recognised for growing women’s golf
Angela Goddard's commitment to growing women’s and girls’ sport has been recognised on the national stage.
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Deputy breached confidentiality terms of Guernsey Police complaints review
Guernsey's Home Affairs president says Deputy Rob Curgenven broke the terms he had agreed to, which left him no choice but to expel him.
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Deputy wants research into the legalisation of cannabis in Guernsey
A cross committee group of deputies would engage with the cannabis industry, the law and health to assess the impact of decriminalisation of the Class B drug.
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Aurora Borealis: Islands treated to Northern Lights show
The Channel Islands were treated to a rare incredible show of the Northern Lights on Monday night (19 January).
UK News
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Liz Hurley hits back at 'leak' suggestions and claims phone was bugged, during intense day at High Court
Elizabeth Hurley hit back at suggestions of "leaks" among her friends as she gave evidence in the privacy trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail - and became tearful as she spoke about the impact of articles written about her private life.
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Pensioner killed in 'ritual sacrifice' was 'failed on every level', family says
The family of a pensioner killed in a "ritual sacrifice" by a woman who escaped from a mental health unit said authorities "failed on every level" to protect him.
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How quickly could the UK ban teenagers from social media?
The UK just got much closer to banning under-16s from social media. So, how long could it take for a ban to come into force?
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The group fighting back amid Kent's 'water limbo' - which they blame on South East Water
Water fights are supposed to be fun - but the anger, indignation, and exasperation in Tunbridge Wells mean this one will be feisty.
Sport
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England collapse against Sri Lanka in Colombo as one-day international struggles continue for Harry Brook's side
England's alarming ODI slump continued as Harry Brook's side slid to a 19-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the series opener at Colombo.
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Dominik Szoboszlai is Liverpool's superstar now as Moises Caicedo shows consistency for Chelsea - Champions League Hits and Misses
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Transfer news: Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Tammy Abraham, Joshua Zirkee - the strikers who could move in the January window
There is a battle going on for several top strikers across Europe.
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Why finishing in top eight European places means Premier League sides avoiding a February fixture pile-up
Premier League clubs participating in Europe face ultra-congested fixture lists should they fail to finish in the top eight of their respective league phases, with some facing the prospect of nine games in a 29-day period.
Business & Finance
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HSBC chair Nelson among bosses joining Starmer on China visit
Brendan Nelson, the new chairman of HSBC Holdings, will be among the business leaders who travel to China with Sir Keir Starmer next week as the prime minister tries to reset Britain's relationship with Beijing.
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Ovo to compensate vulnerable customers 'left without support'
One of the UK's biggest energy providers is to compensate more than 11,000 customers, most of them vulnerable, for failing to pay electricity bill discounts on time.
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ClearScore homes in on mortgage market with Acre deal
One of Britain’s leading financial technology companies will on Friday announce the acquisition of a mortgage sector tech platform as it further diversifies its revenue base ahead of a public share listing.
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Trump suffers Supreme Court setback in bid to fire Fed governor
Six out of nine US Supreme Court justices have indicated support for keeping a central bank interest rate-setter in her job, in defiance of the Donald Trump administration.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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The biggest snubs and surprises of this year's Oscar nominations
While Sinners has surpassed all expectations at this year's Oscar nominations, coming away with a whopping 16 nods, not all movies will be coming away from the nominations with the same happy glow.
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Oscar nominations 2026: The full list of stars and films up for awards
Many expected the politically charged thriller One Battle After Another to lead the Oscar field, but vampire horror Sinners has swooped into first place with 16 nominations.
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Liz Hurley hits back at 'leak' suggestions and claims phone was bugged, during intense day at High Court
Elizabeth Hurley hit back at suggestions of "leaks" among her friends as she gave evidence in the privacy trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail - and became tearful as she spoke about the impact of articles written about her private life.
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Prince Harry becomes emotional after day of dramatic evidence against Mail publisher
Prince Harry became emotional as he finished an intense day of evidence against the publisher of the Daily Mail - telling the High Court his wife Meghan's life had been made an "absolute misery".
UK Politics
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How quickly could the UK ban teenagers from social media?
The UK just got much closer to banning under-16s from social media. So, how long could it take for a ban to come into force?
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Asylum seekers moved into Crowborough Army Camp despite local opposition
Asylum seekers have started moving into a military training camp in East Sussex despite opposition from the local council and residents.
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Welsh first minister accuses Westminster of second-class treatment towards Wales
First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan has issued a warning to Sir Keir Starmer that if powers are not devolved to the Senedd, Wales will begin a path of nationalism which could threaten the future of the United Kingdom.
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Labour ex-minister to step down as MP - potentially paving way for Andy Burnham to run for parliament
A suspended Labour MP has announced he is stepping down, triggering a by-election.
Around the world
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Who's on Trump's Board of Peace - and who said no
Donald Trump says "a lot of great people" want to join his Board of Peace - but some world leaders are clearly worried the controversial initiative could undermine the United Nations.
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The reality behind Trump's Greenland 'deal'
European governments and their diplomats here in Washington are as relieved as they are exasperated by this extraordinary Greenland show and latest act which played out in the Swiss Alps over the past 24 hours.
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Trump's Greenland climbdown: Don't let it fool you, this crisis is far from over for NATO
Donald Trump's grandstanding on Greenland betrays a disdain for NATO that means this crisis for the alliance is far from over despite his sudden climbdown.
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Nigerian bandits who kidnapped 150 churchgoers demand motorbikes in return
Nigerian bandits who kidnapped more than 150 churchgoers are demanding 17 motorbikes in return.
Science and Technology
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Logging off: Kids' social media ban now feels almost certain
The House of Lords has backed a ban on under-16s using social media.
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How quickly could the UK ban teenagers from social media?
The UK just got much closer to banning under-16s from social media. So, how long could it take for a ban to come into force?
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Actors' union offered better deal over AI protections
Artificial intelligence protections for performers could be implemented for the first time, as union negotiations to establish a framework progress.
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Why is Ryanair fighting with Elon Musk?
Elon Musk has said he could buy Ryanair amid an ongoing public spat with the budget airline's boss Michael O'Leary.
And finally...
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Stolen Fabergé pendant passed to police - quite literally
A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.
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'Drop and cover' earthquake alert turns out to be false alarm
An earthquake alert preparing people to "drop, cover, hold on" buzzed on phones in the US on Thursday - but turned out to be completely false.
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Spirit animal: Raccoon gets drunk as a skunk in a booze store - and sleeps off hangover in the toilet
A raccoon has gotten as drunk as a skunk.
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Is Die Hard a Christmas film? The public have spoken - and you might not like the result
It's a debate that's torn families apart for years - with selection boxes thrown in rage, and stony silences around the dinner table.
