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Jersey News
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Where have the Plémont puffins gone?
The Puffin sculpture at Plémont Headland has been taken down for a makeover.
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Jersey to get first 'farm stay'
The Sheep Shed in St Lawrence is adding overnight stays to its offering, giving visitors a glimpse into life on a Jersey family farm.
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CM: 'No plans' to abolish minimum wage
Jersey's Chief Minister says his government has no plans to abolish the minimum wage.
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Economic Development Minister says minimum wage is 'strangling' Jersey's economy
The government minister responsible for Jersey's economy has signalled his opposition to the minimum wage.
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Battle organisers seek feedback on free Victoria Avenue parades
People who saw this year's Battle of Flowers parades are being asked to give their feedback, as organisers assess the success of the changed format.
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'Useful' amount of rain expected in the Channel Islands
Rain is forecast this week in the Channel Islands, after the fourth heatwave of the year.
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Buses miss stop after cars block route to Bouley Bay
Honorary Police in Trinity have blasted drivers who blocked access to Bouley Bay with their badly-parked cars.
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Battle of Flowers firework finale cancelled
The Battle of Flowers Association has cancelled the firework finale to this year’s Moonlight Parade because it has been unable to get the necessary license.
Guernsey News
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Waiting times to see a medical specialist in Guernsey still below target
61% of patients referred to a specialist will get to see that doctor within the allotted target time.
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'Small' bomb mistakenly taken into Guernsey Police Station
Guernsey Police say any risk was minimal after a member of the public brought in a small, unexploded device to the Police Headquarters.
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'Useful' amount of rain expected in the Channel Islands
Rain is forecast this week in the Channel Islands, after the fourth heatwave of the year.
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Four rescued from RIB 40 miles west of Guernsey
The lifeboat helped the crew onboard and towed the RIB to St Peter Port.
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Stark warning over Guernsey's changing climate
Charity Guernsey Trees for Life say the prolonged hot weather means they need to consider planting 'nearly native' species.
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Possible job cuts at RBSI in Guernsey and Jersey
The bank says it is simplifying operations as finance becomes increasingly digital.
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Guernsey students beat England's A level pass rate
Guernsey students performed slightly better in A-Levels than their English peers.
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Guernsey community unites out west for solar eclipse
Thousands of islanders basked in the August heat to watch the once-in-a-generation partial solar eclipse.
UK News
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UK weather: 'Meaningful rain' forecast in some drought-hit areas - prompting flood risk
Parts of the country could see flooding in the coming days - with the Met Office saying "meaningful" rain is finally on the way in drought-hit areas.
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British tourist and wife killed in Greek helicopter crash on honeymoon named
A British tourist and his wife who died in a helicopter crash in Greece while on their honeymoon have been named.
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Ex-world snooker champion Graeme Dott in court accused of child sex abuse
A former world snooker champion has gone on trial accused of historical child sex abuse.
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Man accused of leaking asylum seeker addresses targeted in disorder
A man who works for a company providing housing for asylum seekers has been accused of leaking addresses of homes that were later targeted during disorder.
Sport
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Rodri transfer news: Barcelona complete £65.4m signing of Spain midfielder from Man City
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth £65.4m.
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Premier League season preview: Each club's pre-season preparations analysed ahead of new campaign's kick-off this Friday
Football hasn't stopped this summer, so to make sure you're up to speed with how every Premier League team is shaping up ahead of the new season we've taken a look at their preparations for the new campaign.
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Alex Albon: Williams driver signs one-year contract extension to remain with team for 2027 F1 season
Alex Albon has signed a one-year contract extension with Williams to continue driving for the team until the end of the 2027 Formula 1 season.
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Manchester City charges: Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says verdict 'has taken longer than expected'
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".
Business & Finance
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'Red flag for jobs market' as vacancies hit lowest level in five years - official figures
The number of job vacancies has hit the lowest level in five years, official figures show.
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Poundland owner plots sale of discount chain a year after takeover
The owner of Poundland is exploring a sale of the discount retailer just over a year after buying it in a deal which resulted in the closure of as many as 200 stores.
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Oil and gas industry urges PM to approve controversial North Sea developments
The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.
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Banking veteran Hoffman to step down as Monzo chairman
The banking industry veteran who helped steer Northern Rock back towards private sector ownership after its government rescue is handing over the reins at Monzo, the neobank which now ranks among Britain's most valuable lenders.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Hayden Panettiere's ex-partner Wladimir Klitschko describes 'profound shock and grief' after star's death
Former boxer Wladimir Klitschko has paid tribute to his ex-partner Hayden Panettiere as his family goes "through a time of profound shock and grief" after the star's death.
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Hayden Panettiere's mother pays tribute after star's death
Hayden Panettiere's mother has paid tribute to the US actress, calling her an "amazingly talented person" who "sadly lost her way" in a difficult industry.
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Officers told Hayden Panettiere in 'cardiac arrest', police investigating actress's death say
Officers responded to a call made by an acquaintance reporting that US actress Hayden Panettiere was "unresponsive" and in "cardiac arrest", police have said.
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Hayden Panettiere: US actress who starred in Heroes and Nashville dies aged 36
US actress Hayden Panettiere - best known for her roles in the TV series Heroes and Nashville - has died aged 36.
UK Politics
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Oil and gas industry urges PM to approve controversial North Sea developments
The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.
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Why Farage may face a second by-election despite Clacton win
It is "almost inevitable" Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.
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'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms
Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.
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More than a dozen asylum hotels closed - see the full list
Around the world
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British tourist and wife killed in Greek helicopter crash on honeymoon named
A British tourist and his wife who died in a helicopter crash in Greece while on their honeymoon have been named.
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Watchdog contacting TikTok over 'joyriding content' after five teenagers die speeding wrong way on motorway
The Irish media regulator is to contact social media giant TikTok over its efforts tackle videos of reckless and illegal driving.
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Sacked FIFA executive and Infantino critic tells colleagues 'it's about doing what's right'
The senior FIFA executive sacked for criticising Gianni Infantino's abandoned World Cup sell-off plan told colleagues "it's about doing what's right".
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Nearly 1,600 aftershocks hit Indonesia after earthquake kills at least 68 people
Nearly 1,600 aftershocks have hit Indonesia and thousands have been forced out of their homes after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people.
Science and Technology
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Meta goes on federal trial for social media addiction, with states seeking more than $1trn
A federal trial against Meta alleging the tech giant contributed to a mental health crisis in young people opens today.
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Salmonella outbreak in UK leaves one dead and hundreds ill
One person has died and hundreds have been left ill with food poisoning after a salmonella outbreak, health officials say.
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Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists
Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.
And finally...
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Dogs can differentiate between happy and sad faces, new study suggests
Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.
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Violent AI clips of fruit and veg characters could help radicalise young people, researchers claim
AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.
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Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt
A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.
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Drivers sue Mercedes-Benz and allege car's logo gave them burns
Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.
