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Jersey News
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Cocaine found hidden in parcel of candles
A man from Stockport been jailed for smuggling cocaine into Jersey hidden in candles.
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Manifesto booklets delivered to Jersey homes
Printed booklets containing the manifestos of 92 election candidates are being delivered to every Jersey home this week.
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Fertility charity platforms mental health help
Tiny Seeds has launched a redeveloped website to better support islanders navigating the mental health impact of fertility issues.
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Ombudsman issues advice about mis-sold car loans
The Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman says the compensation for car loans that is being offered in the UK does not apply to people in Jersey and Guernsey.
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'Music Muratti' for young musicians in the Channel Islands
Aa new inter-islands battle of the bands competition, being dubbed a 'Music Muratti' has been organised for young musicians across the Channel Islands.
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Jersey celebrates 81 years of Liberation
This 9 May marks 81 years since Jersey was liberated from occupation and the end of the Second World War, and celebrations are once again island-wide.
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Victoria College twins with secondary school in Bad Wurzach
A plaque has been unveiled at Victoria College to mark its twinning with a secondary school in Bad Wurzach.
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Jet2 increases capacity to Jersey by 140% for summer 2027
Jet2 has announced new routes, additional capacity, and an extended season for next summer.
Guernsey News
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Average rent in Guernsey up 45% over five years
Local market rents now average just under £2,200 a calendar month.
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Mariners reminded to respect Alderney’s Puffin Friendly Zone
Burhou's exclusion zone is in force to protect breeding puffins after winter storms devastated their population.
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Hollywood crew find Guernsey talent for upcoming Occupation film
Two Guernsey actors have successfully auditioned for speaking parts in the film 'Under the Watchful Gaze.'
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Ombudsman issues advice about mis-sold car loans
The Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman says the compensation for car loans that is being offered in the UK does not apply to people in Jersey and Guernsey.
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'Music Muratti' for young musicians in the Channel Islands
Aa new inter-islands battle of the bands competition, being dubbed a 'Music Muratti' has been organised for young musicians across the Channel Islands.
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Man charged following a bomb scare in a Guernsey nightclub
Police have charged and bailed a 33 year old under a Terrorism Law offence after an alleged incident at Folies nightclub.
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Guernsey FC's play-off final to be held at Victoria Park
Guernsey FC will officially be able to compete for promotion on home soil, after league's U-turn.
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Guernsey celebrates 81 years of Liberation
The main focus is on St Peter Port with some 20,000 people expected to come and go during the day.
UK News
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Starmer should put Burnham in the cabinet to create a 'team of all the talents', says Harman
Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.
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Armed police shoot man dead after he pulls weapon during stand-off in Bedford
A man has been shot dead by police after pulling a weapon during a stand-off with armed officers.
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Paedophile who faked being a mute wheelchair user is jailed
A paedophile who pretended to be a wheelchair user to avoid being prosecuted for child abuse has been jailed for 15 years.
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UK borrowing costs hit decades-long high as pressure mounts on Starmer
The cost of UK government borrowing has hit a high not seen in decades as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting threats to his leadership and the oil price rises.
Sport
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West Ham vs Arsenal: PGMO to 'be vigilant' over grappling at set pieces after 'clear and obvious' foul on David Raya
Chief refereeing officer Howard Webb says the PGMO will continue to "be vigilant" over "impactful" grappling at set pieces following the "clear and obvious" foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
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Xabi Alonso: Former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen coach has dilemma of moving to Chelsea or waiting for 'dream' Liverpool job
Xabi Alonso has a big decision to make if he is offered the Chelsea job.
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Andy Murray to join Jack Draper's coaching team for grasscourt season
Jack Draper has revealed he will team up with Andy Murray in a shake-up of his coaching set-up ahead of the grasscourt season.
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Paul Merson: Arne Slot's up against it at Liverpool but they will finish higher than Man Utd next season
Paul Merson says the fan reaction at Liverpool shows Arne Slot is up against it at Anfield, but the Sky Sports pundit is still confident they will finish above Man Utd next season.
Business & Finance
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UK borrowing costs hit decades-long high as pressure mounts on Starmer
The cost of UK government borrowing has hit a high not seen in decades as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting threats to his leadership and the oil price rises.
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Insurer Just Group to axe hundreds of jobs | Mark Kleinman blog
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British Steel to be nationalised 'to make Britain stronger' says Starmer
Keir Starmer has announced government plans to nationalise British Steel.
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Cut employee national insurance to win back voters, Labour report says
Radical economic reforms such as cutting national insurance and overhauling capital gains tax are Labour's only ways of winning back voters they have lost to Reform and the Greens, a report will warn.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Israel qualifies for Eurovision Song Contest final
Israel's entry has qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final.
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UK's Eurovision act to feature special 'mega synthesiser'
The UK's Eurovision entrant says it's been "a lot of work" to get ready for the contest, promising a "mega synthesiser" for the occasion.
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Wordle to launch as TV game show with Savannah Guthrie as host and Jimmy Fallon co-producing
Wordle, the popular online word game, is coming to our screens as a game show.
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Rod Stewart tells King he 'put that little ratbag in his place' in comments about US state visit
Sir Rod Stewart has told the King he was "absolutely superb" during his recent state visit to the US, adding that His Majesty "put that little ratbag in his place".
UK Politics
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Starmer should put Burnham in the cabinet to create a 'team of all the talents', says Harman
Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.
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How many Labour MPs are calling on PM to go - and who are they?
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The working class extrovert who wants to be Labour leader - who is Wes Streeting?
Wes Streeting couldn't have been plotting a coup against Sir Keir Starmer, his friends claim, because he went to the cinema to watch the Devil Wears Prada 2.
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Who is 'King of the North' and would-be prime minister Andy Burnham?
He's the would-be Labour leader and prime minister who has stood for the leadership unsuccessfully twice before.
Around the world
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Putin says Russia will deploy 'most powerful' Sarmat nuclear missile this year
Vladimir Putin says Russia will deploy the world's "most powerful" nuclear missile at the end of this year.
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Israel qualifies for Eurovision Song Contest final
Israel's entry has qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final.
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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick reacts after Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag at La Liga victory parade
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal sparked strong reactions online after waving a Palestinian flag during the team's victory parade.
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Israel passes law setting up military tribunal which can sentence 7 October attackers to death
Israeli politicians have passed a law establishing a military tribunal with the authority to sentence to death Hamas fighters who took part in the 7 October attack on Israel.
Science and Technology
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Trouble brewing? Climate change puts tea drinkers in hot water
There's trouble brewing for tea lovers, as the flavour of the beloved hot drink is under threat from climate change.
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Widow sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI over husband's death in mass shooting at Florida State University
A woman who claims ChatGPT contributed to her husband's death in a mass shooting is suing its maker.
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Dua Lipa suing Samsung for $15m for 'using her image without permission'
British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15m (£11m) in damages.
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'Never-before-seen' files on UFOs released by Pentagon
The Pentagon has started releasing "never-before-seen" files on UFOs.
And finally...
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Driver filmed with football net on top of car
Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.
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The robot that can outplay elite table tennis players
A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI".
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Monkeys eating soil to settle upset stomachs from junk food, says research
Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.
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Trio sentenced over 'bear costume' insurance fraud scam in California
Three people have been jailed for insurance fraud after claiming their cars were damaged by a bear - only for the assailant to be somebody dressed in a bear costume.
