Guernsey News
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Guernsey teenager launches coffee business
Shortly after finishing her GCSEs, Harriette Guille became her own boss, with her own coffee van.
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Stowaway squirrel spotted in Guernsey
The GSPCA has received multiple reports over the last week of a grey squirrel in the St Sampson area.
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Guernsey hotel group encourages guests to skip a room clean
By saying 'no thanks' to a daily room clean, guests at the Sarnia Hotels Group can help island charities.
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Protestors to meet deputies ahead of Guernsey's GST debate
Islanders against GST will make their presence felt outside the Royal Court for the tax reform debate.
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Venue change for World Cup semi-final screening in Guernsey
The England Fan Zone, organised by Owl Events, has been moved indoors.
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Discarded glass blamed for Little Sark fire
Glass that may date back to the Occupation is seen as the likely cause of the major wildfire on Little Sark.
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Appointment of Guernsey's first female Bailiff
Jessica Roland will become Guernsey's first ever female Bailiff, following the approval of her appointment by His Majesty the King.
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Sensitive demolition at Guernsey's largest building site to begin soon
The remaining buildings at Leale's Yard off the Bridge will be demolished carefully over the coming winter.
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Private fostering laws could be updated in Guernsey and Alderney
Children living under private fostering arrangements in Guernsey and Alderney could be given stronger legal protection.
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Guernsey big screen for World Cup Semi-Final sold out
A large outdoor screen will be set up along the Crown Pier for football fans to watch England vs Argentina.
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Hundreds protest against a goods and services tax for Guernsey
Islanders rallied in Market Square to hear from the deputies who are against GST.
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Donations page set up for Sark's volunteer firefighters
The community rallies to fight the first major fire incident ever declared on Sark.
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Firefighters tackle gorse fire at La Corbiere
A wildfire has broken out on the headland at La Corbiere in Guernsey.
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50 people evacuated from scene of fire in Portbail-sur-Mer
Smoke from the fire near the French coast could be seen across Jersey.
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'Pause before paying' to avoid being scammed, islanders urged
Financial regulators in the Channel Islands are urging people to take extra care before sending money or sharing financial information.
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Five Guernsey firefighters injured while travelling to assist with Sark fire
An update from emergency services confirms that five Guernsey firefighters received "non-life-threatening injuries" shortly after arriving in Sark.
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Emergency response to fire on Little Sark
Sark's government says it is responding to an ongoing incident believed to be a fire in an area of undergrowth near the island's abandoned silver mines.
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Hospitality sector calls for Guernsey's States to make savings before GST
Members of the Guernsey Hospitality Association are concerned a consumption tax could make doing business more expensive.
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Bailiwick's underwater wonders highlighted on new stamps
Underwater shots from a Sark-based photographer will be sent around the world on new postage stamps.
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"Heightened risk" of wildfires in Guernsey
As the third heatwave of the year sears the island, people are told to be careful about causing a fire inadvertently.
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Guernsey anti-GST protest gains momentum
Two anti-GST rallies, one billed as a 'strike', will take place ahead of July's tax reform debate.
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Cameras to roll on new Guernsey Occupation film in February 2027
Hollywood producer Gene Fallaize talks exclusively to Island FM about the difficulty of making a major film on island.
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Dawn O'Porter jets into Guernsey on the new Heathrow link
The Guernsey author promotes the BA route as she spends a few days at home in the July heatwave.
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Multiple amendments to Guernsey's tax reform package
Pressure is mounting on the GST and benefits package put together by P&R as deputies queue to lodge amendments.
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Guernsey in the top five of global spend on Only Fans platform
Data puts Guernsey 4th and Jersey 13th based on the money spent per 10,000 of the population.
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Guernsey to host youth cricket world cup qualifiers
Guernsey will welcome the next generation of international cricketing talent.
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Guernsey & Alderney Ambulance Services host American work experience student
An American student evaluating pre-hospital healthcare around the world has praised both Guernsey and Alderney's ambulance services.
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Guernsey's iconic trees inspiring artwork
Islanders are invited to paint, draw or photograph trees that are either beautiful or hold special personal meaning.
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Channel Islands poised for third heatwave of the year
The Channel Islands look set for a third heatwave of 2026, as temperatures climb this week.
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170 Guernsey homes to be assessed for Protected Building status
A three-year programme will assess 170 Guernsey homes to decide if they should be given Protected Building status.
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Guernsey Coastguard warns against “jumping into the unknown”
Guernsey Coastguard is urging islanders to think twice before "tombstoning".
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Deputy proposes alternative tax plan and delay to States debate
Deputy Garry Collins is calling for Guernsey's tax debate to be delayed while States Members consider an alternative package he says would avoid the need for GST.
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LEGO bench unveiled in memory of Guernsey boy
After 5 months of collecting bricks and planning with LEGO enthusiast Steph Porter, the Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation (PPBF) has completed a life-size LEGO bench.
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New Medical Director for Guernsey appointed
Dr Mat Dorrian will take over from Dr Peter Rabey as Guernsey's Medical Director.
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New initiative links Guernsey cancer patients with UK research
Guernsey cancer patients will be able to join UK clinical research without travelling off-island thanks to a new university partnership.
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Second committee resignation in 24 hours
A second States deputy has resigned from a senior Guernsey committee in the space of 24 hours.
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Guernsey's government in talks with Brittany Ferries over timetabling
Economic Development says its 'closely involved' in discussions after Brittany Ferries announced cost-cutting plans.
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Water usage increases to 15 million litres per day in Guernsey heatwave
Guernsey Water says planning ahead helped it cope with "incredibly high demand" during the June heatwave.
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ED committee reels from resignation
Guernsey's Economic Development committee is reeling from the resignation of Deputy Haley Camp.
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Service changes as Brittany Ferries makes savings
Brittany Ferries is selling two ships and closing routes to cut costs.
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Weed Watch launches in Guernsey
Islanders can use a new platform to report areas that have become overwhelmed with weeds.
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"Very special and rare" artwork on display in Guernsey
Art enthusiasts have been reacting to being able to see a Lowry painting right here in Guernsey.
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Another spell of hot weather likely next week
Jersey Met says the Channel Islands could see temperatures in the high twenties, possibly into the thirties, again next week.
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Guernsey company calls for modern mooring system after overseas success
A Guernsey marine company has installed a floating seaplane dock in Saudi Arabia and wants Guernsey to do the same.
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A new take on the traditional Guernsey jumper
A newly-established local business uses wool from its own sheep to weave Guernsey's that are smooth and not scratchy.
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Guernsey student models for Dior in Paris
A 17-year-old Guernsey student has made his modelling debut in Paris.
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Guernsey triplets selected for York City Football Academy
Three Guernsey teenagers have secured places at a football academy in York - the first from the island to do so.
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Guernsey posties bitten by dogs twice a month
"Protect our Posties and Protect Your Pets," that's the message from a new safety campaign.
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CI teams win gold and bronze at inter-island women’s football tournament
Two Channel Island victories at the 2026 Cherry Godfrey Cup.
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New Chairman For Guernsey's Island FM
Island FM is delighted to announce the appointment of Tom Fotheringham as Chairman of its Board of Directors.
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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.
