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Archaeologists may dig for artefacts at Alderney's former SS concentration camp
Approval and funding for Alderney's airport runway extension will mean part of Sylt camp is concreted over and it is being recommended that a dig takes place to search for buried artefacts.
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Brittany Ferries tests MV Bretagne in St Helier harbour
Another Brittany Ferries ship is being tested in St Helier harbour.
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Deputy Peter Roffey to leave Guernsey politics in 2025
The veteran politician cites his 'full tilt' attitude to work and needing to come to terms with personal loss as reasons to take time out.
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Four people treated in St Peter Port boat crash
Guernsey Ambulance and Rescue has treated four people for injuries following a boat crash in St Peter Port.
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Could Brittany Ferries ships be used this winter?
Brittany Ferries ships could be used to serve the Channel Islands this winter.
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Terrace of old homes to be demolished in Alderney
Properties at Whitegates below Fort Albert are uneconomical to repair.
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Planners approve the next stage of a major development in Guernsey
Full permission has been given to demolish the existing buildings at Leale's Yard off the Bridge and put fences around it.
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Disposable vapes are to be banned in Guernsey
Guernsey States members voted unanimously to outlaw disposable vapes and ban under-18s from buying any vape.
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Aurigny Dornier hydraulic failure closes Guernsey airport
17 passengers and crew are unhurt when an Aurigny flight suffered steering failure on landing, but the aircraft was unable to taxi off the runway.
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Channel Islands Co-op Members accept 2% dividend
Co-op members in the Channel Islands have voted to accept a 2% dividend.
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Guernsey's Harbourmaster prepares for summer retirement
Captain David Barker has been reflecting on his career - which spans nearly half a century - as he looks to retire mid-August.
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Assisted dying service approved in Jersey
States Members have agreed to accept proposals to draft a law for an assisted dying service in Jersey, after days of debate.
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Apology over Nazi brutalities in Alderney
Lord Eric Pickles offers a sincere apology for the fact that Nazi war criminals went untried.
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Official report puts Nazi slave labour death toll on Alderney at 1,027, possibly more
Historians admit it is impossible to determine how many died of Nazi brutality, poor diet and over work, but new evidence suggests it is likely to be between 641 and 1,027.
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Guernsey electricity bills to rise by 10%
People in Guernsey will be paying 10% more for their electricity from July.
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Aurigny will merge routes to cope with reduced fleet
Passengers flying to Exeter, Bristol, Liverpool, East Midlands and Manchester will be impacted by what Aurigny is calling a 'firebreak' plan.
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New support for neurodivergent CI Coop customers
New measures are being rolled out at Channel Islands Coop stores to make shopping easier for neurodivergent customers.
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Transport upgrades for Guernsey's north revealed
Environment and Infrastructure has published a plan to ease traffic congestion around the Bridge, as multiple housing developments are set to begin.
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Conservation status for Alderney's former Nazi labour camps
There's a bid to put conservation and preservation orders on two of the sites used by the Nazis to inter labourers. One is privately owned, the other is the campsite at Saye.
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Jersey win Muratti Vase, beating Guernsey 3-2 in extra time
Jersey have won the 2024 Muratti Vase for a fifth consecutive time after beating Guernsey 3-2 in extra time at Springfield stadium.
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Walkway by Guernsey's Castle Cornet reopens
The walkway along the Castle emplacement has reopened to pedestrians after repairs to part of the retaining wall.
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Brecqhou's Barclay family removed from Sunday Times Rich List
They have long been listed as the Channel Islands' wealthiest residents, but the Barclay family doesn't feature in the latest rankings.
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Civil servants delay briefing politicians in Guernsey over hospital's escalating costs
There is more evidence that politicians have been kept in the dark over the £20m to £30m increase in costs for the PEH modernisation project.
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Eco travel in Guernsey: swimming to work
A Guernsey woman and her group of long distance swimmers are is taking part in this year's Alternative Transport Week by swimming across Belle Greve bay.
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Guernsey doctors will stop prescribing pain relief plasters
Health and Social Care is asking Guernsey doctors to stop prescribing 'expensive' lidocaine plasters.
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Candidates in Guernsey's 2025 election may not get a campaign grant
A Guernsey politician is fighting to retain the £500 given to candidates to promote themselves, ahead of the June 2025 election.
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Aurigny warns Guernsey passengers there may be flight disruption until August.
Aurigny is understood to be seeking alternative operators to lease spare aircraft from as it enters the busy summer period.
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Jersey and Guernsey invite ferry companies to bid to operate future services
The governments of Jersey and Guernsey are inviting applications to take over the Channel Islands' ferry operations.
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Guernsey Airport maintenance to begin tonight
Runway specialists will begin annual checks and maintenance after the airport closes on 14 May.
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Guernsey's Maya Le Tissier celebrates being part of the FA Cup winning team
Guernsey defender Maya Le Tissier plays her part in Manchester United's trouncing of Tottenham Hotspur to win their first women's FA Cup.
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Aurora Borealis: Northern Lights visible in Channel Islands due to solar storm
The skies over the Channel Islands were lit up in the bright pink and green of the Northern Lights due to a severe solar storm.
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Baby birds are filling Guernsey's animal shelter
The GSPCA says it's been inundated by fledglings this spring.
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How Guernsey is celebrating 79 years of Liberation
Live performances, a cavalcade, and parish parties are all a part of Guernsey's 2024 Liberation Day plans.
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'Encouraging start to the year' for Guernsey's Tourism sector
Latest figures for Guernsey suggest the tourism's sector gradual recovery from the Covid-19 Pandemic continues.
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Guernsey hospice creates booklet to organise lifetime documents
The 'Ducks in a Row' booklet will allow relatives to find a loved one's personal information and final wishes when they pass.
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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.