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Guernsey News
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Support for Guernsey's dairy industry to double to £2.35M next year
Deputies approve measures to support the industry against agri-inflation, declining consumption and uncertainty over the future of the States Dairy.
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Deputies back plan to modify way elderly care in Guernsey is paid for
The Assembly approves a plan to create the right economics needed to look after Guernsey's ageing population.
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500 Liberation hampers for Guernsey's Occupation generation
500 islanders who remained in Guernsey or were evacuated during the Second World War will receive a gift hamper this Liberation Day.
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Guernsey to prepare for the 'next generation digital future'
States approve a framework that will allow Guernsey to use 5G, bringing faster download speeds to devices.
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Rare Golden Guernsey Goats em'baa'rk on a new journey
It's time to say 'baa'-bye to Belle, Gypsy, Lily and Elvis as they leave Jersey Zoo to join a UK breeding programme.
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Domestic wind turbine demonstration in Guernsey
An AirTurb Model One, a compact vertical wind turbine, has been demoed in St Peter Port.
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States committed to a 'viable way forward' over Guernsey's sole diving board
Environment committee president somewhat tight-lipped on the ongoing issue at La Vallette but says public help in keeping the board may be welcome.
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Inter-islands ferry tickets due go on sale for April
Bookings are due open for sailings between Jersey and Guernsey on Brittany Ferries from April.
Jersey News
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Woman jailed for smuggling cocaine into Jersey
A woman has been jailed for four and half years for trying to bring cocaine into Jersey.
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Performing arts group writes to Chief Minister over Opera House concerns
The Performing Arts Development Group has written to Jersey's Chief Minister, concerned the Opera House refurbishment hasn't included technical upgrades, leaving the theatre 'unable to present high quality productions'.
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Minister 'relieved and delighted' by hospital planning consent
Jersey's Health Minister says he is 'greatly relieved and delighted' that the new acute hospital at Overdale has got planning permission.
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New hospital at Overdale gets planning approval
After more than a decade and well over £100m, Jersey is a major step towards a new hospital -with planning permission granted for the development at Overdale.
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Shop prices likely to rise slightly under Jersey's new freight service
Supermarket prices could potentially rise by around 0.4% from March as DFDS takes over shipping with new freight flat rates.
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Second school joins Jersey Bulls coaching programme
More primary school children are training for free with Jersey Bulls.
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Rare Golden Guernsey Goats em'baa'rk on a new journey
It's time to say 'baa'-bye to Belle, Gypsy, Lily and Elvis as they leave Jersey Zoo to join a UK breeding programme.
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Dog owners urged to make a 'Pawsitive Impact' to Jersey
'Man's best friend' isn't always everyone else's. The team at Jersey National Park is warning owners dogs can negatively impact the environment.
National
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Body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas has been returned, her family confirms
The body of hostage Shiri Bibas has been returned, her family has confirmed.
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Vatican gives update on Pope Francis as he remains in hospital
The Vatican has said Pope Francis "rested well" as he remains in hospital.
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Trump fires top US military officers - including America's most senior commander
Donald Trump has purged top military figures in the Pentagon, including firing America's most senior commander.
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Donald Trump says US close to Ukraine minerals deal and accuses France and UK of 'doing nothing' to end war
Donald Trump has said the US is close to agreeing a minerals deal with Ukraine - after accusing Britain and France of "doing nothing" to end the war.
Sport
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Joseph Parker weighs career heavy as Martin Bakole makes epic journey for Riyadh clash
Joseph Parker weighed in at the heaviest weight of his career for Saturday's heavyweight collision, even as new opponent Martin Bakole was still travelling out for the fight.
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Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: Timing, pricing, booking details for fight night on Sky Sports Box Office
The epic rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol headlines a stacked card on Saturday February 22 live on Sky Sports Box Office.
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Daniel Dubois could rematch Anthony Joshua next, or fight Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed title, says Frank Warren
Daniel Dubois missed out on a world title defence when illness prevented him from boxing Joseph Parker, with promoter Frank Warren now looking at alternative fights.
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Champions League last-16 draw: Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa discover opponents and route to final
Liverpool will play Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16 while Arsenal face PSV Eindhoven and Aston Villa take on Club Brugge.
Business & Finance
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Low-paid jobs at risk from Labour's tax increases on businesses
Cliff Nicholls runs two trampoline parks and indoor play centres: one in Tamworth in the West Midlands, the other in Bolton, Greater Manchester. He's already feeling the pressure from the government's latest budget measures and has been forced to abandon further investment plans.
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Surprise boost for retail as food sales see biggest jump since start of pandemic
Shops were given a surprisingly big boost in January as retail sales rose by 1.7% - much more than the 0.3% rise forecast by economists.
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Monument Bank in talks to raise £200m ahead of Nasdaq IPO
A challenger bank which has amassed a substantial customer base of Britain's wealthiest savers is in talks about raising £200m in private funding before pursuing a US flotation which would raise further questions about the attractiveness of the London market.
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Parents must not pay mandatory extra charges to access free childcare, government says
Parents who are entitled to hours of free childcare should not have to pay mandatory extra charges to secure their nursery place, the government has said.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Pamela Anderson on reclaiming her life and career, and her new film The Last Showgirl
Pamela Anderson is one of the most recognisable faces in Hollywood.
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Salman Rushdie attack: Hadi Matar found guilty of attempted murder after stabbing author multiple times on stage
A man has been found guilty of attempted murder for attacking author Sir Salman Rushdie.
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Neighbours cancelled again by Amazon - just two years after 40-year-old soap was revived
Neighbours has been axed for a second time, just two years after Amazon threw the Australian soap a lifeline.
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Sir David Frost's son: What I learned reviewing broadcast legend's famous interviews
Dad was a showman with great charisma, but he never lost sight of the fact that an interview is about the guest, not the host.
UK Politics
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Low-paid jobs at risk from Labour's tax increases on businesses
Cliff Nicholls runs two trampoline parks and indoor play centres: one in Tamworth in the West Midlands, the other in Bolton, Greater Manchester. He's already feeling the pressure from the government's latest budget measures and has been forced to abandon further investment plans.
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'You have to accept her life is not her own': Ruth Davidson and partner Jen reflect on life in politics
Being a politician is not always easy - and neither is it straightforward if you are in a relationship with one.
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Child exploitation and 'cuckooing' to be made criminal offences
Child criminal exploitation (CCE) and "cuckooing" will be made new offences under a new law, the home secretary has said.
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Jess Phillips says there's 'no place' where violence against women 'doesn't happen' - as spiking to become new offence
Jess Phillips has said "there is no place" where violence against women and girls "doesn't happen" - as a new law is set to make spiking a criminal offence.
Around the world
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Body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas has returned, her family confirms
The body of hostage Shiri Bibas has been returned, her family has confirmed.
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Vatican gives update on Pope Francis as he remains in hospital
The Vatican has said Pope Francis "rested well" as he remains in hospital.
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New Menendez trial rejected - but resentencing bid could see brothers walk free
A new trial for Lyle and Erik Menendez, after 35 years in prison for the shotgun murder of their parents, has been turned down by the Los Angeles County District Attorney.
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Steve Bannon denies using 'Nazi' salute and says he was just waving
Steve Bannon has denied making a Nazi salute at a conservative gathering, insisting the gesture was just a wave.
Science and Technology
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Apple removes advanced security tool over UK government row
Apple will no longer offer customers in the UK its most advanced, end-to-end security encryption feature for cloud data storage - following a row with the government.
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Apple removes end-to-end security encryption tool for UK cloud users rather than renege on its privacy commitments to all
Apple's decision to withdraw its most secure cloud storage service from the UK is just the latest turning point in a battle that has been rumbling on between US tech companies and successive British governments for some time.
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Scientists find new virus that could infect humans in same way as COVID-19
A newly discovered bat coronavirus could at some point spread to humans like COVID-19, Chinese researchers have found.
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Elon Musk calls famed astronaut Andreas Mogensen an 'idiot' after being accused of 'lying' about stranded astronauts
Elon Musk has had a heated exchange with famed astronaut Andreas Mogensen who accused has him of lying over claims that two NASA astronauts had been "left" in space.
And finally...
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Mysterious QR code stickers appear on more than 1,000 graves in Munich
More than 1,000 stickers were put on gravestones and wooden crosses at three cemeteries in the southern German city of Munich.
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Female prankster pretending to be marshal sends Glasgow runners on 2.5km detour during race
Runners at a 10k trail race in Glasgow were sent in the wrong direction by a prankster pretending to be a marshal and who buried arrow signs marking the course.
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Large sinkhole forces closure of Godstone High Street in Surrey
A large sinkhole has opened up in a Surrey village - forcing the high street to be closed.
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Snow village in China apologises for using fake snow during unusually warm weather
A tourist village in China known for its snowy landscapes has apologised for using cotton wool and soapy water to make fake snow during unexpected warmer weather.