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Channel Islands rugby team win inaugural match
The Channel Islands rugby team won their first-ever game, beating Sweden 66-28.
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MURATTI 2025: Guernsey victorious at Victoria Park
For the first time since 2001, Guernsey have won both Murrati finals.
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New inter-island ferry arrives in Guernsey
The 316 seater San Pawl has been brought from Malta aboard a special boat transporter vessel.
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Guernsey hosts CI Super Sports Saturday
Saturday 17 May 2025 is going to be a busy day for Channel Island sports fans.
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Lobby group happy at number of female candidates in Guernsey's election
33% of the 82 candidates standing are women which represents a steady increase across the past two decades.
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WATCH: Aurigny and VisitGuernsey launch national television campaign
Aurign has been working on a national TV campaign in collaboration with VisitGuernsey for the UK and Ireland.
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Sunday Times Rich List 2025 reveals CI's wealthiest residents
The Sunday Times Rich List 2025 reveals the wealthiest residents of the Channel Islands.
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Guernsey gardeners pose with caressing carrots
A pair of Guernsey-grown root vegetables are attracting some attention online.
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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.
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82 candidates to contest Guernsey’s June 2025 election
A trickle of candidates on the final day of nominations means that 82 deputy hopefuls will fight for the 38 seats in the States Assembly.
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Madeiran lizard in need of a Guernsey home
The GSPCA are looking for an experienced reptile owner to look after 'Maximillian'.
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CI Co-op dividend proposed to remain at 2%
The Channel Islands Co-op is proposing members are paid a 2% dividend for a second year running, despite reporting a 'stronger year'.
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Four chickens killed in suspected dog attack in Guernsey
Guernsey Police are investigating after four birds were killed in land off the coast at St Peter's.
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Co-op stock to improve 'day by day' this week
Co-op stores in the Channel Islands are over the worst of supply issues, and are in a 'recovery phase' after a cyber attack on the company in the UK shut down delivery systems.
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Guernsey chippy announces closure
The owners of Beetons say they have made the 'emotional' decision to close at the end of June.
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Plans submitted for large affordable homes site in Guernsey
A Guernsey developer wants to build around 100 homes on a plot adjacent to the Mallard complex in the Forest parish.
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Guernsey's food waste can be shipped off island again
After three weeks, Guernsey's food waste processing plant is back in action.
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Enthusiasts and experts map Guernsey's bio diversity
A 'Bio Blitz' is taking place at L'Ancresse to assess the variety of animal species and plant life both on the beach and the Common.
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T20 World Cup Trophy to tour Guernsey schools
A new community cricket programme has launched to encourage more youngsters to try the sport.
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New signs show walk and cycle times to CI town centres
New signs have been placed around St Peter Port and St Helier, showing how long it takes to walk or cycle from key locations into town.
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Dolphin sculpture snapped by vandals
One of the dolphin sculptures on Guernsey's new trail has been vandalised.
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Guernsey gets its 'youth club on wheels'
The Youth Commission has launched 'The Bus Stop' - a fully equipped, solar-powered mobile youth club.
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TAKE A LOOK: Princess Anne visits Guernsey and Sark for Liberation 80
The Princess Royal has attended commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of Liberation in Guernsey and Sark.
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WW2 tortoise to star in Guernsey's Liberation Cavalcade
One of the only surviving pets from the Second World War will be joining Guernsey's Liberation Day Cavalcade.
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Guernsey Marinas aims to become 'premier marine destination'
In a brand refresh Guernsey Marinas - part of Guernsey Ports - will focus on bringing more private leisure boat visitors to the island.
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How Guernsey is celebrating 80 years of Liberation
Events are going on across the island for the landmark anniversary of the end of the German occupation.
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New Guernsey postbox topper celebrates Liberation 80
Islanders might have spotted a new celebratory postbox topper outside town church.
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Plans to build 150 homes near the Bridge move forward
Guernsey Housing Association (GHA) is pushing on with its plans for 150 new homes following the States' progress on building flood defences on the Bridge.
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Descendants of Guernsey's Active Secret Press attend Blue Plaque unveiling
In the week the Channel Islands celebrate 80 years of Liberation, Guernsey's Bailiff has unveiled a Blue Plaque honouring the agents of the Guernsey Active Secret Press.
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Guernsey 'glampsite' receives King’s Award for Enterprise
Camp des Rêves in St Peter’s has received one of the most prestigious British business Awards.
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New Emirates and Aurigny partnership despite being one aircraft short
Islanders can now book flights through the Emirates website from Guernsey, making long-haul travel easier, even though Aurigny has temporarily removed an aircraft.
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Channel Island marine charity receives £300,000 donation
HSBC has made a donation to support the Blue Marine Foundation (BMF) and its work protecting ocean habitats around Guernsey and Jersey.
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Lyndon calling: Chief Ministers meet for last time before Guernsey election
The Channel Islands' top politicians have met for the final time ahead of Guernsey's upcoming general election.
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Guernsey parishes plan Liberation weekend celebrations
Parish officials have arranged a series of Liberation Celebrations for those who don't want to head into town or want to keep partying past 9 May.
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Les Vardes to increase Guernsey's water storage capacity
Deputies vote to turn the quarry into the next reservoir while rubble and builders' waste will be dumped near the Longue Hougue reclamation.
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150 tonnes of food waste going to landfill in Guernsey
Guernsey Waste says its food waste processing plant has been out of action since 21 April.
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Bed blocking leads to longer surgical waiting times in Guernsey
The latest report into the MSG's performance shows increased demand in the health sector and inadequate resources to deal with the pressure.
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Seasonal beach restrictions for dogs and horses begin again in Guernsey
Dogs and horses are banned from several beaches around Guernsey during the busy summer season.
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Let wildflowers grow: CI gardeners key to pollinator recovery
An annual campaign is urging islanders to put their lawnmowers away in May.
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Bergerac will return to Jersey for second series
Damien Molony is returning to Jersey as Bergerac. UKTV teases what the TV detective will do next.
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Deputies warned that Guernsey's minimum wage is lagging behind Jersey's
Guernsey's adult minimum wage will increase to £12.60 an hour from October 2025, while the rate for 16 to 17 year olds will be 90% of that figure, £11.35 an hour.
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RPI in Guernsey remains stubbornly above 4%
The rate at which prices are rising in Guernsey is 4.2% whereas in Jersey RPI has dipped to 2.3%.