Guernsey News from Island FM
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Group to examine the complaints process of Guernsey's health service
The views of Guernsey patients and healthcare staff on the current health service complaints process will help shape recommendations for improvement.
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Dornier aircraft lands in Guernsey for the final time
The planes have served the islands for more than 10 years, making 32,000 take-offs and landings.
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£130,000 needed to treat Guernsey toddler's brain injury
A Guernsey family say they are in a race against time to get stem cell therapy for their toddler, who suffered a brain injury at birth.
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Channel Island pooches compete for Dog of the Year title
Top dogs from both Guernsey and Jersey are competing for the ultimate regional honours – celebrating excellence across all breeds and dog sports.
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Guernsey homelessness charity supports more than 125 people in first year
At Home in Guernsey has called 2025 "a powerful first full year".
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Guernsey Pancake Day fundraiser cancelled
There will be no pancakes served from Town Church on Pancake Day.
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American descendants encouraged to visit Guernsey
Residents of Guernsey County, Ohio, are being encouraged to reconnect with their Channel Island roots.
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Boat fare waived for entertainers travelling to Guernsey
St James has teamed up with Brittany Ferries to make bringing over acts from the UK and France more affordable.
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More than 250,000 visitors to Guernsey in 2025
Tourism contributed £151 million to Guernsey's economy last year, up £10 million on 2024.
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First Michelin star awarded in Guernsey in more than a decade
Vraic at Chouet has been awarded a Michelin star, just seven months after opening.
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Guernsey Fire & Rescue Service needs "investment and modernisation"
An independent report is calling for major investment and modernisation in Guernsey's Fire and Rescue Service.
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Engine room fire onboard DFDS freight ship
A fire has broken out in the engine room of the Caesarea Trader freight ship en route from Jersey to Portsmouth.
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Gannets return to Alderney
The rocks north of Alderney have once again welcomed their most iconic summer residents, the northern gannets.
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Burglaries at Guernsey pharmacy and garage
Guernsey Police are currently investigating two separate burglaries which occurred on the same morning.
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Kids fly free between Guernsey and Jersey this half-term
Guernsey's airline is waiving the fare for young travellers between 14 and 23 February.
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Guernsey Water to take over cesspit collections from States Works
Guernsey's cesspit-emptying operation is due to be taken over entirely by Guernsey Water.
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Guernsey Literary Festival to host most events ever
More than 10,000 islanders are expected to take part in the Guernsey Literary Festival this spring.
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Driver jailed in Guernsey’s first ‘serious injury by dangerous driving’ case
A 34-year-old man has received a prison term and driving ban, following a drunken collision on Guernsey roads.
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Guernsey Police begin winter roadworthiness campaign
Drivers will be pulled over by the Roads Policing Unit to check the condition of their cars.
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Third mobile provider enters Channel Islands market
Co-op Mobile has launched in Guernsey and Jersey.
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Frustration as some struggle to open their Guernsey tax coding notice
A known tech glitch is affecting some Revenue Services users but the department says personal details have to be sent securely.
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Tech-savvy course launches for Guernsey's older generation
The Salvation Army is now offering one-to-one support for islanders struggling with new technology.
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8-year-old Guernsey girl wins nature photography award
A primary school pupil has won the second-ever Barry Wells Award for Young Photographers.
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New date confirmed for Guernsey charity sleep out
A sleepout in aid of a local homelessness organisation has been rearranged, after safety concerns interrupted the original plan.
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Move to plug leaks at one of Guernsey's most popular pools
The water level at La Vallette Ladies' Pool can drop by 30 cm, or nearly one foot, between tides.
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Average rents in Guernsey keep climbing
Islanders are now paying close to £2,200 a month in rent, nearly 60% more than five years ago.
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Plans published for Guernsey's first island-wide by-election
Guernsey voters could go to the polls on Wednesday 29 April if the States agree and the by-election could cost £75,000.
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Investigation launches following the death of an inmate at Guernsey prison
Guernsey's Prison Governor has confirmed a man has died at Les Nicolles.
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Dog tax in Guernsey may increase substantially
Members of Guernsey's ten parishes will meet later in February to discuss raising dog tax to £25 per animal.
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Guernsey gets behind community café after online appeal
A pay-it-forward Café in St Peter Port have been overwhelmed by the response to an appeal for help.
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Guernsey Waste warn of the fire hazard of disposable vapes
Ahead of the 31 January ban, islanders are told not to bin their used, disposable vapes.
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No rush to ban social media for the under-16s in Guernsey
Guernsey's top politician and mother-of-four believes there should not be a knee-jerk response to a global push to ban youngsters from social media.
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Guernsey businesses encouraged to use the daily St Malo ferry for European imports
The Chamber of Commerce will advise Guernsey businesses how to go about importing a range of French goods.
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Guernsey's airline to drop its European holiday routes
Aurigny will concentrate on its new lifeline routes, existing UK destinations and an extra Paris flight.
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A total ban on disposable vapes in Guernsey and Jersey is poised to take full effect
Disposable vapes will be outlawed from Saturday 31 January in a bid to stop the harm they cause to people and the environment.
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Guernsey's Air Display to remain an early evening event
Organisers say last year's trial was a success and as a result the 2026 air display will begin at 6.30pm on 9 September.
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10,000 LEGO brinks needed to build memorial bench for Guernsey boy
The Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation wants to honour the late Matthew Girard with a life-sized LEGO bench at his former primary school.
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Former Island FM and Guernsey radio star dies
Tributes are being paid to John Randall, an early Island FM presenter who has died aged 68 after a short illness.
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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.
