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Guernsey's airline to improve punctuality
Staff at Aurigny have made adjustments to the winter timetable based on past flight data to improve punctuality and minimise delays.
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Guernsey ED charges to be simplified
Health & Social Care say removing the tiered time-based tariffs should make accessing emergency healthcare easier, and ensure people aren't put off attending when they need treatment.
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Sure to buy Airtel after deputies in Guernsey pass the proposal
Guernsey's States Assembly has passed three amended propositions to enable Sure to buy Airtel, but none was carried unanimously.
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Guernsey's senior politician hints at a rise in income tax
Deputy Lyndon Trott tells the Assembly something must be done to deal with the burgeoning deficit for 2024.
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Guernsey's first crypto stamp release shelved
The Golden Guernsey Goat virtual issue falls foul of the island's 2022 finance law.
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Warning over Guernsey's finances as bank may recoup £31M in taxes already paid
The island's senior politician alerts the States to an increasing budget deficit and a one off tax issue with an unnamed bank.
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Guernsey campaigner recognised at National Police Chiefs’ Council Awards
Poppy Murray was named runner-up in the “Making Safer Spaces” category at this year’s National Police Chiefs’ Council Awards.
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Guernsey's economy worth £3.48 billion
GDP increased by 5% in 2023 but in real terms it has dipped by 2%, the first time since the pandemic.
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Majority of Alderney gambling sites to improve user privacy settings
Nearly 80% of companies tell Guernsey's Data Protection Authority that they will change their websites to end 'deceptive design patterns.'
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Alderney car crash victim named
Guernsey Police have named the man who died in a single vehicle car crash last week.
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Delayed start for Alderney's new ferry
A tech issue has postponed the introduction of the Dart Fisher, an all-weather catamaran that was due into Alderney over the weekend.
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Boat hits rocks off Guernsey's QE2 marina
Guernsey Coastguard have begun an investigation after a small motor boat become stranded on rocks off the QE2 marina
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Guernsey's east coast avoids serious flooding
One of the highest tides of the year washed over the St Peter Port Quay but businesses were prepared.
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Drones and AI used to monitor Alderney’s gannet colonies
The Alderney Wildlife Trust is modernising the way it monitors its offshore gannets, thanks to a collaboration with Oxford Brookes University.
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Second man jailed for inter-islands drugs trafficking operation
Timothy Ayres has been jailed for two and a half years after he and a man from Guernsey were arrested for drug offences and financial crimes.
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Man, 66, dies in Alderney car crash
Police say the man, who's not yet been named, died at around 6.40pm on 18 September.
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Guernsey's airline explains why it 'soft launched' its latest ATR
Aurigny says it did not want to put its red and white leased ATR into full service straight away to avoid any potential for disruption to passengers.
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Islands Energy boss Jo Cox steps down
The CEO of Islands Energy, the Channel Islands' gas supplier, has resigned after almost four years in charge.
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Police Chief to become liable for Guernsey officers' conduct
Guernsey's Police Chief will become liable for the conduct of any of their officers whilst on duty, under new legislation being put to the States.
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New £1M project to tackle homelessness in Guernsey
The charity Caritas wants to put up pre-built, new homes for people struggling to find a place to live in Guernsey.
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Guernsey cafe owner to leave the hospitality sector
After an unsuccessful bid to renew his lease with the States, Fermain cafe's Belmiro de Freitas says he will not work in tourism again.
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Vision for Guernsey's harbours published
The Local Planning Brief looks at economic enablers and the future potential of St Sampson's and St Peter Port.
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Direct flights from Guernsey to Malaga next summer
There will be direct flights from Guernsey to the Costa del Sol next summer, as FlyDirect announces its 2025 programme.
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Guernsey's Fermain beach kiosk gets a new owner
The owners of the cafes Coco and Lola will take over the Fermain beach cafe and promise innovation and expansion.
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Blood and broken windows discovered at derelict Guernsey hospital
Police are investigation after blood and broken windows were found at Guernsey's King Edward VII Hospital.
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Upgrade for Guernsey's Emergency Department
The two month programme of works means a temporary A&E ward has been created in the Day Patient's Unit.
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'Large' Asian Hornet nest removal closes Guernsey road
Islanders are once again being asked to keep an eye out for Asian Hornets, as three nests have been discovered in the past week.
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A sunnier, but wetter than average Guernsey summer
The weather statistics for Guernsey in August have confirmed the summer was wetter than normal, but a little sunnier too.
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Deputy to pursue slimmed down Guernsey States
Deputy Mark Helyar says he has both the public and political support to try to slim down the States to 30 deputies ahead of the June 2025 election.
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Brittany Ferries becomes majority owner of Condor
Brittany Ferries will now have majority ownership of Condor Ferries.
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'Guernsey's Own' RAF squadron to visit the island
The Royal Air Force squadron dubbed 'Guernsey's Own' will celebrate the 30th of anniversary of receiving an ancient military honour.
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More than £20,000 donated to treat Guernsey baby's brain injury
A Guernsey mum has secured the funding necessary to treat her daughter's brain injury abroad, thanks to the public's generosity.
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Ferry operator announced 'in October'
We should know in October which ferry firm will be serving the Channel Islands. Three companies, Condor Ferries, DFDS and Irish Ferries, are understood to have bid for the contract.
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Stagecoach to take over running Guernsey's buses
UK operator Stagecoach will run the island's bus network and school buses from next April, after winning a five-year States contract.
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Guernsey Airport stays open late 168 evenings so far this year
Late opening fees are paid by airlines and begin at 9pm at £782 per aircraft. They increase to £2,415 per aircraft after 11pm.
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Nine Jersey passengers spend night at Guernsey Airport
Nine people slept on blow-up beds in Guernsey Airport this weekend when their flight to Jersey was cancelled.
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'Drier and brighter' days to come, after heavy rainfall in the Channel Islands
A local forecaster says there is better weather to come after torrential downpours in the Channel Islands.
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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 grow average listening hours by a huge 46% compared to last quarter.
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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.