Guernsey News from Island FM
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Alex Scott named in England squad
Bournemouth midfielder Guernsey's Alex Scott has been named in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad since the World Cup.
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Dangerous cycling on Guernsey roads
E-bikes are being abused by youngsters riding 'three up' on machines designed for an adult and small child.
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Closure ongoing at Guernsey's leisure centre
A major effort continues to trace the source of Legionella bacteria and then stop it happening again.
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Guernsey's leisure centre closed for another day
The long term solution is the installation of filters to stop Legionella bacteria getting into the water system.
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Health authorities to consider 'cot cams' recommendation
A call for video monitoring of babies in neonatal cots and incubators will be considered by both Jersey and Guernsey's health authorities.
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Guernsey tax backlog 'worse than thought'
Guernsey's tax backlog is worse than thought and will take two years to clear, an update on the troubled Revenue Services has revealed.
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Warning issued over smart glasses use
People who use smart glasses are being urged to act responsibly and consider the impact on other people's privacy.
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£22m Children's Services hub plans advancing
Guernsey's States will be asked to approve a new hub for Children's Services, costing up to £22 million.
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Electricity companies sign four-year deal with EDF
Jersey and Guernsey Electricity have signed a new four year deal with French energy supplier EDF.
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14 secondary Asian hornet nests found in Guernsey
Five separate Asian hornet nests have been traced and eliminated in the space of one week.
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Gift to private schools could save Guernsey taxpayers £2.2m a year
Two Guernsey private school are being offered a gift that could save taxpayers £2.2m a year.
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Beau Sejour closed after legionella detected
Beau Sejour has been closed after legionella bacteria was detected in the water system.
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Scorecard for people in Guernsey to monitor their alcohol intake
Every household will get a scratchcard which will reveal whether their alcohol consumption is at the recommended safe level.
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Plans to sell Guernsey rectory
St Martin's parish constables say repairs to the rectory building would be a financial burden on ratepayers.
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Thousands of new species discovered in Guernsey’s freshwater habitats
Scientists say the results of Guernsey's first island-wide environmental DNA survey are "nothing short of incredible."
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Guernsey Post to end air deliveries
Little uptake means the Special Delivery by air trial will end in early October.
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Channel Islands Pride: What's on where?
The Channel Islands Pride Parade is in Guernsey for 2026, and there's lots to do whether you're walking in the Parade or cheering from the sidelines.
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18 months before work can begin on resurfacing Alderney's runway
The delay is because a new design is needed now that the runway does not need to be widened.
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Guernsey man reflects on surviving 9/11 on the 25th anniversary
Today, 11 September 2026, marks a quarter of a century since the deadliest terrorist attacks in human history.
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Temporary traffic lights removed from key St Peter Port route sooner than expected
Temporary traffic lights expected to be in the Charroterie for 19 months have been removed - after just a couple of weeks.
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New car for Guernsey's Meals on Wheels fleet
The Lions Club of Guernsey has funded the vehicle, which is already in service.
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Major power cut switches off most of Alderney
Alderney Airport, the harbour, St Anne, and the school have all been without electricity.
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Perfect evening for Guernsey's 2026 Air Display
Islanders packed St Peter Port and east coast vantage points to watch the modern and veteran aircraft perform.
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The Red Arrows pull out of performing over Guernsey
The RAF display team says aircraft availability and engineering resources mean they cannot leave their Lincolnshire base overnight.
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Guernsey's Ladies' Pool reopens after pollution incident
Water quality tests 'excellent' at La Vallette Ladies' Pool.
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Passengers at Guernsey Airport told to expect some flight disruption
The advice is check in as usual unless your airline tells you otherwise following national flight chaos.
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Guernsey flights impacted by UK air traffic control issue
Some flights between Guernsey and the UK today (8 September) have been cancelled or delayed because of an issue with UK air traffic control.
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Engine fault sees private jet diverted to Guernsey Airport
Guernsey Airport operations were disrupted for an hour when a Jersey-bound jet made an emergency landing.
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Travel issues ahead of Channel Islands Pride
The lack of an inter-islands ferry is making it difficult for islanders in Jersey to get to Pride 2026 in Guernsey.
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WATCH: Car 'sails' from Guernsey to Sark
St John Ambulance and Rescue make the journey to raise funds for the Flying Christine marine ambulance.
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Guernsey donates to Nepali disaster relief effort
Overseas Aid gives £50,000 to ShelterBox which has deployed to Nepal.
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Memorial service for sailors who perished off Guernsey's west coast
The service at Lihou headland will remember those who died in the MV Prosperity disaster in the mid 70s.
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"Catastrophic" engine failure stops Channel Island ferry
Islands Unlimited won't sail again this season after engineers discovered the 'catastrophic' failure of an internal engine part.
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Popular Guernsey swimming pool could re-open within days
Environmental Health say the source of the pollution at La Vallette has been traced and work is underway on a permanent fix.
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Fog causes major disruption at Guernsey Airport
All six Aurigny aircraft are stuck in the UK after flying was suspended because of low visibility.
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Sark chef creates astronomy app
To help more people enjoy the night sky, a resident of Sark has published a free app.
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More women cycling in Guernsey after confidence booster classes
Guernsey's Health Improvement Commission rolls out British Cycling's 'Breeze' programme.
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Toilet leak forces closure of popular Guernsey seawater pool
Toilet water leaking from the cafe and changing room plumbing means the Ladies' Pool at La Vallette is closed until further notice.
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Alderney Children's Centre shortlisted for Nursery World Award
A nursery set up to address a childcare shortage in Alderney has been shortlisted for a national award.
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Hottest summer for Guernsey since records began
Guernsey Met has confirmed that the island had its warmest summer since records began in 1843.
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Guernsey considering funding requests following the disaster in Nepal
Overseas Aid says it is monitoring the situation closely.
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Private sector interest in taking over Guernsey's Digital Greenhouse
Economic Development Committee say talks and meetings are taking place with potential new operators.
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Guernsey's bus network revamped to improve reliability
Changes to Guernsey’s bus timetable, based on public feedback, aim to make services more reliable.
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Australian actor returns to Guernsey with Victor Hugo one-man show
A one-man play will explore how Victor Hugo wrote The Toilers of the Sea while living in exile in Guernsey.
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Islands Unlimited cancels sailings until 10 September
Islands Unlimited has now cancelled all inter-islands sailings until 10 September because of a mechanical problem.
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Guernsey venues work together to support Vale Earth Fair
The weather has forced the special 50th-anniversary edition of the Vale Earth Fair to relocate.
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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.
