Guernsey News from Island FM

Islanders are being asked to donate food and festive treats to help local families in need.

Home Bargains opens at the weekend following a major investment in both premises and staff.

Microsoft is continuing to try to fix an outage that's hitting services like Outlook and Teams across the world.

The Chief Officer of Guernsey Police says the force will take a zero tolerance approach after several reports of intimidation towards women in the past week.

The library says its policy is that books remain available as long as the content is legal.

Island Energy has announced that gas bills in Jersey and Guernsey will go up by approximately 5% from 1 December.

States figures show the French market is up 21% in a year while UK numbers are up 5%.

The average purchase price on the Local Market is now £613,000.

A Guernsey woman has shared her aunt's life story, which spans two world wars, as the nation marks Armistice Day.

The States will debate a policy letter to agree borrowing of up to £253M to enable Guernsey Electricity to progress the project.

Each of the Channel Islands will get a new Shannon-class lifeboat - one of the RNLI's most advanced all-weather rescue vessels.

'Deep concern' over how little the law can protect Guernsey's wooded environment.

A new group is calling for changes to local fireworks laws after more than 40 events took place over four nights last week.

A Filter is to be painted along the Fort Road at the Fermain Tavern junction.

The expected reintroduction of pet passports is set to extend to Channel Islanders wanting to take their pet to Europe.

Today, the Channel Islands will join other nations in remembering those who have fallen in conflicts both throughout history and as recently as today.

A Chelsea pensioner supporting the Royal British Legion in the Channel Islands says they 'do not forget', as Jersey and Guernsey prepare to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Conseiller John Guille will represent both Sark and the Bailiwick of Guernsey at the annual Cenotaph service in London.

A cherry picker was used to access and eliminate the 34th nest found in Guernsey this year.

Deputies rejected a budget amendment for an extra £360,000 to bolster the Public Service Obligation contract.

Fuel duty will be frozen for 2027 after deputies rejected Policy and Resources' planned 4.3% rise.

If you're marking November 5th with fireworks and bonfires, here are some tips for staying safe.

Private investors have allowed Under The Watchful Gaze to begin filming in February.

Islanders who bought from GROW's greenhouse over the weekend are asked to confirm what they purchased after £700 worth of stock went missing.

Specialist drone detection technology is now in Jersey as the investigation to find those responsible for the weekend's flight disruption continues.

Ambulance and Rescue urge islanders to think of the cost of an emergency call out if they do not subscribe to the scheme.

A local vet practice says delays in processing work permits have left it coping at half capacity for months.

Sheltered workshop GROW says around £700 worth of stock was taken from its premises over the weekend.

Commercial aircraft had to be turned back both on Friday and Saturday evenings because of drones being flown near Jersey airport.

Around 75,000 separate visits were made to Guernsey Museum attractions in 2026.

The Fort George outfall, which had been releasing raw sewage near Soldiers Bay, has been repaired.

The Crown Pier marina facilities began running on renewable heating oil in April, ahead of the busy summer season.

The GSPCA says the guillemot may be the first casualty of old oil being dredged up by stormy seas.

The Committee will ask for money for more police, fire and prison officers and a training budget for evolving cyber crime.

The island and a local resident have both been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society.

Strong winds from Storm Austen have brought down trees along the Millennium Walk, forcing its closure.

Housing costs, electricity and fuel push the Retail Prices Index higher.

Longue Hougue has been closed since Friday because of the weather and related problems.

Flights were cancelled on Saturday and the Brittany Ferries vessel had to anchor outside St Peter Port for several hours.

Around three quarters of the new stamps issued by Guernsey Post are snapped up by philatelists.

Island FM is delighted to announce the appointment of Tom Fotheringham as Chairman of its Board of Directors.

The latest radio listening figures show Guernsey’s Island FM has it biggest audience in five years.