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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Gannets return to Alderney

  The rocks north of Alderney have once again welcomed their most iconic summer residents, the northern gannets.

• Burglaries at Guernsey pharmacy and garage

  Guernsey Police are currently investigating two separate burglaries which occurred on the same morning.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.