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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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.