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Due to strong winds and rain, tonight’s Sleep Out for Caritas is postponed. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/storm-ingrid-halts-guernsey-charity-sleep-out/
Storm Ingrid halts Guernsey charity sleep-out
Heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Ingrid have forced the organisers of a sponsored sleep out to postpone.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Due to strong winds and rain, tonight’s Sleep Out for Caritas is postponed. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/storm-ingrid-halts-guernsey-charity-sleep-out/
New plans to improve Guernsey’s bus timetable include expanding night services, removing underutilised routes like the P2 the 60 and 94, but adding more buses where there's demand. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/new-proposals-aim-to-improve-guernseys-bus-service/
New plans aim to improve reliability and efficiency of Guernsey’s buses
The changes are designed to simplify the timetable, target buses where there's demand and drop or re route less busy services.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:11 AM
New plans to improve Guernsey’s bus timetable include expanding night services, removing underutilised routes like the P2 the 60 and 94, but adding more buses where there's demand. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/new-proposals-aim-to-improve-guernseys-bus-service/
Guernsey golfer Angela Goddard has been shortlisted for a national award for her work growing the women’s game. 🏌️♀️⛳ https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/guernsey-woman-recognised-for-growing-womens-golf/
Guernsey woman recognised for growing women’s golf
Angela Goddard's commitment to growing women’s and girls’ sport has been recognised on the national stage.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Guernsey golfer Angela Goddard has been shortlisted for a national award for her work growing the women’s game. 🏌️♀️⛳ https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/guernsey-woman-recognised-for-growing-womens-golf/
The extreme depth of the Bismarck made its wreck more difficult to survey than the Titanic. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/a-3d-map-of-the-battleship-bismarck-is-created-by-a-guernsey-based-company/
A 3D map of the battleship Bismarck is created by a Guernsey-based company
Magellan says the project was more challenging than mapping the Titanic because of the depth involved.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:41 AM
The extreme depth of the Bismarck made its wreck more difficult to survey than the Titanic. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/a-3d-map-of-the-battleship-bismarck-is-created-by-a-guernsey-based-company/
The move to appoint a valuer is due to go before the Seneschals' court in late February. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/timeline-established-for-government-to-buy-sark-electricity/
Timeline established for government to buy Sark Electricity
Chief Pleas was unable to consider the £1.5M from the States of Guernsey at its meeting last night (21 January), but a timeline for the purchase was laid out.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:53 AM
The move to appoint a valuer is due to go before the Seneschals' court in late February. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/timeline-established-for-government-to-buy-sark-electricity/
Channel Islands Air Search is flying again ✈️ https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/channel-islands-air-search-aircraft-returns-to-service/
Channel Islands Air Search aircraft returns to service
The Channel Islands’ air search and rescue service can resume after an aircraft registration issue was resolved.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Channel Islands Air Search is flying again ✈️ https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/channel-islands-air-search-aircraft-returns-to-service/
New Guernsey group, Rooted & Rising, launches to support mums returning to work. 💼👶 https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/new-support-group-for-guernsey-mums-returning-to-work/
New support group for Guernsey mums returning to work
A new group will meet monthly to support Guernsey mums returning to work.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:54 PM
New Guernsey group, Rooted & Rising, launches to support mums returning to work. 💼👶 https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/new-support-group-for-guernsey-mums-returning-to-work/
Home Affairs explains why it removed deputy Rob Curgenven from its working group reviewing the police complaints process. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/deputy-breached-confidentiality-terms-of-guernsey-police-complaints-review/
Deputy breached confidentiality terms of Guernsey Police complaints review
Guernsey's Home Affairs president says Deputy Rob Curgenven broke the terms he had agreed to, which left him no choice but to expel him.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Home Affairs explains why it removed deputy Rob Curgenven from its working group reviewing the police complaints process. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/deputy-breached-confidentiality-terms-of-guernsey-police-complaints-review/
Deputy behind the move stresses it is not an attempt to legalise the Class B drug but to gather facts for informed decision making. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/deputy-wants-research-into-the-legalisation-of-cannabis-in-guernsey/
Deputy wants research into the legalisation of cannabis in Guernsey
A cross committee group of deputies would engage with the cannabis industry, the law and health to assess the impact of decriminalisation of the Class B drug.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Deputy behind the move stresses it is not an attempt to legalise the Class B drug but to gather facts for informed decision making. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/deputy-wants-research-into-the-legalisation-of-cannabis-in-guernsey/
Who saw the dazzling display of the Northern Lights over the Channel Islands last night? https://www.islandfm.com/news/jersey/aurora-borealis-islands-treated-to-northern-lights-show/
Aurora Borealis: Islands treated to Northern Lights show
The Channel Islands were treated to a rare incredible show of the Northern Lights on Monday night (19 January).
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January 20, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Who saw the dazzling display of the Northern Lights over the Channel Islands last night? https://www.islandfm.com/news/jersey/aurora-borealis-islands-treated-to-northern-lights-show/
Airline says it will keep London City as it works for Guernsey's business community but expects its Gatwick services to feel the impact of BA. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/guernseys-airline-braced-for-competition-into-london/
Guernsey's airline braced for competition into London
Aurigny's CEO is pragmatic about the competition from BA, but says it will have a measurable impact on passenger numbers.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Airline says it will keep London City as it works for Guernsey's business community but expects its Gatwick services to feel the impact of BA. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/guernseys-airline-braced-for-competition-into-london/
Musicians are once again being encouraged to apply for financial help cover the cost of travel and live performances across the Channel Islands https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/more-channel-island-musicians-to-get-funding-for-gigs/
More Channel Island musicians to get funding for gigs
Funding will go towards supporting musicians from Jersey and Guernsey to tour the Channel Islands, Normandy and Brittany.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Musicians are once again being encouraged to apply for financial help cover the cost of travel and live performances across the Channel Islands https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/more-channel-island-musicians-to-get-funding-for-gigs/
Specsavers chairman Doug Perkins has received his CBE at Windsor Castle. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/guernsey-business-co-founder-receives-cbe-at-windsor-castle/
From Guernsey office to Windsor Castle: Doug Perkins gets CBE
Doug Perkins has been presented with his Commander of the British Empire title by the Princess Royal.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Specsavers chairman Doug Perkins has received his CBE at Windsor Castle. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/guernsey-business-co-founder-receives-cbe-at-windsor-castle/
Aurigny promises reliability and affordable fares on its Guernsey - Jersey route. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/aurigny-promises-an-average-guernsey-jersey-air-fare-will-be-70-one-way/
Aurigny promises average Guernsey-Jersey air fare will be £70 one way
Guernsey's airline is putting an ex-Blue Islands aircraft onto its books to deal with the extra demand from the Jersey and Southampton routes.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Aurigny promises reliability and affordable fares on its Guernsey - Jersey route. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/aurigny-promises-an-average-guernsey-jersey-air-fare-will-be-70-one-way/
A music school founded in Guernsey is expanding into Dubai this spring. 🎶 https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/a-channel-islands-success-story-to-expands-to-dubaii/
A Channel Islands success story to expands to Dubai
The School of Popular Music will set up a new venue at Expo City Dubai by April.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:12 PM
A music school founded in Guernsey is expanding into Dubai this spring. 🎶 https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/a-channel-islands-success-story-to-expands-to-dubaii/
Persistent rain and some fairly strong winds today (Thursday) could bring down trees or branches already weakened by last week's storm. https://www.islandfm.com/news/jersey/channel-islands-to-see-up-to-a-third-of-monthly-rainfall-in-24-hours/
Channel Islands could get a third of monthly rainfall in 24 hours
A week on from Storm Goretti, the Channel Islands are getting more bad weather with rain likely to be the issue this time.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Persistent rain and some fairly strong winds today (Thursday) could bring down trees or branches already weakened by last week's storm. https://www.islandfm.com/news/jersey/channel-islands-to-see-up-to-a-third-of-monthly-rainfall-in-24-hours/
The two Enviro 100 EVs mark the move to a cleaner public transport service for Guernsey. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/first-electric-buses-arrive-as-guernsey-begins-fleet-transformation/
First electric buses arrive in Guernsey marking the start of fleet transformation
Guernsey’s first electric buses will hit the roads shortly, following driver training and route testing.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:21 AM
The two Enviro 100 EVs mark the move to a cleaner public transport service for Guernsey. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/first-electric-buses-arrive-as-guernsey-begins-fleet-transformation/
The wooded area above Cobo is closed off, as it suffered considerable Storm damage last week. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/people-with-chainsaws-told-to-keep-out-of-le-guet-on-guernseys-west-coast/
People with chainsaws told to keep out of Le Guet on Guernsey's west coast
The States say private wood collectors have been ignoring the barriers and cutting logs from felled trees.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:38 AM
The wooded area above Cobo is closed off, as it suffered considerable Storm damage last week. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/people-with-chainsaws-told-to-keep-out-of-le-guet-on-guernseys-west-coast/
Island businesses are asked to sponsor a school to receive free Guernsey Milk. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/guernsey-dairy-launches-milk-for-schools-initiative/
Guernsey Dairy launches Milk for Schools initiative
Breakfast clubs in Guernsey primary schools, preschools, and nurseries will receive free milk.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Island businesses are asked to sponsor a school to receive free Guernsey Milk. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/guernsey-dairy-launches-milk-for-schools-initiative/
Deputy Rob Curgenven questions the continued use of expensive arches while Ports say it's a competitive tender and the work is approved and needs to be done. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/guernsey-deputy-questions-6m-price-tag-on-castle-bridge-repairs/
Guernsey deputy questions £6M price tag on Castle bridge repairs
A Guernsey deputy says he's determined to find out if the replacement of the Castle Emplacement bridge represents value for money.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Deputy Rob Curgenven questions the continued use of expensive arches while Ports say it's a competitive tender and the work is approved and needs to be done. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/guernsey-deputy-questions-6m-price-tag-on-castle-bridge-repairs/
Enhanced benefits and allowances designed to soften the financial blow of GST. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/5-or-6-on-food-form-in-guernseys-gst-package/
GST: 5% on everything or 6% exempting food in Guernsey tax package
Deputies will be asked to vote in a raft of safeguards if they approve a Goods and Services Tax, which could be set at 5% on everything, or 6% if food is exempt.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Enhanced benefits and allowances designed to soften the financial blow of GST. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/5-or-6-on-food-form-in-guernseys-gst-package/
Work to resurface and widen Alderney's runway could leave the island without a working airport for an extended period. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/alderney-airport-could-close-for-an-extended-period-for-runway-modifications/
Alderney Airport could close for "an extended period" for runway modifications
Guernsey politicians are set to debate a £24M to upgrade to Alderney’s airport runway, which could require a lengthy closure next year.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Work to resurface and widen Alderney's runway could leave the island without a working airport for an extended period. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/alderney-airport-could-close-for-an-extended-period-for-runway-modifications/
The company that bought Randalls Guernsey's 20 pubs and restaurants and brewery last year, is taking ownership of a Jersey restaurant business https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/guernsey-investor-buys-well-known-jersey-hospitality-group/
Guernsey investor buys large Jersey hospitality group
JPRestaurants, which runs Banjo, Oyster Box and Crab Shack, is changing hands.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM
The company that bought Randalls Guernsey's 20 pubs and restaurants and brewery last year, is taking ownership of a Jersey restaurant business https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/guernsey-investor-buys-well-known-jersey-hospitality-group/
A vast number of mature, healthy trees have been lost to Storm Goretti and the devastation may be as bad as the infamous 1987 hurricane. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/fallen-trees-in-guernsey-could-be-in-the-low-thousands-following-storm-goretti/
Fallen trees in Guernsey could be in the 'low thousands' following Storm Goretti
Guernsey Trees For Life plan to begin a public fund to help buy and plant replacement native trees.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:22 PM
A vast number of mature, healthy trees have been lost to Storm Goretti and the devastation may be as bad as the infamous 1987 hurricane. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/fallen-trees-in-guernsey-could-be-in-the-low-thousands-following-storm-goretti/
The only road access to the Castel Primary is through St Germain and school bus services in the parish will be patchy today. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/schools-in-guernsey-reopen-but-minor-roads-are-still-blocked-following-the-storm/
Schools in Guernsey reopen but minor roads remain blocked following Storm Goretti
Guernsey's States say access to the Castel school and Les Beaucamps is affected by road closures caused by fallen trees.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:15 AM
The only road access to the Castel Primary is through St Germain and school bus services in the parish will be patchy today. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/schools-in-guernsey-reopen-but-minor-roads-are-still-blocked-following-the-storm/