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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · 6h
Run to raise awareness of women’s experiences of exercising after dark #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Run to raise awareness of women’s experiences of exercising after dark
A group run is due to take place this week to raise awareness of the barriers women may face when trying to exercise during the winter months. Jersey Spartan Athletic Club’s weekly 5km run will focus on the ‘Let’s Lift the Curfew’ initiative on Tuesday...
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · 7h
“No plans” to remove plaque commemorating Prince Andrew opening of Elizabeth Marina #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
“No plans” to remove plaque commemorating Prince Andrew opening of Elizabeth Marina
There are no plans to remove a decades-old plaque commemorating the opening of the Elizabeth Marina by Prince Andrew amid continuing controversy over his links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement issued earlier this month, the 65-year-old s...
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · 7h
Pub ordered to pay over £2,000 on behalf of ‘non-existent’ barman #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Pub ordered to pay over £2,000 on behalf of ‘non-existent’ barman
Tax authorities were unaware of the existence of a barman at a town pub after the manager did not include him in formal documentation – despite being the only employee. The Wellington has been ordered to over £2,000 in social security and income tax cr...
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · 7h
French sailors rescued after vessel capsizes off Guernsey #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
French sailors rescued after vessel capsizes off Guernsey
Two French sailors were rescued by a helicopter on Sunday morning after their racing trimaran vessel capsized and washed ashore at Perelle. Guernsey Coastguard said it was alerted to a vessel in distress around 12:40am which turned out to be a male and...
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · 7h
DFDS contract published showing performance fees and fare caps #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
DFDS contract published showing performance fees and fare caps
The Government’s deal with DFDS has been published – revealing that the fee the ferry operator has to pay for its exclusivity is performance related, mean average fares are capped, and prices can only go up by inflation. Ministers hope that publishing ...
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · 8h
Scrutiny ramping up oversight of finances #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Scrutiny ramping up oversight of finances
Politicians on Scrutiny have taken the unusual step of publishing its “significant concerns” with Policy & Resources’ 2026 budget ahead of it being debated in the States next week. The Scrutiny Management Committee was particularly critical of public s...
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · 8h
560 staff join the States so far this year #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
560 staff join the States so far this year
The island’s largest employer has taken on more than 500 staff already this year – with just 14 of them not passing their probation. In response to questions from Deputy Rhona Humphreys, the Policy and Resources Committee has confirmed the situation ar...
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · 8h
Nominations open for Christmas food parcels #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Nominations open for Christmas food parcels
The Rotary Club of Guernsey is appealing for nominations from charities for islanders who need assistance this Christmas through a food parcel donation. The scheme provides families and people facing hardship with non-perishable food goods to help supp...
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · 8h
Top volunteer retires from RNLI #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Top volunteer retires from RNLI
Jason Hobbs is retiring as lifeboat operations manager at St Peter Port RNLI after three years of voluntary service. Mr Hobbs took on the position in April 2022 and has led the service through major moments such as the 200th anniversary of the charity....
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · 9h
Dozens promoted across KPMG in the Crown Dependencies #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Dozens promoted across KPMG in the Crown Dependencies
72 people have been promoted at KPMG across Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. Guernsey promotions to Assistant Manager include Idrees Hussain, Udayani Shanmugavelu and Camille Tadina. Bradley Sarre, Zainab Yusuf-Sikiru, Usama Tayyab, Usama Waqas, W...
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · Aug 27
Mounjaro price inequality in full play - doctor #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Mounjaro price inequality in full play - doctor
Doctors have concerns over price rises and regulating the weight-loss drug in the Channel Islands.
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · Aug 26
Governments welcome extension of new flight route #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Governments welcome extension of new flight route
Flights between Brittany, Jersey and Alderney will continue into September, a French airline says.
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · Aug 26
Guernsey flight mysteriously tracked by 1.3m online #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Guernsey flight mysteriously tracked by 1.3m online
Aurigny says speculation included having the "crown jewels" onboard to famous celebrities.
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · Aug 26
Person rescued from cliffs in joint-agency effort #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Person rescued from cliffs in joint-agency effort
Ambulance, police, fire and the RNLI were involved with the rescue from Cows Horn on Monday.
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · Aug 26
Legal levy to be added to Sark Electricity bills #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Legal levy to be added to Sark Electricity bills
The company says the levy from September will fund work against a government move to seize assets.
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · Aug 26
Blind tourists holidaying in Guernsey for 26 years #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Blind tourists holidaying in Guernsey for 26 years
The couple highlight the kindness of local islanders, but would like more recognition for the blind.
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · Aug 26
Health bosses aim to expand ADHD service capacity #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Health bosses aim to expand ADHD service capacity
The States of Guernsey says it has been working on ways to ease demand for services.
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · Aug 26
Mortgage delays causing 'extra stress' for buyers #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Mortgage delays causing 'extra stress' for buyers
One agent said some lenders are taking 12 weeks from an offer being accepted to approve a mortgage.
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · Aug 25
Good sunglasses 'do not have to cost hundreds' #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Good sunglasses 'do not have to cost hundreds'
A Guernsey optometrist is reminding islanders to check if their sunglasses protect from UV rays.
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · Aug 25
Vehicle numbers in Guernsey go up, data shows #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Vehicle numbers in Guernsey go up, data shows
New figures from the government show car ownership levels are growing in Guernsey.
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · Aug 24
Victor Hugo 'treated differently' by Channel Islands #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Victor Hugo 'treated differently' by Channel Islands
A biographer says Hugo was welcomed by one island, but looked on with suspicion by the other.
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · Aug 24
Six rescued after vessel runs aground #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Six rescued after vessel runs aground
Coastguard says the coordinated rescue was successful with no injuries.
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · Aug 24
Sark's tourism bid with TikTok and YouTube pages #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Sark's tourism bid with TikTok and YouTube pages
The island hopes it will encourage 16 to 35-year-olds to visit with its new social media posts.
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · Aug 24
Coastguards incidents 'consistent' with last year #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Coastguards incidents 'consistent' with last year
Guernsey Ports says its coastguards have attended 132 incidents between 1 January and 31 July 2025.
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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · Aug 23
Police appeal as man found injured on road dies #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Police appeal as man found injured on road dies
Guernsey Police said it is currently being treated as a medical incident but enquiries continue.
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