Guernsey News from Island FM

Guernsey's new Chief of Police has outlined his three-year plan to improve the safety and security of the Bailiwick.

A Guernsey woman has united a community of generous individuals and organisations to gift a bus to Bright Beginnings.

Ten Guernsey Deputies have signed up for a Disability Confidence Training course.

A weighted suit and sensory deprivation equipment are being used to build greater empathy and understanding for those living with dementia.

For the first time, the Guernsey Air Display is being held in the evening - marking 80 years since VE Day and the island's liberation.

The 21-year-old roof on Guernsey Airport has been covered in scaffolding for more than a year, and it's not known when repairs will be completed.

ESC says they are "working to make changes quickly where they are needed" following backlash on the Sixth Forms' move to La Mare.

Brittany Ferries is reporting a 29% increase in travel on its Guernsey routes this spring and summer.

Overcrowded, unhygienic and not fit for purpose are some of the words used by sixth form students to describe the La Mare campus.

The Guernsey Housing Association says part of the exterior of Cour du Parc is scheduled to be washed.

GB Surfing has awarded £10,000 to local surf coaches to support the development of Channel Island talent.

The captain of the Commodore Goodwill at the time the freight ship fatally collided with the L’Ecume II fishing trawler has given evidence in court.

The Normandy Market will return to Guernsey this autumn for three days.

Belmiro de Freitas and his partner opened their café at Fermain this morning knowing that they do not have to leave by the end of October.

All seven beds in Guernsey's Les Bourgs Hospice have been replaced with Cuddle Beds.

A Level and IB students have had their induction day at the old La Mare de Carteret High School.

Mums from Guernsey and Jersey joined a victorious all-mum rugby team.

This summer in Guernsey was the second warmest on record.

Policy and Resources has published a timeline to reach a final State's decision on tax.

L'Ecume II skipper Michael Michieli, described in court by a friend as the "best fisherman", had expressed concerns about large vessels passing too close several times before his death at sea in 2022, a jury has heard.

Sark's price commissioner brands the 114% increase unreasonable but says he cannot act until October.

Guernsey's new head of Housing says he will "keep pushing" to address the lack of local accommodation.

Princess Cruises puts St Peter Port on its itinerary for 2027.

The Alderney Wildlife Trust says the weather has played a part in keeping fledgling seabird numbers high.

The Royal Court has heard that the Commodore Goodwill's bridge crew should have seen the L'Ecume II fishing trawler on the ship's radar at least 10 minutes before the fatal crash.

One restaurant says the 60 pence hike means they are reducing their opening hours.

Two men go on trial in Jersey today ( 1 Sept) accused of manslaughter following the sinking of a fishing trawler that collided with a freight ship almost three years ago.

Guernsey's new head of Education wants to examine early years education and improve staff retention.

Guernsey Public Health is looking to follow England in providing free chickenpox vaccines for children.

A cherry picker was used to remove a large Asian hornet nest from a tree inside the grounds of Elizabeth College.

Funding and future-proofing are priorities for Guernsey's new Health and Social Care President.

A new initiative will launch in Guernsey this September to help with early diagnoses of serious health conditions.

Guernsey's Alastair Chalmers is busy competing at major track events.

Better business links with northern France and potential competition for Aurigny are priorities for Guernsey's new Economic Development president.

Drone enthusiasts in the Bailiwick are being warned not to fly them during the Air Display.

Guernsey Post has stopped its parcels service to the US ahead of a new import duty coming into effect.

1.3 million people tracked a flight from Guernsey to Manchester.

RNLI, ambulance, police and fire crews rescued a person stuck near the Cow's Horn in St Peter Port.

Islands Unlimited reopens the Jersey route while Brittany Ferries increases French visitor numbers.

Guernsey Police have launched an investigation into the death of a man in St Peter Port.

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.