Guernsey News from Island FM

Islanders have gathered outside the showroom at the power station to oppose Guernsey Electricity's fourth consecutive annual price hike.

The islands' Lieutenant Governors have been knighted in the King's Birthday Honours List, whilst ten other Channel Island residents have been recognised for their work.

UnLtd was unable to secure a grant and cannot afford to fund its client transport service itself.

The UK wants to safeguard more marine habitats, which could see trawlers close to CI territorial waters.

Islanders are going to start being told to come back every five years for a cervical cancer screening, rather than three, due to an advancement in tests.

Guernsey charity SafetyNet has commended the police for their approach to investigating rape and serious sexual assaults.

Guernsey's new fire chief says fire crews and paramedics work as a team to carry out CPR, and the success rates are some of the best in Europe.

The operation will be run by its Jersey counterpart but with a base in Guernsey.

DFDS has announced its long-awaited regular inter islands sailing.

Public Health has told IslandFM that children under the age of 18 will be able to access nicotine replacement therapies through school nurses, and in some cases, without parental consent.

Guernsey's Bob Beebe - an amateur radio enthusiast of 50 years - has been elected President of the Radio Society of Great Britain.

C5 Alliance is to provide the IT support for Guernsey's States as part of the move to a multi-vendor approach to government services, rather than the former single supplier.

Green-fingered islanders are being asked what makes their garden grow as part of plans that could reduce the need to import compost and artificial fertilisers.

Young islander, Chloe Mauger, is taking on 112 miles on her bike to raise money for the GSPCA.

Blue circles count down every 500 metres along the east coast commuter route.

577 complaints were made the Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman last year, between islanders and their financial services.

The couple behind Guernsey's latest restaurant venture want to increase food tourism and are aiming for a Michelin star.

Maya le Tissier will be competing in Switzerland this summer as part of England's 2025 Euro squad.

A daily sea link between Guernsey and Jersey has been restored with the start of crossings by new ferry operator Islands Unlimited.

Beauty retailer Superdrug says its new shop in St Peter Port puts 15 new jobs into Guernsey's economy.

Several knives are among distinctive possessions taken in 'targeted burglary' of a Guernsey home.

A States report on property shows that 36% of rentals are owned by people with a primary address that is not in Alderney.

Guernsey law requires the reporting of collisions with farm animals and dogs, but not cats.

Three vehicles parked behind Peter Roffey's home have had their tyres slashed.

Guernsey has just had its second warmest spring on record.

Work to prepare two Guernsey schools for the new term continues at both Les Varendes and La Mare as the two will merge in September.

Male Uprising Guernsey (MUG) has launched a sun safety campaign following concerning results from a Wellbeing Survey.

Islanders and visitors alike will be able to walk in Hugo's footsteps.

Islands Unlimited has postponed its first six days of sailings as it waits for operational permissions.

Guernsey Police are investigating after was caused to around 20 vehicles at Thompson Motors.

Ben Remfrey says he is sure a deep survey of a field off the Foulon will find the powerful weapons, which will need to be made safe.

Island Archives is keen for more people to see its collection of material linked to the German's photo ID system.

Three Island Energy employees, who deny causing the deaths of ten islanders in an explosion at Haut du Mont in 2022, will return to the Royal Court in October.

Action for Children and Guernsey Arts are looking to commission an artist to create a mural to uplift a communal outdoor space.

An islander organising a protest about rising power bills says he has the support of hundreds on social media who say they are being priced out of the basics.

Demolition is well underway at the GSPCA's site, as the charity makes room for a brand new animal hospital.

Islanders can sail directly between Jersey and Alderney this summer thanks to a new sea link.

Guernsey Community Foundation report shows quality of life and good mental health are often linked to ability to earn.

Guernsey's States-owned airline, Aurigny, had the second-worst punctuality record for UK departures last year.

The latest radio listening figures show Guernsey’s Island FM has it biggest audience in five years.