Guernsey News from Island FM

Islanders on Income Support should receive the £50 a week payment automatically.

"No serious incidents" were reported in Guernsey during the first storm of the season.

A video circulating on social media shows Brittany Ferries' Commodore Clipper drifting in stormy weather.

Alderney records even stronger gusts of 75mph from Storm Austen.

A jury has failed to reach a verdict on a third gas worker accused of unlawfully killing ten people following the explosion at Haut du Mont nearly four years ago.

The States has taken the decision to close schools as Storm Force 10 winds are forecast for the Friday commute.

A decision is expected later today (22 October) on whether to suspend public services like schools and buses.

Two gas workers have been found guilty of unlawfully killing ten people following a fatal explosion in St Helier in December 2022.

Many dot gg websites are inaccessible, following international warnings about a security weakness in web software.

The new book series aims to explain how sensory-sensitive children experience the world.

The States and Stagecoach will meet today after the Assembly is told the current service has "not been good enough."

Aurigny is offering flexibility over travel while Ports wants boat owners to secure their vessels.

The director of an Emmy-nominated Nature documentary is coming to Guernsey to discuss threats facing marine ecosystems.

There are plans to put in a purpose built, two storey shipping container development.

Dementia Friendly Guernsey has made a video that includes prompts encouraging conversation and reminiscence

Guernsey Ports say abandoned fishing tackle has got tangled in boats, harbour property and wildlife.

Aurigny says Alderney flights should return to normal today (17 October), after more than a week of disruption.

The roof of Guernsey's upcoming Wildlife Hospital is officially in place.

The milestone community fundraiser has already exceeded last year’s total, with more donations to be counted.

A new scheme designed to remove the upfront costs of securing a home in Guernsey's private rental market.

Members of the Guernsey Blind Association have been sharing stories about the obstacles they face when navigating St Peter Port.

Help a Guernsey Child says - after 25 years - demand for its support and the cost of living are rising.

Deputy Ross Le Brun and a pedestrian rights group have condemned vehicles entering public walkways at speed.

A new survey has revealed islanders' attitudes to body image, masculinity and misogyny.

A new strategy is being developed which aims to protect women and girls in Guernsey and Alderney from violence.

We've been given a closer look at the panelling overhanging the Guernsey Airport terminal, which has been dislodged and rusted by bad weather over 21 years.

Pedestrian advocacy group Living Streets says some drivers are using pavements out of convenience rather than necessity, and it wants the law clarified.

Islanders are being urged to get CPR training this Restart A Heart Week.

A Guernsey man has developed an app to help the older generation make new connections.

Le Tissier scored her first senior international goal for England.

An online form to help gather information on unsafe behaviour on Guernsey's roads.

The GSPCA says deliberately stressing cattle and other livestock is "both cruel and potentially dangerous".

Alderney connectivity will be reduced for the next week.

Six installations showing the living conditions of homeless people in Guernsey are on display.

A discount on the tax on draught alcohol for Guernsey's hospitality trade will be debated by the States in November.

Wednesday's downpours brought almost the same amount of rain for Guernsey as fell during the whole of September.

Every year, readers of Condé Nast Traveller vote on destinations to be crowned "The best in the world."

The Guernsey Retail Group is urging politicians to rethink the threshold for GST exemptions on online purchases.

Guernsey Ports has completed the annual inspection of an iconic St Peter Port landmark.

Guernsey Airport will remain open for an extra hour and a half, on four days a week next summer.

States members will vote on progressing a law change to so Ladies College can accept a gift that will save taxpayers' money.

£15m will be invested in a fund aimed at growing Guernsey's economy as part of Budget proposals, which also include a 4.3% rise in fuel duty,

The family of Hannah Benfield have thanked people for their messages and flowers, as they request any further tributes be in support of Alderney charities.

The scaffolding at Guernsey Airport could come down for good, if the States agrees an 18 month long, £6 million repair job.

Around three quarters of the new stamps issued by Guernsey Post are snapped up by philatelists.

Guernsey's Alex Scott has withdrawn from the England squad.

Guernsey’s GST vote has sparked anger online, with one deputy calling for calm.

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.