Guernsey News from Island FM

The site of the former Octopus restaurant at Havelet is on the market for an undisclosed sum.

There's been an increased police presence around Victoria Avenue after a suspected attempted murder.

The island's electoral roll closes at midnight on 25 April.

The Nature Commission is asking islanders to survey ponds to better understand local damselfly and dragonfly populations.

A team of directors from the School Of Popular Music will be jetting off to Dubai this weekend, ahead of their new studio opening.

Deputy Andy Cameron, who obtained the figures, says it shows 'absence is moving in the wrong direction.'

Just over halfway through the spring, no rain has fallen on the islands for 20 days.

Surveys are asking about attitudes in the Channel Islands toward masculinity, gender discrimination and body image.

The famous RAF display team will thrill the crowds at the evening air display.

Guernsey Water says an exceptionally rainy start to the year has fully replenished stocks.

A Guernsey tour company says the tourism sector can no longer depend entirely on cruise passengers.

IT provider says the £21M failure was not down to delivery issues alone.

New EU rules on travelling with pets come into force tomorrow (22 April) that will affect some people in the Channel Islands who take their pet to France.

The MyGov IT programme investigation blames poor management and weak financial control but stops short of naming those responsible.

Guernsey's Home of Football has signed a sponsorship deal with a local footballer who will captain the England over-75s again this year.

The My Breast Friend app has recieved a grant from The Invicta Community Fund.

Guernsey looked its best in the spring sunshine as the British Airways' Airbus made its first London Heathrow round trip.

The States subsidised route to Terminal 5 begins on Sunday (19 April) with treats for passengers and a water salute expected.

Guernsey police are seeking information or witnesses after signs and a property were vandalised in separate incidents.

Guernsey's Social Investment Fund is inviting applications for sizable charity funding.

Families can learn how to look after young riders when cycling on Guernsey's roads.

The first round of water sampling that could identify new species in Guernsey is complete.

With days to go before Guernsey's first ever islandwide by-election we look at the logistics and the candidates.

Tickets are now available for both this year's men's and women's Muratti.

RNLI lifeguards and lifeboats in the Channel Islands helped more than 100 people last year, saving at least one life, according to the charity.

The Planning Authority acted within hours to a report of damage to the roots of trees in St Sampsons.

DFDS will not be running a weekend service between Jersey and Guernsey following a decision by the Economic Development Committee.

Fourteen purpose-built one-bedroom flats have been created to help disabled islanders live more independently.

The Guernsey Conservation Volunteers celebrate both a King's Award and their 30th anniversary.

Guernsey’s Economic Development Committee has rejected a request from the newspaper boat company for financial support.

School says allegations date back to the 70s and 80s and it takes its safeguarding responsibility 'extremely seriously.'

Oil paintings created by a long-serving Guernsey GP will be auctioned off this month to raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice.

The Vape Bar says the States of Guernsey is ignoring it after it challenged new rules that ban under-18s from entering its shop.

The MS Hamburg was due to anchor in the Little Russel on 14 April but will go to Cherbourg instead.

Householders in St Peter Port have been receiving their rates bills AFTER the due by date.

1,100 Channel Islanders took part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026.

The cycling charity Only Fools and Donkeys has given a new bike trailer to the adapted cycling initiative, Wheels For You.

Islanders can explore St Peter Port shops and see where the famous author Victor Hugo went in the 1800s.

The Skybus Twin Otter will provide resilience on the lifeline Alderney routes.

The Weighbridge roundabout will be closed in sections overnight from 11 to 21 April to allow resurfacing.

Over the past 18 years, sponsored riders have raised nearly £1.2M for Les Bourgs.

An extended programme of direct flights abroad is on offer this winter.

Guernsey residents with experience of the film industry can apply for roles in a new Hollywood picture, set during the Occupation.

The initial financial stage of the purchase of Sark Electricity has been agreed by Chief Pleas.

The Cross Berth at the White Rock is praised by Islands Unlimited for its ease of access on all tides.

After 8 years of building it in his garage, Colin Matthews has finally been able to pilot his kit plane.

The UK’s largest bus operator, Stagecoach, took over from CT Plus in April 2025.

Temperatures in Jersey will hit the mid 20s but a couple of degrees less in Guernsey.

Crews spent around three hours tackling, and then damping down, the blaze.

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.