Guernsey News from Island FM
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Temporary traffic lights removed from key St Peter Port route sooner than expected
Temporary traffic lights expected to be in the Charroterie for 19 months have been removed - after just a couple of weeks.
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New car for Guernsey's Meals on Wheels fleet
The Lions Club of Guernsey has funded the vehicle, which is already in service.
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Major power cut switches off most of Alderney
Alderney Airport, the harbour, St Anne, and the school have all been without electricity.
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Perfect evening for Guernsey's 2026 Air Display
Islanders packed St Peter Port and east coast vantage points to watch the modern and veteran aircraft perform.
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The Red Arrows pull out of performing over Guernsey
The RAF display team says aircraft availability and engineering resources mean they cannot leave their Lincolnshire base overnight.
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Guernsey's Ladies' Pool reopens after pollution incident
Water quality tests 'excellent' at La Vallette Ladies' Pool.
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Passengers at Guernsey Airport told to expect some flight disruption
The advice is check in as usual unless your airline tells you otherwise following national flight chaos.
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Guernsey flights impacted by UK air traffic control issue
Some flights between Guernsey and the UK today (8 September) have been cancelled or delayed because of an issue with UK air traffic control.
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Engine fault sees private jet diverted to Guernsey Airport
Guernsey Airport operations were disrupted for an hour when a Jersey-bound jet made an emergency landing.
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Travel issues ahead of Channel Islands Pride
The lack of an inter-islands ferry is making it difficult for islanders in Jersey to get to Pride 2026 in Guernsey.
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WATCH: Car 'sails' from Guernsey to Sark
St John Ambulance and Rescue make the journey to raise funds for the Flying Christine marine ambulance.
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Guernsey donates to Nepali disaster relief effort
Overseas Aid gives £50,000 to ShelterBox which has deployed to Nepal.
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Memorial service for sailors who perished off Guernsey's west coast
The service at Lihou headland will remember those who died in the MV Prosperity disaster in the mid 70s.
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"Catastrophic" engine failure stops Channel Island ferry
Islands Unlimited won't sail again this season after engineers discovered the 'catastrophic' failure of an internal engine part.
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Popular Guernsey swimming pool could re-open within days
Environmental Health say the source of the pollution at La Vallette has been traced and work is underway on a permanent fix.
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Fog causes major disruption at Guernsey Airport
All six Aurigny aircraft are stuck in the UK after flying was suspended because of low visibility.
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Sark chef creates astronomy app
To help more people enjoy the night sky, a resident of Sark has published a free app.
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More women cycling in Guernsey after confidence booster classes
Guernsey's Health Improvement Commission rolls out British Cycling's 'Breeze' programme.
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Toilet leak forces closure of popular Guernsey seawater pool
Toilet water leaking from the cafe and changing room plumbing means the Ladies' Pool at La Vallette is closed until further notice.
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Alderney Children's Centre shortlisted for Nursery World Award
A nursery set up to address a childcare shortage in Alderney has been shortlisted for a national award.
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Hottest summer for Guernsey since records began
Guernsey Met has confirmed that the island had its warmest summer since records began in 1843.
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Guernsey considering funding requests following the disaster in Nepal
Overseas Aid says it is monitoring the situation closely.
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Private sector interest in taking over Guernsey's Digital Greenhouse
Economic Development Committee say talks and meetings are taking place with potential new operators.
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Guernsey's bus network revamped to improve reliability
Changes to Guernsey’s bus timetable, based on public feedback, aim to make services more reliable.
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Guernsey university-bound students offered Meningitis B vaccine
Uptake among students of the meningitis B vaccine is described as 'extremely positive', with more than 260 first doses administered.
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Australian actor returns to Guernsey with Victor Hugo one-man show
A one-man play will explore how Victor Hugo wrote The Toilers of the Sea while living in exile in Guernsey.
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Islands Unlimited cancels sailings until 10 September
Islands Unlimited has now cancelled all inter-islands sailings until 10 September because of a mechanical problem.
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Guernsey venues work together to support Vale Earth Fair
The weather has forced the special 50th-anniversary edition of the Vale Earth Fair to relocate.
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Royal Guernsey goats on show at Government House
A late summer show featuring Guernsey's gorgeous rare breed goats is at Government House today (Saturday 29).
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Grassroots Guernsey football clubs get matchday ball donation
Clubs competing in the Priaulx League will be kicking around professional-grade balls this season.
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New operator sought for Guernsey's Digital Greenhouse
States say the Digital Greenhouse is best run by the private or voluntary sector.
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One fifth of Year 1 schoolchildren in Guernsey overweight
Public Health say there's a 'sustained difference in weight status by school fee status' and that this is a worrying health inequality.
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Sark Shipping told to get its finances in order
Chief Pleas has extended a £300,000 loan until November to prevent the government-owned company from going into default.
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Reliability of Alderney airlinks to be reviewed
"Recent disruption" has prompted a review of air travel reliability to and from Alderney.
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Guernsey's final summer show cancels the fireworks display
A heightened fire risk caused by the dry summer has led to the cancellation of the North Show fireworks.
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New book celebrates Guernsey’s swimming culture
A new book, Wild Swims Guernsey, is diving into the island’s love of swimming, and raising money for charity.
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Guernsey's reservoir levels continue to fall
Guernsey Water say despite recent rainfall, supplies remain under pressure.
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Guernsey visitor numbers near pre-Covid levels
Stats for the second quarter of 2026 show 81,600 people visited Guernsey, only slightly lower than the 2019 figure.
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Guernsey registered plane in latest Hollywood film
The Dogs Stars is on general release this week and will be showing at Guernsey's Mallard cinema.
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No landing of bluefin tuna in Guernsey for a while
Work continues to get Bailiwick membership of the world conservation body.
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Rare medieval manuscript fragments discovered in Guernsey
Researchers say the discovery of manuscript fragments from the 12th to 15th centuries gives "an unprecedented glimpse into Guernsey’s medieval past."
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Guernsey's loss making leisure centre at a crossroads
A sustainability report shows Beau Sejour is ageing and need extensive repair or rebuilding.
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Detailed dive into the performance of Guernsey politicians
An online resource matches deputies' pledges with their voting records, ahead of the resumption of the GST debate.
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Guernsey prison to recruit new governor
States chief exec admits it is a 'challenging' time at Guernsey Prison.
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Guernsey hedge veg owners inaugural meeting
The Hedge Veg Alliance meet for the first time to discuss how to promote and future proof an island favourite.
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Guernsey’s Victor Hugo Centre given planning green light
Plans for a new Victor Hugo Centre in Guernsey have been approved.
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Stagnant water to remain at Guernsey park
Cleaning and refurbishing the pond at Saumarez Park is cost prohibitive, at an estimated £100,000.
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New Chairman For Guernsey's Island FM
Island FM is delighted to announce the appointment of Tom Fotheringham as Chairman of its Board of Directors.
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More listeners, listening for longer: Island FM sees big jumps in new RAJAR figures
The latest radio listening figures show Guernsey’s Island FM has it biggest audience in five years.
