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Jersey News
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A guide to Channel Islands Pride 2025
The 10th Channel Islands Pride will see Channel Islanders gather Jersey's People's Park today (21 June).
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No phone-use at government schools from September
Students at government schools and colleges will not be allowed to use their phones during the school day from September.
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Calls for legal protection of whistleblowers in Jersey
Jersey Employment Forum is calling for the legal protection of those disclose information that is in the public interest, or 'whistleblow'.
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Sandy Park saved
Sandy Park at Long Beach has been saved, with Grouville parishioners agreeing to take over its upkeep.
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Olly takes on 'Dawn 'til Dusk' charity golfing challenge
Olly Spry is taking on a golfing challenge for charity, starting at dawn and ending when the sun sets.
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Headland fire at Grève de Lecq on hottest day of the year so far
A 2km² land fire at Grève de Lecq has been extinguished by Jersey Fire and Rescue.
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Commodore Goodwill to return to Jersey waters
DFDS has acquired the Commodore Goodwill, which will run freight services between Jersey, Portsmouth and St Malo.
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Opera House appoints new Interim Board Chair
Jersey Opera House has announced the appointment of a new interim Chair. Laura Robertson takes over from Cyril Whelan who's stepped down.
Guernsey News
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A guide to Channel Islands Pride 2025
The 10th Channel Islands Pride will see Channel Islanders gather Jersey's People's Park today (21 June).
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"No major faults" observed in Guernsey's 2025 Election
A team of independent, impartial and international election observers came to Guernsey to ensure democratic values were upheld as the island took to the polls.
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De Sausmarez first of 11 women in Guernsey's States
Newcomers and seasoned politicians among a cohort of females that make up more than a quarter of the Assembly.
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Two women top the Guernsey election poll
Deputies Lindsay De Sausmarez and Yvonne Burford are resoundingly returned but voters back a swathe of newcomers.
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Commodore Goodwill to return to Jersey waters
DFDS has acquired the Commodore Goodwill, which will run freight services between Jersey, Portsmouth and St Malo.
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Guernsey's airline to sell its Dorniers
Aurigny will team up with Skybus to operate the Alderney lifeline routes, promising a more resilient and financially efficient service.
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Next generation of Guernsey athletes benefit from travel bursary
Young triathletes, karters, cyclists and horse riders will have the cost of transporting themselves and their equipment to training and competitions covered.
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Guernsey goes to the polls
Voting is underway in Guernsey's second island-wide election of deputies.
UK News
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'Stability in Middle East is priority,' says Starmer - as world reacts to strikes
Sir Keir Starmer has said stability in the Middle East is "a priority" following US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, as the world has reacted to the attack.
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Latest polling says if an election was held tomorrow Reform UK would win a majority
Since the local elections Reform UK has had no shortage of good polls.
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Palestine Action: The 'enemy within' or non-violent protesters?
The impending ban on protest group Palestine Action has divided opinion - described as both "outrageous" and "long overdue".
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UK weather: Up to 40mm of rain could fall in two hours amid thunderstorm warning
A yellow warning is in place for "potentially intense" thunderstorms in large parts of the country - and some places could have up to 40mm of rainfall in less than two hours.
Sport
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England vs India: Ollie Pope's century gave me 'goosebumps' says Ben Duckett, as Jasprit Bumrah shines for visitors
Ben Duckett admitted he had "goosebumps" watching under-pressure Ollie Pope score a century on day two of the first Test between England and India at Headingley.
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England vs India: Ollie Pope hits ninth Test hundred as hosts fight back into first Test on day two at Headingley
Ollie Pope struck a ninth Test century as part of a stirring England fightback on day two of the first Test at Headingley, the hosts closing on 209-3 in reply to India's first-innings 471.
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David 'Syd' Lawrence: Former England and Gloucestershire bowler dies aged 61 after motor neurone disease diagnosis
David 'Syd' Lawrence, the first British-born Black cricketer to play for England, has died at the age of 61.
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Marcus Rashford: Man Utd forward says he would like to play with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford has said he would like to play alongside Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.
Business & Finance
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Former Centrica chief Laidlaw in frame to chair embattled BP
Sam Laidlaw, the former boss of Centrica, is among the candidates being considered as the next chairman of BP, Britain’s besieged oil and gas exploration giant.
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Hundreds of jobs at risk as River Island takes axe to store base
Hundreds more high street jobs are being put at risk as part of a sweeping overhaul of the family-owned fashion retailer River Island.
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Post Office Capture scandal: Sir Alan Bates calls for those responsible for wrongful convictions to be 'brought to account'
Sir Alan Bates has called for those responsible for the wrongful convictions of sub postmasters in the Capture IT scandal to be "brought to account".
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'Inflation and customer cutbacks' blamed for big dive in retail sales
Retail sales volumes suffered their largest monthly fall since December 2023 last month, according to official figures which suggest a link to rising bills.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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From niche to a billion pound industry: How immersive events have taken over
While cinemas are struggling and London's West End has witnessed a significant escalation in ticket prices, creatives behind immersive experiences say their sector is experiencing "a gold rush moment".
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Final BTS member discharged from military service, sparking reunion hopes
K-pop star Suga, a rapper and songwriter from global sensation BTS, has been discharged from South Korea's mandatory military service.
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US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to attempting to cause GBH
Singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to attempting to cause grievous bodily harm over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub two years ago.
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Director Danny Boyle on how 28 Years Later could be seen as an allegory for Brexit
Director Danny Boyle has said his latest film 28 Years Later could be seen as an allegory for Brexit.
UK Politics
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'Stability in Middle East is priority,' says Starmer - as world reacts to strikes
Sir Keir Starmer has said stability in the Middle East is "a priority" following US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, as the world has reacted to the attack.
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Latest polling says if an election was held tomorrow Reform UK would win a majority
Since the local elections Reform UK has had no shortage of good polls.
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Palestine Action: The 'enemy within' or non-violent protesters?
The impending ban on protest group Palestine Action has divided opinion - described as both "outrageous" and "long overdue".
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MPs back legalising assisted dying in England and Wales after historic Commons vote
MPs have voted to approve a historic bill that would legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
Around the world
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Isfahan, Natanz and Fordow: What we know about the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities
Details are emerging about the US strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities.
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For Trump the performative presidency just got real - in this war the 'in' may be easier than the 'out'
Make no mistake, this is a big moment. Donald Trump has done what he said he wouldn't do - he's gone to war in the Middle East.
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'Fordow is gone': US warplanes strike three nuclear sites as Iran warns of 'everlasting' consequences
The US has carried out a "very successful attack" on three nuclear sites on Iran, President Donald Trump has said, while Tehran has warned of "everlasting" consequences.
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What happens next after US strikes is largely in Iran's control - but there are no good choices
As the sun rises above Jerusalem this morning, Israelis will be waking to the news that America has joined their war and attacked Iran. It will be met with mixed feelings.
Science and Technology
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Every baby in the UK to receive DNA testing
Every baby in the UK will have their DNA tested under a new 10-year plan for the NHS.
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Minecraft users targeted by criminals posing as game coders
Minecraft users are being targeted by criminals posing as game coders online.
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SpaceX rocket being tested explodes into giant fireball before launch in Texas
A SpaceX rocket has exploded before launch - sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky.
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'Pioneering' new scanner used for brain tumour patients trialled in world-first
A "pioneering" new scanner derived from MRI technology could be used to track brain cancer spread and lead to improved treatment for patients, scientists have said.
And finally...
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Police issue mosh pit warning ahead of Download festival in Leicestershire this weekend
Police are warning rock fans at this weekend's Download festival about the potential for accidental calls while in the mosh pit.
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Syrian contractor discovers ancient Byzantine tomb complex during construction
A Syrian contractor made a historic discovery when clearing the rubble of a destroyed home, stumbling upon remains of an underground Byzantine tomb complex.
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Display of saint's remains draws huge crowds - but bishop says it 'encourages morbid curiosity'
Tens of thousands of people have flocked to see the remains of a revered Spanish saint, more than 440 years after her death, prompting debate over whether such displays "encourage morbid curiosity".
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Cheese-loving daredevils hurl themselves down Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire for famous race
Dairy-loving daredevils from around the world have descended on Gloucestershire and thrown themselves down Cooper's Hill in the annual cheese-rolling race.