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Jersey News
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Demolition of Victoria Marine Lake would be considered
The Infrastructure Minister has said he is open to 'all options' when it comes to making the 129-year-old structure safe, including demolition.
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17 schools create new 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' artwork
New artwork created by schoolchildren, to encourage islanders to 'reduce, reuse, and recycle', has been unveiled at the Household Recycling Centre!
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Senator Sir Mark Boleat appointed Planning and Regulation Minister
Senator Sir Mark Boleat has become Planning and Regulation Minister in Jersey's new government, overcoming two challenges in the States Assembly.
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Trial begins of man accused of sexual assaults in St Helier
The trial is underway of a man accused of a string of sexual assaults on five women on the streets of St Helier one Sunday morning last November.
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JSPCA seeks help to build new rural animals' shelter
The JSCPA is searching for a new home after more than 100 years on St Saviour's Road.
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Call to remain vigilant after spate of wildfires
Jersey's Chief Fire Officer is urging islanders to remain vigilant and responsible following wildfires in Little Sark, Guernsey, and France in recent days.
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Third heatwave ends, but more warm weather still to come
Jersey's third heatwave of the year is over, but there is more very warm weather to come this week.
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50 people evacuated from scene of fire in Portbail-sur-Mer
Smoke from the fire near the French coast could be seen across Jersey.
Guernsey News
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Venue change for semi-final screening in Guernsey
The England Fan Zone, organised by Owl Events, has been moved indoors.
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Discarded glass blamed for Little Sark fire
Glass that may date back to the Occupation is seen as the likely cause of the major wildfire on Little Sark.
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Appointment of Guernsey's first female Bailiff
Jessica Roland will become Guernsey's first ever female Bailiff, following the approval of her appointment by His Majesty the King.
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Sensitive demolition at Guernsey's largest building site to begin soon
The remaining buildings at Leale's Yard off the Bridge will be demolished carefully over the coming winter.
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Private fostering laws could be updated in Guernsey and Alderney
Children living under private fostering arrangements in Guernsey and Alderney could be given stronger legal protection.
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Guernsey big screen for World Cup Semi-Final sold out
A large outdoor screen will be set up along the Crown Pier for football fans to watch England vs Argentina.
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Hundreds protest against a goods and services tax for Guernsey
Islanders rallied in Market Square to hear from the deputies who are against GST.
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Donations page set up for Sark's volunteer firefighters
The community rallies to fight the first major fire incident ever declared on Sark.
UK News
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British weather: UK has more days above 30C this year than 1976 - with no significant rain forecast this week
The UK has now had 25 days this year when temperatures have exceeded 30C as the country experiences its third heatwave of the summer, the Met Office has said.
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UK teenagers to face social media curfew and no infinite scrolling - but can switch it off
Sixteen and 17-year-olds will face an overnight social media curfew and the disabling of addictive features under government plans - but critics say it won't achieve anything as the settings can be turned off.
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Police name man whose body was found in suitcase in Kent as Dale Mundell
Police have named a man whose body was found in a suitcase as 34-year-old Dale Mundell.
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UK will run the biggest home defence exercise in decades next year
The UK will hold its largest home defence exercise in decades next year to better prepare the country for the possibility of war.
Sport
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India vs England: Shubman Gill makes majestic 80 to propel India to series-opening six-wicket ODI victory at Edgbaston
Shubman Gill made an imperious 80 off 75 balls before retiring injured to propel India to a six-wicket victory over England in the one-day international series opener at Edgbaston.
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Youri Tielemans to Man Utd: Belgium midfielder from Aston Villa brings passing class and much more for Michael Carrick
Youri Tielemans has already made his mark on English football having scored one of the great FA Cup winning goals for Leicester City. His volley set Aston Villa on their way to European glory in May too. Maybe the best is still to come for him at Manchester United.
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England vs Argentina: Declan Rice fit for World Cup semi-final as Thomas Tuchel's squad issues begin to ease
Declan Rice is fit and available to start England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, Sky Sports News understands.
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Julian Alvarez: Barcelona refuse to give up on Argentina World Cup star and Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain target
Barcelona are not giving up on signing Arsenal target Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid and could raise their offer after the World Cup.
Business & Finance
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Thames Water lenders reassure on fresh financial support | Mark Kleinman blog
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South East Water facing £30.5m penalty for multiple failures
Troubled South East Water (SEW) is facing a £30.5m redress package for multiple customer service failures, the industry watchdog has announced.
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Allow councils to put up council tax by as much as they want, MPs tell Burnham
A cross-party group of MPs has told prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham he should allow councils to increase council tax by as much as they want.
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US returns $81bn after Trump tariffs ruled illegal
The US has returned tens of billions of dollars raised through tariffs after they were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Scott Mills was BBC's highest earner before his sacking, new figures reveal
Former Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills was the BBC's highest earner until he was sacked in March, latest figures reveal.
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'One of the greats': Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died
Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill has died aged 78.
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Ed Sheeran inspires new £12.5m music education in libraries scheme
Ed Sheeran has inspired a new £12.5m government initiative to bring music education into libraries across England.
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The West End will not go dark this summer, as Equity reaches an agreement
Potential theatre strikes across London's West End this summer have been averted after union members reached a proposed agreement with The Society of London Theatre (SOLT).
UK Politics
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Nicola Sturgeon's statement to police on SNP finances will not be released, says lawyer
The written statement Scotland's former first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, gave to police investigating the SNP’s finances will not be released, her lawyer has said.
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Police Scotland probing comments made by University of Aberdeen employee who hoped Ann Widdecombe had 'extremely painful death'
Police Scotland is carrying out "additional enquiries" after a university employee posted online that they hoped Ann Widdecombe suffered "an extremely painful death".
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Allow councils to put up council tax by as much as they want, MPs tell Burnham
A cross-party group of MPs has told prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham he should allow councils to increase council tax by as much as they want.
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Burnham's 'challenge' as pledge to halve schools disadvantage gap gets tougher
The persistent disadvantage gap in schools will be an "early challenge" for the next prime minister, researchers are warning.
Around the world
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Senators demand Pentagon reveals outcome of Minab school strike probe
Senators have demanded the US military urgently reveals the findings of its probe into a deadly missile strike on an Iranian school.
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Why is Trump risking a 'forever war' with Iran?
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Fifth British national identified as victim of wildfire in Spain
A fifth British national has been identified as a victim of a wildfire in southern Spain in which killed more than a dozen people.
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Australian police release unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker Peter Falconio's murder
Police in Australia have marked the 25th anniversary of the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio by releasing previously unseen photographs from their investigation.
Science and Technology
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UK teenagers to face social media curfew and no infinite scrolling - but can switch it off
Sixteen and 17-year-olds will face an overnight social media curfew and the disabling of addictive features under government plans - but critics say it won't achieve anything as the settings can be turned off.
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What is a 'firewave'? And when will the risks from blazes during this heatwave end?
At least 19 wildfires are burning across the UK as a third heatwave in as many months continues - causing a phenomonon experts have previously called a "firewave".
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World-class UK medical research not delivering enough benefits for British people
World-leading medical research in the UK is not yet delivering better health outcomes for enough people in the country, according to a new report.
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More than 2,700 deaths linked to May and June heatwaves, study suggests
More than 2,700 people in England and Wales died from heat-related causes during May and June's record hot spells, experts estimate.
And finally...
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Man breaks Guinness world record for loudest ever shout
An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.
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Wild black bear captured in Japan after multi-day hunt through major city
Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.
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Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.
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Cheese-rolling legend beaten by German YouTuber
The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber.
