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A night for a cycle – charity bike ride open to all ages and abilities

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-08-09
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A night for a cycle – charity bike ride open to all ages and abilities

A night for a cycle – charity bike ride open to all ages and abilities

• Pictured: Riders at last year's event " data-large-file="https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AG-ride.avif" /> Autism Guernsey is holding a unique nighttime cycling event to raise money to support autistic people and their families.
• The AG Night Ride will begin at 17:00 on Saturday 26 September with participants riding into the night.
• Sean Cheong, on behalf of Autism Guernsey, said: "It's a fan

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Today in Guernsey

Sunny.

Local
18°C
Overcast · High 25° · Low 18°
Wind
5mph
Moderate
Next High Tide
16:21
7.4m
Sources
35
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Need a kids' activity in a pinch? Children wanted to survey crabs
Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

Need a kids' activity in a pinch? Children wanted to survey crabs

• For parents in a pinch this summer there's a new kids' activity on offer – counting crabs.
• La Société Guernesiase is asking young islanders and their families to take part in a crab survey, newt Thursday, 13 August, at Portelet Bay from 13:15 to 14:30.
• Children will be shown how to safely survey crabs by The post Need a kids' activity in a pinch?

Pull it again – it might float!
Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

Pull it again – it might float!

• Pictured: The modified car will cross to Herm and onto Sark " data-large-file="https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Car-Pull.jpg" /> A car bound for the high seas is to be pulled along Guernsey's east coast to raise money for the Flying Christine III on Sunday.
• The bright yellow car has been made sea-worthy by marine ambulance volunteers over the last few months as it prepares to cross to Herm

Young Guernsey cricketers 'should feel proud' after World Cup exploits
Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

Young Guernsey cricketers 'should feel proud' after World Cup exploits

• Guernsey's under-19 cricket team is being hailed after they competed against some of Europe's top talent in World Cup qualification action.

Guernsey appoints its first finance sector concierge to support business growth
The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · 3 days ago

Guernsey appoints its first finance sector concierge to support business growth

• Peter Deacon appointed as Guernsey's first finance sector concierge following competitive selection process Role creates single point of contact for businesses, government, regulator and promotional agencies Position stems from key recommendation in Finance Sector Growth Strategy 2035 published in March Service will assist fund managers, family offices, wealth businesses and digital finance founders Mr Deacon brings

Guernsey FC knocked out of FA Cup
BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday

Guernsey FC knocked out of FA Cup

• Guernsey FC are knocked out of the FA Cup after a 5-0 loss to Crowborough Athletic at Victoria Park.

Shark species changing due to warmer waters
BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday

Shark species changing due to warmer waters

• Marine expert says some sharks follow prey into south-west England and Channel Islands waters.

The Weekly Briefing from The Quarry
The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · 3 days ago

The Weekly Briefing from The Quarry

• Dig This We're one year old!
• To celebrate we hosted a live event in the Cafe at St James.
• It was great to see so many people in the room to hear more about the role of independent solutions-focused journalism and our plans for the coming year.

Local utility · Practical note

Today in Guernsey

Check weather, roadworks, bus updates, harbour and airport links before you leave. Source links are included so readers can verify live changes.

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Public notices and resident checks

Council, planning, travel and official-source items that make this edition useful beyond the headlines.

Official notice: Guernsey appoints its first Finance Sector Concierge to support business growth. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: NOTIFICATION OF ADDITION TO THE PROTECTED BUILDINGS LIST. THE LAND PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (GUERNSEY) LAW, 2005 Land Planning and Development (Special Controls) Ordinance, 2007 ------------------ NOTIFICATION OF ADDITION TO... Open source ->Official notice: Gazette Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 9.30am on 18th August 2026, AZTECH SOCCER LIMITED, Fairbairn House Level 5, Rohais, St Peter Port GY1 1FE will apply to the Royal Court of... Open source ->Official notice: Recent States Meeting. This is an Ordinary Meeting of the States of Deliberation and this page lists the items which have been scheduled for debate. Open source ->Official notice: Major Projects Portfolio. The States are asked to decide: Whether, after consideration of the policy letter entitled ‘Major Projects Portfolio’ dated 24 March 2026, they are of the opinion: To approve and... Open source ->
Tide Table · Today

Tides · St Peter Port

gov.gg publishes tide times in GMT; add one hour during British Summer Time.

03:42
▲ High
7.1m
10:11
▼ Low
3.4m
16:21
▲ High
7.4m
23:00
▼ Low
3.0m
What's On · 8 items

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 8 priority public listings from 8 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

1 Jan - 31 Dec · Visit Guernsey events. Channel Islands Motor RacingSun 9 Aug · Eventbrite Guernsey. Scotch Whisky {Basic} (Course #205)4 Apr - 30 Sep · Visit Guernsey events. Rocquette Cider Tour and TastingTue 11 Aug · Eventbrite Guernsey. PSNY LGBTQIA+ Free Verse Workshop: Diving into the WreckAug 9 10:15 - 12:00 · Visit Guernsey events. A Walk Through Time: Explore Fort Hommet's Historic Headland OdysseySat 15 Aug · Seaweed Foraging Tours, Guernsey · Eventbrite Guernsey. Seaweed Foraging Tour1 Apr - 31 Oct · Visit Guernsey events. Guided Walks Around St Peter PortTue 18 Aug · Above Pier 17 Restaurant, Guernsey · Eventbrite Guernsey. Art En Plein Air
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Three Guernsey Amazon finds

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Guernsey cow, in gift form
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Guernsey cow, in gift form

The island's most famous export, minus the milking rota.

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Guernsey: Sea-swimming changing robe

For Cobo, Havelet and Fermain dips without the car-seat towel routine.

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Guernsey: Guernesiais and Norman-French reading

Dictionaries and primers for the island's own language.

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Did You Know · local trivia

A small local fact

St Peter Port Harbour is a familiar Guernsey landmark.

Local Fact · Did you know

Did you know? · Guernsey

The Priaulx Library, Guernsey's principal local and family history collection, was housed in Candie House, given to the island by Osmond de Beauvoir Priaulx in 1889.

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Today · Outlook

The shape of the day ahead

Sunny. Wind 5 mph. Highs of 25°C.

Until tomorrow morning Have a lovely day.
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