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November 2, 2026

Alderney strikes Gold at Britain in Bloom as Jenny gets her flowers

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-11-02
Alderney has struck gold at this year's Britain in Bloom awards, while one islander has been recognised for helping the island blossom. The island won Gold...
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Alderney strikes Gold at Britain in Bloom as Jenny gets her flowers

Alderney strikes Gold at Britain in Bloom as Jenny gets her flowers

• Alderney has struck gold at this year's Britain in Bloom awards, while one islander has been recognised for helping the island blossom.
• The island won Gold in the Coastal category at the 2026 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom competition, narrowly missing out on the top spot to North Berwick.

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Charity to host group dog walks for mental health

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• Several issues came up during negotiations to give the site back to the National Trust of Guernsey.

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A memorial to the Guernsey Martyrs on the Tower Hill steps in St Peter Port was unveiled at a commemorative service on 24 April 1999.

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