Breast cancer awareness month highlights prevention and early detection

• Public Health marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with campaign focusing on alcohol reduction and early detection through regular self-checks Research shows even one alcoholic drink per day can increase breast cancer risk by 7 to 10 per cent, with risk rising as consumption increases Breast cancer is the island's third most common cancer, with an average of 12 to 13 deaths annually between 2020 and 2022 Health offici

Today in Guernsey

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The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Guernsey Airport terminal roof repairs to cost £6.1m • States' Trading Supervisory Board seeks approval for £6.1m repairs to Guernsey Airport terminal roof, addressing defects dating back to 2004 construction Roof panels have been repeatedly detached by high winds since terminal completion, most recently during Storm Ciaran in 2023 Safety scaffolding installed last year has already captured one dislodged panel, preventing it from falling 2016 structural survey identified

Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · yesterday G-Prize 2026 launches – with a £5,000 prize • Innovate Guernsey has launched the 'G-Prize 2026', aiming to find the best AI-built response to a real problem facing the island. • Part of the AI Sprint, there is £5,000 and a trophy for the winning submission. • Susan Watson, Chair of Innovate Guernsey, said the competition is looking for working pilots rather than pitches, concepts or demonstrations.

Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday "A politician is going to get hurt at some point" • Deputy Neil Inder Deputies who voted for GST are said to be facing unprecedented levels of abuse. • Before, and since Friday's landmark vote to endorse a previous States' decision to reform tax policies, passionate protestors have made their feelings clear on the introduction of a goods and services tax.

Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · yesterday HSBC staff recognised at international awards • Pictured: the HSBC CIIOM team at the awards Staff from HSBC Channel Island and Isle of Man were recognised at the bank's awards initiative.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Majority of Guernsey stamps bought by collectors • Around three quarters of the new stamps issued by Guernsey Post are snapped up by philatelists.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Alex Scott withdraws from England squad • Guernsey's Alex Scott has withdrawn from the England squad.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Police recover wrecked vehicle from cliffs • A Chinook helicopter is used to lift the vehicle from the base of cliffs, police say.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Application to use site to store industrial waste • Guernsey Recycling Group wants to use the piece of land for commercial and industrial waste.

Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · 2 days ago Community fitness class to improve the wellness of seniors • Pictured: The Otago classes will be held at St Martin's Community Centre A fitness class to improve older adults' strength, balance and confidence will be offered in Guernsey for the first time. • The Otago Exercise Programme was originally developed in New Zealand using extensive research and evidence.

La Gazette Officielle · Legal · today TRAVIS DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION) • TRAVIS DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (Company No.: 44225) (in Guernsey Member’s Voluntary Liquidation) (the “Company”) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Company adopted the following.

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What's on: next 14 days

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7 Oct at 19:00 · St James Concert and Assembly Hall, GuernseyFanny Davies International Piano Series: Harry the Piano

7 Oct · Frossard Theatre at Guernsey Museum, St Peter PortTHE WILLIAM MORRIS COLLECTIVE: An Evening with Suzanne Fagence Cooper

9 Oct · The Old Government House Hotel & Spa, GuernseyYBG Masquerade Ball

10 Oct · Kings Premier Health Club, GuernseyMove Your Bits: Les Mills The Trip at Kings

7 Oct at 09:00Guernsey Dairy Tour Experience

14 OctHow To Be Kind To Yourself - Shahroo Izadi

7 OctNational Curry Week at The Curry Room

15 Oct · The Duke Hotel, GuernseyGuernsey Future Leaders Event

7 OctCocktail masterclasses at Balthazar

15 OctHBR Press Webinar: Resilient Optimism

15 OctHBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

9 OctSarnia Arts & Crafts Club | Winter Exhibition

16 Oct · Les Côtils, GuernseyGSCCA Lecture Lunch Key Changes to FRS102

9 OctSt Saviour's Church Concert Series 2026

17 OctToday's RDH Virtual Dental Continuing Education (CE) Event - Oct. 17, 2026

10 OctBurgers & Brews with Smokey Red's BBQ

10 OctNerine Festival

11 Oct at 12:30Sunday Carvery, Served with Jazz

13 Oct at 17:30Tapas Night at The Deerhound

14 Oct'Get Shucked' - a Balthazar Seafood Experience with Guernsey & Herm Oysters

15 Oct at 18:00Florist Extraordinaire Simon Lycett

15–16 OctMurder Mystery at the OGH - SOLD OUT

16 OctThe Great Outdoors Herm Weekend

16 Oct at 19:00The Vale Earthlings Ball

17 Oct'Get Shucked' - a Seafood Feast at The Duke

18 Oct at 13:30Autumn Market

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A small local fact

St Peter Port has long been Guernsey's main harbour and commercial centre.

Did you know? · Guernsey

The Guernsey cow's milk has a golden-yellow tinge from its high beta-carotene content, earning the breed the nickname the 'Golden Guernsey'.

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The shape of the day ahead

Sunny periods but perhaps misty or foggy at first, the chance of a shower later. Wind 6 mph. Highs of 19°C.