"Contrived" housing development refused

• Plans to subdivide a greenhouse site to create six new homes have been refused and criticised as "contrived".
• The owner of land along Rues des Annevilles, near Camp du Roi in St Sampson's, had asked for permission to "subdivide, convert, extend and alter the dwelling and outbuildings to create 6 residential units", along

Today in Guernsey

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Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Jersey's school attendance steady after Guernsey launches attendance campaign • Jersey's school attendance figures have remained consistent since the pandemic – after Guernsey and Alderney launched a campaign to tackle truancy. • Education leaders in both Guernsey and Alderney said attendance has become an increasing challenge since the Covid-19 pandemic – seeing standards slip within the first week of a new term.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Schools in Guernsey to close for Storm Austen • The States has taken the decision to close schools as Storm Force 10 winds are forecast for the Friday commute.

The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Freedom of information appeal over prison complaints data dismissed • Freedom of Information Appeals Panel dismisses appeal over withheld data about complaints against HM Prison Les Nicolles officers Home Affairs refused to disclose number of complaints from non-inmates and their outcomes, citing operational harm and privacy exemptions Panel rules exemptions correctly applied due to ongoing investigations at the prison, but suggests requester reapply once investigations conclude Commit

The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · yesterday The Guernsey Folklore Map: witches, black dogs, ghosts and the devil - help us keep the island’s stories alive • Forty-five places where Guernsey’s old stories are still attached to the ground, and a map that needs your help to grow. • Every Friday night, the witches met on the Catioroc. • A headless black dog ran past the elms of the Ville-au-Roi.

Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Guernsey People Have Your Nay-Say: 3 in 4 Facebook politics posts are negative • People in Guernsey are used to having their say on social media, but when it comes to posts about politics nearly three in every four are negative, according to a new study. • Political PR firm Bridgehead Communications analysed more than 12,000 Facebook posts and comments over a nearly five year period up to this October.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Haut Du Mont: Jury fails to reach verdict on third gas worker • A jury has failed to reach a verdict on a third gas worker accused of unlawfully killing ten people following the explosion at Haut du Mont nearly four years ago.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Red wind warning issued for Channel Islands • Authorities are advising people to stay indoors as Storm Austen approaches Jersey and Guernsey.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday States schools to close due to Storm Austen • Officials are advising people to keep roads clear in Guernsey as forecasters predict strong winds.

Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday Students recognised at 2026 Guernsey Leadership Shadowing Awards • Isabella Blackwell from The Ladies' College has won first place in the 2026 IoD Guernsey Leadership Shadowing Awards. • Isabella, who shadowed Cerisse Fisher of Collas Crill, presented insights from her time at the firm, where she learnt about Guernsey trust and private client law.

Channel Eye - Events · Events · today AI Innovation Expo • Global technology leaders and Channel Islands businesses will share one stage at Beau Sejour on Friday 23 October, as the island's AI Sprint reaches its halfway point.

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What's on: next 14 days

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23 Oct · Ktea Kombucha, GuernseyThe Big Eat - KTea Live Ferment Brewery Tours

24 Oct · St James Concert and Assembly Hall, GuernseyThe Big Band Collective presents… MONSTER MASH

24 Oct · SULA Framing & Gallery, St. SampsonsSarnia Arts & Crafts Winter Exhibition

24 Oct at 19:00Gala Dinner with Celebrity Chef Ching-He Huang at China Red

25 Oct · Mojito Cocktail Bar (opposite Town Bus Terminus), GuernseyLearn to Dance Salsa with Heidi in Guernsey

24 Oct–1 NovHallowe’en Afternoon Tea at the OGH

27 Oct · The Bathing Pools Café, GuernseyThink & Drink October Edition

24 Oct at 11:00Souper Spooky Saturday

27 Oct(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

24 Oct at 12:30Free Cooking Demonstration with Celebrity Chef Ching-He Huang

28 OctTurn Your Ideas Into Income

24 Oct at 19:00Les Rocquettes 5-Course Menu & Sparkling Tea Pairing with Kooky Lifestyle

28 Oct · Guille-Alles Library, St Peter PortMake a Halloween Trick or Treat bag

25 Oct at 19:00Land & Sea

28 Oct–1 Nov; 29 Oct–31 Oct · St James Concert and Assembly Hall, GuernseyThe Ultimate Global Collection Festival VIP Experience

25 OctFilipino Night at the Ship & Crown

30 Oct · Albert Pier, GuernseyHalloween - The Ghost Train

25 Oct at 18:00Big Eat Sundays with Live Music at the Rocky

31 Oct · Albert Pier, GuernseyTrick or Treat Train

25 OctKaraoke Night at the Ship & Crown

31 Oct · Vale Church Hall, GuernseyHome-Start Halloween Party

26 OctOctober Half Term Holiday Club | Art for Guernsey

1 Nov · Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, AmherstOcean with David Attenborough

26 Oct at 09:00Guernsey Dairy Tour Experience

2 Nov · Kings Premier Health Club, GuernseyBoard effectiveness in the age of AI

26 OctGarlic Bread and Wine at Rosso

3 Nov · Conservatory Restaurant, GuernseyGILA Quiz Night - 2026

27 Oct at 19:15A Friends of Priaulx Library Talk: Policing in Guernsey during WW2

4 Nov · The Old Government House Hotel & Spa, St Peter PortLL03: Unlocking Value: A Trustee’s Guide to Commercial Property

27 OctCurry Night at the Ship & Crown

4 Nov · Bathing Pools, GuernseyAn evening with Safia Minney

5 NovNo Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

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

28 Oct at 18:00Japanese Calligraphy Evening Workshop | October

29 Oct at 18:00Dinner with Live Jazz: Glenn Holmes

29 OctA Taste of Spain - Tinto & La Reunion

29 OctSpooky Quiz Night

29 Oct at 18:00Curry Night at The Deerhound

30 Oct at 18:00Dinner with Live Jazz: The Likely Lads featuring Eloise Fabbri

31 OctHalloween Party at Balthazar

31 OctHalloween Party at The Ship and Crown

31 Oct at 10:00Tunnel of Terror - Family Halloween Event

31 Oct at 12:00Halloween Family Fun Day

31 Oct at 19:00Tunnel of Terror - Escape the Zombies

2 NovLiberation Festival of Laughs

3 Nov at 17:30Exile: The Evacuation of Elizabeth College

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Did you know? · Guernsey

On 9 May 1945 Guernsey was liberated when German forces signed an unconditional surrender aboard HMS Bulldog off St Peter Port at dawn, ending nearly five years of occupation.

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The shape of the day ahead

Cloudy with heavy showers or longer spells of rain, perhaps thundery. Wind 34 mph. Highs of 15°C.