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Today in Guernsey

Mainly sunny.

The local news that matters this morning

Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Back to the future? 1970s size car parking spaces still the norm in Guernsey • Beau Séjour is not the only 1970s relic still in regular use in Guernsey. • In the same week that the island's only publicly funded leisure centre has been criticised as "tired and dated", the States team responsible for car parks in the island has admitted that they're still using measurements from the 1970s to determine

Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Storm-damaged housing estate to be extended with new flats • A dozen new flats are to be created in the Green Lanes, after Storm Goretti tore through the roof of existing buildings. • While the storm caused devastating damage to Maison Haro, Maison Grue, Maison Faite, and Mon Plaisir Apartments, the owner has spotted an opportunity to create 12 new flats by building up a level.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Sark Shipping told to get its finances in order • Chief Pleas has extended a £300,000 loan until November to prevent the government-owned company from going into default.

Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday Guernsey Housing Association invests in homegrown talent with Maintenance Manager promotion • Guernsey Housing Association has promoted Tyler McKane to Maintenance and Asset Manager after 10 years with the organisation. • In his new role, Tyler (pictured) will oversee the maintenance and investment needs of GHA’s rental and partial ownership properties, working with suppliers and contractors to ensure homes remain safe, well-maintained and compliant.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Reliability of Alderney airlinks to be reviewed • "Recent disruption" has prompted a review of air travel reliability to and from Alderney.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Channel swimmers complete relay in bathing pool • Among the members of the Odyssey 2 swim squad is John Bauer, chairman of Barnham Parish Council.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Charity seeking volunteers to maintain service • Guernsey Voluntary Service seek volunteers to avoid reducing the hours of its bathing service.

Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday High-risk data breaches fall in Guernsey • The Office of the Data Protection Authority in Guernsey has released personal data breach statistics for the second quarter of 2026, revealing a decrease in the number of reported data breaches in comparison with the previous quarter. • Of the 49 breach reports that came into the ODPA from April to June, only four were classified Source: Channel Eye - Full story: ' High-risk data breaches fall in Guernsey '.

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What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 24 priority public listings from 24 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

30 AugFinding Your North Star (and Swallowing It)

5 Sep at 12:00 · La Seigneurie, House and Gardens, SarkSarktoberfest

5 Sep at 16:00 · National Trust of Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum, GuernseyThe Annual Dementia Friendly Festival 2026

6 Sep · Vazon Road, GuernseyTower to Tower Walk/Run 2026

29 Aug at 13:45Seaweed Foraging Tours

8 Sep · Les Rocquettes Hotel, GuernseySenior Staff Meeting Q3

29 Aug at 16:00Seafront Saturdaze

9 SepWebinar: Parkinson's and dementia

29 Aug at 19:00Samphire Ensemble presents Electric Eden

10 Sep · The Crown Club at Old Government House Hotel, GuernseyGILA & GBC - Joint Summer Drinks

30 AugVale Earth Fair 2026

10 Sep · Les Côtils, GuernseyXero training with DNA LTD

30 Aug at 10:00Seafront Sundays

30 Aug at 10:00Guernsey Aero Club Wings and Wheels Open Day

30 Aug at 10:15Discover the hidden trenches and bunkers: Journey inside Batterie Scharnhorst

30 Aug at 15:00Cobo Balcony Gigs

30 Aug at 10:00Crown Pier Sunday Market

2 Sep at 19:30Psychic Sally

4 SepAlderney Fly-In

6 Sep at 10:00The art of Tai Chi and Eastern Arts

8 Sep–2 OctArt in the Park - 'Nature in Focus' by Mark Naftel

8 Sep at 15:00Meet the Pilots

9 Sep7-night art retreat in Herm

9 Sep at 18:30Guernsey Air Display

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A small local fact

Priaulx Library appears often in island directions and visitor guides.

Did you know? · Guernsey

Guernsey is not part of the United Kingdom but a self-governing Crown Dependency, the chief island of the Bailiwick of Guernsey alongside Alderney, Sark and Herm.

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The shape of the day ahead

Mainly sunny. Wind 7 mph. Highs of 21°C.