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August 3, 2026

Election lessons on the agenda as Sark hosts summit for the islands

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-08-03
Fresh from a year of elections across in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, politicians will descend on Sark this autumn to compare notes on democracy,...
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Election lessons on the agenda as Sark hosts summit for the islands

Election lessons on the agenda as Sark hosts summit for the islands

• Fresh from a year of elections across in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, politicians will descend on Sark this autumn to compare notes on democracy, voter turnout and what they learned at the ballot box.
• The Sark Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) is hosting the CPA Crown Dependencies Meeting in October The post Election lessons on the agenda as Sark hosts summit for the islands appeared

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Almanac · Daily readings

Today in Guernsey

Mainly sunny.

Local
17°C
Clear · High 27° · Low 16°
Wind
2mph
Light
Next High Tide
10:17
8.5m
Sources
35
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Local news · 4 stories

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Could you be the GSPCA's next dog walker or cat carer? Charity on hunt for volunteers as "busiest summer ever" hits
Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

Could you be the GSPCA's next dog walker or cat carer? Charity on hunt for volunteers as "busiest summer ever" hits

• The GSPCA is looking for weekend staff and volunteers to help take care during what's become one of the charity's busiest summer’s.
• There are lots of opportunities available, from dog walking and cat care to wildlife support and administrative and desk duties.
• There are evening and weekend shifts to support the charity's 24/7 work – The post Could you be the GSPCA's next dog walker or cat carer?

Poorly hedgehog 'handed himself in'
Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

Poorly hedgehog 'handed himself in'

• Pictured: Snotty the Hedgehog was rescued by the St John Ambulance team " data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/st-johns-hedgehog-gspca-guernsey-july-2026.png" /> A hedgehog was found "handing himself in" at the St John Ambulance Station late on Wednesday night.
• He wasn't fessing up to any spiky crimes, but was admitting himself to being looked after.

Guernsey Scarecrow Festival raises bumper amount
Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

Guernsey Scarecrow Festival raises bumper amount

• The Torteval Scarecrow Festival enjoyed bumper takings meaning Guernsey charities benefit.

Merrien bags silver for Guernsey in Glasgow
Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

Merrien bags silver for Guernsey in Glasgow

• Bowler Alison Merrien does Team Guernsey proud with silver on the final day of the Commonwealth Games

Local utility · Practical note

Today in Guernsey

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Public notices and resident checks

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Official notice: Guernsey and Alderney seeking to strengthen Economic Development collaboration. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: Islanders asked to "Track Don't Trample". Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. 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: Current 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

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04:18
▼ Low
1.8m
10:17
▲ High
8.5m
16:30
▼ Low
2.1m
22:30
▲ High
8.6m
What's On · 8 items

What's on: next 14 days

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1 Jan - 31 Dec · Visit Guernsey events. Channel Islands Motor RacingMon 3 Aug · Eventbrite Guernsey. Neurocycle Certification Program Q&A4 Apr - 30 Sep · Visit Guernsey events. Rocquette Cider Tour and TastingTue 4 Aug · Eventbrite Guernsey. Three AI Superpowers: ChatGPT, Gemini & NotebookLM1 Apr - 31 Oct · Visit Guernsey events. Guided Walks Around St Peter PortTue 4 Aug · Eventbrite Guernsey. How to Do Business with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)19 Jun - 31 Aug · Visit Guernsey events. The Bleeding Veil: An Exhibition by Etienne MarquisWed 5 Aug · La Vallette Bathing Pools, Guernsey · Eventbrite Guernsey. IoD Guernsey Summer Social Lunch – Celebrating Guernsey in the Sunshine
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Did You Know · local trivia

A small local fact

Grand Havre is a familiar Guernsey landmark.

Local Fact · Did you know

Did you know? · Guernsey

Fort Grey, a Martello-style tower built in 1804 on a tidal islet in Rocquaine Bay, is nicknamed the 'Cup and Saucer' and now houses a shipwreck museum.

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Today · Outlook

The shape of the day ahead

Mainly sunny. Wind 2 mph. Highs of 27°C.

Until tomorrow morning Have a lovely day.
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