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October 12, 2026

GADOC brings award-winning play to local stage

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-10-12

Internationally-acclaimed musical 'Come From Away' is being performed in Guernsey this month. The musical tells the true story of the small Newfoundland...
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GADOC brings award-winning play to local stage

GADOC brings award-winning play to local stage

• Internationally-acclaimed musical 'Come From Away' is being performed in Guernsey this month.
• The musical tells the true story of the small Newfoundland town of Gander, whose residents suddenly found themselves welcoming thousands of unexpected visitors from around the world on 9 September 2001.

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Today in Guernsey

Cloudy with occasional rain or drizzle. Risk of mist or fog patches at times.

Local
16°C
Light drizzle · High 18° · Low 15°
Wind
14mph
Fresh
Next High Tide
08:16
9.5m
Sources
35
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Local news · 6 stories

The local news that matters this morning

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

Sark the first to allow proxy voting in elections
Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

Sark the first to allow proxy voting in elections

• Pictured: The proposed amendments would make Sark's scrutiny process simpler and fairer Sark is to become the first of the Channel Islands to allow voters to use a proxy so they can have their say in elections even when they aren't available on polling day.

Eating disorder 'stole my spark and personality'
BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday

Eating disorder 'stole my spark and personality'

• Hattie Whitman started posting to her Healing Hattie Instagram account in August 2024.

Ogier teams in Guernsey, Jersey and London recognised in 2027 Legal 500 UK Guide
Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · 3 days ago

Ogier teams in Guernsey, Jersey and London recognised in 2027 Legal 500 UK Guide

• Ogier’s teams in Guernsey, Jersey and London have received recognition for their “specialised expertise, rapid results and client-focused service” in the Legal 500 UK Guide 2027.

New grant scheme supports charities faster
BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday

New grant scheme supports charities faster

• The money can be used to buy important equipment, supplies or one-off expenses.

Guernsey's 'temporary' Weighbridge mast remains in excellent condition
Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · 5 days ago

Guernsey's 'temporary' Weighbridge mast remains in excellent condition

• Guernsey Ports has completed the annual inspection of an iconic St Peter Port landmark.

States to vote on independence for The Ladies' College
Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · 6 days ago

States to vote on independence for The Ladies' College

• States members will vote on progressing a law change to so Ladies College can accept a gift that will save taxpayers' money.

Local utility · Practical note

Today in Guernsey

Check weather, roadworks, bus updates, harbour and airport links before you leave. Source links are included so readers can verify live changes.

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Public notices and resident checks

Council, planning, travel and official-source items that make this edition useful beyond the headlines.

Official notice: Alderney murder investigation stretching Guernsey Police resources. Guernsey's Police Chief says support has been drafted in from the forces in the south west of England, Jersey and the local Customs and Immigration Service. Open source ->Official notice: Digital artist visits Guernsey to share immersive health artworks. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: Proposals to repair Guernsey Airport Terminal Roof. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: Guernsey attends 2026 Normandy Summit at Caen University. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: Guernsey represented at Commonwealth Investment and Resilience Roundtable. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->
Tide Table · Today

Tides · St Peter Port

gov.gg publishes tide times in GMT; add one hour during British Summer Time.

02:21
▼ Low
1.2m
08:16
▲ High
9.5m
14:37
▼ Low
1.3m
20:30
▲ High
9.4m
What's On · 26 items

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 26 priority public listings from 26 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

13 Oct · The Old Government House Hotel & Spa, St Peter PortLL02: Impact of UK Non-Dom Reforms on Guernsey Resident Trustees & Advisers14 OctHow To Be Kind To Yourself - Shahroo Izadi15 Oct · The Duke Hotel, GuernseyGuernsey Future Leaders Event15 OctPerfectionnement en programmation Python [en ligne, PYT102]15 OctHBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism13 Oct at 17:30Tapas Night at The Deerhound17 OctToday's RDH Virtual Dental Continuing Education (CE) Event - Oct. 17, 202614 Oct'Get Shucked' - a Balthazar Seafood Experience with Guernsey & Herm Oysters17 Oct · St James Concert and Assembly Hall, GuernseyThe Big Pink Party15 Oct at 18:00Florist Extraordinaire Simon Lycett19 Oct · Les Côtils, GuernseyGSCCA 2026/2027 TAX COURSES MODULE 2 PART 2 GUERNSEY PERSONAL TAX15–16 OctMurder Mystery at the OGH - SOLD OUT16 OctThe Great Outdoors Herm Weekend16 Oct at 19:00The Vale Earthlings Ball17 Oct'Get Shucked' - a Seafood Feast at The Duke18 Oct at 18:00Big Eat Sundays with Live Music at the Rocky18 Oct at 13:30Autumn Market21 Oct at 18:30Celebrating Guernsey21 OctCocktail masterclasses at Balthazar24 Oct at 19:00Gala Dinner with Celebrity Chef Ching-He Huang at China Red24 Oct–1 NovHallowe’en Afternoon Tea at the OGH24 Oct at 11:00Souper Spooky Saturday24 Oct at 12:30Free Cooking Demonstration with Celebrity Chef Ching-He Huang24 Oct at 19:00Les Rocquettes 5-Course Menu & Sparkling Tea Pairing with Kooky Lifestyle25 OctFilipino Night at the Ship & Crown25 OctKaraoke Night at the Ship & Crown
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Amazon Picks · 3 Guernsey searches

Three Guernsey Amazon finds

Three rotating Guernsey searches with the configured Amazon Associates tag.

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Guernsey Amazon pick 1

The German Occupation of Guernsey, in print

The island's defining five years, through memoirs and histories worth shelf space.

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Guernsey Amazon pick 2

Guernsey: Sea-swimming changing robe

For Cobo, Havelet and Fermain dips without the car-seat towel routine.

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Guernsey Amazon pick 3

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

The obvious one, yes, but visitors still ask about it.

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Did You Know · local trivia

A small local fact

The Guernsey donkey nickname is a traditional island identity marker.

Local Fact · Did you know

Did you know? · Guernsey

By 1950 around 7% of Guernsey's total land area was under glass, growing the famous 'Guernsey Tom' tomato that was a mainstay of the economy into the 1970s.

Source →

Today · Outlook

The shape of the day ahead

Cloudy with occasional rain or drizzle. Risk of mist or fog patches at times. Wind 14 mph. Highs of 18°C.

Until tomorrow morning Have a lovely day.
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