Guernsey accused of failing to follow purchasing rules as Air Ambulance contract challenged

• Guernsey’s decision to change air ambulance providers is being challenged in court, with claims Health and Social Care (HSC) didn't properly follow the States' own procurement rules.
• Gama Aviation won a five-year contract to provide lifeline emergency air ambulance services for both Guernsey and Jersey in August 2020.

Today in Guernsey

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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 More schools to get fences • While Amherst's summer facelift has raised eyebrows, the States has confirmed that more schools will also be having security fences installed. • The Amherst Primary School building was built more than 100 years ago and is currently used to educate children aged four to 11.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday New car for Guernsey's Meals on Wheels fleet • The Lions Club of Guernsey has funded the vehicle, which is already in service.

Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Bedell Cristin Counsel called to Guernsey Bar • Pictured: Bedell Cristin Counsel Emma Hill is called to the Guernsey Bar A Counsel from legal firm Bedell Cristin has qualified as a Guernsey Advocate. • Emma Hill has been called to the bar, marking her qualification.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Perfect evening for Guernsey's 2026 Air Display • Islanders packed St Peter Port and east coast vantage points to watch the modern and veteran aircraft perform.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday 'Vital' car funding to keep meals on wheels moving • The charity says it delivered more than 28,000 meals to vulnerable islanders last year.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Hot meals 'hopefully' in primary schools by 2030 • Education President says the provision could be available before the next general election.

Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday Guernsey’s best in design and architecture celebrated at 2026 Design Awards • The winners of the Guernsey Design Awards 2026 have been announced, celebrating outstanding architecture, design and development from across the island. • The awards brought together Guernsey’s architectural, construction and property communities, with projects recognised across six main categories, alongside the People’s Choice, Mitch Sneddon Professional’s Choice and two specialist sponsored awards.

Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday Guernsey Conquerors Team win €10,000 for charity in Rothschild & Co Foundation’s global sports challenge • Rothschild & Co in Guernsey is celebrating the success of their team, the Guernsey Conquerors, winning €10,000 for their chosen charity, Guernsey Motor Neurone, in the company’s global in-house fitness challenge. • Guernsey Motor Neurone (GMN) provides vital support to islanders and families affected by motor neurone disease.

BBC Channel Islands · Local news · 3 days ago Renoir theft 'shows museums should check security' • The founder of Art for Guernsey says more and more people consider artworks for their price.

The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · 2 days ago Guernsey marks 20 years as Fairtrade island with fortnight of events championing fair pay • Guernsey celebrates 20 years as a Fairtrade island with events running from 21 September to 4 October 2026 Campaign focuses on fair pay for farmers and workers, with average non-Fairtrade coffee farmer living on £1.37 per day Events include walking football tournament, photography exhibition, schools competition and film screening Research shows seven in 10 adults purchase Fairtrade products regularly and 85% support

The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · 3 days ago Spaces filling quickly for 50th Skipton Swimarathon as countdown begins • The 50th Skipton Swimarathon takes place from 7 to 11 October, with spaces filling quickly one month before the event A new Salty Swim option has been introduced at La Vallette Ladies' Pool on 9 or 10 October, alongside traditional Beau Sejour sessions The event will raise funds for Les Bourgs Hospice, which is celebrating 35 years of providing care to islanders Last year more than £67,000 was raised with over 1,700

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What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 29 priority public listings from 29 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

11 Sep · St James Concert and Assembly Hall, GuernseyDear Evan Hansen

12 SepFall Virtual Neuroaffirming IEP Summit

14 Sep · Guernsey Indoor Bowls Centre, GuernseyGuernsey Indoor Bowling Association - Adult Beginner Tuition Course

14 Sep · The Old Government House Hotel & Spa, St Peter PortLL01: Onshoring Trusts for Ethical Reasons

11 Sep at 18:00Huanui Music Society Concert

15 SepHBR Book Webinar: Elevating Teamwork with Generative AI

12 SepChannel Islands Pride

17 Sep · Digital Greenhouse Guernsey, GuernseyThe Right Advice On: Managing Absence

23 SepOEUK Medical Examiners Quality Seminar - 23 September 2026

12 Sep at 11:00Herm by Beach and Dune

12 SepGranite Weekender

12 Sep at 17:00Bootleg Blondie

13 Sep at 10:30Unveiling History inside the German Underground Hospital

13 Sep at 14:307 Lamps, a few Bills and a Kidnap

13 Sep at 16:00A Tour of the WW2 Mirus Gun Battery

14 Sep at 10:00Fort George defender of our freedoms for over 250 years excepting 1940-45! 81st year of Liberation

15 Sep at 10:30From Neolithic to Liberation - 7,000 Years in 2 Hours

15 Sep at 14:00Lihou Island Adventure - a journey by foot to the smallest Island of the Bailiwick

17 Sep at 10:30Hidden Gems of Guernsey

17 Sep at 10:00Traditional Spinning Demonstrations

18 Sep at 10:00Explore the Town's Outback! NEW

19 Sep at 11:15Sark, on the South Side

20 Sep at 10:30Defiance, Danger & Liberation

20 Sep at 14:00The Forgotten Fortifications of Jerbourg NEW

21 Sep at 14:00A Proper Victorian Stroll NEW

23 Sep at 17:30Fitness & Health Expo

23 SepSix Fest Herm

23 Sep at 10:30Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Heritage of St Saviour’s Church NEW

23 Sep at 14:00From Sugar to Candie NEW

Resident pulse

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A small local fact

Elizabeth College is part of the island's local mental map.

Did you know? · Guernsey

Bean jar, Guernsey's traditional slow-cooked one-pot dish of butter beans, haricot beans and pig's trotter, was created as a cheap, hearty winter family meal.

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The shape of the day ahead

Cloudy, perhaps with mist and some patchy rain at first, sunny periods soon developing. Wind 10 mph. Highs of 19°C.