It takes two? Le Brun by-election wouldn't have gone ahead under new proposals
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It takes two? Le Brun by-election wouldn't have gone ahead under new proposals
• The by-election which saw Deputy Ross Le Brun finally elected to the States on his fourth attempt would not have gone ahead under new proposals.
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 | Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Guernsey Museums report a 3% increase in visitor numbers• Around 75,000 separate visits were made to Guernsey Museum attractions in 2026. |
 | The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Fort George outfall repaired and operating normally• Fort George outfall repaired and operating normally following installation of new pipe section Work completed on 28 October by Guernsey Ports dive team during favourable tidal window Additional visits required to complete concrete block protection around pipe Guernsey Water to increase frequency of inspections on the outfall to monitor its condition Utility company thanked public for patience during repair work Guern |
 | The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · yesterday National Trust secures Crève Coeur land after three decades of negotiations• National Trust of Guernsey secures conveyance of land at Crève Coeur after more than 30 years of negotiations Trust initially leased land to States in 1995 for landfill extension at £1 per year following urgent capacity concerns Former landfill site has developed into wildlife haven with ground-nesting birds, hawks and owls establishing themselves Land conveyed extends beyond original field, encompassing wider Crève |
 | BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Fundamental health plans due before end of 2027• Health and Social Care says it wants to publish its proposals before the end of 2027. |
 | BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Outfall pipe repaired after sewage pumped into sea• Drone footage sent to Guernsey Water showed sewage being pumped out to sea close to shore. |
 | Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · 2 days ago Alfa appoints new Funds Lead• Jersey-based trust administration support provider Alfa has appointed James Wiseman as Funds Lead. |
 | Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday A novel idea: Guernsey's first Book Fest comes to Bathing Pools• Islanders will get the chance to meet local authors at Guernsey's first Book Fest on Sunday. |
 | Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Guernsey acquisition drives revenue surge as Butterfield profits rebound• Pictured: Butterfield CEO Michael Collins. |
 | Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · 2 days ago Successful start to Guernsey Ports renewable heating oil conversion• The Crown Pier marina facilities began running on renewable heating oil in April, ahead of the busy summer season. |
 | Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · 2 days ago Gen II relocates senior fund services director to Guernsey• Gen II Fund Services has strengthened its private equity fund services team in Guernsey with the relocation of Director Raul Ramos from Jersey, as Head of Private Equity Fund Services. |
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