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October 26, 2026

Paws-itive career move? GSPCA is looking for new staff to look after its animals

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-10-26

Love animals? The GSPCA is looking for new recruits to join its team and help make life better for animals across Guernsey. One of the oldest animal welfare...
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Paws-itive career move? GSPCA is looking for new staff to look after its animals

Paws-itive career move? GSPCA is looking for new staff to look after its animals

• The GSPCA is looking for new recruits to join its team and help make life better for animals across Guernsey.
• One of the oldest animal welfare charities in the British Isles, the GSPCA cares for and supports thousands of animals every year, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Almanac · Daily readings

Today in Guernsey

Cloudy and misty with rain or drizzle, becoming light and patchy by mid-morning, the chance of brighter spells later.

Local
12°C
Light drizzle · High 17° · Low 12°
Wind
16mph
Fresh
Next High Tide
07:13
9.3m
Sources
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Local news · 7 stories

The local news that matters this morning

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

States adopts new scheme to give care leavers a nest egg
Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

States adopts new scheme to give care leavers a nest egg

• Pictured: £10 a week will be put into a savings account that children and care can access from their 18th birthday Guernsey's care leavers are being given a financial head start, with a new scheme putting £10 a week aside for eligible children until they turn 18.

Winter Fuel Allowance ready to roll in Guernsey
Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

Winter Fuel Allowance ready to roll in Guernsey

• Islanders on Income Support should receive the £50 a week payment automatically.

New push to strengthen FOI appeal rules
BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday

New push to strengthen FOI appeal rules

• Deputy Andy Sloan says the appeal process "is only meaningful if its decisions can be enforced".

Plane and ferry disruption caused by high winds
BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday

Plane and ferry disruption caused by high winds

• A British Airways flight had to return to London Heathrow Airport with all passengers still on board.

Should AI be States' top priority? Students debate deputy and director to decide
Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · 2 days ago

Should AI be States' top priority? Students debate deputy and director to decide

• The Ladies' College is set to host its fifth annual Big Debate, where participants will debate the motion: 'This house believes AI should be the number one priority for the States of Guernsey'.
• Principal Daniele Harford-Fox said: "For over 150 years, The Ladies’ College has made space for the voices of young women.

Storm preparedness advice for Guernsey air passengers and boat owners
Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · 5 days ago

Storm preparedness advice for Guernsey air passengers and boat owners

• Aurigny is offering flexibility over travel while Ports wants boat owners to secure their vessels.

New savings scheme to give children in care a financial head start
The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · 5 days ago

New savings scheme to give children in care a financial head start

• Children in care in Guernsey will receive £10 per week saved until they turn 18 under a new scheme The scheme is a partnership between States' Children and Family Community Services and Guernsey Community Savings Around 40 children are expected to benefit when the scheme launches At 18, young people can choose to open a GCS account or transfer their savings elsewhere The scheme will be administered by GCS at no ongoi

Local utility · Practical note

Today in Guernsey

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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: New Guernsey form aims to identify dangerous road spots. An online form to help gather information on unsafe behaviour on Guernsey's roads. Open source ->Official notice: Air visitors to Guernsey up 12% this year. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: Guernsey and Saint-Malo businesses explore new opportunities for trade. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: New rental deposit scheme to help more islanders secure a home. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: Dissolution of Hedosophia Sustainable Technologies L.P.. NOTICE TO LA GAZETTE OFFICIELLE "The Limited Partnerships (Guernsey) Law, 1995, as amended (the "Law") Hedosophia Sustainable Technologies L.P. (registration... Open source ->
Tide Table · Today

Tides · St Peter Port

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01:15
▼ Low
1.4m
07:13
▲ High
9.3m
13:35
▼ Low
1.4m
19:33
▲ High
9.5m
What's On · 43 items

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 43 priority public listings from 43 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

27 Oct · The Bathing Pools Café, GuernseyThink & Drink October Edition27 Oct(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett26 OctOctober Half Term Holiday Club | Art for Guernsey28 Oct–1 Nov; 29 Oct–31 Oct · St James Concert and Assembly Hall, GuernseyThe Ultimate Global Collection Festival VIP Experience26 Oct at 09:00Guernsey Dairy Tour Experience30 Oct · La Chambre de la Douzaine, GuernseySamhain Special: Ancient Sound Healing30 Oct · Ktea Kombucha, GuernseyThe Big Eat - KTea Live Ferment Brewery Tours30 Oct · Albert Pier, GuernseyHalloween - The Ghost Train31 Oct · Albert Pier, GuernseyTrick or Treat Train26 OctGarlic Bread and Wine at Rosso31 Oct · Vale Church Hall, GuernseyHome-Start Halloween Party27 Oct at 19:15A Friends of Priaulx Library Talk: Policing in Guernsey during WW231 Oct · St John Church Hall, St Peter PortVirtual Reality Halloween Haunted House27 OctCurry Night at the Ship & Crown31 Oct · Grow Ltd, St. SampsonAI for good hackathon1 Nov · Mojito Cocktail Bar (opposite Town Bus Terminus), GuernseyLearn to Dance Salsa with Heidi in Guernsey28 Oct'Get Shucked' - a Balthazar Seafood Experience with Guernsey & Herm Oysters1 Nov · Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, AmherstOcean with David Attenborough28 Oct at 18:00Japanese Calligraphy Evening Workshop | October2 Nov · Kings Premier Health Club, GuernseyBoard effectiveness in the age of AI3 Nov · Conservatory Restaurant, GuernseyGILA Quiz Night - 202629 Oct at 18:00Dinner with Live Jazz: Glenn Holmes4 Nov · The Duke Hotel, GuernseyAI in people management: risks, responsibilities and opportunities29 OctA Taste of Spain - Tinto & La Reunion4 NovHumanitarian Water Engineering Fall 202629 OctSpooky Quiz Night4 Nov · The Old Government House Hotel & Spa, St Peter PortLL03: Unlocking Value: A Trustee’s Guide to Commercial Property29 Oct at 18:00Curry Night at The Deerhound4 Nov at 18:00 · Bathing Pools, GuernseyLittle Ginger presents an evening with Safia Minney MBE30 Oct at 18:00Dinner with Live Jazz: The Likely Lads featuring Eloise Fabbri5 NovNo Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence31 OctMovie Days & Nights at Fermain Valley6 Nov · BDO offices, Plaza House, GuernseyGIIA FutureGen / Insurance Development Forum31 OctHalloween Party at Balthazar31 OctHalloween Party at The Ship and Crown31 Oct at 10:00Tunnel of Terror - Family Halloween Event31 Oct at 12:00Halloween Family Fun Day31 Oct at 19:00Tunnel of Terror - Escape the Zombies2 NovLiberation Festival of Laughs3 Nov at 17:30Exile: The Evacuation of Elizabeth College5 Nov at 10:00Wear a guernsey Day7 NovSt Saviour's Church Concert Series 20267 NovMurder Mystery Evening
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Amazon Picks · 3 Guernsey searches

Three Guernsey Amazon finds

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Guernsey Amazon pick 1

A Guernsey travel guide

For visiting friends or planning your own staycation corners of the island.

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Guernsey: Sea-swimming changing robe

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

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Guernsey cow, in gift form

The island's most famous export, minus the milking rota.

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Did You Know · local trivia

A small local fact

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Local Fact · Did you know

Did you know? · Guernsey

The Channel Islands, including Guernsey, were the only part of the British Isles occupied by Nazi Germany during WWII, from 30 June 1940 until 9 May 1945.

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Today · Outlook

The shape of the day ahead

Cloudy and misty with rain or drizzle, becoming light and patchy by mid-morning, the chance of brighter spells later. Wind 16 mph. Highs of 17°C.

Until tomorrow morning Have a lovely day.
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