Police complaints in Guernsey rise to 54 in 2025 with increasing conduct concerns

• Police complaints in Guernsey rose to 54 in 2025, up 26 per cent from 43 in 2024 Complaints about authority, respect and courtesy more than doubled from 13 to 32 cases Use of force complaints fell sharply from 19 in 2024 to seven in 2025 78 per cent of 2025 complaints resulted in no further action being taken No complaints from 2025 were referred to misconduct proceedings Police complaints in Guernsey increased by mo

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The local news that matters this morning

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Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday 'Modest sums for big impacts' – Guernsey Community Foundation launches new grant scheme • Pictured: Wetwheels was able to fund a trip to Guernsey A new grant scheme has launched, offering Guernsey charities money to help buy supplies, equipment, or other one-off expenses.

Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Senior appointment among EY promotions • Monica De Freitas has been promoted to Senior Manager within EY's Assurance team in Guernsey. • Her promotion was among more than 60 across the EY business in Guernsey and Jersey. "I’m delighted to take this next step in my career with EY," said Ms De Freitas.

Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday "Don’t Die on Me”: Cardiac arrest survivor urges everyone to learn CPR • Credit: David Nash A cardiac arrest survivor from Alderney is encouraging everyone to take up the opportunity to learn CPR during 'Restart A Heart Week'.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday App launching to tackle loneliness in Guernsey • A Guernsey man has developed an app to help the older generation make new connections.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Alderney vicar delivers life saving CPR • Islanders are being urged to get CPR training this Restart A Heart Week.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Autism Guernsey secures £100,000 funding boost • The charity says the money will fund new support programmes aimed at helping autistic children.

Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday BWCI Group acquires 4insight • BWCI Group, owner of Island Global Research Limited, has acquired 4insight. • The acquisition brings together two Channel Islands research businesses with complementary strengths. • Both companies have experience across quantitative and qualitative research, with Island Global Research particularly known for surveys and data analysis, and 4insight for focus groups and qualitative insight.

Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday Lloyds Bank Foundation appoints new trustee • Claire White, Director of Governance & Care at Family Nursing & Home Care, has been appointed to the Lloyds Bank Foundation for the Channel Islands Board of Trustees.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Guernsey FC Women suffer Havant home defeat • Guernsey FC Women are still looking for a first home win of the season after losing 5-2 to league leaders Havant and Waterlooville at Victoria Park.

The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Bailiwick develops new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls • Home Affairs is developing a Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy for Guernsey and Alderney with stakeholder consultation planned over coming months The new strategy builds on the Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Strategy (2022-2025), which established Willow House Sexual Assault Referral Centre and introduced Independent Sexual Violence Advocates A new Domestic Abuse Law has been introduced and will be compleme

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What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 23 priority public listings from 23 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 & Advisers

15 Oct · The Duke Hotel, GuernseyGuernsey Future Leaders Event

15 OctHBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

16 Oct · Les Côtils, GuernseyGSCCA Lecture Lunch Key Changes to FRS102

13 Oct at 17:30Tapas Night at The Deerhound

17 Oct · St James Concert and Assembly Hall, GuernseyThe Big Pink Party

14 Oct'Get Shucked' - a Balthazar Seafood Experience with Guernsey & Herm Oysters

15 Oct at 18:00Florist Extraordinaire Simon Lycett

15–16 OctMurder Mystery at the OGH - SOLD OUT

16 OctThe Great Outdoors Herm Weekend

16 Oct at 19:00The Vale Earthlings Ball

17 Oct'Get Shucked' - a Seafood Feast at The Duke

18 Oct at 13:30Autumn Market

21 Oct at 18:30Celebrating Guernsey

21 OctCocktail masterclasses at Balthazar

24 Oct at 19:00Gala Dinner with Celebrity Chef Ching-He Huang at China Red

24 Oct–1 NovHallowe’en Afternoon Tea at the OGH

24 Oct at 11:00Souper Spooky Saturday

24 Oct at 12:30Free Cooking Demonstration with Celebrity Chef Ching-He Huang

24 Oct at 19:00Les Rocquettes 5-Course Menu & Sparkling Tea Pairing with Kooky Lifestyle

25 OctFilipino Night at the Ship & Crown

25 OctKaraoke Night at the Ship & Crown

26 OctOctober Half Term Holiday Club | Art for Guernsey

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A small local fact

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Did you know? · Guernsey

Actor Oliver Reed lived in Guernsey for some 15 years, initially as a tax exile, before his death in Malta in 1999.

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The shape of the day ahead

Cloudy but perhaps some early brightness, rain for a time mid-morning, clearing late morning to sunny spells. Wind 16 mph. Highs of 18°C.