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August 22, 2026

Police investigate suspected burglary in St Peter Port

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-08-22

Pictured: Officers are investigated the incident that happened in St Clements Road Guernsey Police are appealing for information about a suspected burglary...
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Police investigate suspected burglary in St Peter Port

Police investigate suspected burglary in St Peter Port

• Pictured: Officers are investigated the incident that happened in St Clements Road Guernsey Police are appealing for information about a suspected burglary in St Peter Port.
• Officers are investigating the incident at a property in St Clements Road, between the dates of 25 July and 8 August.

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Almanac · Daily readings

Today in Guernsey

Sunny periods, but cloudier at times, with a chance of the odd shower.

Local
15°C
Clear · High 19° · Low 15°
Wind
3mph
Light
Next High Tide
14:15
6.4m
Sources
35
checked for today
Local news · 8 stories

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Rugby returns to Sark as Shags take on Ridunians
Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · yesterday

Rugby returns to Sark as Shags take on Ridunians

• A summer sporting tradition returns to Sark next weekend, welcoming rugby players and spectators from across the Channel Islands.
• The annual rugby match between the Sark Shags and Alderney Ridunians has become one of the most important dates in the Sark sporting calendar.
• The match showcases the islands' sporting prowess and sense of community.

Swimmers switch epic Channel crossing for 100km Bathing Pools marathon after safety boat breaks down
Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

Swimmers switch epic Channel crossing for 100km Bathing Pools marathon after safety boat breaks down

• A team of intrepid swimmers forced to scrap an "impossible" Channel crossing have turned disaster into triumph by taking on a punishing overnight pool marathon instead.
• The ten-strong Odyssey Squad 2 were hours away from plunging into treacherous waters for a 63-mile epic from Alderney to Swanage when disaster struck.

KPMG in the Crown Dependencies welcomes 34 new trainees across the islands
Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday

KPMG in the Crown Dependencies welcomes 34 new trainees across the islands

• KPMG in the Crown Dependencies has welcomed 34 new trainees across its offices in Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man.
• The new joiners will work across a range of service lines while studying towards professional qualifications, gaining hands-on experience with clients and developing the skills needed to build successful long-term careers in professional services.

Channel Islands and Isle of Man nominees named for Citywealth IFC Awards
Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday

Channel Islands and Isle of Man nominees named for Citywealth IFC Awards

• The list of nominees from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man shortlisted for a Citywealth International Financial Centre Award 2027 has now been released by the judges.
• The public vote is now open to allow the global private wealth industry to have their say.

Stagnant water to remain at Guernsey park
Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

Stagnant water to remain at Guernsey park

• Cleaning and refurbishing the pond at Saumarez Park is cost prohibitive, at an estimated £100,000.

'Near miss' in harbour after boat runs red light
BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday

'Near miss' in harbour after boat runs red light

• A cruise ship tender crossed in front of a passenger ship 'at relatively close range' on Sunday.

Guernsey prison governor John De Carteret retiring
BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday

Guernsey prison governor John De Carteret retiring

• He stepped aside from his job in April as part of an investigation into his conduct.

Prime Guernsey development opportunity sells for £2,555,000
Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · 3 days ago

Prime Guernsey development opportunity sells for £2,555,000

• The site of the former Octopus restaurant was sold on the Local Market and now the price paid has been made public.

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: The Limited Partnerships (Guernsey) Law, 1995 (as amended) (the "Law") Cambridge Students H1 Limited Partnership 2 Incorporated (registration number 1887). NOTICE TO LA GAZETTE OFFICIELLE "The Limited Partnerships (Guernsey) Law, 1995 (as amended) (the "Law") Cambridge Students H1 Limited Partnership 2 Incorporated... Open source ->Official notice: Cambridge Students M3 Limited Partnership 2 Incorporated (registration number 1888). NOTICE TO LA GAZETTE OFFICIELLE "The Limited Partnerships (Guernsey) Law, 1995 (as amended) (the "Law") Cambridge Students M3 Limited Partnership 2 Incorporated... Open source ->Official notice: Limited Partnership Dissolution. NOTICE TO LA GAZETTE OFFICIELLE "The Limited Partnerships (Guernsey) Law, 1995 (as amended) (the "Law") Superzulu Investments LP (registration number LP513) Notice is... Open source ->Official notice: Recent States Meeting. This is an Ordinary Meeting of the States of Deliberation and this page lists the items which have been scheduled for debate. Open source ->Official notice: Summary traffic report. Source: Guernsey roadworks. 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.

01:17
▲ High
6.3m
07:56
▼ Low
4.4m
14:15
▲ High
6.4m
20:50
▼ Low
4.3m
What's On · 22 items

What's on: next 14 days

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22 Aug–23 AugWTA UNIVERSITY22 Aug · The Lobster and Grill, GuernseyLe Friquet Fern Fest22 Aug · St James Concert and Assembly Hall, GuernseyECSOC Saturday Evening Concert26 Aug · Mojito Cocktail Bar (opposite Town Bus Terminus), GuernseyLearn to Dance Salsa with Heidi in Guernsey29 Aug · Bad Habits, GuernseyDay Diva's Bank Holiday Weekend - Mamma Mia/Disco Diva's Brunch22 Aug at 10:00Oaty and Joey's | Mini Market29 Aug at 16:00 · GY1 2NB, GuernseySeafront Saturdaze - 29 August 202623 Aug at 10:00Fete d'Etai | Medieval Summer Festival30 Aug · GY1 2NB, GuernseyEDABL: 30 August 202623 Aug at 15:00Reservoir View Vineyard Tour1 SepUnderwater Wildlife Photography Essentials with Evie Wilderness | Online26 AugThe North Show & Battle of Flowers26 Aug at 12:30Guernsey Arts presents: The Garden Series27 AugWine & Food Pairing Evening hosted by Hook & Black Sabre29 Aug at 13:45Seaweed Foraging Tours29 Aug at 19:00Samphire Ensemble presents Electric Eden30 AugVale Earth Fair 202630 Aug at 10:00Seafront Sundays30 Aug at 10:15Discover the hidden trenches and bunkers: Journey inside Batterie Scharnhorst30 Aug at 15:00Cobo Balcony Gigs2 Sep at 19:30Psychic Sally4 SepAlderney Fly-In
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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: Guernesiais and Norman-French reading

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A proper map of Guernsey

Lanes, cliffs and bays are easier on paper when the signal drops.

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Did You Know · local trivia

A small local fact

Guernsey Museum appears often in island directions and visitor guides.

Local Fact · Did you know

Did you know? · Guernsey

On 1 October 1969 Guernsey gained full postal independence and issued its own definitive stamps, one of the first designs depicting Castle Cornet.

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Today · Outlook

The shape of the day ahead

Sunny periods, but cloudier at times, with a chance of the odd shower. Wind 3 mph. Highs of 19°C.

Until tomorrow morning Have a lovely day.
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