‘Serious concerns’: Deputy and public demand answers over 1961 law covering people unfit for trial

• A deputy plans to ask questions in the States about the impact on modern court cases of a 1961 law governing defendants who are unfit for trial, after an Express article highlighted a senior judge's concerns.

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Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Appleby achieves top recognition in annual guide • Pictured: L – R: Managing Partners of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey: Richard Sheldon, Mark Holligon and James Gaudin Appleby's Crown Dependencies teams have been recognised again for their strengths across the regions in the Chambers UK Guide 2027.

Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · yesterday 'Spring' into action: New firm aims to help small bookkeepers grow • Pictured: Millie Goubert and Tim Chilestone will lead the new company A group of local entrepreneurs has launched a new company designed to help small bookkeeping businesses compete and grow.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Marine life focus of special documentary screening in Guernsey • The director of an Emmy-nominated Nature documentary is coming to Guernsey to discuss threats facing marine ecosystems.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday New clubhouse facilities for Guernsey's Victoria Park stadium • There are plans to put in a purpose built, two storey shipping container development.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Children's hub benefits not clear, says scrutiny • A scrutiny lead says a clearer justification is needed for spending £22m on a new children's hub.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Concerns raised over declining fish numbers • The comments come after the island's fishing festival, with many species seen in fewer numbers.

Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday No evidence Children's hub is "necessary or best value" – Scrutiny • Creating a central hub for Children's Services does not mean that those services will improve and service users will benefit, the States' chief scrutineer has warned.

The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · 2 days ago Pete Curtis appointed headteacher of Amherst Primary School • Pete Curtis has been appointed headteacher of Amherst Primary School from 1st January 2027 He succeeds Gary Hind, who is retiring from the role Mr Curtis has served at Castel Primary School for 14 years and brings extensive experience in primary education Sally Dawber will serve as acting headteacher at Castel Primary for the spring term The Education Office will recruit a permanent headteacher for Castel Primary

The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · 2 days ago Private capital must shift from 'just in time' to 'just in case' to build global resilience • Lieutenant General (Retd) Richard Nugee describes climate change as "the biggest threat to security that modern humans have ever faced" at Guernsey Finance event in London Experts call for shift from 'just in time' efficiency to 'just in case' resilience thinking, with private capital playing key role in financing transition Growing demand from wealthy families for investments that align financial returns with enviro

Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · 2 days ago Melrose pupils donate £350 to Guernsey Welfare to help fight local food poverty • Melrose pupils have welcomed Guernsey Welfare to present money raised from a soft-toy sale, along with Harvest donations, to help islanders in need. • The girls, aged 10 to 11, gave Simon Fairclough, Manager of Guernsey Welfare, £350.50 in donations and non-perishable food.

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22 OctComing Together for Multilingual Children with DLD

22 Oct · Camilla's at The Mill, GuernseySTEP Next Gen - Future Ready - October 2026

21 Oct at 18:30Celebrating Guernsey

23 Oct · Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, GuernseyAI Innovation Expo

23 Oct · Ktea Kombucha, GuernseyThe Big Eat - KTea Live Ferment Brewery Tours

24 Oct · St James Concert and Assembly Hall, GuernseyThe Big Band Collective presents… MONSTER MASH

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

24 OctBiodiversity Law and Governance Day 2026

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

24 Oct · SULA Framing & Gallery, St. SampsonsSarnia Arts & Crafts Winter Exhibition

24 Oct at 11:00Souper Spooky Saturday

25 Oct · Mojito Cocktail Bar (opposite Town Bus Terminus), GuernseyLearn to Dance Salsa with Heidi in Guernsey

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

27 Oct · The Bathing Pools Café, GuernseyThink & Drink October Edition

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

27 Oct(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

25 Oct at 19:00Land & Sea

28 Oct–1 Nov; 29 Oct–31 Oct · St James Concert and Assembly Hall, GuernseyThe Ultimate Global Collection Festival VIP Experience

25 OctFilipino Night at the Ship & Crown

30 Oct · Albert Pier, GuernseyHalloween - The Ghost Train

25 Oct at 18:00Big Eat Sundays with Live Music at the Rocky

31 Oct · Albert Pier, GuernseyTrick or Treat Train

25 OctKaraoke Night at the Ship & Crown

31 Oct · Vale Church Hall, GuernseyHome-Start Halloween Party

26 OctOctober Half Term Holiday Club | Art for Guernsey

31 Oct · St John Church Hall, St Peter PortVirtual Reality Halloween Haunted House

26 Oct at 09:00Guernsey Dairy Tour Experience

2 Nov · Kings Premier Health Club, GuernseyBoard effectiveness in the age of AI

27 Oct at 19:15A Friends of Priaulx Library Talk: Policing in Guernsey during WW2

3 Nov · Conservatory Restaurant, GuernseyGILA Quiz Night - 2026

27 OctCurry Night at the Ship & Crown

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

28 Oct at 18:00Japanese Calligraphy Evening Workshop | October

29 Oct at 18:00Dinner with Live Jazz: Glenn Holmes

29 OctA Taste of Spain - Tinto & La Reunion

29 OctSpooky Quiz Night

29 Oct at 18:00Curry Night at The Deerhound

30 Oct at 18:00Dinner with Live Jazz: The Likely Lads featuring Eloise Fabbri

31 OctHalloween Party at Balthazar

31 OctHalloween Party at The Ship and Crown

31 Oct at 10:00Tunnel of Terror - Family Halloween Event

31 Oct at 12:00Halloween Family Fun Day

31 Oct at 19:00Tunnel of Terror - Escape the Zombies

2 NovLiberation Festival of Laughs

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A small local fact

Tomatoes were historically a major Guernsey greenhouse crop.

Did you know? · Guernsey

Dame Sibyl Hathaway ruled the tiny island of Sark as its feudal Dame for 47 years, from 1927 until 1974, spanning the reigns of four British monarchs.

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