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Guernsey parents urged to reduce screen time for young children The States “Screens Away, Time to Play” campaign explains the negative impact of excessive screen time on under-4s brain development and suggests alternatives.

“Screens Away, Time to Play” 📵 www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Guernsey's mail plane service to end in July Guernsey Post blames increasing costs for the decision to route mail by sea.

Guernsey's two major greetings card, known as 'fulfillment companies' have been discussing the transition to sea with Guernsey Post. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

CI trade body warns of building delays after SGB shuts The GBTEA says the loss of the hire firm and 25 jobs will test the building industry short term.

The loss of the hire firm and its service centre will affect some builders short term, says a trades body. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Alderney States complain about Aurigny's performance Policy and Finance is raising concerns about reliability, disruption and customer communication on the Alderney routes.

The States of Alderney say reliable air links are vital, but over the past few days it is fog that has cancelled flights. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Holes dug at Guernsey park spark discussion The issue of a lack of things to do is seen as being behind what some say is vandalism at Delancey Park.

Vandalism or boredom? That’s the online debate after kids dug holes at Delancey Park. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Alderney Electricity to brief States on oil price volatility Alderney Electricity's MD says he is watching the global situation closely as the economic effects of the war begin to be felt.

Alderney Electricity says it has yet to pay for, or receive, the latest ship load of diesel for its power station. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

States release timeline for Guernsey's April by election Key dates include the opening and closing of the electoral roll, the candidate nomination window and postal voting.

April’s by-election: Key details and updates. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Guernsey water main replacement falls behind schedule A rainy start to the year has delayed completion of the Old Quarter work but Mill Street is now fully open.

Mill Street fully reopens while work moves to Upper Mansell Street. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Lucy Beere withdraws from Commonwealth Games selection Guernsey's Lucy Beere has  confirmed she has withdrawn from selection for the Commonwealth Games.

Bowler Lucy Beere won't be representing Guernsey at Glasgow 2026. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Agreement reached with Fermain Café tenants A settlement been reached between the Policy & Resources Committee and the tenants of Fermain Beach Café.

Belmiro de Freitas and Manuela Walter will continue to operate the café until 31 October 2028, with no further court hearings www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Guernsey mum given £11K shock fine over improper disposal of batteries A mum of five is warning islanders to double-check what they put in their one-tonne waste bags.

A Guernsey mum fined £11K for accidentally tossing batteries in one-tonne waste bags is now urging everyone to check before they chuck. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

States order clean-up of derelict Guernsey Hotel The owner of an old Guernsey hotel labelled an eyesore has been ordered to clean it up.

"We can’t stand idly by while these eyesores still exist as blots on our landscape."
The DPA has issued Guernsey's first Land Amenity Improvement Notice. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Channel Islanders urged not to panic buy fuel ATF Fuels says supply is not an issue but price volatility is already in evidence on some garage forecourts.

Local distributor says supply is not an issue but the islands will not be immune from price rises caused by the attack on Iran. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Guernsey Post announces tracked service along with letter price increases Guernsey's postal tariffs will change on 1 April 2026, and a new service will allow islanders to track letters and parcels heading to the UK.

It will cost more to send a letter from Guernsey from next month. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

New course to empower women to cycle confidently on Guernsey’s roads The Health Improvement Commission’s Breeze cycling initiative will launch this April.

A new programme begins next month to encourage Guernsey women to gain more cycling confidence. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Guernsey Police stop 141 cars in road safety crackdown 68% of cars checked by Guernsey Police during Operation Clear Water were found to be faulty.

A large number of cars pulled over by Guernsey Police were found to have defects. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Guernsey man stuck in Sri Lanka by the Iran war Former deputy Peter Roffey is staying near Galle, not far from the waters where the US sunk an Iranian frigate.

Like thousands of people, Peter Roffey's travel plans are disrupted by the war and he is unsure whether his re-booked flight will actually fly. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

More than 25 puffins a week wash up on Channel Island beaches Animal protection charities are collating the numbers of dead seabirds after a change in wind direction is bringing them onto island beaches.

Islanders are asked to report ill or dead puffins as the Atlantic 'wreck' sees them washing up onto our shores. www.islandfm.com/news/j...

Guernsey's Water Lanes to remain uncovered A planning condition for the new Les Ozouets campus has been removed after strong opposition.

A plan to cover the Water Lanes in St Peter Port has been shelved. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Guernsey's greenhouse gas emissions fall CO2 emissions are dropping, but the car and transport generally are consistently the biggest contributor.

Latest figures show that reliance on the car is a key contributor to Guernsey's carbon emissions. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Work on Guernsey's Victor Hugo Centre may begin by Easter '27 Progress is being made on the Victor Hugo Centre on Guernsey's seafront, after enough money has been raised to fund its capital costs.

Centre will be both an educational and creative space. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Lease of Guernsey's Premier Inn for sale The marketing agent says it achieves £753,000 rent each year and is promoted as a 20 year investment opportunity.

Hotel marketed as attractive investment opportunity. www.islandfm.com/news/g...

Unprecedented demand for cesspit emptying in Guernsey Record February rainfall sees sewage carts carrying out hundreds more trips.

Guernsey Water says its waste water service has been under extreme pressure because of February's rainfall. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/unprecedented-demand-for-cesspit-emptying-in-guernsey/

Food will not be exempt from GST in Guernsey Deputies have voted through the concept of GST at 5% on food shopping - but were reminded the final vote is not until the summer.

Guernsey's senior committee warns the final vote is not until all tax options are considered in summer '26. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/food-will-not-be-exempt-from-gst-in-guernsey/

Guernsey Man (23) jailed for abusing teen girl A man who sexually touched a girl almost a decade younger than him has been handed a jail sentence.

Police found indecent images of children on his devices following his arrest for sexually touching a 14-year-old girl https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/guernsey-man-23-jailed-for-sexually-touching-a-teenager/

New Guernsey charity to fund gender-affirming items A new charity has been set up to help transgender, non-binary, and gender-non-conforming islanders access clothes and accessories that boost confidence and happiness.

A new charity has launched to financially and emotionally support transgender islanders. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/new-guernsey-charity-to-fund-gender-affirming-items/

Bank tax receipts boost the States of Guernsey's fortunes Public finances have been delivered a £36M windfall but with a warning that it cannot be counted on regularly.

The States is running an overall, but unaudited balance for last year of £36M, thanks in part to banking taxes. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/bank-tax-receipts-boost-the-states-of-guernseys-fortunes/

'Multi-generational' living could ease Guernsey's housing crisis The Planning Authority says homeowners considering an extension for a family member could be helped by an existing policy.

The Planning Authority says it can help people considering alterations to allow close relatives to live together in the same home. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/multi-generational-living-could-ease-guernseys-housing-crisis/

Guernsey dance school upset by temporary theatre closure A Guernsey dance school says its summer show could be cancelled after Beau Sejour Theatre announced a two-month closure.

GATE says its upcoming summer show may be delayed or cancelled as Beau Sejour theatre closes for upgrades. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/guernsey-dance-school-upset-by-temporary-theatre-closure/

Guernsey's business leaders come out against a plan to pause GST Associations including Chamber and GIBA say an amendment to the tax debate offers no alternative way of raising public money.

Business organisations, like Chamber and GIBA, say strategies to grow revenue and save costs are the best way forward for the public sector. https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/guernseys-business-leaders-come-out-against-a-plan-to-pause-gst/