Anna Savva

British Isles, Scotland

Senior Journalist Reporter at BBC

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Guernsey housing plans progress after flood defence work approved

1 week ago | bbc.com | Anna Savva

Housing plans progress after flood work approvedAnna SavvaBBCGHA chief executive Vick Slade, Deputy Peter Roffey and Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez welcomed the developmentA new housing development in Guernsey is one step forward to getting off the ground after the States approved flood defence work.
Sark Policy and Finance survives no-confidence vote

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Anna Savva

Sark's top committee survives no-confidence voteAnna SavvaBBCJohn Guille of Policy and Finance said his committee had broad community support Sark's Policy and Finance committee has survived a vote of no confidence. Seven conseillers brought the motion that failed after a two-hour debate in Chief Pleas on Wednesday - 10 voted against the motion, five in favour and two abstained.
Leale's Yard funding withdrawal described as 'ridiculous'

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Anna Savva

Image caption, The CI Coop and developers Omnibus submitted plans to build more than 300 homes on the site three years agoIslanders have reacted with disappointment that public funding has been withdrawn from the Leale's Yard housing development in The Bridge. Landlady of the Mariner's pub nearby, Gemma Reardon, described the move as "ridiculous", saying it was a missed opportunity to increase footfall in the area.
Leale's Yard funding withdrawal described as 'ridiculous'

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Anna Savva

Leale's Yard funding withdrawal 'ridiculous' Anna SavvaBBCThe CI Coop and developers Omnibus submitted plans to build more than 300 homes on the site three years agoIslanders have reacted with disappointment that public funding has been withdrawn from the Leale's Yard housing development in The Bridge. Landlady of the Mariner's pub nearby, Gemma Reardon, described the move as "ridiculous", saying it was a missed opportunity to increase footfall in the area.
Calls for Sark to establish its own customs port

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Anna Savva

Calls for Sark to establish its own customs portAnna SavvaBBCGuernsey is the main point of entry to the BailiwickThere are calls for Sark to create its own customs port facility in a bid to boost trade and visitor numbers to the islands. It comes as Guernsey's Home Affairs Committee has brought forward amendments to customs rules bringing them under a legal framework.
'Dark sky' island Sark plans to attract more stargazers

1 month ago | bbc.com | Anna Savva

Anna SavvaBBC News, GuernseyTourism chiefs on the dark sky island of Sark are hoping to attract more stargazing tourists by establishing a planetarium. Sark Astronomy Society (SAstroS) said there were more than 1,000 visitors to its observatory last year but it wanted to do more to encourage people to visit during the day. The observatory is in a field in the middle of the island where a lack of light pollution enhances the visibility of the night sky but cloudy weather can often spoil the view.
No portrait of the King on new Guernsey bank notes

1 month ago | bbc.com | Anna Savva

No portrait of the King on new Guernsey bank notesAnna SavvaBBCThe old bank notes feature Queen Elizabeth II but the new designs will not include a portrait of King Charles IIIGuernsey's new bank note designs will draw upon original artworks by islanders, but will not have a portrait of the King, the States' Treasurer has said. The family of £1, £5, £10 and £20 polymer notes are set to enter circulation in 2027 and will feature images of the island's natural and built landscape.
Guernsey prison officer guilty of indecent behaviour

1 month ago | bbc.com | Anna Savva

Prison officer guilty of indecent behaviour Anna SavvaBBCThe case was heard at Guernsey Magistrate's CourtA Guernsey prison officer has been found guilty of "indecent behaviour" after exposing himself to a massage therapist. Jason Francis Tardif, 53, a prison officer from St Sampson's, was convicted of the summary offence at Guernsey Magistrate's Court on Wednesday.
Alderney runway plans need 'radical' rethink

1 month ago | bbc.com | Anna Savva

Alderney runway plans need 'radical' rethink Anna SavvaBBCPlans to upgrade Alderney's runway are to be scaled backPlans to upgrade Alderney's airport runaway are to be scaled-back as the States of Guernsey has announced proposals to reform Bailiwick finances. A policy letter from the Policy & Resources Committee (P&R) says the projected costs for the extension project have exceeded the £24m budget allocated.
Islanders warned after 'botched cosmetic work'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Anna Savva

Islanders warned after 'botched cosmetic work' Anna SavvaGetty ImagesDermal fillers are injected into the face and lips to fill lines and wrinklesIslanders are being warned about the risks of having non-surgical cosmetic treatments like dermal fillers from people who are not medically qualified. Campaign group Save Face said it had been contacted by more than 30 Channel Islanders over the past two years with concerns about their treatment or the lack of follow-up care.

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