Anna Savva

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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.

3 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

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.

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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.