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1 week ago | 
bbc.co.uk | Courtney Sargent |George Thorpe
Image caption, Windows were smashed during the incident which left 18 vehicles damagedThe boss of a garage where 18 vehicles were vandalised has said he is struggling to comprehend what has happened. Mike Graham, director of GM Motors which is based at Thompson Motors in Castel, Guernsey, said the vehicles were damaged between 04:00 BST and 05:00 on Wednesday. Mr Graham said it would have a massive impact on the business.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
yahoo.com | Courtney Sargent
A new refuge for women who are at risk from or experiencing domestic abuse will be purpose-built, rather than taking over an existing premises. Guernsey States said this meant the opening would not happen until March 2027, having previously said it would open before May 2025 when the political term ends. The new facility was required as demand for spaces outgrew the existing refuge.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Courtney Sargent
Campaigner Poppy Murray wants Guernsey to follow the UK's lead and introduce new workplace protections.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Courtney Sargent
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Jul 9, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Courtney Sargent
Overgrown graveyard 'makes it hard to visit'By Courtney Sargent, BBC News, GuernseyBBCHayley has to make a path through the overgrown weeds every time she want to visit her father's graveA woman who struggles to visit her father's grave due to overgrown weeds and grasses is calling for action to be taken to tidy up the graveyard. Hayley Baker's father Brian died in 2016 and was laid to rest in an older section of the Le Foulon Cemetery, alongside other members of his family.
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Jun 28, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Courtney Sargent
Concern about impact of rising electricity pricesBy Courtney Sargent, BBC News, GuernseyBBCGarin Dart, from the Le Pommier hotel, said the increase would have to be passed on to customersAn increase in electricity prices in Guernsey has left people worried about how they will manage their bills. In May, the States’ Trading Supervisory Board (STSB) gave approval to Guernsey Electricity (GEL) to increase revenues by 10% from 1 July.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Courtney Sargent
Guernsey milk price to go up 4% By Courtney Sargent, BBC NewsBBCGuernsey Dairy said the amount of States support it receives has fallenGuernsey Dairy's wholesale milk price is set to increase by 4% from 1 July. The increase is being attributed to cost pressures on both Guernsey Dairy and local farmers. The price the dairy pays farmers for their milk has also increased 4% this year to reflect additional cost pressures they are experiencing.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Courtney Sargent
Watchdog wants review of police complaint systemBy Courtney Sargent, Jack Silver, BBC News, GuernseyBBCThe Police Complaints Commission said 46 people made complaints against Guernsey police officers in 2023The way complaints about Guernsey Police are handled should be reviewed to help build public confidence, a watchdog has recommended.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
aol.com | Courtney Sargent |Jack Silver
June 18, 2024 at 6:34 AMThe Police Complaints Commission said 46 people made complaints against Guernsey police officers in 2023 [BBC]The way complaints about Guernsey Police are handled should be reviewed to help build public confidence, a watchdog has recommended. The Police Complaint Commission (PCC) said its capacity was "limited" because it could only look into complaints about officer conduct which only make up "a portion of the complaints made to the police".
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Courtney Sargent
Energy firm seeks permit to test tidal generatorCourtney Sargent,BBC News, GuernseySpiralisThe power generators would be mounted on a floating platformAn energy company is looking to start testing a surface energy generator in Alderney waters. The States of Alderney said Spiralis Energy was seeking a permit to to test two "axial skelter" power generating screws in the winter months.
