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Israel's loud Independence Day celebrations will be a little quieter this year.Although fireworks are generally a mainstay of parties across the country, this year many twinkling but loud displays have been canceled due to concerns from…

There can be no return of the Stormont power-sharing executive until the Northern Ireland protocol is scrapped, a rally in County Antrim has been told.TUV leader Jim Allister addressed the protest meeting in Ballymena where he said the…

Ministers missed a deadline to issue security advice linked to the peerage of Russian-born businessman Evgeny Lebedev.Deputy Labor Party leader Angela Rayner has said 'it all reeks of a cover-up' by Boris Johnson amid questions about his…

A teenage girl was 'disturbed' the day she was last seen alive due to the imminent release from prison of the man she accused of raping her, an inquest has heard.Gaia Pope-Sutherland, 19, had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress…

Aberdeen will host another round of talks aimed at bolstering the UK's £200bn trade partnership with the US.During the second Transatlantic Dialogue this week, the UK government said talks would focus on "priority areas", including digital…

Postal workers involved in the Horizon computer scandal said they were no closer to getting compensation a year after the first convictions were overturned.Neil Hudgell, the lawyer leading the compensation negotiations, has called for the…

Actor Robert Morse, who won a Tony Award as the hilariously brash corporate climber in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and a second a generation later as the brilliant and troubled Truman Capote in Tru, has died at the age…

The new immigration laws will have a "massively detrimental" impact on exploited children, who will be at greater risk of being unidentified, unprotected and penalised, charities have warned.The Government has been urged not to let an…

The UK is expected to have warmer than usual weather on Easter Sunday as the wave of high temperatures continues.Forecasters said temperatures are expected to reach highs of 19C (66.2F) and lower in England and Wales on Sunday, while Monday…

Stories making national headlines today include the fallout from the partygate investigation and plans to send those seeking asylum to Rwanda.The Guardian quotes Lord David Wolfson saying he resigned as Justice Minister due to the Prime…

The Channel Islands are well-regulated jurisdictions, with rigorous and developed regulation of financial services as well as strict anti-money laundering ("AML”) and the fight against the financing of terrorism (“CFT") conditions. AML/CFT…

Pakistan's political opposition ousted the country's prime minister in a vote of no confidence on Saturday, which it won after several Imran Khan allies and a key coalition party deserted him.The combined opposition that spans the political…

A second letter calling for the removal of the controversial Sullivan memorial along with several other goals related to Indigenous concerns will be sent to the Lafayette administration in May. The memorial in question was installed on June…

A range of measures have been put in place to ease disruption at Manchester Airport, Andy Burnham said.The Mayor of Greater Manchester has met airport bosses after weeks of chaos for travelers who faced long delays with queues outside…

The government is set to continue with its plans to privatize Channel 4.Here are the answers to some of the key questions about the decision.Why does the government want to privatize the broadcaster?The government has argued that Channel…

Pakistan's beleaguered Prime Minister Imran Khan has said he will call for a snap election after avoiding a no-confidence challenge and alleging a plot to overthrow his government had failed.The deputy speaker of Pakistan's parliament…

Police investigating the disappearance of a 15-year-old boy nearly 23 years ago have appealed for information after they launched a search of a house he had links to.Phillip Harris disappeared after telling his adoptive parents he was…

They came together under the pressure of a pandemic, but the Covid planning and testing teams won praise from senior healthcare professionals and many people they tested for the fantastic job they did. . The tent where they carried out the…

Police have confirmed that no criminal investigation will be opened into allegations of sexual offenses against actor Noel Clarke.Last year, the Guardian published allegations of misconduct by 20 women who knew Clarke in a professional…

The House of Lords saw the first live use of British Sign Language interpretation as peers backed a bill giving the language legal recognition across Britain.Lord McFall of Alcluith, the Speaker of the House of Lords, marked this moment for…

Older people taking statins are less likely to develop Parkinson's disease — movement problems including tremors, slowed movements and stiffness — than those not taking the medication, according to a new study.Parkinsonism is a term for a…

The country's front pages are buzzing with revelations about the killer of veteran MP Sir David Amess.the Daily mail, DailyMirror and The sun Ali Harbi report Ali conducted years of search for high-profile targets, including Communities and…

A 19-year-old woman was killed in student accommodation in central London, police have confirmed.Officers were called to Arbor House in Sebastian Street, Clerkenwell at around 5.10am on Saturday to reports that a woman was reportedly…

Covid-19 has yet to settle into a "seasonal or predictable" pattern, world health leaders have said.The World Health Organization (WHO) has dismissed the idea that the virus was 'through it in the northern hemisphere until next winter' as…

New laws aimed at tackling 'dirty money' in the UK were swiftly passed by Parliament in an attempt to target Russian oligarchs during the invasion of Ukraine.Royal Assent was granted for the Economic Crimes (Transparency and Enforcement)…

Guernsey County marriage applicationsMarriage applications lodged with Guernsey County Probate Court between February 11 and March 4.William Jeffrey Simmons II, 26, Cambridge, and Ashley Jane Hall, 25, Cambridge.Sarah Nichole Nicholson, 32,…

The requirement for pupils to wear a mask in classrooms in Northern Ireland will end later this month, the education minister for Stormont has announced.Councils are currently strongly recommending that pupils in post-primary schools wear…

Measures are urgently being considered to stop foreign criminals and kleptocrats dodging a key move to target 'dirty money' in the UK, a minister has told parliament.The government was responding to concerns raised in Westminster about the…

Marriage laws in England and Wales are outdated and restrictive, according to a study by the University of Warwick and Exeter.The study suggests that the laws do not reflect the diversity of religions and beliefs in modern society.Ash Patel…

Hundreds marched through central London to demand an end to men's violence against women and girls, misogyny and racism.Supporters of the Million Women Rise collective marched from Charing Cross police station to Scotland Yard on Saturday…

According to BBC Russia, problems with accessing its website in Russia have been reported.However, there has been no confirmation whether the BBC has been banned by the Kremlin.BBC Russia also said that the domain https://bbc.com has not…

Crews from JERSEY dominated Rallye Compprop Guernsey with Ross Le Noa and Domonic Volante taking their fourth straight win. They led a podium sweep home for C-section participants, with Sam Touzel and Aaron Nicolle finishing second, 1min…

British ports should deny access to Russian boats, said Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.As a Russian-owned ship was due to dock in Orkney on Tuesday, the British government was told to ban vessels from the country in response to Vladimir…

According to a study, vegetarians may have a lower risk of developing cancer compared to meat eaters.Compared to regular meat eaters, those who eat small amounts of meat have a 2% lower risk of cancer, while pescatarians – who eat fish and…

Heathrow has revealed it is the only hub airport in Europe to see a reduction in passenger numbers in 2021, due to the UK's stricter coronavirus travel rules.Last year, just 19.4 million people passed through West London Airport.That's down…

The United States and Egypt have launched a joint working group to prepare for the upcoming climate change summit in November.US climate envoy John Kerry said the group was focusing on the UN Cop27 conference in the Egyptian resort of Sharm…

Rescue teams in Greece searched a burning ferry on Saturday for 12 people believed to be missing after it caught fire in the Ionian Sea on its way to Italy, while passengers were describes a chilling evacuation of the ship.After working…

The Knights of the Round Table may be known to many around the world, but most medieval English heroic or chivalrous stories have been lost, according to new research.Meanwhile, more than three-quarters of medieval stories in Icelandic and…

Cholesterol drugs taken by millions of people in the UK have far fewer side effects than believed, a large study has found.Statins are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the UK, with around seven to eight million people taking…

A terrorist who made a pipe bomb in his room filled with Nazi memorabilia could be released from prison within months despite his request for early release being rejected.The parole board refused to let Jack Coulson leave prison before the…

People are being treated by paramedics after a mezzanine collapsed at a London bar and restaurant.The incident happened on Saturday night at Two More Years in Roach Road, Hackney Wick, east London.Emergency services are responding to the…

A group of 20 LGBT organizations have called on the UN to revoke the status of the UK Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).A 19-page submission to the UN – which the groups say was prompted by the EHRC's position on trans rights –…

The UK competition regulator said Amazon is now officially considered a grocery retailer and must follow its sourcing code.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has claimed that designating Amazon as a grocery retailer will help…

Amnesty International has urged the leaders of the DUP and Sinn Fein to offer temporary appointments to the posts of Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister to issue a formal apology to the victims and survivors of historic institutional…

Professor statistician Sir David Spiegelhalter has told how "overly optimistic" he was at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.The 68-year-old chairman of Cambridge University's Winton Center for Risk and Evidence Communication admitted he…

Robert Fearis, CEO of Praxis IFM.The global financial services company said the capital repayment would be subject to shareholder approval at an extraordinary general meeting, details of which would be announced shortly.The board also said…

GUERNSEY – The Vikings took care of business early in Saturday’s game against Arvada-Clearmont and at halftime they needed the leniency rule instituted. The Vikings, who were traditionally the team chasing the rest, are now being chased…

A US judge has thrown out a plea deal that would have avoided a hate crime trial for a white man convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery.The decision by US District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood came hours after prosecutors announced that her…

The Israeli president's figurehead flew to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday in the country's first official visit by the head of state, the latest sign of deepening ties between the two nations as tensions rise in the the region.The…

Boris Johnson's anxious wait for an official No 10 party report continues as he has again been called upon to step down.The Prime Minister has spoken to Tory MPs in the House of Commons in an attempt to shore up his position pending Senior…

Floating offshore wind projects will receive a share of £31m government funding to help boost the deployment of clean technology.Some 11 successful projects receive a share of the money that is matched by more than £30m from industry, to…

All of the monkeys that escaped after a truck crash in Pennsylvania have been found, US authorities have said.Several of the 100 laboratory monkeys, which were transported in crates, disappeared after Friday's collision between two…

Alice Cooper hailed Meat Loaf as "one of the greatest voices in rock n roll" after his death at the age of 74.The American singer died with his wife Deborah by his side, announced a post on his official Facebook page.Cooper, 73, and the Bat…

The Guernsey Auction House in New York has canceled an auction of Nelson Mandela's belongings. The South African government opposed the sale, which was due to take place later this month, arguing that several items on the block,…

A declining population that predates the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a limited workforce that continues to impact hiring challenges for Guernsey County businesses as the new year begins.According to the 2020 US Census report, there…

Former Alabama quarterback Jay Barker, who is married to country music singer Sara Evans, has been arrested for felony domestic violence, authorities in Tennessee have announced.Barker was taken to a Nashville County jail early Saturday…

LINE - The Lingle-Fort Laramie High School women's basketball team shared a double weekend with Crawford (Nebraska) and Guernsey-Sunrise. On Friday, the Lady Doggers kept the Lady Rams close for much of the game, but when the final…

Ronnie Spector, the rock 'n' roll siren who sang 1960s hits like Be My Baby, Baby I Love You and Walking In The Rain as frontman of girl group the Ronettes, has died at age 78 years old.Spector died Wednesday after a brief battle with…

GUERNSEYS made improbable history at a recent private auction hosted by Colin Gilbert, of Gilbert Guernseys.In November, Mr. Gilbert transported 25 heifers and a young bull from North Dandalup to Rochester, North Victoria, for a sale that…

Breytenbachs Immigration Consultants has indicated another way to immigrate to the UK for people married or in a relationship with a UK passport holder. Those struggling to meet the stringent financial requirements of a UK spousal visa…

French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to strengthen Europe's strategic power and sovereignty, as France has officially taken the reins of the 27-country bloc for the next six months with great ambitions.A leitmotif of the French…

French President Emmanuel Macron has caused an uproar in Parliament after using a swear word to describe his strategy to pressure the unvaccinated for vaccines against the coronavirus.Mr Macron used the French word 'emmerder' - rooted in…

President Joe Biden has held talks with Ukraine's leader over building Russian troops near the border, promising that the United States and its allies will act "decisively" if Russia invades.Mr Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call…

A West Virginia man accused of breaking and entering a Cabin Hill Road home on multiple occasions this year, recently pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and as many drug-related charges in connection with a negotiated plea…

Former Mickey Mouse Club (MMC) host Tiffini Hale has died aged 46, it has been announced.The former star of American children's television died "peacefully" on Christmas Day surrounded by her family, according to her former colleagues.Hale…

The West "sinks into the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time" after the withdrawal from Afghanistan, Gordon Brown said.Writing for The Times Red Box, the former prime minister called on the global community to embark on the "greatest…

The Polish president has decided to veto a media bill that would have forced the American company Discovery to give up its majority stake in TVN, a Polish television network.Andrzej Duda noted that the bill was unpopular with many Poles and…

Three members of K-pop group BTS tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from overseas, their management agency said.RM and Jin were diagnosed with Covid-19 on Saturday evening, Big Hit Music reported. Another member, Suga,…

Military personnel deployed to help with the recall program have spoken of the 'fantastic' NHS staff they work with and how proud they are to participate.About 1,300 members of the armed forces have been recruited to help carry out what the…

The government has come under fire for "not doing enough" to support the theater industry following the Treasury's announcement of a £ 30million clawback fund.Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced on Tuesday that cultural organizations in…

The following cases were filed with the Guernsey County Registry in November 2021.SeizuresGuernsey County Treasurer, Cambridge, against David Peterson, address unknown and current tenants (1334 East Wheeling Ave., Cambridge), property tax…

The cost of litigation over the wrongful Rangers lawsuit scandal has reached nearly £ 40million, the Scottish government accounts have shown.Compensation worth millions has been paid after several people involved in the administration and…

Edward Jones, Butterfield Loan Officer for the Channel Islands. (30271658)Edward Jones, Butterfield's loan officer for the Channel Islands, said the bank had made 36 mortgages in Guernsey since June, with a similar number in Jersey at that…

About one in 13 (8%) admit to having been involved in fraudulent behavior in the past year, including about one in seven (15%) aged 16 to 34.The most common "everyday" frauds included falsely claiming that an online delivery had not been…

Night workers were in the midst of the holiday rush, lighting candles at Mayfield Consumer Products in Kentucky, when a tornado closed over the factory and word got out to seek shelter.For Autumn Kirks, that meant throwing away buckets of…

New coronavirus restrictions could be introduced in Scotland next week, Deputy Prime Minister John Swinney said.Mr Swinney said ministers were spending the weekend "wrestling with the challenge of knowing what the right rules are to put in…

December 9, 2021 Multnomah County is holding out against COVID-19 even as the state and nation begin to see an increase in cases after Thanksgiving. Testing positivity in the county remains at around 5% - a marker of controllable spread…

The number of spill incidents in England jumped 16% last year, but the number of fines imposed by the courts on violators fell by more than half, according to government figures.Local authorities were forced to treat 1.13 million boxes of…

A wounded former soldier from Co Down has traveled hundreds of miles across the UK to raise funds for other veterans and health services.Robert Maxwell, 54, who served with the Royal Irish for 11 years, began his expedition at St Paul's…

The Duke of Cambridge has revealed that a Tina Turner hit brings back precious memories of her mother singing it at the top of her voice with her sons as she drove them to school.William shared the poignant 'family moment' on an audio…

Guernsey pubs, restaurants, hotels and caterers face thousands of pounds in losses as Christmas cancellations bite.Parties and other events are being dropped due to concerns over increasing cases of Covid-19 and the new Omicron variant.The…

A new river of lava from the volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma threatens to engulf a parish church that has so far survived the eruption which shows no signs of releasing after 10 weeks.The lava flow closest to the Church of Los…

All but two of the 61 people who found themselves trapped in a snow-covered pub were able to return home safely.The group got stranded in the Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales on Friday following heavy snowfall from Storm Arwen.Pub…

Priti Patel discussed the Channel boat crossings with the Dutch Migration Minister, as she said she would hold "urgent talks" with her European counterparts this week.The Home Secretary spoke to Ankie Broekers-Knol in a phone call Sunday…

Boussard & Gavaudan Holding Limited a closed-end investment company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of Guernsey under registration number 45582 Result of the annual conversion Boussard &…

Jason Horne-Francis, this year's first draft pick, has already started winning North Melbourne fans.No.1 draft pick Jason Horne-Francis is so excited to join North Melbourne for 2022 that he slept in his new war on Wednesday night.Since the…

Margaret Thatcher falsely told MPs that a British Airways flight landed in Kuwait before the Iraq invasion began, according to recently released files.The documents show officials believed the flight could have been refused had the Foreign…

Boris Johnson is set to announce that new homes built in England will need to have charging points for electric cars, as business leaders will learn that reaching net zero gives the UK "a chance to redeem itself" .The Prime Minister will…

At least 17 people have died and dozens are missing in southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after days of heavy rains, authorities said.The state has been hit by intense torrents since Thursday, causing massive flooding in at least five…

A major real estate program that was approved after its developer sat next to a Cabinet minister during a Tory fundraiser has finally been scrapped - two years after discussing the project.Documents revealed that Housing Minister Eddie…

The British Space Command criticized Russia after the nation carried out a weapons test that created "significant" debris in space.Vice Air Marshal Paul Godfrey called an anti-satellite missile test undertaken by Russia "irresponsible".The…

The defense made its case during the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial, setting the stage for closing arguments in the shootings that have left Americans divided over whether he was a patriot taking a stand against lawlessness or a…

Nineteen countries, including the UK, have agreed to support the creation of zero-emission shipping routes.The Clydebank statement signed at Cop26 indicates that the signatories' goal is to help establish "at least six green corridors by…

With the reform of South Africa's exchange control rules, restrictions on the use of 'loop' structures were lifted so that South African residents are no longer prohibited from using funds or assets held. in offshore structures to reinvest…

The Irish Minister for the Environment has canceled a planned trip to Cop26 after testing positive for Covid-19.Eamon Ryan, the leader of the Green Party of Ireland, was due to visit Glasgow on Sunday.Mr. Ryan, who is now self-isolating,…

November 4, 2021 As the region continues along a "rocky plateau" in the COVID-19 pandemic, the Multnomah County Public Health Division and its federally qualified health center prepare to launch vaccination clinics for children aged 5 and…

The CEO of Pets at Home has announced that he will be leaving the company next summer after 11 years with the company.Peter Pritchard joined the retailer in 2011 as Commercial Director, before becoming General Manager in March 2018.The…

Britain has hailed France's “backing out” of threats to impose punitive measures in a post-Brexit fishing license dispute as talks to settle the dispute continue.Environment Secretary George Eustice acknowledged a de-escalation by French…

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she had contracted Covid-19 and was showing mild symptoms.Psaki, 42, said she last had contact with President Joe Biden on Tuesday when she met him at the White House, where they were over six feet…

Boris Johnson said he currently sees no reason to activate the government's Covid Plan B, despite the high number of cases.Speaking to reporters on his trip to the G20 summit in Rome, the PM said only the Labor Party wanted tighter…