Guernsey retained the Muratti Vase on Jersey soil for the first time since 2014 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Springfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Despite long spells of pressure from the hosts, the Sarnians proved clinical when it mattered. Goals from Ross Allen and Matt Loaring punished a Jersey side left frustrated after missing a string of first-half chances, before Toby Ritzema pulled one back late on.

Police are reviewing footage of crowd trouble involving a small minority of supporters at Saturday's Muratti Vase game at Springfield. In the aftermath of a 2-1 victory for Guernsey in the men's Muratti, there were ugly scenes as a cluster of visiting supporters came onto the pitch and goaded their Jersey counterparts. While no arrests have been made so far, a police investigation is ongoing.

A man arrested over the weekend on suspicion of making threats to kill other people has pleaded guilty to telecoms offences. The 35-year-old was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning, and appeared before the Magistrate's Court today, where he was remanded in custody until 4 June. The court heard that Nico Roger Dormer of no fixed address has been in the island working as a carpenter.

Work to reset the complaints process within Health and Social Care steps up a gear this week with service users and former and current staff all being asked to share their experiences. The Complaints and Learning Working Group, set up to address concerns over the way complaints are handled by HSC, is hosting listening exercises - starting on Wednesday. These exercises will form part of work aimed at enhancing "transparency and fairness and public confidence in the Health & Social Care complaints process", said a spokesperson concerned with organising the groups.

The Channel Islands Co-op appeared before the Court of Appeal this morning seeking to overturn a ruling that awarded £3.5 million to its former chief executive. The appeal hearing, which is expected to last three days, marks the latest chapter in a long-running dispute between the Channel Islands Co-operative Society and former chief executive Colin Macleod. Mr Macleod led the organisation for a decade from 2010, but claims the final years of his tenure were overshadowed by a sustained campaign to remove him from his position.

A 40-year-old man from Guernsey has been jailed for eight years after a series of “wicked and depraved” crimes – including secretly filming people having sex in their own homes. Kirk Geoff Bishop recorded more than 130 images and videos of three women and one man from inside their homes – including while they were engaged in sexual activity, while naked, and in the shower.

Despite "a challenging year for both islanders and retailers" in 2025, the CI Coop saw a rise in turnover and profit and welcomed thousands of new members. Chief executive Mark Cox hailed the retailer's "strengthened" performance as it announced its annual results for the 52 weeks ending 11 January 2026. Express took a look at the headline figures... The stats at a glance:

Out of 2215 crimes reported to Guernsey Police last year, more than 11% of them were of a sexual nature. That included 69 rapes, 67 sexual assaults, 15 acts of voyeurism, and 12 counts concerning indecent images of children. Voyeurism towards a child, buggery, grooming, and sexual touching offences were each reported once. The alleged crimes are detailed in the Guernsey Police Annual Report for 2025.

The government has refused to release a “lessons learnt” report into the opening of a new mental-health ward, arguing that publication could prejudice both policy development and commercial interests. Patients moved into Clinique Pinel in June 2024 after years of waiting for an upgrade for the “dilapidated” Orchard House in the wake of a critical mental-health service review. The opening of the new acute adult mental-health facility was…

Who, if anyone, can own the moon? Who is responsible for space debris? And why should Jersey care about space law? Those are some of the questions that will be explored during a talk at Jersey Library next week. The free event will take place on Thursday 28 May from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Event organiser Greg Murray, who will be giving the talk, said: “Space is no longer only about exploration.

The Siam Cup once again delivered everything that makes it one of the Channel Islands’ biggest sporting occasions, as thousands packed into Footes Lane for a day filled with fierce rivalry, huge moments and dramatic finishes. Guernsey won two of the five matches - with the Men and Veterans both outright winning their trophies. In the Men's Siam Cup finale, Guernsey retained the trophy with a 35-28 victory despite a spirited late comeback from Jersey RFC.

Deloitte has further strengthened its senior leadership team in Guernsey with the relocation of Jonathan Wiseman, Associate Partner in Audit & Assurance, from the firm’s Jersey office.   Mr Wiseman, who leads Deloitte’s private equity focus across the Channel Islands, brings more than 20 years’ audit and assurance experience, including 17 years in London working with major listed and global financial services organisations.   

Alison Merrien MBE has won the Ladies' World Bowls Singles Championship for a fifth time. She was up against tough competition in the final - with Scotland’s Julie Forrest vying for a seventh win in this event. Merrien added to her wins from 2009, 2015, 2018, and 2019 with a 2-0 (7-6, 6-2) victory over Forrest. Merrien was top of her group heading into the final, after suffering just one group game tiebreak defeat.

Guernsey retained the Muratti Vase on Jersey soil for the first time since 2014 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Springfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Despite long spells of pressure from the hosts, the Sarnians proved clinical when it mattered. Goals from Ross Allen and Matt Loaring punished a Jersey side left frustrated after missing a string of first-half chances, before Toby Ritzema pulled one back late on.

A man arrested over the weekend on suspicion of making threats to kill other people has been charged with telecoms offences. The 35-year-old is due to appear before the Magistrate's Court today. He has been held in custody since being arrested in the early hours of Sunday. The situation around the man's arrest is not yet clear - but Guernsey Police Chief Officer Damian Kitchen accused the public of being "borderline hysterical" on Saturday night as the online Guernsey grapevine spread "wholly inaccurate" misinformation around the police investigation and what had led to it.

A standup comedian once dubbed "one of Britain’s funniest men" will be cracking jokes this week at a Guernsey venue. Geoff Whiting has performed with many of Britain’s best-known comedians, including Lee Mack, Michael McIntyre, Dara Ó Briain. Now he'll be supported by some home-grown talent from the bailiwick, as he heads to KGV for the 'Improbable Comedy Jam' on Thursday 21 May.

A "symbol of Andalusia’s maritime heritage" is heading towards the island in the form of a replica 17th-century Spanish galleon. Galeón Andalucía will arrive in Jersey next week as part of its wider 2026 tour. It is not the first time the historic ship has appeared in the island, having previously visited for the Jersey Boat Show. Tickets to go on board are available online, with Galeón Andalucía due to be at the Albert Pier from 20 to 25 May with opening hours of 10am to 8pm each day.

Guernsey's only faith led private school has passed its most recent inspection with an overall grade of 'good'. Blanchelande College is assessed by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate as well as Ofsted. The most recent inspection was carried out by the CSI, which found that "teachers demonstrate a high degree of competence, including excellent subject knowledge", "parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school", and "pupil and student behaviour is excellent, with a high degree of courtesy and respect for all".

Islanders are being invited to step out under the stars this summer as the annual Moonlight Walk returns next month. The fundraiser, hosted by Jersey Hospice Care, gives islanders the chance to remember and celebrate loved ones who have passed. The event is due to take place on Saturday 13 June in St Aubin, with walkers able to choose between two routes, a 5km "Half Moon Walk" or a 10km "Full Moon Walk".

GradRoutes Guernsey is hosting a webinar this week to address findings from its 'Return to Guernsey’ survey.  It’ll primarily focus on housing costs and availability, which 38.2% of surveyed graduates and students recently cited as a reason for not returning back to Guernsey. During the webinar delegates will be joined by Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller and Deputy Steve Williams, who will discuss their vision for housing and young people.

​Sarnian Roofing Limited has been selected as the headline sponsor for the 2026 North Show. More than 40 businesses contributed £250 each to enter a prize draw to sponsor the iconic summer event, which will take place at Saumarez Park on 26 and 27 August. The draw raised more than £10,000 for the show. ​Andy Gavey, Managing Director of Sarnian Roofing Limited, said: "We are thrilled to be drawn as this year’s Headline Sponsor and are grateful for this fantastic opportunity.

A community survey designed to shed light on the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community in the Channel Islands has been launched ahead of the 10th annual Pride event. Equality charity Liberate, which organises the annual CI Pride events, has set up the online survey in a bid to better understand the issues and how they can represent the community. The survey findings will be used to target their campaigns and focus on changes islanders want to see.

A speeding warning has been after dozens of motorists were stopped on a country road amid "frustrations" over long-running roadworks. The St Helier Honorary Police said that it had received numerous reports of speeding. A representative for the honorary police said: "This afternoon, we conducted speed checks on La Grande Route du Mont à l’Abbé following reports of motorists exceeding the 15mph speed limit.

Art for Guernsey has opened the doors on its latest exhibition highlighting the island's Royally-approved goat. The Royal Golden Guernsey breed is facing the threat of extinction locally, with numbers dwindling on-island despite becoming a firm favourite overseas for its dairy produce as well as for environmental and agricultural purposes. Even being granted a Royal title in 2024 hasn't stopped the numbers reducing locally, with Art for Guernsey issuing a rallying cry to the Bailiwick’s artists earlier this year, leading to its new exhibition.

Jersey's branch of UK footwear retailer Shoezone is set to leave the high street. The store, which was one of the few remaining shops exclusively selling footwear in St Helier, has launched a closing down sale to sell remaining stock. This follows difficulties faced by the business during the last couple of months in the UK, with The Mirror recently reporting the firm had suffered financial losses of more than £5 million and further store closures.

At any sporting stadium, there will be a list of banned items - usually comprising flares, weapons and alcohol. But, ahead of the 108th edition of the famous sporting rivalry at Springfield today, one thing on the prohibited list has raised confusion and a few laughs. Because, while most of the list is fairly standard, Jersey has issued a carrot ban ahead of the match against Guernsey.

A year after it was put on the market for £5.25million, Chateau des Tielles has been sold. The new owner is Patience Healthcare (Guernsey) Ltd, a UK-based domiciliary care company. The nursing and residential home near the Torteval cliff paths will be the group’s first facility in the Channel Islands. Director, Jack Baker said he's looking forward to taking over.

A man from Guernsey has been sentenced to a total of eight years in prison for a series of "wicked and depraved offences", including secretly filming people in their own homes. Kirk Geoff Bishop (40) recorded more than 130 images and videos of three women and one man from inside their homes - including while they were engaged in sexual activity, while they were naked, and in the shower.

A former high-flying finance executive, who said he wanted to abandon wealth management for a lower-paid “dream” career has been criticised by a Family Court judge over “curious” financial arrangements during a bitter divorce battle... which also ended with a ruling over the family Labradoodle. According to a newly published judgment, the accountant – who has not been named alongside his former spouse – claimed he wanted to swap high finance for life as an instructor, earning less than 10% of his former salary.

In the age of banking apps and instant transfers, taxpayers still had to foot a quarter-of-a-million-pound bill for Revenue Jersey to keep licking envelopes and posting cheques back to them last year, Express has learned. According to information released following an Express request under the Freedom of Information Law, the government department in charge of all things tax spent £256,569 on communicating with taxpayers via letters in the post in 2025, an FOI request submitted by…

Alex Picot Trust has announced the appointment of a part-time Consultant to the firm. The Jersey firm said Simon Morgan would bring more than 40 years of experience in the private client industry, having held senior roles working in Jersey and the Cayman Islands. He has also held a number of leadership positions within STEP, having been elected worldwide Chair in 2019 and previously as Chair of STEP Jersey.

Every weekend, Express presents a selection of exhibitions, performances, workshops and more to help islanders get their weekly dose of culture. Here's this weeks offering... Splash Big Day Out Islanders are invited to bring the whole family down to the Watersplash this Saturday for a big day out west. From 12-5pm, there will be free group surf lessons for adults and children at the Splash Surf Centre, these can be registered for…

A convent has been scammed in what Guernsey Police are treating as a fraud case. The nuns are understood to have paid £10,000 to two men who have since been arrested on suspicion of defrauding them out of the money by pretending to be police officers who said that they needed cash as part of an investigation. A spokesperson for Guernsey Police said the pair were arrested after going to the UK by ferry.

Today is 'Do Lunch with your Dog' day, but what stories have set your tails wagging and which have made you barking mad this week? From a bomb threat at a nightclub to yet more discussions about tax, here are the stories that you've been paw-ing over this week. 1. Nightclub hoax bombs A 33-year-old man was charged with terrorism offences…

Guernsey's teams have been named ahead of this weekend's Spring Insure Siam Cup fixtures. There will be five games at Footes Lane tomorrow, starting at 11:00, culminating in the Siam Cup showdown between Guernsey and Jersey's men at 16:15. The Nash Vets play first in front of the Garenne Stand. They kick off at 11:00, competing for the Nash Cup.

Islanders living with a condition affecting one in eight women worldwide have welcomed a major international decision to rename it after years of criticism that the term was misleading. PCOS Jersey said that renaming polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could improve understanding of the disorder and lead to earlier diagnosis, but campaigners noted that more awareness is still needed in Jersey.

Dive into the world of art with our weekly art fix! MOZART’S Requiem and Motets Another wonderful performance is coming to St James this Saturday the 16th… MOZART’S Requiem and Motets, presented by the Guernsey Choral and Orchestral Society will be starting at 7:30pm! Few composers speak so directly to the human soul as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and few works in all of music carry the same aura of mystery, beauty, and emotional power as his Requiem, written in the final weeks of his life and left unfinished at his death.

The water at Soldiers' Bay has been tested - after Guernsey Water admitted the Fort George outfall pipe was discharging far too close to shore. The results of the water tests aren't yet known - but Tobin Cook, Director of Environmental Health and Pollution Regulation, said it will give them a better understanding of the risks when they get the samples back.

The P&R President has said it is "absolutely business as usual" for Guernsey's top political committee, after the arrest and subsequent resignation of one of the island's leading politicians. The States will soon elect a new member to Policy and Resources, after Forward Guernsey leader Deputy Gavin St Pier and his wife were arrested on suspicion of "misconduct in public office", with Deputy St Pier later resigning from P&R.

A woman from Alderney has called for the island to get its own dialysis machines for the first time in a decade. Kelly Main said her 71-year-old mother, Julie Main, has stage 4 chronic kidney disease and is likely to need dialysis in the near future. Mrs Main said she had approached the States of Guernsey about putting in new dialysis machines, however she had been told that experts "don't recommend to do it".

With more visitors than ever recommending Guernsey as a holiday destination, Express explores why. The latest 'Quarterly Travel and Visitor Accommodation Bulletin' shares data collated during the first three months of this year. People travelling here during that time have given the island its highest 'Net Promoter Score' ever. Charlie Walker, Co-Chair of the Tourism Advisory Board, said while this is good news, the challenge will be to keep the NPS high and to encourage visitors to keep returning while telling others to also come here.

Ahead of this weekend's Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, Lee Corbet is preparing to fly the flag for Guernsey in the UK.  Founded in Sydney in 2012 by Mark Hawwa, the global event brings together motorcycle enthusiasts to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and in support of men's mental health charities.  Inspired by the television series 'Mad Men', participants dress in dapper attire for coordinated rides in 121 countries.

Guernsey's Chamber of Commerce has voted in a new President, after the previous one left to try his hand at politics. Public Relations expert Brooke Kenyon has taken on the role, following an election at the organisation's Annual General Meeting on 6 May. She replaces Stephen Rouxel, who stood down at the start of March to stand in the by-election, picking up 230 votes.

John Curran has been appointed Chairman of Guernsey’s Data Protection Authority. ​Mr Curran, who is succeeding Richard Thomas CBE in the role, currently serves as Chairman of the Guernsey Competition and Regulatory Authorities, and the Guernsey Employment Trust.  ODPA Commissioner Brent Homan stated that Mr Curran’s experience with regulatory frameworks and complex legislation will be invaluable to the role. "We are delighted to welcome John as Chairman of the Authority.

The 2025 paper tax return will be available to collect at five drop-ins taking place across the island next week. The are taking place at the following dates, times and locations: • Wednesday 20th May - St Saviour's Community Centre, 8.30am to 12pm and St Martin's Parish Hall, 1pm to 5.30pm. • Thursday 21st May - Vale Douzaine Room, 8.30am to 12pm and Castel Douzaine Room, 1pm to 5pm…

The billionaire family behind Glenfiddich and Drambuie has retained its crown as the richest in the Channel Islands... but who else makes the top 10 cut? Glenn Gordon and family, the Jersey-based owners of whisky giant William Grant & Sons, remain top of the regional rankings in the 2026 edition of The Sunday Times Rich List, published today. This was despite the family fortune taking a hefty hit in what compilers say has been a “subdued year” for Britain’s wealthiest.

A new short, well-marked 1km trail has opened at La Vallette. It starts and finishes at the Bathing Pools and is designed to encourage islanders and visitors to find out more about this beautiful area. Choose from a range of suggested activities as you walk – either download information before you set out or scan the QR codes on the posts as you go around.

Organisers of the Saffery Rotary Walk 2026 are delighted to announce that registration for the Family Walk is now open. Taking place on Saturday 6 June, the Family Walk invites families, friends, and multiple generations to come together for a fun-filled afternoon of walking, community spirit, and fundraising for 16 local charities across the Bailiwick. Participants join the Walk for its final leg or last two legs, starting from either Chouet or Bordeaux Harbour, making it an accessible and rewarding experience for all ages and fitness levels.