A new cultural exchange programme between the Channel Islands and Italy’s Puglia region is seeking artists specializing in poetry, storytelling, music, and dance. The initiative, announced by ArtHouse Jersey and Guernsey Arts in partnership with Puglia Culture, will select six artists for a collaborative residency programme later this year. Three artists from the Channel Islands […]
Channel Islands Air Search Reports Dramatic Rise in Emergency Calls
The Channel Islands Air Search service experienced a significant increase in emergency call-outs during 2024, with missions doubling compared to the previous year, according to their annual report. The voluntary search and rescue organization responded to 32 incidents throughout the year, averaging one emergency every 11.4 days. The report reveals a diverse range of missions, […]
Private Parking Firms to Reform ‘Five-Minute Rule’ Following Controversy
Private parking operators have announced a major review of their practices following public outcry over a controversial “five-minute rule” that led to thousands of pounds in fines for motorists. The British Parking Association (BPA) and International Parking Community (IPC) will revise their code of conduct to protect drivers who face difficulties making prompt payments. The […]
King Charles to Mark 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation in Poland
King Charles will make his first overseas trip of 2024 to attend the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Auschwitz concentration camp’s liberation, Buckingham Palace has announced. The King will travel to Poland on January 27 for the historic event, which comes at a time of renewed focus on combating antisemitism. The announcement follows a significant […]
Royal Spy Scandal: Queen Left in Dark About Palace Art Curator’s Soviet Links
Newly released MI5 files reveal that Queen Elizabeth II was not officially informed for nearly a decade that her Surveyor of the Queen’s Pictures, Anthony Blunt, had confessed to being a Soviet spy. The disclosure comes as part of a significant release of declassified documents to the National Archives. Blunt, who oversaw the Royal Art […]
MI5 Reveals Spy Secrets and Cambridge Five Confessions in Historic Exhibition
Britain’s security service MI5 has released an unprecedented collection of declassified documents, including spy training manuals and confessions from notorious double agents, as part of a groundbreaking exhibition at the National Archives. For the first time in MI5’s 115-year history, the agency has partnered with the National Archives to showcase previously secret materials, including the […]
Princess of Wales Announces Cancer Remission During Hospital Visit
The Princess of Wales has announced she is in remission from cancer during an emotional return visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital where she received treatment, marking a significant milestone in her recovery journey. Catherine shared the news in a social media message expressing her “relief” while acknowledging she remains “focused on recovery.” The announcement […]
Isle of Wight Residents Puzzled by Welsh Royal Mail Van
A Royal Mail delivery van has caused amusement among Isle of Wight residents after appearing on the island sporting Welsh language branding. The vehicle, spotted in the village of Brighstone, displays ‘Post Brenhinol’ – the Welsh translation of Royal Mail – in what the company confirms was a signwriting error. Local resident Ian Elcock, who […]
Channel Islands Tourism and Sports Hit by Ferry Schedule Delays
The absence of an inter-island ferry timetable is causing significant disruption to tourism and sports activities in the Channel Islands, with industry leaders expressing growing concern over the continued uncertainty. Tourism officials warn that the delay in publishing ferry schedules is already impacting the crucial early booking period. Tim Crowley, who chairs the Visitor Economy […]
Headlong Announces Cast for UK Tour of ‘The House Party’
Award-winning theatre company Headlong has revealed the cast for their upcoming UK tour of “The House Party,” a contemporary reimagining of Strindberg’s “Miss Julie.” The production, which premiered at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2024, will feature “Bridgerton” star Sesley Hope as Christine, alongside Synnøve Karlsen (“Miss Austen”) as Julie and Tom Lewis (“Gentleman Jack”) as […]