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Thursday 28 August

There have been mixed reactions to news that patients in the UK can now receive a drug for treating the main cause of sight loss. Lucentis is being offered on the NHS but Jersey and Guernsey are divided on what to do next. Mike Wilkins reports...

Wednesday 27 August

A new brewery has opened in Guernsey today. Randalls has built a new facility to take over from their Victorian brewery that was still used up to a year ago. Mike Wilkins went for a sneak preview...

Now, after that brewery story you might think you are seeing double, but Mike Wilkins hot footed it from the pub to Government House where a special ceremony was taking place. Seven Guernsey members of the Women's Land Army from the second world war have finally been honoured for their contribution, even if it is sixty years late...

Tuesday 26 August

Guernsey's Cricketers will have to wait until November before finding out what level of international competition they will be involved in, after a narrow defeat by Jersey at the weekend. Guernsey lost by just one run in the final game of the European Division two Tournament. Mike Wilkins reports...

Thursday 21 August

Guernsey's Battle of Flowers took place at the North Show today. The show culminates with a grand Firework Display at ten o'clock tonight but here is a taste of what the atmosphere was like this afternoon...

Wednesday 20 August

Now if you have ever fancied having a go at the piano then maybe Guernsey is the place for you. Four pianos have been placed around St Peter Port for public use. It is to encourage more people to learn the instrument, as Mike Wilkins reports...

Tuesday 19 August

There has been some good news for nurses in Guernsey today, with the completion of a purpose-built accommodation block. The facility next to the Princess Elizabeth Hospital has cost a million pounds to build and will house ten workers, as Mike Wilkins reports...

Monday 18 August

The most prestigious cricket tournament ever staged in Guernsey got underway today. Five visiting nations including Jersey, France and Germany are joining the Sarnians in the ICC European Division 2 Championship. Mike Wilkins watched the action...

Thursday 14 August

The Grand Pageant took centre stage on the final day of Guernsey's West Show. More than a hundred people took part in recreating a little piece of history as Alex South reports...

Wednesday 13 August

The wet, windy weather has not been able to put a damper on Guernsey's west show. It is the second day of the event and Alex South went to find out whether west really is best...

Tuesday 12 August

Unions say there will be further industrial action by public sector workers in Guernsey following a breakdown in pay talks but no date has been fixed. Workers are asking for an inflation plus three percent increase... but after months of talks there has been no settlement. Penny Elderfield reports...

There should be a substantial reduction in the amount of premature babies sent off of Guernsey for treatment in future. It follows the purchase of a new incubator for the Princess Elizabeth Hospital... bought with funds from last year's ITEX walk. Alex South reports...

Monday 11 August

Guernsey racing driver, Andy Priaulx, hopes his rise to fame will inspire other islanders to follow their dreams. He was in St Peter Port at the weekend to sign copies of his new book, with many islanders turning out to support him. Alex South went along to the signing...

Friday 8 August

The first of Guernsey's annual Summer shows is underway. The South Show is celebrating its centenary this year. The event, which is an opportunity for people to display their finest home produce, is taking place in St. Martins, as Mike Wilkins reports...

Thursday 7 August

Businesses in Guernsey affected by the recent sewage leak have been told they are to receive no compensation. It follows the fracture of a foul water pipe in St Peter Port four days ago. Mike Wilkins reports...

A local tax expert says businesses in Guernsey should be doing do more to encourage mums back into the work place. The States are trying to encourage more mothers to go back to work, to try and get the most out of the islands resources but as Alex South has been finding out it is not always that easy...

Tuesday 5 August

A day after a major sewage leak in Guernsey, there are fears the waters around the island could be polluted. The current system of pumping sewage into the sea is set to be reviewed. Alex South reports...

Death is one of those taboo subjects, but a company in Guernsey is aiming to change all that. Creative Coffins have come up with a novel way of decorating your casket before you shuffle off the mortal coil, as Mike Wilkins reports...

Monday 4 August

A massive clear up operation is underway after a major leak sprung at an underground pipe from Guernsey's sewage pumping station. The problem affected both the East and West coasts with one of the islands busiest beaches closing. We'll hear more on that in a moment but first Alex South reports on islanders counting the cost from flood damage...

Sewage had to be diverted from the pumping station at Belle Greve into Cobo Bay, forcing the authorities to close the beach, as Mike Wilkins reports...

Friday 1 August

As you may have heard recently, Guernsey has a national swimming champion. Eleven year old Kristina Neves scooped nine gold medals at the National Championships in Sheffield last weekend. Mike Wilkins caught up with Kristina when she arrived back in the island...

Dale Garland flies off to Beijing today to fulfil his Olympic dream. Alex South caught up with him at his Bath training base...