Lifestyle News Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/category/lifestyle-news/ Business & Lifestyle News in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:36:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://channeleye.media/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ce_favicon48px.png Lifestyle News Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/category/lifestyle-news/ 32 32 Grow appeals for help after £700 worth of plants and materials go missing https://channeleye.media/grow-appeals-for-help-after-700-worth-of-plants-and-materials-go-missing/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:40:08 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74864 Guernsey charity Grow is appealing to the public after discovering that around £700 worth of plants and gardening materials appear to have been taken from its site over the weekend without payment. The missing items include two hanging baskets, Hebes, Campanula, Primroses, Heathers and other plants, along with woodchip and compost. Grow operates an honesty-based […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 3 November 2026 at 09:40 GMT.]]> Guernsey–St Malo ferry passenger numbers up 56% since 2024 https://channeleye.media/guernsey-st-malo-ferry-passenger-numbers-up-56-since-2024/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:20:40 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74760 Passenger numbers between Guernsey and St Malo have increased by 56.5% compared with 2024, according to figures released by Brittany Ferries. The ferry operator, which took responsibility for Guernsey’s services in 2025 under a 15-year agreement with the States of Guernsey, attributed the growth to improved sailing times, more departures and joint marketing initiatives. In […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 3 November 2026 at 09:20 GMT.]]> New hearing test equipment for Guernsey children, funded by Guernsey Hard of Hearing https://channeleye.media/new-hearing-test-equipment-for-guernsey-children-funded-by-guernsey-hard-of-hearing/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:10:23 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74848 Children in Guernsey are set to benefit from more effective and inclusive hearing assessments following the upgraded Visual Reinforcement Audiometry equipment, supported by funding from the Guernsey Hard of Hearing charity. The upgraded Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) towers are already a routine and essential part of paediatric audiology, the new equipment enhances how these assessments […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 3 November 2026 at 09:10 GMT.]]> Tiny Seeds survey reveals impact of fertility struggles on Islanders https://channeleye.media/tiny-seeds-survey-reveals-impact-of-fertility-struggles-on-islanders/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:30:12 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74822 A survey by Jersey fertility charity Tiny Seeds has highlighted the emotional impact of fertility struggles, with 64% of respondents reporting that their experiences had severely affected their lives. The charity’s 2026 survey of fertility and reproductive experiences found that around 70% of respondents reported grief or loss, 67% experienced low mood or depression, and […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 2 November 2026 at 09:30 GMT.]]> Alderney wins Gold and Community Champion award at Britain in Bloom 2026 https://channeleye.media/alderney-wins-gold-and-community-champion-award-at-britain-in-bloom-2026/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:50:07 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74761 Alderney has been awarded Gold in the Coastal category at the 2026 Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom competition, while islander Jenny Richardson has been named a Community Champion in recognition of her contribution to the initiative. Nominated by Floral Guernsey, Alderney competed against six other entrants in the Coastal category, receiving a Gold award […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 29 October 2026 at 09:50 GMT.]]> Pinewood Care Home back in local hands after more than 30 years https://channeleye.media/pinewood-care-home-back-in-local-hands-after-more-than-30-years/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:50:49 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74735 Pinewood Care Home on Le Mont Millais has returned to local ownership for the first time in more than 30 years, following its acquisition by Lifeline Group on 16 October 2026. All 40 members of the Pinewood team are staying on, so the 45 people who live at the home will continue to be cared […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 28 October 2026 at 09:50 GMT.]]> Watch: New podcast series to start conversations about disability and inclusion https://channeleye.media/watch-new-podcast-series-to-start-conversations-about-disability-and-inclusion/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:40:56 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74733 The Government of Jersey is launching a new podcast series aimed at encouraging open conversations about disability and helping to create a more inclusive Island. The series will bring together disabled people and others with lived experience, advocates, employers and experts to share their perspectives, challenge misconceptions, and improve understanding of the barriers people can […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 28 October 2026 at 09:40 GMT.]]> Jersey Association for Youth & Friendship appoints Chief Executive Officer https://channeleye.media/jersey-association-for-youth-friendship-appoints-chief-executive-officer/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:15:16 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74744 The Jersey Association for Youth & Friendship has appointed Suzanne Day as it’s new Chief Executive Officer. Suzanne (pictured) brings extensive experience from both the third sector and education, having led services that support individuals facing complex barriers. In her new role, Suzanne will work closely with the Jersey Association for Youth & Friendship (JAYF) […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 27 October 2026 at 10:15 GMT.]]> Standard Bank Offshore kicks off two-year partnership with Grouville FC Under 9s https://channeleye.media/standard-bank-offshore-kicks-off-two-year-partnership-with-grouville-fc-under-9s/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:40:43 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74683 Standard Bank Offshore has started a new two-year partnership with Grouville FC, becoming the official shirt sponsor of the club’s Under 9s team. For many children, grassroots football is about far more than the game itself. It is where friendships are formed, wellbeing is supported, confidence is built and valuable life skills such as teamwork, […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 27 October 2026 at 09:40 GMT.]]> Deloitte Jersey donates £18,000 to create new primary school gardens https://channeleye.media/deloitte-jersey-donates-18000-to-create-new-primary-school-gardens/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:12 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74676 Deloitte in Jersey has donated £18,000 to Jersey Trees for Life to help fund new gardens at select local primary schools, giving hundreds of children more opportunities to learn about and connect with the natural environment. The donation will support the planting of hundreds of trees at schools across the island this winter, creating outdoor […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 27 October 2026 at 09:00 GMT.]]>