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Medical Specialist Group fined up to £100,000 by Data Protection Authority
Cyber criminal theft of emails at end of 2021 not noticed for three months
They used the data to target patients with scams
Action plan by MSG in response said to exceed DPA expectations

Home Affairs continues to investigate what to do about four suspected unexploded ordnance on Route Isabelle.
A memorandum of understanding has now been signed with Defence Science and Technical Laboratory to review survey of the land which showed four abnormalities.
Assessment results are expected within four to six weeks.
Committee President Marc Leadbeater emphasises public safety and cost-effectiveness.

The Field of Remembrance will be dedicated on Thursday 23rd October.
A service will be conducted by the Dean with the Bailiff, Sir Richard McMahon, present.
Remembrance Day observances will occur on 9th November.
The Act of Remembrance includes a two-minute silence at 11am.
Ex-servicemen and women are invited to join the Remembrance Sunday Parade.

Bailiwick Wildlife Photography Exhibition now in its fifth year.
A sustainability award will be dedicated to recognising captivating photography of local ecosystems.
The exhibition runs coinciding with the reopening of the Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery.
Competition entries are now open, with winners announced at the exhibition's opening night.
Selected entries will be available for public viewing from the end of October.

New Golf Performance Centre opens at La Grande Mare on Saturday 1 November
Work continues on the course and County Club
Owner Steve Lansdown says the world-class facility is being built to create a lasting legacy for the island

Bikeability training is actively ongoing this school term.
Three new instructors have completed their training, bringing the team back to full strength.
Over 2,000 school children have been trained since September 2021.
The Health Improvement Commission is funding a ‘Learn 2 Ride’ after-school initiative.
'Cycle Confidence' sessions for adults are successfully conducted.

The Pollinator Project conducted a public consultation regarding the future of Fort Field.
Over 95 questionnaires and 86 written comments were collected.
74% of respondents supported the continued management of the native wildflower meadow.
A three-year Service Level Agreement will begin in January 2026 to implement recommendations.
The project aims to demonstrate effective habitat management to enhance biodiversity across Guernsey.

Guernsey Museums & Galleries and Guernsey Arts present a new exhibition on local artist David Robilliard.
The exhibition runs from 18 October to 31 December 2025 at Guernsey Museum.
Robilliard's works are included in major collections but remain largely under-recognised at home.
The exhibition features newly acquired artworks and a retrospective of his life and legacy.
A loan from the UK Government Art Collection highlights Robilliard’s national significance.

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