A recent article published by Bailiwick Express previewed a visit to Guernsey by a children’s author who addresses LGBTQ+ themes in her writing. Concerns were raised on social l media that the visiting author would be discussing themes unsuitable for young children, with hundreds of other comments taking the conversation in different directions. In…

Lizzie Singer has one overriding message, that whoever you are, do not put barriers in front of yourself or let others do so. “I think you can really find yourself in this sport,” she told the Cool Down podcast as she reflected on becoming Guernsey’s strongest women and in the process breaking the tyre deadlift record. If you are inspired and keen …

Bryn Coleman joined Jersey Fire & Rescue in August as Deputy Chief Fire Officer. He sat down with Express to talk about making sure this relatively small service tackles everything from fires to cliff rescues and making sure that high-rise buildings are safe. ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Podcasts

In this episode Nick Mann is joined in the Bailiwick Express studio by Guernsey Raiders Director of Rugby Jordan Reynolds to discuss how his side will be tackling their latest National 2 East campaign. From innovations in training to some new influences in the changing room, it's all built around achieving results that aim to take them into the top…

Two women are heading off on an epic Scottish adventure. Taking part in The Rat Race, Dawn Sealey and Katherine Jane will run, cycle, and kayak 101miles over one weekend - camping outing between two days of physical efforts. They told Laura Clayton about their fundraising challenge for the Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation and Guernsey Mind. ★ Supp…

In this episode of Bailiwick Podcasts, reporter Jodie Yettram sat down with Rob Jackson, owner of Atlantic Security, to speak about safety issues affecting Jersey's nightlife scene. The discussion centred on growing concerns around drink spiking, the way these incidents are handled by doormen, and what can be done to make our night-time economy saf…

In this episode, host Elliot Corbel sat down with JRFC Men's head coach Myles Landick and coach/player Scott Van Breda ahead of their opening league fixture of the 2024/25 campaign tomorrow. ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Podcasts

David Robilliard has been billed "the greatest Guernsey artist you've never heard of". In a bid to find out more about his life and work, Laura Clayton spoke to his close friend Lester Queripel. ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Podcasts

With another shop closing in town, and its premises already up for rent at an eye watering amount, Luke Webb spoke to retailers about their positions in the island's economy. Rents make up the majority of their spending, but other challenges persist too. ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Podcasts

David Robilliard's art work is being celebrated by Liberate at this year's Channel Islands' Pride. But who was he? Laura Clayton has been finding out about the life and work of "the greatest Guernsey artist you've never heard of". ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Podcasts

In her first interview back in Jersey after the final episode of the show has aired, Love is Blind UK's Catherine Richards sat down with Christie Bailey to take us behind the scenes – revealing what really happened with Freddie after that dramatic wedding... and who she is dating now. ★ Support this podcast ★…

This weekend’s new showdown between four island women’s football teams may have never come to be, were it not for rebellious act by a Guernsey referee many decades ago. Starting today at 5pm and continuing on Saturday, the Cherry Godfrey Cup will see Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Wight and Isle of Man face off against each other to see who will be crow…

Two folk musicians are working on turning local legends into original songs to pay testament to the history, culture, and stories of Jersey through music. Jo Thorpe and Tom Oxenham sat down with Express for an evening of music and stories. The duo discussed their love for making music, the tradition of folk songs, and their experiences with collect…

Hello sports fans! In this episode, Elliot Corbel sits down with new Bulls manager Elliot Powell and midfielder Luke Watson to discuss their upcoming season. We hope you enjoy! ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Sport Podcast

In this episode of the Interview, Nick Mann speaks to John Fitzgerald about Channel Island Air Search. The charity is this year’s beneficiary of the Harbour Carnival, being organised by the Guernsey Round Table. ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Podcasts

This week Nick Mann sat down with the Guernsey Basketball Association’s Secretary Matt Smart and Treasurer James Tracey to talk about a new drive for sponsorship to help grow the game. They have exciting plans in place, so why not get involved? The conversation begins with Matt explaining more about how the Island Games helped drive interest in the…

As Jersey looks forward to the Royal visit, historian Ian Ronayne explores the longstanding and mutually advantageous relationship between islanders and their monarch in the latest episode of Temps Passé. ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Podcasts

In this episode of Bailiwick Podcasts, Express sat down with Aziz Ibrahim to talk about his upcoming gig in Jersey, his rich musical journey, and the evolving music scene in Manchester and beyond. Here, Mr Ibrahim reminisces about his memories of partying in Jersey and his diverse musical background, from reggae to soul to his experiences from play…

Guernsey football will be transformed by a new dedicated home ground. Called Victoria Park, it will offer top class facilities for players and fans. In this episode, Nick Mann visited the site to see the progress and talk to Guernsey Football Association CEO Gary Roberts and GFC manager Tony Vance about what is on offer and what it means for the ga…

In this episode, sports reporter Elliot Corbel sits down with three members of the Jersey Badmintion Association as they celebrate their 100 year anniversary. He is joined by current president Steve Le Roy, Junior Academy Coach and Island Games team manager Rob Armstrong and one of the all-time greats of the sport, Ian Coombs-Goodfellow. Join them …

This year marks the centenary of an organisation that has been quietly but importantly supporting local charitable causes since 1924. Historian Ian Ronayne looks back at the story of the Sir James Knott Trust and the man responsible for its founding in Jersey... ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Podcasts

ALIAS project lead Anthony Lawrenson talks about the cutting edge drone trials taking place in Jersey that could soon turn ideas of science fiction into reality... ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Podcasts

Those who take on the most difficult jobs often face the most scrutiny, usually because those jobs are for the public service. Teachers, nurses, police officers. If the community pays your wages, you can expect to get grief, and with the advent of social media, it has only become easier to criticise. It has also become easier to identify, and scrut…

This week, Express is marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a special three-part podcast series. In the third episode, historian Ian Ronayne explores the impact of D-Day and fighting in Normandy on Jersey… ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Podcasts

This week, Express is marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a special three-part podcast series. In the second episode, historian Ian Ronayne explores Jersey’s sacrifice on D-Day and in the Battle of Normandy… ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Podcasts

This week, Express is marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a special three-part podcast series. In the first episode, historian Ian Ronayne reveals the involvement of a Jersey resident in one of the most celebrated engineering achievements in history… ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Podcasts

On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, Express has been exploring what it meant for people in Guernsey. It was 6 June 1944 when Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy in a turning point of the Second World War. The Channel Islands were liberated nearly a year later. The impacts reverberated both before, during and after Operation O…

Eyal Yanilov was the closest assistant to the founder of Krav Maga, a comprehensive system encompassing self defence, combat and fighting, and third-party protection. Its practical techniques and tactics can be applied to a wide range of violent confrontations, and are being taught by more than 1500 active instructors globally. Mr Yanilov recently …

A landmark report has attempted to uncover the truth of what happened in Alderney during the Nazi occupation. Crucially, it has put a number to the true total of people who died as a result of the atrocities in the camps in the island after decades of downplaying and exaggeration of the final figures. There’s also evidence of why the British never …

With up to 1,000 new homes expected to be built in a condensed area, E&I has devised a 'Better Travel Plan' for the north. Deputies Lindsay de Sausmarez and Adrian Gabrield explored its details in conversation with Laura Clayton. ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Podcasts

Mark Prevel will be doing what many consider unthinkable on Saturday 8th June, completing the Saffery Rotary Walk three times in a row. Having battled with lung and other health conditions throughout his life, he made a physical and nutritional switch during the pandemic, which has transformed his life and led to several unbelievable running and wa…

During Mental Health Awareness Week, Laura Clayton spent time with the Guernsey Walking Football Club to find out if moving more really can help improve your mental wellbeing. ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Podcasts

Welcome to our Warm Up Muratti Preview Show where we’re bringing you insights from the Guernsey and Jersey teams ahead of two huge matches. Guernsey’s men and women are both looking to turn the tables on their rivals at Springfield under the backdrop of new voices, new players and fresh approaches. Nick Mann opened up by talking to one of the Sarni…

In this episode of Bailiwick Podcasts, Jodie Yettram spoke with mental health consultant Jennifer Neill about her new business that aims to support wellbeing in the workplace. The conversation took place during Mental Health Awareness Week and focused on the impact of mental health on both employees and businesses — including high turnover and redu…

In this episode Nick Mann is in conversation with Pete Amy about his remarkable ongoing recovery from a second round of lifesaving surgery. We look back on his first operation and the road to racing and smashing out a dream London Marathon, his response to being told he would need to go back into surgery and the central role being active, running a…

Do I really need planning permission? This is the question that may well have crossed the mind's of countless Islanders looking to work on their homes. In this Bailiwick Podcast episode, brought to you by Style Windows, reporter James Jeune sat down with Matthew Collins of Mac Architecture. They discuss the dos and don'ts of development, when a pla…

Carey Olsen’s corporate team is currently advising on the takeover of Hipgnosis Songs Funds Limited, a billion dollar deal that continues to make headlines in the Financial Times. Partner at Carey Olsen, Tony Lane, explains the takeover, and talks about why these kind of deals are becoming ever more common in Guernsey… ★ Support this podcast ★…

what a day of Siam Cup rugby that was! Guernsey’s sides dazzled in the sunshine against Jersey, winning the men’s and ladies clashes in starkly contrasting ways at Footes Lane. In this episode we bring you an insight from men’s coach Jordan Reynolds and player of the match Ciaran Mcgann in the immediate aftermath of their 49-33 win, while Ladies co…

Why does progress delivering public housing feel so slow? What is affordable housing? Why is it needed in the first place? Are board members paid? We sat down with the Guernsey Housing Association's Chief Executive to find out, and much more. Vic Slade was keen to bat away suggestions that the island’s key social landlord is sitting on its hands wi…

Welcome to a special episode of the Warm Up where we’re previewing a huge day of Siam Cup rugby. Host Nick Mann has been getting the thoughts of the Guernsey Raiders director of rugby Jordan Reynolds and Ladies head coach Steve Evans, while across the water the JEP's Stephen Anderson and Elliot Corbel have spoken to their Jersey opposite numbers My…

David Thompson has always enjoyed being outdoors and being active. When his wife spotted a new mole on his back, he thought little of it. He booked an appointment to get it checked. It was June 2022 and it changed everything - he had cancer. David has told his story in a bid to raise awareness about the higher skin cancer risks that sports people f…

The Marathon des Sables is known as one of the toughest footraces in the world for good reason. It is both a supreme physical and mental battle, but creates experiences that last a lifetime. Drew Jonkmans is back in the island after conquering the heat, exhaustion, injury, blisters and kit malfunctions in the Moroccan Sahara while raising money for…

Laura Spence is a midwife and Guernsey's first Birth Trauma Support Co-ordinator, offering help to parents who've suffered birth trauma. Birth trauma can be caused by a multitude of events and will present in different ways too, Laura says as she is joined by Jo Priaulx from the Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation for The Interview. ★ Support this po…

For this episode, Nick Mann is looking back on a fantastic day of running at the Sure Guernsey Marathon. He was camped out with a nice coffee soaking up the finish line atmosphere at a race which had a truly international feel having grown markedly as an event since being reborn. You’ll be hearing first from Frenchman Guillaume Ruel after he broke …

58 days, 12 hours, 30 minutes. That's how long it took for Intrepid 232 to row across The Atlantic 🚣 Not only did this crew of four mums from Jersey complete what has been dubbed 'the world's toughest row', but they broke the world record to become the oldest female four crew to row across an ocean. In this episode, reporter Kelly Frost speaks to H…

What happens in Sark's halls of power? Kit Hannah took a trip over to the island to hear it's government meet for its Easter session. There's accusations of subterfuge and impropriety as a vote of no confidence passes for the one-man Douzaine committee, with new members appointed, and a wide-ranging debate on everything from tourism, water quality,…

Wetwheels Jersey has facilitated over 10,000 trips at sea for disabled or disadvantaged islanders. The charity's COO Dina Rogan speaks to Express about the charity, its history and its major fundraising events. ★ Support this podcast ★Par Bailiwick Podcasts

St Jacques Vikings secured promotion to Counties One Hampshire on the weekend in style with a 108-15 win against Chichester II. In this episode Nick Mann is joined by their marketing and commercial director, front row forward James Mroch to digest their season and the challenges that lie ahead. ★ Support this podcast ★…

The infamous affordable housing policy - GP11 - could be scrapped for the next five years, as deputies now face a debate on a delayed Requete and a newly published amendment to it. So what is GP11 and why do some politicians want it gone? In this edition of Politics Disassembled we seek to find out... ★ Support this podcast ★…

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