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Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
States to look at motorbike and car noise limits
The States of Guernsey is looking at introducing potential restrictions on excessive noise from motorbikes, mopeds and cars. Environment and Infrastructure (E&I) and Home Affairs proposed carrying out a data collection trial to see if introducing a decibel limit could cut down on noise. Altering a vehicle's exhaust to deliberately increase noise would also become an offence under the proposals, bringing the bailiwick in line with Jersey and the UK. Home Affairs President Rob Prow said: "Motorbikes, mopeds and cars with excessively loud exhausts have been a growing problem in the bailiwick for some years." The trial would "evaluate the practicality of implementing noise thresholds" based on international best practices, the States said. E&I President Lindsay de Sausmarez said there was "longstanding public concern about the excessive noise that some vehicles create". The trial would help determine whether decibel limits or other measure were needed, but the group did not want to "hold up the more immediate progress", they said. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to 'It's the high-pitch engine that's relentless' States to look at how to tackle noisy vehicles Mixed reaction for 2025 Guernsey Rally States of Guernsey
BBC News
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
'Best ever' Guernsey rally attracts the crowds
Organisers said the two-day Guernsey Rally was "our best yet" with 38 competitors taking on 28 chairman Karl Marshall, who founded the event in 2018, said: "The teams gave thousands of spectators a fantastic opportunity to view rallying at its best and the weather conditions were perfect."The two-day event was won by Ross le Noa and Domonic Volante in their red Ford Escort. The race returned for 2025 after it was cancelled last year when the States of Guernsey said it could not justify the administration and running costs. Mr Marshall added: "It's been wonderful to receive so much positive feedback." The event raised more than £3,000 for The Guernsey Society of Cancer Relief in memory of rally committee member Graham Robert who died in 2023. It has grown since it was launched with 25 competitions at 16 stages in 2018.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Funding for events showcasing best of Guernsey
A range of 17 organisations and events are benefiting from a £123,000 package of grants from Guernsey's Tourism Management Board. The money is for activities designed to attract more visitors to the Bailiwick, including an international chess festival, a Liberation tour of military vehicles and La Beltane festival on Sark. The funds have been allocated by the Committee for Economic Development which considered 38 applications for events celebrating Guernsey's heritage, culture, food, and sporting communities. Hannah Beacom, TMB's chair, said: "We know our Bailiwick is beautiful and full of rich culture and heritage, and it is vital to support those projects which showcase the best it has to offer to visitors." Director of La Beltane festival Jolie Rose said the next edition was going to be "bigger and better" with an "amazing line-up planned and more fabulous activities throughout the day to enjoy. " The TMB has also given money to Guernsey Rally. Director Caren Vidamour said it "will be of great help to us ensuring the 2025 Guernsey Rally is a spectacular local event and enjoyed by its many supporters". The rally returns on 28 February and 1 March after last year's event was cancelled by the States which said it could not justify the administration involved. Other organisations receiving grants include the Art for Guernsey Renoir Walk, A Table in Guernsey Food Festival, the Guernsey Military Group – 2025 Liberation Tour and St James Events – Global Collection Festival. There is also money for sporting events including Tornado Fitness Racing Series and the men's and women's Twenty20 international teams. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to States should fund arts like Jersey, says deputy Traditional Sark festival returns for third year Guernsey saw 55% drop in cruise visitors last year Visit Guernsey
BBC News
13-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Funding of £123K for events showcasing best of Guernsey
A range of 17 organisations and events are benefiting from a £123,000 package of grants from Guernsey's Tourism Management money is for activities designed to attract more visitors to the Bailiwick, including an international chess festival, a Liberation tour of military vehicles and La Beltane festival on funds have been allocated by the Committee for Economic Development which considered 38 applications for events celebrating Guernsey's heritage, culture, food, and sporting Beacom, TMB's chair, said: "We know our Bailiwick is beautiful and full of rich culture and heritage, and it is vital to support those projects which showcase the best it has to offer to visitors." 'Great help' Director of La Beltane festival Jolie Rose said the next edition was going to be "bigger and better" with an "amazing line-up planned and more fabulous activities throughout the day to enjoy. "The TMB has also given money to Guernsey Rally. Director Caren Vidamour said it "will be of great help to us ensuring the 2025 Guernsey Rally is a spectacular local event and enjoyed by its many supporters". The rally returns on 28 February and 1 March after last year's event was cancelled by the States which said it could not justify the administration organisations receiving grants include the Art for Guernsey Renoir Walk, A Table in Guernsey Food Festival, the Guernsey Military Group – 2025 Liberation Tour and St James Events – Global Collection is also money for sporting events including Tornado Fitness Racing Series and the men's and women's Twenty20 international teams.
