Former Jersey Reds player turned professional boxer, Nick Campbell joined the podcast team to discuss his transition into the ring, winning the Scottish Heavyweight Title and training with world champions Joseph Parker and Tyson Fury. From dealing with pre-fight nerves, to what Tyson Fury is really like in person, this certainly was an entertaining conversation! ★ Support this podcast ★
This week, Express goes behind the scenes at A&E at Christmas time... Dr Masha Finn, Clinical Lead at the General Hospital's Emergency Department, spoke about the pressures facing the department and the busy season ahead... ★ Support this podcast ★
James Dumbleton is working with others to preserve the cultural identity of the Channel Islands through music. He told Laura Clayton what that means and why he is so passionate about it. ★ Support this podcast ★
It’s a period of change for Guernsey Cricket and with a summer ahead that features a T20 international tournament on our shores, Nick Mann talks to new men’s manager Rob Thomson about the sport’s ambitions and his journey into the role. ★ Support this podcast ★
With just days to go until deputies continue their debate and vote on whether to sack Guernsey’s senior political committee, it’s President Deputy Peter Ferbrache offered himself up to media spotlight after it emerged a behind closed doors meeting had been scheduled to try and turn minds to keeping at least three of P&R’s members in place for the next 18 months. Deputies Mark Helyar and David Mahoney have already resigned from Policy & Resources leaving empty seats at the top table and t...
The food bank run by Guernsey Welfare Service thinks this Christmas will be its busiest ever, as families continue to struggle with the high cost of living. ★ Support this podcast ★
Police Chief Robin Smith speaks to Express about riots, knife crime and a host of other issues relating to public safety - in light of new laws being proposed by Home Affairs Minister Helen Miles . ★ Support this podcast ★...
In this edition of Politics Dis-Assembled Matthew Leach talks through the recent debate on the 2024 Budget, specifically its impact on the Transforming Education Programme. ★ Support this podcast ★
This week Nick Mann has been talking to sailor Andrew Bridgman as he prepares to compete in a world championships in the coastal town of Sorento in Australia. We look back on his gold medal win in the Island Games and ahead to what promises to be exhilarating high speed foiling action in the Waszp. ★ Support this podcast ★
When Sebastian Priaulx was born premature, followed a few years later by his sister Danniella, it spurred their parents into action - wanting to give something back to the medical teams who saved their babies lives, Jo and Andy Priaulx along with cousin Richard Le Tocq launched the Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation, which is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. ★ Support this podcast ★
We are looking back at Guernsey's 2-1 win in the U21 Muratti. Bailiwick Express Guernsey's Nick Mann and Jersey Evening Post's Steven Anderson fight their respective corners, hear from the two coaches, and find out where we think the game should go. ★ Support this podcast ★
The U21 Muratti kicks off this season's football clashes with Jersey. Guernsey Head Coach Jordan Kelly talks about the preparations for the fixture and the wider development of the game. The teams face each other at 1pm at Footes Lane on Sunday 12 November. ★ Support this podcast ★
A debate left in limbo for two weeks, an opportunity for further challenges or funding routes, a committee backing a plan that could bolster calls for its downfall. Join Express as we run through what's happened in Guernsey's budget debate so far, including the post-16 campus at Les Ozouets, and what could happen next. ★ Support this podcast ★
In this episode Nick Mann talks to Guernsey Netball head coach Sally Carns ahead of her team’s trip to play a new five day tournament in the Isle of Man. That’s a chance for the players to test themselves and their systems against new opposition and all part of plans to progress and grow the game as a whole. ★ Support this podcast ★
This week the Express team dust themselves off after Storm Ciaran battered the Channel Islands. Matthew Leach, Kit Hannah, Nick Mann and Laura Clayton talk about the damage wrought upon the island, the action plan in place to protect us and how the community pulled together during a particularly difficult night… ★ Support this podcast ★
This week Matthew Leach speaks to Guernsey’s Head of Law Enforcement and the Chair of the States Strategic Co-ordinating Group, Ruari Hardy. Mr Hardy was responsible for co-ordinating the island’s response to Storm Ciaran and making sure people in Guernsey were kept safe. They talk about the plans in place, how they were deployed to great success, and the lessons learned. ★ Support this podcast ★...
This week’s episode is a two-parter and it’s all about cricket. First up, Guernsey’s Women’s Player of the Year Claire Jennings and Head Coach Ben Ferbrache joined Nick Mann to talk about this season and how the women’s side of the game is developing. In the second part of our podcast, Ben puts on his hat as Pathway Manager and explains the thinking behind a new programme for Under 9s starting next week and how that feeds into the wider game. ★ Support this podcast ★...
It’s been a long but highly successful season for triathlete Megan Chapple. She brought the curtain down with second place at Ironman 70.3 Portugal-Cascais and is now preparing to pack her bags for a whole new adventure on the other side of the world. Find out how she has navigated the pressures of such a busy race schedule, where she goes next, and how she stayed motivated after the high of a gold medal at the Guernsey Island Games. ★ Support this podcast ★...
What new taxes could be on the way? Is there any end in sight for the transformation of education? Could Guernsey have a new government this time next year? Join Kit Hannah and Matthew Leach as they demystify the recent tax and spend debate that saw GST thrown out again, with some victories and embarrassments for States' committees over flagship projects. With reaction from politicians, industry, and unions, sit back and catch-up on a landmark week. Listen on Spotify, iTunes or via our website t...
This week Express is joined by Ben Wratten from the Digital Guernsey and Chris Leaman from Black Vanilla. These two groups have been working together to launch the second local entrepreneurship survey, which has been designed to find out what kind of issues face young local businesses. ★ Support this podcast ★
In the latest episode, Nick Mann talks to Ethan Woodhouse, fresh from his victory in Guernsey Athletics' Dogbreaker and sixth place in the Jersey Marathon. Both results came within days of other races. His current approach to running is unlikely to be found in any training manual. ★ Support this podcast ★
Bethan Batiste was diagnosed with epilepsy at 11, and had surgery to remove a brain tumour at 14. She is now planning an event to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital and Headway Guernsey. ★ Support this podcast ★
Guernsey Raiders are expressing themselves on the pitch as they climb the table. In the latest episode of the Cool Down, Nick Mann caught up with brothers Ciaran and Niall McGann to find out more about their life in rugby. ★ Support this podcast ★
Did a deputy go too far after naming a local doctor in the States’ chamber? Why have numerous families come forward with concerns about safeguarding? What is parliamentary privilege, and should it be protected? Laura Clayton and Matthew Leach explain the safeguarding story to date and look to answer some of the questions that have spilled out of recent news coverage. ★ Support this podcast ★...
Cyclist Jack Reed's first year on the national circuit in France has been one of learning, as much a mental battle as a physical one. Now taking time out to recover from Epstein-Barr virus and hunting for a new team, he is more hungry than ever to turn the pedals again ★ Support this podcast ★
In this episode of Politics Dis-Assembled, Express' News Editor, Matthew Leach, talks through the latest chapter in the Herm School debacle. ★ Support this podcast ★
Guernsey Panthers U19s are ready to open their campaign in the regional U19 South Division 2. Captain Erin Sullivan and coach Bridget Yabsley tell Nick Mann more about the opportunities that creates and the need for sponsorship to help the journey. ★ Support this podcast ★
“It cannot be underestimated how the stress and pressure has been insurmountable and this has impacted upon me greatly. I am pleased to see action has now been taken to assist States Members with the provision of counselling. This was a much-needed resource that I needed over this extended period of time which was not available until now.” Those were the words that Deputy Max Andrews read out in the States Assembly last week. He took the decision to explain to the Privileges and Procedures Commi...
Mark Bills was Director Emeritus at Gainsborough House Museum, and he was asked to share his advice on the plans for Victor Hugo Centre in Guernsey. He told Express what he thinks about the idea, and how he thinks it could work. ★ Support this podcast ★
