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People in Jersey are the second-biggest drinkers in the world according to OECD data. Latvia is the only country that has a bigger booze problem.On average, people in Jersey consume 12 litres of pure alcohol a year - just over two and a half bottles of wine or eight pints of beer a week.However, experts fear that those statistics are just the tip of the iceberg as people are often reluctant to admit the true scale of their alcohol consumption.So why is drinking more of a problem here than elsewhere in the world?Addiction expert Jason Wyse from the charity Silkworth Lodge and recovering alcoholic Yvonne sat down for an in-depth discussion with ITV News, hoping to shed some light on the issue.

As Lucy Letby - the nurse who murdered seven babies and tried to kill six others - faces the rest of her life in prison, a Guernsey paediatrician who was called as an expert witness during her trial has spoken to ITV News about her involvement with the case.Following the ten-month trial at Manchester Crown Court, neonatal specialist Dr Sandie Bohin has returned to Guernsey where she shared her experience of the proceedings.

Clare Burton spoke to the mayor of the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv - which is twinned with St Helier earlier this year - during his first visit to Jersey.Oleksandr Sienkevych spoke to us about the ongoing conflict in his country, Jersey's part in relief efforts, and his city's ties with St Helier.

It's the last day of competition at the 2023 NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey. Join Jonathan and Keilan as they reflect on a packed week of sporting action.

Here's Jonathan and Keilan with a roundup of all things Island Games.

Here's Jonathan and Keilan with a roundup of all things Island Games.

Today marks one year since islanders went to the polls in Jersey's 2022 general election, and what a year it's been - a new King, a new hospital plan, unprecedented tragedy and the small matter of housing and cost of living crisis.While we'd normally be the ones asking the questions - this time, we wanted to get you involved and allow islanders to put their concerns directly to Jersey's Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore. From traffic problems and tenant worries to wheelchair woes to what to do with Fort Regent - Jess Dunsdon put your questions to the island's top politician.

As he prepares to retire from the States Assembly, Deputy Richard Renouf looks back on his time as Health Minister - reflecting on the island's journey through the pandemic, the shake-up of island healthcare under the Jersey Care Model and the challenges that Jersey's new government will face over the next four years.

Jess Dunsdon hosts a panel debate weighing up the ethical and practical concerns around assisted dying. She's joined by a patient, a politician and campaigners to really explore the issue, as States members prepare to vote on it.

After more than a decade, Gary is leaving ITV Channel TV to focus on his health. On his last day, he sits down with colleague and friend Jess Dunsdon to reflect on his career.

Clare Burton and Gary Burgess talk rising Covid cases across the Channel Islands and Dr Nicola Brink's day in court amongst other things.

Clare Burton and presenter Jonathan Wills are joined by sports correspondent Keilan Webster and special guests to reflect on the British and Irish Lions visit to Jersey.

Clare and Gary take a look at the week's big stories that include some of our islands' hardy perennials - including education in Guernsey and the hospital in Jersey. They also reflect on the life of Constable Len Norman, who died this week.

Clare Burton and James Webster reflect on an explosive week in the Channel Islands as rows of post-Brexit fishing laws between Jersey and France hit crisis point and made national headlines. James also reflects on his time at ITV Channel TV before he heads back to the UK.

In the first Channelcast of 2021, Clare Burton and James Webster are joined by Guernsey reporter Hamish Auskerry to look back a year of coronavirus in the Channel Islands - exactly 12 months since the first lockdown was announced.

Clare and Gary take a look back on the major news events of 2020 for the Channel Islands. Of course the pandemic dominated, but there was a lot else besides. There's also a video version of the review available to watch at itv.com/channel.

ITV Channel TV reporter Gary Burgess talks to presenter Jess Dunsdon about his terminal cancer diagnosis in this emotional edition of Channelcast. You can watch a video version of their conversation at itv.com/channel

Earlier this month Guernsey's then Chief Minister, Deputy Gavin St Pier, topped the polls at the first islandwide General Election, attracting support from more than half of voters. He's now a backbencher who fears his successor has no plan. What went so wrong? Gary Burgess spoke to him to try and find out.

This week Gary and Clare look ahead to next week's Guernsey general election, including why a naked gin drinking voter wants some peace and quiet. They look at Jersey's Covid plans. And Sophia charts the arrival of Storm Alex.

This week Gary's in isolation in Guernsey, and Clare's free as a bird in Jersey. Why? Well listen to find out. Tony Curr swings by to talk about the fate of the Island Games, and Sophia's feeling distinctly autumnal. Wrap up warm and enjoy another dose of Channel Islands chatter.

This week Clare and Gary check out the latest Covid advice from Jersey's government, ask whether election fever has reached Guernsey, and revel in the joy of Pride and the Retro Festival.

This week, Clare and Gary check out the air display and Pride in Guernsey, mull over the latest Jersey Hospital site news, and ask: Is Jersey's Chief Minister at risk of losing his job?

This week Clare and Gary look at the latest travel advice, troubles at Sark Shipping, Guernsey's election countdown, possible food airdrops, and there's an end-of-summer update from Sophia.

This week Clare and Gary talk GCSE and A Level results, the emergence of political parties (and not parties) ahead of the Guernsey election, and mull plans to transform Jersey's waterfront. And Sophia whips up a storm.

This week Clare and Gary talk about 'that' Guernsey Police video, 'those' Real Housewives of Jersey, and the rest of the week's news from across the Channel Islands.

Clare and Gary get their heads around this week's fast-changing travel advice in Jersey, Guernsey's education committee in the spotlight, and the Guernsey girl who's written a book about her own adoption experience.

This week Clare and Gary talk policing, testing, borders and ‘that' reaction from the Guernsey passenger arriving in the Isle of Man.

This week, Clare and Gary talk about the latest short list of sites for Jersey's new hospital, Guernsey's display of people power for discrimination laws, and why posting on social media about your flight to the UK leaves you wide open to a weekend of trolling!

This week, Clare and Gary talk Jersey's government giving away free cash, the slow reopening of Guernsey's borders, cannabis legalisation, homophobia, and which politician bears a slight resemblance to Donald Trump... Plus Sophia's latest weather fact.

Clare Burton and Gary Burgess chew the fat of the week's news across the islands, including Jersey's borders reopening, Guernsey's general election date being set, and the surprise return of Alderney Week. Oh, and there's a special mention for Jersey's prison governor.