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The Latest Breaking News from St Helena

Prince Andrew School changes its name to free itself from ‘controversial ties’

Prince Andrew School, the only secondary school on St Helena, a British Overseas Territory in the south Atlantic Ocean, says it is dropping its title to be free from ‘contentious associations’

The Independent UK

‘A double-edged sword’: The Gullah Geechee people in a complex struggle over land

Residents of St Helena are divided over a proposed golf course, illustrating a wider tug of war over the island’s future

The Guardian - US

Fate of 60 Sri Lankans detained on Diego Garcia remains unresolved

Letter: A new agreement that any new migrants arriving at the Chagos Islands will be transferred to St Helena doesn’t cover this group, who have been there since 2021, writes Vince Thompson

The Guardian - UK

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Deal struck to deport migrants arriving in the Chagos Islands to British island territory

The government of St Helena has been handed £6.65m to take migrants who arrive in the Chagos Islands

The Independent UK

Exploring St Helena: The Duke of Edinburgh's Conservation Efforts

Discover the rich wildlife and biodiversity of St Helena as The Duke of Edinburgh explores the island, planting trees and marking the official opening of t...

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World's oldest tortoise still randy at 191 years old

Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, has turned 191, living through 40 U.S. presidents and 31 St. Helena governors.

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Deadly Louisiana school shooting was motivated by bullying, police say

‘Our parish was shaken to the core,’ St Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Joe Cheney says

The Independent UK

Wolf spider discovered on St Helena already endangered

Wildlife under threat from habitat loss on remote British Overseas Territory

The Guardian - UK

Ascension Island: What to know about potential migrant processing centre

The small, volcanic island could host an asylum processing centre in an attempt to reduce the number of small boats crossing the Channel.

The Independent UK

Book FINALLY returned to library after nearly 100 years with thousands in fines

Jim Perry returned Benson Lossing's "A History of the United States" to the St Helena Public Library in California 96 years after it was due in 1927

Daily Mirror

Why you should visit St Helena, home to the 'world's most useless airport'

'Hikers and old people' have traditionally visited St Helena, but the island's first airport is opening it up to a new type of traveller

The Independent UK

Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, marks his 190th with fanfare and salad cake

While Jonathan's exact birthday is unknown, it's estimated he was born in 1832 — before the first photograph of a person and the first postage stamp. He's getting lots of well-wishes on St. Helena.

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Tortoise Jonathan celebrates his 190th birthday as world's oldest living land animal

Jonathan the 190-year-old giant tortoise has lived on the island of St Helena in the South Pacific since 1882 after moving from the Seychelles, with parties held each year for his birthday

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Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, turns 190 years old

THE world’s oldest tortoise has lived through two world wars, witnessed the rise and fall of the British Empire, and has just turned 190 years old.

Leeds Live

Leeds caravan owner speaks out as armed police storm St Helena's and ban residents from entering park

People were told they couldn't come on the site because there was an incident yesterday (Sunday)

Leeds Live

Leeds Bradford airport incident latest as police stand off at caravan park continues

Police and emergency services are still the scene of the firearms operation at St Helena’s Caravan Park near the airport

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