This week in the Channel Islands, a record 14 Asian hornet queens were trapped unusually early in Sark, with warm conditions potentially contributing to their early emergence. Guernsey's Victoria Tower is facing the complex task of replacing its air raid siren, which has reached the end of its working life despite repair attempts. In a personal achievement, former pilot Colin Matthews of Guernsey completed the first test flight of his self-built Vans RV-7 aircraft on March 18, 2026, after seven years of construction. Jersey experienced record-breaking warmth, hitting 26C (78.8F) on March 7, its second-highest April temperature on record. Construction has commenced on a new five-storey youth centre in St. Helier, Jersey, slated for completion in 2028, and a new booklet titled "Jersey – a small island making big waves" has been launched to promote the island's identity.