6 August 2004 Archive » This Is Guernsey

Daily Archives: August 6, 2004

Guernsey even stronger than last year’s winners

IT IS hard to imagine the 2004 Cherry Godfrey Challenge matching the immense drama and excitement of last year’s extraordinary inter-insular.

‘Posties’ miss the final delivery

NOTORIOUS NILES are this summer’s winners of the First Division Mixed League after edging out Guernsey Post by one goal in a fast-paced final at Amherst School.

Le Tiss defends his title

MATT LE TISSIER will tomorrow be defending his Investec L’Ancresse Open title among 162 players vying for one of the most prestigious trophies in CI golf.

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Brilliant Duke edges Rovers closer to title

C&W ROVERS are two wins away from the Barclays Premier One title and an Evening League-GCA Championship double.

Powell pipped for second gold

IAN POWELL came within a finger-touch of winning his second national swimming title in three days at Sheffield last night, but his consolation was another new island record.

Pregnant woman refuses to work in greenhouse

A WOMAN who is six months pregnant has refused to work in a glasshouse for the Community and Environment Projects Scheme.

Drug importer denied trafficking

BUILDER Stuart Lee has been sentenced to 31 months in prison for importing cannabis.

‘Heads should roll over St Sampson’s overspend’

BETTER advice is needed for capital-spending projects.

Deputy Dave Jones said some people within Guernsey Technical Services should be considering their position after works in St Sampson’s Harbour cost 50% more than was budgeted.