02 « September « 2006 « « This Is Guernsey

Hurt child triggers needle beach alert

A HYPODERMIC needle that injured a local youngster remains somewhere on Chouet Beach.

‘Smoke ban’s here to stay’

ANTI-smoking campaigners say licensees need to accept that the ban is here to stay.

Drug importers getting ‘devious’

SMUGGLERS are using more sophisticated methods to import drugs.

‘Cheap drink causes harm’

A PRICE hike on alcohol could reduce binge drinking.

In-the-air calls soon

PASSENGERS could shortly be able to use their mobiles during flights to and from the island.

Don’t kick our footballers in the teeth

NEXT week the Guernsey Football Association executive sits down to vote on whether to send teams to Rhodes next summer.

Once more unto the beach

GRANDES ROCQUES was awash with bumps, sets and spikes for the annual beach volleyball extravaganza.

Banks lands fourth crown, Black a third

HELEN BANKS shot matching gross 79s to win her fourth La Grande Mare women's championship.

Too hot’ no-show would be big mistake

COLIN FALLAIZE he is astounded the Guernsey Football Association is considering not sending the island football team to July's Rhodes Island Games, simply because it might too be hot.

Chasing the dream

Ever wanted to quit the nine-to-five, opt out of the rat race, sell your home and take the family around the world in a boat? That's exactly what a local couple did - and they've published a book about their adventures that has attracted movie makers. Shaun Shackleton meets Jean and George Russell and hears tales of storms, shipwrecks, and the international currency of whisky