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Daily Archives: October 1, 2007

Victor Hugo’s best-kept secret

The Da Vinci Code stirred up a storm of controversy in Christian circles and Glynis Cooper detects a possible Guernsey connection involving Victor Hugo, a literary genius but a complex character. Does Guernsey have its own link to the centuries-old mystery of the Holy Grail?

First blood to Guernsey - but will it catch on?

THE cricket world may have gone Twenty20 crazy but when it comes to Guernsey-Jersey matches it will be years - if at all - before it succeeds the annual 50-over game in terms of importance.

Hick makes butterfingered Dragons pay

WORCESTERSHIRE will be returning to Guernsey for the 2008 Twenty20+ Challenge after a comfortable 50-run win over Glamorgan over lunchtime at the KGV.

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Ferbrache silences the doubters

North 5, Jersey Scottish 0

NORTH extracted the sweetest of revenge over Jersey Scottish at Northfield.

Watson collects Yankee scalps

HEATHER WATSON won two rubbers out of three, including two on the final day, but it was not enough to prevent the United States edging out Great Britain 6-5 for the Maureen Connolly Trophy in Texas on Saturday.

Estate problem ‘not as bad’ as residents claim

POLICE are tackling reports of noise and bad behaviour by youngsters at Rue des Marais.

Walkers’ extra effort for Alzheimer’s appeal

IT WAS the biggest turnout yet for the annual Memory Walk.

Deputies visit sewage plant prior to debate

DEPUTIES have been given a clearer picture of the problems facing the island’s sewage infrastructure.

Terms of review agreed at last

GAGGING orders will be lifted to allow former staff to give evidence to the education management review.

Housing eviction defeat

A FAMILY with an autistic child have won a fight to remain in their States home.