Co-op has first Guernsey president for half a century

FORMER deputy Peter Roffey has been named as the first Guernsey-based president of the Channel Islands Co-operative Society in 52 years.


Trainee priest in fight for his life

A GUERNSEY trainee priest is today fighting for his life after plunging from a loft window in London.


2,600 miles down – fewer than 300 to go

GUERNSEY’S solo cross-Atlantic yachtsman has got the most dangerous stretch to go of the OSTAR 2009 even though he is fewer than 300 miles from the finish which should be reached today or tomorrow.


Laine proud to bear the flag

TIM LAINE last night admitted his shock at being named as Guernsey’s flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the XIII Island Games.


JonesBradburn goes but the trains keep running

OFFICE furniture manufacturers JonesBradburn yesterday closed down after 28 years serving the island.


Swine flu is coming and it could hit 20,000 islanders

MORE than 20,000 islanders could be hit by swine flu this autumn, according to Guernsey’s director of public health.


Tribunal could be forced

AN ATTEMPT to force an inquiry into the airport dispute will be made at this month’s States meeting.


Crime down by 12% and clear-up rate will increase

SOME 28% of reported crime was detected last year.


Town welcomes buskers with a permit

BUSKING could become a permanent feature of Town.


Permanent dojo found as Press highlight problem

THE Guernsey Judo Club are in their new home.