Flower exports wilt as post strikes’ impact increases

FURTHER industrial action by UK postal workers could seriously damage the local flower industry, according to a spokesman.


Flu vaccine is here but island still waiting for swine flu jab

VACCINE for seasonal flu is on its way – but there is still no sign of one for swine flu.


All-homes poll on pan-island voting

DETAILED options for island-wide voting were released yesterday.


A refusal to surrender

THE stubborn nature of Guernsey people and their willingness to battle against overwhelming odds are legendary. Not for nothing are islanders known as donkeys.


Contract award will not harm Alderney, says Guernsey firm

J. W. RIHOY managing director Gavin Rihoy has brushed off the hostile reaction to the firm landing a big building job in Alderney.


Pensioner ejected from club punched doorman

A 71-YEAR-OLD man punched a doorman in the face in front of two police officers after he had been thrown out of Folies nightclub.


Nothing is Dicky about Davey form

RICHARD DAVEY has thanked his summer transfer to Rovers for his call-up to the Guernsey squad to face Northampton Town Football League in the FA Carlsberg National League System Cup tomorrow.


Call the swat team

ARMED with nothing but a fly swatter, former police officer David Le Page took on 10,000 wasps.


Landfill site to get new £196K waste compactor

PUBLIC SERVICES is to spend £196,000 replacing a waste compactor at Mont Cuet.


Personal tax receipts could fall £5m. short

TREASURY announced yesterday that the island could face up to a £5m. shortfall in receipts from personal income tax.