St Martin’s Garden and Pet Centre shuts up shop for good

ST MARTIN’S Garden & Pet Centre closed yesterday for the last time.


‘Half’ winner breaks record

THE Alderney Half Marathon and 10 km race was held in perfect weather conditions last Saturday and attracted a record 67 runners, 10 more than last year. Perfect weather conditions attracted a record 67 runners, 10 more than last year. (0838496) THE Alderney Half Marathon and 10 km race was held in perfect weather conditions [...]


Hello to a hero

THREE Herm children were delighted last week to meet their football hero Matt Le Tissier. The three brothers – Will, 12, Charlie, 10 and Elliot Knight, 7 – are all big fans of Southampton football team and especially of former star player Matt.


‘Angry young man of Guernsey politics’ well received

WHEN it comes to weather forecasting, I am about as useful as a chocolate fireguard, but people here seem highly adept at it, if a couple of conversations I had last week are anything to go by.


Watson cruises it

HEATHER WATSON stormed into the third round of the US Open Junior Championships girls’ singles yesterday.


Housing minister provokes green belt row over vinery

HOUSING minister Dave Jones is facing fierce criticism after not getting permission from Environment to turn a field into a contractor’s yard.


Too many surfers? Swim somewhere else

VAZON BAY users who think surfers are a danger should move up the beach or swim elsewhere, according to the owner of Freedom Surf Shop.


Civil servants pledge to support change

CIVIL servants agree that improvements need to be made to Guernsey’s system of government.


Auction items have fascinating history

THERE will be a rare opportunity to take home a piece of Sark’s feudal history next month as some contents of the Seigneur’s house are auctioned. THERE will be a rare opportunity to take home a piece of Sark’s feudal history next month as some contents of the Seigneur’s house are auctioned. Martel Maides Auctions [...]


Apartment block plan dropped

PLANS to build a 24-bedroom apartment block at Coupee Lane have been withdrawn.