On the buses… off the planes

GUERNSEY’S rekindled love affair with public transport seems to be slowly gaining in ardour. Bus passenger numbers are still a fraction of what they were in the glory days of Guernsey Railways and the Greys, but they’ve been increasing steadily for a dozen years now.


So what will fundamental difference be?

WITH the States having signed up last week to a fundamental spending review aimed at saving the taxpayer more than £70m. by 2014, it is clear that some considerable changes will have to take place if that level of economy is to be delivered.


Dan’s the man in world mixed pairs

THE WIBC world under 25 indoor pairs title stays in Guernsey after Dan de la Mare steered Ireland’s Cliodhna Boyce to an exciting 8-4, 5-10, 2-1 victory over Welsh star Kerry Packwood and Jersey’s Jamie Macdonald in Portsmouth.


Drugs bust ends Jennings’ career

THE drugs disgrace of Guernsey’s golden boy of boxing, Matt Jennings, has signalled the end of his career, said coach Graham Guilbert.


SII is given royal approval

THE Securities and Investment Institute has gained chartered status.


Priaulx revels in the rain

ANDY PRIAULX’S optimism ahead of yesterday’s two world touring car races in Japan proved well founded.


Fallaize’s men find the perfect response

North 1, St Martin’s 4 BIG FAL’S supposed ‘hairdryer treatment’ obviously works and North will testify to it.


Pumpkin carving a charity hit

SATURDAY’S pumpkin carving in Town was so successful more had to be delivered.


Eco homes draw good crowd to see them

ISLANDERS had a chance to look around the new eco-friendly housing development at Victoria Avenue on Saturday.


‘Why I said no to a Scrutiny inquiry’

THE chief minister said his intention not to appear at a local select committee’s inquiry was based on legal advice.

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