Traders reliant on the mail get their Christmas wish

BUSINESSES which rely on the postal system are looking forward to Christmas after news that Royal Mail national strikes have been called off – for now.


Skipper Barnett axed for away trip

GUERNSEY player-coach Jeff Stuart has said his team for their vital national league matches this weekend is possibly the strongest island side ever.


One mistake should not end a career

HE’S been on the ropes all week, but it is now time to back off Matt Jennings and let the heavyweight clear his head after the shock of his drugs conviction.


Bonfire Night

MANY bonfire parties went ahead last night despite earlier concerns about the weather.


Why house price drop is good news

THE disclosure yesterday that Guernsey’s house prices recorded their first fall in nearly 10 years is good news. While that might seem a contradictory statement, there are two factors supporting it. The first is that the fall – of less than 3% – is minuscule compared to what has happened elsewhere. The second is that [...]


Obesity set to cost us £5.4 million a year

OBESITY in Guernsey could cost up to £5.4m. a year if it is not tackled, Health has warned in a new strategy published today.


Bisson’s Muratti career threatened

BEN COULTER and Jody Bisson are the significant absentees from the 16-strong squad Tony Vance has named for the National League System Cup clash against the Southern Amateur League in a fortnight.


Jersey not keen on shared Far East office

THERE is little chance that GuernseyFinance will share facilities in the Far East with its Jersey counterpart, according to its chief executive Peter Niven.


It could be all change on the buses

BUS services could be set for a complete overhaul.


‘Useful’ community service orders could become permanent

COMMUNITY service sentencing will become a permanent option for Guernsey’s courts, if the States approves.

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