Pioneering change in Town’s retail

FOR many islanders, news that The Pioneer is to close in the High Street in the new year will be greeted with sadness. While perhaps not quite the institution that Gabriels was, it has been a cherished part of the Town retail scene since after the Occupation ended.


Mean thief stole this little boy’s Christmas

A LITTLE boy has been left scared and devastated by a thief who stole his Christmas presents.


Terrorist fears do not deter Sarnians

GUERNSEY athletes are keen to go to the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in October despite the fear of terrorist attacks.


IoD looks to lead the way on cross-island cooperation

THE Guernsey and Jersey branches of the Institute of Directors are looking to lead the way on pan-island cooperation.


St Peter Port could become ‘the same as any UK town’

ST PETER PORT will become just like anywhere in the UK if local businesses are replaced by UK chains, according to Tony Creasey.


Promised zero-10 reform ‘unity’ has yet to emerge

MORE cracks have emerged over the Crown Dependencies’ ‘united’ moves to replace zero-10.


The result that turned a starlet into a star

Sports reporter’s highlights of 2009: Aaron Scoones on hearing of Watson’s win over Lertcheewakarn


Tack [thank you] for the memories Aland

Sports reporter’s highlight of 2009: Gareth Le Prevost reflects on a terrific Island Games week


Le Val des Terres’ final bend could be set for facelift

THE final bend on the Val des Terres hill climb course could have a different look about it next summer.


Other States staff eye firefighters’ rise

OTHER States employees are watching the airport firefighters’ pay deal, said to be worth 18%, with interest.