LITTLE by little, Sark is being forced to adjust to the outside world. Following the first open elections of Chief Pleas and an end to its feudal state the island is now considering splitting the roles of the Seneschal.
King collects her age-group bronze
GAIL KING and Jon Greenfield both finished in the top 10 in their respective races at the World Age Group Championships in Budapest.
Watson straight through
HEATHER WATSON will be back in the UK next week to compete in the Shrewsbury leg of the AEGON GB Pro-Series.
‘Long-term overseas aid funding will be a vital step for island’
A LONG-TERM overseas aid funding policy would show the island’s willingness to help some of the world’s poorest countries, a local charity founder has said.
Post is still well protected, say its packet market rivals
OPENING up the packet market offers few opportunities to Guernsey’s Post’s competitors and, according to its rivals, exposes the company to little extra competition.
Man found dead hours after court frees him
A YOUNG man was found dead at his home on Thursday night after appearing in court earlier that day.
Union boss fumes to learn of pay and conditions review
AN INDEPENDENT review of the terms and conditions of all States staff is imperative to ensure the structure of workers’ pay and benefits is sustainable, according to a deputy who has placed an amendment to ensure it gets the go-ahead.
Hamilton wins again
GUERNSEY’S cricket facilities are being recognised on a national and Continental level thanks to the work of the GCB head groundsman Alan Hamilton and his team.
Jools rules
HAVING seen the band twice before, I had an idea of what to expect and Jools and the gang once again delivered a superb show.
Once more with feeling…
IT HAS been three years since Third Time Lucky last played a gig on the island, but with two of the four-piece punk band planning to leave Guernsey the quartet decided to do one last gig.