Here we go-ho-ho with Xmas lottery

SANTA Claus came to Town early to enjoy a mince pie and celebrate the launch of the Channel Islands Christmas Lottery.


‘Close final-salary scheme to new States staff now’

THE States’ final salary pension scheme should be immediately closed to new entrants, an industry body has said.


Couple scoops the million

A ST PETER PORT couple won the top prize in today’s million pound lottery draw in aid of the Cheshire Home.


How much more proof is required?

CRITICISM by a Vale deputy of the Wales Audit Office’s report into good governance – or, rather, the lack of it – in Guernsey has a curious feel.


Failure not an appropriate word

IT WOULD have been wonderful to mark the 40th anniversary of our first venture into the Commonwealth Games with a medal in Delhi, and a gold one at that.


Young pledges to stay for now

CRAIG YOUNG has committed his future to Bels amid fierce speculation of a player crisis at the Track and a belief that he was set to re-join North.


‘Impossible situation’ put family out on the street

A CHINESE takeaway owner who faces being made homeless plus a £260,000 tax fine has defended his employing illegal workers.


Transfer system needs changing

SAM COCHRANE invariably speaks so well and so convincingly about his football, that I find myself sucked into believing why he has left the champions and joined North.


Biker’s death ‘accidental’

A VERDICT of accidental death was recorded at the conclusion of an inquest yesterday.


Applebys unbeaten

APPLEBY 8s remain the only unbeaten side in Grant Thornton Indoor Cricket Division One after pipping Vipers in a real nailbiter at the ICG Centre.