Former South African freedom fighter sends aid to help poor

A FORMER freedom fighter has asked for islander’s donations to help the poor in South Africa.


Watson wins the biggest title of her senior career

HEATHER WATSON has won the ITF Toronto Tevlin Challenger, netting her US$7,315 and a huge boost to her ratings.


Simpson overcomes nerves to claim title in Vancouver

CHRIS SIMPSON has claimed his first PSA tour title for a year-and-a-half.


Skatepark plan ‘an opportunity missed’

NEWLY approved plans for a skatepark have been called a missed opportunity by a deputy.


Merrien enjoys a rare race on his home turf

THERE was a minor surprise in store for series leader Steve Dawes and the rest of the 110-string field when Lee Merrien arrived to make a rare appearance on home soil and the first since the Commonwealth 10,000m in Delhi.


Beetles, camper vans and other VWs gather for biannual run

ABOUT 20 Volkswagen enthusiasts braved the cold and the hail yesterday to show off their vehicles.


More top civil servants, but States plays down rise

THE States hired 89 additional ‘civil servants’ during 2009, it has been revealed.


‘Angelique was no big criminal’

THE family of Angelique Blin have made a plea for her to be allowed to rest in peace following her sudden death after, they claim, months of harassment.


Overnight battering from wind, rain and tide

TREES were brought down and some roads flooded this morning after heavy rain and winds of up to 50mph overnight.


Chains have been loosened, but UK remains in control

SO the sands are beginning to shift, if slowly, over the island’s relationship with the UK. There is talk of Guernsey reaching maturity, but it sounds more like we have passed our driving test but mum and dad are still not sure we should be allowed out on the road alone.

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