Arise Sir Henry of Blanche Pierre

FOOTBALL is full of wild rumours and they are part of its character, its fun in the summer months, its charm.


Tim hits top form

A WEEK after his double batting failure for the Hampshire first team, Guernsey’s Tim Ravenscroft has hit top form in spectacular style.


Cyclist dies trying to avoid an accident, say police

A 37-YEAR-OLD cyclist who died following an accident at North Beach early yesterday morning has been named as Ian Davison.


Pubs’ slow death leaves bad taste

‘SENTIMENT does not make profit.’


Kings’ anniversary is unforgettable

SHARING your big day with a Royal Wedding might not be everyone’s cup of tea but for Georgina and Zeev King it added to the occasion.


Waitrose in firing line again over disability scooters

ANOTHER shopper with a disability has added her voice to calls for Waitrose to provide mobility scooters.


Trade has picked up but have the good times gone for good?

SHOPKEEPERS are hoping consumer confidence will continue to grow following a slight increase in sales.


Late-morning power failure blacks out the Royal Wedding

PEOPLE in parts of St Andrew’s and Castel were left disappointed when a high voltage network fault left many without power for more than an hour and interrupted their viewing of the Royal Wedding.


Rowe record

KATIE ROWE put to bed a 29-year-old record in clocking a new personal best for the 1,500m at Foote’s Lane.


Brothers beyond

For a couple of hours on Saturday night the David Ferguson Hall at Beau Sejour became The House of Blues as 12 accomplished musicians accompanied two men wearing dark suits, hats, and sunglasses – The Blues Brothers.