Long-term elderly care needs a sustainably-funded solution

THE scene is set for what is lining up to be the most divisive debate of this Assembly’s term.


French tax warning for people with home there

ISLANDERS with property in France are being warned to take note of proposed changes to the taxation of holiday homes.


‘Weekend from hell’ party dad faced 100-plus gatecrashers

A MAN whose house was invaded by gatecrashers after his daughter’s party was posted on Facebook has described his weekend from hell.


When tax becomes a disincentive

On Monday, the Telegraph published an interview with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s leading pensions analyst who highlighted the financial impact falling birth rates and rising life expectancy will have on the UK over the next 40 years or so.


Local teens are barred from using NSPCC’s text helpline

NEWS that Guernsey teens are cut off from a national NSPCC text helpline has disturbed the Health and Social Services Department.


Gasp launches smokefree by 2040 campaign

BANNING tobacco is not the way to make Guernsey smokefree, according to Gasp chairman Alun Williams.


Residents anxious as arsonists and thieves target Foote’s Lane

SOME people living near the car park at Foote’s Lane expressed concern yesterday that the area appears to have become a target for car fires and thefts.


Pride of Britain

HEATHER WATSON was the pride of British sport last night as she made modern history to reach the French Open second round at Roland Garros.


Planners back Nelson House scheme – board rules today

PROPOSALS to completely redevelop Nelson Place and raise its roof height have been backed by planners.


Channel Islands champions decked out in new jerseys

RIDERS in the Carey Olsen inter-insular road cycling events had an added incentive to win this year.