Couple’s smoke detector soon saves the day

A COUPLE’S new fire alarm proved its worth almost immediately in preventing a potential major incident at their St Martin’s home.


He preferred suicide to a lingering death

THE wife of the millionaire island resident who died at a Swiss suicide clinic has told the national newspapers his suicide was preferable to a lingering death from his illness. Christine Smedley pictured before she and her husband moved to Guernsey. THE wife of the millionaire island resident who died at a Swiss suicide clinic [...]


How dare you make us relive dad’s death?

THE sons of a Sark resident whose death has become the centre of a political row have expressed their outrage at the Sark Newsletter.


Getting the ferries back on time is top priority for C&E minister

CONDOR Ferries’ return to normal service is the top priority for Commerce and Employment, its minister has said.


Mourant Ozannes dominate Wave

A DOMINANT performance from Mourant Ozannes this evening ensured that three of the four sides enter the final weekend of the round-robin stage with just one defeat each to their name.


Landslide victory for new president

STUART Trought is Alderney’s new States President after winning today’s by-election by a landslide.


BDO make it two in a row

IT WAS double delight for BDO today as they ended Cenkos’ unbeaten start to the GPL.


Captain’s innings led the way

A CAPTAIN’S innings from Stuart Le Prevost set BDO on their way to a convincing 51-run victory over Wave this morning.


‘Be strong my darling’ and then he was gone

‘BE STRONG, my darling’ were the final words of Guernsey resident Peter Smedley, who committed assisted suicide in Switzerland.


Peel Pie: this is no time to be supine

One of the more unexpected success stories coming from this island has been the runaway reaction to The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. From total obscurity, it is poised to become a Hollywood movie.