Poor qualifying session puts George on back foot

GUERNSEY-BASED John George left the Knockhill round of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship without a point.


Wayne comes home to die but ‘struggles’ to get treatment

AFTER leaving to escape his chequered past 18 years ago, Wayne Swales has returned to the island to die.


Big turnout at Sark’s first by-election for seats in democratic Chief Pleas

SARK voters turned out in force yesterday to elect four conseillers in the island’s first by-election since it introduced an all elected Chief Pleas in December 2008.


Thanks, but the work’s not finished

ONE story that gained attention in certain quarters was that of a Cornish researcher coming to the island and declaring that other jurisdictions could learn a lot from Guernsey’s ‘impressive’ government structure.


Bodman’s date with destiny

ERICA BODMAN is in final preparations for the biggest weekend of her rowing career as she gets ready to represent Great Britain in the European Championships.


Big jump in £70k-plus top earners in States

SIXTY-FIVE States employees were promoted into the top public sector pay bands last year – meaning their salary and benefits total at least £70,000.


Plumber John taps into some big fish

A GILTHEAD bream weighing 5lb 2oz 14dr looks set to become the new Guernsey boat-caught record for the species following its capture last week by John De La Mare.


Food retailers and Guernsey Electricity defend their prices

GUERNSEY Electricity and food retailers have defended their prices after an investigation showed for the first time just how much more expensive Guernsey was than the UK.


Gulls struck down by a mysterious illness

THE GSPCA has asked islanders to be vigilant after 18 sick gulls were brought in over the weekend suffering from a mystery illness.


Decision is needed on housing airport workers, says landlady

A DECISION on airport workers’ accommodation must be made soon or there may be no room available in local lodging houses, one accommodation leaseholder has warned.