October « 2011 « « This Is Guernsey

Blaze: ‘If I hadn’t gone up the Plough I wouldn’t be here

A GRANDMOTHER has been left homeless by a blaze at her flat and has been relying on the goodwill of friends.

AN INDEPENDENT review of the States’ fiscal policy has questioned why government decided against using recently-generated savings to reduce the island’s £37m. deficit.

Rink faces unSure future as sponsor ends two-year link

AN ICE rink in Market Square during the Christmas period helps bring the community together, according to businesses in the area keen to see it return.

Ogier on top

PHIL OGIER has made the perfect start to the new season by winning the first open tournament – the Senior Group.

Armed police turnouts double to 10

FIREARMS officers were deployed 10 times during 2010.

Anxiety and depression are more prevalent here than in Jersey or UK

PEOPLE here are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression than individuals in Jersey and the UK, according to a Guernsey mental health study.

The Risk goes to law as X Factor band uses name of a group that’s been going 28 years

BOYBAND ‘The Risk’ may have the X Factor but it should change its name, said the bassist of a Guernsey-based band with the same moniker.

Jones gives Guernsey the edge in seesaw encounter

Cobham 25, Guernsey 33 GUERNSEY were indebted to the boot of Luke Jones as they won a tight match at Cobham on Saturday.

Ogier’s record quest gets vital boost

MARTYN OGIER’S attempt to break the world windsurfing speed record has received a boost.

Education minister begins fight for her future

EDUCATION minister Carol Steere detailed for the first time this morning the action that was being taken at two high schools to improve GCSE results as she fought for her future.