Parade commander pleased by island’s strong turnout

THE Act of Remembrance at St Peter Port War Memorial was well supported yesterday with several hundred participants.


Merrien loses to eventual champion

ALISON MERRIEN bagged a bronze medal in the World Champion of Champions singles in Kowloon yesterday and although it was not the colour of preference, she was highly delighted with her week’s work.


New bus depot site neighbour fears Pitronnerie traffic chaos

LAND behind Beeton’s Fish & Chip Shop is being earmarked as a bus depot.


Constables’ Office plans go in after long negotiations

ST PETER Port’s Constables’ Office could soon be renovated but lose its douzaine room, after a planning application was submitted following two years of negotiations.


Sky boosts Lions’ gate

SKY Sports drew a record crowd of 1,752 to Footes Lane for Guernsey FC’s 2-0 win over Feltham on Saturday – but its camera missed the first goal.


Minister denies conflict of interest over fulfilment

COMMERCE and Employment minister Carla McNulty Bauer (pictured) has insisted that there is no conflict of interest over her previous involvement in the fulfilment industry and discussions over the abolition of low value consignment relief.


Guernsey lose under-21 Muratti

TWO quality goals deservedly saw Jersey retain the Ambassadeur Bowl on Saturday.


Guernsey FC 2, Feltham 0

A BRACE from striker Ross Allen ensured a below-par Guernsey FC picked up another home win to maintain their 11-point cushion at the top of the Combined Counties League Division One.


And the (unofficial) award goes to

THE award season fast approaches. Sure, we can fairly accurately surmise who will be the leading protagonists for the big ‘gongs’ dished out at our own Sports Commission awards night and what we in the media business affectionately know as ‘SPOTY’, but it does not make the big events any less interesting.


Merrien progresses

ALISON MERRIEN has achieved her first objective by qualifying for the knockout stage of the World Outdoor Champion of Champions singles in Kowloon, where she booked her place in the frame with two fine wins yesterday.