Why it’s not joined up on parking

AN ANSWER from Public Services to a question from this newspaper has explained at a stroke why the removal of 200 car parking spaces from North Beach is a done deal and why the department is unconcerned about the consequences.


More women than ever have problem with alcohol

MORE women than ever are seeking treatment for alcohol-related health problems, medical and charity workers have said.


Bowls champion and former HM Greffier honoured

TWO islanders have been named in this year’s New Year Honours list.


GFA ‘want Green Lions to succeed’

CHRIS SCHOFIELD yesterday rejected claims made by Tony Vance that he and the GFA do not support the Green Lions and the new club’s ambitions.


Islanders join police in drink-driving campaign

NINE motorists have been arrested during this year’s Christmas drink-drive campaign.


We must all pay for GFA

IT’S that time of the year for resolutions and Tony Vance has got his in before the first whistle. Should we be surprised? Not really, I guess. James Blower was 100% genuine, I am sure, when he said yesterday that it was only the timing of Vance’s departure that had caught him off guard, not [...]


Merrien’s presence gives hope of a first team gold

GIAAC will be bolstered by Lee Merrien making his first county outing since winning the individual men’s title in 2008 when they travel to the New Forest for next week’s Hampshire County Cross-Country Championships.


Why have law if it cannot be enforced? – motorcycle trade

HAVING a law for trainee motorcyclists but being unable to enforce it effectively is unsatisfactory, a retailer has said.


GSPCA among objectors to Queen’s Road ‘castle’ plans

QUEEN’S ROAD residents fear plans for rebuilding a bungalow in the area would restrict their exquisite views of the islands because of its ‘castle-like’ size.


Woman arrested over murder of man

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in a house, police said.