Sunday, 21st March 2010

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Albert Arms couple told to repay £1.5m

Keith Granville

A GUERNSEY entrepreneur and his wife have been ordered to repay debts of more than £1.5m. to a local bank.

Extra growth takes edge off slowdown

Chief Minister Lyndon Trott delivers his mid-term report to the Institute of Directors yesterday.                                                  (Picture by Peter Frankland, 0935637)

GUERNSEY’S economy grew by more than 6% in 2008, according to the chief minister.

Bulk Refuse pick-ups to cost £15 as the free scheme ends

Now that Public Services is to charge for its bulk refuse collection scheme some unwanted large items such as soft furnishings can be taken to Mont Cuet,but people will have to pay a small charge.

PUBLIC SERVICES is to introduce charges for the States Bulk Refuse Scheme.

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Delta’s school bus contract is cancelled

ENVIRONMENT has cancelled its contract with Delta Taxis to provide some school bus services after recent revelations about the firm.

‘Don’t let the runway work shut the airport’

BUSINESS leaders have urged authorities to keep the airport open when redevelopment work happens

‘Don’t use Delta Taxis’

CALLS for a boycott of Delta Taxis are growing after the firm collapsed owing thousands but appears to be trading as normal.

Alzheimer’s row worsens

A DISAGREEMENT between former Alzheimer’s Society local branch volunteers and head office intensified yesterday.

DJ Calvin Harris to electrify Fusion

INTERNATIONALLY renowned DJ Calvin Harris is to perform at Fusion.

Pavements for the pedestrian

THE police joined forces with Living Streets yesterday to launch a new campaign against pavement surfing.

First court case for former ‘legal high’

GUERNSEY’S first court case concerning the importation of a former ‘legal high’ has resulted in community service for the offender.